Salvation Army HQ in London Spotlighted in Poverty Scheme Debate
Henry George Jr reports from Loypor on Gen Booth's ambitious social scheme to combat poverty through city colonies and a million pound fund. He tours relief stations, a match factory, and planned workshops, noting mixed support from clergy, unions, and socialists while contrasting charity with land reform.
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Booth
Queen Victoria St
Salvation Army
Gen
Rance
Switzerland
Germany
Ireland
Gen. Booth
Ames
East End
Commisa Mal Cadman
London
Cardinal Manning
Cannon Farrar
Fawcett
William T. Stead
Besanto
England
Flower of Life
Clamee
Carlile
Edgeware Road
V Gry
Labor Bureau
Son of a poor white Lincoln's boyhood home scarred by squalor
A discussion cites Carl Schurz in the Atlantic describing Abraham Lincoln's early life in a Kentucky log cabin and Indiana backwoods. The narrative portrays a harsh, workaday upbringing with a shiftless father and a strong-willed mother, noting the boy's humble chores and early labor until he spoke with notable wit in a crossroads store.
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Abraham Lincoln
Kentucky
Carl Schurz
Atlantic
Indiana
An Hour's Stroll Travel Distances Across Cosmos
An hour's walk seems short yet the Earth spins a thousand miles beneath a one-hour stroll. The Sun and Earth voyage through space add vast distances, totaling about eighty-five thousand miles in the hour when combining axial spin, orbital travel, and solar motion.
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Toledo Blade
Porte Z
Enfant terrible jokes about rope and Uncle Jane tale
Harper's Bazar scene shows Enfant terrible observing Mrs Scareall as she unpacks. He jokes about bringing rope to the clothes line, mocking Aunt Jane's hinted frightful tale.
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Harper’s Bazar
Mrs. Scareall
Political Feelers Atkinson Fears for His Party
Washington June 5 Ex Senator Blair waits in Washington as the third party movement draws reactions. He notes farmers are intelligent and can be persuaded if a platform is debatable. He foresees free silver likely in Rennibergen platform and predicts Democrats will gain House support but coinage will not be settled this Congress.
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Organization Society
Booth
Emain
Canuen Farrar
Washington
Blair
United States
Japan
Willin
House
West Virginia's Blaine second choice noted by ex representative
Ex representative Atkinson of West Virginia tells a Star reporter West Virginians back Blaine as first choice for the Republican convention and Harrison as second. He warns Democrats could win the state if third party votes rise, affecting McKinley’s prospects and a possible free coinage bill.
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Atkinson
West Virginia
Blaine
Star
Harrison
Harri
Kansas
Iowa
Northwest
Senate
Montana
Tempo
Jayton Bia
Dakotas
Ohio
McKinley
Ordibate
Farmers Alliance nonpartisan stance opposed to third party rise
Washington June 3 The secretary of the National Farmers Alliance says the Cincinnati convention was unauthorized and that the alliance is not a political party. He expects the two major parties to address farmers' demands and foresees no alliance ticket or third party movement this fall.
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Washington
The
Farmers’ Alliance
Tillman
Cincinnati
Powers
Indiana
Alliance
Sam
Vermont Farmers' League Adopts Reform Platform
The Vermont Farmers' League in Montpelier on June 5 passed resolutions opposing class legislation and demanding equal taxation, a graded income tax, government economy, sound currency, and fair voting. It calls for universal compulsory education, strict anti monopoly measures, fair railroad rates, prohibition of food adulteration, and limits on alien land ownership and immigrant/criminal pauper inflows.
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MonrTrkvika
State Farmers’ League
Claas
Congress
Know-Nothing Revival Moves to Native Office Power
In Baltimore last night a new party aligned with the old Know-Nothing principles formed in secrecy. Attendees included former Know-Nothing leaders claiming sizable membership and pledging to place native citizens in office amid speeches outlining the movement’s aims.
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Baltimore
Baltmore
Lis
Post Office Letter Request Sparks Bystander Bargain
In a Munsey's Weekly snippet a requester offers 10 cents to fetch a letter, then balks at 20 cents. The clerk notes two letters are for the recipient, illustrating a small exchange over mail delivery and price.
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Munsey’s Weekly
Native-born Americans urged to curb alien office holders
A speaker argues that action is needed to stop the spread of groups like the Mafia and to ensure that government offices are filled by native born Americans. He cites racial temperaments and warns that current officials include many immigrants. He calls for organized steps and swift action to address employment for native citizens.
