Liberty Da Spy in the Congress That Declared Independence
Robert Tihsue notes Liberty Day myths and explains Georgia delegate Dr. Zubly served as a British spy who betrayed the Congress. Zubly fled to Savannah then possibly England, while Houston followed but vanished amid revolutionary shifts. Jefferson’s authorship and Franklin Adams alterations are debated, with Jefferson allegedly writhing over changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Tihsue
Dr. Zubly
Benedict Arnold
Georgia
Congress
Wem-'ber
Philadelphia
Savannah
Georgis
Houston
England
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Frankin
John Adams
Jefferson
George
California and American Independence Fourth of July Echoes
A historical reminiscence traces the July fourth milestones from 1776 to California statehood. It notes Washington's Fort Necessity defeat, Fremont and Sloat actions, and the evolving shift to safe and sane Fourth celebrations after repeated fireworks disasters.
Marguerite Bourgeois Set for Canonization as Ste. Marguerite
Montreal notes progress toward canonization of Marguerite Bourgeois founder of the Congregation of Notre Dame. Born 1620 in Noyes France she toiled under Indian raids pestilence to educate both Indigenous and settler children. Steps began in Rome 1879 and Montreal witnesses testify to miracles and virtues amid opposition from church authorities and scholars.
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Montreal
Marguerite Bourgeoys
Congregation of Notre Dame
Canada
Rome
St. Didier Street
Roime
Vaitjean
Vintenzo Vannatel
Pius Iix
Cardinal Simaconi
Manager Satrali
Leo XIII
Fabre
Vannutelio
Cardinal Bourne
Westminster
American Legion Origins and Indian War Era Milestones
A historical account notes the American Legion term appearing in 1792 with reforms in 1794 during conflicts with Indians. It traces the legion’s origins to Gen Knox and Wayne in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Miami Rapids, detailing its four-regiment reorganization after 1796 and the end of the legion as a singular unit.
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American Legion
Camp Fire
Ark
War Department
Fourth
United States Infantry
United States Army
Knox
George Washington
Anthony Wayne
Anthony
Pittsburgh
Washington
Wayne
Miami
Rapids
Santigogo de Cuba
Franck
Century Magazine
Marti
Father of
Liberty
Estrada Palma
Cuba
Maceo
Cadival
Venerable founder praised amid canonization debate
Revered church leader lauded as most scrutinized and debated candidate for canonization. The future Ste Marguerite of Canada already inspires memory across 131 religious houses in the United States and Canada with about 41 000 pupils in its network. Separately, Indian buffaloes with five foot frame and towering horns yield over 20 pounds of milk daily and 2 12 pounds of butter, now being exported to the Philippines to supply dairy needs. Dr David Fairchild notes gulf coast swamps and marshes suit them, suggesting they may thrive in the American south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste. Marguerite
Canada
United States
India
Philippines
David Fairchild
Department of Agriculture
Gulf Stales
Indian Legend History Unearthed By Fremont Era Cave
In 1844 John Fremont visited Nevada with an aged Piute chief who spoke of a cavern where enemies were driven away to seal their fate. Historians doubted the tale until a later Arizona cave discovery yielded relics and fossilized shells dated to around 10 000 years ago, aligning with the legend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ©. Framont
Congress
Nevada
Fremont
Arizone
Buffalo milk study explored in United States
BUFRATA MILK RICHER, NEW YORK Experiments are contemplated with the Asiatic buffalo in the United States. It is a very valuable animal, its milk containing 21 2 times as much butter fat as that of the dairy breeds. The buffalo in dairy lines is discussed as a promising dairy animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Alimony and Citizenship Debate In Minneapolis Court
Judge Steele links alimony nonpayment to bad citizenship and voting eligibility in a Minneapolis case of George Galway. The audience watches a deaf spectator read lips as a film dialogue jokes about the dramatic kiss and the director's plans, highlighting court and cinema contrasts.
