Lee on Cuba situation urges independent govt under American protectorate
Gen Fitzhugh Lee reports on Cuba under his jurisdiction calling for an independent Cuban government with an American protectorate. He recommends a census as a first step, careful voter qualifications, a republic with president and congress, and continuous US troop protection to safeguard rights and maintain order amid transition. He notes progress in Savana and Pinar del Rio toward peace and prosperity.
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Washington
Fitzhugh
Lee
Cuba
War Department
Savana
Pinar del Rio
Ceneiulke
Congress
Cuban Congress
United States
Annual Pension Report Shows Large Roll and Costs
The report by Pension Commissioner H. Clay Evans records 40,991 names added and 413,156 dropped from the pension roll in the year, with 34,345 deaths. Expenditures reach $138,355,052 and the total roll value hits $131,617,961. The roll includes 753,451 soldiers, 237,415 widows and dependents, and 653 nurses, with 48,765 original applications filed. The commission recommends a board to simplify laws and uniform practices to speed adjudications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
H. Clay Evans
Spain
The Perils of Cocaine and its Addictive Grip
A historical analysis from the Christian Budget tracing cocaine from medical use to addiction. It describes how nasal and hypodermic applications caused exhilaration, leading to dependence, bodily ruin, and moral decline. The piece contrasts male and female recovery and warns of the societal spread of the drug’s evils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Clarke
Temperance Bits and the War on Rum Pledge
A summary of temperance sentiment cites a licensed saloon ratio of one per 298 people in the United States and urges Christian action to crush the rum power. It notes British mayors pledging total abstinence, railroads banning alcohol on duty, and warnings that drinking corrupts society by turning boys into a source for crime, urging policy against the liquor traffic. The piece includes Reverend Horsley’s remark about memory and sobriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nazarene
Crazy Sue story and the saloon's haunting consequences
A May afternoon encounter reveals Crazy Sue recounting her broken life after her husband’s drinking grave and her son Willie’s ruin. The tale laments saloon influences, saloonkeepers, and a family wrecked by alcohol, ending with questions of sanity and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crazy Sue
Willie
Grace Temple
Jennie Gray
Sue
Grace
Jennie
The Light of Faith and the Cultivation of Cheer
A discourse on cheerfulness as a civic virtue, arguing that cheerful people spread hope and courage as warmth sustains life. It contends cheerfulness is inheritable and cultivable, requiring effort and steady purpose like patience or courtesy.
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N. Y
Final papers filed in involuntary bankruptcy case
Deputy Clerk Logan of the federal court received the final papers and schedule of assets and liabilities in the involuntary bankruptcy against Alfred J. Friend. Liabilities total 41,366 with 8,500 secured and 32,866 unsecured. assets total 13,022 with stock 12,000 accounts 714 personal property 50 and bills 0.
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Logan
Federal Court
Alfred J. Friend
Annual Mission Festival at English Lutheran Church
The English Lutheran Church of the Redeemer at Washington and Fulton will host its annual mission festival on Sunday October 1. Rev Meyer preaches in the morning Rev F Reinking in the afternoon and Rev R Biedermann delivers the evening sermon.
Charles Voss Fatally Crushed In Michigan City Mill
Charles Voss a teamster at Root Manufacturing in Michigan City was fatally crushed when caught between a load and a projection. He was forty-one, a family man, and his death leaves a dependent family.
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Charles Voss
Root Manufacturing Company
Michigan City
Electric Bitters Claim Restore Strength At Idaville Store
Victims suffer stomach liver and kidney troubles with loss of appetite nervousness backache and tired listless mood. J W Gardner of Idaville Indiana extols Electric Bitters saying they renewed his strength appetite and zest for life. Only 50 cents at Dreier and Bro drug store, each bottle guaranteed.
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Tam
J. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
Dreier & Bro
Dedicatory Ceremonies Planned for Indiana Soldiers Home
Invitations in Lafayette announce the dedicatory ceremonies for the new headquarters at the Indiana state soldiers home in Lafayette. The event Friday evening September 15 includes a reception to new commandant Gen. Jasper N. Packard and a house warming. Wing & Mahurin of Fort Wayne designed the building, described as handsome and well suited to its purposes.
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Indiana State Soldiers’ Home
Lafayette
Jasper N. Packard
Wing & Mahurin
Fort Wayne
Work and health pill ad for Dr. King’s New Life Pills
An old propaganda style advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the busy must have health booster. Claims sugar coated globules convert weakness to energy and mental power. Price 25c per box and sold by Dreier and Bro.
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Dr. King
Dreier & Bro
Maumee Steam and Hot Water Heater Co catalog offer
The Maumee Steam and Hot Water Heater Co located at 38 Harrison Street advertises a full line of radiator enamel and bronze liquids aluminum hose mosaers lawn sprinklers hose connections Stilcon wrenches pipe tongs steam and hot water valves gauge stocks dies vices water motor fans roof paint pump leathers sinks pools spray pumps and more.
Haggai Views on Temple Glorification and Faithful Trust
A 1839 religious sermon notes Haggai guidance to Zerubbabel and Joshua, urging strong faith amid discouraging temple ruins, stressing God’s ongoing presence, covenant faithfulness, and future glory. It cites Zechariah Ezra and Isa references and concludes with a local notice about a new grocery opening at Pioneer Avenue and Winch Street.
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D. M. Stearns
Haggai
God
Temple
Zechariah
Zerubbabel
Sheaitiel
Judah
Joshua
Josedach
Jonah ii
Jasedeeh
Hab
Ili
Egypt
David
Lord
Hosta
Joel iii
Christ
Zion
Darius
Solomon
Herod
Jerusalem
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Annual Pension Report
Dr. Wenger
Bright
Philadelphia Times
Temperance
J. W. Horsley
Rhum
Tie
Michigan Christian Advocate
Maumee
Harrison Street
Hing
William Ahlersmeyer
Pionser Avenue
Winch Street
A. Cat
Eldredge B
Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne Trust Co
Henry (. Pent
Samuel M. Foster
Andrew E. Hoffman
Charles A. Wilding
William Paul, Jr
Charles S. Bush
George W. Pixley
Wiliam K. Mossman
Henry Paul
Andrew FE
He Ffman
John CL. Peters
William J. Vesey
Louis Fox
Ernest W. Cook
Navid Studabaker
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania
Moe
Valparaiso
Chicago
Plymouth
New York
Rand Rapids & Indiasarek
Grand Rapids
North
Hichmond
South Sound
Cincinnati
van Buren Street Union
Nie
Foval
Cleveland
Erie
Buffalo
Boston
Mes Sre
Eastern Express
Kansas City Cannon Ball
New England
Fast Mail
Atlantic Express
Toledo
Acca
Government Fast Mail
St Louis Limited
Para Acco
Bell-Home
East
Findlay
Columbus
West
Sanday
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Bose
Sam nSan
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