Prayerful preaching and worldly visions fade in Elgin Iowa talk
An assortment of items from late 19th century chatter touches on sermon zeal and folly in Elgin Iowa. It notes views on happiness like meteors, a Russian emperor’s wedding gift, a New Jersey farmer’s tragedy after reading campaign literature, and a minister’s Mason’s union fee. It also mentions Mrs. Botha’s ancestry myth, a tourist surge in Berlin, a long civil court delay in Cincinnati, and scientific notes on the mosquito spreading malaria and elephantiasis. The piece blends commentary, trivia, and brief anecdotes.
Islands of Formosa Pescadores Describe Silent Barriers
Japanese geologists report the Pescadores islands suffer harsh northwest winds for most of the year causing erosion and desertlike surfaces. The Beecher grave on Beecher Island in the Arkansas River area has been recovered and sent to Brooklyn after two men from the fort buried Lieut. Beecher years ago.
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Formosa
China
Pescadores Islands
Asia
Lient
Fred H. Beecher
Lieut
Beecher
Beecher Island
Sheldon Returns to Boston for Eight Month Secession
Rev. Charles M. Sheldon returns from Britain and will base his activities in Boston for a season. The Topeka church granted eight months leave of absence. His new story tackles the servant girl problem, with readers comparing the opening chapters to In His Steps. Chicago Methodists plan a great institutional church modeled after New York's Metropolitan Tabernacle following recent consolidations.
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Charles M. Sheldon
Britain
Boston
Topeka
Metropolitan Tabernacle of
New York
Methodists of
Chicago
Democratic Party Stand for Liberty and Equality in 1896
Warren Worth Bailey, writing from Johnstown, argues the Democratic Party upholds the Declaration of Independence, favors free exchange and jury trials, opposes imperialism, monopoly, and privileged classes, and seeks to restore equal rights and limited government amid the 1896 platform battles. The piece critiques Republican policy as aiding trusts and plutocracy while praising Democratic ideals and leadership.
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Democratic Party
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Hamilton
Jefferson
McKinley
Bryan
Imperial
United States
Central America
South America
China
Africa
Spain
Philippines
Saalo
Republican Party
Marshall
Warren Worth
Voters Urged to Study Key Pre Election Issues
A list of contentious topics fills a warning about voter education before election day. Items include alleged ties between Rockefeller and Gage, tariff oppression in Puerto Rico, army actions against Coner d'Alene minors, and US policy in Cuba, the Philippines, and the Isthmian canal project with Britain in command.
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Alger
Cuba
England
Filipinos and U S Citizenship Debate at Bryan Speech
W J Bryan at the Nebraska Democratic State Convention questions whether Filipinos should become citizens and be allowed to participate in U S elections. He condemns excluding Chinese while importing Filipinos and criticizes carpet bag governors ruling the islands. He questions constitutional changes and warns of continued hostility if Filipinos remain under foreign administration.
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United States
Philippine Islands
Congress
Philippines
Republicana
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Bank Scandal Involving National City Bank And Gage
A controversial report alleges improper favoritism by Secretary Lyman Gage toward the National City Bank of New York, designating it as a United States depository and enabling substantial government funds to flow through the bank during a financial crisis. The text cites ties to the Standard Oil trust, mentions hefty deposits and bonds, and notes bipartisan pressure for full investigations amid Republican scrutiny.
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McKinlay -Adiuinietra
National City Bank of
New York City
Standard Oil Trust
Gaga
United States Treasury
Democratic ‘Party
Republican Party
National City Bank
Gage
McKinley
Internal Revenue
National City Bank of New York
New York
Mr. Gage
Third National
United States Depository
Lst of
A. B. Hepburn
Lyman J. Gage
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Department
Silman
Bank
Senate
House
Theq
National City Standard of Bank
The
Treasury
Root
National City Standard Gill Bank
Allen
West
Yale Professor Ladd Opposes Philippine Rule
New Haven Oct. 8 Professor George T Ladd head of philosophy and psychology at Yale after world travel becomes an anti imperialist. He studied Japan and India and argues United States should not retain the Philippines noting the policy is unjustifiable and likely to provoke ongoing rebellion until Filipinos gain self government or are exterminated.
