Pennsylvania name debate sparks Pennsylvanian origin tale
The piece surveys claims on the state name Keystone State, noting the common belief it honors William Penn while tracing a contested view that Commodore Penn influenced the name. It includes an 1681 letter account from William Penn and discusses 19th century references, with broad notes on politics, Mormonism, tariffs, and local curiosities.
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Pennsylvania
William Penn
Keystone
Spencer
Commodore Penn
United States
Greely
New Yorker
England
Walua
Wales
Sylvania
Penn
ARPUGLICAN IN COUNCIL AND POLITICS TALE
Fragmented account shows Republican state central committee meeting in Virginia City planning state convention for April 30 and primaries August 23 with delegate rules by county. Mixed with assorted snippets on war generals, dancing masters, a deacon fined, and stray social notes.
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Supreme Justice
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Supreme Judge
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Lyon
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Nye
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Tutal
Meeting Notice of Thompson Campbell Office March 21 1584
A meeting of the outdatter is set for Thursday March 21 1584 at the office of Thompson Campbell on Lacour Street at 2 o'clock. Members of the Gotti allied are requested to attend for business of important rewanade ploshe. Campbell serves as chair.
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Will de Ii Taursuay
Thompson Campbell
Lacour Street
Gotti
Inipatengs Rewanade Ploshe
Mombaon Campbell
Brite
Nevans
Covnrr
Laxcovy
Lincoln
Beraas
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