Passenger Train Schedules and Excursions to Many Cities
Train lines announce selective departures to Winona Lake Dallas Detroit Wheeling Toledo Danville Bloomington and Chicago with travel and return windows from June through July. Epworth League Fourth General Conference in Wheeling prompts added departures. Inquiries directed to Big Four agent for further details.
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Dallas
Texas
Detroit
Mich
Wheeling West Va
Epworth League
Wheeling
Toledo
Danville In
Bloomington Ind
Chicago
Null Electric Light Association
Big Four
Benton Harbor
Big Four Ry
St. Joseph
Chicago & West Michigan Ry
Vandalia Line
Nandaye Cerem
Milwaukee
cHicaGco
Wabash Ave
River St
E. Water St
Joseph
E. A. Graham
North Water St
J. H. Granny
Prest
Church Notices and Regular Services Highlight Society Directory
Society notices list church activities with Sabbath services at 11 a m and 7 p m. midweek carees on Thursday at 10 a m and 7 p m. Sabbath School at 9 45 a m. Endeavors for Intermediate and Junior at 3 p m and Senior at 6 p m. Singing practice Tuesday 7 p m teachers meeting Wednesday p m monthly meeting Thursday following first Saturday 10 p m Pastor Etwoop Scott.
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Eeds Church
Etwoop Scott
Peace advocates and patriots debated amid drafting talk
Debates arise over a possible third call for drafts. Some organizations show indiscretion and lack of patriotism, yet many peace doctrine supporters remain strong patriotic supporters of their country.
Laws Of Newspapers And Post Office Responsibility
The New Castle Democrat notes rules: paying for regularly taken papers, arrears if continued after discontinuation, and that refusing to take new papers or leaving them uncalled for constitutes prima facie evidence of intentional fraud.
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New Castle Democrat
Bravery and discipline shape Spanish and British courage
The article notes valor in Spanish troops but warns that courage without steady nerves training and calmness is useless, arguing that our soldiers and sailors hold the advantage at the shore of Spain due to discipline and trained nerves.
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Spain
Navy for Defense Defended by Mahan and Dewey
The piece argues against a purely defensive navy and endorses a robust modern force. It cites Admiral Dewey and Captain Mahan, stating defense includes protecting coasts and interests, deterring European expansion, and ensuring capabilities to offensive action when needed. It stresses that a true defense requires an up to date navy capable of offense.
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Dewey
A. T. Mahan
Harper’s Monthly
Captain Mahan
Mahan
Isthmian Canal
Concentration cited as key to genius and success
The New York Evening Journal quotes Rosebery praising Gladstone for unmatched mental concentration. An editor adds fatherly advice to young men to fix their minds on one task, arguing concentration is essential and nearly as important as genius. A London paper accuses Europe of misreading American restraint, affirming the Monroe doctrine as the guiding principle.
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New York Evening Journal
Lord Rosebery
Gladstone
Rosebery
Evening Journal
London
Europe
America
Spain
Monroe
Inauguration Day Should Move to May, Says Editor
The piece argues for changing U S presidential inauguration to May to avoid March weather and cold, citing rain at Cleveland's first inauguration and general convenience. It notes opposition mainly from a wary citizen worried about Congress lingering in Washington longer. It also discusses restoring Confederate flags to original owners as a step toward national reconciliation.
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Senate
Bhefe
United Statation
Supreme of the Land
Congress
Cleveland
Bis Union
Washington
Times-Democrat Rifles Form Bold New Orleans Company
A remarkable volunteer unit from New Orleans, the Times-Democrat Rifles, elects its own officers led by the paper’s own editor as captain with city editor and assistants as lieutenants. Reporters become corporals while every member is immune to yellow fever, making them formidable on Cuban fronts, and the unit hopes for a safe return as colonels. The troupe wonders who will publish the paper and if the office will close during the war.
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New Orleans
Times-Democrat Rifles
Office Bay
Times- Democrat
Four Year Terms and Senate Reform Debate
A House committee discusses four year terms for presidents and congress members to save cost, while a suggestion to extend the Senate to eight years is rejected. The piece notes history where the Senate blocked popular legislation, arguing for renewal after six years rather than longer terms.
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House Committee
Congress
Senate
Property rights across nations in wartime law
The text explains that real estate stays in the country where it is located and cannot be inherited by foreign citizens unless they are citizens of that country. It notes potential confiscation by international usage but unlikely under normal times, warning of reprisals. It adds Spanish citizens in the U S could gain protection for their property if they declare American citizenship at outbreak of war.
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Allen
Wilson
Grand Army of the Republic
America
Colonel Allen
Fitz-Hugh Lee
Joseph Wheeler
United States Army
Fair Southland
Spain
Oregon Crosses Horn to West Indies in Two Months
Aboard the Oregon, 13 000 miles were covered round Cape Horn to the West Indies. The voyage, with no stops, took two months, a tribute to American shipbuilding, especially Pacific coast work, showing heavy battleship design can achieve fair speed. The article notes that no state can bar intoxicants' sale or transit, as the Supreme Court holds such laws interfere with a citizen’s right to earn a living within legal bounds.
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Oregon
Cape Horn
West Indies
Pacific Coast
United States Supreme Court
American millionaire praised as robust patriot in Union scene
A vivid line from the era extols a wealthy American as a sturdy patriot and truly masculine defender of the Union, contrasting him with weak or traitorous figures. The remark highlights admiration for energetic national loyalty and public-spirited virtue among prominent citizens.
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Carthage
J. Edwin Jay
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. L. R’y
J. E. Campbell
Indiana
Big 4
Winona Lake
Louisville Ky
Society Directory
James E. Watson
Elmer FE Stoner
Edgar N. Hill
George H. Havens
Earnest B. Thomas
Arvel R. Herkless
E. I. Wooden
John H. Frazee
Southern
Winfield
Thompson
Ghigago
Graham & Morton Line
City OF
Louisville
J. C. Ford
Navy
Americy
Helen Gould
Sarah Ann
Gould
Jay
Theodore F. Allen
Seventh Ohio Cavalry
Cincinnati
Johnny
North
Unique Military Company
DR. Porter
H. M. Gear
Chase & Sanborn
Chase & Sanborn Importation
Seal Brand
Buffalo Chop
Fairbanks
C. G. Clark
Henley
S&s
Hayrock
Scott
Scott & Bowne
N.Y
D. Cole
Attorney-At-Law
Rushville
Ind
Satna
Bliss’ Clothing Store
Crescent
Parker & Parker
Hardware and Implement Dealers
Newconill Flall
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