Murderer Hoffman Taken to Waterloo
Hoffmann, who killed his father-in-law at Mayestown Indiana last week, was arrested seven miles north of Belleville by Deputy Gus Klamm. He surrendered easily under a revolver, was jailed, then moved to East St. Louis and later Waterbay. Hoffman claimed his acts were in response to threats and denied hostile intents, with his wife and children seeking refuge with his father-in-law’s family. Rewards totaling 500 dollars were issued for his capture.
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Belleville
William A. Hoffmano
Wm. Brandt
Mayestown
Gus Klamm
St. Clair County
Hottman
Hoffmann
Omlesby Dehoolhouse
Smelter Works
Hoffman
Tle
Depuy
Kiamm
Meffimnann
Hotfmann
Indaw
Monroe County
Adam Hoffmann
Wdn
Young Hoffmann
Copenhagen West Indian Commission report endorsed reforms
The Commission report recommends abolishing most direct taxes and export duties on certain goods. It proposes a single Danish parliament seat for the West Indian islands with three representatives, signaling a major constitutional adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
of the West Indian Commission
Daniah Wento Ns ‘Lon Islands
Daoleh Marliament
Missouri appoints inspector for lead and zinc mines
Governor Dockery announced the appointment of George B. Quinby of Joplin as Lead and Zinc Mine Inspector for Western District of Missouri under the recent General Assembly bill. The action was taken Wednesday afternoon in Jefferson City, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Dockery
George Bk, Quinby
Joplin
Wtern Digit
Missouri
General Assembly
Peoria County Old Settlers Reunion Sets Attendance Record
The thirty sixth annual Peoria County Old Settlers Association reunion was held at Glen Ok Park on Wednesday with the largest attendance yet. The death roll listed 229 member deaths in the past year. Officers were elected and speeches, spinning contests and other events marked the day. In Columbia Missouri Dr A J Detweiler State Bacteriologist and Miss Mary Via wed in Mexico Wednesday afternoon. They plan a short honeymoon before returning to Columbia to settle.
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Peoria
Peoria County
Old Settlers’ Association
Glen Ok Park
Columbia
A. J. Detweiler
Missouri
Mary Via
Columia
Mexico
Governor Nash Fades After Fall Festival Outing
Cincinnati report says Governor Nash, who collapsed while being escorted through the fall festival crowds Wednesday evening, showed improvement on Thursday as he recovered from the incident. The brief notice notes his condition and the escort context in Cincinnati, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Nash
First electric car runs in Indian Territory
The first electric car ever operated in the Indian Territory ran from the tower house to South McAlester on Saturday via the Indian Territory Traction Company tracks. Regular service began Monday between South McAlester and Alderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South McAlester
I. T
Indian Territory
Tower House
Indian Territory Traction Company
Alderson
Resignation of Indiana Education Chief Bryan Reported
Richmond Indiana December bulletin notes HB Bryan of Indiana has resigned as General Superintendent of Education in the Phillip pipes, sparking questions about leadership changes and future education policy direction in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
HB. B. Bryan
Indiana
Phillip Pipes
Seccession Debate Riles Colombia Over Panama Governor
Senate approves Perez Sotow proposal to urge executive to appoint Ay antisecerslontal Governor in Panama. Senor Obaldia, recently named Panama governor, favors a canal treaty and is labeled a danger to national integrity. Derqnx in Panama constituency blasts foreign influence in government and cautions against exclusion of Lithmis from public life.
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Boxota
Senor Perez
Panama
Senate
Senor Obaldia
Marroquin
Agathet
Lator
Obaldla
Bogota
Leth Mos
Senor Derqnx
Howe
Panga
Panama Journalist Faces Prosecution Over Isthmus Stance
Rodolfo Aguilera, a pioneering Panamanian newspaper man who advocated Isthmian secession, is to be prosecuted. Time notes 2,000 federal troops are being sent to the Lethanus area amid the dispute between Panama and Colombia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Colombia
Rodolfo Aguillera
Seteynion
Time
Lethanus
Terrific gale disrupts UK telegraph and damages property
A severe gale swept the United Kingdom on Thursday with barometer falls, winds at seventy miles per hour, and torrential rain. Telegraph systems failed for hours, cutting communication with Ireland and the United States. Enormous property damage reported inland and along the coast, notably at seaside resorts. Heavy floods in Wales and snow on the Grampian hills in Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Kingdom
Ireland
United States
Wales
Grampian
Scotland
Judge certifies sheriff reward in Jett murder case
Cynthiana Kentucky Judge Osborne certifies to the State Treasurer that Sheriff Woodson is entitled to the 504 dollar reward offered by Governor Beckham for the arrest and conviction of the J B Marcum assassin. Sheriff McCain arrested Curtis Jett. Harrison County Grand Jury returns indictments against Tricky Jim Hack George Tolinger and DC Adams for perjury related to the Jett White trial. Warrants issued.
