Curious 19th Century Glimpses From Across The World
An assorted collection notes curious events and anecdotes from the era. It mentions a Swedish king linguist, a Berlin to Paris journey of 715 miles, a chicken that among 300 others swallowed a $500 diamond, and a Rome report on Pope Pius IX reacting to a new Beijing cathedral. Also cited is Griffis on Japan’s meat consumption and Paul Jones’s 1778 medal linked to a Philadelphia widow’s wax impression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Elliot Griffis
Japan
Rome
Pekin
France
Austria
Belgium
Far East
Philadelphia
Congress
Paul Jones
Jones
Atlantic
Belfast
Flamborough Head
Paris
German army to test various automobiles for military use
The railway brigade will oversee trials near Eberswalde with officers from the general staff and engineering corps, while France plans large scale maneuvers using petroleum and electric vehicles and motor cycles. A humorist tale about Mrs Gladstone follows, noting her choice to know and remain silent after her marriage.
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Eberswalde
Berlin
France
Mrs. Gladstone
Mr Gladstone
Bryan Speech Acceptance Showcases Imperialism Debate
A critical analysis of Mr. Bryan's acceptance speech for the Democratic presidential nomination argues the orator emphasizes imperialism while downplaying silver issues. It accuses him of misstatements on policy, cites references to the Philippines and China, and questions the plan to govern new territories while aiming for a global peace doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Bryan
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Mr Bryan
China
Democratic Party
North Carolina
Lincoln
Louisiana
Florida
Mexico
California
Southwest
Calhoun
Congress
Benton
Douglas
Luzon
Jefferson
Kansas City
Philippines
Filipi
Independence or Independence Delayed by Political Promises
The New York Sun critiques Democratic anti imperialism arguing that promises of Filipino independence are postponed by a call for a stable US backed government first. It suggests independence remains distant and unlikely by November 31 Foolian calendar, warning about evangelical promises and political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
United States
Philippines
New York Sun
Essay on Imperialism and Bryan's Philippine Policy
The piece critiques Mr. Bryan for abandoning anti imperialist sentiments on the Philippines, defending American protectorate ideas as folly and condemning disfranchisement in North Carolina and Alabama while mocking Democratic platform labels and party strategies during the election cycle. It cites Chicago Times-Herald and outlines imagined steps for Jones and Bryan's campaign schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Philippines
Bryan
North Carolina
Alabama
United States
Chicago Times-Hernald
Colorado notes from the era.
Colorado notes report date changes for Game and Fish Day in Steamboat Springs, a nearby pastorate appointment in Denver, oil strikes at Florence well No 2, eight percent dividends by Colorado Fuel & Iron, a suit against Pullman Car Company, dinosaur bone discoveries at Gunnison, and rail developments including Chicago Alton Union Pacific talks, Farm Congress in Colorado Springs, a tragic sand suffocation of Henry Van Loon’s three boys, broad gauge work in Leadville, mint plans for Denver, and Julesburg Union Pacific improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Coyle
D. DD
San Francisco
Central Presbyterian Church of
Denver
Coyle
W. L. Weaver & Co
Florence
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Pulluan Car Company
Hitnols
Colorado
Riggs
Field Museum of Chicago
Gunnison
Chicago
Chicago & Alton
Kansas Pacific
Union Pacific
Alton
Kansas City
New York City
John M. Stahl
Farmers’ National Congress
Colorado Springs
New England
Middle States
Baron Hermann
Washington
Henry van Loon
Aroya
Rush Creek
Leadville
Colorado & Southern
Bon Air
Bobn
Colorado Midland
Midland
Congress
Treasury Department
Mint
Julesburg
Rh. OB. Dickenson
Cheyenne Grently
Colorado and Southern
Stevenson resigns Silver Republican chairmanship
A M Stevenson resigns as chairman of the Teller Silver Republican State Central Committee and pledges return to the Republican Party. He cites changing conditions and questions over monetary policy, reflecting on his long involvement with the Silver Republican movement and its waning influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
A. M. Stevenson
Teller Silver Republican State Central Committee
Republican Party
Drew Cole
Teller Silver Republican State Central Commilttee
W. H. Griffith
Cairman
St. Loete
St. Pauls
Colorado
St. Louis
Bryan
Washington
Congress
Union
Chicago
Kansas City
Democratic Party
Hawaii
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Senator Hill
New York
Croker
Hin
da Syomathy
Alway Ty
Katine
Todd
Campign
States Union
Amer
Arade
Admiral Dewey
Silver Republic
Senate of the United
Fragments From A St Louis Lodge Pageants
A garbled excerpt describes a lodge pageant with dainty slippers and betters, mentioning Adonis L. Camlitwort and his wife, and a dispute over slippers and an officer's refusal. The text is fragmentary and unclear about events or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rocky Ford
Sweden
Norway
Oriental Congress
Stockholm
Indiana
George Rogers
Richmond
George
Herr Arthur Reuter
Magdeburg
Brunswick
Hanover
Cologne
Aix-la-Chapelle
Liege
Namur
Givet
Reims
Herr Reuter
Western Hemisphere
Steamboat Springs
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