Enemies of Society Sermon Targets Idle and Criminal
Public discourse by Rev. T DeWitt Talmage denounces vicious classes in cities. He labels public criminals and the idle as pillars of urban decay, urges reform, better policing, and active charity to uplift the destitute and curb moral erosion.
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T. DeWitt Talmage
David
Swine
Drumkenness
Rum
Christ
Sing Sing
House of Correction
Benevolent Societies of
New York
Eternal chords echo in daily acts from Sunsay City minister
A Methodist pastor Rev. CG M Hawkins of Sunsay City Missouri reminds parishioners that every small act bears lasting weight and may vibrate through eternity, urging mindful living and service.
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M. Hawkins
Methodist
Sunsay City
Mint Director's Report Challenges Silver Price Drop Causes
The Mint Director Preston argues the silver price decline stems from massive production increases, not the 1873 demonetization. He notes demonetization by many nations was a later effect and discusses implications for international bimetallism and the silver gold ratio.
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Preston
Germany
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Roumania
India
Russia
Japan
Popocrats attack Hanna as labor crusher in Ohio race
The Cleveland Leader reports that the popocrats rely on mudslinging against Senator Hanna over free coinage and labor issues. Hanna offers to let 5,000 workers judge the charges by secret ballot, challenging critics to prove their claims without personal abuse. The piece defends Hanna and condemns the attacks as dishonorable.
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Hanna
Columbus
Chicago
Ohio
Mark Hanna
John McBride
Anna
Cleveland
Opinions Of The Press On Bryan and Tariffs
A compilation of editorial takes across newspapers on Bryan’s campaign, the Dingley tariff, and party platforms. It notes debate in Cleveland Leader and Chicago papers, and cites calls to vote Republican to defend honest voting, with other mockery of free trade and free rum. The tone critiques Democratic positions and praises Republican stances in the 1896 context.
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Bryan
Cleveland
Troy Times
Chicago
Chicago Times-Herald
Legislative
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Prosperity's Enemies Bell The Public Prosperity Effort
The piece argues political forces undermine confidence in economic gains, citing wage increases and improving business activity. It notes a September to October shift in orders and clearing house payments, modest stock market rebounds, and optimism that the country is on a path to prosperity beyond brief hesitations.
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Brynnites
Bryan
N. Y. Tribune
Dingley tariff timing pits wool importers against law
The Dingley tariff as amended by the senate became law at 4 06 p m on July 24. The treasury held the statute operative from that day’s start, but the board of general appraisers ruled imports before 4 06 p m that day fall under Wilson duties. The case goes to the U S Supreme Court for final decision with likely confirmation of the board.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Treasury Department
New York
New York Custom House
United States Board of General Appraisers
Ile
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Toledo Blade
Mr Wingleby's idea explains how weather types come to be
Ma Wiggleby tells Georgie how weather is stored in cans for each day and season, with a yearly stock and leftover bits mixed as variable weather. A lazy opener may mix months like April into hot spells, creating unexpected warm periods in the wrong season.
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Georgie
Ma. Wiggleby
Kite
Chicago Inter Ocean
Curious White Rat With Tusks at Cincinnati Zoo
A Cincinnati zoo exhibits a white rat described as a curiosity resembling a miniature boar with two long tusks protruding from the sides of its mouth. The animal's odd appearance draws attention from visitors and staff.
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Cincinnati Zoo
Unusual Robor Rat Emerges in Quiet Zoo Cage
A young rat born within a cage near a viewable area grows into a week old oddity. Its white rat parents and siblings are ordinary, but the deformed youngster is kept isolated and nurtured. It grunts when touched, unlike its kin.
Tail Expressions Across Animals Reveal Hidden Emotions
The article surveys how animals express emotion using body parts with emphasis on vocalizations and tails. It notes dogs wag tails for joy, cats curl tails for fear, bovines raise tails for anger, elephants lash tails and ears, horses flatten ears, birds fluff tails for pride, and whales slap tails to show rage or suffering.
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Boston Globe
Mushrooms and Milk Compared in Yonkers Statesman Exchange
A quoted exchange notes mushrooms are largely water at about ninety percent while comparing them to milk. The Yonkers Statesman framing questions the comparison and calls it a discussion on food constituents.
Boy hero escapes eagles during giant kite stunt at Charlotte Harbor
In Florida a 10 year old lad named Willie Jones flies a ten foot kite to outwit hawks and rescue himself from being lifted skyward. While hanging from a bird's feet he wins release as the eagles struggle to descend. The crowd watches in silence and Willie becomes a local hero.
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Florida
Charlotte Harbor
Fla
Willie Jones
Willie
God's Thank You Lesson From Little Jack Story
A narrator recalls Little Jack a four year old who works hard pulling weeds for Cousin Jack. The boy feels unthanked until he realizes an inner reward comes from kindness, a feeling he calls God's thank you. The tale emphasizes intrinsic rewards over external praise.
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Jack
Little Jack
Duckie
Jackie
Thunder-loving snakes haunt New Mexico plains
The thunder snakes of New Mexico are rare but often seen by prairie travelers before and after storms. They emerge from holes and stumps to feast on lightning and thunder, are quarrelsome yet beautiful, and are not poisonous though their bark is worse than their bite. The piece ends with a schoolyard joke about a new suit and shoes.
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New Mexico
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