Turbulent Times in America's Foreign Policy Debates
The Topeka State Journal notes shifting views on international affairs as the Philippines, Cuba, and the Caribbean stir policy debates. It highlights Kentucky politics, a proposed canal, and tensions with England as the Clayton-Bulwer treaty debates unfold and the Nicaragua canal project advances despite opposition.
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State Department
Senate
England
Clayton-Bulwer
Nicarague Canal
P. Hustington
Glove Sights from Ateblaon Globe on Social Roles
A fragmentary column discusses changing gender duties and social expectations. It notes women’s burdens from domestic duties and church activities, contrasts old childlike play with modern concerns, and mentions a governor addressing card games among women as a social vice while questioning moral standards and marital compromises.
Pointed Paragaphs From the Chicago News
A garbled sample of reflective aphorisms on marriage wealth and ignorance. The text jumbles social ideas, noting happiness, veracity, and the impracticality of idealism. It references New York conventions and social constraints with scattered phrases about money and perception.
Population counts for Cuba and Puerto Rico in 1537 and beyond
The Cleveland Plain Dealer discusses census results for Cuba and Puerto Rico, questioning 1537 Spanish figures and presenting updated totals. It notes Cuban population estimates reach 1,631,687 in 1857, and reports changes through 1870s with shifts from disease, emigration, and white population declines. It cites Hawaii and other regions for comparison and mentions varied census methods and continued uncertainty.
Guam's Naval Governor and Island's Happy State T: Guam's naval governance cited as foundation of island's happiness and marriage customs
Fragmentary text notes a naval governor on Guam and mentions natives and migration. It hints at marriage by the governor, a belief in happiness, and a notion of a fresh foundation for the island's state.
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Guam
United States Naval
Happy Island
Bachelor Buttons Prom The New York Press
Fragmented humorous sketch on motherhood and shopping for shoes. cryptic excerpts discuss women, babies, and husbands with clipped, satirical lines. The piece reflects era slang and playful gendered observations with odd phrasing and typographic quirks.
Robbery Suspect Identified in Northwestern Font Master Theft
Chicago reports Patrick Crowe arrested on suspicion tied to the October 13 robbery of the Northwestern Font Master Tower W. authorities say 46 spires west of Chicago. The thief reportedly secured a share of the stolen money, estimated at $2500 to $100. Crowe identified by an engineer of the tram as involved, then turned over to Kane County officials for further action.
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Chicago
Patrick Crowe
Janes White
Tin Tram
Iariee Jamns Ap Prater
Twes
Tocomotive
Salisig
Crewe
Shetur Dinmick
Kane Obints
Francis Wilson Contract With Comix Opera Star Closed
Francis Wilson FES 24 reaches agreement with Comix Opera Star after weeks of negotiation. Manager Crawford finalized terms today, with Wilson set to perform in Cyrano de Bergerac as a comic role.
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Francis Wilson
FES
Comix Opera Star
Crawford
Death Notice and Funeral Details for Felon Hi Crow
The daughter of Me and Mm HT Crew will be laid to rest Ardresday after a boon from Grace. Previously announced for today, the funeral arrangements have shifted to a later date with the grace of family.
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Felon Hi
Crow
Mm HT
A Kansas Book and the Country Town Legacy
The piece traces the impact of "The Country Town" by EB Howe, noting its acclaim, repeated editions, and influence on American literature alongside "David Harum" and other works. It cites favorable reviews in the Century and Edinburgh Review, mentions sales longevity, and records availability at Kellam Book and Stationery in Topeka.
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Blate Journal
C. M. Sheldon
Beltimore News
EB. W. Howe
David Harum- Howe
United Benes
W. D Howeke
New York
Edinburg Review
Saturday Review
Mttrature
Mark ‘Twain
Prevne
David Harum
Houghton, Miffin & Co
Topeka
Kellam Book and Stationery Company
Kansas Avenue
Favor for W A White in New York Gazette edito
The piece recounts editor W A White of the Imporia Gazette gaining notoriety among politicians for sharp editorials. Senator Hanna visits White in Indiana, offers broad political favors, and White declines to be beholden to the administration while seeking to influence others.
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New York Times
W. A White
Imporia
Kat
Gusette
Hanna
West
Wilt
Benator Hanna
Ays Gazette
White
Washington
Mar
Sistas
Hanns
Futon
Prosialal
Mr. Freaent
Shiva
Royoore
Saniaeer
Kasper
The Liara Comedy at Grand Opera House New York
A review notes The Liara, a comedy, leaves audiences heartbroken by a sudden happy resolve of a long ignored wife. It plays at the Grand Opera House in New York during the season with Os Skitiner's company. The Liste acts drag and offer little genuine humor amid marital woes.
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Liara
Grand Opera — Theater
New York
Os Skitiner
Gilbert
The Liars staged with bright costumes and strong third act
Nepean and Lady Jessica dominate the scene in The Liars, with Falkner’s amorous pursuit provoking social tension. The piece exposes character flaws, ending with a tempered, theatre crowd response as the third act and climax lift interest despite an overall muted reception.
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Nepean
Lady Jessica
Nile
Lnter
Gilbert Nepean
Falkner
Edward Falkner
Jessica
Falkser
Bothard
Tessica
Christopher Deering
Olle Skinner
Port Scott seeks convention meet to name delegates
Port Scott leaders urge the state committee to designate Port Scott for the populist convention to name delegates. Committed members J F Sheppant Hubert Lardner and Jehan Letton represent the city in the bid. Topeka Yehita Watchin son and Parsons favor either state nominating convention. Public notices warn of smallpox cures and home remedies prominently displayed by Homer Hiatt at Fourth and Lafayette.
