Depravity Debated in Sabbath School Lecture
Rabbi Solomon Schindler argues that claims of rising depravity are overstated and religion strengthens as society advances. He critiques public schools for eroding faith and urges Sabbath schools to modernize, unite denominations, and better engage youth without favoring any one sect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Schindler
Temple Adath Israel
God
Hee
Noah
Lot
Durfuenmote Rashar
Eniehs
Earth
New Cases and Deaths Reported in Jacksonville
Dr. Neal Mitchell's daily bulletin notes 12 new cases and 1 death, with total 4613 cases and 393 deaths. Four of the new cases are white. South Jacksonville reports virulent fever, while the city proper remains comparatively free. Suburbs show most new activity. Louis Huffaner is a listed death.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Neal Mitchell
Louis Huffaner
Huntsmen uncover Harding's long-lost skeleton in woods
In Charlotte County New Brunswick on November 15, after a 13 year search, hunters found the skeleton of Benjamin Harding of Carlton in the Charlotte county woods near his old prospecting route. His dog returned emaciated days later and Harding disappeared then. The bones were later moved for burial.
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Harding
Charlotte Woods
St. Jonn
N. B
Benjamin Harding
Carlton
Charlotte County Woods
Whitechapel Murder Scare Entangles Royal Circle In London
London readers follow a swirl of Whitechapel fear as a Prince of Wales household member is detained on suspicion of Jack the Ripper ties. Police watch, a York club joke erupts, and Dr. Kumblety of New York faces trial amid rewards and a sweeping arrest wave. Parliament debates Barr’s salary as Parnellites push reforms.
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London
Prince of Wales
Guelphs
Whitechapel
East End
Sir George Arthur
Prince Wales
Sir George
Jack, the Ripper
West Nd
Young Baronets
Rooks Club
Dr. Kumblety
New York
Babylon
Leon Rothschild
Death of Abbe Crozes the Prison Chaplain of Paris
Paris mourns Abbe Crozes famed chaplain of La Grande Roquette who tended to about 200 executed criminals over 50 years. He offered solace at the scaffold, defending prisoners and urging mercy, saying those in prison are not the worst.
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Paris
Abbe Crozes
la Grande Roquette
Troppmann
de la Pommeraz
Abadie
Menesclow
Branny on Sackville Loxton speech urges cordial US ties
Lord Randolph Churchill in Paddington expressed hope the Washington minister post would soon be filled and defended the US government against perceived English press insults after Sackville's dismissal. He urged an imperturbable, friendly English stance toward the United States and warned against war, calling for repression of crime in Ireland and temperance enforcement.
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Loxton
Lord Randolph Churchill
Paddington
Washington
Lord Sackville
United States
Lord Randolph
England
Mr. Cleeland
Senate
Cleveland
America
Ireland
Protests Over Irish Bills and Prisons Salary Move
In the Commons Mr Smith signaled major measures would be dropped to shorten the winter session including tithes, Irish drainage, and a minister of agriculture bill. A 25 million dollar Ashbourne extension was proposed with a one clause bill to be debated daily. Dr Barr’s salary cut was urged as protest against Dundalk jail conduct, with opposition notes on Barr’s background and Ridley case.
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Alfour
Clark
Barr
Glasgow University
Dr. Barr
J. Labouchere
Labouchere
Matthews
Parnellites
J. Barr
House of Commons
Smith
Gladstone
Ireland
Dillon
Dundalk
Balfour
English
Mr. Balfour
Ridley
Duke of Mercor
Caithness
Radications of Global News Across Continents
A sweeping summary of imperial and domestic developments. Parliaments open in Roumania. Paris reports on Mme Villeroy’s death by drowning. rumors of Bulgaria and German frontier incidents. Czarist accident aftermath. Carnot approves a France West Africa mail service. Queensland upset over Newfoundland governor. Italian blockade talks and naval plans. Dublin and London note trials and sentences. Nansen crosses Greenland interior. Naval budget debates in Vienna and Paris.
