Washington’s Warden Honor Ceremony At Pohick Church
A 314 mile October 6 ceremony at Pohick Church in Virginia honors George Washington’s role as warden and vestryman. The event, led by the town chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, recalls the historic church tradition from 1708 to 1709.
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Pally
Anen
Ol Na Bally
George Wash
Alexandri
Alexandea Iad
Georgetown
Doe
Seach
Ita
Fa Om
Henry Palrfix
Uae
Ats
Noadry
Daughters of Pounders
Nerica
Ecolonia
Joseph Toahnaon
Tomes Tennitt
Harris-Ewing
Old church stands as memory of patriots and wars
Fragmentary reminiscence recalls a recruiting station hospital and stable from the Revolution and later conflicts. It mentions Washington guiding Braddock, Spanish involvement, and a church restored by patriotic women, now a simple tranquil memorial for soldiers and patriots.
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Patriota
Washington
Gen Braddock
Praddock Road
Spain
Goldiers
Tawney May Succeed Carter As IJC Chair
Former Representative James A Tawney of Winnesota is favored to be advanced to the chairmanship of the International Joint Commission succeeding the late Carter of Montana. Finnet has served on the commission since its creation last year, with Frank Streeter of New Hampshire as the third member. The vacancy from Carter’s death remains. Foreigners are fleeing Tripoli as guard fears rise. the American consul at Malta reports Jewish and other travelers passing through Friday and more preparing to depart the country.
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James A Tawnes
Winnesota
Merhan Ction
International Joint Commission
Thomas Ho Carter
Montana
Mi Finnet
Frank Streeter
New Hambie
Caters
Tripoli
Miulct
State Department
Malta
Vriday
Tring
Thit
Reports End of Spanish Stake Tythes Rested
Fragmentary note reports an end of Spanish stake tythes and mentions the Stite De and American Paton of Miduea. The readable text hints at elapsed strobes on Spam and references amid ermal conditions.
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Miduea Omar
Oldest Massachusetts woman dies at 112 in West Stockbridge
Mary MacCarthy, believed to be the state’s oldest resident, died at 112 in West Stockbridge. For decades she lived alone, supported as a town charge, with little companionship. Town officials confirmed her claimed age after investigation. She formerly grew potatoes and cabbage and spent long days on her doorstep waiting for a passerby to speak.
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West Stockbridge
Mass
Mary “MacCarth
Massachusetts
Ireland
Carlier
Wireless link shown between ground station and plane at speed
Grindell Matthews announces a new wireless telephone link with an operator on the ground communicating with an aviator at 700 feet altitude and 50 miles per hour. The flyer Mr Hucks reported clear reception despite a strong wind. William F Prosser, Civil War cavalry commander and later congressman, is shown visiting his Nashville home at age 87.
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Washington Post
London
Grindell Matthews
Hucks
Seattle
Wash
William F. Prosser
Second Tennesse Cavalry
Congress
Nashville
Dying man kills mayor in Atlanta suburb
In Oakhurst near Atlanta, Mayor J H Johnson shot twice by a grocer named Zuber after a dispute over cart groceries. Zuber beat the mayor to death with a piece of scantling as the mayor lay dying. The altercation began when the mayor took the cart from a boy and spilled groceries. Zuber refused to pay for them and attacked. The mayor fired five shots, two mortally wounding Zuber, who continued the assault and killed the mayor before dying himself.
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Washington Post
Atlanta
J H. Johnson
Oakhurst
Zuber
Auber
Johnson
Thia Johnson
Gen Darr Widow to Be Buried at Arlington Ceme tery
The widow of Gen Joseph Darr Mrs Catherine A Darr will be brought to Cincinnati and then to this city for interment beside her husband at Arlington National Cemetery. Accompanying her are her daughters Mrs Blanche Carr Hall and Mrs Jennie White. The funeral is set for tomorrow morning at St Matthews Church with Father Buckley and Father Hemmick officiating.
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Darr
Catherine A Darr
Joseph Darr
Cincinnati
Ohio
Arlington National Cemetery
Washington
Blanche Carr Hall
Jennie White
St.Lou
Misleading claims on 1853 half dollars and coin values
Washington dispatch September 23, 1911 examines myths about 1853 half dollars quarters dimes and half dimes. It notes large mintages favorable supply dampens premium unless coins are perfect and unworn. Dealers warn against altered coins and overinflated prices, urging caution to collectors.
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Congress
Ito
Borton
Collins
Washington
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Falls Church, Va
Mars Rennitt
Miers
Sextin
Ferot
Aotuarte
Tawney
Carter
Joint Commission
Birdman
Col. W. F. Prosser
Mayor
Scantling
Parker-Bridget
the Post
United States
Massachusetts Avenue Heights
American Security & Trust Co
Amos H. Plumb
Trustees
Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc
Fifteenth Street N. W
Ebrchive
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