Virtue of Chivalry and a Mislaid Diamond Chickens
A silver messenger reports on futile efforts to restructure civilizations and the overdue wisdom of Eastern scholars. In a quirky aside, a king addressed multilingual scholars at a conference while a man named George Rogers battles a market of 200 chickens. a $000 diamond is lost among the flock, and the owner cannot identify the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgy Rogers
Itiehmouid
Lia Ooger
Andrien
George
Berlin to Paris Journey of Herr Arthur Reuter
Herr Arthur Reuter travelled from Berlin on May 27 reaching Paris on June 5 with a route through Magdeburg Brunswick Hanover Cologne Aix-la-Chapelle Liege Nixmur Glyot and Reims totaling 715 miles. He spent two days at Aix-la-Chapelle and Liege and estimates Liege to Paris in twenty one hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Paris
Herr Arthur Reuter
Parla
Magdeburg
Brunswick
Hanover
Cologne
Aix-la-Chapelle
Lirge
Nixmur
Glyot
Reims
Herr Reuter
Liege
Growth of Japith population and diet shifts noted
Dr. William Willet Grims discusses rapid population growth in Japith and notes a shift from vegetarian traditions to increased meat consumption. He argues meat demand strains land use, contrasting with vegetarian farming and general food production.
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William Willet Grims
Japith
Adde
Pope grieved by destruction of Roman Catholic cathedral in Peking
A Rome correspondent notes the Pope bitterly mourns the loss of a new cathedral in Peking, funded by his own generosity. The structure offended the empress-dowager, whose objections led the archbishop of Peking to permit changes, but antagonism persisted with the empress and Boxers. The Pope seeks a France Austria Belgium coalition to protect Catholic interests in the Far East.
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Rome
Pebin
Pokin
France
Austria
Belgium
Medal of Paul Jones Found Among Widow’s Effects in Philadelphia
While examining a widow’s effects in Philadelphia a gold medal awarded by Congress to Paul Jones was found. The medal commemorates his command of a small expedition for the revolting colonists, his 1778 Atlantic crossing, and the capture of a war vessel near Belfast Lough and two others near Plymouth Head. The medal reportedly remained with Jones in Paris until his death in 1792, but its subsequent fate is unknown.
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Philadelphia
Congress
Paul Jones
Jones
Atlantic
Belfast Lough
Plamborough Head
Wall
Panl Jones
Paris
German Army Tests Automobiles For Military Service
The German railway brigade will run open country trials near Eberswalde with nine general staff officers eleven captains and numerous technicians and Privates in a bid to apply automobiles to military use. France plans large scale maneuvers using petroleum electric motorcycles and heavy traction engines to study transport of freight and baggage. A separate anecdote recalls Mrs Gladstone's choice to know all and remain silent through sixty years of marriage.
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Eberswalde
Berlin
Moutenant
France
Aggressive English Propaganda Report in Government Bureau
A report accuses the administration of secretly distributing Imperial South African Association pamphlets through the bureau of education to teachers in the Middle West and other states. It claims the effort favors England in the Transvaal War, violating neutrality and suggesting a hidden understanding with England. Representative Richardson appeared skeptical of denials.
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England
South Africa
Rogland
Bureau of Education
Interior Department
Imperial South African Association
Victoria Street
Westminster
London
W. 'l. Harris
Europe
Burvau
Harris
Senator Hoar
Transvaal
John Bellows
Bowls
Middle West
Boer Republics
Boera
James D. Richardson
Washington Democratic Letter on Cuba and Imperial Policy
A controversial Washington Democratic letter criticizes U S Cuba policy and imperial rule. It cites Maj Ladd, Treas urer of Cuba, about finances and views on self-government, and accuses administration officials of enriching themselves from Cuban operations. It notes Rathbone Neely and post office theft estimates and discusses Bryan imperialism opposition, Hanna campaign strategy, and German-American voting. Jackson Day July 28.
