The Case for a Single English Speaking World
The speaker argues that English speaking nations should unite into one political and cultural bloc, sharing language, literature, and governance. They warn against division and urge a permanent Anglo alliance to advance civilization, liberty, and open trade while noting shifts in imperial sentiment and the risks of European conflict.
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USA
Enegland
Ated
Tone
Od. S
Washington
Washingtonu
England
Napoleon
Aurmis
Boyland
Ryery
Changes in the 19th Century Power Structure
The piece notes dramatic shifts in nations and monarchies over 25 to 30 years, with modern civilization grinding through vast social and political changes. It observes the rise of centralized power, event corporations, and massive projects shaping national existence and global attention.
Policy of Neutrality and Anglo American Alliance Debate
The passage argues against a formal Anglo American alliance and urges continued neutrality in foreign affairs. It cites views from Mr Chamberlain and Lord Salisbury as instigators and endorses Washington's warning against entangling alliances. emphasizes minimal political competition while expanding commerce. It contrasts England's doom with the US rise as a global power and stresses US and Britain as commercial rivals.
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England
United States
Great Britain
Anglo-Saxon ideas and global peace warned by Suffith
Giodwin Suffith argues that differing administrative atmospheres hinder diplomacy and warns that Anglo-Saxon propagation of ideas and institutions could lead to military coalitions. He cautions that a bid to impose peace by decree would backfire, provoking universal war rather than harmony.
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Giodwin
Debates on alliance with England and republican ideals
A reflective essay argues for independence from England and warns against allying with monarchies. It recalls Washington Jefferson and Lincoln, condemns colonial oppression, and urges that the United States follow republican principles for peace and prosperity.
Rise of a New Republic United Under a Common Flag
A call to elevate the many and educate the masses. Emphasizes forming a country of brothers with equal rights and united under a flag. Promotes justice liberty and truth and a republic greater than today while rejecting further union with England.
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England
The Morals of a Modern Young Man
Virgil Shelmarth argues the modern young man faces moral decline due to exposure to corrupt surroundings and trashy literature. He cites prison statistics and warns that without effort to remove evil influences, the young man will degenerate and fail to reach a true moral ideal.
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Virgil Shelmart
Vision of a Century and Statehood From 1900
The passage reflects on turning from the 19th to the 20th century, urging national unity, moral purpose, and the duty to civilize and Christianize a downtrodden world. It contrasts modern progress with enduring values and closes with a patriotic meditation on what constitutes a state, emphasizing virtuous leadership over fortifications or wealth.
The Marseillaise Hymn Audience Impressively Silent
A 6000 strong audience in a Paris vibe setting listened intently to the Marseillaise as a chorus led by young men did not look at the flags. The hush spread through the vast arena, broken only by tropical applause and later a surge of voices joining in the chorus.
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Eveybody
Curious ancient forms found in Minnesota rock
A New York Journal note describes stone outlines resembling human figures found in a Minnesota quarry. Four bodies lie stretched in rock, four to seven feet long, with crossed bands on the chest and well formed heads, though features are indistinct.
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Minnesota
New York Journal
The Queen Keeps Her Word In Biarritz Jewel Tale
A Queen of Servia misses jewels in Biarritz and an ad offers return for charity gift. She retrieves the diamonds by post with a taunt that she will keep her word. The jewels are given to Sisters of Charity and a lottery prizes a poor seamstress.
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Biarritz
Servia
Biair
Sisters of Charity
Quotation Sparks Challenge Between Clock and Repairer
In a witty exchange from the Clocinnatt Enquirer, a watch asks to be judged by its works before dosing time, while a repairer vows to review the case before deciding. The playful dialogue highlights craft and accountability.
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Clocinnatt Enquirer
Pieces In a Locomotive Engine
A single locomotive engine is built from nearly 6 000 pieces requiring precise adjustment akin to a fine watchwork. The careful assembly highlights the complexity and precision involved in railroad engineering.
Grapes From Canaan Aphorisms from The Ram's Horn
A collection of maxims noting character over appearance. It asserts that outward wealth hides a small soul, self-promotion reveals little, love gives life to the heart, hypocrisy wears ragged cloaks, and smiling lengthens the mouth and life proportionally.
Bee Mountain Cave of Honey and Serpents
An account from Galveston News describes a Crevasin on Brazos river's Lea mountain where vast honeycombs hang from a cliff. A miner named Zebcoway tasted honey, then fled as hundreds of serpents approached, leaving behind knife and treasure. Locals later deemed the cave home to millions of bees, tons of honey, and a serpent den, deterring further exploration.
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Cleburhe
Brazsa
la Lea
Rae
Bee Mountain
Galveston
The Bone Solo A Hoodoo
A 19th century minstrel tale notes that bone solos, though once common, are feared as hoodoo in burnt cork shows. The piece recounts superstition linking yellow clarinet to misfortune, rail accidents, and failed productions, with bans on bone solos in contracts and indeterminate origins.
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Mey
Winnington Star
The St Hilaire Necklace Mystery Unfolds
A French naturalist and his wife face a missing diamond necklace after a baboon in their home is found playing with a similar jewel. Mme St Hilaire denies fault as the savant attributes the loss to the animal and the case humorously unfolds.
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Senate
Geor . St Hilaire
Mme St Hillaire
Mme. St. Hilaire
M. St. Hilaire
Witty retort at New England Society dinner
Mark Twain presided as Evarts stuck hands in pockets and quipped about a morose humorist. Twain answered with a sly jab about a lawyer keeping hands to himself. An elderly woman's exchange with a booking clerk follows, about a left leaves at 10 30 and a nephew who enjoys the talk.
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Mark Teruli
Mark Twain
Mr Evarts
Matt Twain
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