Summary of 19th Century Press Mentions and Figures
Analyzed text notes historic media founding dates and political commentary. It cites an anarchist who assassinated King Humbert while highlighting his wife and daughter's America-based destitution. It also references General Grosvenor’s electoral calculations for President McKinley and William Jennings Bryan’s projected votes with several states in doubt.
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Europe
Humbert
America
Grosvenor
McKinley
Bryan
Kentucky
Nebraska
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Democrat Critique of Self Rule in North Carolina
The piece argues Democrats have deprived North Carolina blacks of self government and questions if the presidential candidate will rebut this injury. It cites John Barrett's discussion of America's China policy, proposing a McKinley doctrine to safeguard the Open Door and moral influence comparable to the Monroe Doctrine, aiming to avert external sovereignty claims in Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Filippinos
North American Review
John Barrett
United States
Siam
Cleveland
America
China
Munroe
Barrett
Asia
Populist Kibbe Joins Republicans in Kansas Shift
W BE Kibbe, a Kansas Populist leader and Sioux Falls delegate, announces leaving Populism for the Republican fold. He urges Kansans to meet national issues from a patriotic, not party, stance and to join the broad highway toward a prosperous, progressive country as it enters the new century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
West
W. BE. Kibbe
Kansas
Sioux Falls
Farmer Kibbe
Mule Lot
Proctor Warns Republicans Against Over Confidence in Vermont
Senator Redfield Proctor of Vermont warns Republicans to avoid over confidence in the presidential race. He notes Vermont shows contentment rather than apathy, with Republicans likely to vote strongly while Democrats who backed McKinley may stay away. He urges all party chairs to beware complacency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfield Proctor
Vermont
Proctor
McKinley
Wage earners benefited from McKinley protection says Bryan
The argument claims wage earners saved 482 million in five years, mainly via wages growing faster than living costs. It asserts increased earnings outweigh higher prices, using savings bank deposits as proof that protection raised real incomes for workers.
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McKinley
Iu Savings Banks
Consent of the governed in debate over Philippine policy
A New York Times letter questions the meaning of consent of the governed in the Declaration of Independence. The Times editorial argues founders held a practical interpretation, while noting minority dissent at home and a Filipino rebellion that ended with apparent compliance.
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New York Times
In Memoriam Christina Zerbe of Cleveland
Tribute notes Christina Zerbe born 1813 in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. She joined the Daughters of the American Revolution and lived much of her life in Massillon before moving to Cleveland where she died July 17 1900. Surviving are seven children twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The narrative honors her strong individuality devotion to family and friends.
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Mars
Christina Zerbe
Cleveland
Massillon
Cleveland Leader
Zerbe
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
Joseph Gorgas
John Gorgas
Psyche Rittenhouse
David Rittenhouse
Sophia Atkinson
Sir Francis Atkinson
London
England
Alexandria
Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
George Schlosser
Paxton, ML
Frances Vier Gorgas
Shelbyville
Ind
Solomon A. Gorgas
Amelia
Ale Gorgas
Genera
Josiah Gorgas
Lascvaloosa
Ala
New York
William Dorsheimer
William Gorgas
Harrisburg
Chas. Albright
Cambridge
Zerhe
Edwin Bayliss
James H. Hunt
J. P. Burton
George I. Case
Ida Zerbe
Jerome B. Zerbe
Endowed with unusual mental and Christian grace Zerbe dies
The obituary honors Mrs Zerbe for a long life of charity and integrity. It notes her clear intellect, dignified presence, and gentle manners. Survived by children, she inspired relatives and friends with faith, hope, and serene service to others. Her faith remained steadfast, with belief that Jesus would be with her.
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Mrs. Zerbe
Jesus
Chrisink Zerbe
America's First George Then and Now
Washington avoided public display yet faced the crowd in a staged retreat from the Macomb house on Aug. 30, 1790. Fireworks or cannons faltered before the joyous sea of watchers as he departed by boat toward Paulus Hook while Mrs. Washington and aides watched in morn. The moment stirred the nation and echo of a biographer in the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Macomb
Paulus Hook
A Banker's Generosity in Humboldt Anecdote
In The Century, John Bigelow recalls Humboldt dining with Mendelssohn when a landlord’s notice to move unsettled him. Mendelssohn reveals he owns the house on the condition Humboldt remains living there, prompting Humboldt to voice despair before the arrangement is shared. Also features a comic quip about misheard news and a misprint about the Scotus decision.