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Charles
Mme. Villeroy
Goldschmidt
Paris
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
St. Petersburg
Borki
Carnot
France
Africa
Queensland
Blake
Newfoundland
Yanzibar
French Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Wady Halfa
Bahr-el-Gavelle
Redmond
Wexford
Moriarty
Boston
Queenstown
Dr. Smith
Equitable Life Assurance Company of
New York
High Court of
Dublin
Australia
New South Wales
New Zealand
Gladstone
Vienna
London Times
Milan
Natale
Parnell Commission
Harrington
Hannen
Nansen
Bergen
Copenhagen
Greenland
Godthaab
Chamber of Deputies
Admiral Kranty
Marine
Signor Crispi
Italy
M. Mariana
Prado
Marie Aquetant
Garcia
Andres
Ibanes
Dault
Mme. Couronneau
Ugenie Forestier
Pablo
Francis Joseph of Austria
Sweden
Denmark
Army Committee
Reichsrath
Frederick
Baron von, Roggenbach
Russia
Ernrett
Finland
M. Brun
Christian
Folkething
Lansthing
Liebert
Sterlin
East Africa
East African
East African Company
Lakes Tanganyika
Victoria Nyanza
Emin
Wedded a Wealthy Cuban in New York Cathedral
Miss Kate Howard daughter of Joseph Howard Jr. married Antonia Arturo Soler y Baro in St. Patrick's Cathedral with Archbishop Corrigan officiating. Bridesmaids. Rose and Maud Howard Alice and Susan King Teresa Turnan Daisy Breed. Best man H W B Howard and ushers incl Hector de Saavedra Samuel Harriman Otto Wierum Edward Leyba Jack Wilson Creighton Webb Richard Carman George Kent.
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New York
Cathedral
Archbishop Corrigan
Kate Howard
Joseph Howard, Jr
Antonia Arturo Soler Y Baro
Rose
Maud Howard
Alice
Susan King
Brooklyn
Teresa Turnan
Daisy Breed
H. W. B. Howard
Hector de Saavedra
Samuel A. Harriman
Otto C. Wierum
Edward Leyba
Jack Wilson
Creighton Webb
Richard T. Carman
George Kent
Prima
King
Horatio C. King
Wedding Description at 81 Irving Place
A bride wore a white embroidered dress with a black velvet train and a wreath of forget-me-nots, carried roses and diamonds in white Latin lace. The couple hosted a reception at the bride’s parents home located at 81 Irving Place.
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Irving Place
The New Congress Likely Democratic Majority Questioned
General Clark estimates 160 Democrats elected with six districts in doubt due to narrow majorities. He notes California first, Kentucky tenth, North Carolina second, and West Virginia first, third, and fourth as doubtful while Missouri and others show delayed official counts. Senator Quay and The Washington Star offer varying projections. Indiana shows ten Democrats to three Republicans with specific pluralities listed for each district.
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John B. Clark, Jr
House of Representatives
Wilson
Virginia
Clark
California
Kentucky
North Carolina
West Virginia
Representative Bacon
New York
Missouri
Congress
Quay
Republican National Committee
Washington Star
Michigan
Taubbes
T. J. Thompson
Sonoma
Parrett
Posey
O'Neil
Braxton
Brown
Sayles
Holman
Cooper
Duncan
Morris
Bynum
Chandler
Brookshire
Johnson
Cheadle
McCabe
Owen
Overimerman
Monopoly Triumphs Halt on Portage Extension
The Canadian Pacific and Dominion government win in the railroad crossing dispute as winter orders suspend work on the Portage extension of the Northern Pacific and Manitoba road. Farmers west of Winnipeg face another year of monopoly.
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St. Paul
Pioneer Press
Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific
Dominion
Northern Pacific
Manitoba
Soldiers Across Border Held By Mexican Authorities
A U S Army Captain T B Logan and several soldiers from Fort Hancock were taken into custody by Mexican gendarmes after crossing the Rio Grande in pursuit of hunting. A civilian accompanying them was released the next day. The incident highlights Mexico’s stance against foreign armed incursions.
