Mexican Press Urges Strict Boycott of US Influence
El Tiempo in Mexico warns against American influence with a call to shun US commerce and avoid American coalitions, citing Hawaii as a model of US intent for Latin America. Reports from Maprio note Santo Domingo unrest over an American concession to a syndicate, with talk of revolution and Spain seeking to safeguard interests.
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Hawaii
Latin America
City of
Mexico
el Tiempo
Santo Domingo
Maprio
Rodriguez Ariso
Cuba
General Herreaux
Republic
United States
Quiet News From Honolulu Telegram on Annexation Prospects
A Washington telegram from Secretary Stevens in Honolulu reports hopeful state affairs. It notes strengthening US protection, natives showing favorable views toward annexation, and praise for Captain Wiltse and the Boston crew. Mr. Paul Neuman had not appeared at the state department by cabinet meeting time, with no explanation given for missing Monday’s appointment.
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Honolulu
Washington
United States
Wiltse
Boston
Stevens
Paul Neuman
State Department
Foster
Neuman
Minnesota Railways Reports Big Earnings Rise in 1892
Advance sheets from the railway and warehouse commissioners show a gross earnings increase of 7,457,276 dollars over 1891, with expenses up 2,569,208 dollars. Net earnings rose 4,587,983 dollars and dividends grew 255,459 dollars. Mileage gained 94.10 miles, while 920 people were injured on Minnesota railroads in 1892 including 120 deaths.
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St. Paul
Railway and Warehouse Commissioners
Minnesota
Arkansas House Bans Cigarettes In State
The Arkansas House passed a bill by a large majority prohibiting sale or gift of cigarettes in the state. Violations are a misdemeanor with fines from 1 to 100 dollars. Additional items note Chinese telegraph expansion and a joint assembly vote showing no choice for senator.
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Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Pan Helena
Mon
Joint Assembly
Mintle
Clark
Dixon
Couch
Hunt
Christmas Eve Pullman Car Miracle Described
Alyan Harding recalls a heartwarming Santa Claus moment aboard a Denver to St Louis Pullman car where a widow and her daughter received a stocking stuffed with fruit candy money and trinkets. The scene drew kindness from fellow passengers as the Christmas spirit moved all aboard.
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Alyan Harding
Denver
St. Louis
Pullman
Santa Claus
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Wolves In China Alarm Locals as Wolf Attacks Rise
London News reports a Shen-See province wave of wolf attacks with 11 people carried off in seven days. Most victims were children and youths. wolves roam by day and night, hindering hunts despite poisoned mutton efforts. Local villagers pursue with little success.
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China
Shen-See
London News
O'Neill Comments on Election Stakes and Harrison
Representative John J. O'Neill discusses political expectations noting Colorado and Nevada likely to swing against Harrison with a smaller margin than before. He cites a tale of a man who had a tooth pulled to illustrate the stakes and positions in the campaign era.
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John J. O'Neill
Colorado
Harrison
Nevada
John
Washington Post
New York
John C. Eno
Second National Bank
Canada
Shields
Steady Guins Warns Against Quick Wealth Gambles
A Boston area manufactur ing executive who sold his stake for over 500000 and invested in western lands and Nova Scotia gold mines was recently deprived of enough funds to meet a 702 note and jailed. The Manufacturers Gazette argues the tale warns others against chasing overnight Goulds or Vanderbilts. George W. Childs of the Philadelphia Ledger declined a U.S. senate bid, saying journalism honors suffice. A Toledo car maker unveiled perhaps the largest freight car to date, destined for a 124 ton Krupp exhibit run from Baltimore to Chicago.
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Boston
Nova Scotia
New England
Goulds
Vanderbilts
George W. Childs
Philadelphia Ledger
Harrisburg
United States Senate
Childs
New York Advertiser
Rigid Economy And Labor Guide Boston Merchant's Rise
A Boston merchant recalls beginning at the bottom and using strict economy and persistent labor to build a successful dry goods house on Winter Street. He warns youths that economy and hard work are the true keys to prosperity, not grand schemes. He spent long hours working and saved, then built the business bearing his name. The story cites a Boston Herald interview.
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Boston
Bniventiah
John Shepard
Winter Street
Marshall Street
Boston Herald
Pet Economies At A Dinner
A New York Tribune piece recalls a dinner where guests confessed petty "pet economies" revealing small deprivations. A grande dame admits hatpins tempt her, a Murray Hill magnate boasts rubber band kleptomania, and a rich bachelor admits stinginess over matches.
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Murray Hill
New York Tribune
Effect of Music on Animals and Dinner Etiquette Reflections
A London Spectator excerpt notes the zoo animals react strongly to piccolo while deer and ostrich show pleasure with violin and flute. The tiger sleeps until piccolo begins, then becomes agitated. it then relaxes with flute sounds. A Daily Dinner piece describes 7:30 as now early for dining and fashion shifts.
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London Spectator
Draw ing room confidences and Gluck composing in meadow
London Letter notes a 19th century drawing room game in Paris and London with intimate questions answered in writing. Harper's Bazaar recalls Gluck composing with his piano in a meadow with champagne bottles nearby, illustrating artistic whimsy.
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Paris
London
Provinces
A Mass of Ice Delays Vessels in New York Harbor
News from New York reports a bay filled with thick ice hindering large ships with several dragging anchors and tugs assisting. The Santui steamed through the Hook bow down, appearing to ride on water. crews report violent weather, high seas, and cold conditions.
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New York
Santui
Hook
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