Buddhist priests may have reached America centuries before Columbus
An article credits Professor Fryer of the University of California with presenting documentary evidence that a Buddhist priest named Hui Shen traveled from Cabul to China in 409 A D and to America via the Aleutians and Alaska. The account links Mexican agave fiber, prickly pear fruit, copper presence, and cultural traits to pre-Columbian contacts, arguing the voyage predates Columbus by about a millennium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fryer
The
University of California
China
America
Columbus
Harper's Monthly
Hiui Shen
Cabul
Yang Yuan
Wusang
Kingchow
Tsi
Yang-tse
Wu Ti
Mexico
Jui Shen
Jusnne
Buddha
Va Mine
Urey
Ite
Aleutian Islands
Alaska
Namsehatka
Dbud
Famous Western Preacher Rev Dr Whownasx
Rev Dr Thomas of Chicaso leads the People's Church and is described as a powerful Western preacher. Twenty one years ago Dr Whownasx was deposed from the Methodist Episcopal Church after being accused of unorthodox views. His trial for heresy covered unbelief in biblical inspiration, heterodox atonement doctrine, and questions about the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thomas
Chicaso
W. Thomas
Chicas
The
People's Church
Whownasx
Methodist Episcopal
Rock River
Hlis
Pioneering Preacher Leads People's Church Rise
The article traces the spread of the People's Church begun after a tight election. Dr Thomas is depicted as a liberal Christian teacher with seventeen years of service, attracting a broad audience to MeViehker's Theater every Sunday. His sustained oratory and urging to reform appeal to many as the church grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauts Flewis
Thomas
Tropley
People’s Church
MeViehker
Phomiats
Thontts
Pierpont Morgan A Central Figure In Steel Strike
A historical sketch portrays J Pierpont Morgan as a dominant figure in the steel strike, noting his wealth education and ties to the Peabody and Drexel banking houses. The narrative then shifts to a Manila household routine describing a young lady's daily life and rituals in early modern society. The piece contrasts industrial power with private domestic custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pierpont Morgan
London
Life of the Philippine Girl Described by Lala
The Ledger Monthly essay follows a Manila society girl through a typical day. She rises with the sun for early mass and attends to religious and household duties, reflecting a simple, devout daily life for Filipino women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramon Reyes Lala
The
Ledger Monthly
Manila
A Broken Heart Narrates A Hawk Lost Golf Ball
A narrator recalls a match where a hawk swooped and carried off his ball in India. The incident leads to a hawk nest and a dead hawk found later near the course. The curator diagnoses a broken heart as the cause of death, a playful note tying the tale to a silver ball.
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Todia
Auwatore
Madras
Adini
Londen Globe
Portugal’s women join long work days amid national diet
The text notes conscription-like labor among Portuguese adults with women doing much field work from a young age, boosting the workforce. It describes happiness in toil, stamina versus Scandinavia and Switzerland, and a national codfish dish served with sauce to stave hunger, while a boy repeats pleas for solitude.
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Portugal
Scandinavia
Switzerland
Iceland
Cortucal
Splendid Show of U S Wealth and Production Versus World
A historical analysis compares the United States with the rest of mankind, noting the nation’s small population and vast area yet major shares in corn, cotton, eggs, petroleum, and metals. It argues the U S will soon match global output in many goods and become largely independent, predicting continued protectionist gains.
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United States
Ee States
Connter
Squire Miles
SLO
Werth
Saabs
Johor
Tus
Eid
Inneh
Uckugo
Railroad Lipland
Mor Shan
Reciprocity and Protection in Trade Debates
The piece argues that reciprocity erodes protection by gradually sacrificing weaker interests to stronger ones and risks broad free trade outcomes. It notes California orange growers and New England hosiery workers as examples and criticizes supporters who omit broader protections. It cites the San Francisco Chronicle and urges US manufacturers to back protective policy while expanding American goods in Washington departments by example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
New England
Senate
Telegraphc
Seavel
Manufacturers
San Francisco Chronicle
Washington
New Jersey
War Department
Wash
Not to Be Trusted Quote Sparks Tariff Debate
A Democratic contemporary asserts manufacturers and trust leaders seek tariff reductions. The San Francisco Chronicle notes Blavemeyer’s sugar trust blame on tariffs and questions trust blame games, while Vienna's Politische Correspondenz says European officials abandon plans for a continental boycott of American experts. The piece criticizes fear tactics as a bluff and finds little fear in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Int
New York
Blavemeyer
Sugar Trust
San Francisco Chronicle
Vienna
Politische Correspondeng
United States
A Mighty Thought and Spiritual Life Reflections
A collection of sermon excerpts by Rev. O S Kriebel Rev Dr Dargan Rev A B Church Rev Dr Richardson Rev Mr Roop Rev Gen Adams Rev Rankin Rev Dr Utter Rev Dr Patton Rev Dr Stryker Rev G P Smith Rev Ierbert Lowe Rev Dr BE Martin Rev U S Hamlin on thought faith morality and social reform. The pieces cover spiritual life mans purpose sin reform and the Second Coming with mentions of Jesus Christ church Unitarian Universalist Baptist Methodist Catholic and Lutheran figures.
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O. S. Kriebel
Peansburg
Jesus
Dargan
Baptist
Louisville
Church
A. B. Church
Universalist
Akron
Ohio
Richardson
Philadelphia
Mr. Roop
Methodist
Rochester
N.Y
Jesus Christ
Gen
Adams
Brooklyn
N. Y
Rankin
Presbyterian
Denver
Colo
Dhenry Prank
Independent
New York City
Itey
M. Zinanerinath
Fatther
Bob- Pitt
Episcopalian
W. Thomas
People's Church
Chicago
Christian Scientists
Divine Scientists
Spiritualists
Universalists
Utter
Unitarian
Cole
I. B. Pendleton
Fayetteville
Georgia
Christ
B.A. Magevney
Loman Catholic
San Irancisco
Cal
Truman
Dr. Stryker
Congregationalist
Rev
G. P. Smith
Minden
BE. Martin
Asbury Park
David
U. S
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Awa
Pierpont Morgan
Peabody Banking House
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Jie
Drexels
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Lacy
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