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United States
Encyclical Letter on Property and Labor Sparks Debate
New York June 7 Pope Leo XIII encyclical arrives with English translation forwarded to Cardinal Gibbons and archbishops. Archbishop Corrigan cites passages against the single tax while noting text condemns socialist remedies and defends private property as natural and just.
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New York
Leo XIII
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Corrigan
Wasses
McGlynn
Holy Father
Holy
Indoor Snowfall From Warm Air In Hats And Rooms
A man on a cold day felt snow flakes on his head after removing his hat as perspiration met freezing air. A Stockholm salon episode showed a frozen sash and a broken pane releasing a cold draft that caused indoor snow flurries.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Apple Tree Torpedoes Fight Caterpillars in Bergen County
In Saddle River valley, Bergen county, tent caterpillars devastate orchards. Farmers use powder wrapped in paper like Fourth of July torpedoes to blow nests apart. An old farmer touts the method as cheaper than fanning frost or kerosene and laments potential loss of applejack to pests.
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Saddle River Valley
Bergen County
Opps
Something About Bells
An observation on bells used in religious spaces tracing their ancient origins from pre Christian times in China and India to Europe. The piece notes bells hung at temple gates in ancient China and their spread into Christian churches around AD 400, suggesting use beyond marking worship times to protect from harm and attract divine attention.
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Philadelphia
China
India
Pliny
Europe
Pole
Italy
Sla
Moscow
Canada Mourns Sir John Macdonald The Premier Dies
Sir John Macdonald premier of the Dominion died at 10 15 PM after failing to rally from a seizure. Ottawa reports say the House met and debated censure on Sir Charles Tupper as news of the leader’s death spread. He led Canada through confederation and long political battles, with his funeral likely in Kingston or Westminster and a cabinet crisis looming.
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Ottawa
Ont
Sir John Macdonald
Dominion
Sir John
House
Charles ‘Tupper
Grand Trunk Railway Company
Barnacliffe
House of Commons
Chitain
Hughdoin Macdonald
Decient
John A. Macdonald
Miss Steward
Joseph Pope
Fred Iie
Canada
Governora
Are
Thompson
Kingston
Ontario
Westminster
Ilfred Jer
Opposi
Death of Sir John A Macdonald a turning point for Canada
The article reflects on Sir John A Macdonald as Canada’s grand old man and outlines his long public career. It traces his rise from Kingston lawyer to premier and long-time parliamentarian, noting key events like Confederation, the Canadian Pacific Railway, and fisheries disputes, and assesses his enduring influence and the potential fate of his party after his death.
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Sir John Alexander Macdonald
Canada
Beaconsfield
England
Gladstone
Macdonald
Sir John
Dominion
Canadian Pacific
Riel
Northwest
Newfoundland
United States
John A. Macdonald
Triuy
Glasgow
Scotland
Hugh Macdonald
Sutherlandshire
Kingston
Ont
Lake
Ontaro
Kung John
Royal Gearminar School
Queen’s Counsel
Law Society
Ontario
I Kingston
Provincial House of Assembly
Dominion House of Commons
Marquette
Man
Victoria
B. C
Lennox
Carleton
Gettysburg and Waterloo. Which Was the Greater Battle
Theodore Roosevelt analyzes the two battles noting Gettysburg with about 150 000 combatants and Waterloo with around 190 000. explains losses and tactical differences. He compares casualties, morale, and duration, concluding Waterloo was a single, exhausting clash while Gettysburg was longer and more bloody overall.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Gettysburg
Waterloo
Wellington
Blucher
Napoleon
Lee
Gellyabure
Tar Pases
Fran
Bedouin Woman Pardon Power and Opera Salary Note
The article contrasts Bedouin custom where women protect and pardon a condemned man with a remark on civilized society. It recalls Virginia Blasis, 1827 Paris Opera engagement at $7200 yearly, and notes singer Glossop fading from fame after illness.
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Virginia Blasis
Donna Anna
Zerlina
Paris Opera
Glossop
Paris Opera Contract Records High Singer Earnings
The record notes annual contract of 5000 dollars at the Paris Opera. Over three years she appeared only once, earning 15000 dollars for a single appearance, a rare peak price for a singer. It cites Henriette Sontag earning 10 dollars for a London benefit, and 100000 dollars for the London season of 1849.
