New Mexico in Transition Toward Statehood Debate
A detailed portrait of New Mexico as it may enter the Union, outlining promises of Mexican citizenship rights, population, education, and the Pueblo Indians. It notes Santa Fe as the old capital, Kearney's capture in 1846, and the territorial governance legacy. The piece highlights the pueblos’ role, economy, and social structure in the path toward statehood.
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Ioner
New Monloe
Santa Fe
America
Claly
New Mexico
Fien
Kearney
Executive Department
Con
Lew Wallace
Bien Hur
Chinese in the Philippines Dominant in Trade and Banking
A Manila era report notes Chinese ownership of four banks and several newspapers, extensive control over customs and import channels, and dominance in wholesale and shipping for the islands. It cites 199 of 489 importers as Chinese, with strong links to vessels, freight, and inland markets.
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Vistom House
Custom House
Islands
Manila
Russia and Turkey May Soon Be Engaged in Death Struggle
A Vienna dispatch says Austria has mobilized three army corps for Mitrovitzs occupation, while fears of Balkan upheaval grow. Reports note Albanian agitation and potential Austrian or Russian moves, with Russia contemplating a peace strategy but ready to act if needed, including possible routes from Odessa to Varna and Bosporus defenses.
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Russia
Turkey
Austria
Agram
Tarajevo
Temester
Readmnen
Mitrovitzs
London
Vienna
Balkana
Bosnia
Wersegoving
Avystria
Berlin
Montenegro
Nitroviten
Prisptina
Ttć
Novi-Bazar Isable
Kine
Constantinople
Albania
Czar
Mendermeann
Roumania
San Stephano
Bosporus
Secret to Well Kept The Seer of Carbon Paper Trade
A curious note highlights a craftsman known for making carbon paper and typewriter ribbons, a skill kept within a small circle of about two dozen enthusiasts.
Jade Find in Southern Josephine County Oregon Grows Geological Interest
A discovery of jade in the Althouse district of southern Josephine county Oregon has miners collecting samples in Grant's Pass. United States Mineral Surveyor H C Perkins positively identified the samples as jade, a mineral not previously found in North America. The find promises significant geological importance and may lead to thorough investigation by scientists and investors.
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Althouse
Josephine County
Grant's Pass
Kansas City
United States
H. C Perkins
Indian Creeks
Orient
Kara Kash
Turkestan
New Zealand
Pacific
South America
North American
D A R Tale Of Ancestry And A Misused Portrait
A New York Press tale recounts a rich woman's boast over a miniature portrait of her supposed ancestor. In Boston she shows it off and claims the man with red hair is her grandfather, only to be told the portrait is actually Patrick Henry's and he never married.
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New York
Suddendough
Boston
Patrick Henry
Little American Girl Questions Homely English Peer
A nameless English noble, mocked for his ugliness, recounts a dinner table tale from America. A young American girl pores over him and asks if he is the British lord. He confirms his title, she replies she is not satisfied, she is more disappointed.
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America
Small Guns Proved Best In War Says Navy Lieutenant
Lieut Williams in the federal building discusses naval recruiting and recalls the Spanish American War. He argues that small guns were most effective at Santiago as large turrets and guns failed to hit, noting the heavy weight and difficulty in aiming such big weapons. The worn line of the paper hints at the same theme.
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Williams
Sim Hon
Battleeship
Naval Oficer
Santiago
Jung
Leutenant
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Mexico
Guadaie Hidulen
A Dueblo Inman Belle
Philippines
Macedonia
Rumala
St Petersburg
Pnilippe
Ume
Star Mars
Sofa
Alasias
Wnat
Asia Minor
Oregon
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