Misalomariog in China and other oddities in a Kansas agitant
A miscellany of global curios includes misalomariog in China easing church book orders, Alaska as a sportsmen paradise, labor scarcity in Switzerland, and a fish comparison between sterlet from Siberia and pompani from the Gulf of Mexico. The piece also notes a Persoian child’s party anecdote, political candidacy ethics, Australian efforts against rabbits, a Nebraskan preacher turning back to pulpit after newspaper editing, Spanish thunderbolt fragments, brain memory research, and English women’s growing political engagement.
Taft Commission Plans Census in Philip pine Islands
The Taft commission appoints a supervisor to conduct a census in the Philippine Islands. The survey aims to count inhabitants and explore mineral, agricultural potential, and social conditions. It notes 84 tribes with many dialects and native use of Mauser rifles and Boson in huts. The piece also cites Le Nature on dangers of using old spiders web to staunch bleeding and mentions tetagua ar and jockjaw references.
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Taft Commission
Philippine Islands
Philippines
le Nature
Rogers Locomotive Works in Paterson Faces Closure
Paterson New Jersey faces a decline as Rogers Locomotive Works warns 1500 workers may lose their jobs with the plant closing. Contracts on hand will keep some busy until December 1, then the yard may be sold or broken up.
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Patterson
N. J
Rogers Locomotive Works
Rogers Works
Paterson
Washington
Carnegie
Jacob B. Rogers
Robert 8. Hughes
Rogers Locomotive Company
John Clark
Paisley
Scotland
Charles Danforth & Co
Rogers Company
Outhwest
Open Door policy challenged by open market critique
The piece argues U S policy, shaped by Britain, serves English prestige in the Orient while Americans pay blood and treasure. It contends the Open Door is a rhetoric for free trade against weaker nations, noting large foreign purchases vs small U S exports to China and questioning who benefits. The writer urges a reevaluation of priorities.
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China
England
Russia
Thia
Great Britain
Far East
United States
Felix
America
Orient
Secretary Wilson On Imperialism Sparks Fire In Tolwo
James Wilson, secretary of agriculture, urged expansion and control of foreign colonies, arguing self government is unsafe under past imperial policy. He claimed American interests require domination and warned that local autonomy would threaten Christian civilization and global order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilson
Simec
Tolwto
Adday
Thowsieland Paravastonn
Manila
Tatand
Luzon
McKinley
Imperialis
James Kocerll Lowell
Paris
Llberty
Vote to Kill Imperialism: Fusionists Clash With Republicans
The piece warns that electing McKinley means continued imperialism, a large standing army, and a trusts-backed government. It accuses Hanna and Republicans of pursuing imperial aims, urges voters to reject imperialism this fall, and to oppose a powerful army and corporate influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna Marchine
McKinley
Hanna
Frank
China
Bryan
Santy
Republicans Don’t Care in Portland Maine Argus
The Portland Maine Argus argues Republicans show apathy and overconfidence, noting some voters seem indifferent to McKinley’s fate. It contends a man becomes great or small by his own will, suggesting internal motivation rather than mere luck or external forces.
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Portland
Maine
McKinley
Campaign Lie Exposed On Newspaper Switches
A Chicago Republican paper claimed a nationwide switch of papers from Bryan to McKinley in 1896. Investigations show only three papers flipped, with Denver Times and Denver Republican among them. Other listed papers largely opposed Bryan then and now. Galveston Post false claims debunked.
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Chicago
Bryan
McKinsey
Istis
Denver
Colo
Times
Republican
Wellston
Sentinel
Beloit
Wis
Daily News
Louieville
Post
Louisville
Dispatch
New Haven
Register
Hartford
Mans
Manchester
Union
Nashville
Tenn
Danner
Richmond
Galveston
Tex
Globe
Raleigh
N. C
Observer
Burlington
Gayette
Charlotte
Charleston
8. C
Evening Post
McKinley
Cole
Worcenter
Courier-Journal
The
New York World
Chicago Chronicle
Louisville Courier- Journal
Louisville Times-Diapatch
Springfield
Washington Times
Bryan Reorulta
Lst
Chicago American
Chicago Record
Chicago News
New York Herald
New York Post
Brymnay
Bryan bid for Philippine policy plan voiced by W J Bryan
The Bryan Policy criticizes Republican silence on plans for the Philippine islands. Bryan asks if Republicans have a public plan and urges voters to accept or reject a plan already presented for over a year. He argues for transparent governance and questions secrecy in policy toward Cubans and Filipinos.
