Dawn of the Century and the Philippine Debate Reflections
The long rambling excerpt argues for American expansion and imperial ambitions in the Philippines. It frames insurgents as savages and justifies continued possession, trade openness, and civic reform, praising Lincoln era unity and promising a global American role. It laments partisan divides while urging resolve and national honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Philippines
Islands
China
Luzon
Fathers of the Republic
United States
Republic
America
Republican Party
The Ways of the Musk Rat in St Nicholas
A vivid boyhood vignette describes Musquash the musk rat digging, building, fishing, and eating rush palm like a banana. It details his den, hunting, and dining ritual, inviting young readers to imitate his rush fruit feast and relish the curious rodent’s clever pantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
Destruction of Regicide Weapons Across Europe
The article notes a centuries old practice of destroying weapons used against heads of state across Europe. It cites cases in Russia France Germany Austria Italy and Spain where murder weapons were pounded melted or dissolved under official oversight. It mentions attempts on czar Alexander II and Japan and recalls Lincoln and Garfield weapons rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Europe
Russia
France
Germany
Austria
Italy
Spain
Casnot
Japan
Lincoln
Garfield
Canada’s Fighting Force Ready for Rapid Call Up
Canada can mobilize 400000 fighting men into the field. The immense war potential reflects Allied strength as national defense plans enable swift deployment in crisis. Officials emphasize readiness, training, and logistical support to sustain any extended operation.
Cheltenham Waters Epitaph Remembrance Fragment
Prom lament reads Our waters killed him and two daughters as we warned about Cheltenham drinks. If we had used Epsom salts we might not lie in these vaults. Keepsake line hints at a funeral or commemorative verse from a 19th century column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom “Old Mortality
Les T
Epsom
How a Campaign Is Now Managed
A historical overview of presidential campaign organization noting the rise of money, the literary bureau, Chicago as the national hub since 1896, and the vast machinery from literature and speakers to information bureaus and multilingual materials. The piece highlights the scale and complexity of modern political operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Henry J. Raymond
Samuel J. Tilden
Tilden
Republican Party
New York
Chicago
United States
National Committee
Congress
Republican Committee
Peculiar Aversion to Perfume Halts in Chicago Church
A Chicago woman with an extreme sense of smell avoids flowers and perfume. During a quiet church service she sat away from the altar to escape fragrance, only to find a handkerchief soaked in perfume on the pew in front, suggesting a mischievous prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Chronicle
Chicago
French Tansy Tablets for Relief of Menses
Ladies praise a Paris manufactured remedy for painful and irregular menses. The French Tansy Tablets claim to remove obstructions regardless of cause. Sold only by Newbro Drug Co Butts Montana as sole agents at two dollars per box by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Augendre
Paris
France
Newbro Drug Co
Butts
Mont
Reward for information on ore theft at Montana mine
The Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company offers 2500 dollars for information leading to detection and conviction of anyone trespassing and removing ore from underground workings beneath the Pennsylvania Lode Claim Lot No 172 in Silver Bow County Montana. Agent: C. S. Batterman, Assistant Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow County
Montana
Boston
Montana Consolidated Coypar and Silver Mining Company
C. 8, Batterman, Ass
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Andrew Jackson
Mississippi
Florida
Osceola
Aguinaldo
Mexico
Gadsden Purchase
Arkansas
Hawaii
Memphis
Bald Mound
Alabama
North Carolina
Catawba
Canada
Cheltenham Waters
Inter Mountain
Yellowstone
UTTR
Anaconda
Missoula
Dillon
Bozeman
Livingston
Billings
Red Lodge
Bridger
Carbonade
Cinnabar
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