Cities and Temptations in a Birthplace of Civilization
In a Petersburg sermon, Dr. Talmage argues cities sparked civilization yet tempt with vice. He contrasts urban and rural life, warns against hollow society, calls for brotherhood among cities, and urges prayer for the poor and tempted. He cites New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago, and warns youth against corrupting books and political traps.
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Touls Klopsch
Petersburg
Cain
New York
Custom House
Wall Street
Athens
Nazareth
Navy Yard
Chinese Troops March Toward Pekin and Tientsin
Bt Petersburg August 18 report says about 12,000 Chinese troops from Hunan and Wupei are marching toward Pekin and Tientsin. Cipher Cable urges force be large enough to save Christian converts, noting soldiers offer no real protection.
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Pekin
Tientsin
Petersburg
Hu- Nan
Wu-Pei
Marching on Tientsin Chinese Army May Try Retake City
A Herald dispatch from Chefoo via Tientsin and Shanghai reports rumors that Chinese forces march on Tientsin while Pekin has been quiet. A Hongkong dispatch notes 3000 black flags leaving Canton northward and more on the way, with 3000 Indian troops heading to reinforce at Shanghai for Yangtse defense.
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New York
The
Herald
Chefoo
Tientsin
Shanghai
Pekin
Werald
Hongkong
Canton
Seymour
Yangtse
Conger Telegram on Pekin Departure and Evacuation
Washington reports a telegram from Minister Conger describing Chinese foreign affairs demands. The Tsung-li Yamen asks for departure dates and safe escort while Conger notes American Marines casualties and that only foreign troops can safely guard 800 foreigners, including 200 women and children and 3,000 native Christians, without accepting a Chinese escort.
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Washington
D. C
Department of State
Conger
Tatal
Shanghai
Tsung-Li-Yamen
Pekin
Yamen
Myers
Dr. Lippett
M. Pichon
Ministers barricaded in British legation in Pekin
Washington Aug 13. Diplomats directed to stay inside the British legation in Pekin to avoid being drawn into danger as imperial forces press to move them toward the coast. The plan aims to shield ministers from coercion while China faces accountability for pressuring their exit through false statements.
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Washington
D. C
Conger
Pekin
Tsung-Li-Yamen
China
Edict Allows Peace Negotiations With Powers
London reports Pekin issued an edict authorizing Al Hung Chang to negotiate with the powers for peace. Yokohama dispatches claim a Russo Japanese force moves toward Pekin from the north, with secrecy kept on numbers. Shanghai French consulate says 3,000 Annamite troops will arrive next week for protection of the French settlement.
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London
Pekin
al Hung Chang
Shanghai
Yokohama
Agitator Aboard Roumanian Immigrants Letter
Fifteen Roumanians detained aboard the Narragansett boat sign a letter claiming cruel treatment by the immigration employer. Dr Siegelstein reports the letter was written at the urging of an agitator who landed on Sunday. The detainees say they were told the letter would help them land and deny complaints about food or handling.
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Christ
New York
Siegelstein
East Side
Ellis Island
Narragansett
Immigration Bureau
Baron Russell Dies Chief Justice of England
London reports Baron Russell of Killowen lord chief justice of England died this morning. Born 1888 in Newry he was educated at Trinity College Dublin and practiced as a solicitor in Belfast before moving to England. He became lord of appeal in 1894 and chief justice in 1834, famed for sound reasoning and cross examination. He was a noted horseman and recently retired from the Jockey Club. In 1858 he married Ellen Mulholland of Belfast.
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Baron Russell
London
Killowen
England
Newry
Arthur Russell
Seafield House
Rostrevor
Trinity College
Dublin
Belfast
Lord Coleridge
Jockey Club
Ellen
Joseph Mulholland
M. P
Ruhlin Out in Sixth in Fitzsimmons Knockout at Garden
New York on August 13 Bob Fitzsimmons knocked out Gus Ruhlin in the sixth round at the Garden after two minutes and ten seconds. The ex champion delivered a powerful left blow ending Ruhlin's bid. Spectators praised Fitzsimmons as the era's greatest fighting machine despite nearing 40.
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New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Gus Ruhlin
the Garden
Billy Madden
Akron
Tom Sharkey
Jim Corbett
Roblin
Carson City
Drug Victims chained in St Louis hospital by drug dealer couple
Frank N. Peyton of Chicago and his wife are held in a St. Louis hospital dying from opium effects. Mrs. Peyton, once Lizzie Spillane, claims Peyton hypnotized her and supplied morphine. Police found jewelry and goods worth 1000 dollars bearing owners names. The duo were arrested pending examination. Peyton says he is a drug addict.
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St. Louis
Frank N. Peyton
Chicago
Peyton
Train Collision Kills Two in Janesville Wisconsin
Janesville Milwaukee local on the Milwaukee road collided with a switch engine pulling five loaded cars of coal as it pulled out of Janesville. Engineer Burt Schlatter of Janesville and fireman Gus A Bondrath were killed. Other train hands escaped by jumping. No passengers were injured.
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Janesville
Wis
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Road
Burt Schlatter
Gus A. Bondrath
Ambitious Dreamer Sees Route From Small Shows to Ownership
A reader encourages starting with modest performances and persistence to eventually own a major production company. The note suggests that early, simple shows can build toward a larger career in entertainment.
Passing of the Torso and a Brand Endorsement
A fragmentary notice compares progress from candle to electricity and horse to automobile, then touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a lasting remedy. It claims long sale history proves value for stomach or liver trouble and urges readers to try it. The piece closes with a quip on pretentious names.
Quack Cure Boosts and Patent Remedy Ads Exposed
An old page advertises Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Cascarets with testimonials and price details. It warns against substitutes, promotes Russ’ Bleaching Blue, and touts universal popularity. Includes advice-style rhetoric about health and moral warnings for shoppers.
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Mount Auburn
Greenwood
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Edward Everett
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Eglon
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Church of God
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Massachusetts
Judge McLean
Ohio
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Satan
Perdition
Niagara Falls
Keli
MR. Conger
Fils
Post
Ruhlin
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
FC Cheney
West & Triax
Wholesale Drugeists
Walding, Siman & Marvin
Tull
Emily
Cascarets
Pommel Suite
A. J. Tower
Massy
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Glas
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