Pope Leo XII The Vatican Statesman and Scholar
A detailed portrait of Pope Leo XII, tracing his rise from a frail youth to pope, his governance of Benevento and Perugia, his diplomatic successes, and his simple, disciplined life. The piece highlights his prudent politics, tireless work ethic, humane governance, scientific interest, humor, and lasting impact on the Catholic Church.
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Tale of two administrations carries moral for Americans
A comparison of 1893 and 1903 shows Cleveland facing bank runs and a weak gold reserve, while Roosevelt era prosperity brings abundant gold, rising confidence, and full employment. The piece highlights contrasting financial fortunes and public mood across decades.
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Pope Leo’s Poem on Death Draws Defiant Contemplation
In 1897 Pope Leo XIII faced the shadow of death and, in defiant resolve, produced lines regarded as among his strongest poetry. The verse reflects a fearless, spiritual struggle against mortality.
Death and Hope in a Soldier's Farewell
A somber verses recount the approach of death and the soul seeking release into eternal rest. The speaker exhorts divine mercy and laments the fading body, while praising Chee the Queen of earth and sky for winning bliss and heavenly crowns.
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Bryan Rejects Democratic Leadership Yet Not a Withdrawal
The article reports that William Jennings Bryan rejects seeking leadership and hints at his steadfastness on the silver issue. It cites editorials alleging he will not sacrifice party unity for offices while pressing for a silver standard and warns the party remains split over monetary policy.
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Bryan’s Speech in Greenfield Draws Sharp Critique
The Indianapolis Journal denounces Mr. Bryan as outdated and partisan, saying his level has fallen from 1896 and 1900 oratory to vulgar commonplace. It contrasts his past eloquence with today’s narrow, country-paper style and questions his fit for the White House.
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Rev R A Torrey hailed as Moody successor
Reports from an international evangelistic tour praise Dr. Torrey superintendent of the Moody Bible Institute as the successor to Moody. The Yale graduate and Congregational minister has long worked with Moody since 1889 and visited England Australia China Japan and India.
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Iowa tariff planks may shape national platform next year
Boston Herald Washington correspondent reports a nonpartisan view that the Iowa tariff and trust planks drafted by Senator Allison could be adopted at the national Republican convention. The piece notes broad support among radicals and conservatives, including Governor Cummins and cabinet members, and predicts tariff revision after the next congressional session.
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Demostrator in Song Publishes New Stage Form
The New York Sun notes a growing trend where song publishers deploy demonstrators who roam rural areas singing for free and perform in theaters. A recent musical farce showcases five audience members in evening dress suddenly singing the refrain to boost the show.
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Manufactured Mummies in Paris Trade of Fake Antiquities
A Paris trade in creating and selling artificial antiques is detailed, with reports of makers producing so called ancient mummies and other faux relics. The article notes extensive activity and a market for these counterfeit artifacts.
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League to Save Children Aims at Saint-Pol sur Mer
A French locality Saint-Pol sur Mer in Pas de Calais shows infant mortality of two deaths per five births. The league against infant mortality provides linen at birth, bread meat coal for families, and pasteurized milk for feeding mothers. In eight months mortality dropped to one death per first year.
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Amadou a Noted European Fungus Export a Century Ago
Amadou was a major European export to the United States a century ago. England bought about 120000 dollars worth yearly from France alone. Amadou is the spongy tissue of fungi that grow on oak horse chestnut poplar pear and willow trees.
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