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Cynthiana
Osborne
Woodson
Clark County
Beckham
J. B. Marcum
McCain
Curtis Jett
Harrison County
Jim Hack
George Toliinger
DC. Addama
Jett. White
Extradition Bid for Baltimore Contractor Teo Pold Stern
Canadian authorities agreed to hold Stern as the State Department prepares extradition papers in the postal cases. The Baltimore contractor faces indictment and the case moves toward surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Teo Pold Stern
Baltimore
Stern
State Department
Springfield final order dissolves injunction in MWiiiatis canal case
A Sangamon County circuit court on Saturday entered a final order dissolving the temporary injunction brought by Representative Richard E. Burke against State Auditor McCullough and others. The order restores payment of the $140,000 appropriated by the Legislature for the Michigan canal project.
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Springfield
Sangamon County
Richard E. Burke
McCullough
Clinton County Heart of Review Ends With Tax Increases
The Clinton County assessment of property rose by 356,260 with divisions showing lands 216,920. lots 61,870. railroads 2,750. telegraph 3,060. telephone 1,900. personal property 6,780. The measure was finalized after adjournment.
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Carlyle
Clinton County
Quaker Meeting Raises 24500 for Penn College Debt
In Oskaloosa Iowa the Iowa yearly meeting of Quakers collected 24500 during their session to liquidate the indebtedness of Penn College. The funds will reduce the college's outstanding financial obligations.
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Oskaloosa,la
Iowa Yearly Meeting of Quakers
Penn College
Indictment Returned Against Juror King in Jett White Case
Cyntuinn Kentucky Grand Jury Friday returned an indictment against Juror King for alleged fake swearing related to the Jett White case.
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Cyntuinn
Grand Jury
King
Jett White
Yellow fever epidemic reaches El Paso area
Reports from Linares Mexico say a severe yellow fever outbreak has killed about one quarter of the population. Estimates place 2,100 deaths across Flanel Monterrey and Lingren as a shotgun cordon quarantine remains in effect to halt the spread.
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el Paso
Tex
Linares
Mexico
Flanel
Monterey
Lingren
Veterans reunion draws hundreds in Morgan County
Jacksonville reports the annual reunion of Civil War Veterans of Morgan County was held Thursday at Arenadia, with several hundred veterans present enjoying the event.
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Jacksonville
Morgan County
Arenadia
Evacuation Postponed in Manchuria Districts
A Pekin telegram confirmed by Tokyo reports that the mission minister proposed delaying the evacuation of the Kirin and Amur districts in Manchuria, originally scheduled for October 8. The notice reflects ongoing discussions on border demilitarization and regional stability.
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Yokohouma
Tokyo
Haw
Kirin
Amur
Manchuria
Carnegie seeks Nan-nockburn battlefield purchase
London reports that Andrew Carnegie is negotiating to buy the Nan-nockburn battlefield near Stirling Scotland to preserve it from development. The aim is to keep the historic site from being sold to builders and altered.
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Carnegie
Battlefield
London
Andrew Carnegie
Nannockburn
Stirling
Scotland
Cloudy Balkans threaten wider Balkan crisis
London dispatches report rising sentiment in the Ottoman Empire amid fears Sultan may be swept into war with Bulgaria. Porte vows firm action. France may deploy warships, while Germany stays cautious. Russia could deploy Black Sea fleet to Turkish waters. Britain and Austria reach a conditional understanding. The Turkish government urges Americans to depart.
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London
Nvar
Germany
Russia
Porte
Macedonia
Black Sea
Imiada
St. James
Great Britain
Avatria
Constantinople
Abie
Peteat
Washington Grand Jury Indicts Seven in Postal Cases
The Federal Grand Jury returned seven indictments against six individuals in postal matters. Names not released by Attorneys General or Post Office officials. Leopold Stern, once in Baltimore, located in Toronto amid arrest stage. George Wolcavern's surrender to New York authorities occurred. hearing set for September 15. Leopold Stein surrendered to Toronto police. extradition expected.
