Moody Funeral Held At Northfield Congregational Church
Dwight L. Moody famed evangelist laid to rest at Round Top Cemetery in a simple service. Rev. C. I. Scofield and Rev. A. Torrey delivered eulogies as 150 students chorused. Honorary pallbearers included Ira D. Sankey and George C. Stebbens. Body viewed then buried after prayers.
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East Northfield
Mes
Dwight L. Moody
Congregational Church
Mr. Moody
C. I. Scofield
D. D
A. Torrey
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Dr. Scofield
Mr. Torrey
Ira D.sankey
Geo. C. Stebbens
Brooklyn
R. C. Morse
D. W. McWilliams
New York
W. J. Herman
Geo. C. Needham
Philadelphia
Scofield
Moody
God
H. G. Weston
Crozier Theological Seminary
Chester, Pa
A.T. Pierson
Bishop Mallalieu
Boston
J. W. Chapman
Tragedy on a Trestle Leaves Family Grieving
A late night accident on a high trestle left Mrs. Jones dead with her husband James Jones and two children badly injured. The brother in law leaped to safety to the swamp below, while one child fell through the trestle. The coroner is investigating the fatal incident.
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Newport News
Maine
Ohio
Arlington
Texas
Business Men’s Association
Lamberts Point
Old Point
Sigsbee
Bureau of Intelligence
Anderson
Dee
Jas. Jones
Texas vs Wilkerson case in Palestine bjobs
The state of Texas v Joe Wilkerson and others opened in Palestine Texas with assistant attorney general W B Morris saying the state was ready for trial Defense planned motions after checking witness attendance James Woods of Kaufman listed over 500 witnesses about 60 percent were present The court recessed until 2 pm as defense prepared.
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Palestine
Tex
State of Texas
Joe Wilkerson
W.B. Morris
James Woods
Kaufman
Smith West Dead After Gunshots Near Whitesboro
Smith West dies in Whitesboro Texas after two gunshot wounds from a 45 caliber revolver. He was shot at his uncle's residence two miles east, moments after being served with a peace disturbance warrant. He had recently arrived from Tennessee and was well connected.
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Whitesboro
Tex
No Change in Situation From Cape Town Dispatch
London reports from Cape Town dated December 25 stating no change at Modder River. General Metheun remains well entrenched and the Boers have not disturbed him. General Gatarce notes 150 police occupy Dordrecht with Boers retreating and no casualties.
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London
War Office
Cape Town
Modder River
Metheun
Gatarce
Dordreicht
Negro man killed by marshal in Fort White incident
Special dispatch from Fort White reports Tom White a negro was shot and killed by the town marshal yesterday morning during resisting arrest. African American residents are aroused and threaten to burn the town and harm the marshal. Serious trouble is feared in Atlanta Ga. as the news spreads.
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Atlanta
Fort White
Fla
Tom White
Irish Ready to Fight for Transvaal, Journal Says
The Chicago special reports President Finerty of Irish societies warns Canada to stay out of the Transvaal conflict or Irishmen will invade. He says the Irish are anxious to fight England.
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New York
Journal
Chicago
Finerty
Canada
Transvaal
Dominion
England
Hodges & Co Suspends Business in Boston
E C Hodges and Co bankers and brokers at 68 State Street Boston suspended business yesterday. The firm ranks among the citys largest and primarily dealt in municipal bonds.
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Boston
E.C. Hodges & Co
Bankers and Brokers
State Street
Bonda
Differences Between Arctic and Anarctic Expeditions
The article argues that the Anarctic and Arctic differ in ice conditions and require distinct equipment and plans. It stresses permanent stations, two ships, and fixed routes to survive ice drift and potential disasters. It notes Belgica as a cautionary example and advises young explorers to train in the Arctic first.
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Belgica
South
Relic Found Reveals 1760 Naturalization Document
Cyrus Deisbach of Louisville Pa recovers a naturalization paper from April 1760 issued by the supreme court in Philadelphia. It shows that applicants faced seven years of service and religious duties before citizenship rights were granted. The document records the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper within three months and a Declaration under King George I's reign.
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Cyrus Deisbach
Louisburg
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
George the First
Henderson and His Recruits
Senator Allison describes Speaker Henderson as a soldier and organizer who brought a tall band of student recruits. He notes Henderson arranged their entry at his own expense or less, with enthusiasm that inspired farmers to provide feed and transport for free.
