Dominion of Canada and imperial ties vex debate in Atlantic Monthly
The article argues Canada may seek independence from Britain, warning imperial federation risks and praising Canadian democratic potential. It cites Lord Granville Derby Blatchford Grey and the Letellier affair, then contrasts with U S interest. It ends with a Moorish tale from Froissart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nnfield
United States
England
Lord Granville
Lord Derby
Canada
Australis
Lord Blatchford
Letellier
Supreme Court
Earl Grey
Privy Council
Stulllesa
Tatas
Atlantic Monthly
Capital Punishment in China as Published in Pekin Letters
The article explains Chun Hou is condemned to be beheaded but not yet executed, with capital punishment in China carried out swiftly for insurgents while ordinary criminals face a yearly delay until the autumnal equinox. The process involves torture ministers, imperial orders, public execution, and choices between beheading or strangulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Chun Hou
Vassther
Pekin
Temple of Heaven
Couners
St. Petersburg
Celebrated English Quack and Town Gazette Rumors
A medical writer narrates a tale about a famed English quack greeted by an old acquaintance. The piece quips at Niles of the Carson Times planning a larger evening edition, predicting a satirical, bustling paper with bold features and medical ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Try
Zam
Theo
Bromnina
Niles
Carson Times
Associated Press
Fragmented OCR hints Texas male population study
Fragmentary lines indicate a Texas population note referencing male figures and a court or counter context. The readable text is insufficient to confirm a concrete event, date, or named entities.
Man o Laughing Animal Looks At Tears And Smiles
The piece argues man is the only animal that can cry yet mostly laughs. It notes tears are rare and long spans pass without sorrow while daily humor entertains readers. It asserts laughter across life, from father to child, as a brighter measure of existence.
Garrick On and Off Stage Reveals A Prodigious Character
A 18th century account defends Garrick against flattery accusations noting his generosity and moments of genuine dramatic power. Murphy recalls a blunt verdict of Garrick offstage while Mrs. Clive lamented his acting, and a Lord's dinner party ends with a negro boy laughing at Garrick mimicking a turkey. The Lear scene and Cordelia sequence are praised for poignant effect, while Chamber’s Journal remarks on the play’s shocking anathema and kingly rage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrick
Murphy
Garrck
Acerses
Murphys
Garnek
Lear
Cordelia
Simpsonburgs Conundrum Goes Over Like A Snag
Simpsonburg poses a muddled riddle at the club about a torpedo and why it is full of snap. The group offers baffled guesses, jokes, and weary reactions as Simpsonburg admits the joke flopped and declares the reason is he is full of snap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpsonburg
Dicke
Jones
Smapronturg
Waa Robinson
New Asphalt Tile Flooring Demo At Bavarian Museum
At the Bavarian Industrial Museum a simple method for asphalte flooring tiles is shown. A design is drawn on heavy paper, covered with china bits for a mosaic, adhered to a sheet, then liquid asphalt is poured over. Once cooled, the paper washes away and the tile is finished, noted as handsome and damp resistant.
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Poriiaal Totten
Richard II
Sue Teecunal
Duke of Lancaster
Richard of Bordeaux
Froissart
Texse
Iano i
Man o'Laughing Animal
Gutrenens
Aris
D' Bulls
J. Alex Hunter
Carpenter
Lynde Street
Wells
John Hoyt
Steinay, Steck and
Emerson
Morris & Coe Drug Mtore
Brady St
Davenport
Iowa
Stinson & CO
Port and
Maine
Tengblade
New York City
Main and
Lyndf Streets
Eumatio Malina
Agnes
Orain
Ross S Hameo Frine Co
Enidiora
Anakesis
Silshee
P. Neustaddter & Co
New York
Mtv
Anakesnas
Iebiet
Masa
Optishine
Moline
Illinois
Moline Plow Co
Moline, III
Naat
Etree
Appitones
Flow Company
Meline, Iil
ATA
WY Aya
Cassell & McKeever
Simp Pson & Gault
Cincinnati, O
Tull
Trase
Mace
Chicago
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