Notable Outlets and Individuals Highlighted in Brief Bits
Mary Lemons of Kentucky aged 10 is described as a successful evangelist. Dr Mary Walker has filed a patent for an improved suspender design. The dying words peace were spoken by Bishop McTyeire president of Vanderbilt University. Mrs Senator Stanford is seen in Washington rides behind two black horses valued at 20000. In Stuttgart the widow of Earl Frederick Ludwig von Schiller age 85 died recently.
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Mary Lemons
Kentucky
Mary Walker
Hal
Bishop McTyeire
Vanderbilt University
Senator Stanford
Washington
Stuttgart
Germany
Frederick Ludwig von Schiller
Paris marks Rousseau with Pantheon monument
Paris shows its esteem for Jean Jacques Rousseau by unveiling a Pantheon monument, signaling the philosopher’s enduring influence on French cultural memory. The ceremony highlights national reverence for Enlightenment ideals and Paris as a center of intellectual heritage.
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Paris
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Pantheon
Arkansas man seeks name change to inherit land
An Arkansas resident named Jerusalem John Johnson seeks a legal name change to John the Baptist Smith claiming a familial right to ten acres of land. The move aims to align his name with the inheritance, clearing title or legal obstacles.
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Arkansas
Jerusalem
John Johnson
John the Baptist Smith
Rumor Claims Mackenzie Name Struck from College Rolls
Rumors say the London College of Physicians and Surgeons has decided to erase the name of Dr Sir Morell Mackenzie from its rolls and that the action will be publicly announced soon.
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London College of Physicians and Surgeons
Sir Morell Mackenzie
Man Who Walked From Prague to Berlin Built Fur Empire
Francis W. Laskak left Prague at age 13 to Berlin to learn fur trade. He traveled to the United States in 1519 with no money and built a vast business. He died last week in Dobbs Ferry New York at age 90 leaving an estate valued at 6 million dollars.
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Francis W. Lasak
Prague
Berlin
Dobbs Ferry
N. Y
English dean protests three new commandments on decalogue
De Horr of Rochester denounces a proposal to add three new commandments to the decalogue. He argues against anti dancing wine and electronic cards as forbidden. He also supports opening museums and galleries on Sundays.
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de, Horr
Rochester
Mars Astor of New York Keeps One Dinner Circle Busy
Mars Astor of New York never invites the same people to dinner twice in a season. A long list of guests must be seen at her table, and invitations go out weeks ahead to avoid any chance of previous engagements.
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Mars. Astor
New York
Painter Records Czar and Wife at Railway Disaster Scene
Miertiaka von Zteny, painter in ordinary to the czar, depicts the Horki railway catastrophe. The slightly wounded czar touches his breast as he looks at his wife binding the head of a wounded officer. The artist was in the train but unharmed.
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Miertiaka von Zteny
Horki
Alexander Willette A Strong Man In New Limerick Me
Speaking of strong men, New Limerick Maine has one, Alexander Willette, who downs them all. Last week while chopping trees, a crew member felled a tree forty six feet long and six inches at the top. A wager was made that Willette could not lift and carry it a certain distance. In the first try he picked it up and walked off with it, the combined strength of two other men failing to raise it from the snow.
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New Limerick
Alexander Willette
Mev
Willette
Harrison
South
Senate Judiciary Committee
Paul Fricke
Washington County
Texas
Fricke
Senate
Cochran
Cairo
Rector
Throckmorton
Oklahoma
Blaine
New York
Maine
Matthews
Drs. Hamlin
Leonora
Supreme Court
Congress
Baltimore and Ohio
Glendale O
Spring Grove Cemetery
Fred D. Grant
Department of the State
United States
Austria
Philadelphia
Yorktown
Cramp’s
League Island
C. N. Scnoonmaker
Vandalia
Navy Department
Apia
Samoa
Nipsic
H. B. McCullohe
Erman
Adler
Olga
Eber
Mullan
Attaits
Trenton
Star Tonight
Wanamaker
Ramabai's Global Lectures Fame From Turbulent Start
Ramabai arrived in England with 5.50 in hand and no English. She studied English literature and taught Sanskrit for three years. In 1886 she came to America owing 2000 for herself and child. She gave 113 lectures earning 3520 and paid off the debt. Now lecturing in Japan to large audiences in Tokyo the hall was crowded with doors closed early. She speaks through an interpreter.
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Pundita Ramabai
Enggland
America
Japan
Tokio
Ramanabai
Narrow Escape as Afghan Amir Survives Assassination Attempt
During a military parade the Afghan ameer, seated on a small platform with the British envoy nearby, narrowly escaped when a sepoy in the fourth company fired at him. The bullet struck his chair. the would be assassin was killed by an officer with a single sword stroke. The ameer ordered the parade to continue.
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Ameer
Afghanistan
Texas Legislature Day by Day Civil Bills Pass Amid Debates
A compiled report lists numerous bills passed over three sessions detailing actions on county courts jurisdiction road work rail depots separate cars for races and classes, land grants, fencing Capitol grounds, and an asylum bill. It notes amendments to taxes and railroad offices and a Jewish marriage rite bill among other measures.
