Outlook for Christianity in North American Review
The June North American Review surveys The Outlook for Christianity by Rev. Dr. Washington Gladden. It notes rapid Christian growth in the last century, Catholic renewal, Protestant reunion tendencies, and a shifting view of biblical inspiration toward moral, historical, and prophetic value while acknowledging human mediation and imperfection.
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North American Review
Washington Gladden
Gladden
Christ
God
Time-keeper inventor touts device for politics and parlor use
Attorney J Th Stevenson of Pittsburgh, former New Castle resident, claims an automatic time-keeper for legislative sessions, parlors, and political conventions. He notes it functions in various settings when not in use elsewhere.
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J. Th. Stevenson
Pittsburg
New Castle
Inventor's clock bell ends long political speeches
A nickel clock attached to a small electric battery powers a loud bell that rings at the end of a speaker's allotted time. The device, praised for curbing rambling oratory, is suggested for Congress and state legislatures to improve deliberations and curb endless talk. The piece compares the invention to notable engineers and bemoans eras of economic strain and railroad expansion as public investment rises.
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Congress
Stevenson
Pennsylvania
Watts
Stephenson
Edison
Whitney
Howe
Westinghouse
Mr. Stevenson
Kansan Populist-Democrat Fusion Outlook Threatens Populism
The St. Louis Globe- Democrat reports Kansas may end Populism if Democrats reject fusion with Populists under a new party name. Kansas Democrats argue fusion harmed the Democracy and oppose concessions to Populists. Historic coalitions, including 1892 and 1896 campaigns, are cited as context for the potential collapse of Populism in Kansas.
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Kansas
St. Louis
Democratic State Committee
Democracy of
Wis
Farmers
Cleveland
Harrison
Bryan
The Smile of June Fertile World and Busy Towns
June brings robust nature and busy life across New Castle and the Shenango valley. Farmers report corn and wheat growth while flowers perfume the air as locusts and crab apple bloom. People feel contented as summer commerce may slow briefly but remains solid.
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New Castle
Shenango Valley
Speculation Warned as Markets Run Rapidly
Journal notes cautious judgment on feverish speculation, recalling a 20 year reprise after the Jay Coole pantie episode. Describes wild speculation, stock exchange suspensions, high seat prices, and rampant railroad consolidations as the era’s hallmark.
Chicago Enacts Clean City Ordinance Effective May First
The ordinance requires ash separation from other waste and two receptacles per dwelling. No throwing refuse in streets or alleys and no placing refuse where wind or sun can move it. Manure must be stored in vaults or stables. No street merchandising or unpacking. No ads on private structures. Fines range from 2 to 100 dollars. Aim is to curb nuisances and beautify Chicago.
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Chicago
City imposes health crusade against spitting in streets
New York authorities justify patrols on streetcars to arrest offenders. The board of health argues most respiratory diseases arise from germs in secretions and spittle, which spread through shoes and clothing.
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New York
Board of Health
Music Education Expands in Lawrence County Townships
Music is now taught in several Lawrence County townships schools. It offers pupils a valuable chance to learn the rudiments of music. The writer believes students who study music will recognize it as among the most useful knowledge in years to come.
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Lawrence County
Texas oil field becomes Mecca for dreamers seeking riches
The Texas oil field attracts thousands who envision millions, replacing earlier get rich quick schemes with a sustained belief in vast profits from oil.
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Texas
Buffalo millionaire sworn as policeman at Pan-America Exposition
A Buffalo millionaire is sworn in as a policeman at the Pan-American Exposition. He likely suffers from insomnia and uses this job as a sleep aid.
Pittsburg and Allegheny drug clerks seek wage advance
The organized Pittsburg and Allegheny drug clerks plan to request an advance of wages due to extra labor in attending soda fountains.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Queen Wilhelmina Refuses Debts from Husband
Monarch rejects paying her spouse debts and will not forward any millinery bills to him.
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Wilhelmina
Reorganized US Army Size Set At Seventy-Seven Thousand
The United States plans a reorganized army totaling 77,287 soldiers. Officials say the number should be ample for the new structure and tasks.
