Alaska and Westward Expansion Look Like Rich Frontiers
The article discusses the Duke of Bedford's farm school in England, rising farm land values across 416 counties, and a speculative view of Alaska's wealth. It notes large undeveloped resources in copper coal forests and gold, and outlines Alaska's vast area and geographic features as described by 1897 Indiana press.
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Duke of Bedford
Bailiack
England
Indiana
Indianapolis Journal
Pacific Coast
Alaska
United States
Maimand
Alexander Archipelago
Aleutian Islands
New England
Delaware
Kentucky
Maryland
Michigan
Mississippi
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
West Virginia
Sitka
Atton
San Francisco
Eastport
Asia
Czar Considers Abolishing Siberian Exile for Political Offences
The young Czar moves to end Siberian exile as punishment for political crimes, stirring a sensation in European official circles. The reform could mark a bright dawn after years of despotism, drawing hopeful attention from reform advocates and nations watching Russia.
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St. Petersburg
Jameson raid inquiry proves Rhodes's complicity
The inquiry into the Jameson raid into the Transvaal has concluded after months of examination of telegrams and witnesses including Cecil Rhodes and Joseph Chamberlain. The committee's telegrams show Rhodes at Cape Colony routed to England proved the South African diamond king's involvement.
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Transvaal
Cecil Rhodes
Joseph Chamberlain
Rhodes
Cape Colony
England
Seward's Folly No More a Question of Alaska
Longtime pushback on the Alaska purchase of 1867 fades as the vast territory earns praise. Secretary Seward faced ridicule yet predicted wealth from ice and rock, and the purchase money is said to be repaid many times over, with future returns uncertain.
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Alaska
Russia
Seward
United States
Increased Exports Paint Strong Ten Month Rise
For ten months ending April 30, exports rose across chemicals copper and copper products cotton goods and textiles iron and steel products and wood manufactures. The bicycle industry drove much of the gain with total increases nearing 150 million dollars in round numbers.
Southern innovation told in Ryder lynching tale
A historical account notes lynching in Georgia after Dr. Ryder, a wealthy and respected man, killed his rival for a woman’s hand. Despite a new trial, a mob seized him near Talbot County, strangling him at a tree near the state line. The coroner cited unknown parties.
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Dixie
Mason and Dixon
Dr. Ryder
Talbott County
Ryder
Georgia
Georgia College
Philadelphia
Sallie Owen
Miss Owen
A. C. Persons
Persons
Supreme Court
Columbus
Harris County
Talbott
Talbotton
Fashions and notable women in a curious 1910s clipping
A scattered miscellany mentions Theodora, Louise Michel, and Mrs. Lillie Pardee among others, along with Monte Carlo tragedies and Albani’s Balmoral visit. It recounts peculiar medical cases from 1705, a Baltic bishop’s correspondence, and a flamboyant note on a Count Magnus Steinbeck’s confirmation.
The Old Hoosier State Poem by A. P. Kerr
A patriotic poem from the Indianapolis Journal extols Indiana as grand and content, praising peace and plenty while noting oats and corn prices. It urges Hoosiers to stay rooted, thank God, and await better harvests as Thanksgiving approaches under a hopeful sky.
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A. P. Kerr
Indianapolis Journal
Century selects twelve Tissot Christ images for Christmas number
The Century editors curate twelve striking Tissot pictures illustrating the life of Christ for the Christmas issue. When shown in Paris the originals drew crowds, with many weeping at the scenes, and women reportedly knelt in reverent tours of the rooms.
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Tissot
Paris
A Lunatic Ball At An Insane Asylum
A Chicago lumber man Melton attends a weekly ball at an asylum for the insane hoping for “experiences.” He flirts, misreads a young woman patient Miss Caldwell, and learns she is an asylum resident who believes she is visiting. The encounter ends with an awkward revelation and Melton’s embarrassed apology.
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Melton
Asylum For the Insane
Insane Asylum
Lowry
China
Superintendent Lucas
Miss Caldwell
Lucas
Ture
Chicago
Milwaukee
New York
Mos
Arid
George
Mr. Melton
Mary
Ss Caldwell
Kentucky Judge Delivers Questionable Jury Charge
A Kentucky judge told a juror verdicts should follow the plaintiff or defendant depending on counsel, and admitted uncertainty about the outcome if the jurors did not believe either side. The remark drew criticism for its impropriety in directing deliberations.
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Kentucky
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German Empire
Hemisphere
Nero
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Theodora
Justinian
Empire
Louise Michel
London
State of
Utah
Lillie Pardee
Salt Lake
Monte Carlo
Jamees
Albani
Queen Victoria
Balmoral
Victoria
Estred Jon
Boston Herald
Skara
Bristol
M. J. Johannens
Magnus Steinbeck
Bishop of
Hoosier State
Hoosier
Ck’s
Sun
Goloche
St. Soteelore
Buckingham Smith
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