Heroine of the War Miss Talcott Praised by Chinese Naval Officer
An aged American missionary Miss Talcott is extolled for her hospital and benevolent work in Hiroshima and Osaka during the war. A Chinese naval officer held as a prisoner of war in Wei-Hai-Wei praises her kindness, biblical outreach, and quiet service, noting her influence on officers and soldiers and predicting a possible future in missions or teaching.
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Tsoy Chan
Wei-Hai-Wei
Japan
Miss Talcott
New England
American Board
Hiroshima
King Chow
Port Arthur
Osaka
Korea
Bradley's election as Kentucky governor shocks solid south
The piece argues Bradley breaks the solid south and may become a Republican vice presidential candidate. It cites John C. New of Indianapolis who says the Kentucky result erases sectional lines and signals national impact. Also notes a Syracuse school anecdote about a boy unsure of the mayoral race.
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Indianapolis
Colonel Bradley
Kentucky
Bradley
General Grant
Appomattox
Henry Clay
W. O. Bradley
New York Journal
Syracuse
N. Y
Syracuse Post
Turkeys in trouble spark European intervention debate
A collage of editorials and notices outlines fears over Turkey’s crisis and possible European intervention, plus notes on paving sedge blocks for salt marsh streets, a rail sea link idea, and a poetic excerpt from Wynken, Blynken and Nod with garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wynken
Blynken
Nod
Mother
Ani
Shee
Currency Reform The Baltimore Plan for Banking Notes
Secretary Carlisle aims to retire greenbacks and favor a Baltimore Plan banking system based on bank assets. The plan would gradually replace currency with notes secured by a safety fund, limiting bank liability and avoiding harsh contractions. Political odds favor limited reform, with resistance from some New York bankers and uncertain Senate passage.
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Carlisle
Congress
Treasury
New York
Joseph H. Walker
Worcester
House Committee On Banking
House
Senate
Cleveland
Boston Herald
SENATOR MARION BUTLER DISCUSSES SILVER BACKED REORG
In an interview Butler, a Populist leader from North Carolina, urges a nonpartisan reorganization of the U S Senate to advance the silver issue. He compares himself to a college professor and cites voter interest in Congress firsthand knowledge through the Congressional Record. Washington Star reports Butler argues silver advocates should unite to control the Senate and answer to constituents.
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Marion Muetler
Senate
North Carolina
Butler
United States Senate
Brice
Marion Butler
Washington
Mr. Butler
Washington Star
Humorous Tales and Oddities From Courtroom Farces
A collage of anecdotes from judges and litigants shows tax title squabbles in Nebraska land cases, a De Kalb county farmer’s courtroom interruption, a breach of promise witness quip, and grim colonial punishments. The Boston Journal notes a somber tone amid quirky legal misadventures and a Tyler Texas mercy cited with irony.
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Tyler
Tex
Boston Journal
Anticipation versus realization leads to burglar fright
A humorous reminiscence unfolds about youth arrogance and aging doubt, starting with the adage anticipation outweighs realization. The narrator recalls a burgled night gone awry in a closet raid, ending with a cat attack and a lump on the brow, then shifts to literary appreciations of Balzac and Brontë, and ends with praise for Dr. King's New Discovery for colds and coughs.
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Mle
Joe Patchen
Rob Burdette
Lanark
Wild
Cat
James L Francis
Allermin
Chicago
Dr. King
California Wheat Harvest Through The Threshing Season
In the wheat belt the harvest runs from June to October with combined harvesters cutting wide swaths. Threshing crews work meal to meal in cook houses run by Chinamen while straw stockpiles feed cattle. The writer notes arid surroundings, sparse greenery, and a stark contrast to expectations of a green, fruitful landscape.
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Timothy
States
SJ. Hannon
Mobile & Ohio offers one fare excursion to South region
The Mobile and Ohio Railroad announces December 10 land and home seekers' excursions from St. Louis and Cairo to Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Alabama stations. Round trip tickets are one fare plus a small amount. Stopovers allowed south of the Ohio River for thorough country exploration. Trains depart St Louis Union Station at 9:00 a.m. and 7:25 p.m. for connections through major railways. For rates and information contact various district passenger agents or the Alabama Land and Development Company.
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Mobile & Ohio Road
Mobile & Ohio
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
St. Louis
Cairo
Kentucky
Minsianippi
Ohio River
St. Louis Union
Alabama Land and Development Company
Mobile
Ala
Callon
Rowland
North Broadway
W. J. McLean
Marquette Blig
Chicago
W. J. Harrison, Jr
Fourth Street
Des Moines
Iowa
MD. Bohreer
West Fort Street
Detroit
Michigan
F. IL. Harris
Sixth Street
EB. Posey
Chicago Evening Journal in 1896 celebrates durable trusted daily
The Chicago Evening Journal marks its fard year of successful publication as the oldest, most trusted daily in Chicago and Illinois. It pledges conservative, legitimate methods, modern news gathering, strong Republican editorial stance, and comprehensive financial reporting shaping readers’ view of world markets.
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Harry
Chicago Evening Journal
Ie Sucessful
Chicago
Ilinois
Great West
For the Modern Amateur Gardener and Farmer
A playful plea from a 19th century shopper noting multiple roles for readers The piece names vocations including businessman general farmer horticulturist live stock dairyman home and fireside and youth and calls on every reader to engage with practical advice and communal duties.
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Yokohama
New York Herald
Mr. Rockefeller
Mne
Solid South
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Newark Advertiser
Boston Globe
Philadelphia Press
Rochester Post-Mapress
Ofirginia
Pennsylvania
Savannah
City Exchange Tower
Paris
Savannah News
Baltimore American
Brighton
Rottingdean
England
New York Sun
Wynken, Blynken and
Andrew Lang
Eugene Field
Wynken Bryken
Biyoken
Baltimore
Senator Chandler
Detroit Tribune
Jeremiah Black
Bayard
Delaware
Black
Tam
Indiana
Chicago Post
Stories OF the Day
Jerome Co Ventzer
Nebraska
Henry County
Old New England
Dorothy Brown
Stoneham
Anna
George Ellis
Tee
Honore de Balane
Ladies Home Journal
Balzac
Chicago Record
Hester Pryne
Jane Eyre
Charlotte Bronte
June Eyre
OUR
California
Northern Pacific Railroad
St. Paul
Mion
U.S
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Harrison & Co
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Chamberlain
Dr. Cady
Hicago Evening Journal
Chicago Weekly Journal
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Boston Traveler
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