Fourth of July Terror in Anecdotal Tale of Firecrackers
A fragmentary diary style reminiscence recounts a Fourth of July party with powder kegs and crackers. A prank leads to a near-drowning accident as a chair collapses amid fireworks and a young man confesses love to Alice. The event ends with proposals, betrayals, and a warning of tyranny.
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Peck Tietwe
Thomas Jettirson
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New York Celebrates First Fourth With Parade Fanfare
A garbled report recalls New Yorks July Fourth events with echoes of a parade through a hollow square near city hall, a parade ground near the post office, and Washington on horseback. Citizens welcomed banners, and celebrants joined in a public display of loyalty and independence during the early festivities.
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The Marvelous Surcest and the U S Constitution
A fragmentary account discusses the U S Constitution as a universal charter of freedom and a village display among townsfolk. The town committee debates who should lead the display, with concerns about the dangers of the undertaking and courage.
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