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Allison
Henderson
Lot's Wife Riddle and Its Modern Twist
A riddle claims a nameless Bible figure died uniquely by being turned to salt, with salt in every home and a modern author linked to the cause. The answer given is Lot's wife, noting the pillar of salt, common salt in households, and Edward Bellamy’s Looking Backward as a cited link.
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Lot
Edward Bellamy
Editor Theodore Schoch Honored at 86 Birthday
Still an editor at 86, Theodore Schoch of the Stroudsburg Jeffersonian was lauded on his birthday with a letter from ex President Benjamin Harrison. The note commends Schoch for his support of Harrison in 1888 and of his grandfather in 1840, praising the pen and paper’s role.
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Pennsylvania
Theodore Schoch
Stroudsburg
Jeffersonian
Benjamin Harrison
Schoch
Harrison
Senatorial Timepieces and a Senate Watch Rivalry
In the marble room of the senate a precise chronometer tests time daily at noon via an electric wire from the naval observatory. Senators compare their watches, sparking rivalry over accuracy with Stewart of Nevada noted for the most exact American-made watch bought in San Francisco.
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Senate
Naval Observatory
Stewart
Nevada
San Francisco
Thurston
Tastic Manufacturing
Writers should spare readers and drop the overused very
The Chicago Tribune urges writers to abandon the adverb very as readers' time is precious. It notes very appears rarely in Bible translations yet carries weight when used, arguing most modern prose would overuse it if describing both good and evil acts, even mentioning the fate of a wrongdoer.
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Chicago Tribune
Moses
Any Point. Judge X Demands Concision From Barrister
The story recalls Mr. Justice X’s late bench years when he urged the barrister Brown to get to the point. Brown had been delivering a long speech before the court. The judge leaned over the desk and whispered, Oh Mr Brown, come to the point. The barrister responded Wh what point my lad. The judge replied Any point. The rest of the address was condensed.
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Justice X
Brown
Mr. Brown
Druggists Not Liable in New York Supreme Court Ruling
A butcher named Ferdinand Roth sought damages after a drug clerk advised using carbolic acid lotion for a cut. Blood poisoning followed and his thumb was amputated. The New York supreme court dismissed the suit, ruling only a regularly qualified medical practitioner may treat such injuries.
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New York Supreme Court
Ferdinand Roth
Surely He Deserved It Sentence for Soldier's Murder
A prisoner receives the death penalty for killing two soldiers. The judge notes the brutality and describes how the killer used a weapon to wound the victim through the bellyband of his regiment’s breeches, adding a harsh royal phrasing to condemn the act.
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Lord Eskgrove
Untitled Observation on Business Advice Myths
A reflection notes that many people assume a business cannot survive without their guidance. It suggests doubt about the necessity of external input for enterprise success.
Morningism Critique and Potent Bitters Analogy
A public commentary denounces Mornonism as a blot on the land and argues that proper laws would act like Hostetter's Stomach Bitters against indigestion and biliousness. The writer asserts Bitters restore health and urges a wise man to leave the lodge before dawn.
Hood's Sarsaparilla as a standard blood tonic
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the standard blood tonic for nourishment and vigor. It claims weak blood causes weakness and links strength to pure rich blood, asserting numerous remarkable cures attributed to the product.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
An old promotional snippet markets Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as the only constitutional cure. It asserts internal dosing reaches blood and mucous membranes, offers a $100 cure claim, and urges readers to ask doctors and purchase through druggists.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & CQ
Prompted Action Guides Decision for Immediate Execution
A directive urging timely follow through on chosen actions. The statement stresses deciding to act and then proceeding without delay. It emphasizes commitment to implement chosen tasks promptly.
Progress of La Porte port improvements in 1900 plans
La Porte Texas sees favorable progress on wharves tracks streets and sewerage water systems for a planned deep water shipping point on Galveston Bay. I R Holmes general manager of La Porte Improvement and Wharf and Channel companies personally supervises from Sylvan Hotel ahead of the February 1900 sale. Honor your mother and love her without ceasing.
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la Porte
Texas
Galveston Bay
Gulf of Mexico
I. R. Holmes
Mr. Holmes
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