Washington Post 1869 Subscription Rates and Missionary Costs
The Washington Post reports subscription options by carrier and mail, with prices for daily and Sunday editions. It weighs the financial burden of missionary outlays, estimating billions in long term religious spending and questioning the impact on national economy. President Tait is set to address the laymen on a feasible financial plan.
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Alexangria
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CT Daly
Washington in the face of a civic spirit critique
The New York Sun accuses Washington of hosting costly celebrations funded by the government. The piece defends Washington as a twofold capital, notes national character in some events, and argues civil service reform should not erode federal tenure. It also cites a Kentucky justice anecdote on unequal justice and reflects on Cuba Venezuela cattle trade, railways, and antiquity of the elevator.
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Washington
Joe Gargery
Pip
Joe
Admira Hon
StinfMar
National Treasury
New York
Washington Jacks Fm
China
Wasniington
Germany
England
Peace talk from von Koester on US visit and war fear
The New York American interviews Great Admiral Hans Ludwig von Koester, commander of the German navy, who says Germany seeks peace with England and would share responsibility for avoiding war. He thanks Americans for hospitality during the Hudson Fulton celebration and recalls his 35 year gap since visiting America. He notes his admiration for Prince Henry and expresses desire to see Niagara Falls before returning to Germany. The admiral’s career progression and honors are outlined, including leading rank and multiple decorations.
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New York
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Great Britain
Germany
Hudson-Fulton
von Koester
England
Ake
Eugland
Prince Henry
United States of America
America
Norfolk
Washington
Niagara Fells
Niagara
Lloyd Isney
George Washington
Admiral Dewey
Jet
Berlin
Tene
Grafe
Japan
Prussia
Jerome Withdraws From Water Attorney Bid In City Political Shakeup
William Travers Jerome, once a major figure in New York City reform efforts, loses the bid for Water Attorney as open minded voter blocs and several parties reject his Independent candidacy. He withdraws amid questions about his prestige and a self critical statement citing past egotism and a sense his political usefulness has waned.
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Ate Lnrney
New York City
Varinus
Fatong
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Willant ‘Trayvers Jerome
Tammany
Jim
Jeromes
Jerome
Ruth Thalse
Mr .Hearst
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Forestry and Taxation and the World War Legacy
Fragmented editorial discusses U.S. forestry policy, urging tax exemptions to promote reforestation. It argues conserving forests is a public duty, links forest land to national security, mentions Minnesota constitution revision, and warns against wasteful timber practices while advocating private reforestation incentives. The piece shifts to religious fundraising by the Protestant Laymen Missionary Movement, projecting a nationwide drive to raise funds for evangelism. It criticizes current approaches and calls for organizational overhaul and new strategies.
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Moe
Africa
Cayce Asa Minor
Sara
Palestine
Imericahe
Thearldas
Minnesota
Caesar Augustus Lifted In An Elevator Ode
A fragment hints at a ceremonial ode praising Caesar Augustus as he is conveyed from ground to upper level in an elevator. The tone is playful, framing the ascent as a perilous journey and praising the artistry and flattery surrounding the moment.
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Railroads in China show Chinese-led revival post Chang Chih-tung
The New York Tribune notes the Kalgan Railroad completion and the death of Chang Chih-tung, praising a shift from foreign to Chinese railway building. Wu estimates 95 percent of officials now back railroad projects led by Chinese, a marked change reflecting China’s economic awakening.
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China
Chang Chih-tung
Kalgan
Colne
Chang
What is a Gentleman From the Wontan's Home Compan
A playful piece asks for a definition of gentleman and follows the exchange where Sadie humorously mispronounces the word. The dialogue hints at longing for a clear standard while revealing characters’ lighthearted mischief and language.
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Did His Part Thoroughly Judge Refuses To Debate Emancipation
A witty exchange between a judge and a woman suffragist centers on her hobby and the bachelor’s contribution to women’s emancipation. The judge’s formal stance contrasts with the suffragist’s demand for action, culminating in a light remark about the bachelor’s status.
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Baden-Powell Knighted After Mafeking Fame
The long siege of Mafeking made General Sir Robert Baden-Powell a national hero and the first knighted in years. Despite initial court disfavor and royal rebukes for missteps, he pressed on to lead cavalry reforms, organize the territorial army, and in time found the Boy Scouts movement. His rise, though controversial, culminates in the royal conferment and a public legacy as founder of the scouts.