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Minneapolis
Steele
George
B. Galway
Breele
Nps
Mero
Maggie
Hera
Ohag
Hero
Veroine
Napoleon romance fragment uncovered in Polish archives
A fragment of an autobiographic novel attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte titled Elisson et Eugenie has been found in Kornik castle archives in Poland. The tale, set in 1798, centers on Desiree Eugenie Clary with Napoleon as a brigadier general, though the affair was discouraged due to his bleak prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Kornik
Poland
Ladislas Zamoyski
Elisson Et Eugenie
Albert Cahuet
Paris
M. Cahuet
Desiree Eugenie Clary
Napoleon Bonaparte
Bonaparte
Hess
Mile
Clary
Cawdor Castle to be Sold in Hard Times
The castle of the Earl of Cawdor, famed in Macbeth lore, faces sale as financial hardship grips 95 other English and Scottish peers. A hawthorn tree long stood near the tower, linked to a legend of the castle’s founding by Thane William of Cawdor, who was said to place his gold on a donkey’s back before the donkey halted at the hawthorn to mark the site.
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John C. Fremont
Pacific Coast
Utila
Californias
Oregon
Mexico
Butt
California
Fremont
Sutter's Fort
Cawdor Castle
Earl of
Cawdor
Macbeth
England
Scotland
Thane
Earl
Duncan
Shakespeare
Thane William of
Feudal Plan Returns as England Reforms Labor Pay
King Genree imposes a feudal wage system on his estates with most farm workers to be paid in goods and rent free housing. They will receive weekly food allowances and clothing while only a small portion get money for work. Some workers view the plan as a practical fix to rising prices. The note about a Moscow pawnshop tone mirrors a separate flourish in the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Genree
Drunk On Good Deed Leads To Suspended Sentence
William Fink told Magistrate Dale he helped an old lady after she fell and later accepted a drink from her daughter. He said the drink revived her and he drank, then woke on the sidewalk. The intoxication charge resulted in a suspended sentence.
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New York
William Fink
Hel
Dale
Althom
Fink
Biggest Tobacco Crop Sets Cuban Records
In Havana Cuba the tobacco crop this year breaks all records with an estimated value of 65 million dollars. Prices rise to 40 and 10 dollars per 100 pounds for jet and leaf, doubling past figures. The industry, Cuba’s second largest, grows rapidly and is expected to expand again next year despite some lower quality leaf and wrappers fetching high prices.
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Havana
Cuba
Woman halts car searches street for kitten on Kansas City street
At night on Tenth street and Baltimore avenue a woman driver stopped and searched in vain for a tiny white kitten under a cat. The incident occurred as traffic flowed along the avenue, with the driver stepping out to try to locate the feline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Tenth Street
Baltimore Avenue
Woman Rescues Black Kitten From City Traffic
A traffic jam forms as a woman coaxed her car forward while a black kitten stranded between wheels is saved by a newsboy and bystanders. A patrolman threatens arrest. the cat escapes the grasp of a diligent helper and returns safely to its driver as the crowd disperses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trasic
Wreck Witness Testimony Highlights Archie’s Diligence
In Worcester mass a local wreck case features Burns the fireman praising Archie as the most careful engineer, noting his strict attention to signals and track. The strongest verdict comes from Burns admitting Archie was hard to converse with yet always focused on his duties.
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Worcester
Mass
Sandy Bar
Burns
Card
Archie
Mills That Helped Feed Colonial Armies Ends Era
The Lew Ailing company of Wilmington Delaware, long allied with Washington, shuts its doors marking the end of the country’s oldest continuously run family business. The mills supplied colonial armies and were ordered to hide essential millstones from the British during wartime, transporting the immense stones by ox cart to secret locations.
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Lew Ailing Company
Wilmington
Del
Washington
Tenole
Brandywine mills flour sales noted in 1786 records
Old Lea family records show 24 a bushel for wheat and 300 to 400 barrels of flour bringing 21000 dollars at Brandywine mills in 1786. Later, a second name appears with Rev McClistock in Hazleton and a long roster of local visitations and social events in Jesup drift.
