Personality the Greatest Thing in the World
The Rev. F Boyd Edwards voices that personality is the greatest thing in life. He argues it includes body mind and spirit, and urges developing this gift through holy living, study, and association with noble people. He cites Emerson Brooks and historical figures to illustrate magnetism and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
Maess
F. Boyd Edwards
South Congregational Church
Brooklyn
Feollage
I Thessalonians
Jesus Christ
Edwarh
Hulley
Drummond
Helen Kellar
Miss Sullivan
Webster
Sidney Smith
Edward Everett
Emerson
William of Orange
France
Boston
Washington Street
Phillips Brook
Napoleon
Mr. Roosevelt
Jehovah
Moses
Pharaoh
Methodist Church
Christ
Special Anointings for Modern Gospel Work
The piece argues for daily infilling by the Holy Spirit as essential for preaching and teaching. It cites Jesus as anointing to preach and notes Finney as an example of spiritual power. J Wilbur Chapman is quoted on the need for a daily touch to sustain effective ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Finney
J. Wilbur Chapman
Faith and personal battle stance in biblical imagery
A compact moral reflection cites Gideon, Solomon, and the five wise virgins, arguing that individual faith and preparedness determine victory and acceptance. The adage links personal resolve to spiritual reward, warning against shared leverage or complacency.
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Gideon
Solomon
Faioh
Adams
Taft Endorsed By Ohio Republicans For 1908 Nomination
Ohio Republican committee votes 15 to 6 to back Secretary Taft for the 1908 presidency, with an amendment to preserve Senator Foraker and Senator McKellar in Ohio politics. Taft supporters foresee a state primary to settle Ohio’s choice, while Foraker rebukes the action and promises free course. Fairbanks reunion in Dedham draws 500 descendants of Jonathan Fairbanks with remarks by Vice President Fairbanks and other dignitaries.
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Columbus
Taft
Ohio Republican State’ Central Committee
Taft Rietory
J. B. Foraker
Ohio
William ‘Taft
Lhe
Foraker
Mnck
Byrthur Vorys
United States
Repiblican State Committee
Pannot
Fairbanks
Dedham
Maass
Jonathan Fairbanks
Sowarby
Yorkshire
England
America
New England
William E. Barton
Chicago
Josiah Quincy
Boston
Lord Douglas as Salesman Signs Detroit Jewelry Contract
Lord Sholto Douglas, youngest son of the Marquis of Queensbury, works as a traveling salesman for a Detroit jewelry company. He signs a contract to cover Idaho and possibly Oregon and will use the name Sholto Douglas, dropping his title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Douglas
Detroit
Mich
Lord Sholto Douglas
Marquis of Queensbury
Idaho
Oogon
Sholto Douglas
Evangelist Whitney Dies in Norwalk Hospital
Bir. C. 8S. Whitney evangelist from New York City dies in Norwalk hospital after apoplexy struck him Sunday during a sermon at the Rotayton Baptist church. He was seventy five and had preached as an evangelist for thirty five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yeek
South Norwalk
Conn
Whitney
New York City
Rotayton Baptist Church
Norwalk Hospital
Whitney Wos
Georgia Prohibition Passes Legislature in July Vote
Georgia lawmakers approve a statewide prohibition bill by 139 to 34 to ban manufacture or sale of alcohol after January 1. Senate already okayed it. it goes to Governor Hoke Smith for signature. The measure aims to close large distilleries and breweries, risking about 2 million dollars in revenue. A crowd of WCTU women sang after the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atlanta
Senate
Wis
Hoke Smith
Capitol
Anna Gould Faces Street Suitors in London
A London report says Mme. Anna Gould formerly Countess de Castellane is approached by suitors in the streets seeking her hand and fortune. The possible remarriage is paused for at least six months due to an existing decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Gould
London
Mme
Countess de Castellane
Gould
Lord Cromer Receives $250,000 Grant in Egypt Post Resignation
London July 31. Both houses approved a grant of 250000 to Lord Cromer who recently resigned as British agent and consul general in Egypt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Cromer
London
Egypt
Bryan Parable Sparks Debate on Tariff in Nebraskan Speech
Daxyros July 31 report notes William Bryan delivering a platform lecture in which he cites Senator Foraker's letter to committeemen. The exchange centers on tariff policy amid praise and criticism, with emphasis on voters choosing a presidential candidate in Ohio and the limits of a central committee's rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
Ohio
Grant 3d Engaged to Miss Edith Root in Washington
Society notes the engagement of Miss Edith Root daughter of the secretary of state to Lieutenant Ulysses Grant 3d son of General Frederick D. Grant. The wedding date is not fixed but expected in the fall. Lieutenant Grant became acquainted with Miss Root at the White House where he served as military aid.