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Mafeking
London
Baden-Powell
Hyde Park
War Départment
England
Queen Victoria
Edward VI
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War Department
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Edward
Robert
Thirteenth
Hussars
Virginia
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Worthy
Virginia Historical Society
John Smith
Cotton Crop Problems and Market Questions
The New York Evening Post weighs three questions from last Monday's government estimate showing 881-2 per bale on cotton, 31-2 percent below the ten year October average, the lowest in Agricultural Department history. It analyzes effects on American prosperity, the balance of trade, and cotton prices, noting high prices favor planters or spinners differently and that a short crop often harms both consumers and producers. It recalls export values and price shifts from 1880 to 1881 amid global stock changes and earlier shortages, highlighting how the autumn season began with depleted inventories worldwide and ended with American shortages but some relief in three months.
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Monally
Agricultural Department
America
Egypt
India
Growth of beer trade and consumption trends in the United States
An article discusses the rise of beer as a major alcohol in the United States, noting beer sales surpassed distilled liquor by 50 percent since 1860 and now exceed old distillery volumes. It highlights urban concentration, with cities housing about a quarter of the population consuming most beer. It cites per capita figures and urban-rural drinking disparities.
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United States
America
The Blue and White in Greek Flag Unveiled in Dundee Note
The article describes a Greek flag described as nine blue and white stripes with a white cross on blue in the canton and a golden crown at the center. It notes blue and white as Bavarian colors and says Greeks adopted them to honor the Bavarian prince who became Greece's king after independence from the Ottoman Empire.
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Bavaria
Greece
Ottoman Empire
What Became of the Clermont The Century Vessel Mystery
The Clermont final fate remains unresolved with claims it was moved as Henrietta to Cape Fear River in North Carolina for a steam navigation venture under Felton. Another view says the boat was broken up as improvements stopped her suitability, with hull ribs reused under a Jersey City wharf where Civil War monitors were built.
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Cape Fear
North Carolina
Felton
J. Seymouyr Bullock
Jersey City
Becor Jounary
Reconstruction of Venice Campanile Weighs on Plans and Funding
A New York State source reports the July 14 2041 collapse of Venice's Campanile and outlines costs and funding. Total projected cost near £33000 with £33814 raised from subscribers and government pledges. Work progresses to base and shaft, with final belfry crown and angel to be completed, aiming for 1911 inauguration and possible elevator installation.
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Tell Haa
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Surprising Mother and Final Sacrifices in A Chicago Page
A disjointed Chicago News fragment ponders greatness and mothers, contrasting public triumphs with the private wish to impress the mother who dreamed for her child. It shifts to Bram Judes, a mashed chauffeur, describing wrecked vehicles, police shouts, and a bleak recovery scene amid a chaotic, grim tableau.
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Whitmans Dfice
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Ferris Speeg
Supernormal Knowledge and Consciousness Explained
A writer discusses supernormal knowledge beyond ordinary sense data. He envisions a continuum of consciousness linking islands, trees, and unseen depths, suggesting individual minds merge into a mother sea or reservoir of awareness.
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Wiliam Sames
Conanicut
Newport
Pointed Paragraphs on Truth and Public Opinion
A fragmentedChiesgn Name piece notes fear of admitting truth and slow moral progress. It remarks on need for strength to succeed and compares a man of brains and brawn to a prudent weather prophet. It ends by claiming a popular candidate aids saloonkeepers’ families.
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Views of Visitors in Washington Exposition India Ecuador Trade Talks
The article quotes Joseph Darling of Gulf Refining on the Quito Ecuador exposition showing US exhibits and Latin American demand. It notes US leaders, Panama Canal impact, and US economic interests in agriculture and machinery, plus Utah education and West Virginia politics and resources. It mentions rail progress, university growth in Utah, and political rumors around Benatar Scott and Alaska candidates.
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Joseph Darling
Mansett
Gulf Refoing Company
Jan
Derling
Darling
England
Germany
Brazil
United States
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America
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Scout
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State Senate
Reflections of a bachelor from the New York Press
Reflections discuss marriage law, women's voting to spend husbands money, and politics in Britain. James Morrison of Liverpool comments on the English election, budget wars, and peer resistance. The piece notes widespread dissatisfaction, possible Liberal victory, and a bitter campaign ahead despite budget passage debates.
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