What Are We Coming To Senator Morgan Bill Review
A weekly column argues Senator Morgan of Alabama proposes a reform bill to exam foreign service candidates. It would require knowledge of US constitution, spelling, and at least one foreign language, with a focus on qualifications over patronage. The piece satirizes the change and its potential impact on U S consular appointments.
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Morgan
Alahbaima
United States
Jie
Onndongst
Westphalia
Michigan
New Yord
Easl
Household Feud Ends Family Peace After Simone Dispute
The Simon family feud erupts when head of the house seizes control of household affairs, firing the French governess and attempting to run the home without his wife. Mrs. Simon, seeking harmony, tries to defend her duties, prompting a sharp ultimatum and a split that tears the household apart.
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Simon
Lane
Wwe
New York Herald Offers Prizes For American Literature
The New York Herald announces a $16,000 prize fund for American fiction and poetry. First prize $10,000 for a 50,000 to 74,600 word serial. $5,000 for a 14,000 to 25,000 word novelet. $2,000 for a best sheet story. three judges will review manuscripts and readers vote on published works.
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New York Herald
Armerica
Herald
Blackmail Money and Political Drain Across Cities
The text accuses officials in New York and Philadelphia of accepting blackmail or illicit payments connected to political and corporate matters. It hints at funds disappearing from councils and relates the drain of American wealth to European nobles and marriages. The piece implies a scandal of public funds and sensational Europe links.
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New York City
Philadelphia
Europe
The Flush Times of California Mining Towns Revealed
A historical sketch recounts the rise of Sacramento Coloma Nevada Dutch Flat Marysville Hangtown and other towns as gold discovery spurred growth. It notes floods fires cholera and lawlessness, names key figures like Sam Brannan and Moraga, and recounts Grass Valley Nevada City and Yuba Dam legends with vivid incidents and reputations.
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Pires
California
Sacramento
Coloma
Nevada
Dutch Flat
Marysville
Hangtown
San Franciso
Hanetown
Sutton
San Francisco
Sam Brannan
Viva Brannan
Sid Brant
Sacramento City
San Jose
Moraga
The
Franciscans
Sium Francisca
Janegary Pdos
Hood Tine
Sverimento
Seégiantaie
Ricraedto
Central Pacific Railroad
Iate
AG Sacramento
Stanford, Crocker, Hopkins
Hwitntineton
Modern Novel Critique Highlights Real Life Over Romanticism
In The Forum article Professor Boyesen argues old fashioned romantic novels harm readers by fostering unreal dreams of ecstasy. Thackeray is cited for steering youth toward common sense and resilience, while newer fiction that acknowledges grim facts is praised for truthfulness.
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Boyesen
Thackeray
Garden of
Liden
Viko W Slaughter House
Tunneling the Jeddo coal mine drains 500 million gallons
The Jeddo mountain mine in Pennsylvania faced a flood after a freshet. A tunnel begun in 1891 and completed by 1805 drains 500 million gallons, using a precise joint from two shafts and a central passage. Three months remain to finish draining.
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Jeddo Mountain
Pennsylvania
Jeddo
J. 2B
Markie
Great Simplon
Alps
Lessons of Elbe Disaster From a Small Torpedo Boat
The Elbe of 4510 tons sank in under twenty minutes after being struck by the Crathie of 496 tons. About 350 people drowned. careless ship practices and infrequent lifeboat use delayed rescue. Sailors lack of training to launch boats and insufficient lifeboats worsened the tragedy.
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Elbe
Southward exodus looms as drought drives Nebraskans
The piece recalls relief from Atlanta for Nebraska farmers and predicts an exodus of northwestern farmers to the south as spring opens. It notes a growing southern population and wealth, cites 9,750,000 available men for military service with 116,889 in the national guard, and comments on labor unions opposing married women working if husbands can support them, arguing it would defy the Constitution and deny a wife's own judgment. It also questions tariff wisdom as described by Senator Gorman.
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China
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Moglish
Wolseley
Ching
Bnelsnil
Egypt
Haylistinen
Tle
Fardaned
Tidisa
Miandedeland
Africa
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Berat
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Engelishmen
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Amy
W“nelishinen
Japan
Chima
Corent Britain
New York
Punkin Lystors
Uncle Warner
Punkin Dusters
Ira
Uaele Warner
Punkin Duster
Uacle Warner
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Buddha
Gimyo Adachi
Camyo Adachi
America
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Jivda
Donah
Anu
Brennan
San Francisco
Tre
ATL California
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United States
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Europe
Asiatic
Gulf of Mexico
Cleveland
Robley D. Evans
Cincinnati
Raleigh
Columbia
Minneapolis
Atlanta
Montgomery
Honolulu
Cape of Good Hope
Mozambique
Madagascar
Mediterranean
Admiral Meade
Bluefields
Chicago
Algiers
Baltimore
Valparaiso
Concord
Shanghai
Nebraska
South
Nature
National Guard
Russia
Gladstone
Lavbor
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