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Edith Root
Washington
Ulysses 38
Grant 3d
Frederick Dd. Grant
U. & Gnant 3D
Lientenaut Grant
Miss Root
White House
New York
Sue
Lieutenant Grant
Aliss Honore
Louisville
Airs
Potier Balmer
Belfast Strikes and Troops Move as Tensions Rise
Belmnat Belfast July 31 authorities show seriousness over dockers strike for higher pay and shorter hours. Police revolt cited as compound issue. First battalion Cameron Highlanders arrives with a Maxim gun and cavalry detachment. Thirteenth Hussars en route. Berkshire and Middlesex regiments held in readiness to move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmnat
Belfast
Cameron Highlanders
Husaars
Berkshire
Erie Canal Wall Collapses Hit Syracuse Area
On July 31 near Syracuse Onondaga creek a masonry arch failed causing four canal boats to drop into the creek. Fifty feet of the Empire Milling mill wall collapsed into the water threatening Bartels and Greenway breweries and nearby property.
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Erie Canal
Syracuse
Onondaga Creek
Empire Imonning
Bartels and Greenway Breweries
Philatelic Association Convenes on Pike's Peak
On Summit of Pike's Peak in Colorado Springs the annual convention of the American Philatelic Association was held. John N. Luff of New York was elected president and the next convention was set for Cleveland, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike's Peak
Colorado Springs
Colo
American Philatelic Association
Johnn N. Luff
New York
Cleveland
Nautilus Stakes Won by Outsider at Brighton Beach
New York July 31 Pad News, a 6 to 2 choice, led from the start to win the Nautilus stakes one mile and a sixteenth at Brighton Beach. Bad News, the pacemaker Pretension, Moonshine followed as the top finishers with several long shots also placing.
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New York
Brighton Beach
Herbert
Bad News
Pretension
Moonshine
Thace
Barbary Belle
Halifax
Hrensel
Inhlieé
Rosimira
Tartar Maid
Tony Bonero
You Tromp
Clements
Pre
Servile
Biskra
Sully K
Easton
Muck Rake
Ditler Fired As Fruit Jar Co President On Birthday
George Ix Ditler, on his thirty fourth birthday, was discharged as president of the Consolidated Fruit Jar company with a $500000 capital. His wife announced to friends she was through with him for all time, amid a formal statement that his discharge followed alleged inattention to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick, &. J
George Ix. Ditler
Consolidated Fruit Jar Company
Ditler
Priest Indicted in Blackmail Plot Tied to Armenian Case
New York hearers report Rev Levant Matioogessian, an Armenian priest and former Hunchakist treasurer, indicted for attempted robbery and alleged blackmail of Armenian merchants in sums from 500 to 25000 dollars. Handwriting tests link letters to the priest after the Tarshanji assassination. Bail set at 25000. priest jailed at the Tombs amid fears of further indictments. Several Armenians are held on 500 bail as suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tarshanila
Levant Mati Foogessian
Hunchakist Society
Tarshanjian
Tayshanjiau
Jerome
O'Sullivan
General Sessions
O’sulivan
Martoogessini
Manley
Cornell
A McCafferty
Martoogreseian
Mibram Harpootian
Union’ Square
Bedros Kasaujian
Union Square
Houstian
Gultenkian
Pith Avenue
Miram Sharagdiensitin
Fourth Avenue
Five Icehouses Destroyed in Massapoag Fire
Five well filled icehouses on the shore of Massa pong pond belonging to the Boston Ice company were destroyed by fire with a loss of 60000. The cause of the fire is being investigated.
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Sharon
Mass
Massapong Pond
Boston Ice Company
Philadelphia man driven to insanity on New York Central train
Frederick Ford of 1110 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, said to be made insane by heat on a New York Central express south of Albany, attempted to kill himself and also to throw his two and a half year old daughter from the speeding train. He had been in Montreal seeking an estate worth thousands and spent freely en route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frederick Ford
Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia
New York Central
Albany
Ford
Montreal
Jacob Riis Marries Miss Phillips at Ipswich Church
The New York author and settlement worker Jacob Riis wed Mary A. Phillips at Ascension Memorial church Ipswich Mass officiated by Rev Reginald Pearce. Only close relatives and Riis’s young son attended the ceremony.
