One Thing Thou Lacked The Christ Moralist’s Call To Eternal Life
An earnest critique of a rich young man who kept God’s law yet lacked the crucial surrender to Christ. The piece notes Jesus loved the morally upright yet warns that true life comes only through absolute obedience and the reception of the Christ. It urges readers to lay aside riches or pride to inherit eternal life.
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Jesus
Ach
Daniel
God
Son of
Palk
Christ
Heaven
Earth
Clean Juneau Excerpt Highlights Alaskan City
Prominent Alaska mine operator John Johnston visits Juneau and extols its government cleanliness and climate. He notes birchwood streets, twice weekly flushing, and the city’s 3 000 residents with nearby mining towns Doug las and Treadwell featuring large stamp mills and $9 000 000 in dividends. He cites surface ore improving to $39 per ton at 1 260 feet and mentions abundant local produce.
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John Johnston
Juneau
Alaska
John B. Martin
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Mr. Johnston
Douglass
Treadwell
Senator Burton Indicted in Mail Service Bribery Case
United States senator Joseph Ralph Burton of Kansas was indicted by a federal grand jury on nine counts for accepting five $500 checks from Rialto Grain and Securities. The payments allegedly funded services to influence post office officials toward favorable mail permissions. Maj. Hugh C. Dennis and W. B. Mehaney are named as coactors. dates span November 22, 1902, to March 26, 1903.
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St. Louis
Joseph Ralph Burton
United States
Kansas
Federal Grand Jury
Rialto Grain and Securities Company
Post Office
Rialto Company
Hugh C. Dennis
W. B. Mehaney
Burton
Lynch Freed On License From Prison In Ireland
The Daily Telegraph reports Col. Arthur Lynch, who led the Irish brigade in the South African war and was later convicted of treason, was released on license yesterday. He remains disqualified from Parliament or public office without a royal pardon. The release followed intercession by Michael Davitt, Sir Thomas Lipton, and Mrs Lynch after a White House and royal appeal, with King Edward informing the home secretary.
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London
Daily ‘Telegraph
Arthur Lynch
South Africa
Col. Lynch
Ireland
Michael Davitt
United States
Roosevelt
Albany
England
Davitt
Thomas Lipton
Lynch
Sir Thomas
King Edward
Home Secretary
Financial Legislation Fades From Congress
Washington reports indicate virtually no financial legislation will pass this session despite strong push. House and Senate may have one measure with sufficient support, but unified approval seems unlikely. Speaker Cannon met with the president but will not back broader fiscal reform now. He favors postponing major financial changes to a later Congress.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Cannon
Fire destroys Broadway building in New York
A Sunday blaze ruined the five story structure at 546 548 Broadway housing Morimura Bros Japanese goods R J Bonar Co Kats Crawford Quigley Ross enwar Bros and Finkelstein Manger clothing. Estimated total loss reaches 250000 dollars.
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New York
Broadway
Morimura Bros
R. J. Bonar & Co
Kats
Crawford & Quigley
Rossenwar Bros
Finkelstein & Manger
Fire destroys six blocks in Sour Lake oil fields
A Sunday fire in Sour Lake, Texas, razed six blocks of frame business houses and reached the Cannon tract in the oil fields. First estimates place the loss at about $200,000.
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Houston
Tex
Sour Lake
Cannon Tract
National convention call clears fear of sinister delay
The article states the call for the Republican national convention was issued promptly after Hanna returned to Washington. It argues the call follows established rules, denies any plan to elect district delegates by state conventions, and asserts no candidate against Roosevelt will arise. It dismisses fears as groundless and superficial.
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Hanna
Washington
Ohio
Senate
Philadelphia
Naonal Committee
National Committee
Roosevelt
Disfranchisement Becomes 1904 Democratic Issue
The St Louis Globe Democrat asserts Democratic leaders push disfranchisement of Black voters to revive the old race issue in 1904. It predicts strong Republican gains nationwide if the party embraces repeal of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments, with Maryland and Kentucky likely to sway toward Democrats if such a plank fails.
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St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Maryland
Kentucky
Gorman
South
Old Free Region
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Indiana
Pretty Dutch designs on lamp shades and décor
The St Paul Globe describes using sturdy Dutch motifs on lamp and candle shades. It suggests materials like heavy carton or denim, a postery transfer method, and creating Sabots from heavy paper to complete the scene.
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France
St. Paul Globe
Points and Opinions on Bryan and the Panama Canal
A collection of 1900s editorials from major papers arguing over William Jennings Bryan’s presidential stance, party confidence, and canal treaty politics. It contrasts Bryan’s independence with Democratic strategy, noting critics who fear aiding Aguinaldo’s enemies and debating canal support.
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Bryan
Hearst
Philadelphia Press
Cleveland
St. Louis
Chicago Chronicle
Philadelphia
Washington
Colombia
Aguinaldo
Opals Grow In Popular Favor Despite Superstitions
The Chicago News notes that opals are increasingly worn despite old superstitions about ill luck. Jewelers say opals may rise in price if they continue to gain popularity, having been cheaper due to fear of their alleged luck. An opal ring setting with smaller brilliants showcases the stones well and diamonds enhance the rainbow tints of the opal.
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Chicago News
Cleaning Lace Curtains at Home
A professional cleaner recommends washing lace curtains with warm water and white castile soap, plus a pinch of borax. Gently scrub very dirty areas with a soft brush, avoid rubbing by hand, rinse with borax water, squeeze but do not wring, then dry on a sheet.
Poach Eggs With Vinegar For Tidy Whites
A tip suggests adding a little vinegar to the poaching water to keep the egg whites from spreading. Break each egg into a cup about 15 minutes before use to help set the whites.
Handy mahogany rack for magazines and papers
A novel polished mahogany rack with inlay, designed to organize magazines and illustrated papers. It includes a divided lower compartment for oversized papers, and serves as both use and ornament in a sitting room or library per Brooklyn Eagle reviewer.
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Brooklyn Wagle
The Case Against Trailing Skirts and Corsets
An article critiques feminine fashion noting trailing skirts trap germs and expose families to illness. It cites a German study showing women’s clothes average weigh 30 percent more than men’s and criticizes the straight-front corset for shaping figures. the author supports bifurcated undergarments over the petticoat.
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Herrick
Guidance on infant feeding and care in historical advice
The text advises delaying starch in an infant diet until teeth emerge, warns against violent handling and shaking, recommends keeping infants flat in arms to protect spine, and prescribes long nightly sleep with a 2 hour nap for children aged six or seven, emphasizing rest for health and brightness.
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J. M. Edson
Chicago
Model For Cleanliness
Senator Burton
Josepit R. Burton
Edward
Seoul
Pyongyan
Sedalia
Frank G. Dunton
Emil Myer
Dunton
Daisy
National Convention
Heason
Rea Sahree
Aittle Room
Handell Hall
Nero
Sukhira Wannerjee
Josephine Holmes
Los Angeles
America
India
Sukhiya Wannerjee
Sukhiya Vannerjee
Christian Refuge
Miss Holmes
M'elecen
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