The Adopted Sons of God and the Spirit Within
A sermon-like essay argues that true adoption by God requires faith in Christ, repentance, and the inward work of the Holy Spirit. It explains atonement, justification, and the Spirit’s gifts, then contrasts spiritual freedom with fleshly life and calls believers to a Christ-led righteousness. It also previews two Constitution magazine pieces on Negro life and a future Atlanta congress.
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Witin
God
Goahead
Paul
Ephesus
Corinthians
Jesus
Earth
Democratic primary reform and race tensions in Alabama
The piece contrasts racial uplift with harsh views on vice districts and urges a race-aware remedy. It lauds Alabama Democrats for adopting a primary system, arguing it strengthens unity, prevents unfair conventions, and aligns with Georgia’s model to keep the party cohesive and democratic. The tone favors orderly reform and collective action.
The New Virginia Charter Marks a New Era for Virginia
The Virginia constitution becomes effective after years of patchwork rule. The new charter, crafted by trusted Virginians, aims to economize government, simplify administration, and encourage enterprise. It replaces the Underwood-era burdens and promises steady progress with broad public support.
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Virginia
Underwood
Old Dominion
South
Commonwealth
Notable Anniversary of Captain Barclay Mission
Eighteen years ago today Captain John F Barclay of this city gathered seven street urchins and in an abandoned car on the tracks in Atlanta section then known as Brooklyn organized a mission Sun.
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John F. Barclay
Atlanta
Brooklyn
Mission Sun
Community driven Marietta street mission marks eighteenth anniversary
The Marietta street mission grew from a Sunday school to a fixed institution housed in various quarters including a tobacco factory and saloons. Captain Barclay led the work, missing fewer than twelve services, with vast charitable impact across Atlanta and among Christians nationwide. The eighteenth anniversary is set at the Baptist Tabernacle, inviting citizens to attend and support the enterprise.
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Marietta Street
Captain Barclay
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Political Dustup and Independent Runs Across Parties
A Boston Herald roundup notes Beveridge declines the vice presidency amid Indiana GOP factionalism. Vermont’s Percival Clement eyes an independent bid if local option wins, while Washington Post hints at a cabinet unity on trust action. The New York Times reports a tragic shooting with 17-year-old Miss Witts, and Chicago’s jury-bias case is branded criminally cheap. Springfield Republicans praise Cuban reciprocity and trust resolutions. The Moke Register announces Bertha Hatton as Louisville and Nashville Railways’ second assistant city agent in New Orleans.
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Philadelphia Press
Percival W. Clement
Burlington
Moke Register
Bertha Hatton
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
New Orleans
United States
Just From Georgia and Other Whitsett Mirths
A collage of verse and verse-like prose from The Song of His Soul and other pieces. It includes reflections on faith, poetry, humor, and civic duty with characters such as Whitsett’s sweet singer and remarks on Thomas Dunn English and Colonel Hay, plus tips for young men entering politics.
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King Carlos Embraces Wireless Telegraphy As Hobby
Foreign notes report King Carlos of Portugal dedicates much of his day to wireless telegraphy, communicating with Italian and German inventors. He offers backing to the method deemed best after investigation. In a separate dispatch from London, four Cairo-voiced slaves were kidnapped and sold in Syria, with two men jailed for fifteen years and a helper for five.
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Lisbon
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Cairo
London
Syria
Egypt
Lord Cromer
Royal Minister's Wife Invents Cooking Machine
Karlsruhe July 12 Madame Von Brauer wife of the secretary of state invented a process to keep cooked vegetables and meats hot for eight to ten hours without fire and without losing flavor. Meals are prepared in enamel pots then sealed in a box with sawdust excelsior cushion and more excelsior and tightly closed. The invention promises to revolutionize the dinner pall.
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Karlsruhe
Madame ‘von Brauer
Bank punished for usury in Jura case
Basle July 12 for the first time in European history a reputable bank faced punishment for usury. The appellate court ordered the Comteil d Escompte du Jura to repay 75 000 francs usurious interest. The 60 000 franc capital on which the interest was extorted was declared forfeited to the state.
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Basle
Europe
Comteil d’Escompte du Jura
Church inheritance awarded to testatrix daughter in Breslau
In Breslau on July 12 the prince bishop Cardinal Kopp was ordered by the court to return 40,000 marks left to the diocese by the widow Preuss. The court ruled the testatrix lacked legal capacity when she chose church over her daughter, who now inherits the fortune.
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Testatrix
Breslau
Cardinal Kopp
Preuss
Marriage in quick haste stirs society talk
St. Petersburg reports heavy comment on the rapid betrothal of Grand Duchess Helen and Prince Nicholas of Greece. They were engaged only days before and plan to wed in mid August. Helen previously eloped with a cavalry lieutenant at the end of May.
