Ben Franklin and other set pieces in a far flung column
A rambling column surveys Ben Franklin's writing method from childhood influences and notes on style. It touches on public figures Fallieres Doumer Wheeler Reed and general claims about a gold coin auction and a polemical climate, ending with a quip on the Panama Canal and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Franklin
Franklin
Paul Elmer
The
Independent
Addison
Spectator
A People's President In France
A description of France election of a new president by a presidential congress not chosen by the people and the political forces involved. It notes France’s republican era since a military monarchy and the ongoing trial of democracy with M. Fallieres elected by a majority of senators and deputies amid support from many republicans while military and clerical factions oppose popular rule.
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Fallieres
M. Doumer
Chamber of Deputies
France
M. Fallieres
France shows will to deal with Castro via forceful stance
The report notes France prefers sending warships instead of formal ultimatums to press talks with Castro, signaling a businesslike resolve in foreign policy.
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Castro
France
Rumors of Holland Shift to Republic and Global Quirks
The article surveys Holland’s uncertain future after Queen Victoria’s era hints of a republic, Hungary’s universal suffrage clash, and Osler’s jests about Mark Twain. It notes Ireland’s improving mood and bishops fearing depopulation, while Chile seeks a Klondike like gold boom with new mining fields and firms forming.
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Chile
Klondike
Fate of the Romanoffs compared to Habsburgs not Bourbons
The piece argues Russia will avoid a French revolution like the Romanoff dynasty is safeguarded by peasant support. It compares history from Francis Joseph to Nicholas II, foresees universal suffrage and collaboration with Witte to craft a new imperial law.
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Francis Joseph
Austria
Russia
Nicholas II
France
Brittany
la Vendee
Zemstvos
Witte
World economic progress and critiques of policy
Reports from major nations show widespread industrial growth and revived trade while the United States and Canada enjoy expanding foreign commerce. Inspector Braun criticizes immigrant misuse of citizenship while praising harsh national security measures. pension plans for the blind are proposed. British reform debates intensify as Keating's cutlery is praised.
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United States
Great Britain
Germany
France
Austria
Belgium
Canada
South Africa
Japan
Manchuria
Korea
Braun
Department of Commerce and Labor
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George
L. Lamb
C.r.lamb
G.e.lamb
Sec
P. Davis
Treas
Mel Clinton
Minneapolis
Minn
Clinton
Leavenworth
Wash
Pine
Tumwater Light & Water Co
Tumwater
Procent Mine
W. H. Hadley
Paren Savings
Burke & CO
Overland Restaurant
Jno
Bjork
Overland Hotel
the Overland Restaurant
Haraieton
Harrington
Leavenworth Mer. Co
ECHO
Chase & Sanborn
Carhartt
Leavenworth Mercantile CO
United States Mint
Uncle Sam
Wheeler
Tom Reed
Reed
Stevens
Panama Canal
Holland
Victoria
England
Hungary
Dr. Osler
Mark Twain
Ireland
Czar
World Prosperity
Irish Independent
Edward F. Jones
Massachusetts
Baltimore
John Burns
Board of Guardians of
Mamesbury
Keating
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