Modern Mexico seen through American eyes on a border odyssey
The Pittston Gazette recounts a National Editorial Association excursion from Eagle Pass into Mexico. The party visits Ciudad Porfirio Diaz, Guanajuato, Queretaro, and Mexico City, noting Diaz’s leadership, rail routes, currency quirks, colonial and modern landmarks, missionary work, ancient ruins, the Desague drainage project, and a presidential reception at the National Palace.
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Theo Hart
Pittston Gazette
Republic of Mexico
Mexico
United States
New Mexico
Na- Honhl
Excursion Feta
Rio Grande
Ding
Cortez
New World
America
National Editorial Association
Excursionista
Eagle Pasa
Tio Grande
Republic
Pullmai
Ciudad Porfirio Diaz
Spaneh
Ciudad Trelly
Diaz
Washington
Mexican International Railroad
City of
High Table
Montery
Saltillo
Buena Vieta
Coahuila
Zacatecas
Pennsylvania
New York
Canitas
Espionage in Germany and fear of criticism
Professor Thomas Davidson recalls a Berlin dining chat with an aged clergyman and his wife about the emperor. Spies lurk to arrest dissent and many youths have faced months in prison for unfavored words. The Berlin Ethical Society president was jailed for three months for public socialism views. He reflects on the high price of empire.
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A& Oe
Palestine
Old World
Aguaescalientes
Mexico
Cumberland Presbyterian
Ovanajunts
Priven
Hidalgo
Silutes
Chihuahua
Washington
Salao
Trapuato
Queretero
United States
Maximilian
Miramon
Mejia
Alea
Maxiimilian
San Antonio
Texas
The
Wanette
Lturbide
Tturbide
Vera Cruz
England
Rach Church
Imnager
Cathedral
Seville
Hidalee
Allende
Aldama
Jiminez
Guanaiuato
Iturbide
Thomas Davidson
Berlin
Frits
Schafskopf
Berlin Ethical Society
The Canadian Question Aimed at Crisis and Change
A Dentleon report to the Republican Club of New York argues Canada’s post 1867 governance bred debt and stagnation. It cites costly railways, western settlement failure, and a political divide between independence and imperial loyalists. The piece warns US policy must reflect Canada’s drift toward continental union or continued imperial ties.
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Republican Club
City of New York
C. H. Dentleon
Canada
Intercolonial
Halifax
Quebec
Montreal
Vancouver
Sudbury
Ontario
Lake Superior
Europe
Lake of the Wools
Lake Nipivelng
Tibberal Party
Wilfred Laurier
United Pees
Orangemen
Sons of England
United States
Be Cheerful and Self-Improving Despite Adversity
A 19th century exhortation urges readers to adopt a cheerful philosophy. It argues individuals gain by accepting reality, avoiding constant grievance, and cultivating pleasantness. Trust in Providence, bury sorrows, and strive to be agreeable to improve success.
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Zion
The Prophet Excerpt From Pushkin Poem Fragment
A distorted OCR text presents a prophetic vision with religious imagery. The speaker endures symbolic torment as an angel desecrates and remakes his body, culminating in a divine command to rise and carry the Word across sea and land. The passage blends mystical ascent with violent self-sacrifice.
Bargain Telegram Sparks Delighted Reaction
A Washington Star item notes a woman joyous at a bargain, exclaiming she sent a telegram for ten words, all exceeding three syllables, prompting curious amusement from a friend about the costly yet verbose missive.
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Washington Star
Trunks Placed Before Mrs Slimpockel's House Hint at Summer Plans
The record notes steamer trunks visible in front of Mrs. Slimpockel's house awaiting the expressman. Mrs. Ennicott explains this signals Mrs. Slimpockel will spend the summer at her uncle's farm.
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Mr. Ennicott
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Panteon
the Toltee Capital
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Tula
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Herth
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Aoon
Spain
National Museum
National School of Pine Arts
National Palace
National School of Fine Arts
Murillo
Rubens
van Dyke
President Diaz
Montezumas
Mitchell & Miller
Germany
Ottawa
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Dominion
Joan
Great Britain
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Polley
Chery
the Prophet
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Seady
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Radway & CO
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