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Sayles & Wilson
Eighth Judicial District
Capitol
LaSalle
Mills
Hood
Senate
Stevenson
Parker
House
Texas
Thirteenth Judicial District
Carson
Hale
Lipscoms
Hemphill, Hansford
Oldham Countie
Brazos County
Greer
Land Office
Big Foot Wallace
Commissioners Courts
Brewster
Buchel
Jeff Davis
Foley
Presidio
Robinson
Bexar
San Alonio
Administration delays southern patronage in federal appointments
Washington dispatch notes the Harrison administration will limit local patronage in the south for a year or two, making removals for serious causes only. It plans to appoint southern officials with an eye to strengthening the party, not rewarding past service, while fighting southern clique control.
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Washington
South
Whitecaps Attack Man Near Lee's Summit
John Corlew, 64, was seized by a mob of at least a dozen disguised men as he returned to his home near Lee's Summit. He was clubbed severely and ordered to leave the county within 24 hours. Alleged offenses cited involve improper relations with two young girls. Corlew lies ill in Independence. his son, a county notable, vows retaliation against any repeat.
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Kansas City
John Corlew
Lee's
Independence
Behring Sea Declared Closed By Harrison Proclamation
Ottawa reports a sensational proclamation by President Harrison declaring Behring sea a closed sea. The government is surprised and will not comment. Reports say Cleveland administration and Britain have negotiated for two years over compensation for the seizure of three British sealing vessels in Behring sea.
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Ottawa
Ont
Harrison
Behring Sea
Cleveland
Navy yard site probe arrives in Moning from Pensacola
A four member commission led by Commodore McCant and Capt. Boyd arrived in Moning from Pensacola to study proposed sites for an Atlantic or Gulf coast navy yard. They examined reports favoring Mount Vernon on the Alabama river and will next visit Mount Vernon and New Orleans for further evaluation.
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Moning
Ala
W. P. McCant
Robert Boyd
W. H. Brons4
Duncan Kennedy
Navy Yard
Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Pensacola
Mount Vernon
Alabama River
Mounternon
New Orleans
Alliance Department notes on progress and farming
Regular notes and opinions from the Alliance Department discuss progress in farming and related matters. Corres pondence solicited. Ep.
Alliance Notes Show Growth Across States
The Farmers and Allied unions report strong expansion from South Carolina to Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, and beyond. Memberships range from 44 to over 100000 statewide, with plans for co operatives mills bagging factories fertilizer use restrictions and governance reforms amid anti monopoly goals.
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Spartanburg
Union Counties
South Carolina
Gaffney City
Hinds County
Mississippi
Farmers’ Alliance
State Farmers’ Alliance of
California vines to be planted and silk dream in San Diego
California plans 109000 acres of new vineyards this year while a San Diego man plants ten acres of mulberries to begin silk worm farming. Parker county shows an exhibit for Paris world fair. Rain equals water. the note explains water coverage and fertilizer tips for vegetables and potatoes.
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California
San Diego
Cal
Thoughtful workman prized over stout rusher in field and farm advice
The article contrasts practical, careful workers with careless effort near fields and kitchens. It discusses foreign bread, homegrown grain, and soil value declines in English lands, plus farm independence and efficient land use. It includes dairy school funding in New York, a Texas mule story, and practical tips on feeding, tillage, and grafting wax formulas.
The Touch of Sin and the Loss of Innocence
A moral meditation on human character and the lasting impact of sin. It compares earthly misdeeds to ruined beauty and argues that once innocence is lost, repentance cannot restore it to its pristine state. The passage warns that memory and fear linger, even if forgiveness comes.
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Ruule
Souil
Fowls at Large and the Limits of Free Range
The article argues that unlimited range for poultry leads to nuisances if fowls roost on sheds wheels and machinery. It insists fowls need space but not to roam into areas used by other stock. Droppings accumulate, making cleaning excessive and reducing the value of the fowls. Keep poultry away from other stock.
Present Faith and Courage in Crisis, From a Christian Perspective
A sermon-like reflection urges believers to cling to God as unchanging in the present. It recalls Napoleon at Marengo and emphasizes God’s continued guidance, protection, and rulership, encouraging faithful action despite darkness and danger. The text ends mid thought with “that.”
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Pepowne
Washington News
Canada
Alliance Department
Alliance Notes
Oconee County
S. C
Alliance Movement
Fayette County
Alliance
Rockdale County
Cobb County
Independence County
Clay County
Ark
Union County
Middle
Georgia
Lilly Pond Alliance
Floyd County
Spalding County
Fair Forest
8. C
Farmers’ Alliance of
Blue County
Indian Territory
Caddo
Cedar Glade Alliance
Lincoln County
Tennessee
Crenshaw County
Brooks County
Pasco County
Florida
N. C. Alliance
First Board Alliance
Cleveland County
N. C
RK. B. Carl Lee
Arkansas State Exchange
Missouri
Mississippi State Alliance
Kekeon
Meridian
Melon Alliance
Blackville &. C
Jefferson County
Alabama
State Alliance of Georgia
R. H. Jackson
L. F. Livingston
Proquest
Mr. Jackson
Screven
Parker County
Tex
France
Europe
Berks
Essex
Sheppey
Chelmsford
Turkey
George H. Johnson
Honey Grove
Iran
Napoleon
Marengo
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