Federal Divorce Law Sparks Call for National Regulation
The piece argues for federal intervention to regulate divorce amid Supreme Court rulings that threaten state decrees. It cites rising uncontested divorces, alleged collusion, and the need to prevent fraudulent proceedings, noting cases in New York and Brooklyn. Prominent judges and lawyers advocate federal action to unify standards and protect legitimate children and estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
New York
Supreme Court
Judicale
Brooklyn
Plains
Flaci
de Rivera
Toca
Ford
New Jerree
Congress
Growth of Christianity Through Missions in Modern Era
Experts note world Christian numbers rose from 20 million in 1900 to 308 million in 1290, then 799 million in 1800 and 300 million in the 19th century. They attribute surging growth to steam, rail, and global missionary activity expanding access and reach. The nineteenth century showed the greatest gains and the twentieth is expected to surpass it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Loiste's Rejoinder to Excommunication Writ
The text presents Sourt Lee Tolein replying to a writ of excommunication by the Holy Synod of the Greek Orthodox Church. He quotes Coleridge and argues his path has shifted from loving the church to loving truth above all. He denounces the excommunication as illegal and notes threats from bigots. He renounces the Orthodox church, claims to follow truth, questions sacraments and doctrinal holdings, rejects miracles and virgin birth, but affirms belief in eternal life and reward for deeds. He critiques church corruption and emphasizes love and nonresistance, advocating faith in God as spirit and love.
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Tloiste
Lee Tolein
Holy Synod
Greek Orthodox Church
Coleridge
God
Christ
The Cup Defender in a New York Yacht Club Stand
The article critiques the New York Yacht Club for barring Lawson's Independence from the American cup races. It argues the club assumes sole right to defend the cup, sidelining American yachtowners, and questions transfer demands tied to club membership. Lawson resists, seeking a defender reflecting U S sporting spirit rather than club power.
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Piedmont
New York Yacht Club
Lawnen
Independence
New Yorkers
Yachtsmen of America
I Wson
Boston
Lawson
Gams
New York
Bogton
New York Yacht Club Faces Public Sentiment Over America's Cup
A contested claim argues only members of the York club hold rights to the cup, while national opinion and press support show broad public backing for James Law son. The dispute centers on a 1867 deed of gift and a 1887 amendment claiming a New York Yacht Club right, sparking nationwide doubt about the club's democratic spirit.
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New York War Club
New York Yacht Club
Eastern Yacht Club
Puritan
Eastern
New York Yacht Clubs
New York
Carnegie Free Public Libraries
Yacht Club
Wrecht Club
London Population and American rivalry in the era
Census data puts London at 6 578 784 residents while editorial voices contrast European growth and American enterprise status. The piece riffs on imperial fate for London, New York limits, and Kipling inspired resistances to American expansion with commentary on industry speed and labor ideals.
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London
New York
Beng
England
The Woman Who Trusted and Other Pieces
A page blends poetry and prose with pieces discussing W N Harben's novel The Woman Who Trusted, a Worley poem about burning brush, and reflective verses on love and rain. It notes Harben's success and lists other brief items from Georgia, Ohio, and Cleveland publications.
Inside Story of That Wall Street Panic and Stillman
An article traces connections among James Stillman of National City Bank, J Pierpont Morgan, and Kuhn Loeb as they influence Northern Pacific and Union Pacific railways. It alleges bank loans and Standard Oil backing spurred a market plunge, with Stillman’s bank accused of panic-driven, aggressive lending to seize control of rail lines.
