Democratic Nominations and Wall Street Bets in McKinley Race
In a July 1 item from Tamford Times this column reports Wall Street brokers betting on McKinley with odds 5 to 2 while Tamford notes bets of 19 to 1 on McKinley. It discusses Democratic hopes in the next House, historic district margins, and the Philippines policy turning imperial debate in Washington as US forces and public opinion sway toward ongoing military presence.
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Wall Street
Hofftan House
New York
MicKinley
Bers
Sharkey
Roblin
McKinley
Elerty
California
Timois
Indiana
Kentucky
Marylands
Minnesota
New Jersey
Ohio
West Virginia
Philippines
Chua
MacArthur
Roo
Ofs
Washington
Rgrit
Ani
Rooranunanecet
Tonder
Tooney
Europe
Yellow peril and imperial rivalry in world affairs
A colonial era column argues against partitioning China and warns of a rising Asian power. It critiques U S and British aims, cites Port Arthur losses, and imagines a future where a united Asiatic force could threaten Western civilization. The piece fears a new Genghis Khan or Tamerlane sweeping across Eurasia.
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Ines
British Empire
South Africa
Boston Pilot
United States
Hellain
San Africa
Ula
China
State Department
London
England
Tengland
Transvaal
Riis
Kit
Bani
Count Cassius
Russia
Pekintter
Port Arthur
Taku
Christendom
Asia
Europe
Far East
Nilious
In Curious Passing Notes and Digger Bee Factoids
Rose Hanna bets on McKinley via telegraph in Wall Street rumors. Ex Senator WM hails a strong ticket at the convention and Cuba policy debate stirs Washington. Hartford Times sparring with Kansas City platform noted. Wonders of the digger bee described with nesting and life cycle details.
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Rose Hanna
McKinley
Wall Street
Die West
Washington
China
Spain
Vernor Allen
Porta Riva
Seerets
Cuba
Hartford Times
Kansas City
Shi Labor Movement
Kansas
Oy Anytings
Cis
Jefr
Mic ‘Vines
Britain
Thomas Davis and His Irish Patriot Song Legacy
A tribute to Thomas Davis, praising his noble talents and role in shaping Irish freedom. It highlights his life from the Bladyiler region, his wife, and his early death at thirty, noting his ballads and essays that stirred national sentiment, including Fontenoy and Welcome. Willis’s selections underscore his unity calls and enduring influence.
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Steigglis
Thomas Quburne Davis
Meir
Ant
Treland
Poreter
Thoms Davis
Tia
Exelihuine Ste
Fontenoy
Hanger
Green Hill
Montenoy
Assin
Willis
Rothe
Legor
Tobie
Davis
Maykhul
A Cyclist in Spain and Obstructive Ox Carts on Mountain Roads
An excerpted traveler’s tale from Chambers’s Journal recounts dangerous encounters with ox carts on steep mountain roads between Burgos and Madrid. Cyclists, drivers, and frightened animals collide in chaotic scenes, with locals reacting through oaths, prayers, and minor settlements, highlighting peril for travelers and livestock alike.
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Don Alfonso
Don Carlos
Ecstacy
Burgos
Madrid
Russian Calendar Reform Suggests Simpler Leap Rule
London Notes and Queries discusses a Russian proposal to drop leap years on a simple 128 year cycle, replacing the Gregorian rule. The plan would drop a leap year every 4th, 40th, and 4000th year in a simplified scheme, claimed to align with the tropical year within a fifth decimal place over 128 years.
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America
London Notes and Queries
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