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Bryan
New Haven
George T. Ladd
Yale University
World
Far East
Ladd
Japan
India
Orient
East
America
Philippines
United States
Spain
Imperial I bem Opinions on Imperialism and Destiny
Quote from W J Byrne argues that imperialism could expand national power but shrink the nation Purpowe. The note suggests moving toward a broader destiny rather than repeating ancient kingdoms and rulers.
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W. J. Bryne
Liberals Lose Faith in U S Republican Model
The South and Central American liberals no longer view the United States as a republican model. They argue McKinley’s conduct proves ours is a republic only in name, effectively an empire in practice.
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McKinley
Explosions at Warren Street Drug House Kill and Wreck New York
A series of blasts after a fire at Tarrant's drug house at Greenwich and Warren streets devastates blocks in Manhattan. Dozens killed or missing, with around forty businesses destroyed and property losses estimated at millions. Fire and rescue efforts continue as investigators assess life losses.
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New York
Tarrant
Arera
Greenwich and
Werren Streets
Warren Street
Greenwich
Washington
Warrren Street
Greenwich Street
Washington Street
Park Place
Warren
Miners Return to Work in Hazleton District
Coal operations resume at two thirds of Hazleton area collieries after a short pause. The Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal company mines at Audenried Honeybrook and Green Mountain stay idle as workers seek written guarantees. Coxe Brothers Derringer mines also idle due to notice disputes. authorities expect all hands back to work tomorrow.
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Hazleton
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Audenried
Honeybrook
Green Mountain
Oneida
Derringer
Coxe Brothers & Co
Hawaiian Government Faces Temporary Cash Shortfall
Honolulu October 31 with no funds to pay current bills across departments. Government uses 30 day pay delay under law as taxes will resume receipt. situation described as temporary, with payments to resume on November 1.
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Honolulu
Pope’s Health Worsens From Pilgrims Receiving Fatigue
Rome October 31 The pope’s health gives no alarm to doctors he is merely tired out from receiving pilgrims Dr Lapponi orders him to remain in bed until rested While confined he works on an encyclical due New Year’s Eve summarizing century events and urging church unity
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Rome
Lapponi
Ex‑President Kruger Honors Debated in Paris Pavilion
A London woman insulted the Transvaal pavilion bust of ex‑President Kruger at the Paris exposition. She was roughly handled by the crowd and rescued by police as authorities decide honors for Kruger during his Parta visit.
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Parks
Paris
Get
Kruger
Tranavant
Parta
Levelene
London
Transvaal
Great London Welcome Home Heroes After South Africa Return
A vast London crowd greeted soldiers returning from South Africa with unmatched enthusiasm. Police and volunteers struggled to control the mass at Ludgate Circus and Praed Street, amid accidents and injuries. Bishops and clergy welcomed the men at the cathedral before a banquet at Fensburgh.
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Namba
South Africa
Alguna
Patriot
Empire
London
Ludgat Circus
Lolico
My Howse
Prcet
Stepney
Gregory
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Fensburgh
Banequet
Arrest of Absent Bank Teller Alvord in Boston
Cornelius L. Alvord, former note teller of the First National Bank in New York, charged with obtaining 70000 from the bank, was arrested by Boston detectives at West Newton street and Burlington avenue. He expressed willingness to return to New York without papers, was photographed, and shipped back on the 6 o'clock train. He disclosed spendthrift habits and offered no bail, resigning to his fate as he awaited transfer.
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Boston
Cornelius L. Alvord
First National Bank
New York City
Willam B. Watts
Armstrong
New York
West Newton Street
Burlington Avenue
Alvord
Chinese Exclusion Warning Sparks Labor Meeting
New York October 31 A central labor union meeting led by Chairman James Maguire warned that the Chinese exclusion act will expire in 1901. He urged laboring men and women to visit congressmen and demand a new exclusion act to keep Chinese entry limited. The group resolved to alert all trades to the issue.
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New York
James Maguire
Central Labor Union
United States
Desperate Escape Attempt Ended in Prisoner Deaths
A rush at the Seventh district court left Keener Hugh MacGovern dead and Frank Em ers on mortally injured after a fall from a second story window. George Wilson was seriously hurt and Arthur Flinagan escaped. the four inmates struggled to seize the prison bars in a violent bid to flee.
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New York
Seventh District Court
Keener Hugh MacGovern
Frank Emerson
George Wilson
Arthur Flinagan
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Vienna
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Hamburg
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