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Wall Street
Pade
National City Bank
Standard OA Bank
James Stillman
World of Knowledge
Anahelas
the World
Northern Pacific Railway
Alan
Union Pacific Railway
J. Pierpont Morgan
Northern Pacific
Ainen
Mr Bacon
Stillman
Jacob H. Schft
Im Kuby
Chicago and Northwestern
Union Pacific
Chicago
San Francisco
Northwestern States
Great Northern Railways
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway
Northwestern
Hin
Great Northern
Stiilman
Burlington
E H_ Harrimen
Northern Pacificines
George F. Baker
Hil
Morgan
West
Northwest
Till
Morean
Hill
Europe
Walon Pacific
Orean
Mr. Morgan
Central
Southern
Great Lakes
Pacific
Mie
Waa
Kuhn, Loebs Co
Ref Bank
Hose
Mctee
Conelasa di | Ee
Ralir i Sud
Tansee Seston Couneisaan
Anton Pacinvgn
Eoayale
United States
Stilman
Bir Morgan
Arc-les-Bains
Paris
Mr. Tappan
J. ®. Morgan
Jacob Schiff
Auhr, Loeb & Co
J. P. Moreau & Co
Standard Oil
Sujiman
Tappan
Stiliman
Weil
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefellers
Wiliam Rockefeller
John D
Wiliam Rockefsin
Standard Oil Trust
Ted
D. Rockeflier
Wilem
Rockefer
Jorgo
Sista
Dr Pearson's Frugal Riches and Plain Living contrasted
A portrait of Dr D K Pearsons of Chicago at eighty one, his simple habits, stern discipline, and cheerful, humane philanthropy. The piece contrasts lavish displays by others with Pearsons' modest wealth, his long travels, and his wife Mrs Pearsons focus on practical charity and saving, deeming character and simple living more valuable than wealth.
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Reynolds
D. K. Pearsons
Chicago
Hla
Aled
Isaiah
Lithia Springs
Prince of Plungers tames Wall Street giants with fame
IN THE PUBLIC EYE. Tymes Ik Feene once a leading figure in public affairs during railroad and industrial stock booms has earned the moniker Prince of Plungers. For fifteen years he has built and lost fortunes in speculation, often facing losses with Gould and other masters, while boasting of millions as lightly as a farmer praising a good horse.
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Tymes Ik
Feene
Wallstreet
Heene
Jay Goult
Gould
Keene
Life of James R Keene Ailing Founder Of Wall Street Fortunes
A compact 19th century profile traces James R Keene born 1838 in England, son of a merchant, moving to California with his family. He rises from cattle care in Fort Reading to mining and stock speculation, survives a crushing crash, builds fortunes via San Francisco stock exchange, wheat corner losses, and tobacco corner success, with fortunes fluctuating to estimates between 12 and 15 million. Marquis de Lastyrie noted as Lafayette’s great grandson and Lafayette family representative residing at Lagrange.
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Wallstreet
England
California
James R. Keene
Fort Reading
Comstock
Marquis de Lastyrie
Lafayette
Lagrange
French nobleman and heir visits United States in quiet tour
The passage describes a French nobleman from the Old Regime who owns a large estate near Paris with a castle and drawbridge. He shuns politics, keeps a low profile in public life, and is said to have strong ties to American interests. He visited Mount Vernon, toured Washington’s tomb, and is married to a duke’s granddaughter with two sons Louis and uy.
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Paris
France
United States
Mount Vernon
Washington
Dukes of
Beinator
Louis
The Colonel's Apology Miadern Society Tale
A northbound curate visits a colonel to discuss a sermon and is accused of stealing it. The colonel, half in jest, pretends he knows its origin but then checks a sermon collection and discovers no theft. He apologizes to the curate, admitting his mistake.
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Miadern Society
Fragmentary Humorist Snippet From Indianapolis Pre
A clipped dialogue shows an assistant and a manicurist discussing odd phrases about a prize fighter named Mage and a social figure. The readable portion hints at a humorous, possibly satirical interchange within the newspaper.
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Indianapolis
Pickla
Suited te Wes. Sue He a For Come oer ty He eon so of plfea
Fragmentary OCR text provides no clear events or identifiable persons. No coherent summary can be formed from the unreadable input.
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Wes
Lee
Dynes
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