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one article described how he had sent the widow of former governor, john b. floyd and other ladies large boxes of delicacies at the holidays even when they were old and poor. another article describing his renowned integrity was a story where james kept a framed picture of a hack accompanied by two dishonored promissory notes over the desk in the lobby. these notes having been used to buy his first carriage and harness set in 1847, but only some of the notes were paid. when asked about the hanging, he would tell the tale how he kept that frame assemblage in front of everyone to remember all of his former disgrace and how his integrity was paramount to him. his life was replete with tales of how his word was his bond and that discretion was truly his code of honor. in honor of the memory of james wormley, an elementary school for the black children of d.c. was dedicated in 1885. this building still exists and is located in georgetown on prospect near 33rd street and has been converted to condominiums. after his death, the hotel was continued through december 1893, f
one article described how he had sent the widow of former governor, john b. floyd and other ladies large boxes of delicacies at the holidays even when they were old and poor. another article describing his renowned integrity was a story where james kept a framed picture of a hack accompanied by two dishonored promissory notes over the desk in the lobby. these notes having been used to buy his first carriage and harness set in 1847, but only some of the notes were paid. when asked about the...
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club included jefferson davis, william corchoran, george riggs, george washington park, governor john floyd, seward and many others. the club was located in what had previously been known as the rodgers mansion adjacent to the house on madison. this house ultimately became the civil war era residence of secretary of state, william seward and one of the victims of the lincoln related assassination attempts. another story known by most folks familiar with 19th century washington, revolves around the violent shooting of a washington club member, phillip barton key. the son of francis scott key by daniel sickles. according to published sources, james retrieved key's withering body from the sidewalk and brought him inside. the prosecution of daniel sickles was handled by
club included jefferson davis, william corchoran, george riggs, george washington park, governor john floyd, seward and many others. the club was located in what had previously been known as the rodgers mansion adjacent to the house on madison. this house ultimately became the civil war era residence of secretary of state, william seward and one of the victims of the lincoln related assassination attempts. another story known by most folks familiar with 19th century washington, revolves around...
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one article described how he had send the widow of john floyd and other ladies large boxes of delicacies even when they were old and poor. another article is a story where james kept a framed picture of a hack accompanied by two dishonored promissory notes over the desk in the lobby. these notes only some of the notes were paid. when asked about the hanging, he would tell the tale how he kept it in front of everyone to remind all of his former disgrace. his life was replete of tales of how his word was his bond and that discretion was truly his code of honor. in honor of the memory of james wormley, an elementary school was dedicated in 1885. this building still exists and is located in georgetown on prospect and has been converted to condominiums. the hotel was continued through december 1893, first by all three sons an ultimately just by james t. wormley. this final decade was part of its greatest era of prominence. secretary blaine hosted a recession of 400. the entertainment was provided by the u.s. marine band which was conducted by america's most recognized band leader, john philli
one article described how he had send the widow of john floyd and other ladies large boxes of delicacies even when they were old and poor. another article is a story where james kept a framed picture of a hack accompanied by two dishonored promissory notes over the desk in the lobby. these notes only some of the notes were paid. when asked about the hanging, he would tell the tale how he kept it in front of everyone to remind all of his former disgrace. his life was replete of tales of how his...
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club included jefferson davis, william corcoran, george rigs, george washington park, governor john floyd, senator slidell, and many others. the club was located in what had previously been known as the rogers mansion adjacent to the house on madison. this house ultimately became the civil war era residence of secretary of state, william sewa seward of seward's folly fame and one of the victims of the lincoln related assassination attempts. another story known by most folks revolves around the violent shooting of a washington club member, phillip barton key. sovereign francis scott key, by daniel sickles. according to the story, james retrieved key's withering body from the sidewalk and brought him inside. the prosecution of daniel sick lerks s was handled by one member of the club, robert old, as the district attorney. defense was handled by another member, edwin stanton. both of these men would figure prominently in james' life during and after the war. stanton regularly would be in contact with james while he served as a member of the cabinet. even subsequent to the war, they were invo
club included jefferson davis, william corcoran, george rigs, george washington park, governor john floyd, senator slidell, and many others. the club was located in what had previously been known as the rogers mansion adjacent to the house on madison. this house ultimately became the civil war era residence of secretary of state, william sewa seward of seward's folly fame and one of the victims of the lincoln related assassination attempts. another story known by most folks revolves around the...
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john deere select series. with endless possibilities, what will you create? ♪ learn more about the new select series x310 with power steering at johndeere.com/x310. >>> floyd mayweather'sincludes a routine prematch visit to the eye doctor. >> clear. look straight ahead. margins look good. okay. looks good. sit back, champ. now you know you are going to be out of it for the rest of the day. >> stop. >> you will be out of it. >> what's the deal? >> probably three hours. >> damn. >> dilated pupils shouldn't be a total loss not with the full case of sunglasses available for purchase in the lobby. >> i need those right there, i think. >> that's fine. >> i don't know what you did in there. but you want in there. >> i just called -- >>. ♪ to say i love you >> i can't see. but -- we going to get to the spot where we need to get to. ♪ i just called to say i love you ♪ >> most people ride around, with little coins in the car if i got the coins in my car too, the cup holder. >> no. >> have to pay me for this. ♪ no warm july >> there are a few wrong turns, but mayweather safely find his way back to the right spot. continues to ignore doctor's orders by get right to work. >> can't
john deere select series. with endless possibilities, what will you create? ♪ learn more about the new select series x310 with power steering at johndeere.com/x310. >>> floyd mayweather'sincludes a routine prematch visit to the eye doctor. >> clear. look straight ahead. margins look good. okay. looks good. sit back, champ. now you know you are going to be out of it for the rest of the day. >> stop. >> you will be out of it. >> what's the deal? >>...