Influential Books List Reflects Century’s Thought
New Orleans Times Democrat surveys which ten nineteenth century books most shaped thought and action. Editor asks scholars and leaders to name influential works, with testaments to Darwin, Goethe, Mill, Stowe, Carlyle, Ruskin, and others. debate over what truly influenced the era persists.
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Outlook
Darwin
Arigh of Speerorthy
Waust I Tegel
Tennyxai
George A. Gordon
Gorthe
Vogel
Carlyle
Tennyson
Dar Stowe
Tindlerson
Green
Hanne
Arthur
Hadley
Napoleon
Goethe
Hegel
Schopentimar
Will
Fred
Sainte-Leuve
Mrs. Stowe
Uncle Tom
Renan
Jesus
G. Stanky
Leyte
Strauss
Marin
Urete Tom
Warener
Tosen
William de Wt Hyde
1Logel
Gomte
Lyell
Orin
Spe
Spencer
Zimerson
Ruskin
Cabin
Browning
Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Scott
Heine
Wordsworth
Robert Owen
Emerson
Tolstoy
Yawthorne
Thomas Wentworth Hipglogon
Bonns
Higginson
Cnock
Canjlinal Newman
John Stuart Mill
Liverty
New Orleans Times Democrat
Chinsée Antipathies and ancient divides described
Ex Minister Angell argues in the Atlantic that Chinese antipathy to Western foreigners stems from deep rooted differences in belief temperament and history. He notes a wide chasm between Asiatic and European peoples with divergent economic ideas inventions and religion and cites insults used by conquerors and by Chinese toward outsiders. The piece discusses grievances tied to open ports and foreign contact.
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West
Angell
Atlantic
India
Obnoxious treaties and railways across borders
Describes forceful imposition of treaties, railway and telegraph construction, and mining practices disturbing ancestral graves and feng shui. Warns that foreign presence, seen in ports and interior by missionaries, brings disorder to the people.
Chinese Government and the Empress Dowager's Power
Ex-Minister Angell analyzes China’s government as an absolute monarchy with emperors aided by can- nies and boards, plus a censorate. Strong rulers sustain governance while weak ones invite court intrigue and provincial inefficiency. The Empress Dowager may wield vast power, as in 1880 when the child emperor was controlled by two empresses behind a curtain.
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Angell
Atlantic
Heavenly
Peking
China
Ruskin as a Reformer in Social Thought
Charles H. Moore critiques John Ruskin in The Atlantic, arguing he lacked patience and proper method for social reform. He notes Ruskin’s emphasis on divine laws and reformist zeal, yet cites weaknesses in temperament and overextension. Despite flaws, Ruskin’s teaching and critique of art endure as uplifting, high-minded inspiration.
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Ruskin
Charles H. Moore
Atlantic
Datira
Trade in Christmas Toys Expands to Global Markets
The total value of toy trade in the United States has risen to vast levels with estimates ranging from 15 to 30 million dollars yearly. About one third of this trade flows to foreign markets as domestic manufacturers push into Europe. Iron toys and tin toys are shipped abroad, especially to England, while most five to seven million games are produced annually, many remaining in the U.S. Inventors such as Dr. George W. Monks of Boston have earned over 25 thousand dollars from the game Hat a over the past twelve years.
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England
United States
George TW. Monks
Boston
Handwriting Reveals Character Says Howard
A handwriting expert asserts handwriting carries personal identity and reflects character. He argues each peculiarity signals a trait, comparing writing style to voice and gait, stating that a writer’s personality is mirrored in penmanship.
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Lullard Howard
Home Companion
Mutual Deception in Newlywed Political Banter
In a witty domestic exchange, Mrs Newlywed accuses her husband of deception before the warfra te era. He concedes he misread his own prospects, joking that he once believed his wife would secure a barrel seat as a United States senator.
Nut Harvesters and Squirrels In The Autumn Woods
The Little Chronicle of Chicago describes autumn nut gathering by boys and girls and the work of animals like red squirrels, chipmunks, gray squirrels, and a nuthatch. It notes how acorns, walnuts, and beech nuts are cached, shells show squirrel work, and birds and mammals prepare stores for winter.
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Little Chronicle of
Chicago
Claims for Losses in Cuba Raise US Liability Question
The German embassy pressed Cuba related losses on the United States, arguing for damages due to the Cuban insurrection and ensuing events. The State Department refused responsibility, aligning with the Porto Rican claim against Cuba, citing current conditions as preventing liability. Other governments with similar claims await Cuba’s independence to pursue them.
