Talmage's Sermon on the Clean Bird and the Soul
The sermon uses Leviticus as a metaphor where two birds denote Christ and the believer. Jesus' blood cleanses the soul, freeing it to soar heavenward after washing in the Lamb's blood. The preacher contrasts the defenseless dove with the sacrificed one, and calls for Christian liberty and upward motion despite trials.
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Dr. Talmage
Jesus
Orchestra of
Heaven
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Temple
Tome Day
Alice
Earth
Christ
Herod
Henry VIII
Nazareth
God
Atlantic
Pacific
Garden
Gethsemane
Jesus Christ
Sinai
Calvary
Gen. Fisk
Throne of God
The Yeast Plant Produces the Smallest Flower
A botanist notes the smallest flower belongs to the yeast plant. The bloom is microscopic and measures about one hundredth of a millimeter across.
Alliance Details Rumored Between Britain and United States
Reported high authority outlines a wartime alliance: Britain to recognize the Monroe Doctrine, US gains Spain’s wartime territories, Britain defends US possessions, and both nations open eastern ports under most favored nation terms. An arbitration treaty and joint commission are discussed.
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Allias
Julian Pauncefotesé
State Department
Yuthority
England
Great Britain
United States
Spain
China
Nicaragua
Great Lakes
Cadiz Fleet Amid Unready Spanish Warships
A Gadiz fleet report describes the battleship Pelayo, cruiser Emperador Carlos V, torpedo catcher Patriota, and converted cruiser Rapido at the arsenal. Boilers condemned, guns missing, crews absent, with no immediate plan for Manila or other moves.
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Eiding
Wiehak
Cadiz
Pelayo
Carlos V
Patriota
Rapido
Toulon
Manila
Brig Gen Otis Named War Volunteer Leader in West
Brigadier General Harrison Gray Otis editor and proprietor of the Los Angeles Times has been appointed brigadier general of volunteers. Born in Ohio in 1837 he served on the Union side throughout the Civil War rising from private to lieutenant colonel. He saw 15 engagements, earned two wounds and received seven promotions.
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San Francisco
Harrison Gray Otis
Los Angeles
Gen. Otis
Corresp Indicate Exchange Of Prisoners At Key West
Charles Thrall and Hayden Jones, the correspondents captured by the Spaniards, were brought to Key West by the auxiliary ship Woodbury after an exchange for Col. Cortijo and three others. They praise the treatment at Cabanas and report Blanco still boastful and eager for a fight with the Americans.
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Key West
Fla
Charles Thrall
Hayden Jones
Woodbury
Col. Cortijo
Cabanas
Blanco
Miles
Irving M Scott heads to St Petersburg for ship plans
San Francisco reports Irving M Scott of the Union Iron Works will consult with the czarist government on building Russian warships in the city. He departed after receiving a telegram from St Petersburg praising the Oregon and inviting his presence in that city.
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San Francisco
Irving M. Scott
Union Iron Works
St. Petersburg
Corea Opens Three Ports for Pink Yan Market
Yokoyama May 50 The Corean government decides to open three more ports and to designate Pink Yan as an open market.
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Corea
Yokoyama
Corean
Pink Yan
Gladstone's Funeral in Westminster Hall and Abingdon Abbey
London May 30 obsequies for Gladstone were simple and imposing. A plain oak coffin rested on a bare dais in Westminster Hall as 400 MPs Privy Councillors peers and bishops formed a solemn procession. Dignitaries including the Duke of Connaught the Duke of Cambridge and the Earl of Pembroke represented the Queen. The bier was shouldered by pallbearers led by royal figures while Hawarden villagers watched from adjacent streets. The funeral moved to Westminster Abbey then to a grave in the north transept near Lord Beaconsfield's statue.
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London
Gladstone
Westminster Hall
Great Britain
House of Commons
Duke of Connaught
Duke of Cambridge
Earl of Pembroke
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Marquis of Salisbury
Earl of Rosebery
Arthur J. Balfour
William Harcourt
Duke of Rutland
Earl of Kimberley
Lord Rendel
Mr. Amistead
Hawarden
Duke of Norfolk
Earl Marshal
England
Lord Beaconsfield
Brooke's Army in Chattanooga Aids Mobilization
Gen Brooke's 45000 infantry in Chattanooga works to equip for service. Shortages in uniforms shoes and gear expected to clear in days as supplies move in. Maj Nye arrives to run subsistence. 55 cars of provisions arrived Friday with 50 more due. Col Kingsley pays Pennsylvania troops over 70000 dollars for prior service. Rail line settles damages with First Missouri. funds to restock horses and gear. Saturday focused on inspection and cleanup rather than drilling.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Brooke
Frank E. Nye
Tampa
Fla
Col
Kingsley
Pennsylvania
Keystone State
Chattanooga, Rome & Southern Railway
Missouri
Senate and House debate war revenue bill in 1900s
The Senate spent hours debating the war revenue measure focused on a one quarter of one percent tax on corporate gross receipts and a bank deposits tax. Key speeches by Lodge Curtis and White argued constitutionality and economic impact while Democrats urged alternatives. House actions included minor DC legislation and military-related bills as the session adjourned with no final action on the measure.
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Washington
Senate
Chilton
Dem
Ten
Lodge
Rep
Mass
Turley
Tenn
House
District of Columbia
Platt
Lindsay
Housee
Naval Hospital Corps
Utah
Allison
Teller
Daniel
Stewart
Ma Allen
Caffery
Newson
George
SmNwaTe
White
Cal
Gorman
Supreme Court
Nelson
Minn
Cockrell
Finance Committee
Howser
Tongue
Ore
Dalzell
Richardson
Cannon
Ill
Tennessee
Orders Issued For Transports and Convoy
A Washington dispatch reports Maj. Gen. Shafter will embark most of his corps on transports at Onco War ships to convoy the expedition. The strongest units of Adm. Sampson’s reorganized squadron will cover the landing at a designated point as the move proceeds this week. Sampson’s fleet remains vigilant against Spanish reinforcements near Santiago de Cuba.
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New York
Tribune
Washington
Shafter
Tampa
Adm. Sampson
Sampson
Key West
Fla
Lavana
Adm
Santiago de Cuba
Miles to Lead Troop Movement to Cuba from South
New York May 30. A Washington dispatch says Gen Miles will depart Monday to direct the movement of troops to Cuba.
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New York
Washington
The
Herald
Miles
Cuba
Senate bills second assistant secretary of war
In Washington on Friday morning the military affairs committee reported a bill to appoint a second assistant secretary of war named by the president with a $4,000 salary. The measure was promptly passed.
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Washington
Senate
Carter
Military Affairs Committee
Notable Lexington Betrothal News in Ky Chronicle
Engagement announced in Lexington Kentucky between Desh Breckinridge, son of Col W C P Breckinridge, and Milas Madge McDowell, a great granddaughter of Henry Clay. The wedding is set for this summer.
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Lexington
Lexinxeton
Desh Breckinridge
Col. W. C. P. Breckinridge
Milas Madge McDowell
Henry, Clay
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Gadiz
Otis
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