Siam and Its People A Great Eastern Venice
The article reviews Siam to France relations, tracing 1787 to 1884 disputes and French incursions, Siamese borders and tributary links, and Cochin China and Anam’s role. It describes Siam’s two-king system, royal revenue and corruption, mandatory labor, and a rich yet underdeveloped economy. Bangkok is depicted as a cosmopolitan capital with Western influence and tensions with Chinese residents and foreign interests. Bangkok is called the Eastern Venice with riverward housing and cholera-driven reforms.
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Siam
France
Louis XIV
India
East India Company
Hindostan
Cochin China
Hangkok
Bangkok
Jove
Venice
Guyera
McKinleyism and Clevelandism Debate and Veterans Rally
The piece argues over McKinley tariff policies versus free trade under Cleveland, praising McKinleyism’s prosperity and warning of Clevelandism’s ruin. It features Union veterans defending national honor, laments on industrial decline, and critiques of Democratic governance and Sherman Law rhetoric. It notes wartime veterans, political attacks, and looming electoral stakes.
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McKinleylen
Clevelandiam
McKinleylem
New York Preas
Siam McKinley
Phairmen
Pittgetitat Congresa
American Congress
Stallute
Atlantic
Wavor
United States
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Congress
Igbor
Harrison
Democratic Party
Congress
Baye
Kansas City Journal
Gresham
Cleveland
Brenigee
Indianapolis Prepares for Grand Army National Encampment
Indianapolis gears up for the twenty-seventh Grand Army of the Republic encampment to begin Sept 4 with rails at one cent per mile round trip. Accommodations are planned for up to 125000 visitors, including 80 halls and schoolhouses and a large barrack for 25000 veterans on East Washington Street. The program features parades, fireworks, and regimental reunions, with Chief arrangements by Fortune and extensive private lodging options at 25c lodging and meals to 2 a day, plus 50s for meals in some cases.
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The
Union
Republic
United States
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Petersburg
New York
Indianapolls
Indianapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
Fortune
Problom
Veterana
A & Responsible
State House
Vurt House
Harrison
Welscert
Indiana
Emai Relief Corps
Tomlinson
Tomlinson Hall
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Its
Menang
Monang
Pulo Condula
Mato
Saigon
Kingdom of
Cambodia
Snll
British Burmah
Burmah
China
Ita Ats Most Limita
Kinin
Tonquin
Asia
Knowi ag-Anam
Cochin Chins
Chulalong Kom I
Somideth Phra Paraminde Maha
Stam
Amazongs OF
Jeythin
Bruchsels
Brussels
Philadelphia Press
Mugwump
Republican House of Representatives
Republican
Amuskeag
Stark Corporation
America
Manchester Mirror
G. A. R. Encampment
Lodgioga
Anderson, Depuy & Co
Chartiera
Bi State
Oles
St. Lous
Rpmeacon Penitentiary
Keystone Hung, Case Company
Philadelphia
Wecotu
Franklin Milea
Long Sioep
Dr. Miles
Ekhart
Ind
W, i. Elution
Dr. Schilling
Fitgher
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