The Strong Swimmer of Salvation Preaches Hope in Obedience
In a religious discourse, Dr. Talmage uses the image of a strong swimmer to illustrate Christ’s rescue of sinners. He argues sin sinks humanity and only Christ can save, calling readers to trust the omnipotent Savior and yield entirely to his redemptive work.
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Louis Klopsch
Washington
Talmage
George Pewters
Gardener
Manchester
Blackfriars
London
England
Louvre
Paris
Rembrandt
Reubens
Titian
Raphael
God
Norman McKenzie
Madras
Charles Turner
Royal Yard
Royal Humane Society of England
Jesus
Lady Jane Grey
Christ
Heaven
Gadara
Lazarus
Nathaniel Lyon
Marshal Ney
France
Tim
Fusileers
Jesus Christ
Kingdom of Heaven
Son of God
Cocaine's growing grip endangers homes and minds
A Washington special warns that cocaine, once hailed as a medicine, is spreading nationwide with dire social and moral costs. Victims lose judgement, professionals slip in ethics, and families suffer as doctors and druggists supply the habit. Experts urge cautious use and public vigilance.
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Washington
National Museum
Smithsonian Institution
Army and Navy
Health Congress
South America
Disconcerted Democracy in Three State Conventions
The piece condemns the Democratic Party's state conventions in Massachusetts, Kentucky and Ohio as unchanged since 1896, driven by ignorant leadership and aiming to undermine currency value, taxation and imperial policy. It argues Bryan era fears, fiscal chaos, and Tammany influence persist, with leaders pursuing power over principle.
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Democratic Party
National Party
Bryan
Chicago
Massachusetts
Kentucky
Ohio
Brynn
House of Representatives
Congress
Cuba
Supreme Court
Department of Justice
Ientucky
John Young Brown
Goebel
Massachusets
George Red Williams
Philippines
Tammany Yall
Dead men tell no tales in a cryptic vow
A young bride asks for praise of rock cakes and a promise. George answers gravely that dead men tell no tales, revealing a dark, ominous undertone in a short exchange from Answers.
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George
A Sense of Insecurity
Meandering Mike says he keeps a sharp lookout for work while Plodding Pete warns of unseen danger in busy days. The curbside exchange hints at precarious labor amid uncertainty and looming risk of being pressed into the pay roll.
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Mike
Pete
Washington Star
Amateur charity concert sparks neighborhood intrigue
In the Chievo Tribune an anecdotal exchange hints at a local charity event. A resident questions the value of tickets while another suggests buying multiple tickets rather than attending, humorously debating the fundraiser's worth.
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Chievo Tribune
Ayn
Bicycle mishap on San Juan hill during Pearl tour
During a tour of the island a brother attempted to ascend a hill on a bicycle. He fell on San Juan hill as part of the Pearl visit.
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Pearl
San Juan
Ruby
Chicago Daily News
Democracy and civic virtue in Harper's Weekly prose
A critique questions whether self respecting citizens can align with the current form of democracy, regardless of party history, highlighting moral and political tensions in the era. The excerpt probes citizen identity and democratic legitimacy in a period of partisan strain.
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Harper’s Weekly
McKinley’s Broad Views on Expansion and Imperialism
The piece defends expansion as a long-standing U S policy from Louisiana to Alaska and the Philippines. It argues anti imperialists misread the presidents aims and urges Congress and the people to determine policy, noting McKinley’s vision of a governed, lawful Philippines and enduring federation.
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Republic
Minneapolis
Louisiana
Texas
California
Russia
Alaska
Congress
Hiowas
United States
Notnilion
Alaska Purchase
Philippines
Joe
Luzon
Apuimaldo
Tie
Aguinaldo
Fortien
Jefferson
McKinley
Lfe
Chicago Tribune
Opinions of the Press on Bryan and Democratic Split
A compilation of editorials and quotes from major papers criticizing or supporting William Jennings Bryan, noting Democratic disarray and the 1900 campaign hopes. Includes Chicago Herald Washington Post Inter Ocean St Louis Globe-Democrat Cincinnati Commercial Tribune and comments on Aguinaldo and imperialism.
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Bryan
Chicago
Thmes-Herald
Washington Post
Marryan
Kentucky
Bryn
Goebel
Inter Ocean
Harvey
Nebraska
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Jones
Arkansas
Bryan National Committee
United States
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Philippines
Iuuzon
McKinley
Aguinaldo
Democratic Party of the
Troy Times
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