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Faecobb A. Riis
Ipswich
Mass
Jacob Riis
New York
Mary A. Phillips
Isis
Ascension Memorial Church
Reginald Pearce
Endurance sails for English south polar expedition
The Endurance, a 227 ton Newfoundland vessel refitted as a steam barkentine, sails down the Thames with Shackleton leading the English south polar expedition. Winter quarters for twelve and provisions for two years planned on King Edward VIII Land, aiming to reach the south pole in 1908. The ship carries a motor car with different runners, twelve Siberian dogs, and two telefour dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shackleton
Antarctic Research Sailh
London
Endurance
Newfoundland
Thames
Scott
South Pole
Mine Officials Die in Cave-In at Ednamie No. 1
John H. Jones, general manager of United Con company, and Joseph Graham, fire boss, were killed last night at Ednamie No 1 when a sudden cavern collapse trapped them as officials inspected the mine in Pennsylvania.
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Irnwin
John H. Jones
Pitteburs
United Con Company
Joseph Graham
Ednamie No. 1
Lawyer Claims Lured to Office Telephones Under False Pretense
In a heated hearing Mr Chandler testified he was lured to street law offices by Mr Streeter under false pretenses. He described a three telephones setup with Judge Aldrich listening to conversations intended as depositions. He denounced the eavesdropping as improper and vowed to maintain his stance despite Streeter’s interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandier
Jaine
Chan Wer
Streeters
Ana
Aldrich
Board of Masters
Cace
Chandler
Streeter
Née
Mr. Chandler
Mr. Streeter
Thistle Downe Stake Opens Cleveland Driving Park
At Cleveland Ohio on July opening day the Thistle Downe stake for 2213 elnsa pacers featured Reproachless owned by General W R Chisholm prevailing after a forced two second slow down Hidalgo finished second amid the event's excitement and heavy betting.
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Baelee
Cleveland ‘Park
Cleveland
Thistle Downe
Elnsa Pacers
Plekad
Hidalgo
International Athletic Union alliance forms on continents
The Star reports a pact uniting the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States with the Amateur Athletic Federation of Canada to govern athletics across the Americas. Canada will align with the federation. A separate note covers a 55-rider motor cycle endurance run from New York to Providence via Poughkeepsie, with 25 finishers within the time limit. A local Waterbury item notes Mark Hanna Jr, son of Dan Hanna, reportedly leaving home amid his romance with Edna Bruna of the Poliatock company this summer.
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International Athletic Union
Montreal
the Star
Athletic Union
United ‘States
Amateur Athletic Tfederation ‘of
Canada
America
Canaatau Amateur Athletic
Springfield
Mass
New -York City
Pidence
R. L
Poughkeepsie
Mark Maung
Waterbury
Conn
Mark Hanna
Dan. Jr, Hanna
Benator
Mark A. Hatean
Taren
Edna
Bruna
Poliatock Company
Sea Gulls Talk? Scientist Says Gulls Have Language
Dr John B Watson of the University of Chicago asserts sea gulls possess a language art of their own. He just returned from Florida where he studied gulls to support this claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustago
John B. Watson
University of Chicago
Florida
Baseball Scores From Yesterday's Major League Games
National League and American League results recap with team matchups. Highlights include St Louis versus New York, Brooklyn versus Chicago, Boston vs Pittsburgh, Philadelphia vs Cincinnati, and Washington outcomes. Batters and pitchers names appear alongside hits and errors in scattered box details.
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National League
AL St. Jane i
New York
St. Louis
Newport
Jeae -Louis
Batteries
Lynch, Paiie
Breanahan
Walters
Lush and
Marie
Chicago
Brooklyn
Bell
Rocker
Ritter
Reubach
Kling
Moran
Pittsburo
Boston
Pittsburg
Batteriss—Dorner
Needham
Hilsippi
Gibson
Cincinnat
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Jacklitsch
McLean
Oston
Detroit
Hattelles
K2flan
Schmidt
Hoge
Thomas
Kleinow
Washington
Pig Merson
Sullivan
Warner
Bacond Gana
Chicago Gon
Ae de
Roc Eage
Ay Washington
Yars
White and Hart
Parkenburg
Heydon
Fo Gall
Cleveland
Clavaland
Beroes
Pralasionan
Leese “Warhington
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Browning
Minerva
Jove
Pani
Thessalonica
Phillips Brooks
Bryan
A. & Grant 3D
Tomba
Pole
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