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Port Scott
J. F. Sheppant
Hubert Lardner
Jehan Letton
Topeka
Yehita
Watchinson
Parsons
Homer Hiatt
Eryptore
Fourth
Lafayette Streets
Weeks
Art
Hilstt Pany Na
Dy Weeks
Controversy Over City Lots In Episcopal Church Streit
Council proceedings reveal a clash between Councilman Morgan and Canon Bywater over trading city lots for church property on Lake Street and Fourth and Division streets. Morgan accused Bywater of insinuating votes in exchange, while Bywater claimed his remarks were joking and unintentional. The matter was referred to committees and later dropped, with Bywater promising to attend Wednesday's council meeting to discuss a potential fire station need.
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Cowncillan Morgan
Maurice J. Bywater
Episcopal Church
Morgan
Canon Bywater
Himas
Episco
Fourth
Division
Lake Street
East Side
BNC
Judiciary Committee
Wars and Means
Mr. Water
Jim
Nic
Mr. Mergan
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Hodge
Legend of Chinese Lily from the Philadelphia Times
A Chinese tale tells of two orphan brothers and a ruthless elder who seizes the younger’s wealth. In despair the younger earns a fairy’s promise of treasure beneath his rocky soil, discovers a bulb that becomes the Chinese Lily, bringing wealth and fame as crowds seek the flower known as the Flower of the Water Fairy. The story follows patience, peril, and prosperity through the miraculous plant.
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The
Philadelphia Times
China
Noo
Mihaly
Bie
Trial proceedings begin as defense rests in Molineux case
The defense rested after opening remarks by chief counsel in the Molineux murder trial. Prosecutors had offered testimony about the death of Mrs. Hetherine Adams and the alleged action of the defendant. The wife and mother of the defendant sat in court as the trial resumed with motions over the partition of evidence and Mr Weeks beginning the summation.
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Chilef
Seland D. Moliheus
Hetherine Adams
Bromo Selteer
Harry
Ube
Molineux
Mr. Weeks
Fusion or Not G C Clemens Urges Populists to Record Stand
G C Clemens drafts resolutions urging the state Populist committee to officially endorse fusion or oppose uniting with the Democrats. The measures argue against a joint campaign and call for the party to remain independent in presidential, congressional, and local races, with plans to press the press for clarity.
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G. C. Clemens
Popular State Committee
Peepin'a
Wna
People’s Party
BRS
Miseiings
Che Democrate
Wither
Enn
Peupiea Party
Tia
Bird Democrats
Peoples Party of
Kansas
Corres
AACE
Tut
Straight People's Party
Peoples Party
Sande
Pusio
Ely
Strange giant hemlocks on Wissahickon rocks amaze Philadelphians
From the Philadelphia Record, drivers along Wissahickon marvel at oversized hemlock trees growing on bare granite pedestals. City Forester Lewis explains the trees once stood in woodland soil before erosion and bank cutting left them perched on rock, yet they now anchor roots into the stone and seem to thrive despite the bare surroundings.
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Philadelphia
Wissahickon
Lewis
A Strange Patagonian Animal In Patagonia Cavern
Dr Rudolph Hanthal reports a Neomylodon like skin found by Nordenskjold in a Patagonian cave near Consuelo Grove Last Hope Inlet west coast of Southern Patagonia. He links bones of man dog horse cat otter and tools to the site and notes possible wild unexplored caves.
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Rudolph Hanthal
Patagonia
Nordenskjold
Ameshing
le Discoverer
Revista del Museo
Consuelo Grove
Last Hope Inlet
Sothern Patagonia
Roth
Hheinhardt
Nampas
Hauthal
Connecticut Welcome to Bryan by Democratic Leaders
Massachusetts based Bryan was greeted in Hartman Connecticut by Alexander Traupe of the Democratic national committee. Speakers addressed a large crowd in the capital district this afternoon, outlining party aims and urging support for the upcoming campaign events.
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Bryan
Connecticut
Harttan
J. Bryan
Massacheets
Alesander Traupe
Democratic National Committee
Young Hay Presents His Credentials in Pretoria
On Monday Fel Ne Hay presented credentials as the new United States ambassador and head of the mission in Pretoria. He drew praise for delivering a strong impression during the formal ceremony and outlined goals for strengthening bilateral ties.
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Young Hay
Pretoria
Hay
United States
Ccamsus
Lishear Returns From Kansas City As He Vetts JM Miller
Wm. A. Lishear returned from Kansas City where he vetted his JM Miller. At the Thind yard today Miller announced his candidacy for county commissioner. The carpenter union will hold an evening affair at Trades Assembly to discuss sundry matters.
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Wm. A.lishear
Kanes City
JM. Miller
Thind Yard
Carpentere’ Union
Trades Assem
Hindooism as caste and social order, not a unity
A historical analysis argues Hindooism is not a single religion but a vast, fragmented system centered on caste. It states caste fixes a person’s life within family and social laws, with the individual having little place, while family and tribes define orthodoxy. The piece notes language and race differences did not hinder caste’s spread or power.
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Europe
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Philadephia
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Loulaville & Nuniville Railroad
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Sorusbody
McKinney
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Mexico
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Ateblaon Globe
Joer
Wester
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Kameas
Chicago News
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Dumik
Tolks
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Ginia
Baron Doubtiess
Cleveland Plain Dealers
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Porto Hico
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Porto Rico
Porto Reo
Hewart
Eures
Prom
New York Press
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E. W. Howe
W. A.white
Emporia
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Mr Hiatt
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Canosa
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Washington, Fith
National Bank
Kannae—Viest Nationel Bank
Chis
JC Adkins
Commercial National Bank
Philippine
Wil
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Eseney
Jane
Montana
Ealie
Fet
Atari
Mollens
Rand Opera House
William Shakespeare
London
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EW Crawford
Harry Corson Clarke
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Eatian
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