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Brandywine Mills
United States
Lea
Local Notes From Mount Auburn June Happenings
Mount Auburn reports a weekend guest visit by Dr. Geo Hanberg of Moline Illinois staying with Mrs. J A Wallace and family. Mrs. Wiebke Schnoor accompanied him home after visiting her daughter Mrs. Good. Miss Ruby Byoss returned home from Town City after an extended stay. A daughter Martian Francis arrived June 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Schlotfelt. Little Mildred Stevenson broke her elbow last week. Cedar Rapids visitors were Magn us Alberteen and family at the B Alberteen home. Harvey Maheed welcomed a son June 26. George Weich welcomed twin boys born June 26.
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Jesup
McClistock
Hazleton
D. Wilkinson
Miranda
Silas Sherman
Saran Sherman
HL. Gates
R. A. Buckmaster
Dunkerton
Amanda Jeffries
Cedar Falls
C. Walker
Ilarial Bunnell
Chicago
B. W. Harris
Lena McGinnis
Center Point
Charles Bush
L. B. Hoberts
Roberta
Readlyn
Miss Stanley
Des Moines
W. J. Stanley
Baptist
Harold Young
Long Beach
Cal
Efe
Philadelhia
Stanley Steamer Auto Co
James M Barger
L. &. Grout
Pacific Coast
H. Clark
Independence
Ora Arnold
Binnie Miler
Rawity
C.D. Pratt
Margaret Stoddard
Enieagn
BR Medartin
Neverman
Baby
Castalia
Clara Medartin
Bry
Bart Morris
W. H. Briden
Molin Webster
Janesville
JK Ennis
Charles Ganiere
Charles Robinson
Imigen
Jarety
Kruger
ElmacCaquilette
Janet Cedar Rapids
James Harner
Fredrickson
Omaha
D. R. Rogers
Corey
Waterloo
B. Cine
Peet
Clonee Burrell and Son
Gotoa
Davis
MY. Auburn
Mount Auburn
Bar Baerga
Etd Vinan
J. A/Wallace
Geo. Hanberg
Moline
W. J. Good
Wiebke Schnoor
Good Ang
Ruby Byoss
Gora
Glen Schlotfelt
Tune
Martian Francis
Mildred Stevenson
W. R. Stevenson
Magnus Alberteen
Cedar Rapids
B. Alberteen
Harvey Maheod
Erie King
Manly
Jen Scohiecfeit
Geo. Weich
Hudson News Briefs Skipton Park Celebration and Local Visits
A Hudson Iowa town calendar notes a July 3 celebration in the park hosted by the Hudson orchestra with music races a ball game and a picnic dinner. Visitors include Ferry and Anderson Baldwin of California visiting their father A T Baldwin and relatives. several residents travel to Charlies City and Crawford County Pennsylvania for family visits. A garage fire destroyed two cars at S W Klein’s home, and local families attend a Dufel funeral in the Lutheran church west of town.
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Hudson
Hudson Orchestra
Ferry
Anderson Baldwin
California
A. T. Baldwin
A. T
Gon
James McDowall
Grimdy Center
William McDowell
Crawford County
Pennsylvania
Andrew
Black Hawk County
Dirs
R, EB
Snyder
Chicago
Sophie Schneck
Rand
Harvey Weller
Dye
North Dakota
Brough
Henry Gitting
Robert McNally
W. J. Gutknecht
Charlies City
Verda Greeley
Marion Wilson
Clarance
W. Tt. Smith
Washington
W. Klein
Wit
SW. Klein
Bedard
Howard Kinzel
Famlix
Nes Moines
Henry Dufel
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Independence Hall
Great Britain
Sonoma
Sutler’s
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Pioneer Society
San Francisco
Commodore Sloat
Pacific Squadron
Mazatlan
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Portsmouth
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George Seymour
Beling
Fort Duquesné
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Fort Necessity
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Jumonville
Sir Walter Raleigh
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Virginia
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Roanoke
New World
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Ireland
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