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United States
New York
el Paso
Tex
T. B. Logan
Fort Hancock
Rio Grande
Mexico
Missing Silver Dollars Stolen In Transit From Mint
Treasury officials uncover a scheme linked to Adams Express Company involving silver dollars moved from New Orleans to Washington for storage. A box bearing a non government seal contained shot, signaling tampering after mint departure. Loss is at least $1500 with potential for more as investigations continue.
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Washington
Treasury
Mint
New Orleans
Adams Express Company
Treasury Building
Sae Company
Hell
Secret Service
Southern Democrats Split on Harrison Welcome
The World reports Southern editors across Greenville to New Orleans anticipate mixed reactions to President Harrison. Editors warn of fears over Republican policies, sectional tensions fading, and a call for fair treatment, with Southern Democrats pledging loyalty if the administration acts justly.
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New York
the World
South
Greenville
D.C
A. B. Williams
Durnam
N. C
J. A. Whitaker
Daily Tobacco Plant
B.C. Hackley
Durham Recorder
Harrison
Witmisuros
W. ©. Bernard
The
Star
Cleveland
Republican Party
Knoxville
Tenn
Alexander Summers
Daily Tribune
Tennessee
Nashville
D. B. Cooper
the American
United States
Cuarceston
W. Va
Page M. Baker
Times-Democrat
Sherman
Foraker
Chandler
Nae C. Davis
Picayune
Savannah
J. H. Estill
Morning News
Avousta
Chronicle
M. Watson James
Puntos
Vote totals in New York show Hill leading statewide
Official canvass of New York state results through two counties shows Governor Hill narrowly ahead of General Harrison and Warner Miller. Statewide totals list Hill at 1,276,887 governor votes and Harrison near 646,716, with Miller at 646,772. Outside New York and Kings, Harrison leads, giving a state plurality to Hill of 8,914 in New York and Kings.
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New York
Kings
Cleveland
Harrison
Hill
Miller
General Harrison
Warner Miller
Kings Counties
Kings County
Barnum Skips Tie In Office Rounds
P T Barnum appeared at his Hartford office on a Saturday forenoon round without a necktie. When the omission was noted he joked that it was not his fault and that his valet should have ensured he made no fashion show of himself, adding a quip about his humor.
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P. T. Barnum
George
Enriching Our Art Museum with Osborne Gift
J W Osborne of this city, inventor of photo lithography, donated a large, valuable collection of proofs and specimens illustrating photo mechanical printing to the United States National Museum and the Boston Art Museum. The set includes works from European and American centers and aims for exhibition in the graphic art section once classified.
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Washington
J. W. Osborne
United States National Museum
Art Museum
Boston
Osborne
Europe
America
Ace
War Secretary Issues Order By President Direction
Washington November 16 The secretary of war issues the following order by direction of the President and outlines the next steps in the military administration. The document, though partial, indicates authoritative actions to be implemented across relevant departments and commands.
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Washineton
Secretary of War
Army officer reassignments shuffle commands across divisions
Major General Oliver O Howard moves from the Division of the Pacific to command the Division of the Atlantic. General John S Schofield is relieved from command of the Atlantic Division on his own request. Brigadier General Nelson Miles moves to command the Pacific and California Department. Colonel Benjamin H Grierson takes over the Arizona Department.
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Comand
John Schofield
Army
Oliver O. Howard
Department of California
Benjamin H. Grierson
Tenth Cavalry
Department of Arizona
Chamberlain Endicott Wedding in Washington
Washington November reports a rainy ceremony as Joseph Chamberlain of England marries Miss Mary Endicott at St. John s Church near the Executive Mansion. Guests included President Cleveland and cabinet members. a modest reception followed at the Endicott home with notable gifts from family and friends.
