Obstacles to wedlock and marriage in modern times
A discussion on marriage from Dr. Washington Gladden notes fewer young people wed, fearing duties and sacrifice. Parents urge caution, yet the article argues marriage remains a natural, blessed state with social progress and strong character. It cites rising standards without eroding marriage’s value and highlights its role in shaping virtue and companionship.
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Washington - Gladden
Washington Gladden
Louisville ‘Herald
Welcome Visitor Inspires British Sportsman arrival
A lavish note praises Thomas Lipton as the best specimen of British sportsmanhood that ever visited this country. The fragment hints at Lipton's arrival and esteem from local observers.
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Thomas Lipton
Peoria Officials Stand Firm Against Lynching Mob
The Chicago News credits Sheriff Potter and Police Captain Breymeyer in Peoria for stopping a Tuesday night lynching attempt. By diverting the fire department and moving the imprisoned man to county jail, they deterred the mob. The piece argues firm action by sheriffs can curb lynching nationwide.
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Potter
Breymeyer
Peoria
Fire Department
Belleville
Wilmington
Chicago News
The Fruits of Lawlessness and Wilmington Riot Talk
The piece argues violence begets violence and calls for rigid impartial law enforcement to end dangerous agitation. It cites peonage revelations and mob outbreaks in the north and south, focusing on Wilmington’s riot and the contrasted white and black mobs.
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South
Wilmington
Lynch
Swift justice to curb lynching urged by Indianapolis Journal
An Indianapolis Journal article argues lynching stems from slow laws and weak penalties. It calls for rapid trials and a stricter rape law with the death penalty to deter mob violence and reflect true civilization.
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Chicago
Delaware
Indianapolis Journal
Jewish land rules blamed for Kisheneff massacre
The article discusses restrictions on Jews to rent or acquire land in Russian towns and the resulting resentment. It cites the Kisheneff massacre as a direct result of perceived Jewish privileges. It notes the czar's struggles to enforce orders amid widespread anti Hebrew sentiment and local opposition. It mentions Sir Marcus Samuel, lord mayor of London, as of Jewish origin.
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Kisheneff
Marcus Samuel
London
Forcing Immigration Sparks Debate on Entrant Quality
The piece condemns artificial immigration efforts as undesirable and likely to bring poorer entrants. It cites Congress debates on an immigration bill with educational restrictions blocked by transportation companies, whose influence tainted reform efforts.
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United States
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Expands Rolling Stock
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad reports spending 1,200,000 dollars on new equipment this week. It has received five Atlantic type passenger locomotives and 800 of an order for 13,000 steel gondola cars with 95,000 pounds capacity. Considerable passenger equipment is under construction.
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Pittsburg & Lake
Erie
Electric Bitters Save Burlingon Fireman in Illness
A Burling ton Iowa locomotive fireman C W Bellamy recounts a near collapse from sickness and pain but restores health after using Electric Bitters. He notes renewed strength and appetite and urges others to try the remedy with a satisfaction guarantee from Houseworth Bros at 50 cents.
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C. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
Houseworth Bros
See our Dress at Eaton's Millinery Try On Event
See our $1.00 dress promotion at Eaton's Millinery with bar-2 gulps and 3dlw. The terse ad highlights low prices and a quick buying prompt.
Preacher links monopoly to poverty in sermon
Cincinnati July 1 Reverend Herbert Bigelow denounces monopoly as a law created advantage enabling one to take others wealth. He cites Scripture and political economy to condemn wage suppression and slave like economic conditions among workers, including a Pittsburg factory case and the plight of a dry goods clerk’s family.
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Cincinnati
Herbert
Bigelow
Vine Street
Mr. Bigelow
Jesus
Parry
Pittsburg
John Stuart
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