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Paris
Henriette Sontag
London
Crop Reports Show Varied U S Weather Promises
The weekly weather crop bulletin notes warm conditions east of the Mississippi with deficits in the gulf region and New England. Rainfall improves crops in the Northwest and upper lakes, while Texas and Alabama face droughts. Cotton and oats suffer in several states. New York Pennsylvania and Virginia report excellent fruit prospects, and Oregon Washington and California show favorable wheat and fruit conditions amid some cool spells.
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New England
Washington, D.C
Signal Office
Mississippi River
Lake Region
Gulf States
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic Coast
Northwest
Missouri Valley
Upper Lake Region
Wisconsin
Michigan
Arkansas
Texas
Kentucky
Tennessee
Eels
Alabama
North Carolina
South Carolina
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
New Jersey
Colorado
Oregon
California
Imany Meaher
Louisiana
Obacco
Connecticut
Ile
Thomas Jonrad
John Y
Census tobacco totals for Massachusetts by county
The census office released tobacco statistics compiled by Prof. Thomas N. Conrad under John Hyde. Massachusetts had 786 planters in the census year, 2012 acres of tobacco, 2,794,848 pounds produced, and crop value about 339,074 dollars. County figures list Berkshire 4662 pounds 8571 value, Franklin 656 pounds 103,708, Hampden 564 76,425, Hampshire 1,251,987 161,364, other counties 2,794,848 339,074.
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Washipton
D. C
Massachusetts
Thomas N. Conrad
John Hyde
Division of Agriculture
Berkshire
Hampden
Hampshire
Farm Prospects and Beetle Threats Across States
The farmer reports excellent conditions for a large wheat oats corn potatoes and flax yield with expansion planned for North Dakota. In Becker county Minnesota the Colorado beetle threatens potato safety while Winchester Virginia notes strong corn emergence and an average wheat crop with below average grass oats and a promising fruit harvest.
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Sr. Pam
Minn
North Dakota
Becker County
Winchester
How Diamonds Are Cut and Polished
The article describes diamond cutting and polishing methods. It explains grinding the surface to create facets, securing the stone in cement on a stick, and using diamond powder dust saved from the process. After faceting, a polisher mounts the gem in a conver cup and uses a steel wheel with oil and diamond powder to polish each facet.
Detroit employer questions whistle at work in job interview
A Detroit boss asks a job applicant if he whistles at his work, insisting the first question is about whistle behavior. The applicant answers politely, and the exchange highlights a demanding employer mindset during hiring.
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Detroit Free Press
Detroit
Visitor with a gun probes Alexandria for small game
In Alexandria Virginia a Washington Star visitor asks about small game while a local resident questions a 25 cent limit. The exchange recalls local gun safety concerns and child protection debates.
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Washington Star
Monument to Grant Unveiled Amid Vast City Ceremony
A grand crowd of 25 000 to 30 000 gathered on a city hilltop to unveil a monument to General Ulysses S Grant. Grand Army veterans attended as business halted for solemn services. An address of acceptance for the city was given by Mr McClennan after the oration by Mr Depew.
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Gaurna
Jones
Grant
Grand Army
McClennan
Balla
America
Mr. Depew
Grant in the Prairie House to Nation's Commander
A tribute to Ulysses S. Grant from Galena recalling his rise from modest merchant to Union general. The piece traces his early anonymity, West Point training, Mexican War service, and pivotal leadership at Donelson, Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Richmond. It notes his decisive Vicksburg victory, doubts from military critics, and later postwar presidency dynamics with Johnson, highlighting loyalty and public service.
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Galena
Capt. Grant
West Point
Ilinois
Grant
Commonwealth
Lincoln
Republic
Donelson
Shiloh
Mance Wach
Vicksburg
Richmond
Fort Sumter
Free States
Mullions
Council of War
Lee
Kanneoln
Gan
T P Camp
Congress
Presiden Johnson
Iaoe
White House
Nao Oye
United States
Bommander-in
Kate Field's Washington playful exchange pun riff
In a light dialogue, Algernon asks why children are like toothbrushes and Miranda answers with a confused reply. The exchange plays on a pun about personal preference and clarity in transcription.
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Kate Field
Washington
Algernon
Miranda
Mirand
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Whistler
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