Looking Backward on Nation Expansion Costs and Gains
The article reviews the cost of expanding U S. borders from the Louisiana Purchase to Alaska, noting that monetary expenses yielded vast territorial and economic gains. It highlights Jefferson, Polk, and Seward, comparing purchases, treaties, and the long-term value to the nation, and ends with a civic defense of expansion as beneficial to peoples seeking freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
Napoleon
Europe
Mississippi River
Four Inching
Montana
France
America
Father of
Democracy
United States
Louisiana
James KK. Polk
Texas
Lake Superior
Thomas HH. Benton
Thetswood Democrat
United States Senate
Bounda
Lmbia
Seward
Russia
Alaska
Altgeld's Fallout Shapes Silver Democrats' Gambit
The Silver Democrats push a dramatic shift to salvage influence against the Gold Democrats led by Altgeld. They target the ex governor as a sacrifice to unite factions, while factions within Chicago and national committees maneuver to curb Altgeld’s role and realign party power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altgeld
Thibols
Democratic Party
Altgelt
Chicago
Harrizon
Harrison
Vilk-Sioekinwsdag
General Gomez Named Likely Ruler for San Domingo
A U S commission visited San Domingo to assess annexation potential and the current revolt. It noted San Domingo as fertile and rich, with vast untapped resources, but Congress declined annexation despite local support. The piece highlights Maximo Gomez as a preferable future leader to restore order and protect American interests.
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San Domingo
Congress of
San De+ Iniigo
United States
San Domine Im Istl
Caunt
San Domsinge
Ishind
Congress
Heureaux
Jimines
Juanez
San Domingan
Maximo Gomes
Gomes
San Daymings
Gomez
The Iron Horse and Lapland Tracks into the North
Stockholm correspondence notes the Swedish State railway reaching Lapland, opening a remote frontier to study Laplanders at the railroad’s edge. The piece contrasts primitive Lapp life with modern travel, hints at Klondike parallels, and portrays Lapps as cautious yet commerce-minded at the new terminus.
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Stockholm
Hevel
Lapps
Lron
Swedish State Railway
Artie
Klondike
Gal
Firshat
Lapps and their reindeer sinew and boots observed
The text describes Lapp life focusing on sinew from deer used for stitching, making durable boots, and a lump of dried reindeer mesh. It notes women with deep facial wrinkles, young girls with a lively air, and boys as mischievous imps. It mentions Mongolian style hats and songs described as quaintly melodious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile
Chinese Dancer? Pon Wee Faces Deportation Battle in Court
In Denver a Chinaman named Pon Wee, arrested on suspicion of laboring for a merchant, stood before U S Commissioner Capron amid socialite spectators. The commissioner urged discharge, but Assistant U S Attorney pressed for deportation, with Judge Hallett yet to rule as Pon Wee’s attorney argued for leniency and questions about records lingered.
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Denver Post
Pen Wee
United States
Whiford
Hallet
Pon Wee
Capron
Uftelals
Trinity M. 1
United States District Attorney
United States District Court
United States Dieulet
Mmfenda
Hay
Souvenir of Texas Governor In Civil War Tribute
A fragmentary note from the New York Tribune honors Governor Joseph D Savers of Texas for owning a Confederate lieutenant’s cabin piece from the Civil War with references to state historical significance and preservation.
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Park
Texas
New York
Mexico
Miro
Philippines
Bat
Guadalupe Hidalgo
California
Vaurle Sam
New York Tribune
Joseph D. Savers
Enscursion to Salt Lake Ticket Offer
Salt Lake excursion advertised for August 19 1899 from Butte and Anaconda to Salt Lake at 15 dollars. Tickets valid for 3:45 am or 3:45 pm departures, return within 10 days. Sleeping reservations advised at No W East Broadway Butte. H O Wilson general agent.
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Utah
Midway Plaisance
Butte
Anaconda
Salt Lake
H. O. Wilson
Notice to co-owners on Lottie lode mining claim
Co owners Patrick W Murray and the estate of Nicholas Ayers are notified under section 2321 of the Revised Statutes that labor and improvements were performed on the Lottie quartz lode mining claim in Summit Valley mining district Silver Bow county Montana. The notice is recorded in book 6 page 138 and requires the sum of 25 dollars for each year 1895 1896 1897 and 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick W. Murray
Nicholas Ayers
United States
Lottie Quartz Lode
Summit Valley
Silver Bow
Montana
Patrick Hf. Murray
Francia Callan
Maid of Erin Rode
Silver Bow County
H. Murray
Francis Callan
John Rooney
Butte
Mont June II
Notice of Lode Claim Interest Seizure in Montana
Michael Ward of Butte Montana announces sale of interest in a lode claim for 1898 work. P W Murray receives $100 and Nicholas Ayers estate $25 if payment is not made within ten days after publication. If unpaid, Ward claims the claimant’s share transfers to him under section 2324 revis ed statutes. June 1 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Murray
Nicholas Ayers
United States
Michael Ward
Butte, Mont
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Inter Mountain
Ed Avery
Sunda
Inter Mountain. Publishing CO
M. A. Berger
Granite Street
Butte City
Mont
Advanc
Porto Rico
Yuba
National Committee
Hiraga
Duc II
Bryan
Mareisan
Kansas
Nebraska
Associated Press
Republic
Antipodes
Columbia
Preas
Dreyfus Hal Siatiebo
Lange
Byeyfus
Alias
Justice's Court
Sliver Bow
County of
Silver
A.D
Tim Harrington
Justice of the Peace
Ellen Drew
McHatton & Cotter
Hennessy Paliain
State of
James C. Drew
Ellen Mrew
Akerly
Dorland
Marcus Daly
Donahse
Marcus Daly & Co
Bankers
Bell Exchange
Joseph V. Long
the Evening Paper
Binghamton
Herald
Rinehart
San Francisco
West Park St
Schatzlein Paint CO
W. Broadway
Western Wagon and Grain
Studebaker
S. Arizona St
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Pipestone
Lee Mantle
Chas, Schatzlein
Fayette Harrivington
Charles R. Booner
A. B. Clements
Aue
Heinze
Henry Mueller
Frank w.Haskins
James H. Monteath
John A. Craigeton
G W. Stapleton
J. M. Hodgens
oosCaabier
State Savings Bank
Pala
Main and
Park Streets
Bells Exchange
Brece
Ouaieries
J. A. Creighton
Omaha
G. W. Stapleton
A. H. Barret
D Leavitt
G. V. Kemper
T. M. Hodgens
THE
First National Bank OF
Andrew J. Eats
Taibo E
DR. Weirtek
George Brevennon
Transaster
Main Street
A. Clark
W. A. Qcark & Bro
Clark & Larabie
Transfets @ General Banking
Alex J. Johnston
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