Japan Press and Literature Explored by Takato Interview
The World correspondent grills Takato on Japanese journalism books and authors. Topics cover press freedom, censorship, print economics, distribution, and genres from novels to poetry to periodicals in Yokohama and Edo.
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Brooklyn
Japan
Tokato
Yeddo
Yokohama
Congress
Imperial University
Java
Holland
Fuji Maria
Yokohama Ameny Symbon
TAV
Takato
England
Aman
Grant Administration Critique Cites Honest Economy Claims
A Cincinnati Gazette opinion argues General Grant kept promises of honesty and economy, highlighting reduced deficits and debt while defending his administration against corruption charges. It lists comparisons of appointments, amounts involved, and overall government finances since 1869, asserting accountability and duty in exposing abuses.
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Cincinnati Gazette
West
General Grant
United States
Court of Justice
Hodge
Johnson
Grant
Buchanan
Lincoln
War and Navy
Grant Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Misconduct
The text defends Ulysses S. Grant's administration, arguing national critics exaggerate faults while praising corrective actions. It asserts that when compared to prior regimes, Grant’s record stands favorable, and accuses ongoing accusers of misleading the public until facts are laid bare.
A. T. Stewart's New Palace In Fifth Avenue
A. T. Stewart's marble Fifth Avenue residence nears completion with frescoes by renowned artists and costly interiors. The estate, costing about three million before furniture, features grand galleries, Gen Grant’s room, servante parlor, imported carpets, and a plan to donate as a city gallery. Debate over capital punishment appears in context.
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Stewart
Fifth Avenue
Buckingham Palace
Gen. Grant
Capital Punishment Should Be Abolished In Iowa Courts
The Dubuque Times notes growing abolition sentiment and argues imprisonment for life may replace the death penalty. It contends capital punishment is revenge not reform and cites historical efforts by Romans and English to show severity failed to curb crime. The piece urges certainty of punishment over type, favoring abolition.
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New York
Dubuque
Athens
England
Blackstone
Sumner and German War Critique in German Press Riddles U.S. Policy
The German press attacks Senator Sumner for praising French republicans and arming against Germany while urging neutrality. It accuses him of taking pay and shifting blame as he later criticizes his own government over Alabama issues amid diplomatic strain. A Philadelphia Post report on a lion taming incident in Nenagerle adds a separate vivid scene.
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Httnois Staateiitung
Selurz
Sumner
Gambetta
Victor Hugo
Committee On Foreign Relations
Arma
Loula
Napoleon
United States
France
Bismark
England
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Alabama
Philadelphia Post
Shother
Nassau
Adam Foropaugh
Herr Darious
Taynor
Zoologieal Garden
Hamburg
Trainor
Apriig
Binlding
Horr Dariouy
Latal
Ageat
My. Forepaugh
Lim
Fore
Man Scalded Alive At Galena Brewery Accident
A Galena brewery boiler incident left Bernhard Behler fatally scalded. He reached over a hot boiler to turn a faucet when the wrench handle fell in and caused him to fall in. He died after hours of agony despite rescue efforts and medical care. A separate note mentions a rail frog found near Waterloo, urging identification of the perpetrator.
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Galena
Mat. Meller
Bernhard Behler
Tie
Drs. Crawford
Flan
London Pantomime Godiva on Stage Draws Mixed Letter
Justin McCarthy writes from London to the New York Mail about Astley’s Theatre Lady Godiva performance. He condemns the burlesque as vulgar yet notes stage presentation and press praise. He critiques the actress’s appearance and costume while mentioning Lord Chamberlain’s stance on propriety.
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Justin McCarthy
London
New York Mail
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Jones County
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MM. W. Herrick
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