Gladstone Dies Peacefully at Hawarden Castle
Hawarden May 19. Mr Gladstone died at 5 o clock this morning after a long illness. His wife remained at his side during the final hours and a bulletin stated the funeral would be at Hawarden, near the church where he was married over fifty years ago. The article reviews his career as a radical reformer and compares his evolving views, noting his deep sincerity and influence on Britain, Canada, Australia, and the United States.
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Hawarden
Gladstone
Dobie
Mr. Gladstone
W. B. Gladstone
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Ireland
Canada
Australia
Cape Colony
United States
Hare
Bynes Lea
Porles
Jefferson Davis
England
Huxley
Swinburne
Froude
John Gladstone
Liverpool
William Ewart Gladstone
Stone
Christ's Church, Oxford
John Henry Newman
Presbyterian Assembly Opens With Devotion and Reports
The Presbyterian assembly at Wirona Later Inn on May 21 began with a half hour devotional led by Rev Barclay of Detroit. Governor James A Mount of Indiana was named vice moderator. Committees were read. Dr John B Mackintosh reported on The Church at Home and Abroad periodical and Dr Richard Holmes of Pittsburgh spoke on missionary church periodicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Assembly
Wirona
Inn
Mr. Barclay
Detroit
James A. Mount
Indiana
John 8. Mackintosh
Richard Holmes
Pittsburg
Coal Steamers Reported Neutrality Refocus Spanish Fleet
Wirrimstab Curacao May 21 The British steamer Restormel arrives with coal for La Guayra saying its machinery needs slight repairs The neutral stance prevents communication with the vessel fueling speculation it was chartered by Spain to supply Admiral Cervera coal for his fleet
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Havana
Vera Cruz
Mex
Plaza de Armas
Lafayette
Americana
Spain
San Lazaro Avenue
Jamce Gordon Bennett
Wirrimstab
Curacao
Restormel
la Guayra
C. Garry
Cervera
Visit to Pompeii Capri and Sorrento 1898 Journal Excerpt
An elderly travel letter describes a Naples May 2 1898 morning breakfast then a voyage by steamer to Capri with the Blue Grotto adventure. The party tours Sorrento Pompeii and Vesuvius with vivid sights of lava fields grottos gardens and a bustling hotel stay.
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West End Hotel
Naples
Capri
Tiberius
France
Sorrenty
Romana
Eden Lovlier
Mrs Wm Shepard Dead Near Atlantic
Mrs William Shepard died at her home three miles southeast of Atlantic at an early hour. An obscure cancer, diagnosed after a grave operation, led to a rapid decline despite initial improvement. Survived by a devoted husband and eight children aged one to eight. Funeral at her home Monday the 28th at 2 p.m.
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Wmn. Shepard
Atlantic
Nebraska Tornado Strikes Central Region Destroying Homes
A Nebraska tornado along the Republican river in Central Nebraska devastated farms groves and cattle ranches from Franklin to Thompson's Creek and Buffalo township. Six farmhouses were destroyed near Franklin and Bladen and Riverton reported heavy damage. In Albion area Wood River suffered major damage with injuries including Mary Austin and two children. An express train ran for 80 miles without steam amid the fierce winds.
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Liycoiy
Republican River
Nebraska
Franklin
Burlington Road
Thompson's Creek
Buffalo Township
Bladen
Riverton
Albion
Neb
Wood River
Mary Austin
Sam Morton
Union Pacific
Populist Convention Nominates Martin in Fourth Kansas
The Populist convention in Emprensa Kansas endorses H. B. Martin for Congress and urges John Madden to accept a fused ticket with Democrats. Fusion with Democrats is seen as key for the state election, with one Democratic congressman priced for state officer fusion.
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Funten
Kansas
Emprensa
Kan
Martin
Decoration Day Flowers in Perfumed Stock at Local Shop
A local shop advertises Decoration Day flowers and perfumes with spring scents of violets and roses. It praises its perfumery and a complete lineup of toilet articles, powders, brushes, sponges, and cigars.
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Hawardem
Wistone
Oval
Ot Osborne Beinig
Sorrento
Pompeii
Catellammare
Vesuvius
Herculaneum
Hugh
Rome
Florence
Zera O
Reinid
Shepard
Sherwin Williams
Shaw & Crombie
Iowa
Michigan
Plano
Caledonia
Kent
Jones Lover
West Pullman
Chicago
the Buggy Emporium
Fine Buggies
Surries
Lal
Rock Island
James Jones
Chestnut St
Twister
Dr. Milleg
Ar Fe
H. G. Weber & CO
Worthing & Worth
Chestnut
St. Atlentie
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