Congo empire plans loom over vast African frontier
Merling Register reports from the Congo noting meagre resources and harsh climate. The piece discusses speculative aims to establish a separate Congo state, with references to explorers, German interest, and possible shifts in imperial policy, highlighting key figures and stirring debates about control, exploration, and the continent’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacesala
Tilan Wretele
Gordon
Soudan
Congo Empire
Poe Wi
Congo
Oesmander Cameron
Great Britain
Africa
Glasgow
Proabi
Beilin
Ube
Judah Bankers
Berlo
Masia
Wassingios
Adaire
Seater
Asterer
MD Huw
Beasaels
Yin
Bing Bis
Co Ywivnant
Ahly
Tiestan
Francis de Wistos
Maoel
Medel
Tiadel
Somalag
Tisdel
Ola
Prisse Bie
Mars
Omagizle
Cusgo
Camlord Hia
Rika
Bamarck
Pat
Rhae de Degine
GREELY AND THE CONGO CRISIS DESCRIBED IN MIXED WORDS
Fragmented account contrasts Henry Greely like a polar expedition with the Congo crisis under Leopold II. It cites dangers to navigation, costs, and the costly pursuit of empire, noting officers' secrecy and diplomatic tensions surrounding American observers and Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallingly
North Pole
Pal Mall Gansta
Greely
Franz Javet Land
Stanley Pool
Affsira
Congo
France
Central Africa
Ki Laopold
Belgam
Congo Stata
Beasela
Newepapern
Petewarl I
Nasocl
Latigon
United States
Braselsson
Stanley
Tisdel
Hizk
Alsin
Tie Palace
Boycot Tying
Mr Tiedel
Changes in Washington Society and Architecture in 1890s
A Washington portrait notes the city’s new urban color and striking architecture around the White House and Lafayette Square. It praises light, artistic homes alongside monumental buildings, and argues social life shifts from politicians to refined society defined by foreign legations, science, literature, and cosmopolitan exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasmsaros
United States
Arlington Heights
Shepherd
White House
Treasury
White ‘House
Lafayette Square
Lafayette ‘Square
Boss Shepherd
Long Brasch
Red
San Marino
Adriatic
America
Europe
Ripkly
Countey
Weat Point
Washington
Ted
Asch Nestore
Bancroft
Wea
Legation
Legiien
Talix
Aome
Cer Beau
A Funny Column About Everyday Trials and Trains
A satirical piece narrates domestic strains over drinking, a rough set on Kinderhook, a music teacher’s peculiar discipline, emigrant car scenes, and a string of interrupted anecdotes. It mixes humor with social observations about family, travel, and courtly chatter in a clipped period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bis Beart
DC Basten Beda
Saya
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Kumalce
Courtany TV Granata
Gainenelte Neen
Noura
Pearly Gates
Mary Anderson
Maud 5
Saziously
Odd Tales and Notorious Nonsense From A Farcoast Sheet
A jumbled column of quirky items spans islands off Scotland, strange animal mishaps, meteor lore, hunting feats, and a Bethlehem card party. It blends travel notes, odd anecdotes, and local curiosities with breezy, sensational flavor from a bygone paper.
Culinary Fragments and Miscellany From a 19th Century Page
A jumble of kitchen tips and domestic notes describes oyster recipes and sauces, pie methods, and apple marmalade guidance. It mentions preparations for o lyster dishes, beefy potatos, candied fruit, and marmalades, plus a stray social note on Portland Mares and a nurse’s cure advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gil
Portland
Winter Harbor
Naught Hof Good Ends Odd Year With Baffling Note
A quirky, archaic sounding message complains of strange events and references to local places and people as it hints at lingering festive sentiments. The text mixes odd spellings and weathered wording, mentioning Bevo and wheat topics alongside regional terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couleurs
Ita Sonthig
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Howe
Social Washington
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Federal Capital
Rane
Danvers Tisk
Moma Heuer
Ini
Ns Ai Islam
Baekien
Jollikin
Ebe
Hits
Nem
Paul Ghedey
Jonathan
Jon
Silas
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Kong
Silan
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Queer
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Abe
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Seattle
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Ile
Barra
Scotland
Augustus Long
Behhlehem
Denver
Peter Mahler
San Juan
Hesrontin
George Wilton
Broceport
Wilson
Momsent
Bronn
Bethelem
Everbody
Blunt
Polly Rey
Washington County
Millbridge
Dubuque
Eaeng
George
Joe Tork
Viesialo Indy
Tod
SEE
BSR
Atinrs
Winslow
Sallmore San
Ion
Sansa
Stansing Ye
Chapman
Lovitara
Eli Mia Gime
Wilsue
MP Haayes
Gob
Tietignon
Pewsey Cinta
Marta Peere
Iain
Wheeling Weekly
Repiste
Alube
Tour
Vno Wameiy Ruauree
Io State News
News of the World
Farmer and Stockma's
Tak Vormwent
DeWitt Taiaiage
the Weekly Register
West Virginia
James B. Taney
Buotarnn
Exoenss
Wal
Llewil
Peabody Medics
Tnettata
Weshiogun
D.C
J.S. Rhodes & CO
Cheaper Tian
Lares
Rhodes & CO
J. E. Smith
Bar
Teentlan
Oman
Eas Cotapionaly
Renea
Alues
Neces Wessel
Estead Phyticiana
Kasith
Spmner
Pier Om
Oetenes
Sad
Howard Bros
Salary Siem
Iecaree
Bsevkaj
Trassars
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