No Stampede Expected in 1900 Democratic Race
The August 14 1899 piece argues no stampede will propel Bevan W or McKilney to the Democratic nomination. It recalls 1896 and Bryan’s impact, noting prosperity shifts lessen chances of a repeat Cross of Gold moment. It warns that if Bryan wins again, it signals a doomed nomination, not a party upset.
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Bevan
McKilney
Clevelandiam
Bryan
Magrat
Binghamton
Herald
Havana’s climate hides a deadly sewer problem
A historical critique of Havana describes a warm year round climate with little rainfall and open doors, yet marks the city as a disease breeding ground. It highlights nonfunctional sewers, cesspools, and polluted water contributing to malaria, tuberculosis, and other illnesses, urging proper sewerage to reduce death rates.
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Cuba
Havana
Hayara
Dalling
Ity
Wien
Haydia
United States
Plans for City Sewage Access to the Bay Debated
Debates over sewer discharge into the bay include using waste for fertilizer or tunneling to dump beyond the surf. The fertilizer plan faces health and effectiveness doubts, while a costly tunnel option would keep sewerage away from the shore but demands heavy investment.
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Havana
Steam and electricity unite world in grand progress
The text celebrates steam and electricity shrinking distances, linking cities and nations. It notes trade in wool, wine, spices, rubber, and manufactured goods, with references to Japan, the Argentine Republic, Australia, the Philippines, and China’s open-door issue. It imagines future world dominance and compares ambitions among the United States, England, and Russia while pondering a potential Mars contact. It mentions Colorado’s golden girl at the Paris exposition and the Dreyfus trial highlighting French divisions, then praises San Francisco and Montana welcome events for returning soldiers.
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Lake Michigan
Sacramento River
New York
Chicago
Hamlet
Ramiet
City
Sett
San Preandisco
United States
Japan
Argentine Republic
Australia
Indies
Philippine Islands
South America
China
Alexander
Old
Mars
England
Russia
Globe
Earth
Forum
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
Cuba
West Indies
Mexico
Canada
Rusia
France
Germany
South American Republice
Waele Lane
Hark Mworld
Capante
Owli
Friendship's Fragile Bond Across Ages and Sexes
The piece muses on friendship in society, arguing that true female friendship is rare and tested by jealousy. It cites Aristotle and Latin maxims, notes women's learned subservience to male gain, and recalls historical rulers appointing loyal friends who could betray.
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Damon
Pythias
Aristotle
Sylla
Rome
Pompey
Platonic Friendship And Love In Ancient Thought
The text debates friendship and love, citing Myron on friendship as love without wings, and arguing for possible platonic bonds between intellectuals and women. It questions crude cynicism about friendship, asserts that sharing joys reduces pain and strengthens union, and condemns vulgarizing friendship by sneers and motive-hunting.
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Pompey
Sylla
Myron
Queer salaries in remote regions of the empire
Across Australia and Asia, stipends are paid in non monetary forms. Indian coolies earn rice weekly, tea workers receive maize and tea, Chinese peasants get maize and native tea, and Siberian salt mine laborers receive bread wine and salt instead of cash. Religious leaders in some areas also rely on these barter like payments.
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Australia
China
Siberia
Uberty 9
Wel
Unusual Cannons in History From Leather to Ice Guns
A survey of historic artillery shows diverse materials from leather and wood to gold and stone. Early powders and bore wear limited range, with experiments like paper core Krupp guns and ice cannons for a 1749 Petersburg winter fete achieving about 60 yards without bursting.
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Gustavus Adolphus
Scotland
Alexander Hamilton
Sweden
Cortes
Mexico
Krupp
Petersburg
Plain Girl Standards Dominate Hiring In Mills
A leading milliner declares the era favors plain girls over striking beauty, noting most large millinery shops employ many plainly dressed women behind counters. The view suggests attractiveness harms efficiency for employers, who prefer manageable appearances in big towns.
Notice to Co-Owners Patrick Murray and Ayers Estate
Notice to co owners Patrick W Murray and the estate of Nicholas Ayers and their heirs executors administrators and assigns. You are hereby notified that the undersigned intends to proceed with appropriate action regarding shared property and related legal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick W. Murray
Nicholas Ayers
Co-owners risk loss of Lottie lode claim in Montana
Michael Ward of Butte Montana issues a notice under section 2324 of the Revised Statutes. He states co-owners owe 26 dollars in labor and improvements for Lottie quartz lode claim in Summit Valley Silver Bow County, Montana, covering years 1895 1896 1897 and 1893, and warns that failure to pay share within 90 days after publication will transfer the interest to him under the statutes.
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United States
Summit Valley
Silver Bow
Montana
P. W. Muray
Nicholas Ayers
Michael Ward
Butte, Mont
Alias Summons in Justice Court in Silver Bow Montana
The State of Montana greets Roy R Harkness and requires appearance in Justice of the Peace Tim Harrington s office in Butte Silver Bow. You must answer the complaint seeking 36.85 for board furnished, or a judgment will be entered. The notice is dated July 28, 1899.
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Silver Bow
Shiver Bow
State of Montana
Tim Harrington
R. B. Thomas
Roy
R. Harkness
Roy R. Harkness
North Main Street
Butte
County of
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Notice to Creditors James C Drew estate administrator
Notice to creditors for the estate of Ellen Mrew deceased with James C Drew named as administrator. Dated at Butte City the 6th day of June 1809.
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James C. Drew
Ellen Mrew
Butte City
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