Chicago Daily News Almanac and Political RegisterChicago Daily News Company, 1893 |
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... name from Octem ( eighth ) . AMERICAN HISTORY . Jacks'n removes U.S.deps , 1833 | Andre hung as a spy , 1780 . Harrison at Terre Haute , 1811 Battle of Germantown , 1777 . Tecumseh killed , 1813 . Chicago , Iowa , Neb . , N.Y. , Pa ...
... name from Octem ( eighth ) . AMERICAN HISTORY . Jacks'n removes U.S.deps , 1833 | Andre hung as a spy , 1780 . Harrison at Terre Haute , 1811 Battle of Germantown , 1777 . Tecumseh killed , 1813 . Chicago , Iowa , Neb . , N.Y. , Pa ...
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... name the candidate but elect him to his high office . In the choice of our first president this idea was for the ... names among those vot n's al n- he nd ed . is a- Or.
... name the candidate but elect him to his high office . In the choice of our first president this idea was for the ... names among those vot n's al n- he nd ed . is a- Or.
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... name and adopted an ex- tended declaration of belief embodying the principles of abolitionism afterward openly expressed by the republican party . Leicester King presided , and the nominees were James G. Birney for president and Thomas ...
... name and adopted an ex- tended declaration of belief embodying the principles of abolitionism afterward openly expressed by the republican party . Leicester King presided , and the nominees were James G. Birney for president and Thomas ...
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... name was mentioned . On the ninth ballot Polk received 233 votes , Van Buren 2 , and Cass 29. Silas Wright was nominated for vice - president , but he declined and George M. Dallas was substituted . The result was the election of Polk ...
... name was mentioned . On the ninth ballot Polk received 233 votes , Van Buren 2 , and Cass 29. Silas Wright was nominated for vice - president , but he declined and George M. Dallas was substituted . The result was the election of Polk ...
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... name first adopted was the anti - dramshop party , but before the meeting adjourned the name was changed . The party convention met at Columbus , O. , Feb. 22 , 1872. The Rev. John Russell called the convention to order ; the Hon ...
... name first adopted was the anti - dramshop party , but before the meeting adjourned the name was changed . The party convention met at Columbus , O. , Feb. 22 , 1872. The Rev. John Russell called the convention to order ; the Hon ...
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Page 169 - A general diffusion of knowledge and intelligence being essential to the preservation of the rights and liberties of the people, the Legislature shall encourage by all suitable means the promotion of intellectual, scientific, moral, and agricultural improvement.
Page 92 - that the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.
Page 139 - States providing for the election of United States senators by a direct vote of the people, and that we urge our senators and representative to use their best endeavors to secure such amendment.
Page 153 - The conditions which surround us best justify our co-operation: we meet in the midst of a nation brought to the verge of moral, political, and material ruin.
Page 72 - Columbia, is hereby limited and restricted to eight hours in any one calendar day. and it shall be unlawful for any officer of the United States Government or of the District of Columbia or any such contractor or subcontractor whose duty it shall be to employ, direct, or control the...
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Page 72 - ... of the United States and of the District of Columbia. Be it enacted, etc. (1) That the service and employment of all laborers and mechanics who are now or may hereafter be employed by the government of the United States...
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