The Philippine Trade and American Opportunity Abroad
The piece argues that Philippine business potential hinges on governance by either maintaining Spanish rule, establishing a protectorate, or continuing under American control. It cites existing American and British interests, potential mining and industrial roles, and advice for merchants on adapting to local tastes and logistics for profitable investment.
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Philippine Islands
Manila
Philippines
United States
Spain
Dagupan
China and Manila Steamship Company
China Navigation Company, Limited
Red Funnel
Jardine, Mathexon & Co
Islands
Warner, Blodgett & Co
Far East
Philippine
Cleveland
Atlanta
Denver
Manila College
Zebu
Mindanao
Pennsylvania
Russia
Sumatra
Orient
Most Unlimited
China
Japan
Fale Ess
Uncle Sam
England
Hongkong
Shanghai
Tientain
Nagasaki
Kobe
Osaka
Yokohama
Luzon Sugar Refining Company
China Sugar Refining Company
Australia
Europe
America
Ansonia
Waterbury
One Man Must Rule Time In Command
A Young Shafter at a frontier post settles a time dispute among officers. After each claims their watch is correct the commanding general states the official time is five minutes past eight, illustrating the absolute authority of the commander in military matters.
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United States Army
Shafter
Leutenant
Coffin Furniture Roams Cape Farmhouse Parlors
In Cape Colony farms Boers keep a ready coffin in the main room as a furniture piece. A farmer, famed to the writer, bought a teak and silver coffin 80 years ago and has buried three wives using common coffins, while his own awaits. He now uses the polished coffin as a day couch to accustom himself to its future use.
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Germantown
Philadelphia Record
Cape
Cape Times
German correspondent mocks long legal sentence in Komische Volkszeitung
A London Globe note recalls a Komische Volkszeitung item where a 607 word sentence spans 69 lines. The word serpent caused printers to stop after 450 words, a full stop ending the lengthy clause. The anecdote praises readable sentences across daily routines.
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Komische Volkszeitung
London Globe
Maid and matron clash over ideals of a suitable husband
The matron questions the maid about qualities sought in a husband and fears disappointment for young girls. The maid asserts certainty, provoking a sigh from the matron and a demand for clarity about expectations.
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Chicago Post
Daring Young Man Questions Daughter’s Dress Height
Mrs Giddibus explains her daughter wears short dresses to avoid assumptions about their relation. The exchange highlights social norms and perceptions in the Cleveland Leader excerpt.
Fragmentary Quarrel Dialogue Cited in OCR Text
The readable lines show a quarrel between Hattie and Jack with a response from Filla. The garbled OCR yields a partial quote about a dispute and a remark that implies a reaction to an accusation.
Collision on the Northwestern Line Kills One Injures Several
A rear collision on a Northwestern line at Pinkney street caused one death and five serious injuries. An engine buried a dining car. two freight cars derailed. Victims include Harry Jones of Chicago and Otto Parsons, with others from Omaha and Boone injured.
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Omana
Pinkney Street
Harry Jones
Chicago
Otto Homedale
Boone
Otto Parsons
J. Westerhelde
Omaha
M. W. Brandt
Mike Smith
Frank Speck
Madden
D. F. Danner
Misread Architecture by a Lady of Letters
Harriet Martineau admired a gate as “truly oriental” and “wonderful taste,” later learning the pattern came from Birmingham. Sir Charles Murray notes her sharp mind but imperfect deductions during a stroll by the Mahamoudieh canal.
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Harriet Martineau
Charles Murray
Egypt
W. Larking
Mahamoudieh Canal
Martineau
Larking
Birmingham
Umbrella Mystery In London Street Exchange
A man rushing to an appointment in London lost his umbrella when a swell held it at a dangerous angle. The hurried pedestrian plucked the umbrella away and, moving around, returned it saying in a suave tone I found it in my eye.
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London
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