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Washington
Dow
Toronto
George Wolcavern
Il Vision
New York
United States
Hitchcock
J Ro Brown
Audubon Park
Marion County Board of Review hears estate sale
The board adjourned Friday after inventorying the late TH Lee Borden’s Marion County property seven miles northwest of Salem to the State for taxes. The personal property valued at 1 075 000 includes stocks and roads in banks in New York City. Mrs. Borden inventories as executrix. Attorneys will appeal to the State Auditor and then to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Marion County Board of Review
Pstate
Lee Borden
Borden
Attorneve
State Auditor
Supreme Court
Inspector and Lieutenant Convicted in Manila Funds Case
Customs Inspector Contes and Lieutenant Osborne of the San Fernanting unit were tried and convicted of misappropriating government funds. Osborne received ten years, Contes eight. Dean Tompkins, treasurer of La Union, was convicted of forgery with a sentence reserved. The minimum imprisonment for the crime is twelve years.
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Manila
Contes
Osborne
San Fernanting
Coates
Dean Tompkins
Province of
la Union
Unveiling date set for McKinley memorial statue
The unveiling is scheduled for Saturday October 3 with speakers including ex Secretary of the Navy Long Governor Bates and Lt Governor Curtis Gould Jr The statue is among the first McKinley memorials created in the country amid subscriptions for the Roosevelt threats. In Syracuse New York Jobo D B Miller faced a disorderly conduct charge and possible treason threats case, while Pittsburgh reports total fire losses at 263000 with insured coverage, including Laberty avenue fire damages to several firms.
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Roosevelt
Syracuse
N. Y
Jobo DB
Miller
Barnum
Vamphet
She
Pittsburg
Laberty Avenue
Pittsburg Protegians Company
Cometock Haras Manufacturing Company
Thieler Manufacturing Company
Pittshore Transfer Company
Iuilding
Tornado Strikes Part of Quincy
A tornado hit the eastern outskirts of Quincy ML on Wednesday night. It toppled houses and left several occupants injured. Mrs John Schnetzle was badly hurt in the wreck at Twenty third Street and the streets, pinned between timbers and a cook stove, with injuries described as fatal.
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Quincy
John Schnetzle
Twenty Third
Record of historic flood in Kansas City Missouri
Kansan City Missouri reports the heaviest rain storm in western Missouri history saturating Tuesday and Wednesday. Rain reachers torrents with 420 inches measured at the Weather Bureau. widespread flooding floods basements in West Bottoms and Resedate. water gaps streets, cars disabled, and residents evacuate as creeks Tara Key and OK threaten water supply.
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Kansan City
Kansas City
Weather Bureau
Buel Nean
Torker
Torkey Creek
Karoas City
Murder Suicide Shocks Mexico Miss Ruby Kennett 16
In Mexico Missouri a farmhand William Reynolds 24 killed his sweetheart Miss Ruby Kennett 16 at her home near the city early Wednesday. He then shot himself fatally within three feet of her body after firing at a neighbor. The tragedy followed Reynolds staying at the Kennett home after visiting with Albert Lahnen and Mina Wennett earlier that evening.
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Mexico
Jenousy
William Reynolds
Farmbhand
Ruby Kennett
Millet
Winsell
Reynolds
Kennett
Mina Wennett
Thie Ely
Albert Lahnen
Reynolde
Kenneth
Hoynells
Misa Kennett
Mie Tay
Veterans of Mexican War welcomed by Missouri governor
At the annual convention in Jefferson City 25 veterans attended an informal reception at the executive mansion. Governor Dockery gave a party welcome as President Wolent Major of Lafayette County and other veterans offered brief reminiscences. Old army songs were sung and the veterans enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Theathera
New York to Southampton ship records set in new voyage
The American Jine steamer Philadelphia arrived at Southampton on Wednesday after a New York to Southampton crossing of days and hours, shaving time from its previous best eastward record. The French Line Steamer to Lorraine reached Havre on Thursday morning from New York, completing the passage in days hours and minutes, beating its best eastward record by over an hour.
