Indian Children Wage System At Phenix Government School
The Phenix government school hires Indian pupils as helpers in homes and farms. Girls work as house servants under the chief matron and boys on farms under the disciplinarian. Wages range from a few dollars monthly to 50 dollars for top workers, with a savings program and bankbook kept by the school. Mixed-blood children now number about 100 of 702 pupils, many transferred from other Indian schools.
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Phenix
Manon
Bouget
Sach
Castell Ney
Arizona
Why I Became a Reporter A Personal Manifesto
In a bold defense of journalism, the speaker argues reporters must tell hard truths about poverty and urban life. He rejects social theories that hinder justice, insisting data and direct action help better men and women. He vows to continue reporting to hasten accountability and aid those in need.
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Tom
Thave
Tme
Ijacob A
A Hines Signal Gallantry and Italian Stamps Feat
The London Times reports Victor Emmanuel II praising Queen Queenaelena in a quirky note about a forthcoming Italian postage stamp issue. The king’s chin is described as displeasing, with speculation on ancestral lineage and royal lineage, while the queen is praised as a happy blend of oriental and European traits.
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Victor Enamnuel II
Queenaelena
Mamitian T
Charles V
House of
Savoy
Saxony
Italy
London Troth
Wall Street Temptation and Wealth's Fleeting Wings
The discourse rails at Wall Street speculation and warns of financial ruin from stock mania. It traces historic bubbles from tulips to Mississippi to South Sea schemes and oil booms, praising honest trade and urging prayer before and after business.
Sermons and Genealogies of Wealth and Faith in Danvers
A speech in Danvers extols Providence and George Peabody’s integrity while urging youths to seek fortune honestly. It contrasts stock gambling risks with Christian duty, warns of judgment, and reflects on early Lord’s Prayer fragments found at Megara, dating to the fourth century.
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Saccens
Wallstreet
George Peabody
Megara
Athens
Knopenan
German Archeological Institute
Sherd
Avenstown Church Graced With Unusual Design in Darkersborg
Ann Pee Averstown of St Marys Avenio Christian Church in Darkersborg West Virginia discusses a May dedication of a two story church with an upper gallery and 22 windows. The plan features open sides for breeze and a multi use space including religious club rooms and reading areas. Pastor O G White, a Bethany College BA MA graduate, dismisses theology studies as irrelevant.
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Ann Pee
Stev. O G. White
Beihany College
Virginia University
Tie
How It Feels Sailor Years to the Navy
Rear Admiral By Anson recalls a reception at the chamber of commerce where a white haired gentleman asked how it feels to be seen by 70 million people who would say God bless you. He reflects on fighting by day and watching by night and the duty to a country and fellow citizens.
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Poor Gay
Central Park
New York
Wall Street
Will Street
Stock Exchange
Davis
Addy
Bret Taniel
Dee
Top
Gulf
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Phia Company
So And-So
So-and-so
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Anson
Chamber of Commerce
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Alora
Diplomatic Exchange At Berlin Over Eton Ties
A Kalver and England article notes the close social links and wit between England and Germany. It recounts a Berlin imperial quip about Eton and the diplomat’s reply, illustrating cross channel familiarity and humorous banter across courts.
Botha and Kitchener Peacemaking Train Anecdote
An officer in the Transvaal reports a tale about Botha and Kitchener discussing peace terms. Botha supposedly must go to catch a train, Kitchener says no harm, and days later a train is halted and looted near the meeting site on the Delagoa line.
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Transvaal
Morttr Ag
Botha
Kitchener
Byt
Delagoa
Time and overtime in the executive department prompt debate
An old government clerk notes shifts in clerical rules with overtime expectations. He cites stricter attendance, penalties for lateness, and the push for fair compensation or regulated voluntary overtime while insisting the core duty remains to serve public work without exploitation. The Washington Star commentary frames the issue as a balance between discipline and fair pay.
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Dougie
Po Keen
Alpa
Lewart
Dla Buygan
Dalor
Danens
Washington Star
Milwaukee child obituary and funeral notices misspellings
A rough obituary notice from Aonth Herald calls Adrian Dimmenr of Milwaukee the official death herald of Milwaukew, referencing an eight year old and a bereaved family. The text lists timing for services and mentions neighbors, a funeral rite, and an expanded note on local pallbearers and German pallbearers.
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Adrian Dimmenr
Milwaukee
Milwaukew
Chen
Hinepean
Aumumnelns
Tony Molendaes
False modesty at church collection sparks debate
A Philadelphia Tevcord reprints a tale from Chicago where Bishop Yobbs cites a woman who gave a large sum during a sermon in Cleveland. He questions if the story is true while noting the neighbor with twenty tyelineh brought the gift, suggesting the act prompted by faith and church, amid talk of money and charitable giving.
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Yobbs
Chicago
Cleveland
Canel
Tor
Chiladelhia
Africa and religious fervor shape pan-African narratives
The New Year Tribune notes Africa as a focal point in Muslim revival and longing for past glory. It cites legends of a rising mahdi and historical crescents over Spain to explain missionary zeal across northern Africa and the Sahara oasis.
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Kaya
New Year Tribune
Bere
Spain
Europe
Shen
Sonoufasia
Saya
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