Our Country 23 Our President Woodrow Wilson
A detailed historical narrative traces American expansion from the Pacific Northwest, noting settlers' rapid growth despite government reluctance to grant lands. It covers Oregon boundary tensions, the 54 40 or fight slogan, and the 1846 treaty settling the northern limit at the forty ninth parallel to Georgia Strait, amid Democratic politics and foreign policy debates.
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Oregon
Congress
Mr. Benton
Great Britain
England
Mr. Webster
Lord Ashburton
Maine
Atlantic
Amer
Ica
Jackson
Washington
Mr. Jay
Mr. Polk
Columbia
Buchanan
United States
Senate
Uni
War With Mexico and the Texas Boundary Debate
The article reviews the Mexican-American War origins over Texas borders, detailing Polk’s orders to General Taylor, the Nueces and Rio Grande disputes, the April 1846 ambush at Palo Alto, and the subsequent push to Vera Cruz and Monterey. It notes the shift from militia to professional troops and the strategic moves that led to full war declaration and major campaigns.
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Texas
Spain
Mexico
Hate
Coahuila
Nueces
Rio Grande del Norte
Polk
Zachary Taylor
United States
Taylor
Rio Grande
Matamoros
St Matamoros
Palo Alto
River
Rio “Grande
Congress
Monterey
Winfield Scott
Federal Service
Tayior
Vera Crus
Rumbers
Buena Vista
Wilmot Proviso and the Mexican War's Turbulent Rise
A compact summary of the Mexican War's progress and consequences, detailing General Scott's campaigns against Vera Cruz and Mexico City, and the broader shift in U S policy. It notes the 1848 Guadeloupe Hidalgo Treaty, ceding New Mexico and California for 15 million dollars, and the Wilmot Proviso debate proposing no slavery in new territories.
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Texas
Pacific Slope
Oregon
Gila River
United States
Sloat
Stockton
Kearney
Fremont
United
Mt Guadeloupe Hidalgo
Mexico
Rio Grande
New Mexico
California
Congress
David Wilmot
House
Pennsylvania
Senate
Debate Over Wilmot Proviso Risks Slavery Spread Across Territories
The passage recalls how the Wilmot proviso became the pivot to decide if slavery would extend into new western lands acquired after the war. It notes the Missouri line, vast territorial expansion, and the need to settle whether new slave states could balance the North and South in the Senate.
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Louisiana ‘Purchase
Pacific
Wilmot
A Congress Deadlock and Shifting Democratic Power
The piece traces mid 19th century partisan strife as Democrats gain both houses by 1884, push tariff reductions toward revenue levels, restore the Independent Treasury, and face a Whig-led House opposition over slavery and territorial questions. It notes Oregon's organization, California and Mexico boundaries, and the Democratic doctrine of popular sovereignty as a compromised but flawed solution.
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Congress
Treasury
Polk
Senate
Wilmot
Oregon
California
Mexico
Savery
Another Soldier President and the 1848 Party Fracture
The 1848 year of deadlock saw a presidential election with divided parties. Cass, Taylor, and Van Buren contended as factions formed around free soil and anti-slavery aims. New York's split cost Cass the state, Taylor won the electoral votes, while the free soil movement reshaped the House balance amid rapid expansion and tech advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Polk
Lewis Cass
Michigan
Zachary Taylor
Frank Solier
General Harrison
Millard Fillmore
New York
van Duren
Buffalo
Congress
van Buren
Cass
Toneral Taylor
Taylor
Senate
Ange
Rhode Island
Thomas Dorr
Hudson
Tyler
Texas
Polk
Mexico
Florida
Wisconsin
Age of Machinery and the Immigrant Tide
A shift driven by mass immigration from 1842 onward reshaped America. In 1845 there were 114000 newcomers, rising to 297000 by 1849, fueling urban growth and westward expansion. Industry surged with inventions like the sewing machine and rotary press, accelerating national development.
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Ireland
Continent
South
Hell
Missouri
Arkansas
Frontier
Texas
Reichstag condemns British reply over Baralong incident
Berlin reports a Reichstag session where the Baralong affair was debated. Despite unanimous condemnation of Britain's reply, calls for reprisals were voiced. Count von Westarp labeled it a monument of disgrace for England, while socialist deputy Mose led strong party condemnation.
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Berlin
Sayville
Reichstag
von. Westarp
England
Mose
Fraudulent solicitations for Armenian relief funds
New York January report says fraudulent solicitors posing as Armenian relief fund agents operate nationwide. Advices from Canadian sources note Syrians arrest ed for collecting money that never reached Armenians or Syrians. The national American committee for Armenian and Syrian relief adopted a rule to prove bank in each city as agent.
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New York
Jan
Trauauient
National American Committee For
Making & Provent
Ite
Ford symbolic angel ignores buying gowns for women pilgrims
In a pointed note on Henry Ford, the piece recalls his stance against funding new dresses for women pilgrims to The Hague. It casts Ford as an peace advocate yet withholds support for the party, citing Gaston Plantiff as his representative who relays the decision.
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Henry Ford
Mr. Ford
Butte Reader Questions Villa Link To Murders
A Butte guest, Malcolm Downing, defends Villa in the massacre of 18 Americans. Downing notes Villa protected American miners in Chihuahua and questions who ordered the killings, suggesting some generals may have acted alone. He calls for a protectorate until Carranza stabilizes Mexico and urges local action to clean up the city.
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Villa
Malcolm Downing
The
Finten
Butte
Downing
Chihuahua
Mexico
Mr. Downing
el Paso
Ceusi Mining Company
Cusihuirachic
Acros
Butte Labor Rumors and Fresh Air Debate
Letters discuss expected influx of miners to Butte amid wage raises, noting the city’s persistent labor demand and urging caution against chasing outsiders. The writer criticizes health department advice on fresh air, condemning local apathy, pollution, and civic clubs as idle talk while smoke fills streets and homes.
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Butte
Heine
Health Department
Government Club
Chamber of Commerce
Ministerial Association
Merchants’ “Association
Rotary
Boosters
Holda
Take the Next Card To the Editor or One Stancare
A reader recalls a frigid day when a Butte depot on Arizona Street failed to dispatch a street car. About 20 people waited in a bitter cold standing area as an empty car moved past. Four minutes later a second car arrived while riders shivered awaiting service.
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Stancare
Butte, Anacond & Pacific
Arizona Street
South Side
The Worrot of Betting and Billy Sunday's Visit
A letter criticizes betting surrounding evangelist Billy Sunday in Butte. It notes bets on how much Sunday would collect and on wrestling bets, while citing county and state legal views that wrestling remains legal. Miners and wrestling fans speculate on outcomes and profits amid public debate.
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Emxor
Billy Sunday
Butte
Ministerial Association
Billy
Telephone woes spark call for more operators at Bell office
A frustrated subscriber recalls the days of automatic service and notes replacement by Bell as consolidation reduces operator availability. He cites long waits for central to connect and urges action to restore prompt dialing and direct access to numbers.
Mayer Jewelry Co Offers Mainspring Repair Services
An advertisement from Mayer Jewelry Co at 21 West Park promises a hundred dollar reward to anyone proving they do not provide the best mainspring for a dollar. The firm states it makes repairs, engraves, and sells all kinds of jewelry and stones.
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Mayer Jewelry Co
West Park
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Cerro Gordo
Chapultepec
Wash
Wright
McChuren Paper Syndicate
STAG
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Iit
Batt
Amos
Budgie
Suninews
Gome
Health Department of Our
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