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New York
Philadelphia
Southampton
Lorraine
Havre
East Ward
Two Fire Attacks Target North Centralia Schoolhouse
The Centralia Fire Department rushed to extinguish a fire at the North Centralia Schoolhouse on Saturday night after an intruder gained entry through a window and saturated wood with oil before igniting it. The fire was controlled before major damage occurred, marking a second arson attempt on the building.
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Centralia
North Centralia
United States transport Kilpatrick Returns From Manila
The Kilpatrick arrived Saturday carrying 200 fallen U S soldiers from the Philippine Islands. It marked the largest single return of bodies from the Islands to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Kilpatrick
Manila
Philippine Islands
Islands
Miners Walk Out At Frisco Mine Over Explosions
Earthquake fears drive the entire workforce at the Frisco mine to refuse to work following concerns about explosions and quake shocks. Nearly 50 attendance marked German Day at Garvin Park with speeches by J J Kerrel and Albert W Funnhauser. Marion J Philp Flock, a farmer east of the city, died by carbolic acid. Coroner’s Jury found no cause. Berlin doctor reports experiments on domestic animals injecting tuberculostin into blood, seen as promising for human help.
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Gem
Idaho
Frisco
Cower d'Abone
Mon Ie
Evansite
Tnt
Garvin's Park
J. J. Kerrel
Albert W. Funnhauser
Marion
Philp Flock
Berlin
Neufeld
Koch
Institute
Insurrection Gathers in Kontuy Villages
Sofia Bulgaria reports that mixed populations of Grveke and Bulgartane in 15 Kontuy hatrlet villages have joined the insurrection, signaling cross community support and a regional flare in the uprising.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Grveke
Bulgartane
Kontuy
Turkey Yields to Leishman's Demands
Washington reports that American Minister Leishman pressed for Beirut governance changes and Turkey dismissed Wali of Beirut. Nazim Pasha, Syrian Vali, was appointed as Beirut’s administrator, while Reşhid Pasha was removed. The move aimed to protect American lives and property amid unrest, with foreign powers warned against intrusion.
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Washington
Omeral
State Department
Wismont
Beirut
Ministr Jeishman
Vali
Turkey
United States
Thiet
Ita
de Ot
Constantinople
Nazim Pasha
Syria
Laishman
Porte
Reshid Pasha
Hestid Pasha
Wali
Teiit
Hae
Helrut
Cotton
Himeneelf
Gottee
Brocktyn
San Francisco
Nazim Vesta Fine
Forelan Cratdentie
Castro Furious at Losing Case
The article reports Venezuela condemning a Belgian company over Caracas Waterworks, with judges and arbitrators denounced as robbers. It cites a strong Pregonero editorial and General Castro threatening retaliation, urging officials to beware.
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Castro
de Meolson
senaMejal Press
Priwy Tor Pile
Thoteh
Pregonero
Venezuela
Pires
Fire scare at execution mansion porch ends with no blaze
On Sunday afternoon a brace of sparks fell from the porch of the execution mansion during a storm. Governor Yolen called the Fire Department after believing the porch was alight, but responders found no fire and left after inspection.
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Yolen
Judge sentences twelve plotters to penitentiary
Danville Illinois Judge Mo W Thomp on Tuesday morning refused a new trial for the twelve plotters. He sentenced them to the Chester penitentiary except Henahe Armstrong who goes to Joliet. He lectured each defendant individually and gave them advice. He said he hoped they would be careful at Chester and, after 11 months, would be paroled and released as good citizens.
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Danville
Mo W. Thomp von
Henahe Armstrong
Joliet
Chester
Groom Seventy One Marries in Centralia
Ferdinand Kohl, cashier of the Old National Bank, and Mrs Gertrude Sullivan wed in Centralia on Wednesday. The groom is 71 and the bride is 44 years old.
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Centralia
Ferdinand Kohl
Caitor
Old National Bank
Gertrude Sullivan
Ride
Public Library Opens in Centralia Missouri
Centralia officials opened a new public library in City Hall with support from the Midweek Ladies group. The facility will add new books and periodicals to the collection for community use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralia
Artesian Well Delivers Water at Carbondale Site
In Carbondale Wisconsin a new artesian well brought in by Mr A E Tripp for the Carbondale Waterworks Company spurted water to a height of 100 feet and observers report an ample supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
A. E. Tripp
Carbondale Waterworks Company
Commission revocation tied to arrest of Col. Young
Jefferson City Missouri commission members Ida Col.tra C Young and Governor Dockery's military staff have had commissions revoked following Young's arrest in St. Louis on charges connected to a fraudulent package scheme.
