Vast mix of international notes and media chatter across topics
A dense column surveys global affairs from policing in Italy to Afghan politics, royal tours in Canada, and American political chatter. It notes England's Afghan strategy, Russia's angle, extradition treaties, and social news including a cremation, a legal case, and local quirks.
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Lorne
England
Sir John A. McDonald
Canada
John
Louise
Montreal
Princess Louise Benevolent Loyal Orange Lodge
United States
Great Britain
Hawaian Islands
France
Germany
Switzerland
Venezuela
Sweden
Norway
Dominican Republic
Italy
Austria
Nicaragua
Mexico
Haiti
Spain
Fleming & Co. London Faces Massive Liabilities
The firm Fleming & Co. of London carries liabilities of 72 778 870 while assets total 7 184 575, implying about ten cents on the dollar. London Times calls the failure among the most disgraceful and disastrous of our time, noting panicky U S and British press critiques of dishonest conduct.
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Fleming & Co
London
The
London Times
Times
United States
Glasgow
Britain
Paying the Piper in Afghan War Costs
The article debates who should bear the expense of the Afghan war in England and India. It argues equity favors the parent England government, noting English mistrust of Russian influence and the natives’ limited ability to fund the conflict. It concludes England bears the cost as its funeral and iron rule touch both empires.
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Afghanistan
Beaconsfield
India
Queen Victoria
Canada
Lorne
Louise
William and Mary
England
New York
Ip 14
Memphis
Robert Herver
Philadelphia
Lady Goven
Sir Francis
Berlin
Angell
Pullman Car Company
Lisbon
Portugal
Seymour
THE
Courier-Journal
Satan
Simon Cameron
Allegheny Mountains
Pennsylvania
Simon
Cameron
Duke of Argyll
Marquis of Lorne
Gladstone
Lord Cranbrook
Ameer
Asia
Queettah
Russia
Forngland
Cabul
Ali Masjid
London
Vermont Law on Delay Before Execution Misunderstood
The Times-Journal of St. Louis misreads Vermont’s two year interval between sentence and execution. The author argues the law aimed to appease public passion for reform, not abolish the death penalty, by creating a period during which opinion could shift toward life imprisonment. The piece reflects on subsequent events.
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Angell
England
United States
Queen Victoria
Marquis of Lorne
the Flighlands
Duke of Argyll
Inverary Castle
Marquis of
Europe
Kelly
Nationals
Clay
Calhoun
Webster
Jesser Note
Blaine
Conkling
Tuerh
Col. Dwight
Jarndyce
St. Louis
Journal of the Times
Epison
Elo
Cincinnati
Vermont
Penitentiary
Union
Zimer-Journal
Times-Journal
Begging for Tuk Rich and the Glasgow Bank Sufferers
An Irish Sea era piece argues Scotland should not seek American aid for Glasgow bank losses. It questions charity appeals by stockholders and notes the social cost to nobles and farmers, invoking Lorne Louise and imperial imagery while critiquing the motive behind alms.
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Scotland
Glasgow
North America
Pittsburg
Nation Trust Company
Cable
Doubt Lingers Over Stewart Body Theft Recovery
The article questions the quick recovery of A. I. Stewart remains and warns that private reinterment or substitution by grave robbers could explain the silence. It notes New York detectives and Judge Hilton avoid public comment, leaving readers to doubt whether the remains are truly recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
New York
Hilton
A. I. Stewart
Canadian Reception Sparks Critique Of Excessive Admiration
A Halifax Chronicle excerpt criticizes lavish coverage of royal visits in Canada. The writer denounces media enthusiasm and public gestures as pompous while noting locals show conspicuous deference to the monarchy, contrasting with a restrained national mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Walter Raliegh
Queen Elizabeth
Lorne
Louise
Halifax Chronicle
Atlantic
Evolutionary Theory and Religion Clash in Historical Debate
An essay contrasts religious and scientific views on human origins. It explains that while many clergy accept evolution as compatible with scripture, the public debate remains heated. Dr. H C Chapman is cited for presenting a balanced view that humans and monkeys share distant ancestors, not direct descent from apes.
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Adam
H.C. Chapman
Philadelphia
Bull
Sad Havoc in Teeth Care and Printing Equipment For Sale
An 1830s style notice touts Sozopon r removes tar from teeth and improves gums while a botanic liquid for whitening. separate ad mentions a self inking Columbian job press 6x9 inches, in perfect order, with a small cabinet and job type offered for cash at Lmaprr office. oc20tf.
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Lmaprr
Special Notices Offer Free Cure for Youth Errors
Suffering from the errors and indiscretions of youth or nervous weakness? A receipt for a cure is sent free of charge. The remedy was discovered by a missionary in South America. Send a self addressed envelope to the Rev. Josepi T inman Station 1 Bible House New York.
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South America
Josepi T
INMAN
Bible House
New York
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Ill
Wheeler
Denver Democrat
New York Sun
Tri Militia
Delaware
Artemus Ward
Osman Pastta
Plevna
Geneva
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Baron de Palm
de le Moyne
Washington, Pa
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Naples
Rome
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Gen. Washington
Laptes
Nellie Grant
Warr T Hameron
Wade
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Garter
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Bruvianus
Alabama
Omaha Herald
New Scotland
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Wapt
Hampton
John Bull
Omaha Bee
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Turkey
Governor General
Dominion
Virginia
Joe Johnston
Joe
Congress
Mr. Hayes
Tae Council of State of England
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Missouri
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Argyll
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