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Washington
Joseph Chamberlain
England
Mary Endicott
St. John’s Protestant Episcopal Church
H_ street
Cleveland
Endicott
Clara Payson
Escoval Church
W. A. Leonard
J. P. Franks
Salem
Mass
Endicott Mansion
White House
Miss Endicott
Mrs. George Peabody
London
Mr. Chamberlain
Return of idled workers to the Chicago Burlington and Quincy
The Times reports a potential quick resolution to the CBQ strike ongoing since February. About a third of the strikers remain idle while others found jobs on other lines. Efforts aim to bring these men back to work on the Q on their own terms if no better offers arise. First Assistant Grand Chief Eogmett Alexander of San Francisco will lead the negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omicaco
the Times
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Grand Chie Eogmett Alexander
San Francisco
Hogs feed on human flesh in Nebraska farm deaths
In Omana Nebraska on November 13 two Custer County farmers Hiram Kotter and William Ash ley, both school directors, vanished after visiting neighbor Holstein about missing furniture. Neighbors later found hogs feeding on remains in Holstein’s field, Holstein fled with a team and is believed to have left the area.
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Omana
Neb
Hiram Kotter
William Ashley
Custer County
Holstein
Ashley
Rotter
Farragut’s Flagship Hartford May Be Saved as Cruiser
Naval Constructor Wilson reports to Secretary Whitney that the Hartford sloop of war could be repaired for 175000 dollars and remain valuable as a cruiser for several years. He notes its fame as Admiral Farragut’s flagship and urges preservation as a monument when no longer fit for front line service.
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Washington
Wilson
Whitney
Hartford
House of Representatives
Farragut
Millers Form a Gigantic Trust to Shut Down Mills
St Paul Minnesota November 17 simultaneous reports from Minneapolis Milwaukee and St Louis declare mills will shut by December 1. Aimed at raising bread prices the plan will halt operations across major flour producers. Mills in Minneapolis have already closed two plants and Milwaukee and St Louis mills pledge reduced output, signaling a broader industry lockout for at least a month. The action follows record wheat prices and fears of unsold stock, prompting claims of a coordinated effort to force higher prices for flour.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Reman
Edward Sanderson
Renee Sateen
Discharged for Lack of Evidence in Lilla Hoyle Murder Case
Worcester district attorney announced that Saxon Cowie and Thomas McQuaid, held since April and indicted for Lilla Hoyle's murder, would be discharged due to utter lack of reliable witness statements. The case, once driven by Alice Hoyle's testimony and other corroborating evidence, collapsed after new disclosures and doubts about the truthfulness of key witnesses emerged, prompting government action to free the defendants.
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Worcraven
Lilla Hoyle
Ann
Frank A. Gaskell
Saxon Cowie
Thomas McQuaid
Cowie
Quaid
Alice Hoyle
Lilla
McQuaid
Alice
Roth
Benalt
Attorne Eral
Worcester
Sedia
C Cowie
Pew
Shaw
Hayter
Criminal Court
Alice Hoyle H
Red Chater
Hebaenadie Catrate
Boston
Pitts
Pittsfield
Cowle
Supreme Court
Pig
Aine
Hoyle
Hersel
Cowie Lan Wicqualis
Peeney
Soren
Dakota squatters petition over open lands at reservation
In Dakota Territory on November 16 1884 President Arthur proclaimed the Crow Creek and Winnebago lands open for settlement. Many settlers moved in but Cleveland later withdrew the lands and ordered them vacated. A petition from remaining settlers argues lack of titles blocks schools and futures, urging restoration of lands for homesteads and children.
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US United Sates
Congress
Mormon Elders Tarred and Feathered in Alabama
A Birmingham report says three Mormon elders visiting Marion county were tarred and ordered to depart within 24 hours. Three pleaded for mercy and fled, never to return, amid west Alabama tensions reported from New York on November 13.
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New York
Birmingham
Ala
Marion County
Admission drama as Dakota governor meets with Harrison
Warrittown Dakota November 15 Governor Mellette has traveled East to confer with General Harrison regarding the admission of Dakota officials and state matters.
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Dakota
Warrittown
Dak
Mellette
Harrison
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Harvard University
Germany
Ocean
Foreign News
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Branny
Sackville
Uncle Sam
Joseph Howard
the New Congress
Canadian Pacific Victory
Barnum
Hartford Post
D. W. Osborne
Chamberlain—Endicott
Nebraska
Webster, Mass
Tilia
Dakota Squatters
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