Choosing a Potomac Capital Amid Debates of 1790
A fragment recounts the debate over locating the new federal capital on the Potomac. President Washington favored the river site with accessibility to the ocean and defense, while Virginia and Maryland supported cession. Hamilton's talks with Jefferson in 1790 influenced the plan to establish the United States capital and move national government duties.
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Jefferson
United States
Lishing
Potomac
Virginia
Maryland
President Wash
Alexander Hamilton
Ohio
Thomas Jefferson
Buck Jones Stars In The Square Shooter At Garden Theatre
The Square Shooter features Buck Jones in a photodrama at the Garden Theatre. Set in the northwest, it combines tense situations romance and sharp frontier humor as mistaken identity leads to dangerous consequences.
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Buck Jones
Willam Ox
Garden Theatre
Onunday
Return of Stage Shows Welcomed by Big House
Waterloo theatre reopened for a preseason of light amusements with the Cabaret Girls a Columbia wheel burlesque delivering a sprightly colorful performance. Dot Barnette impressed as a potential musical comedy star while fellow performers Manny King and Fred Hackett provided burlesque comedy. The company toured Cedar River park for a river plunge, highlighting a lively revival audience.
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Waterloo Theatre
Columbia Wheel
Dot Barnette
Miss Barnette
Cedar River Park
Manny King
Fred Hackett
Early Debate Over U S Capital Location 1787
The text describes sectional strife and opposition to placing the capital in a state or large city, arguing it might disrupt federal governance. It notes the 1787 constitution granting Congress power over a district not exceeding 10 miles square.
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United States
Congress
Clerical Examination Notice From Federal Board
Secretary J Grafmard of the Waterfield service board announced a clerical examination will be held at the post office building on August 28. Since July 1 clerks and letter carriers have been paid 1400 per year, rising by 100 annually to a maximum of 1800. The job is not 8 hour but includes 15 days vacation and 10 days sick leave. Applicants should contact Mr Widinard at the federal building for more details.
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Amer Kcal
CL i. Jgrafmard
I Wateriveeld) Servier Board
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