The New Century a Vision for America and World
An examination of the coming century inspired by Lincoln's Gettysburg address and the century’s prospects. It argues for global harmony, rail links from Montreal to Cape Horn, industrial freedom, and universal education. It foresees reduced war, evolving politics, and a moral, educated citizenry guiding progress.
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Anid America
Henry da Harvard
Vies
YeMk
Ching
Montreal
Cape Horn
Ape
Cairo
Africa
Ceres
Central America
Cooperative Social State
Stites
Department of Human Affairs
Ulue Asea
Stanford
Carnegie
Dr. Davies
Peru
Accidents from Electricity In New York Damage Award
In September 1848 Govaini Cagnone died when a street electrical fire caused a fatal electric shock as he tried to help extinguish flames at a fruit store. Marie Caglione’s administrators won a damages verdict against Vie Mount Morris Electric Light Co. affirmed on appeal. Justice Rumsey noted evidence showed current transmission through the body.
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Govaini Cagnone
Ninth Avenue
New York
No. #57
Marie Caglione
Vie Mount Morris Electric Light Company
Justice Rumsey
Questions on Cape rebellion and education in Cuba
The passage argues Boer incursions threaten Cape Colony stability and Dutch support, risking treason and unrest amid British rule. It also endorses universal schooling as essential for liberty, warning Cuban governance must rely on the U.S. model to raise a literate populace and avoid revolutionary manipulation.
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Cape Colony
Cape
London
Constitution follows the flag theory in McVeagh letter
Wayne McVeagh argues in a Philadelphia Public Ledger letter that in peace the Constitution precedes the flag and urges establishing a territorial form of government in the Philippine Islands. He notes anti imperialists skewered by the administration's stance.
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Hoh
Wayne McVeagh
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Grove
McBkintyy
Mica
Philippine Islands
Aguivalilo
Wlustin
Sun
Future of Democracy and Northern Democratic Defections
The piece argues that democrats in the party largely owe allegiance to republican factions and doubt any Bryan era leaders can command full support. It notes northern Democrats displeased by Bryan's defeat and cites San Francisco Bulletin remarks that a million Democrats may die before a Bryan opponent could win the presidency.
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Democratic Party
Bryan
Uykel
Valers
San Prancisco Bulletin
Chinese Indemnity and Western Policy Debate
The piece argues two courses for the Western world regarding China. One seeks to abandon forced civilization and its demands, the other to compel recognition of Western power. It urges decisive action, citing the Hongkong Daily Press and a call for justice even at potential losses.
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Westrain
China
He Hongkong Daily Press
Fan Prancisco Chron Leiw
Secretary Root Warns Congress on Philippines Army
Secretary Root tells the Senate that unless Congress approves a larger army for the Philippines the United States may abandon large areas where civil government exists. The army must be mustered out before July and a homeward movement should begin now, or troops will be withdrawn and islands abandoned to concentrate forces in Manila.
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Philippines
Cuba
Unites States
Ilierary
Minneapolis Journal
Root
Senate
War Department
United States
Manila
Boston Journal
Court Finds Company Liable Over Fatal Arc Light
A court ruled the company responsible for a death caused by an arc light placed on its line near a store. The jury concluded the current, carried along city streets, was dangerous and required utmost care in handling such a powerful electrical element. The decision emphasizes the companys duty to prevent harm to bystanders and users.
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Cagnone
Reckless driving in Butte city business district urged curb
A Butte editorial condemns reckless driving by delivery wagons and hacks in the Main and Park streets area. It calls for strict speed limits and officer enforcement to prevent accidents and protect pedestrians amid dense crowds. It also notes bankruptcy law critiques and defenses, arguing the current law is fair and supports creditors and debtors.
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Fust
Bute
Butte
Chicago
New York
Main
Park Streets
Inter Mountain
Fragmentary Protest Caps Prints of Name in Paper
A disjointed vent decries printing a name amid a strange dispute. The speaker protests the act, insisting the name be printed correctly despite a tense public shout.
Ring Out the Old and Ring In the New Poem Fragment
A fragment from Tennyson’s verse urges ringing out the old year and its sins and ringing in the new year with truth, justice, and noble manners. It calls for dismissing pride and conflict while welcoming peace, charity, and the better self across society.
Notable figures and aging in a stray personal column
A friend of Mr. Carnegie notes the iron king’s aging and white hair, while a longtime congressman in the present house is John Allen of Mississippi, with Sunset Cox as predecessor and Champ Clark likely to succeed. Other items touch on actors, ladies connected to Waterloo, General Parke’s death, Meade, City Point, and Vanderbilt’s automobiling mishaps with farm wagons on Long Island.
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Carnegie
Congress
John Allen
Mississippi
John G. Parke
Washington
William K. Vanderbilt
Long Island
Cabinet honors and vanity in Washington rumors
Washington rumors describe public figures under scrutiny as cabal fashions and foreign manners. A correspondent praises Secretary Hay for his discretion, while others mock attire and formality. The piece highlights Vanderbilt’s suspicions and the era’s appetite for propriety.
All He Paid For It in Yonkers Palmist Exchange
In Yonkers Statesman style dialogue the scene centers on a palmistry exchange with a character asserting he paid about 82 units for something. The text implies a terse, informal interaction amid a broader column or item.
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Yonkers Statesman
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Lee
Hue
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Gettysburg
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Luis
Journals of
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South Africa
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Newbro
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Tennyson
Joseph Jefferson
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Waterloo
Jane Carew
Sophia Cecil
Louise Tighe
Duchess of Richmond
Mr. Vanderbilt
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Schatzlein Paint Co
West Broadway
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