Kipling the Great Living English Author Profile
A vivid portrait of Rudyard Kipling describing his appearance in bold clothes, his early life from Bombay to England, and his literary evolution. The piece lauds his courage, blunt honesty, and portrayal of Indian life, noting works like Recessional and his impact on English literature. It closes with a dated nod to a political scene in 190 by W C Mack.
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Rudyard
Kipking
Rudyard Kipling
Court of Appeals
Bombay
Asia
Kipling
Chrisfitzis Week
England
United Service College
Westward-Ho
India
Lahore
Hills
Alfred Austin
SAS
R— Hiplinga
Apostle
Madero
Toxet
Causa
W. C. Mack
Department of Agricelturs
Halfway Churches in Large Cities Call for Help and Unity
A preacher in Los Angeles argues for revitalizing the so called halfway churches that sit between downtown and residential districts. He urges consecrated lay leaders, strong boards, and active outreach to boarding house residents by providing robust music, debate, libraries, social events, and charity to combat decline while urging presbyteries to place the best young ministers in these posts and support them.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Bonn — Otther
Dr.So-and-so
Pittsburg
Princeton
Gem
Rch
Che
Halfway Church
Jesus—Christ
Church-Of-The Lord Jesus-Christ
Matt
Ituhas
Christ
Jericho Road
Mr. Sound
Dusinert
Jesus Christ
Ahalfway
Indiana
Qaghur
Mrs Dott and Mr Lott in Lottery Tangle
A garbled 19th century style note describes Mrs Dott taking many tots from Mr Lott’s lottery with portions set aside for her daughter Dot. The exchange hints at losses and disputed lot allocations amid a tense, unclear exchange between the parties.
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Mr. Lott
Great Man Gladstone Passes in Quiet Hawarden Death
A somber obituary recounts William Ewart Gladstone's death at Hawarden after a life of public leadership. The piece notes dignified scenes at the dying statesman’s home, farewells from Lord Rosebery and George Wyndham, and a lasting tribute to his faith and service.
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Morley
William Ewart Gladstone
Castle
Lord Rosebery
Mr. Morley
Dorothy Drew
Mr. Gladstone
Outlook
Hawarden
Gladstone
Mr. Henry Gladstone
Ewart Gladstone
Pursued by Sharks on Kandahar Escape to Liverpool
The Kandahar master recounted a perilous voyage after leaving St John for Oporto with codfish on March 9. A gale damaged the ship, sharks circling as crew battled to survive until the German steamer Manhelm rescued them and guided the lifeboat to safety. They were landed at Rotterdam and reached Liverpool.
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Kandahar
Liverpool
Bea
St.John
Manhelm
T P
Rotterdam
Edison Demonstrated Telegraphed Invention Breakthrough
Edison challenged officials with a bold claim that he could locate a fault within two hours. He was met with skepticism yet proceeded to locate the break in the line near Poughkeepsie after a telegram from Albany. The episode highlights Edison’s persistence and the era’s telegraphy debates.
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Edison
Dr. Green
Doctor Green
Albany
Eelame
Re” Epison
Keepsie
Poughkeepsie
Ragen
Wes
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Tay Abel
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W. Ee. Gladstone
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Island
Graham
Mediterranean Sea
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Mediere
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Sven
Anet
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Taenies
Italy
Ietalwine Stable
Camille Flammarion
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