Dakota Supreme Court upholds local option law
Bishemi ck Dak Feb 21 The Dakota Supreme Court sustains the local option act in a habeas corpus case from Grand Forks County McMahon v O Connell, ruling police regulation and liquor sale laws valid within territorial powers and noting municipal police powers are lifelong.
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Dakota
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Bismanck, Dak
Grand Forks
Territory of
Patrick McMahon
Michael J. O’connell
Territories
United States
Mugler
State
Congress
Test of the Fishery Treaty Agreed by Joint Commissioners
The Senate publicized the fisheries treaty with the president's transmittal letter. It outlines delimitation of British waters near Canada and Newfoundland, appointment of joint commissioners, and procedures for delimitation, costs, and arbitration. The document also covers fishing vessel rights, harbor rules, and penalties for violations.
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Britain
Ang
Canada
Newfoundland
United States
Great Britain
Uni
Secretary of State
Washington
Strait of Corso
U. S
Governor General of Canada
Council of
Labrador
Dominion of
United
T. F. Bavaro
Wa. L. Purnam
Jas. B. Angell
J. Chamberlain
L. Sackville West
Yeobneel
Gas Items Recall Long Route to Georgia Senator
A field of anecdote recalls Senator Joe Brown of Georgia claiming the sweetest earthly thing is pud died duck and sweet potatoes. An old Washington waiter recounts John C Calhouns fondness for sweet potatoes and opossum with specific cooking notes and sides.
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Joe Brown
Georgia
Washington
John C. Calhoun
Andy Johnson
The Cincinnatus of the west Byron tribute note
A fragment from a historical piece presents a Byron attributed homage to a western figure described as the Cincinnatus of the west. The text hints at monikers and a laudatory tone without clear context or full details.
Character of George Washington as Shown by Incidents
A biographical sketch presents George Washington as a figure of peak virtue and resilience. It traces his dignity from youth to the final farewell, cites battles at New York Fort Washington Valley Forge and his humane tears for troops, and notes his role as Father of his Country and creator of the republic.
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George Washington
John 8. C. Abbott
Columbus
la Salle
America
Washington
Colomous
New World
Mexican Gulf
Republic
Mount Vernon
New York
Lord Howe
Sir William Howe
Admiral Howe
Lieut
Brown
Col. Reed
Howe
Co. Patterson
Col. Patterson
Col
Patterson
Fenlowa
Fort Washi
Valley Forge
Lisband
Yorktown Siege and Subtreasury Statue Passages
In September 1781 Washington led siege forces against Yorktown where French allies aided the British-held position. The scene recalls Rochambeau and the victory as cannon fire quieted the night and the earth trembled after a war charge. The piece notes a Sub-Treasury statue commemorating the first Congress after the Constitution's adoption.
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Washington
United States
Weston Mays
Washington Monument Described as Grand Marble Memorial
The Washington Monument is the highest burion work in the world, built of marble with a Portland cement foundation. It weighs over 90,000 tons with a fifty five foot square base and thick walls. The project has raised about 1,387,000 dollars with a corner stone set on July 4, 1848 and dedication ceremonies held on February 21, 1885.
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Washington
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Washington Monument
Splendors of Mount Vernon Past and Present
Fragmentary account evokes Mount Vernon grandeur with mentions of George Washington era luxury, Virginia wealth, silver, carriages, and imported horses, noting a mansion and retinue. The garbled text hints at lavish life and social display in colonial Virginia society.
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George Washington
Virginia
Siesteiy
The Mount Vernon Estate and Its Manners of Service
A fragmentary description of George Washington era life at Mount Vernon detailing the manor’s grand livery stables, thoroughbred horses such as Ajax and Blueskin, fox hounds like Vulcan and Ringwood, and the elaborate household staff. The text likens the Virginia estate to a small empire with a vast retinue and extensive dependencies.
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Hie Legion of Ponse Ges
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