Methodists of the South Open Great Mission Conference
Special to The Post from New Orleans reports the large attendance at the United Methodist missionary conference. The piece highlights speeches by notable church leaders, debates over mission strategy, and calls for stronger southern church influence, with discussion of broader religious and economic themes in the era.
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New Orleans
Moerherliot
Ian Tr Tadley
Elrelea
Hite
Abelie
Witiwidadier
Wielhone
Mo J Launtath
Min Glonary Co
Chine Mil Depienm
Attiehs
John Weasley
Parbelia
Clinrige
Evannellest Werk Bi Meaill
Tovecntion
Jie Achine
Naanville
Penn
The
Ieee
Tle
Senieham
Meg Alnor Satieri
Miveleach
Chinn
Grade Petroleum and Good Roads in Texas Debates
The article discusses crude oil's potential in road building, noting Harris County aims to expand modern highways. It cites Mr. Davis’s plan of using oil to lay dust on streets, citing examples in Pennsylvania, Los Angeles, and Corsicana, and contrasts oil prospects with labor strikes in San Antonio.
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Texas
Itu
Harris
Birmingham Age Herald
Davis
Fec
Pennsylvania Railroad
Los Angeles
Phe Post
Corsicapa
Plague of rumors and progress reports across Boer and Texas
The report discusses Dewet rumors and British stance in the Boer conflict, notes no fighting yet at Dewet, and mentions political figures in Cape Colony. It also covers Vernon and Houston Daily Record progress in industry, oil prospects, a cotton mill project, and civic plans amid restoring order and constitutional expectations.
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Dewet
Aly
Vernon
Vernon Sun
Cueto Daily Record
Thien
Wella
Houston Post
Dallas News
Texas
Weathered musings and scattered notes from a busy era
Odd clippings report political upheavals Cuban relations and local events. Mentions of a friar group, university resignations, a juror’s death, and a rumor mill about cotton and oil ventures weave through a collage of names and places from Charleston to Galveston to Beaumont.
Commission to receive instructions for American delegation
The commission appointed by the president will represent the country at the coming Chinese exhibition in Mealen City next November. It is expected the delegation will meet Washington officials to discuss the proposed trip and select details of the delegation from a list of applicants. The body will be chaired by a prominent senator, with members named from various states and organizations.
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Mexico
United States
United States Treasury
Asia
Advancce
Oce
Jerome TH. Raymond
West Virginia Unrmy
R Clie
University of the VY. A. Dennett
Sheboygan
Wis
Boyer
Charleston
W.va
William A. Martin
Trelaplane
Vane Prince
Germany
Golem
England
Lys
Eubstoris
Einno
Archibald Périces
University of Aberdeen
Aguinaldo
Gilbert
Gilbert and Sullivan Opera
London
Walker
George Wallard
Battle Coark
Mich
Commission
Waslington
Apri
Red
Cnnerean
Mealen Chy
Chen
Virginia
Wiere
Hratuirwated
Werties
Jarerua
Amerigan
Conalilor
Teliheli
Aneronin
Piven Aeebetty Bakery
Aia Hhloe
Altrheter Geo
McKartin
McKinley
Democratic Party
Republican
Conteaver
South Carolina
New Democracy
McLaurin
Senate
Philippines
Spain
Momlay
Jones
Nevada
Melantin
de. Henry van Pyke
New York City
McLautin
Themelves
Melaurin
Unclear OCR fragment references regional events and groups
Fragmentary text mentions rivers, populations, tribes, and regional names with many garbled terms. It references military or travel elements, possibly African tribes, locations like New Celeim and CONN Lane, but lacks coherent events, dates, or clear subjects.
Electric train to outpace fastest steam expresses
A London Cable reports Herr Rothenau of General Electric Europe outlining an electric train project to surpass steam locomotives. The Berlin Zossen line hosts the test with 12,000 volt supply from works eleven miles away. Two twenty two yard vehicles ride on three axle trucks, four Speyare motors of 750 horsepower drive each, and central compartments house equipment.
