Moral Epidemic of Death by Own Action and Social Decline
A speaker argues that rising deaths by own action reflect a moral disease in society. He cites Hamilton County and Ohio statistics, links social conditions to crime rates, and discusses remedies. Education in morality and possible punishment for disgrace are proposed to curb the epidemic. The piece critiques social science, infidelity, and the impact of unrest on public behavior.
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Statistician
Cincinnati
Ohio
EB. D. Manstretp
Hamilton County
Hamilton
France
Paris
Strasbourg
Germany
Africa
Asia
Overhauled Library Finds Pre-1700 Texts and Curious Engravings
Hanover College notes a catalog of books published before 1700 found during library renovation. It highlights bindings in parchment and leather, and a striking Biblia Universae Arius Montanus 1657 illustration showing Christ with streams of water. The list runs through titles from 1539 letters to 1630 works across Hebrew Italian Danish Polish, with many folio and black letter editions.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Hanover Coliege
Biblia Universae
Arius Montanus
Leipsic
Christ
Crispini
Immanuel Tremellius
Franciscus Innius
London
Sigismundus Feyerabenius
Frankfort
Elias Hutteras
Nornberg
Joannes Spandanus
Henry I
France
Dyonisius Gothfred
Towel
James
Great Britain
Ireland
Richard Hooker
Francis
John Vignon
Peter and Jacob Chonet
Geneva
Henricus Stephanus
Andreas Riverus
Oxtorf
Ludovicus Konig
Basilia
Wm. Pemble
Leo— Peliveret
Magdalen Hall
Oxford
Lonon
Catalogue of 17th Century Religious Texts and Authors
A dense list of antiquarian volumes with titles by Theophilus Gale William Cave John Milton and others, dating from 1655 to 1698. Notes include editions, dedicatory patrons, and provenance in London Oxford Leipzig Amsterdam Antwerp and Norwich. The passage remarks that many eighteenth century volumes exist but are newer.
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London
Biblia Universa
Benedictus Arius Montanus
Leipsic
Hamaet
Tremellius
Innius
Charles 11
Leaipa
Theophilus Gale
Oxford
Wm. Cave
Lonn
Church of Scotland
David Calderwood
John Selden
Charles
Charles the
John Pearson
Chester
St. Clements
East
Cheap
Phillip Limborch
Amsterdam
Peter King
Lewis Ellie du Pin
Sorbonne
Joannes Vios
John Milton
England
Thomas
Canterbury
Antwerp
Central Hayes Club Formed in Lawrence County
In Ironton Union Hall a large crowd organized a Central Hayes Club after announcements. Col. E Nigh chaired the meeting, W T McQuigg led as temporary chair, and H Brown served as secretary. Officers and an executive committee were elected, with over fifty names enrolled in minutes. Estimates predict a Hayes majority of at least 1000 in Lawrence County.
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Lawrence County
R. B. Hayes
M. W
Oriole Glee Club concert praised by Cincinnati audience
The Oriole Glee Club under R S Crandall gave a splendid performance at the school location. Miss Speer and Miss Kauffman delivered difficult solos with artistic skill and earned high praise from attendees and visitors alike.
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Cincinnati Gasetierie
Oriole Glee Club
Cincinnati
Mise
Lula Speer
Emma Kaman
Cinelanedl
R. 8. Crandall
Oriole Club
Marriage of School Children in Springfield Result of Secret Wedding
In Springfield Massachusetts two young members from prominent families were secretly wed on Independence Day in 1873. Their families, though favorable, had opposed last year’s ceremony leading to a private marriage during a drive to Enfield Connecticut. The husband studies at Harvard and the wife attended a fashionable boarding school once poised for Vassar.
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Springfield
Mass
Cma
Enfield
Harvard College
Vassar College
Old Flavor in Welcome to Mission of Virginians
A New York Times piece recalls Governor Kemper's praise for the Richmond Masons returning from Massachusetts. The text contrasts Southern pride with Boston's hospitality and notes Gen. Sherman’s quip that the past should be forgotten but not repeated. The piece critiques Kemper's remarks and the implied reconciliation tone.
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New York Times
Gov. Kemper
Richmond Masons
Massachusetts
New England
Boston
Rman
Kemper
Fraternal Blessing Noted Amid Ohio Election Turmoil
Boston correspondence reports mixed reactions to Ohio State Democratic primary results. Democratic disgust and Republican celebration mark the day, with observers noting shifting power after years in office and speculating on future political influence.
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Boston
Hartford Courant
Repubs
Ohio State
Leon
Princeton theology and the danger of lawless love sermon
President McCosh of Princeton College preached on the Royal Law of Love, defending the Princeton theology as grounded in Paul's Epistles and warning against a pharisaic, lawless morality. He argued modern reformers seek to exalt charity at the expense of doctrine and duty, and urged adherence to divine law.
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McCosh
Princeton College
Princeton
Paul
Jesus
Cilious
Sinai
England
Scotland
Ulster
Europe
Earthquakes Strike California and Midwest on June 18
The San Francisco Bulletin and newspapers note a 3 a.m. shock felt in San Francisco and Oakland with chandeliers swaying and a plaster bust falling. Ohio Indiana and Illinois reported simultaneous quakes later in the morning with differing times, Urbana and Sidney near Cincinnati about 8:30 a.m. local time. The Ohio quake was described as stronger than any in six years.
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California
San Francisco
Oakland
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
San Kyi
Urbana
Sidney
Cincinnati
Merchants honor Col Maxwell with silver gifts at farewell
Col Sidney D. Maxwell, longtime Superintendent of the Chamber of Commerce and Secretary of the Pork-packers' Association, is toasted as he leaves duty to marry Miss Neff. Members present silver tea service and a mahogany casket as public tributes amid addresses and rousing applause.
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Col. Sirket B Maxwell
Chamber OF Commerce
THE
Pork-Packers’ Association
Sidney D. Maxwell
Pork-packers' Association
Sidney D. ‘Maxwell
Pork-packers Association
Cincinnati
Briggs 8
Cunningham
Cat. Maxwet
Col. Maxwell
Pork Packers’ Association
Mens
Youshayl
Messrs
Geo. F. Davis
Charles Kahn
E.T. Lippincott
Briggs Cunningham
Charles Morrison
Col. Holloway
Eocene
Chamber Commerce of
Will
John A. Gano
Sam V. Reid
Con. Maxwhil
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Nat l
Thurman Challenged by Ohio Democratic Supporters
The Springfield Republican critiques Allen G Thurman for his Senate record and stance, arguing a Democrat cannot reconcile his claimed statesman and patriot labels with his public acts. It contends Thurman aligns with propeacetime policies and questions his suitability for the presidency.
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Ohio
Senate
Cou
Statesman
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