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Jefferson City
Ida
Tra C Young
Dockery
Young
St. Louis
Vienna Stops Bulgaria Cartridges Transport in Hungary
The Austrian government halted the transport of 15,000,000 Mannichor cartridges contracted by Bulgaria in Hungary. The move underscores tense regional diplomacy amid wartime supply concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Bulgaria
Hungary
Operators Win In Coal Controversy Scranton Pa
In a decision under the anthracite coal board, Emperor Wright sides with miners in a dispute involving Coxe Brow & Co and Cove Pew & Co. He orders employers to hire only competent men and to dismiss those joining the strike while not convicting others of crimes. The opinion spans about 25 pages of written material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Carroll
Lehigh Cowl
Cove Pew & Co
Tien
New Teep
Wmpire
Cnver
Cas
Coxe Brow & Co. Incorporated
Merion Settlers Reunion Elects Officers at Courthouse
The annual Merion Inhabitants reunion attracted 6000 attendees before a park disturbance led to adjournment at the Courthouse. Elected officers include J W Fyke as president, John view president, Seymour Andrews as secretary, and Thompson as treasurer. The Carlyle Hunting Club named Weary Bender president EA Kahlert secretary A Wester man treasurer Fred Pielmer land superintendent Ho Norepose pork superintendent. Planned improvements include a face track and promoting a park as a club resort for St Louis residents.
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Satom. Ob
Tyewlay
Hanes Dielwethe
Hee Gin
Teexer Chew
J. W. Fyke
John
View
Seymour Andrews
Centralia
Wo Tweed
Salem
Thomson. Marshall
Salen
Carment the
Carlyle
Witness told to flee Lexington after threats
A Lexington message says BR. J. Ewen, witness to the White trials, is in Louisville and has received a letter from Jackson advising him to leave Lexington due to renewed threats to his safety. The note cites dangers near Jackson and warns of danger to Ewen’s life.
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Louisville
Lexington
BR. J. Ewen
Lote White
Jackson
Harieon Jr. Shot on Road Between Hannibal and New London
New London Missouri reports Jones W Har rieon Jr a qualified carrier was shot and mortally wounded on the road between Hannibal and New London Monday night by an unknown assailant. Police investigating motive and suspect details unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Jones W. Harrieon, Jr
Qual Carrier
Hannibal
Earthquakes Felt in Portland Amid Friday Shocks
Two tremors were recorded in Portland Oregon at 3 45 PM Friday causing no structural damage in most areas though the larger brick structures swayed noticeably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Portland
Ore
SalvatIon Army officer given farewell in Cleveland
Colonel Richard E. Hols, to lead the Salvation Army corps on a campaign into Kentucky and Tennessee, received a farewell from the Cleveland local army branch on Sunday as it aims to improve conditions through its Christian outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Richard E. Hols
Salvation Army
Kentucky
Tennessee
O Nishy
Illinois Troops Break Camp at Springfield Encampment Ends
Illinois National Guard units break camp in Springfield as the encampment closes Saturday morning. High emphasis on orderly demobilization and unit redeployment follows the temporary mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Himais National Guard
The Sunday School Lesson on True Life and Sin
A Sunday school lesson contrasts the noble life in Jesus Christ with the evil life. It urges readers to arm themselves against temptation, live holy as in heaven, and pursue prayer, love, self-control, and hospitality to overcome vice and align with God’s will. The piece cites scripture and stresses transformation through faith and sanctified living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Christ
Maine
Hite
Cambridge
Obuerves
Wulis
Orman
Esa
Ciewl
Chad
Anna Wihdoue
Poveer
Qonger
Uhree
Pete
Weighing Duty and Riches in Social Life
The passage ponders daily judgement and duty, asking whether men should accept hardship or seek meaning. It questions clinging to wealth and status versus using them to enrich others, asserting such choices shape the value of the social order.
True Spirit of Thanksgiving
The passage praises a grateful outlook found in Arab and European examples. It notes thanking God for not worse outcomes, citing eye or leg injuries. It recalls Dr Johnson and Fenelon to illustrate valuing the best side of events as a virtue.
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Dr. Johnson
Fenelon
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