Japan and Russia Crisis Seen Through Ito Leadership
BR Van Bergen reports from the empire that Marquis Ito drives Japan toward a forceful bid on Russia. He argues Japan’s superiority, fuel supply, and strategic position favor Tokyo while Moscow risks bluffing. Britain’s stance is wary, France may join Russia, and America sides with Japan for progress and anti autocracy values.
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Japan
BR. van Bergen
Empire
New York Times
Marquis Ito
Russia
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Far East
Vladivostok
Port Arthur
Tien-Tsin
Li Hung Chang
Prince Konoye
Japan Herald
Rusela
Malsampo
Korea
Germany
Great Britain
Europe
France
United States
Record of the Rebellion Fin ish ed
Washington reports the last volume of the war of the rebellion records has finished publication. The set is the largest ever, produced over 3 1/2 years with many editors and printers. Each volume runs about 1,900 pages, totaling 130,000 pages across the series. About 11,000 copies of each volume were printed, with 2,000 given to libraries to preserve the record. The project cost the government about five million dollars, and the work stands as the most complete account of the war.
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Washington
Learies
War reports deepen fame of Grant Sherman and others
A vivid account in the pages chronicles every action and campaign of the war. It elevates the great leaders to heroic stature and records the long struggle from the field by soldiers who fought on both sides. The history is now preserved for all time.
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Grant
Sherman
Thomas
Death of Rev. Jasper the celebrated colored preacher
The dispatches report the death of Rev. Jasper a noted colored preacher in Richmond Virginia aged about ninety. Born in slavery he rose to fame with his sun do move and earth is square arguments drawing thousands to his church and lectures. The piece notes his influence and eccentric theology era of slavery.
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Jasper
Richmond
Slavery
New York
Joshua
Solomon
Rey
Perhays
State Presb 5S Result Nominated in Butte
In Butte the 5S state presbyteral results showed Republicans making a strong but futile nomination bid as the city’s election tally drew little surprise. The Billings Gazette reports on the closing moments of the contest and the party’s efforts.
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Billings
Butte
Kaiser and Autocracy Stir German Press Debate
The Kaiser’s autocratic declarations trigger a storm of comment in the German press. Some cite contradictions with the chancellor, others accuse him of misinfo or madness. Editorials warn that monarchy’s grip weakens as the nation asserts its will, while the Kaiser risks alienating both his people and foreign powers.
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Kaiser William
Germany
Stont
Kaiser
House of Hohengzollern
Ralaer William
Hut
San Francisco Chronicle
North Side Cattle Association Formed In Chinook Meeting
About thirty local cattle owners met Saturday afternoon to organize summer herding efforts. Shuler was chosen chairman and D E Martin secretary as 3009 to 4000 cattle were represented. The group formed the North Side Cattle Association with Jack Edd wards as captain and four riders assigned to patrol a line from Navaly Forkwear to Milk River near the Canadian border.
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Shuler
D. E. Martin
North Side Cattle Association
Jack Eddwards
Navaly Forkwear
Canadian Line
Milk River
Anaconda Election Sparks GOP Shift Debate
The Missoulian reports Anaconda voters show surprise as allegiance shifts from Democratic to Republican amid editorial criticism of the Democratic Party in Anaconda. The piece cites corrupt affiliations under current leadership and questions why any party would tolerate unworthy and incompetent control.
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Butte
Anaconda
Democratic
Republican Party
Exp
Democratic Party
The Spice of Life Polished by Polly and Popcorn
A nostalgic verse from J. B. M. Wright celebrates a cozy home scene. The lamp glows while winds rage outside. Polly pops corn as dimples brighten her cheek. The speaker cherishes simple domestic joys and love.
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Polly
J. B. M. Wright
Desperate Drift Story From Open Boat Endangers Shipmates
A Detroit Journal note recounts a forlorn voyage where after fourteen days at sea an unnamed survivor contemplates cannibalism to survive. His companion, noting their pasteurizing apparatus was lost with the ship, rejects the idea, yet the speaker fears approaching desperation.
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Nothig
Detroit Journal
Reflections of a Bachelor and social quips
A fragmentary amusement column mocks gender roles and political talk with wry lines. It suggests women are not angels, notes men influence opinion, and adds a jokey aside about a wife reacting to a whale tale with thoughts on clothes.
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Jonah
Peculiar Gazzam tale in Adirondacks hunts
A brief dialogue recalls Gazzam firing at his guide during a hunt in the Adirondacks mistaking him for game. The exchange notes the event as typical of Gazzam, with a tip of the hat to the Detroit Free Press.
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Gazzam
Adirondacks
Gageam
Detroit Free
The Hunt and a Soldier’s Economy Note
A brief cartoon dialogue from Columbus Ohio State Journal and Indianapolis Press frames a soldier explaining he fled not to waste fire but to avoid sin. The exchange mocks bravery and thrift.
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Indianapolia Press
Funston of Kansas Hero of the Philippine Fight
The poem extols Funston of Kansas as a fearless fighter in the Philippines, praising his relentless energy and leadership. It lauds his readiness to engage the enemy at any time, from day to night, and his place in Kansas pride. A second piece notes Judge John Jay Jackson of Parkersburg, W. Va. has served 0 years on the United States bench.
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Funston
Kansas
Philippine
Philippines
Jim
Temple of Fame
Kansan
John Jay Jackson
Parkersburg
W. Va
United States Court
Point of
United States
Lincoln
Jackson
Samoa
Hamburg
Kiel
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