Storrs Speech at Grant Veterans Reception in Chicago
Hon Emery A Storrs addressed a grand veteran reception for General Grant in Chicago. He argued for national rather than state sovereignty, praised the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments, urged enforcement of civil rights, and condemned concession in war, calling for robust legislation to protect voting rights and ensure constitutional promises are kept.
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Prodigal Parable Echoes in Speech on Voting Rights
A speaker rails against broken promises of equal ballots and cast a solemn decree that the nation must honor constitutional rights. He compares modern politics to the Prodigal Son, urging loyalty and insisting that the old guard defend civil privileges and free government.
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Chingford Murderer Sheds Light On Old Crime
Jonathan Gaydon, once sentenced to death for the murder of Miss White in 1857 at Chingford, has confessed after twenty years of evading justice. His self accusations and the circumstantial evidence led to a conviction, with the culprit now awaiting execution. A reflection on guilt, confession, and accountability closes this long case. Last line notes unrelated Texas molasses production.
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Ingersoll’s Toasts Honor Union Soldiers at Palmer House
Colonel Robert G Ingersoll responded to toasts praising the Union Army’s volunteers for defending liberty and ending slavery. He portrayed soldiers as liberators who broke chains and rebuilt a nation, calling for national unity and honoring leaders Sherman Sheridan Grant and Lincoln amid long applause.
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Terrible Stallion Battle Near Friedensburg Caused by Gold King
A ferocious fight between Gold King a five year old Gold Dust stallion sent from this city and Schuylkill Chief a three year old stallion near Friedensburg Schuylkill County drew about fifty locals. After hours of savage biting kicking and crashing the pair were separated with lassos and both horses were taken to their stalls. Gold King sustained severe leg injuries and may not recover while Schuylkill Chief’s injuries are severe but likely not fatal.
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Gold King Horse Hurt At Mine Vehicle Scene
A horse named Gold King suffered permanent injury after an incident at the Pottsville mine, with the animal refusing food and water for hours. A wrestling veterinary surgeon arrived yesterday and took charge, planning to send the horse back to Philadelphia once recovered.
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Indian Affairs Report Highlights Ute Outbreak and Indian Progress
The annual Commissioner of Indian Affairs report notes notable progress among Indians led by the Oyalulla and Brule, a drought dampening crop gains, and calls for lands for heads of families. It discusses Ute removal, criminal-law extensions, and new settlements for reforming troublesome Indians, plus curbs on non‑civilized gun sales and expanded schooling among Poncas and other tribes.
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Orphan's Mischief on Cass Avenue Ends in Milk Wagon Crash
An orphan boy on Cass avenue shifts a water-lime barrel to hide it beneath leaves, hoping rats emerge. A milkman spots him and questions why he sits in the cold. The wagon strikes the pile, overturning on the pavement and splashing milk as the boy escapes through a fence hole. Detriot Free Press notes the incident. The piece also mentions British Columbia school costs 34.69 per pupil with five districts and 51 schools, plus a tally of English Jews.
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Religious Courage in the Face of Weariness
A Springfield Mass Republican item urges readers to trust in God's care to sustain weary believers. It frames fatigue as a test of faith and calls for enduring work, the divine rest ahead, and reliance on God as a steadfast staff.
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Heavenly City and Last Words Review Lessons
A compact catalog of religious lesson titles and scripture references. Includes The Heavenly City and The Last Words with cited chapters and verses, alongside selections from The Glorified Review and The Heavenly Song.
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Make It Right in a Christian Way
The piece urges restitution for wrongs against neighbors and seek full, sincere apologies. It warns that words and deeds cannot be erased but should be followed by liberal reparation, clear confession, and correction of false impressions to restore trust and church harmony. It cautions against relying on revivals to mask ongoing misconduct.
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Obedience and the Sabbath Sermon Summary
Rev Dr Joan Hate preached on submissive obedience to wise reproof, stressing the necessity of receiving correction in the right spirit. He cited Biblical examples and noted parental instruction as central, warning that disregarding religious teachings harms faith when misaligned with the Word of God.
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The Sabbath and Parental Guidance for Daily Life
The article urges reverence for parental instruction and Sabbath rest. It contrasts steady guidance from Christian parents with the pressures of Wall Street and long workweeks. It advocates daily Scripture reading to counterbalance worldly distractions and promote honesty and sound judgment.
Foreign Sunday School Work Expands Across Nations
The Foreign Sunday-School Association reports growing labor abroad as neglected children receive instruction. Japan shows great progress while Germany Austria and Hungary open new doors. Spain Portugal France Russia and Denmark engage in evangelistic efforts with funds and correspondence expanding to South America and Mexico. The treasurer notes receipts of 3775 55 for the past year reflecting substantial activity.
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Paul Cook
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Mexico
A Lunar Fisherman On Moonlit Street
A Mixz street fishmonger mimics a moonlit salmon fishing scene with a tin fish as the backdrop. A drunken man on duty confronts the absurd scene, slinging quips while toppled by a wind gust that shakes the shadow salmon. A Providence Journal correspondent notes new cotton seed spinning machinery promising a cotton business revolution.
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