Jacob and Rachel at the Well in a Gospel Sermon
In a August sermon the preacher uses the Mesopotamian well tale of Jacob and Rachel to urge universal acceptance of Christ. He argues the world’s thirst is quenched only by the gospel well, removing pride and obstacles to water life, and ends with heavenly reunion and eternal joy.
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Louis Klopsch
N. Y
Washington
Dr. Talmage
Mesopotamia
Jacob
Rachel
Tam
Christ
New York
London
Laplander
Patagonian
Jatab
Jesus
Daniel
Belshazzar
God
Croesus
Rothschilds
Far East
Jesus Christ
Dr. de Witt
Abraham
Isaac
Paul the
Moraise
de Quincey
Charles Lamb
Theodore
Hook
Edwin Forrest
Christian
Heaven
Guy
Angels
Paul
Silas
Latimer
Ripley
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Payson
John Milton
Gabriel
Michael the Archangel
Democratic Party Moves to Shift on Expansion Policy
A Chicago Inter Ocean commentary argues the Democratic Party is changing its stance on expansion, citing Ohio convention refusals to annex new territories and contrasting past Republican claims. The piece contends Democrats face pressure to adopt an explicit expansion doctrine amid opposition within and outside the party.
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Democratic Party
Ohio
Bryan
Tinos
Washington
Republic
Roosevelt
McKinley
Northwest Territory
United States
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Free trade debate echoed by British press and U S political lines
The piece reviews support for protectionism in Britain and America, citing the London Daily Express and reactions from U S papers. It notes Republican praise for tariffs, Democratic critique of free trade, and mentions Bryan and other editorials commenting on current political debates.
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Democratic Party
United States
Great Britain
London Daily Express
Republican Party
The
London Express
England
Blaine
Gladstone
Troy Thnes
Central valleys show best crop week amid drought relief
Weather bureau report for week ending August 6 notes favorable conditions over drought areas with rain and cooler temps aiding corn, wheat, and general crops. While Missouri valley drought eases, eastern regions see uneven relief. Kansas early corn ruined but late corn improves. Nebraska and Iowa show mixed gains. Ohio and southern states show varied results. Washington and Oregon forecast strong yields, but western plains face mixed harvests.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Madicente
Missouri Valley
Mississippi
Ohio River
East Gulf
South Atlantic
New England
Pacific Coast
Great Corn States
Kansas
Nebraska
Towa
Missouri
Indiana
Ohio
Ainte
Ohorts
Tennessee
Kentucky
West Virginia
Middle Atlantic
Hall
South Dakota
North Dakota
Washinaston
Oregon
Review of Trade Shows Mixed Signals Amid Steel Strike
Bradstreet's notes strong July business despite corn damage reports and a nationwide steel workers strike. Wheat exports stay robust while hog products weaken with corn, and iron and steel markets show high prices due to the strike. Pasture figures in the U S and Canada reflect slight declines from last year.
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New York
Bradstreet’s
General Steel Workers
Inter
United States
Canada
Five Hours Battle in Batangas Province
Capt Brown of the West United States cavalry with troops L and M and a company of the Twenty first infantry fought five hours Wednesday against Malvar’s insurgents in Batangas. Two cavalrymen were killed and the insurgents escaped. The enemy, in considerable force, was driven from positions and quarters were burned. The report notes enemy losses not confirmed as dead.
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Manila
Brown
West
United States
Batangas Province
Malvar
Fusion practically agreed by three Nebraska parties
In Lincoln Aug 8 meeting of the democratic populist and free silver Republican state central committees fusion of the three parties was practically agreed upon. State conventions are set for September 17 at Lincoln. W. J. Bryan addressed the democratic and populist committees and endorsed fusion.
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Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln
W. J. Bryan
Cloudburst Flood Fatality at Pleasant Valley Mines
A cloudburst at Winter Quarters, Salt Lake City, destroys the home of Matt Korbillo. Korbillo and his child drown, his wife survives after a difficult rescue as the Pleasant Valley Coal company mines are affected by the flood.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Winter Quarters
Pleasant Valley Coal Company
Matt Korbillo
Korbillo
Howison Chosen to Fill Schley Court of Inquiry Vacancy
Washington Aug 7 Rear Admiral Henry L Howison was selected to fill the Schley court of inquiry vacancy caused by Rear Admiral I limberly's ill health. Announcement came from Assistant Secretary Hackett on Tuesday.
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Washington
Schley Court of Inquiry
Henry L. Howison
Hackett
Greely Arctic Rescue Ends Three Year Ordeal
A six man relief party from the Greely expedition rescues seven survivors at Cape Sabine after three years of peril. They return to Portsmouth, N W., where the navy welcomes the remnant amid a nation’s tribute to endurance.
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Arctic
Cape Sabine
eHere
St. Johns
Newfoundland
Lieut
Greely
Discovery Harbor
Greenland
Wranklin Bay
Green- Inn
Waa
New Shore
Ivan
Hs Coast Ines
Rednot
Kane Basin
Smith Sound
Littleton Island
Long
Schley
Pafety
Sergt. Filison
Portsmouth
N. W
North Atlantic
Esther A. Iarding
Chicago Record-Herald
Wonderful Fire Horse John Brings Joy To Kansas City Firemen
The Kansas City Fire Department features a young horse named John who entertains crowds with water play during daily performances at headquarters. John drinks from the nozzle, sprays streams at the pavement and nearby windows, and occasionally floods a passing car, prompting cautious handling to avoid accidents.
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John
Kansas City
What is your idea of a man of honor
A Washington Star quote surveys a French nobleman who says a true man of honor pays his wine bill and card debts even if he must marry to obtain the money. The witticism reflects social code and financial obligations in credited satire.
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Washington Star
Yes Said the Girl in Blue Kisses Stir Controversy
A Chicago Post fragment shows a girl in blue defending a kiss amid a lively exchange with a girl in white. The dialogue questions luck in romance as she proclaims vigorous protest yet the kiss occurs.
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Chicago Post
Habits of Scorpions in Mexican Mines and Homes
Describes scorpion behavior in Mexico with colonies hiding in cracks and tiles. Notes sizes from two to six inches, a more dangerous yellow variety, peak bite venom around midday, and that bites are rarely fatal except for the very young or old. Remedies include brandy, ammonia, brass tubes, and hollow keys used to draw out venom.
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Mexico
Durango
The Strait of Magellan Curio Post Office
An English newspaper notes a tiny protected post office in the Straits of Magellan. A small painted keg chained to rocks near Cape Horn serves ships as letters are exchanged by boat. It has no postmaster and relies on naval protection, with no abuse recorded.
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Straits of Magellan
Cape
Sierra del Fuego
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Signa Ofs
Indianapolis Sentinel
Sehley- Sampson
Albany Journal
Chicago Tribune
Crop Report
Maken
Review OF Trade
Bradstreet
Marge Vorce
Qur Men
Greely Expedition
Herald
John Playing
Barrel
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