1896 Election Map Shows Republican Victory Areas
The map highlights Republican states with 271 electoral votes for McKinley and 170 for Bryan. The article discusses campaign dynamics in Chicago with Gold Democrats wavering over Bryan, opposing imperialism, and favoring free silver, while Republicans credit McKinley’s administration, Dingley tariff, and gold standard for prosperity.
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1898 Election Map Shows Republican and Democratic Votes
The diagram outlines party carried states and electoral totals. Republicans win 272 electoral votes to Democrats 175, with Minnesota and Kentucky flipping in some cases. The map notes New York and Pennsylvania shifts and forecasts Bryan needing about fifty-eight more electoral votes to win, based on state totals and districts.
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Autocars Tested for Chicago Mail Collection
Chicago postal authorities are testing autocars to replace horses for mail collection in outer districts. The vehicles resemble conventional wagons with a locked rear door and a covered body, driven by an operator seated inside. They feature low iron trucks and 30 inch pneumatic wheels, offering a modern, horseless option for daily routes.
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Experimental autos to haul mail on roads proposed
Government studies show horseless carriages could collect and deliver mail. Buffalo tests show promise though city street differences matter. Electric powered mail cars with battery motors may carry bundles. one-man operation, rear trucks hold most capacity, design resembles a light steel hose reel with a battery space behind front trucks.
Nature's War Paint: Invisible Bird Illusion at Museum
A gray duck-like bird in a Nature exhibit at the Natural History Museum appears ghostly as dark paint on its back and light on its underside creates invisibility. A clever American naturalist designed the display to show how birds and games of color help camouflage both above and below.
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Exiled Lorelei Monument Finds Home in New York
A fountain statue depicting the Lorelei and commemorating Heine, exiled from Germany for liberty advocacy, was rejected by Frankfurt and other German cities before wealthy New Yorkers funded its installation in Bronx borough New York amid debate over Heine’s American connection.
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Memorial honors Rhine legends with mermaid fountain
A long effort ended with the memorial in place at the city's northern end. Sculptured merman and mermaids at the fountain base invite better knowledge of the Rhine legends and tales.
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The Fear of Fear and Practical Courage
A Chicago Drovers Journal note argues fear should be managed by distinguishing what can be helped from what cannot. It cautions against cheerful denial and urges closing unresolvable incidents rather than dwelling on them.
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No Mustaches in Alaska
The article notes Alaskan men avoid mustaches in winter, preferring full beards to shield the throat and face while keeping the upper lip bare. Breathing moisture freezes quickly, turning a mustache into ice and freezing the face if exposed.
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Manager Reminds Fresh Actor to Think Before Acting
A manager urges a young actor to consider consequences and to think before acting, emphasizing prudence. The dialogue hints at a motto about thoughtful decision making and warns against rash moves.
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No man would be conceited if he could see himself as others see him
The remark notes how people often misjudge themselves. even the quiet waiter is urged to follow orders. It reflects on perception and humility within social roles.
Rebels Stronger Than Expected In Philippine Campaign
A Manila dispatch via Hong Kong reports Viliping rebels retain fighting spirit after San Fernando and Linnton defeats. They entrenched at Angeles and held four hours against Lieutenant Colonel Smith's troops, yet suffered heavy losses due to poor marksmanship and American tactics. Rebels mass in Cavite while harassing rail lines. reinforcements push north from Manila as clashes continue.
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Adventurous Snippet From a Historic News Column
The passage mixes anecdotes about Admiral Dewey lookalikes, Spanish sympathizers, and a series of natural disasters and pestilence notes. It references Senor Planas concealing a mustache to avoid persecution, historic hail events across Minnesota North Dakota and Iowa, West Indies cyclones, and late 19th century yellow fever outbreaks across Philadelphia New York New Orleans and other Southern cities.
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