Propaganda Battle Over Christian Science Prayer Cure
The piece argues that Christian Science and Mrs. Eddy profit from a copyrighted prayer cure. It critiques Buskirk and others for promoting Eddy propaganda and questions the efficacy of absent treatment. It asserts prayer aids moral strength and, with discipline, may influence health, but denies universal healing by prayer alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing
Mr. Buskirk
Eddy
Truth
Mrs. Eddy
God
Christ
Corps of Prayer
Jesus
Christian Science
Buskirk
Soul and Murder Moral Essay on Self Reform
A moral meditation condemns murder while urging self control and rational living. It argues that preserving the soul through reason and prayerful effort prevents degradation into baser animal passions. The piece extols intellect guided by the soul as path to happiness here and eternal bliss beyond.
Free Trader Bynum Reverses Tariff Stance in Senate
The piece recalls William D. Bynum's anti tariff speech for plate glass and the ensuing political backlash. He leveraged Senator Voorhees to restore the glass duty in the senate, but failed to win re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plate Glass Trust
William D. Bynum
Bynum
Voorhees
Senate
House
Marconi Served With Notice Over Wireless Rights in Newfoundland
A notice bars Marconi from using wireless telegraphy in Newfoundland arguing that telegraph rights were granted to the Anglo American Telegraph Company by Newfoundland authorities. The case centers on whether a corporation can secure a title to the heavens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marconi
New Foundland
Anglo-American Telegraph Company
Platt Threatens Suit Over McClure Article
Platt threatens legal action against The McClure magazine for an article accusing him of being a lobbyist. The piece, contributed by William Allen White, tied to the editorial What's the matter with Kansas during McKinley’s first campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt
McClure Magazine
William Allen White
Kansas
Saloon Liquor Sale Permitted for Travelers Widely Questioned
Supt. Silvers acknowledged he authorized a saloon to sell liquor on Sunday to traveling men. He stated the sale complied with the liquor law when queried about potential violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvers
Democratic Party Urged to Embrace Progressive Platform
The piece argues that organization alone cannot win elections and that the party must adopt a platform of progressive issues to succeed in the state and beyond. It emphasizes the need for a strong record and clear principles to attract voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Cuba Warns Free Trade With U S Will Ruin Industry
A leading Cuban newspaper warns that opening trade with the United States would devastate Cuban industry and harm the national economy, signaling strong opposition to free trade policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
United States
Holiday Mail Delay Urges Proper Postage and Packaging
Officials remind senders to use correct postage and secure wrapping for holiday parcels. Messages emphasize securing items for transit and ensuring prompt delivery during the mailing season.
Fragmented Phrase Assembly in Historical Text
A cryptic OCR fragment lists mismatched phrases about order and water and Monroe. The lines appear as disjointed snippets lacking clear context, making a cohesive report or event identification impossible from the readable text.
Drifts on the Lake End in Rescue by Santa Maria
The barge Galatea and seven crew drifted on Lake Michigan since Saturday night, found thirty five miles off Racine and towed into Chicago river. Captain Germain and mate Mc Manus frostbitten faced zero temperatures as the Santa Maria and Hines Lumber crews pursued the search and guided the rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Racine
Ivo
North Pier
Germain
Manistrane
McManus
Santa Maria
West Bay City
Mariner
Hines Lumber Company
Walter D. Hamilton
Dr. King’s New Life Pills Cure Wife’s Illness
Winchester Indiana resident M. M. Austin reports his wife was critically ill until Dr. King’s New Life Pills cured her. The pills claim to aid stomach and liver troubles and relieve constipation and sick headaches. Available for 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Blood on Presleys Overcoat
Mrs. Dennis remained in poor condition with no light shed on the assault. Physicians held no hope for recovery as police inquiry stalled. Samuel C. Presley, who killed himself in the adjoining house, had blood stains found on his overcoat, but conclusive proof remains absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presley
Washington
Nec
Secretary Grants 24 Hour Extension for McComas Statement
Senator McComas receives a 24 hour extension to submit his statement. Attorney Rayner and Admiral Schley debate setting aside findings, arguing they contradict the evidence. They plan to challenge each charge in the report, including dilatoriness, disobedience, misleading dispatches, Hodgson dispute, and the loop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator McComas
Grant
Hodgson
Harvard students cheer Sehley after lecture on law
In Boston Harvard students applaud Admiral Sehley when Professor Strobel cites his command of the American fleet during the Chilean revolution of 1891. In Washington Sampson plans protest of the Schley court findings. attorneys prepare the formal protest in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Sehley
Boston
Mass
Admiral Sehley
Strobel
Sampson
Eile
Washington, D. C
Schley Court of Inquiry
Dewey
New York
Peasants Burn Castle Near Riga in Riot
A revolt on Count Palen's estate near Mitan Riga sees peasants seize the castle, set it afire, and dance around the blaze. Police prove powerless. troops arrive too late. the castle and its valuable paintings gallery are destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Saved at a Grave's Brink Indigestion Cure Praise
Mrs. H Newsom of Davatur Alabama credits Electric Bitters with curing her three year battle with indigestion waterbrush stomach and bowel dyspepsia. She gained 35 pounds after using the medicine and recommends it for stomach liver and kidney troubles. Only 50 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Newsom
Davatur
Ala
Houseworth Bros
Archbishop Ireland Urges Industrial Peace and Brotherhood
Archbishop Ireland closed a conference address urging winds to carry the news of the meeting in New York. He said the twentieth century hinges on brotherhood, charity, and justice, and called for industrial peace with employers and employees as brothers. He framed charity and justice as the nation's guiding light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
New York
Palestine
Muldoon Wife Granted Divorce in Colorado Court
Mrs. Josephine Muldoon of Denver was granted divorce from William Muldoon the renowned New York wrestler. She testified the husband deserted her on a train to New York in 1835 and has never been seen since after twelve years of separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lecatier Muldoon
Denver
Colo
Josephine Muldoon
William Muldoon
New York
Mrs Austin's Pencake Flour Ad Praises Delicious Flavor
A promotional note urges readers to share praise for Mrs Austin's Pencake Flour and spread word about its tasty quality to friends.
