Debate over San Domingo annexation in Sumner Schurz stance
The piece argues Sumner and Schurz oppose annexation of San Domingo as a personal feud against President Grant. It links cabinet appointments, diplomacy with John Bull, and Anglophone preferences to motives of selfish ambition. It notes public support or opposition tied to national policy and Ku Klux issues.
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United States
Sumner Givhurz
Weet
Sumner
San Domingo
San Domingo Sion
Grant
Charles Wer
State Department
Massachusetts
Iname
Charles
Elihu
Orever
New England
Bay State
Itate
Grant Ks
Itian
Netherlands
J. Lathropey
Lathrop
John Bull
Motley
Neto
Westinser
Duey
Sulier
White House
Jomingo
Perhip
San Do
Hinewee
Monroe
Schurz
Ying
Tang Joe Wild
Annexation talk and presidential powers in Dominican case
The piece defends President Grant's Dominican negotiations and empire of power under the Constitution. It attacks Sumner and Schurz for opposing annexation while praising Senate unity and the Dominican Republic's value. The author urges rapid ratification and a push for annexation and peace.
Memorial to Congress on Ku Klux outrages in Kentucky
A committee of colored citizens from Frankfort Kentucky asks Congress to act against Ku Klux violence. They cite 116 acts since 1867 including 87 murders, 52 whippings, church and school burnings, jail deliveries, robberies, and an abduction, with a February incident where 200 Klan members freed a prisoner.
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Wasuinctoy
Frankfort
Congress
Stevenson
United States
Ku Klux
Krankfort
Scroggins
Strader Trumbo
Vermont town faces unprecedented tax burden this year
A Vermont newspaper reports a town proposing taxes totaling 226 cents per dollar for the coming year. Town expenses are set at 185 cents, highways at 15 cents, and railroad bonds at 75 cents, creating an alarming total.
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Vermont
Religious Reading Practices and Character Formation
Daily reading guidance outlines methods for studying scripture from both Testaments, tracing characters, contrasts between saints and persecutors, and word by word analysis. It emphasizes self examination, growth in grace, and the influence of gendered roles on virtue and vice.
Desert Pathway of a Faltering Faith
The speaker laments a pattern of intermittent blessing and long cold spells in religious life. Instead of seeking guidance from the Good Shepherd, they wander through barren periods while clinging to a Bible as a rebuke, accusing themselves of a stagnating, unsatisfying faith.
The Faithful Mother Has Done More Than She Realizes
A reflective ode to mothers emphasizing unseen daily labor at home. It argues that a mother's care, discipline, and nurturing presence shapes children and provides men with a safe, settled home life, even when she feels unseen. The passage urges mothers to recognize their quiet impact.
Why Children Question Freely Shapes Their Learning
Parents risk losing curious children who ask why and what. Interrogation points mark childhood life. wise parents answer to teach. A child’s questions, though small, open vast knowledge and engage minds beyond rigid classroom confines.
Humanitarian systems lacking divine power fail to uplift
Systems built on human Jesus and not the divine Christ prove incapable of supernatural work. They move only to perform human tasks within national bounds and cannot lift fallen humanity without power from on high. Their influence fades as fleshly origins bind their reach.
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Christ
Jesus
Life and good works in Christian faith by Spurgeon
The passage argues that fruitfulness follows life not creates it. When spiritual life is weak one should seek renewal in Jesus, not in prayers or works. Salvation comes from grace, not personal merit, and maintenance of faith rests on Him.
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Jesus
Spurgeon
Randal
Bryce
Stephenson
Stephenson Street
Exclusive church groups hinder real work and outreach
The author criticizes members who gather to discuss their own “frames” and burn incense to one another noting they form exclusive cliques. They focus on brilliant experiences and “higher Christian life” rather than helping others improve. While absorbed in sentiment, outsiders remain in sin and neglected.
Senator Crawford Praised for Finance Oversight and Integrity
The Princeton Republican notes Senator Crawford of Henry county as a practical, independent leader. As chairman of the finance committee he oversees money measures with economy and honesty. He is temperate, industrious, and unmoved by rings or lobbies, earning the respect of the people.
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Crawford
Princeton Republican
SDA
Senate
Henry County
Mr. Crawford
Senator Crawford
Best & Morgan’s
Death of German Peace Festival participant in Ludlow Street
A mournful sequel followed the grand German Peace Festival after a young lady in the procession died that night. She had portrayed The Goddess Germania in the allegorical display and grew ill after the heat and fatigue of the march.
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Ludlow Street
A. F. Globe
Connecticut Loss Roils Democratic Pride And Illinois Blame
A Washington dispatch notes Illinois Democrat Jim Robinson warned of Republican gains if Democrats fail to curb infighting after debates. The piece mocks Democratic overconfidence after New Hampshire and Connecticut results, cites a boy vomit anecdote, and mentions Congress approving Schenck’s salary while he serves as Minister to England.
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Jonah
Connecticut
Frank Blair
Washington
Uchicago Rpublican
Illinois
Jim Robinson
Springfield
Ill
Robinson
Democratic Party
Congress
General Schenck
England
Joint High Commission
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Seward
Andy Johnson
Dominican Republic
Antilles
Commission
House
Leb, Lovenis
New Hampshire
Goo
P. Rowell & Co
Park Row
New York
M. Pettengill & Co
N.Y
Freeport Journal
Rene Orai Acd Oh Ooh Tae
Agricultural and Family Weekly
Iren, Hopkins & Wilcon
Rochester
Fitcivus
Broadway
GEO. P. Rowell & CO
Bloomington
Winjiesate Price Lini
de. Pheno
TV Pnonts
Eagle Brick
Frey, Sheckler & Co
Bueyros
Helens
Sam
Madl Post Yard
OO Canis
van Deusen
Sprout Brook
Cutler Bros! & C O
Boston
Barelay St
la Salle St
Chicago
Anny
Egar
I. Sagh
Cromwell
Conn
M. Wagner & CO
Marshall, Mich
Avon Quacks
J. H. Tuttle
Nassau St
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Reig
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Worl
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Gare Dollave
Cima
I. W. Exguand
Sun Office
New York City
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W.U.R.R
Sliver Creek
Dig Olee
Way Mall
Nota
Wis
Cedarville
Kent
Plum River
Yankee
Buena Vista
Smith D.atkins
P.M
North-Western Railway
Eave
Estern Union Railroad
Fulton
Rock Island
At. Louis
Quincy
Burlington
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Freeport
Central RR
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis
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Ite
Cornell Bus
St. Louis
Racine
Milwaukee
Raging
Savanna
Port Byron
Clinton Junction
Elkhorn
Fred Wilk
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Gen. Sup't
Illinois Ofntran Railroad
LCE Creyse
I. c. RR
North-Western
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Mendota
Dubuque and
Sioux City
Towa
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Southern Town
Wansel
Pat
Berlizheimer & Cahn
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Wisconsin
Genet
W Shington
Craig
America
Ovst
Inall, Airdress
Wj.liness & CO
Aumple
Craig Microscope
W. J. Liness & CO
Craig and Novelty Microscope
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