Li Hung Chang and Franco News Echo in 1900 Statesman
The Marshall Michigan Statesman notes Li Hung Chang’s 74 year tour of the world and contrasts Western progress with Asia. It also praises France’s republic amid Bonapartist threats and Bourborn anxiety, urging Franco and United States unity in a soon to be modern world.
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Li Nung Chang
Gladatons
Bismarck
China
Li Hung Chang
Grant
Tie
Atnte
John D. Rockefeller
John
Chang
West
Asia
United States
Jertu
France
Leo XIII
Vatican
Republic of
Franco
Great Brotherhood of Nations
Li Hung Chang Among The Four Great Men Of Our Era
The passage discusses Li Hung Chang as potentially the greatest of four prominent figures once known to General Grait. Beaconsfield Gambetta Bismarck are noted with mixed legacies, Gambetta dying early and Bismarck’s temper harming his reputation, while Li Hung Chang is praised for his temperate, thoughtful and enduring intellect at age 74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Chang
General Grait
Beaconsfield
Bismarck
Gambetta
Raul
Lismarck
Li Hong Chang
Germans celebrate Bedau date amid French Commune memories
The text recalls the 1870 battles at Bedau and the Sept 2 1870 surrender of Napoleon III to Prussians, followed by the Sept 4 proclamation of the French Republic and the Commune. It notes German enthusiasm for Bedau’s anniversary and mentions German patent rules taking effect within three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadan
Bedau
Waa
Napoleon
The Victor Mine at Cripple Creek Foreign Investors Gain
A historical feature notes foreign ownership in American gold and silver mines. The Victor mine at Cripple Creek rose from nothing to a million dollars in four years, then changed hands for profits. French gardeners bought stock, finally owning 49 percent as the rest went to French investors, while Wall Street resisted overvaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viétor
Cripgzle Creek
New York
Wall Street
Victor Pain
Vowie French Invalieta Hive
New York City Seen Through Westward Eyes in 19th Century Press
A regional exchange critiques New York newspapers for provincialism and patriotism toward the West while praising Chicago’s Columbian Exposition. The piece contrasts eastern hostility to the West with western vigor and notes urban street noise as a social issue amid commentary on public decorum and licit remedies.
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Springfield
Mass
Chicago Times- Herald
New York City
Republican
Boston
Llndeon River
Springfield Journal
New York
Ioc
BCMA
West
Por
Chicago
Year of intense emotion dominates public life
A peculiar year of heightened sentiment sweeps politics, romance, and religion as speakers flood the summer with extravagant metaphor. Observers note heated quarrels in love and family scenes, while a Christian alliance meeting at Old Orchard Beach raises 101,500 to evangelize Africa, including a $25,000 pledge for a steam launch.
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Beford Thi
Christian Alliance
Old Orchard Beach
Africa
Manuscript Publishing and Everyday Dangers in a Summer Issue
A 19th century reflection argues most manuscripts fail to publish, praising careful writing and discouraging maiden efforts. It warns the steel frame umbrella risks shocking electric wires, and describes summer heat draining faces with a pallid, anxious appearance as people rush through sunlit days.
Public debate on physician rights to inventions and remedies
The piece discusses whether doctors may keep medical discoveries private for profit, opposing universal sharing of brainwork. It suggests legitimate forms like manufacturing with one’s name, critiques standard ethics, and notes a New York paper’s depiction of Grant’s tomb under construction, asking when it will be finished.
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New York
Grant
United States
Preife
Chicago
Crumado
Board of Trade Today
Hsgu
Bhige
Baige
Ife
Opansil
Wetton
Chinese statesman Hung Chang visits Cleveland in 19th century tribute
Li Hung Chang, recalled resident Saturday in Cleveland, is hosted by President Cleveland and local dignitaries in a cordial reception. A breakfast toast honors old-time friends as Hung Chang tours Waldorf and Grant's tomb, meeting Colonel Foster and merchants before a quiet, forty minute stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tary Addrassey
Li Honng Chang
Chinnmuin
Whitney
Turro
Cleveland
Hia
Ina
Hung Chang
Colonel Foster
Eroy
Grant
Col. Od. Grant
Lightning destroys the State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children
Aug 31 report details a severe lightning strike at Glenwood causing a fire that destroyed the State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children. About 160 children were evacuated safely. losses estimated at 160000 dollars. Fire discovered late. poor water pressure and lack of ladders hindered the Glenwood department. Cornell Bluffs responders arrived hours later. The institution housed roughly 600 inmates annually, with 50 asleep at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love Institute For
Lenwood
State Institution
Chdren
Gafély
Glenwood Fire Department
Cornell Bluffs Department
Doubtful Text Sparks Preacher and Lay Brother Quibble
An eminent preacher misquotes a biblical line and a lay brother counters with a sharp critique. The preacher defends the sermon by noting it required thought and study while the lay brother mocks the premises, comparing the idea to a nephew who thinks he knows it all but is an idiot. An ad endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla as a nerve tonic and blood purifier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shive
Kansas City Tragedy and Mixed Market Notes
Tragic discovery in Kansas City reveals Mrs Green and three children slain by the mother who then killed herself with a revolver. The case follows a report on commodity and livestock prices from Chicago and New York, with wheat, oats, and cattle quotes, plus a health testimonial endorsing Phel’s Catarrh Cure and Wu’s Family Pills.
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Kansas City
Kanais City
W. C. Green
Bie Four
Phel
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Fr. Cheney & CO
Tae. Wu
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