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Philippine Islands
W. J. Bryan
Play the Baby Act and Imperialism Debate
The Public argues that critics feign the baby act to shift responsibility for imperialism onto Mr. Bryan. They contend his Paris treaty stance differs from an amendment that would sustain the Spanish war, implying McKinley set the policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
McKinley
Missionaries In China Nava Cancelled Orders For Books
A report notes that Nava canceled orders for 100 009 books in China, triggering logistical troubles. The action affected publishers and distributors, with potential delays and financial implications in regional trade networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Nava
Ghost ship Pioneer found as Indians stage sorrow dance
Skeleton crew of the Victoria schooner Pioneer lies aboard the abandoned vessel in Quatsino Sound. Indians mourn with a calamitous sorrow dance, mutilating faces and bodies in a ritual that lasts until exhaustion and fainting. The ship, missing since 1898 near Vancouver Island, is said to have drifted ashore after a long silence.
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Quataino Sound
British Columbia
Pioneer
Victoria
B.C
Quatsino Sound
North Pacific
Lock
Behring Sea
Vancouver Island
Lightning dangers and US weather bureau statistics
A 19th century style report notes the weather bureau tracks lightning effects rather than bolts, citing 312 annual US strikes and 2,500 in nine years. It details July danger, August losses, regional patterns, and livestock casualties, with oak trees most often struck.
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Weather Bureau
Lightning Statistica
United States
Hehmning
New York State
Idaho
Arizona
California
Oregon
Nevada
Utah
Europe
Turean Ia
Buddhist Priestly Split in Siam Two Sects Named
The Siamese Buddhist priesthood is divided into two sects. The Mah Nekata the Large Body is the older mass order, while the Hama Yuta Nekata the Body Who Follows Righteousness is newer and more aristocratic with its members composed mainly of scholarly men.
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Siam
Inesa
Countess Hopetoun of Scotland Noted Lady in London Society
The countess of Hopetoun and her husband, first governor general of the Admiratian commonwealth, are prominent in Gcotland circles. She ranks among Lond Ven's four daughters, with her mother being a daughter of Wauchope.
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Hopetoun
Scotland
Countess of
Paid in Gold Dust in Alaska Local Currency
A Mianouri pauper received a remittance of 1.50 in gold dust forwarded from Eagle Station Alaska. It is the only currency in circulation there valued at 18 per ounce. King Conters ay Mhmon Mr J Parker Anderman, a British Museum librarian from Jedburgh, was conferred by the king of Servia for literary services as commander of the Order of St. Sara.
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Eagle Station
Alaska
King Conters Ay
J. Parker Anderman
British Museum
Jedburgh
Servia
Order of St. Sara
De Laval Cream Separators Win Grand Prize at Paris Exposition
The De Laval cream separators win the grand prize from the International Jury at the Paris Exposition over many rivals. Other awards go to various models of separators, with lesser prizes granted to several makers. The Boston Elevated Railway offers about 100000 free tickets through churches and charities for mothers children and the sick and aged unable to pay.
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de Laval
Ostan'n Fresh Air
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Mogul Engine Delivers Fast Run for New York Central
An Albany Times-Union editorial lauds New York Central and Hudson River Railroad for its top rail system and crew. Engine No. 948 hauled Southwestern Limited No. 11 over 916 tons, 1,212 feet long, NY to Albany in 3 hours 15 minutes, illustrating superb roadbed and safety efforts by staff from president to trackmen.
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New York Central
Southwestern Limited
New York
Albany
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
Callaway
Albany Times-Union
Homeseekers Excursion Tickets to South Dakota Exposition
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway offers regular Homeseekers' Excursion tickets to South Dakota at one rate plus $2 round trip on Sept 18 and Oct 2 1900 to Mitchell for the Corn Belt Exposition Sept 26 to Oct 4 1900. It showcases the state's agricultural resources and cheap lands. Contact ticket agents or Geo. Hy Heatford for details.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
South Dakota
Mitchell
5. D
Chicago, Milwaukee& St. Paul Railway
Geo. Hy Heatford
Chicago
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Garnett, Et
Kanbay
Misalomariog
Tanceira
Switzerland
Italy
Bohemia
Silesia
Siberian
Gulf of Mexico
Tabriz
Persia
Tuaimina
Australia
A. Hi
Jilin
Chaldron
Neb
Jaen
Cordova
Granada
Spain
Royal Society of Canada
James Grant
Atlantic
Smart
London
Primrosé Dames
Women's Liberal Federation
M’kinley
Wilson
Inddhitet Prteatinut
Allen
Olmeted
LeRoy, N. Z
Hed Cross
Hedon
Slicker
Bott
Miier
Aale Tower
Boston
Maa
Roatmant Rae A
He M
Aen
Gee
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