Educated Chinese views on missionaries and China’s troubles
A Chinese resident in London argues that Europeans especially Anglo-Saxons are impolite and fail to see life whole. He condemns mission work as political nuisance, cites propaganda from the Tien Tsin massacre, and warns that continued missionary methods could trigger mass violence against China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Tien-Tsin
Expres
China
Tien Tsin
Europe
Long-lost son reunites with mother after 23 years
After 23 years in unknown life, John Bennett, now 26, tracked by a friend to Plainfield and Goshen, returns to New Jersey and meets his mother Mrs Mary Weinhandt in Hoboken with help from a druggist. Bennett had wandered as his father William Bennett abducted him in Plainfield then moved him to Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Bennett
Plainfield
N J
Wm. Bennett
Bennett
Elizabeth
McGrath
Goshen
N. Y
Mary Weinhandt
Hving
Hoboken
Campaign Fashion and Feats in the 1900s Election Battle
Dealers in campaign gear forecast a spectacular struggle between Republicans and Democrats. The Rough Rider uniform, torches on horseback, campaign hats with bright bands, and military looks will dominate club outfits. Moving pictures and vitascope scenes of San Juan and Boers likely shape the fall campaign imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
San Juan
Webster Davis
Couple Buried Side by Side After Famously Broken Hearts
In Calvary cemetery two graves were laid to rest Johanna Cook who died of natural causes and her husband Michael who succumbed to a broken heart the day after. The couple was buried Tuesday evening following Johanna's death on Sunday.
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New York
Calvary Cemetery
Johanna Cook
Michael
Sordon Or
Catnétas
Cronje
Potchefstrom
Mafeking
Kimberley
Dean's Ointment claims instant relief for itching piles
An advertisement asserts years of suffering end in a night as Dean's Ointment cures itching piles. The claim states the remedy never fails and is available at any drug store for five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Merchant's 30 Restaurant Open Day and Night
Readable ad notes Merchant's 30 Restaurant at 50 N Al opening hours day and night with claim of first class service and offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchant's
N. al
Cronje and Schiel Pryors on St Helena Island
A special dispatch reports six hundred Boer prisoners at St Helena, including Gen Piet Cronje and Commandant Schiel. Cronje and his wife reside at Kent cottage while Schiel, wounded, camps near Deadwood overlooking Jamestown. The piece contrasts Cronje’s grim reserve with Schiel’s flamboyance, notes good treatment and diet for prisoners, mentions 20 sick in hospital and two deaths, and recalls Schiel’s past bravado and escape attempts.
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St. Helena
New York Journal
Cronje
Jamestown
Schiel
Deadwood
Longwood
Napoleon
Atlantic
Kent Cottage
Pearl District
Cape Colony
Gen. Cronje
Piet Cronje
Sphinx
Commandant Schiel
Penelope
Simon’s Town
Simon's
Deadwood Camp
Kroonstadt
Pretoria
Cape
Trouble in China threatens US cotton and kerosene trade
New York reports warn of a cotton cloth and kerosene oil famine in China if disturbances persist. US shipments of cotton goods halted, ports near capacity, and interior trade blocked. Exports to China mainly include cotton cloth and kerosene oil, with 41 million gallons shipped last year. future shipments likely to be cut or halted as firms await stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
China
United States
Republicans plan blitz to counter Davis speeches
Republicans in Kansas City organize a campaign to counter Webster Davis speeches for Bryan and the Democratic ticket. They plan to print thousands of Davis’ 1896 campaign speeches, flood towns with the texts, and have a spellbinder follow to present the party’s view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Republcan
Webster Davis
Bryan
Davis
Bryanjem
Chicago
Cured Gentleman Endorses Dyspepsia Remedy Quote
A gentleman cured of dyspepsia extols a remedy, rendering Burns' blessing with praise for Kodol's Dyspepsia preparation. The ad claims it instantly and radically cures indigestion and stomach disorders. The promotional language emphasizes quick relief and digestive benefits attributed to the product.
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E. C. DeWitt &Con
Coicage
Time Ticket Office Schedule for Chicago and Cincinnati Lines
Train timetable shows daily and special services for Cincinnati and Chicago routes including express fast mail and accommodation trains. Notations list departures and arrivals across multiple stations with car types and service notes such as sleeper, parlor, chair, dining, and Sunday exceptions.
Benton Harbor and St Louis Train Schedule Fragments
A fragmented timetable lists Benton Harbor and St Louis trains with times such as 6.45 am to 2.50 pm for the Benton Harbor express and 7.30 am to 11.6 am for St Louis accommodation. Includes limited services and accommodations with several unclear entries.
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Ington-St
Benton Harbor Line
Benton Harbor
Wabash Accommod
T’s
Louis Line
St. Louis
W.lim
St. Louis Limited
T. H. & Mattoonac
St. Louis Ex
Jicket
Cosne
Tilmocis
Washington
Sia Phil
Baltimore
Wash
Col. Ind. & Louis
Gm Rich
Col. O
Piqua & Columbus
Colum
Richmond
Ind
Mad
Sun
Col
Louis
Vernon and
Madiston
Martinav
E & Vin
Dayton & Xenia
Pittsburg
East
Sam Logansport
Chicago
Martinsville
Knights. & Rich
Phil
Balti
Dayton & Spring
Springfield
Columb’s
Mag
Martins. & Vin
Pittsburg & East
Phil & N.Y
Spencer Ace
Chicago and Cincinnati Lines Timetable Snippet
Train listings show various Lafayette and Cincinnati line trains with arrival and departure times including Chicago fast, night express, Greensburg and N. Ver. & Louis ex services. Multiple departures span early morning to late evening with connections indicated at several hubs.
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Lincoln
Neb
Scripps-McRae Press Association
John
Osene
Indianapolis
the Central Trust Company
E. Market Street
Equitable Credit System
W. Washington St
Kentucky Ave
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisvills Railway
W. Washini
Chicago Express
Cincinnati
On-St
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway
Cincinnati Fast Mail
Det
Dayton
Dayton Lim
Toledo
Detroit
Indiana, Decatur & Western Ry
St. L.m & Ex
Tuscola
Dec
St. L. F
Lake Erie & Western
R. R
Mich
Chilim
L’porte
Indiana National Bank
Cleveland Line
Anderson
N.Y
Bos
Mail
Boston
T’d. N.Y
Lafayette
Greensburg
Cin
Flex
Dia
Peoria Line
Peoria
Bloom
M &Ex
Bloomington
Cherive Yey
Champaign
Columbus
Spring
Ohio
Lynn
Pennsylvania Lines
Vandalia Lines
T. H
St.l
West “Ham
St. Lace
St. L. & West
Western Express
Effingham
St. L
Sam St. L
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