20 May 1874
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1874
Page
1
A passenger distressed by despair aboard a river steamer leaps overboard and drowns as the craft glides at midnight. A bystander tries to console the man's companion, who is revealed to be his mother in law. A stark tale of misery and fatal resolve on the Camden Amboy route, as reported by the St. Louis Republic.
In a Cincinnati society tale, Allison Macgregor battles pride and cold politeness in a world of “our set” while Dr Ralph Farnham pursues her. Amid parties, family expectations, and cautious affection, he wins her heart after a cautious courtship and a public song that reveals mutual feeling.
A historical overview details Rev. David Swing’s rise in Chicago, his liberal preaching at McVickers Theatre, and the ongoing debate with Dr. Patton over Swing’s theological latitude. It contrasts Swing’s modern interpretations with traditional Calvinist restraint, noting public sympathy and church leadership dynamics in Chicago.
A Miller saloon-keeper recalls dreams of women singing that Jesus loves him. He says the vision wakes him suddenly, making him stumble from his bed and drink another glass of beer. He describes the night as eerie and unsettling.
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