Expelled for Not Praying in Topeka School
The 10-year-old son of J. W. Willard, a wealth grain dealer, was expelled from Quincy Street School for refusing to participate in religious exercises at opening. Willard says his son acted under his instructions and plans to seek court action to prevent religious instruction in public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kus
W. Willard
Quincy Street
Willard
Board of Education
Illinois School Statistics Reported for Last Year
Springfield Ill December 18 following are statistics from Professor Alfred Bayliss State Superintendent of Public Institutions. Pupil enrollment in public schools 485350 males 427284 females. Average attendance 756558. There were 176 school buildings valued at 50839941 including libraries and apparatus. Average teacher salary 55.22 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilmois
Springfield
Ill
Alfred Bayliss
G. A. R. Committee Named
Eli Torrence announces the committee on pensions for the Grand Army of the Republic. Members include Colonel Robert Beath of Philadelphia General John C. Black of Chicago General James R. Carnahan of Indianapolis Judge Charlies G. Burton of Nevada Missouri ex-Governor W. H. Upham of Marshfield Wisconsin Henry E. Taintor of Hartford Connecticut and John C. Linehan of Penacook New Hampshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Eli Torrence
Grand Army of the Republic
Committee On
Robert Beath
Philadelphia
John C. Black
Chicago
James R. Carnahan
Indianapolis
Charlies G. Burton
Nevada
W. H. Upham
Marshfield
Wis
Henry E. Taintor
Hartford
Conn
Dr. King’s New Discovery Aids West Point Man
Homer Hall of West Point Iowa suffered a severe lung cough blamed on consumption. After physicians offered little hope he used Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and claims full recovery. He now weighs 227 pounds and asserts the treatment cured him, with trial bottles free at Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hall
West Point
Houseworth ‘Bros
Tragic Train Fatality Ties Sheriff to Violent Escape
Sheriff Stephen F. Edwards was fatally wounded on a train just beyond Florida while transporting a Black prisoner from Quincy to Coffee County Alabama. A second Black man attempted rescue, and after a struggle two men fell from the moving train. both died beside the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgina
Stephen F. Edwards
Florida
Quincy
Fla
Coffee County
Ala
Edwards
Bondholders Lose Greeneville Charter Surrender Bid
Judge D. Clark of the U S Circuit Court refused Chicago bondholders bid to restrain an election to surrender Greeneville Tennessee’s charter. They sought reincorporation to prohibit saloons, arguing the move could impair the old bond issue’s validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
D. Clark
United States Circuit Court
Chicago
Greeneville
Contom
Rockefeller Bequest Boosts University Of Chicago
The University of Chicago received a Christmas gift of 1.25 million dollars from John D. Rockefeller. An additional donation of 375,637 dollars was announced but donor names and purpose were withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Chicago
Ill
University of Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Philippine Bill in the House debated for temporary revenues
Washington December 18. The bill to provide temporary revenues for the Philippine Islands was debated in the House and will be voted on later today. The discussion centered on funding and administrative provisions for the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bilk
Philippine Islands
Illinois Office Holders to Be Reappointed
Washington Roosevelt reports that officials plan to reappoint old federal officeholders, after deciding on reappointment for continued service. The move affects incumbent officeholders and the structure of federal appointments in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Washington
Roosevelt
Breakfast Life: To Get EM Eth U and
Fragmentary OCR reads like a cryptic note about breakfast and a cryptic reference to EM Eth U. No clear event or persons identified.
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Monroe
Captain Germain
Himself
Rien
Eaton's Millinery
Fatina
Elkhart Food Company
South Main ST
Elkhart, Inde
Elkaart County
Bayerienok
Eikhe
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