The Patriot's Day History of America's Birth
A historical reflection on June 7 to July 4 1776 tracing the Declaration of Independence vote in Philadelphia. It notes Richard Henry Lee's resolution, Franklin Adams Jefferson and others on the committee, and the signing of the seal design culminating in 1782. It recounts the famous bell ringing and the dawn of liberty for the United States.
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United States
Philadelphia
Liberty
Congress
Virginia
Richard Henry Lee
United Colonies
Great Britain
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Roger Sherman
Robert R. Livingston
Jefferson
Market and
Seventh Streets
Adams
Franklin
Caesar Rodney
Delaware
Continental Congress
Charles Tomson
Wiliam Barton
Tomson
Saratoga Battle and the first American flag abroad
The piece recalls Saratoga as a decisive world battle for independence and notes its impact on unity and European perception. It then tells how on April 29 1798 Hail Columbia premiered in Philadelphia with Joseph Hopkinson, and describes Captain Thomas Mendenhall hoisting the first American flag in a foreign port at St Eustatia in 1776 aboard the brig Nancy.
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Columbia
Philadelphia
Fox
France
Joseph Hopkinson
Hopkinson
Adams
Thomas Mendenhall
St. Eustatia
Robert Morris, Esq
Continental Congress
Nancy
Wilmington
Del
Porto Rico
Don Antonio Seronia
St. Croix
St. Thomas
Mendenhall
National Congress
The Fourth of July and the Flag’s Looming Role
The piece notes patriotic fervor around Flag Day and Independence Day while highlighting flags as a major industry. It cites Ben Butler and his fortune from flag making and reports annual U.S. flag production of four million with a surplus of one million disappearing annually.
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United States
Ben Butler
Ben
Proposed Betsy Ross Monument Design Prompts Patriot Flags
The article notes flag demand rises ahead of the Fourth of July with orders filling up months in advance. It discusses Betsy Ross’s original design, the varying materials used, and the enduring symbol of the Stars and Stripes across eras. It also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women and includes a testimonial about health improvements and weight gain.
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United States
Doctor Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
A Paper Of Tack S. Life Riddle And Regret
A fragmented reflection laments life as a sad riddle with questions about future regret. It suggests giving up and considers roles of hogs and men, proposing that doing nothing may be safest.
Pickings and Proverbs on Wealth and Virtue
A collection of quips and sayings about wealth, self control, virtue, and human folly. It includes quotes from J. G. Holland, aphorisms about wishes and sorrow, and a Cleveland Plain Dealer remark on newspaper noise and scent perception.
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J. G. Holland
Washington
Lichenstein
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Evolution of the American flag from colonial ensigns to a national banner
The article traces flag evolution from English crosses to colonial devices, noting Massachusetts Endicott’s 1636 cross removal, 1707 Union Jack adoption, and the Great Union of 1776 with crosses of St Andrew and George. It details Washington Morris Ross efforts and Elizabeth Ross’s role, plus early stars' uncertain origin.
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England
St. George
Old
Massachusetts
Endicott
Lexington
Connecticut
New York
New Netherland
Esek Hopkins
Delaware
Washington
Cambridge
Mass
St. Andrew
Congress
George Washington
Robert Morris
George Ross
Elizabeth Ross
Arch Street
Philadelphia
John Adams
Humorous Reflections On Men Women And Life
A humorous pastiche of social observations contrasts men and women ideas about marriage hair tipping kisses and ambition. Witty riffs discuss age love duty and social norms with playful exaggeration across household life and courting scenarios.
Firecracker factory gains ground in U S with Chinese rivals
An article details a US plant producing Uncle Sam cannon crackers using imported and domestic components. It explains tube forming, fuse insertion, drying, adding explosive composition, corking, and priming steps. The piece notes 30 to 40 local families employed and contrasts with Chinese crackers for safety.
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China
Uncle Sam Cannon
New Jersey
Scientific American
Hawaiian merchant William W. Gall visits Chicago and comments on Hawaii
William W. Gall head of E. O. Hall & Son, Honolulu native and ship chandler, leaves Chicago after a visit en route to Washington. He outlines Hawaii's political shift toward a territorial system under Dole, praises Honolulu’s boom, and notes prospects for American capital and Pacific trade. He aided the republican overthrow of the island kingdom.
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Chicago
William W. Gall
East
E. O. Hall & Son
Honolulu
Washington
David
Island
Hall
Hawaiian Islands
Dole
Congress
Islands
Harold Sewall
Bryan
Pacific
Globe
China
Philippines
United States
American property destroyed in China reports sacking of Wong Tzu customs house
A Saigon dispatch to The Temps describes anti foreign disturbances in Meng Tzu Yun Yan province. The Wong Tzu customs house in charge of American officials was looted and destroyed.
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China
Paris
The
Temps
Saigon
Meng-Tzu
Yun Yan
Wong Tzu
Customs receipts at Havana high over one million
June 28 report from Collector Bliss estimates that Havana customs receipts for June will exceed 1 million dollars. The forecast emphasizes strong trade activity and revenue gains for the month.
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Havana
Bliss
Market Report New York Money Market June 27
New York money markets show funds on call at 2 and 3 percent. Prime mercantile paper quoted at 3 and 3.5 percent. Sterling exchange actual business in bankers bills at 4.87 to 4.88 for demand and 4.85 to 4.85 for sixty days. Posted rates 4.86 to 4.89. Commercial bills 4.85 to 4.85. Silver certificates 60 1 4 to 62 cents. Bar silver 60 cents. Mexican dollars 48 1 4 cents.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
New York Produce Market Prices Report
Grain and flour prices across winter patents and Minnesota flour ranges. Rye flour and cornmeal mixed values. Barley, oats, hay, pork, butter, cheese, and eggs listed with No. 2 red wheat and f.o.b. afloat terms. Trading notes include July and September options for corn and wheat markets.
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New York
Minnesota
City
Brandywine
Duluth
F.o.b
Western Creamery
State
Pennsylvania
Buffalo Provision Market Report of Grain and Dairy Prices
Buffalo market data dated June 27 lists wheat prices for No. 1 hard at 81 3/4 cents and No. 1 northern at 78 3/4 cents, No. 2 red winter at Tic, corn No. 2 yellow 38 1/2 cents, oats No. 2 white 31 1/2 cents, rye No. 2 at 6 1/2 cents. Flour ranges from 2.00 to 4.50 per barrel, butter 18 to 19 1/2 cents, cheese 5 to 9 cents, eggs state 14 1/2 to 15 1/2 cents.
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Buffalo
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Market Report
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Lippincott's Monthly Magazine
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