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Germany
State Department
Washington
Cuba
Geren
Department of State
United States
Porto Rice
Gov. Allen
Porto Rico
Wal States
Jiu
Under the Holly Bough Poem Fragment of Memory and Love
A fragment titled Under the Holly Bough offers a nostalgic call to loved ones to gather and let fond memories grow stronger in a fast fading year. The verse addresses sister, friend, brother, mother, sire, child, young man, and maiden, urging unity through shared reminiscence and affection.
John Gordon Dies in Buffalo Headed Steamboat Interests Leader
John Gordon, formerly general manager of the J. J. Hill steamboat interests, died in Buffalo, N.Y. His work in river transportation spanned decades and included leadership roles guiding major steamship operations. The loss removes a key figure in northwest river trade.
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John Gordon
Reans
J. J. Hill
Buttalo
Cherry Pie Ruse Sparks Siblings’ Quarrel in Old Note
A clipped line from a diary or letter describes Aunt Sophy scolding Thomms for eating all the cherry pie and mentions saving cherry stones for his brother, hinting at a playful family moment from a past era.
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Sophy
Thomms
Land of the Child and Dreamy Way Romance
A fragmented lyric blends a father or protector speaking to a young girl about leading her to a dreamlike land beyond the harsh city. It evokes childhood bliss, a safe world, and farewell to the roaring street as they seek a sunlit meadow of innocence and song.
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Meg
Dad
Wilthor
Taking Both Ends of Bets in a Turf Strategy
A New Orleans Times-Democrat writer sketches a bettor’s method of hedging political and horse race bets. He explains risking 150 units total to secure a guaranteed profit of 50, regardless of McKinley or Bryan’s election, then notes bookmakers in poolrooms can mirror such hedging to protect themselves.
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New Orleans ‘Times-Nemocrat Mec
Bryan
Menley
Chave
St. Charles
McKinley
Bran
Germany seeks St John for German coaling station
A Copenhagen letter in the Frankfurter Zeitung claims Germany plans to buy the island of St John from Denmark for a coaling station as negotiations with the United States continue. It describes a German syndicate to acquire land there and says Denmark blocked discussion until talks with the U S proceed. A Foreign Office source confirmed receiving the letter.
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Germany
West Indies
Frankfurther Zeitung
Berlin
Copenhagen
Island of
St. John
Denmark
United States
Associated Press
Foreign Office
Germany denies plan to seize Danish Antilles by land buys
Official statements dismiss German government involvement in a private push by German capitalists to acquire land on St John in the West Indies. The foreign office says the letter is aimed at pressuring the United States to speed up the Danish Antilles sale.
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Germany
St. John
United States
Danish Antilles
Chamberlain Learns He Knows Little About Transvaal
A London rumor story recounts a young man seeking Chamberlain’s view on the Transvaal. The politician leads him through rooms to a dark corner and finally confesses, I really don’t know. The tale portrays Chamberlain in a moment of candid self doubt.
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Chamberlain
Transvaal
Mr. Chamberlain
Wanted Grandmother Sparks Christmas Gag Tale
A grandmother in the west sent word she could not spend Christmas with relatives in New York due to prison, prompting suspense and grief among grandchildren. A letter from Bethel, age 10, and a telegram from the grandmother revealed a prank by Ethel to secure a Christmas visit. The ruse hinged on a fake “new baby” kept secret to shock the family.
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West
New York
Bethel
Ethel
Not the Same Doctor Patient Dialogue on Pain and Money
A doctor evaluating a rheumatic patient jokes about hunting sore spots and sensing money in a letter. The specialist explains he cannot judge wealth by touch, noting limited accuracy and a playful exchange about tactile skills.
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Bint
Frontier Parishioner Donates Four Ninety in Collection
A frontier town reader, Amen, thanked a minister after a service and then quietly added four dollars and ninety cents to the collection basket. The donor remarked he would not have missed the sermon for five dollars. The moment showed a simple act of generosity during a church service.
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Rey
Cyrus Townsend
Brady
Ladies’ Home Journal
Boers Cross Orange River in New Northward Push
Two hundred Boers crossed the Orange river moving north toward Capetown. In Utrecht Dee 25 Russian command ants Petrowsk and Duplooy were killed in fighting. The report notes tensions and ongoing hostilities amid the regional conflict.
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Capetown
Orange River
Petrowsk
Duplooy
Utrecht Dee
Shredders Victim May Die
Prairie viv Chien Jay 5. Peter Burnz of this city suffered a severe arm injury when his limb was pulled from a corn shredder. Doctors describe the injury as grave and recovery doubtful.
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Jay
Peter Burnz
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