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Ladd
Trea Urer
Cubs
United States
Cleiment
Stonseit
Cuba
Bristow
Rathbone
Neely
Hanna
New Yorks
Republican
Republicans Revolt Against McKinley in Anti Imperialist Drift
Anti imperialist league packs Indianapolis for a liberty congress where about sixty percent of attendees are Republicans. Veterans like J. Shiver of Paola Kansas recount their Philippines service and urge freedom for Filipinos, denouncing forced annexation as a grave national wrong. League secretary Mize calls such letters valuable, reflecting practical experience from the Philippines.
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Mark Hannalson
Bryan
Stevenson
League
Liberty” Congress
Indianapolis
Cmise of Liberty
Cuba
Philippines
Washington
United States
Kansas Regiment of Volunteers
Mize
Blaine Irishman and Irish American party splits in 1896 politics
Mark Hanna abandons attempts to unite Blaine Irish voters while Irish Americans align with a party that upholds American independence. The piece contrasts Cleveland and Bayard with McKinley and Hay, noting Irish Americans’ support for the Kansas City and Chicago platforms and an American monetary system versus the British standard.
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Mark Hanna
Blaine
Messrs
Ford
Egan
Finerty
Republican Party
Cleveland, Bayard & Co
Great Britain
McKinley
Chicago
Cod Trade Sparks Roman Catholic Market Demand
Newfoundland fisheries rely on Catholic countries for salt cod as demand rises with Catholic feast days. The article notes high imports to Italy Spain Portugal and Brazil, with Britain mainly consuming fresh cod. It cites Norway Sweden stock fish and large European consumption, highlighting Newfoundland as a major supplier and the cultural split between cured and fresh cod.
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Newfoundland
America
Europe
Norway
Sweden
Buco
Ogien
France
Banka
Great Britain
Italy
Spain
Canada
Spanish West India
Brasil
European
Russia
Ataalee
Chinese Women Not Secluded in China Says Minister
Wu Ting Fang, Chinese minister to Washington, describes women in China as not secluded like those in Turkey. They socialise with household men, smoke mild water pipes, play cards and read novels, with ample household staff and nurses. Marriageable age is sixteen, with a focus on marriage over career and limited means for women to earn independently.
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Wu-Ting-Fang
Washington
China
United States
Turkey
Valle
Ching
The Iron Duke and Wellington’s Enduring Legacy
The Montreal Star notes Wellington as England’s greatest soldier and a master of defensive warfare. It highlights his foresight in politics, his role in major reforms, and his lifelong devotion to duty, state safety, and sovereign governance. The writer recalls hearing him in the House of Lords.
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Pitt
Vox
Sheridan
Montreal Star
Taine
Julius Caesar
Napoleon
Caesar
M. Taine
Wellington
Islands
House of Lords
Inherent Part of the History of England
Fragmentary OCR notes describe enduring themes in English history including political power, social change, and cultural identity. The brief references hint at long durée developments shaping governance, law, and national character across centuries.
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England
Ornamental Skyscraper Marks New York Facade Reform
New York correspondent reports a new uptown building nearing completion will be first to exhibit an ornamental brick façade. Architects abandon plain brick for tasteful decoration aligning with principal facades, aiming to mitigate skyscraper ugliness and reduce public objection.
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New York
Pittabur, Post
Paria
Metric System In Rusala Advances Toward Introduction
A bill prepared by the minister of science seeks to implement the metric system in Rusala. The state council has approved, with universities and scientific societies to assist in verifying weights and measures for commercial use. Details will be submitted to the council soon. Since 1896 metric use has been mandatory in the army medical service formulas.
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Rusala
Siance
State Council
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Belome
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Boss Hanna
Natonal League of Anti
Roosevelt
Kentucky
Faye
Mark
Rhasrin
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Porto Rico
Hue
Jackson
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Mig
Utioe
Iron Duke
Marlborough
Siilicus
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