The Empire in India The White Rulers and the Garrison
Meredith Townsend argues in the Fortnightly Review that in India the governing power is a small white elite. He contends the empire rests on a caste of less than fifteen hundred men who wield policy, finances, and control, while white settlers vanish. The piece laments the impermanence of any lasting white presence, noting five year tenures and shifting leaders across viceroys, councils, and generals.
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Rome
Sweden
Holland
India
Cruise
Belgium
Indie
London
Benares
Venice
Tom End Pateres
Caveles
Calcutta
Surrey Plains
New South Wales
Sea
Florida
Americas
Java
Europe
Meredith Townsend
Crocker
Buffalo News
Good Book for Hot Weather
The supply of any commodity answers the demand in quality no less than in quantity, and the use to which summer develops practical reading for comfort and thought.
Reflections on Summer Readers and Bank Share Choices
The piece discusses popular summer novels and reader habits, noting how plots prioritize entertainment and scenery over moralizing. It contrasts urban and country life memories and includes excerpts from Stevenson and others, then delves into bank stock versus real estate investments among prominent figures like the Havemeyers, Stewart, Morgan, and Pyne.
Belmont banker and bank stock magnate noted
An elderly Wall Street observer praises a Belmont financier as a major bank stock holder with a half century of business success and vast fortune. He avoids real estate and railroads, prefers banking investments, and is rumored to own millions in banks, a pattern echoed by the Astors in historical context.
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Bar of
America
Manhattan
Havemeyers
Old
Bank of New York
A. T. Stewart
Stewart
Morgan
Percy R. Pyne
City Bank
Moses Taylor
Taylor
New York and Express
Belmont
Wall Street
Astors
John Jacob
Theatre Etiquette In The Early Show Some Observations
The Washington Critic notes audiences during summer shows may wander between acts with soda water. A solo woman or small groups attend without male escorts, each paying their own seat while avoiding seating during intermission curtain calls.
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Washinton Critle
At the Reception weaves odd social portraits and quotes
The scene presents Mrs Gadabout and Mrs Lovemeter in a social gathering. The narrator notes Patten and a husband figure, comparing him to the letter q. Conversational snippets reveal playful banter about resemblance and social roles, with mentions of Jesse and G. Talk in a light, comic register.
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Gadabout
Lovemeter
Patten
Lettes
Ware
Lovemuatch
Mke
Jesse
Sister Jenkinson Refuses to Hear Mission Appeal
A minister urges aid for heathen abroad while Sister Jenkinson humorously resists, claiming extreme hearing loss and mockingly saying she cannot hear the plea. The exchange unfolds in Drake’s Magazine style.
Canal company experiments with steam engine powered boats
A British canal company tests a steam driven boat system. Four boats draw at seven miles per hour using a shared steam engine powering paired vessels.
Notice of Lands and Court Claims in Beaverhead District
Notice and summons involve Susan A. Oren Dilion Montini filing to prove irrigation and reclamation of land. witnesses named John Shively John Poindexter and others. District court actions also reference a foreclosure or tax suit against Benjamin White O Allen and others regarding Beavorhead County Montana and the First Judicial District.
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Unitep Sraves Lane
Ueda
Susan A. Oren
Dilion
Montini
Dillon
Montana
John Shively
John ¢. Poindextar
Moneayth W. Langhomne
Register
Ett
Helens
Mont
Sicory
Melton
Gibiton
Janes
Thamas M. Selway
John CC. Jonis
Thomas
Porch
Lars dAansen
Dillon, Mont
S. W. Lananoune
Orstret
First Judicial District
Ing
Beaverhead
Beaverhead County
Montina Cerritory
Cluintif
Ve. Id
Fervis
Benjamin &. White
O. Alen
Seley
Mentuna
Kal BK
Yen
Montihet
Beiverhind
Seorthcer
Ferris
Hirst National Bank of
Klemmamis
Seong
Elaine
Monting
Zaddey of
Aurest
Bow. McConsens
J. W. Senenck
Seputy
Wos
Barbour
Knowles & 0
Forbis
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Che Dillon Cribune
Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
WCE
Levi P. Morton
Yor
Engilas
Wyveach
Arlo Ates
Speekly Gallery
Robert Louis Stevenson
Scribers Magazine
Texel Botlegs
R. CO. Halliday
Areada
W. J. Lemps Beer
Idanha Water
Brontana St
Dillon, Montana
C. W. Dart Hardware Co
Montana St., Dillon, Mont
Dillon Jewelry and Cai
Stor Ford Dillon, Mont Watches Foxacting Service
L. Kupfer
W Deoalor In
Howard
and Elgin
Rockford
L. C. Fyhrie & CO
California Powder Works
Edward Marlow
Helena Street
Montanue
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