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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1900
Page
6
Fragmentary report recalls the first and subsequent sessions of Congress in Washington. It notes relations with France’s envoys, the early Continental Congress in New York and Philadelphia, and hints at debates over establishing a permanent government and constitutional plans.
The president of the United States Adams spoke in the Senate chamber in Philadelphia after adjournment, urging virtue and self government. He expressed hope that the city would serve as a residence for virtue and happiness and called for piety and wisdom to prevail nationwide.
A fragmentary OCR item notes Congress convening with unclear, truncated wording mentioning notification and dates. The readable bits suggest formal proceeding but lack concrete names, places, or actions for fuller summary.
Fragmentary phrase references US assembling at a permanent seat and an expression of congratulations. No clear event, date, place, or names to identify a specific news item.
The article notes the Queen appointed the Marquis of Salisbury for a fourth time as prime minister of Great Britain and lord of the privy seal. It details his age, health, long service, and diplomatic stature, comparing him to historic statesmen and outlining his career and residences at Hatfield House and Theobalds.
A compact note tracing the movement of the national capital during the Revolutionary War era from Philadelphia to Lancaster New York and finally to Philadelphia again. It highlights key dates such as December 1776 May 10 1776 and 1783 Washington resignation and 1789 Congress establishing the new government.
A fragmentary account discusses debates over moving the U S capital from Philadelphia to a federal district, key figures like Gerry and Washington, and the eventual selection of a Potomac site. It recalls capitol construction, early governance, and the presidency of Jefferson with notes on the evolving federal city.
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