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St. Petersburg
Helen
Prince Nicholas
Greece
Noble Soldier Sentenced in Vatican Dungeons
Rome dispatch reports Marquis of Cappellatti of the Papal Noble Guard sentenced by court martial to one week in the Vatican dungeons for joining an enemy army festival. He also loses his lieutenant status, becoming a private, a move noted by Rome's affluent elite. In St Petersburg, 50 000 Jews in Jakaterimo region mines receive three days' notice to leave the district over a religious zealot move.
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Rome
Marquis of Cappellatti
Vatican
Atatus
St. Petersburg
Jakaterimostaff
Arbitration Court Promises Early Decree On Bering Strait Case
The Hague July 12 The court of arbitration promises an early decree on the rights of the United States and Russia in the Bering Strait. It will decide whether American sealers may catch seals at that latitude. Dutch State Councillor Asser heads the case which began in 1891 with Russian cruisers capturing American vessels in the strait.
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Special Cable
the Hague
Court of Arbitration
United States
Russia
Bering Strait
Asser
Berling Fitrait
Princess Massino Boxes Royal Husband’s Ears at Viareggio Strand
Rome reports Princess Massino, daughter of Don Carlos, boxed her royal husband’s ears before a crowd at Viareggio. The couple, living in a villa there, woke to find him bathing with a lady guest. she attacked him, striking and pulling his ears, while onlookers watched as the prince endured.
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Rome
Massino
Don Carlos
Atrand
Viareggio
Rats Spread Bubonic Plague from Interior to Seaboard
Port Said reports the bubonic plague spreading to coastal areas as rats carry germs from infected interior regions. Alexandria and Cafro are threatened as authorities race to exterminate the primary vectors. Rat movements suggest transmission to new districts, raising alarm.
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Port Said
Alexandria
Cafro
Two Boer Generals May Attend the Congress
The Hague July 12 Generals Botha Delarey and DeWet are expected to attend the twenty seventh Netherland congress at Courtral August 2 and 21 They will get a rousing reception.
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Botha
Delarey
DeWet
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Task Set the New King of Saxony A Severe One
Berlin July 12 The new King of Saxony faces a challenge akin to Roosevelt after McKinley’s death. He succeeds a beloved soldier statesman who died childless, leaving the throne to his brother Prince George aged four years his junior. Rumors of abdication in favor of Prince Frederick August are unfounded.
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Berlin
Theodore Roosevelt
McKinley
Germany
Albert
Prince George
George
Ife
Prince Frederick August
Photo of Royal Box Shows the King Missing at Ascot
Londoners note a conspicuously empty space in the royal box at Ascot where King Edward would have sat. Queen Alexandra and the Duchess of Connaught are pictured beside a canopy, while the king’s seat remains vacant amid concerns he may not attend Westminster Abbey or the coronation, despite reports of regained strength for an operation.
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Ascot
Queen Alexandra
Duchess of Connaught
Westminster Abbey
Edward
Cromer and Sir Colin to Receive Full Reward
Advices from the colonial office indicate the Assouan dam, vital to Egypt’s irrigation, will be completed by the time of King Edward VII’s coronation. The credit for the project is shared by Earl of Cromer and Sir Colin Scott Moncreiff for their roles in Egypt. It is suggested the king may reward these men similarly to Lord Kitchener for the peaceful, prosperous conditions now seen in Egypt.
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England
Earl of Cromer
Colin Scott Moncreiff
Great Britain
Egypt
Lord Kitchener
Czar Meets Du Chaillu Greeting Him Cordially
In St. Petersburg on July 12 the czar hosted explorer Paul du Chaillu for half an hour then he set off for Moscow. Du Chaillu aims to learn Russian, study rural life, and write a Russian language book on the country people and resources. The czar showed interest and offered introductions and safe conduct to aid his missionary-like project.
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St. Petersburg
Paul du Chaillu
Moscow
Russia
du Chaillu
du Caailly
Henry Ibsen Nearing Return to Writing in Fall
Christiania reports Henry Ibsen has recovered from a serious illness and now drives daily. He can walk with a cane and may sea bathe to aid comfort. Fearing a crowd of seekers he remains at home but plans to resume writing in the fall and attends to correspondence.
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Henry Ibsen
Christiania
Hoepii Publishes North Pole Expedition Memoir
Milan reports Hoepii publishing house received manuscript titled My Expedition to the North Pole from the duke of the Abruzzo for publication in October. The author is the GuCal Explorer of Pole, whose journey ends with the book ready for release this fall.
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Gucal Explorer
Pole
Milan
Hoepii Publishing House
Hedin arrives in Kashgar to thanks from King Oscar
Swedish explorer Sven Hedin reaches Kashgar in the Mohammedan district where he is greeted in state by the Swedish consul general. He declares he is well and happy and sends greetings to friends around the world.
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Sweden
Pekin
Sven Hedin
Thibet
Kashgar
Mohammedan
Oscar
Schwab's Gaming Declines Staffing At Monaco
In Nice on July 12 reports say Monaco casino has cut staff by half due to weak business. Discharged workers include croupiers cashiers money sorters floor walkers guards and watchmen amid disapproval of Schwab backed gambling publicity in American papers.
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Nice
Monaco
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