The Promised Land of a New Year
A sermon style reflection urges readers to imitate Caleb and Paul, forgetting past pride and pursuing the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. It frames the New Year as a Promised Land, divinely prepared and worth possessing, with emphasis on courage, discipline, and single purpose to seize new opportunities.
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Italy's fading glory campanile at Aquila in danger
Alarming reports from Aquila warn that the San Bernardino campanile shows a large crack in the southwest corner and may collapse. The garrison evacuated part of adjoining barracks while a special engineer assesses preservation measures. Built in 1472, it has withstood lightning and the 1703 earthquake.
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Monroe doctrine debate ties Philippines to US policy
The In Journal states the Monroe doctrine does not bar US expansion in the eastern hemisphere and that the Philippines acquisition does not weaken that doctrine. It argues the pledge was to avoid interference in European wars, not to forbid territorial gains, and that US war with Spain was to end a nearby conflict.
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Opinions of the Press on Roosevelt and Democratic Debate
A compilation of editorials from several papers debating Roosevelt's free trade stance and the 1900s Democratic split. It cites Omaha Bee Baltimore American Cleveland Leader St Louis Globe Democrat and New York Tribune remarks on the gold standard versus bimetallism and Bryan's possible reactions to silver prices.
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Prosperity Rise in U S Manufacturing to 1900
Revised census figures show manufacturing value climbing from about 9.0 billion dollars in 1890 to 13.0 billion in 1900, with wages rising to over 2.0 billion. The Albany Journal notes continued growth despite tariff debates, warning that a revenue-only tariff could threaten American prosperity and labor protections.
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Prosperity in the Philippines Recalls American Rule Benefits
In Washington Luke E. Wright, vice governor of the Philippines, touts industrial development as a new era for the islands. He cites honest treatment, stable currency, tariff revisions, railroads, and education as keys to prosperity, noting expected growth in tobacco, sugar, copra exports, and coal.
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Fallacy of Free Trade in British Address
Sir William H. Preece argues against free trade in a London address, calling it a damaging error. He cites America Germany and Britain as examples of lower prices and superior demand knowledge driving foreign market gains, while noting Britain's commercial decline and Democratic calls for renewed protection. He says Americans control their home market and Britain spent heavily on South Africa yet opened markets to competitors.
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Gas Tank Explosion Kills and Injures Dozens in Hot Springs
In Hot Springs Arkansas a gas or gasoline tank exploded yesterday in the Turf Exchange pool room and club house. The blast badly damaged the building and more than 30 people were injured, 16 seriously. Police and firemen conducted rescues as crowds gathered. William Helwig and Joe Kenney later died, with four more expected to die. Benjamin Murray, driver of the gas wagon, says he shut a window to stop a leak after noticing 20 to 30 gallons of gasoline on the cellar floor. The ignition followed when a porter’s cigars sparked fumes. Murray sustained minor injuries.
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Twenty Five Men Killed In Colorado Freight Wreck
A Colorado Southern freight wreck near Trinidad on December 25 killed six aboard the extra northbound train as it failed to meet the regular freight coming up fast from the south. The collision wrecked fourteen cars of the coal-carrier and seven of the extra. both locomotives were destroyed. Authorities estimate total deaths at 25 to 30 as more victims are found in the wreckage.
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Water Cure Inquiries Opened Over Philippine Conduct
Manila reports multiple official inquiries into alleged cruelties by American soldiers in the Philippines. Gen Miles forwarded cases to Gen Davis. Col Foote found violence denied but water cure used in some instances. Reports also involve Capt Howze and two priest deaths at Banate.
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Pennsylva nia limited crashes at Quaker Valley station
A Pennsylvania Limited train running 55 miles an hour rear ended the Leetsdale accommodation at Quaker Valley station. The impact pushed cars forward to Edgeworth a half mile away. Five injured passengers include Charles Hopkins with severe injuries likely to die, John D. Carson with serious injuries, John Stritzeyer with multiple fractures, H. T. Potter with head and body injuries, and M. J. Joyce with a broken leg and cuts.
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Christmas Tragedy: Kansas City Man Kills Wife Then Self
In Kansas City yesterday Hollenback shot his wife three times as she lay in bed ill, forced his 17-year-old stepdaughter to the street at gunpoint, and killed himself. The wife was badly wounded. The couple had quarrelled and separated recently, with his expected police court summons for mistreatment. He allegedly said Here s a Christmas present for you before firing.
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Supreme Court rules murder voids insurance payout
The U S Supreme Court held that a life policy paid to a murdered wife cannot be collected by heirs when the insured murderer is responsible for the crime. In Burt v Union Central Life Insurance, the court ruled honoring the policy would defy public policy, despite the death benefits going to the executors after the wife’s murder.
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Blockade of La Guaira Lets Caracas Land Cargo
At La Guaira Venezuela the steamer Caracas from New York docked briefly with two thirds of her cargo before blockading ships refused further unloading. American Lieut. Commander Diehl pressed for extra hours but was denied. British and German fleets reportedly act with revolutionists. Coro remains unblocked. Caracas notes protests by American officials.
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Underground loop and elevated line planned for Chicago
Chicago capitalists and New York investors are reportedly backing a vast $51 to $55 million project to build an underground tunnel looping the downtown business district and an elevated railroad parallel to the South Side line. The plan aims to serve the stock yards district with a tunnel under downtown streets connected to the elevated route via an incline, led by the Interborough Rapid Transit Co. of New York.
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