Burden and Opportunity in New Possessions Debate
The Dull Index reports on political rhetoric about governing newly acquired territories, citing the sentiment that the burden is our opportunity. It references President Lincoln era themes, local editorial jabs at Alton Democrat coverage, and speculation on a Republican attorney candidate Jake Van der Merida.
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Ilinois
Kentucky
Alton Democrat
Democrat
Alben
Trotan
Jake van der Merida
Sousty
Jake
Poison arrows from East Africa studied by Berlin expert
Profamer Robert Koch and Prof Brieger examine from East Africa a poisoned arrow set with hollow shafts and venom tipped points. The examination notes heart effects and potential sedative outcomes, suggesting deep, century old knowledge of poisons and their physiological impact.
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Robert Koch
East Africa
Profeator Brieger
Berlin Institute For
Brefevner Briemer
Rkmas
Apiares
Wired
Begonny Sect of Russians Endures Self Sacrifice in Oven Rite
A fringe group called the Begonny from Ternowo near Tiraspol practices collective death through burial or cremation as an act of political and personal liberty. Members reject identity documents and passports, oppose compulsory military service, and seek wisdom abroad. Four families reportedly died in a single day, with others praying and mourning as charred remains were honored.
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Begonny
Ternowo
Tiraspol
Russia
Empression of South Africa from a Springfield correspondent
A Springfield Republican correspondent describes poverty in South Africa, noting limited cereals and vegetables, reliance on imported eggs and butter, and barren landscapes. He contrasts crisp air with shabby Cape Town architecture and rough wooden settlements with corrugated iron roofs amid a harsh environment.
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Empression
South Africa
Springfield Republican
Madeira
Cape Town
England
Gape Colony
Africa
Driftwood Drift Onshore Near Alaska Islands Attracts Attention
Travelers note vast driftage between Yakatag and Kyak Islands, twelve hundred miles northeast of Seattle. Logs and timbers from Asia and North America wash ashore, some 150 feet long with roots, many species, barkless and stone hard. Ruby sand and traces of gold are found beneath the wood deposits.
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Alaska
Yakatag
Kyak Islands
Seattle
Loge
Japan
China
Indian
Asia
California
Washington
American
Weird Lithuanian wedding custom ties ears to groom
In Lithuania a curious Russian influenced wedding ritual requires the bride to have her ears pierced or examined by the groom before the ceremony. The practice aims to ensure she has made a sound choice, with consequences if she later regrets her husband.
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Lithuania
Russia
New First Class Chicago Omaha Line To Be Inaugurated
New fast vestibuled train line between Chicago and Omaha to begin daily service January 28 1900 with through sleeping car dining car and regular stops. President timetable notes from Tara Iowa and Central western line expansion. Train features include Pullman sleeping car free reclining chair car and buffet library smoking car.
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Chicago-Omaha
Tara
Iowa
The
Central
Chicago
Omaha
Illnois
Ilinois Central
American Tourist Association
New Short Line Omaha to Minneapolis and St Paul
A fast vestibule night train runs daily with through Pullman sleeping car and coaches. A fast day train runs daily except Sunday with through parlor car and coaches.
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Omaha-Minneapolis and
St. Paul
Pullman
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