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Washington
Harper's Magazine
von Bunsen
John Bigelow
Humboldt
Mendelssohn
Unprecedented traffic surge on Wheeling & Lake Erie lines
The satisfactory adjustment of coat transportation rates sparks a sharp traffic rise on the W. & L. E. in ten days. Wheeling now handles more business than at any time this season, driven by mine output along the road and increased volume from the B. & Q. lines, signaling a busy period ahead.
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Ohio Railways
Wheeling
Stomach Washing Gains Traction In Medical Practice
The article notes that stomach washing via a flexible tube has become a favored treatment for many stomach ailments. Patients endure initial discomfort but often adapt, with some enthusiasts continuing use after cure, pressuring doctors until doctors refuse to repeat the procedure.
Curious Mexican Laws On Offense And Punishment
The article notes laws in Mexico regarded as curious, including heightened penalties for mutilating a woman's face versus a man's, reflecting a belief in beauty as property. It also describes how penalties vary by hospital stay length after an assault, with a 40 day benchmark doubling the penalty if recovery exceeds that period.
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Mexico
Market Tables From Drake Exchange Report
Fluctuations in stocks are shown from the centers markets as reported by T. E. Drake. The tabled data track daily price movements, gains, and losses across listed securities and commodities.
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T. E. Drake
Not Allowed to Read the Bible in Sixteenth Century England
The article notes Henry VIII banned Bible reading by common people while officials were exempt and even noblewomen faced limits. Under Mary I stricter rules prevailed. Dr. Franklin’s Life recounts a family hiding an English Bible beneath a stool lid to read privately, guarded by a watcher at the door to dodge officers of the spiritual court.
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Henry VIII
Mary
Franklin
England
The Bet Won the Case in Panhandle Texas Court
In a remote Panhandle county a justice of the peace heard a nonjury case. Two lawyers clashed over the main point with the judge also running a gambling house, hotel, saloon, and stables. Miller offered Hoover a $10 bet that he was right. Hoover lacked funds, and the judge ruled for the plaintiff when Hoover did not post.
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Panhandle
Texas
Law
Miller
Hoover
Reed Removes Mustache like a Catfish in Barber Chair
A New England Home Magazine anecdote recounts Thomas B. Reed, once famed for a sparse upper lip, visiting a barber in the House of Representatives. After a shave, the barber applies old style pomade to wax the remaining hairs, prompting Reed to demand removal to avoid looking like a catfish.
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Thomas B. Reed
Maine Statesman
New England Home Magazine
Old False Teeth Bought Adverts in London Paper
A London advertisement offers to buy old disused false teeth from ladies and gentlemen. Messrs R. D. and J. B., established since 183?, promise to remit the utmost value by return post or make the best offer and hold the teeth for reply. References to a bank in Ipswich are noted.
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Oli Treth Rotaght
London
Messrs
R. D
J. B
Bank
Era
Ipswich
Public ownership in history and policy debate
The Philadelphia Record recalls ancient Rome’s public baths and aqueducts as early examples of government owned utilities, framing municipal ownership as already established long ago. The Chicago Times Herald adds a cautionary note about fear of hard work influencing effort.
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America
Rome
Chicago Times: Herald
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the Independent
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Erie Street
Baily
George
Stubb
Penn
Tommy
Chicago News
Scotus
Supreme Court of the United States
DRS. K.2
John A. Manlin
Chas. Powers
Poret
John A. Menlin
Myer
Dre. Kennedy &Akergan
Philie
Dra. Kennedy & Kergan
Ohio
Golden Monitor
Brno
DRS, Kennedy & Kergan
Gleveland
the Railway News
American Tobacco
Atchison
Pfd
Tath
Perey
Massilloon
Cincinnati Weekly Gazette
Weekly Gazette
Run Ming
Express Company
Cincinnati
Philadelphia Record
Spa
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