Memorial Sermon for Henry W. Grady by Rev. Talmage
The Brooklyn preacher honors Henry W. Grady, editor and orator, as a living example of Christian journalism and public service. He recalls Grady’s orphaned youth, rise through hard knocks, faith in Christ, magnetic influence, and patriotic journalism, urging editors to write with a pen for light and moral power while noting Grady’s legacy and the faith of Britain’s Gladstone.
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William Wirt
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Castle Garden
Republic
Henry W. Gradys
Piedmont
How the Doughty Warrior Escaped a Bear Hole
A humorous reminiscence from the W Y. Ledger about a congressman during his electioneering who fell into a bear-filled tree hole. He climbs, slips, and is saved by a mother bear who drags him out by the tail, claiming quick ascent in the world. The narrative sits beside congressional notes on bills and sessions.
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W Y. Ledger
The Hotel Detective in Quiet Corridors
A New York Tribune note describes a hotel detective as a quietly observant, unpretentious figure who eyes guests, seemingly at random, yet with a sharp focus on individuals. His discreet gaze and slight head movements signal the business of watching and recognizing people.
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N. Y. Tribune
Man who is always growling finds poor mission
A United Presbyterian remark notes a constant complainer, whose critical habit yields a miserable load while amusing others who see a better path.
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United Presbyterian
Ex-conductor sues railroad for damages at one hundred thousand
Lafferty, an ex-conductor, sues the Ohio and Mississippi railroad for 100000 dollars. The suit follows a career incident leading to the claim of damages.
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Cambridge Herald
Cambridge, Guernsey CO
Ohio
Mahaffey & Ogier
Ohio and Mississippi Railroad
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Rio Janeiro
New York
Decise
Department of Nievre
Crook
Fort Sill
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New Rainbow Rose Wins First Prize at San Francisco Show
An exhibitor unveiled a new rose, the rain bow rose, at a San Francisco flower show and earned first prize. The bloom features delicate rose pink petals with darker lengthwise bars.
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Thackeray
San Francisco
Sugar at Court Causes Laughter and Loans in France
A tale from the French court recounts Maurepas testing a sugar lesson at Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette with beet sugar that sparks intrigue, a poisoned loaf fear, and a request for two million francs to push beet sugar into production, ending with Dumonet’s exile and court debts.
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Belgium
Corpse Awakes on Way to Morgue in Paris
A female traveler from Brest reportedly died on a Paris platform after a long rail trip. On the way to the morgue at Montparnasse she sat up and asked for a drink, provoking alarm among carriers. A doctor confirmed death before she revived.
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