Saving Oregon From British Wrath in Whitman Massacre Tale
A long account recounts British influence and the Whitman massacre of 1847 in Oregon Country. It ties Dr Marcus Whitman and his wife to a clash with Cayuse Indians, the ensuing war, and the British push to claim the region, with references to the Hudson's Bay Company and the eventual U.S. settlement expansion.
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Washington
Marcus Whitman
Ore Gon
American Republic
Oregon
P Hudson's Bay Company
Enebind
Treigy
Dr. Whitman
Walla Walla River
Wabhula
Whitman
Elec
Kerr
Adierieas
Anierie Js
Whittoan
Tela
Webster Wis
Wihitrau
Brian
Wohim
Tyler
Thousand Ameri
Fragmented History Notes on Port Arthur Merger
A garbled text fragment reflects on shifting attention to global events. It mentions Port Arthur, the Czar, and noisy historical debates, questioning which branch of service caused the greatest loss of life.
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Wien Leegdestvershky
Victoriotus
Port Arthur
Enafureing the Laws from the Washington Star
A fragment discusses the role of a prominent public figure as a district attorney and philosopher who advocates enforcing laws. It notes his expectations, influence, and the consequences of legal enforcement, with mention of reading and speculation guiding public policy.
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Washington Star
Folk
Chautauqua
N. Y
Sto Toruis
Columus
Mi.nai
Literature and Susie Prosper
The Library of Congress recorded copyright entries totaling 10 577 in the past year, up 7 141 from 1903. Musical compositions led with 23 740 entries, periodicals followed at 21 041, and books at 29 516 including 16 691 books plus booklets leaflets circulars fees and periodical items.
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Library of Congress
Vast Rail Hub Rising Near Capitol Aims for World Class Station
Rail improvements near Washington Alexandria and the Potomac total about 22 million dollars with major yard and station work. The Pennsylvania Railroad and its partners plan a vast freight yard near Alexandria costing 7 000 000 dollars and a new Union passenger station in Washington that will rank among the world giants, nearly matching the Capitol in size. Grading and earthwork involve over 1 000 000 cubic yards and a plaza hundreds of feet long and wide with terraces fountains and decorative features. Nine streets will funnel into the plaza to serve crowds for ceremonies and missing troops.
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Congress
Senate
House
Capitol Building
Potomac River
Washington
Alexandria
Pennsylvania Railroad
United States
Pennsylvania
Laltimore
Ohio
Union Station
Wamburg
Germany
Capitol
Paassenger
Washington Station
Bato
Baeragemen
SS. Passengger
Capitol Dill
European Gossip and Curious Imperial Scraps
The column lampoons W. W. Astor buying Hever estate in Kent with 2000 acres and a moated castle, employing a thousand, cost pegged at 1.25 million pounds, plus a lake model village and bridges. It also sketches Washington station plans with vast car concourses and express mentions the Shah of Persia and Buckingham Palace excesses. It ends with Father John of Cronstadt’s age and influence and a portrait of a Russian peasant.
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W. W. Astor
Hever
Kent
England
Henry VIII
Anne of Cleves
Astor
Persia
Queen Victoria
London
Buckingham Palace
Father John of
Cronstadt
Secret Committee
Underground tunnel plans threaten Capitol access during rail era
In early proposals the railroads sought to build a tunnel beneath the Capitol with direct elevators from the Menute Chamber to private Congressional cars. Critics argued it would undermine Congress, while monarchic anecdotes from Madrid and a Chinese empress edict reflect on governance and authority.
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Capitol Building
Menute
House Chamber
United States
Oregon
Senate
Congress
Counting Uncle Sam's Cash in the Treasury
A report on the Treasury cash count process during Treasurership changes. A three member committee selects clerks to count bulk money, counting nights to keep funds ready, with each bag tagged to assign responsibility for discrepancies. The new Treasurer is Charles K. Treaty of New York succeeding Ellis H. Roberts.
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United States
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Charles K. Treaty of
New York
Ellis H. Roberts
Unemployed in Germany and Consular Observations
Consular reports show unemployed in Germany are sorted into colonies and city offices. They receive baths and clothing disinfection, then may be sent to rural colonies for farming and productive work if city unions lack jobs. These unions offer work, pensions, and accident benefits.
The Brickbats Never Touched Him Dream Joke
A dream humor piece notes John D. Rockefeller as a fictional candidate speaking at a brickyard. The anecdote blends political theater with a surreal setting for comic effect.
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Madrid
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China
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Wire Lewine Machne Co
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Taber & Whitman CO
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A.J. Root Co
Medina, Ohio
Hasons- Hamlin Pianos and Organs
Foster
National Photographic Chemical Compant Lith
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