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London
Herr Rothenau
General Electric Company
Europe
Berlin
Zossen
Speyare Motors
Perera
The Honesty of a Convict
Marion businessman Sol Allman cites a letter from Claude Middleton formerly sent to Michigan City penitentiary. The note states Middleton paid a debt with $3 and mentions a 3 at 1d of 6 eee 8 at and he is saving.
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Indianapolis News
Sol Allman
Marion
Ind
Claude Middleton
Michigan City
Middleton
Postscripts on 1809 trades and state elections
The item notes that in 1809 the British trade employed no women except seven at electrical works. It mentions Swiss plans for new stamps, US spending on Indian subjects, trade figures for Canton birds and beer, Dover tram profits, Berne’s peace bureau funding, and state elections in Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia with a governor chosen for all except Maryland.
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Vis
United States
Canada
Canton
United Kingdom
America
Mrantee
Austia Dover
Berne
Permannent Bureau of Peace
Maryland
Massachuettts
New Jersey
Oho
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Plan to Create a New Industrial City Near Indianapolis
The Chicago Record Herald reports a plan to add an industrial city near Indianapolis. John L. Uritlith and John W. Lovett finance a land company to acquire 860 acres in Warren township between Irvington and Brightwood. Twenty three factories would be built with sites donated to occupants and centralized utilities including power, water, and freight facilities.
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Chicago
Herald
Indianapolis
Board of Trade
Canape
John L. Uritlith
John W. Lovett
Anderson
Lyon
Cincinnati
Gas Hell
Louisiana
Wodel
Warren Township
Irvington
Brightwood
Suing for the Loss of Her Husband in California
Mrs Springfield sues Miss Mary Frances Kershaw for 5000 damages over an elopement with Rev W H Springfield from Wyoming. The Springfelds, once in Centerville Pennsylvania, say the preacher showed undue attention to the girl, who followed him through several places to a ranch near Lodi, where they lived briefly.
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Chicago
Lehi
Cal
Mary Frances Kershaw
W. H. Springfield
Wyoming
Mra
Rawlins, Wy
Lodi
Mr. Springfield
Kansas Struggles Highlight Farm Labor and Politics
In Kansas a debate over farm labor and political influence surfaces as commentators note a drift toward hiring farm hands while policymakers in Washington face pressure from power brokers and public voices. The Washington Star coverage frames the tension between agrarian needs and political maneuvering.
McLaurin Tillman clash over South Carolina politics intensifies
Washington reports detail Senator Tillman’s rebuke of Senator McLaurin after McLaurin’s Charlotte speech. Tillman accuses McLaurin of masquerading as a Democrat while courting Republican support and damaging South Carolina. The dispute fuels a high stakes contest as McLaurin declines joint debates, prompting warnings of a potential party split. Also notes Chicago University campus improvement plan costing over 15000 dollars.
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Wastixeron
South Carolina
United States
Palaietto
McLaurin
Charlotte
Tillman
Republican Party
Senate
Melaurin
Washington
Colleagu
Mel Squinn
South
Alone in the Night I Wandered Through Dream and Song
Fragmentary verse recounts wandering at dusk among primroses and a night forest. A repeated refrain of being alone frames reflections on past loves, with occasional jagged newspaper-style items interwoven about dances, public morals, and odd anecdotes.
Heroes of Holly Springs highlighted in memorial piece
The Memphis Commercial Appeal salutes Holly Springs Mississippi as a cradle of Confederate leaders. It notes eight generals from the town and honors Edward C. Walthall and other schoolmates for their Civil War service and postwar public roles. The piece portrays Holly Springs as a town of valor.
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Memphis
Earl Strickland
Mississippi
Inga
Iiadier
Edward C. Walthall
Confederate Arts
United States Senate
Tie
Walthall
Govan
Holly Springs
William
J. Q. C. Lamar
Kite Mote
Sam Benton
Ben McCullough
W. S. Featherston
Zen
Navy to Abandon Carrier Pigeons
A Washington report says the Navy plans to abandon carrier pigeons as a ship to shore link. A naval board led by Captain Term may determine if homing pigeons should be dropped amid new technological options and budget constraints.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Washington
Naval Board
Termine
Pteof
Adont
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