Loyalty the First Duty in War Critique
A June 1898 column defends loyalty to the U S government amid the Philippine War. It attacks anti-imperialists for questioning policy while urging unified support for strategies against Spain and the broader war aims. Mentions Aguinaldo, Dewey, and wartime conduct. A captain’s theft and suicide are noted as side items.
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Phillippines
Aguinsuch
Ilaldo
Dewey
Mali- Jared
Romaine
Shea
Mont Dinder Maes
Congress
Philippines
Sirevese
Spain
Clark baby incident stirs press, public in 19th century fray
The Inter Mountain notes lingering factional tension over the Clark baby story, likening it to past sensational cases. Editors discuss sensational coverage by New York papers, the public’s reaction, and the scramble for credit among newspapers, urging responsible reporting and restraint.
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Inter Mountain
New York
Bothus
Standard
Miner
Morning
Clark
Charlie Ross
Marion Clark
Dan
Dan To Bershe'ehe
Clark Baby
The
Law
Aetifiment
Ita
Montana Democrats Push Free Coinage Ahead of 1900 Campaign
A Montana political scene unfolds as Democrats plan to push free coinage in the 1900 race. Editors Barting and Regleston are cited as moving the party line, while the Inter Mountain notes the wind, and Helena considers banning barbed wire fences to keep cows from business districts.
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Bullels Tt la
My. Barting
Ature
Alandard
Mining Department
Regleston
Helena
Inter Mountain
Bar Line
Eyeleston
Democratic Party
Montana
Conneil
The Future of France Prediction Sparks Crisis Warning
A French prophetess foresees the republic’s downfall amid corruption and public unrest. She warns aristocrats imitate mob methods to provoke a crisis, potentially paving the way for monarchy. She predicts France’s decline by mid 20th century, with Spain on a downhill path.
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France
Spain
Cuban Independence Dream Amid Turbulent Cuban Struggles
The text discusses Cuba in a state of instability with little immediate hope for a stable government as American sovereignty withdraws. It notes inharmonious elements, calls for patience toward eventual peace, and contemplates Cuba seeking admission to the sisterhood of states amid a long, uncertain path. A related anecdote from Genoa describes a photographer and a man testing a test, highlighting cross-cultural exchanges.
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Cuba
Sisterhood of States
Local Variations of Thought Across Dialects and Minds
A compact look at how common sayings and thoughts shift with locale and culture. The text compiles adages and parodied versions from New York Chicago and Dodge City, noting how phrasing reveals context and mental style rather than changing underlying ideas, with examples of statements about wealth, productivity, and success.
Quiet Spot Sought by Hobart Poem Theme
The poem laments mortal burdens and seeks a tranquil refuge. The speaker asks wind and sea for a quiet place free from fear, pain, or nagging reminders to rest forever. An envoy-like refrain yields a single, rueful response.
Convict Band of Noumea Performs in Public Kiosk
A band in Noumea New Caledonia entirely composed of convicts entertains weekly audiences. The ensemble of about 30, supervised by armed warders, performs on Tuesdays and Thursdays after 5 p.m. in a kiosk at Place des Cocodert surrounded by Feocounut and flame trees. The band, in white trousers and jumpers with wide hats, is currently shaved and awaits liberation.
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Noumea
New Caledonia
Australasia
Place Des Cocodert
The Trapper Narrates Bear Escape Tales
A trapper recalls bears as prime game and warns protective laws. An eastern visitor seeks bear escape stories, but the old man quips that any escapes were bears own. The tale framed as a frontier anecdote from Ainslee's Magazine.
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Tobin
Little Johnny And The Dinner Table Lesson
A misspelled humorous vignette describes a mother preparing her son for a minister’s questions about crime and punishment. The child answers with comical misstatements such as naming himself Johnny and blurted ages, revealing naive misunderstanding during a staged interrogation.
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Johnny
Elerin
Johny
Proofto the Contraty Silent Hallway Exchange
A young baseball player recently returned from a long tour ascends stairs and rings a bell. In a dark hallway a woman greets him with a sharp rebuke about rumors of his supposed glass arm. Source: Chicago Tribune.
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Jamesy
Chicago Tribune
Street Railway Car Dragged by Horse Power in Mount Town
Martha's Vineyard street railway seeks to save charter rights as an old steam baggage car was pulled through Mt town streets by horse power. Electric tracks await location agreement before laying can proceed, delaying modernization plans.
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Martha's Vineyard, Mass
Mt Town
Notice of Administrat sale of real estate in Silver Bow
A Montana court ordered public auction of the estate of Mary E. Turner in Silver Bow County Butte on May 29 1899. Frank H as administrator announces sale of one four of the La Monte Lode Claim lot 250 survey 988 sections 11 and 12 with cash payment 10 percent at sale and balance after court confirmation. Deed by purchaser expense.
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District Court
Second Judicial District
State of
Montana
Silver
Y FE
Turner
Tyne. A
Butte City
Inseid
Siiver Bow
Mary E. Turner
Mary E. ‘Turner
Silver Bow
Towits
la Monte Lode
Montana Principal Base
Meridian
Frank H
Decca
William George Cale
District ‘Court
Butte
Willian
George Cole
Annie Cole
Clinton C. Clark
R. B. Leonard
Charles J. Pruett
Ann Marie Westlake
Edward Westlake
Leggat
Foster
Silver Bow County
Patrick 4. Regan
James M. Reynolds
Charles Colbert
Mary DB. Campbell
Summit Valley
United States
William Burton
Mary Latrd
Henry Crangle
Nina B
Witherspoon
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Athens
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Chicago Rees
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Serehes¢ Moon
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America
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Melbourne Macdowell
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LA Tosca
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B.L. and .Co
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J. W. Kemper
Shields
Granite Street
Stee
Les Mantle
Chas, Schatzlein
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Charles R. Leonard
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Clements
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Henry Mucker
Frank Haskina
John A. Creighton
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Main and
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Europe
J. A. Creighton
Ee G. W. Stapleton
A. H. Barret
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T. M. Ideas
First National Bank
Andrew J. Dayvia
James A. Talbot
BE. B. Welrick
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George Stevenson
Transasia
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A. Clark, J. Rova Clark
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Bell Exchange
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