The Weekly Leader’s News and Notes from 1878
A dense blend of market notes, political commentary, and dispatches. Columns discuss yellow fever issues, post office woes in Mississippi, Bosnia Herzegovina conflicts, silver resumption debates, Chinese embassy in Washington, and global power shifts shaping a potential Latin Union and new world order.
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England May Not Be Drawn Into Turkish War
The article discusses European powers pressuring Turkey to meet Berlin treaty terms. England’s stance remains ambiguous as Russia and Austria seek leverage, while others threaten to push operations west of the Dardanelles. Deposing the Sultan could let England keep Turkey in Asia while neutral rights go unchallenged.
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Ministry of the Marine
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Eugenie
Vienna
Germany
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Chicago
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Lomer Griffin
London
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Mark Twain
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Europe
Dardanelles
Asia
Vast Dreams Of A United World And Empire
The piece recalls Gen Grant’s dream of a single world language and republican government for all, notes European writers re dreaming the idea, and reports on statesmen quietly expanding their own governments. It cites The London correspondent in the New York Graphic discussing Bismarck’s aims to make the North Sea a German lake and absorb Austro German states.
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Edison Aids Water-Powered Electric Transmission Idea
Prof Edison backs a plan to send water power from Niagara Falls via wires to drive machinery and generate electricity, with water drawn as needed and lines tapped to supply force. The system would use electric motors, facing capitalist opposition but promised permissions if successful, as makers seek laurels.
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Ansohia
N. Y
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Keely
That Maine Election
A Maine election yield prompts mixed views with Democratic gains overshadowed by Republican losses. Analysts cite 41 000 Democratic slides and 80 000 Greenback rises while GOP support shrinks, provoking debate on party vitality and regional impact.
Greenback party boosts against Republican rise in New England
A greenback era editorial in the New Haven Union proclaims the national greenback party breaks Republican dominance in New England. It rebukes Democratic liars for opposing greenbacks and asserts Democrats failed to counter Republican influence, urging readers to choose their faction.
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