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United States Army
Trolley Cars Killing More People Than Steam Railroads
A historical note reports trolley cars causing more fatalities than steam railroads, highlighting rising urban transit dangers as street traffic and public transport share crowded corridors.
Life Insurance Payments in Mercer County 1900 Totals
A footing of insurance paid in Mercer county by old companies during the year 1900 shows a total of 56458 dollars. Doubtless the fraternal societies have paid as much.
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Mercer County
Dyspepsia Cure Praised By Arlington Reader
A Pitts resident in Arlington says Kodol Dyspepsia Cure helped improve breakfast digestion and meals, noting it digests food thoroughly. Advertisement cites local druggists and pharmacies including Paisley Pharmacy Hutton Pharmacy Fred C Clyde and Central Drug Store.
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Pitts
Arlington
Texas
Paisley Pharmacy
Hutton Pharmacy
Fred C. Clyde
Seventh Ward
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
Delicate Summer Diet Advocated By New York Tribune
The New York Tribune urges a light, easily digested summer diet. Emphasizes warm foods and desserts like ice cream and light pies, warns against heavy meat and soggy fruit puddings, and notes dairy and eggs as practical protein for vegetarians.
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The
New York Tribune
Europe
Esquimans
Citizens of McKees Rocks Seek New Town Name
The Pittsburg Dispatch reports a debate among McKees Rocks residents led by Dr. P. T. Sullivan Frank Thompson and Borough Solicitor Lydich offering a $50 reward for an elegant new name. Citizens traveling widely are urged to suggest a name perceived as more euphonious and expressive.
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Pittsburg
McKees
P. T. Sullivan
Frank Thompson
Lydich
Waldorf- Astoria
New York
McKees Rocks
Maine University Offers Chair to Prof. Morgan Barnes
Westminster college professor Morgan Barnes has been tendered the chair of modern languages at the University of Maine. He has not decided whether to accept the offer.
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Morgan Barnes
Westminster College
University of Maine
Titusville plans bargain days to lure country trade
Town merchants consider forming an association and creating bargain days where out of town buyers get car fare refunds up to five percent of purchases. Tickets would record purchases and be redeemed at a central office with costs borne by participating merchants.
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Titusville
Merchants’ Association
June Weddings Cause Rice Chaos on Trains
June weddings bring mischief as wedding parties scatter rice in railroad cars. Train crews endure the mess and odd smiles while lamenting the cleanup and flatly noting the practice is unwelcome despite its humorous intent.
Deer Spotted Near Craig Station In Ohio Forest
Miss Bessie English, daughter of the National Transit pump station pumper, saw a full grown deer near Craig station a few miles southeast of Oil City. The animal stood in the road, then trotted ahead and bounded into the adjacent woods.
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Craig Station
Oil City
Bessie English
National Transit
Chicago River Clean-Up Spreads Citywide Efforts
Chicago's drive for cleanliness reaches the river as drainage trustees arrest and fire a steamer steward who dumped refuse into the stream. The move pleases Chicago and worries St. Louis about the drainage channel's impact on its notable residents. The river's condition shows real improvement and raises hopes for further progress.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Where Woman Tell Their Age In Japan
The article notes Japanese grandmothers hold high status and age is deeply revered. Upon introductions women reveal their full age, sometimes adding a year or two. Dress shopping involves stating age and marital status to receive designs for single or married life.
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Japan
Empire
Celery Nerve Compound Promises Sleep Aid
Insomnia sufferers are offered Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound described as a celery extract with other medicinal ingredients. The advertisement claims rare nerve-quieting virtue and prompt soothing results, promising sleep and relief, sold at Palaley’s Pharmacy.
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Lichty
Pafaley’s
One Minute Cough Cure Claims Cures for Coughs
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a cure for stubborn coughs. Claims of thousands cured appear with pharmacy names and various local stores listed as sellers in North Stratford.
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Norris Silver
North Stratford
N. W
Paraley Pharmacy
Hutton’ Pharmacy
Fred Wyde
Seventh Wards
Central Prug
Longe Avenue
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