Obituary Poetry and Fireworks Talk At Denver Meeting
A Denver obituary-poetry reading prompts reflections and reminiscences on past events. The speaker cites Cronin’s death at 88, a lodge funeral, and various anecdotes about frontier life, Columbus, Buncombe County Fourth of July, and Grover Cleveland in a humorous, rambling monologue touching on religion, education, and national identity.
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Edgar W. Nye
Denver
Cronin
R. C. Cronin
Curtis Street
Lodge 50
Cone
Dinky Cronin
Paetry
Badcock
Viney
Hiram
Prearline
Buck Forest
Cwest’s
Vinney
Dom
Buncombe County
Grova
North Carolina
Reed
Memorable Corwin memories link Garfield letter to widow's tale
In Cleveland on June 14 a report recalls Hon. Thomas Corwin the Ohio statesman through the death of Miss Corwin at Lebanon. Garfield correspondence reveals Corwin's jealousy at his daughters marriages and the nightshirt election tale.
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Cleveland
Miss Corwin
Lebanon
Thomas Corwin
United States
Garfield
Washington
Roerntsox
Corwin
Congress
Ohio
Mr. Wetmore
Olio
Thea Anrcadeie
Whitelaw Reid
JA. Garceledrd
Euther
Aimian
Depraved Taste and Travel Farewell
A fragment from a Cleveland Plain Dealer piece contrasts a street artist’s struggle with public taste and a travel exchange aboard a train. Mr Simpkins questions a possible forgotten item as his wife reassures him they have not, keeping up cheerful resolve.
Cold Comfort Fussy Passenger
A New York Weekly cartoon caption shows a conductor replying why passengers must buy tickets before boarding. The joke hinges on concerns about theft and the conductor’s dignified defense that the risk is the train running off the track before he can reach them.
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New York Weekly
Disappointed in marriage as moneyed match falters
The Pittsburg Chronicle notes a broken engagement with Squildig-Poor Spudkins lamenting limits on access to Miss Roxy’s funds. Exchanges reveal questions of wealth and control as plans collapse. Other papers joke about trivial restaurant choices and misunderstandings in dialogue.
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Squildig
Spudkins
McSwilligen
Roxy
Pittsburg Chronicle
Unpardonable Misnomer Sparks Grammatical Quarrel
A Washington Star quip features Charles railing against a man whose grammar provokes offense. The exchange centers on a walking stick misnamed as a cane, highlighting a comic clash over language and propriety.
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Charles
Gwanmnah
Washington Star
Bell and Nel Set Wedding Date Amid Dressmaker Delay
Report notes couple Bell and Nel plan nuptials but no date. dressmaker undecided on fittings. Amid scheduling questions, both families await final arrangements for the ceremony.
Texas Longevity Tale Echoes in Distant Provisions
An old Texan tale recalls Analdman aged nine who travels far for groceries. His son Tailor delivers supplies on time, prompting the father to remark that such neglect comes from sending a child. A pastor's sermon on neighborly judgment drew the largest crowd yet, with hundreds turned away.
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Texas
Toshidl Qarench
Goodman
Alligator Meat Follows Veal in Descriptions
A report notes that young alligator flesh resembles veal in tenderness and cleanliness. It mentions Indian Sontals and other casteless natives eating alligator meat without waiting to cook it.
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India
Samoa's Isles In Turmoil Amid Samoan Conflict
A historical overview discusses the Samoan Islands with details on geography, key chiefs, and colonial powers. It notes German and American interests, the Berlin treaty of 1878, Mataafa and Malietoa conflicts, and Chief Justice Ide's controversial role, while describing Samoan gentleness and living customs.
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United States Exploring Expedition
Wilkes
Sawaii
Epolo
Latuila
Manua
Olosenga
Ofa
Manono
Apolian
Apolina
Apia
Apolo
Paso Pago
Intila
Sawnan
Tutuila
New Zealand
Hawaii
Samoan Islands
Southern Pacific
Ft Om
A. Lins
Samoa
Hamouns
United States
Germany
Great Britain
Donto
New York
Berlin
Uise
Mafieton
Mataafa
2Falietua
Matania
Malictea
Matanfa
Tamasese
Henry C. Ide
Vermont
Joan C. Klein
Malieton
Maljetoa
May Klein
Mataata
Isles of
Samown
Mata Pleasant
Cleveland To Host 13th Christian Endeavor Convention
The thirteenth international convention of the Young People's society of Christian Endeavor will meet in Cleveland from July 1 to 15. Organizers expect over 80 000 delegates and plan state driven arrival duties with badges and housing in local homes due to limited hotel space.
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Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Cleveland
Organization of
Christian Workers
Convention Plans for Endeavorers Draw Wide Support
Plans show dining rooms near the auditorium for delegates with meals at moderate cost. The Cleveland convention will feature 16,000 seated in the main hall, 6,000 in the Masonic hall, and a 10,000 tent, with denominational rallies and diplomas for top societies. Governor Melville, President Tucker, Bishop Grant, and others are listed among speakers with Rev. Francis E. Clark presiding.
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Cleveland
AML
Meliiley
Ohio
Tucker
Dartmouth College
B. P. Raymond
Wesleyan
Bishop Grant
Georgia
Thomas Murphy
Pittsburg
Chauncey Mr. Depew
John Wanamaker
Francis E. Clark
People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
United States
Canadre
Mexico
Europe
Asia
Africa
Austertia
Portland
Frane Clark
Boston
Tas
Secieries
Niso
Few Peccadilloes of Great Men in Congress
Special correspondence from Wasisutos notes senators exhibit private opinions and idiosyncrasies. The piece cites Blanchard Martin Lodge and others, recounting debates, misstatements, and the playful antagonism in galleries during tariff and sugar schedules, plus a looming special senate committee and House recall of banking tax repeal.
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Wasisutos
National Congress
Senate
Hoar
Manderson
Brice
Harris
Blanchard
Martin
Kansas
Voorhees
Terre Haute
Indiana
Fairbanks
Lodge
West
McPherson
Congress
Roach
North Dakota
Tris
Sere
Louisiana
Ridis
Mosers
Caffery
Asia
Rhode Island
Aldrich
State Bank
Etrikea
Mesara
McGann
Ryan
Pence
Washington
Vilas
J. H Beaprn
Ambitious rider asks farmer for distance to next town
An eycelist aiming to seem like a racing man rides to a Waysite trough and asks a farmer across the lane how far to the next town. The farmer, sight-impaired, replies he cannot tell direction unless the rider raises his head for a view.
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Chicago
Fribune
No title found in the text
A dramatic dialogue unfolds as a head salesman speaks of his hopes tied to marriage, while a patriarch responds with wit about a future trousseau, leaving the youth in a stunned trance.
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Arhoe
Trousseau
Detroit Tribune
Departure of Rev Thankful to larger parish
Deacon Heavyweight questions the call as Rev Thankful explains he will leave his flock for a new parish with a larger friary. The exchange hints at differing views on what constitutes a calling and duty.
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Saleratus
New England
Heavyweight
Thankful
Waal
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