Evolution Debate in The Comet Letter Column
A reader defending Darwinian ideas argues against Private and criticizes using Natural and Sexual Selection. He cites Lamarck and Huxley, notes gaps in fossil records, and questions biblical timelines. He asserts evolution likely occurs for many organisms but remains uncertain on some points and urges open discussion.
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Hux- Tey
Alexander Winchell
Vanderbilt
Trivate
Con
Mike
Asia
Ingersoll Lecture Draws Big Crowd at Academy of Music
The crowd filled the Academy of Music last night to hear Col. Robert G. Ingersoll lecture Which Way Prices ranged from 2 for some seats to 75 cents for the cheapest. The sermonish talk touched belief believers and unbelievers comparing miracles with science, praising liberty and questioning ministers and theology.
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Robert G. Ingersoll
Academy of Music
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Christ
Inquisition
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God
Robine
Doubt in sermon at All Souls Church
The Sunday sermon at All Souls Church, preached by Mr. Newton, explored doubt as a test of faith. He criticized sensational Biblical criticism while urging deeper contemplation to move from shadow to light, arguing that genuine doubt can lead to stronger Christian faith and hope.
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Iim
Burgundy
Germany
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Venice
Turkey
Dutinny
Breas
Young Blaine Jr. Hero Of Parker House Scuffle
The report centers on James Blaine Jr. hailed as the hero after a disturbance at Parker House. A confrontation arose involving several men and a man named Voor, with Blaine defending himself and a dispute over an insult.
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Blaine
James
Blaine, Jr
Parker House
Whine
Futore
Tes Fithof
The Pleasures of Roving and a Young Vagrant’s Rise
An essay contrasts roaming youth with settled life, recounting a New York boy drawn to docks and river life. A desperate mother shuttles him to reform attempts from country farm to Juvenile Asylum, then Children’s Aid, finally finding him a rough but honest stint as a Michigan trapper.
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Looken Strest
Eo Howard
Philadelphia
Trecail
New York
Fie
Agnis
Christian Brothers
Far West
Oviety
Michigan
Laing
Men Who Want to Be Fuitors and Oddities From Abroad
A fragmented collection of opinion pieces and curious notes on journalism ambition in New York, vaccination myths about rattlesnakes, humorous travel and manners, plus a long, wandering tale on buffalo history and a set of miscible health and domestic topics.
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Artahan
UN Harmatten
New York
Pilorunetage
Politiqal Caupangn
AMG
New York Press
Corea
Tem
Sunflower Cultivation Tips From Dakota Parmer
A Dakota farmer offers practical guidance on growing sunflowers. He compares varieties, explains planting depth and spacing, describes harvesting stages, and notes how sunflowers can fuel heating and lighting. He emphasizes soil readiness and adapting to harsh prairie conditions.
The Effect of Diet on Teeth in Early Immigrants
A Hartford dentist notes widespread decay from torus and sedatives, iron bromides, and poor diet among emigrants. He contrasts immigrant teeth with those of American-born individuals, suggesting diet influences dental health more strongly in newcomers.
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Hartford
Amerionti
Englis prime minister duties after daily duties
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a figure named May Glaflstuns presenting his party’s act to the queen with an official report of proceedings. The queen’s reply is noted as secretarial and discreet in tone, implying formal royal communication.
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Glaflstuns
Ator
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