Bronze Garfield Statue Unveiled by Army of Cumberland
The bronze James A. Garfield memorial statue, ten feet six inches high, was formally unveiled in Washington with the Army of the Cumberland leading a grand parade. The monument, funded by donations totaling eighty thousand dollars, sits on a tall pedestal with three recumbent figures and inscriptions commemorating Garfield, U S Army, and the nation. A large crowd attended, with ceremonies including prayers, national anthems, and a address by ex-Speaker Keifer, followed by a banquet.
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Enthusiastic Public Meeting in Toronto Protests O Briens Speech
A May 14 meeting at Queen's Park drew about 12,000 people to oppose O Briens actef coming to speak against the Governor General. Mayor Howland presided and the gathering was marked by high enthusiasm and orderly conduct.
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Castles in Spain and the mind as wealth of fancy
A reflective essay explains how education and imagination create inner riches called Castles in Spain. It explores how dreams fuel generosity, art, and public good, yet warns that mere sentiment can vanish when routine life intrudes. The piece blends satire with moral instruction on ego and wealth.
Justice Woods Passes Peacefully at Home in Washington
Washington May 14 Justice Wm B Woods of the US supreme court died at his residence at 12 10 p m after a period of illness from dropsy He was born in Newark Ohio and had a long career in politics law and the judiciary including service as a state legislator speaker of the Ohio House and circuit judge He will likely be buried in Ohio where he was born and funeral plans were not yet announced The note also covers an agricultural exhibition in Kharkoff Russia and government receipts and expenditures with a surplus of 42 million dollars and a gain of over 12 million for the month
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Queen Opens People's Palace at Mile End in London
Foreign London May 14 The Queen visited London to open the People’s Palace at Mile End. She arrived Hardington station at 4 o’clock. The procession was guarded by 10 000 volunteers and 15 000 regular troops. A serious crisis pants May 14 Proceeds from today’s crown jewel sales amounted to 67 000 francs. Athens telegram to Journal Des Debates says retain assembly ordered people to refuse taxes. Public officials and gendarmes instructed to resign. It is thought this defiance will lead to a serious crisis.
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Base Ball GAMES OF YESTERDAY
Scores from yesterday include Louisville 5 over Cincinnati 7, Metropolitans 5 over St. Louis 8, Baltimore 3 over St Joseph 7, Detroit 7 over Chicago 4, Cleveland 5 over Brooklyn ? New York 17 over Philadelphia 2, Boston 10 over Washington 2, Lincoln 14 over Hastings 3, Pittsburg 5 over Indianapolis 2.
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Big New Year Fire Spreads Across City Hay Sheds
A large blaze on Thirty third Street west of Eleventh Avenue damaged hay sheds owned by the New York Central railroad and spread to Theodore B. Chase's grain and feed mill on Eleventh Avenue and wooden bays on Thirty-fourth Street. The flames reached to Thirty-fourth Street, sending embers to nearby houses and two brick buildings. About twenty horses perished. total losses estimated at 150000 to 200000 dollars, with Chase alone losing around 85000.
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Fortune in Charity by George W Childs A Philadelphia Philanthropist
A Pittsburgh Dispatch correspondent recounts George W Childs, a Philadelphia newspaper owner, giving about 28 000 in June and averaging nearly 1 000 daily. He follows two simple maxims Do the best and leave the rest and What cant be cured must be endured. Childs walks daily, shuns luxury, avoids alcohol and tea or coffee, hosts lavish yet restrained dinners, and treats guests with princely hospitality despite a frugal personal regime.
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Pet phrases in the pulpit trap speakers in public
The Christian Advocate urges speakers to curb pet phrases in sermons. A pastor misnamed Horace Cooke as Horace Greeley, another tied Garden of Eden to Garden and Eden, and a Presbyterian divine faltered with Peter, Peter, pumpkin eater, ending his pulpit tenure.
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Devout Man's Wise Answer to Death Time Question
A Homiletic Review recounts a lady asking John Wesley how he would spend the last hours before an expected death. Wesley replies he would carry on his planned schedule preaching at Gloucester and five tomorrow morning, then visit Tewksbury, meet the societies, dine with friend Martin, pray with the family, retire at ten, and commend himself to God, awaiting dawn and glory.
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Ingenious Greene County Swindle Pair Exploits Estray Notices
A duo of swindlers in Greene County Pennsylvania prey on farmers by inspecting estray notices. One pretends to verify ownership, then the second customer offers to sell the animal back after a detailed claim of ownership. Farmers are duped into buying their own livestock before the rightful owner reappears to claim it.
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Serious Joke Turns Real. Charleston Couple's Marriage
Charleston correspondent chronicles Richard Stoddard of Coles County and a long running prank. A mock wedding, staged by Squire Dunbar in 1844, became genuine when a sham license and ceremony proved valid. Richard and Catharine Rizor endured public teasing before embracing a true union that lasted. Mrs. Stoddard died in 1872, leaving a notable record for young women. Dunbar's fate remains unknown, but his joke backfired in lasting fashion.
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Illinois
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Texas
Together They Made a Man and a Crime Fable
A New York Sun anecdote recalls sergeant major Fred Gibbs and Horace Rumsey aiding each other on the Civil War battlefield. Gibbs, speechless from wounds, carried Rumsey who could talk, and they escaped behind the line as Rumsey answered questions for both. Miss Wolfe and repugnance to marriage headline a tale of trust betrayed by Count Falco who misused funds. An 1742 Boston Post item advertises a "very best Megro Woman" for sale, described with quirky colonial-era language.
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Hadden Faces Six Indictments In Bix Case
Memphs Tennessee May 14 The grand jury in the criminal court brought six indictments against David P Hadden a member of the police and fire commissioners and head of the taxing district Five indictments allege felonies one charges malfeasance and nonfeasance in office A capias led to his 8 pm arrest and he posted $10000 bond Judge Gutherie will rule within ten days
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