Russia's real ruler behind throne De Witte guides finance
Analyzed portrait of M. de Witte as the power behind Russia's regent system. It notes Russia's vast debts, security in state assets, and ongoing loans, with de Witte praised for fiscal discipline and cautious foreign policy. It highlights Nicolas II's favor and the czar's confidence in the minister of finance despite attacks.
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Thas
Rane
Russia
Uyesne
Berge Yulevich de Witte
Larist
United States
Busan
Poston
de Witte
Snimieter Ny
Henry Norman
Pease
SIU
France
Norman
Nurimin
Ruselii
Uhoczar
M. de Witte
Nicholas
Mediterranean
Indian Ocean
Pacific
BM. de Witte
Russian Expansion in Manchuria Stalled by Diplomacy
The passage argues Russia remains a threat with ongoing aims in Manchuria but asserts that its advance through annexation or diplomacy has been checked. It frames the issue as a warning against underestimating war costs while noting Russia’s persistent, yet halted, march.
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Manchuria
Russia
London Chronicle on Arnold White critique of social health
The London Chronicle reviews Arnold White’s work arguing social neglect and Premature marriage fuel disease and weak constitution. It suggests medical fitness tests for marriage and public medical inspections for politicians to awaken public opinion and curb urban decay.
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London Chronicle
Arnold White
Christan
Che Uittan
Keither
Manchester
Wwe
Lancashire
London
White
Chronicle
Jr Miehe
Jo Crest
English to Rule German Schools Over French Under William Order
The New York Tribune reports Emperor William decreed English must be taught in all German high schools, replacing French as compulsory. French becomes optional as English rises to premier foreign language, reflecting commerce over diplomacy and the rise of English as the international tongue.
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William
New York Tribune
Ramuel Adams
Bill to create habitual drunkards list in parliament
A bill introduced by the bishop of Winchester outlines a habitual drunkard register. Names would be notified to licensed-venue keepers within a district and drinking while in charge of a child would be punishable. The declaration spreads to licensees and the district police, with fines for serving such individuals.
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Winchester
Mable
London Times correspondent urged to avoid bias in Venezuela dispatch
A New York Times article quotes a London Times correspondent urging restraint in reporting the Venezuela matter. The writer condemns relying on hearsay and stresses presenting public opinion accurately, criticizing insinuations that color the United States. The piece notes the responsibility of foreign correspondents to seek truth and avoid prejudicial language.
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London Times
United States
Cleveland
Venezuela
Erving Winslow
Aguinaldo
W. J. Bryan
James Mone
Mimkelt
Nevelnafter
London
Corres
Grover Cleveland
Mr. Smalley
Mr Smalle
New York Times
Saloonkeeper Faces Fines and Suspension Proposal
A historic newspaper snippet discusses penalties for drunkenness and saloon offenses with fines up to 100 dollars, plus three months suspension for the saloonkeeper. The dialogue includes a character named Glycerine McCurdy challenging Mr Whitgood on the seriousness of the bill.
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Fense
The Canteen Debate on Corregidor Soldiers’ View
A Corregidor letter argues against abolishing the canteen, praising its steadiness for soldiers’ conduct. It cites experiences with native drinks, asserts regulation compliance, and warns of desertions and discipline if the post exchange is removed. The writer urges home supporters to consider frontline realities and retain this comfort.
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Sanger
Ling
California
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Manila
Range Says He Would Rather Sleep Than Eat
In a brief, clipped note the Range pact is reported with a quip about preference for sleep over meals and a comment on awareness that his wife owns a cooking venture, as published in the Philadelphia bulletin.
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Range
Philadelphia
The Morrow Wedding at Tilet Altar
Fragmentary newspaper excerpt shows a couple exchanging vows as they sweep down the aisle, the groom whispering you are all the world to me and she replying but to me. The text is incomplete with evident OCR gaps and dialogue truncation.
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Tilet
Not That Kind Of A Crop In Chicago Tribune Fragment
Fragmentary Chicago Tribune text describes a harvest miscue tied to a crop mix up with phrases about leases, receipts, and broom corn. The garbled OCR shows names and odd spellings, suggesting a local agricultural story or a social note about a misidentified crop.
Overlioked A Point in a Fragmented Iris Piece
An Indianapolis Press fragment uses archaic phrasing to show a maiden railing against reliance on princes and yearlong trust in distant powers. The quirky line reads Buy why nut popper and hints at a nautical metaphor without a clear narrative arc.
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Popper
Trutam
Princes
Indianapona Press
The Stern Parent and the Bon-in-Law Scene
A clipped, humorous exchange shows a stern pater familias questioning a prospective son in law about finances. The dialogue hints the young man intends to invest sixteen thousand dollars in a company named Ango- Witely Sure Thing Company, while the father remains cautious about the venture.
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Paterfamillas
Pateranias
Honest man in politics questioned by Senator Sorghum
Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum arguing that honest men are rare in politics and that such people will walk to the polls and gate without charging a cent, highlighting integrity and voter access.
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Sorghum
Washington Star
How She Won Card Game Twist
A poem recounts a game where a maiden loses with careless plays, then reveals a future twist in love. Since that day she wins every trick, while he never realizes the ante-natal riddle behind their fate.
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Kate
Fate
Josh Wink
Baltimore
Boston and Montana Copper and Silver Mining stockholders meeting
Notice is given to the stockholders of the Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company of Montana that the annual meeting will be held at Butte on Thursday April 25 1901 at 12 noon at the company office. Directors will be elected and other legal business addressed. Transfer books closed April 9 to April 25 1901 inclusive. W J Ladd Secretary.
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Fusion
Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Co
Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company of Montana
Butte
Montana
W. J. Ladd
Don't Smile With Me Miss McCurdy Pleads Desperation
A young man pleads with Miss McCurdy, declaring that her image fills his heart and confessing his emotions. He asks whether words are needed to reveal what his looks and voice already betray.
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