Bishop Abe Grant and His Views on Race Progress
New York correspondent reports on Bishop Abraham Grant addressing the New York Conference of the African Methodist Church. He argues the black man lagged 246 years behind whites but can advance with education, urges calm progress, and cites sermons that inflame public opinion. He faces applause and disruption as he speaks on race and prohibition.
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New York
The
M. OF Church
Ishop Abraham Grant
Caant
Pix
Panthern Pine Woods
Dekeon
Pepeus
Telalaassee
Pexas
Ste Crant
Coydrelland
Texas
Ciomi
Tiwo
Plattell
Loin
Maree
Vie
Wesley
London
Matey
Europe
Grimmtavis
Bay
Ountil Ddis
Mindibe
Untold Tale From A Crowded Streetcar Ride
A fragment describes a young man who sat in the rear of a crowded streetcar, dressed sharply with a small scar and an easy air. A woman nearby is referenced, with a note about departures and a mention of Broadway in a casual, disorderly style.
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Dua Tly
Amd
McMichael North American editor's storied career spans war to press
Col Clayton McMichael, proprietor of the Philadelphia North American, built a career as soldier and journalist. Enlisting at seven, he rose to lieutenant, served on frontier duty, and later with the Army of the Potomac staff. He led the paper since 188? and declined Interior Secretaryship in 1872.
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Delphia North American
Clayton McMichael
Philadelphia North American
Anl
United States Infantry
District of Columbia
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Alaska Gold Fever Draws Placer Prospects North
The piece outlines a renewed Alaska and Yukon rush as early as January from Juneau and Seattle, with thousands heading toward Circle City and the Yukon fields. It notes rising ship traffic to Juneau, high risks, costly outfits, harsh winters, and potential surges of crime and hardship along the way.
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Yukon
Juneau
Circle City
San Praneises
Seattle
Vancouver
Vicetoria
Wileh Coets
Etrees
Califormia
Sas
Drendeyeul
Vale Dade
Ringhe Pines
Rand
Wa Han
The Oboe Death Risk Unearthed by Medical Authority
A New York Journal report cites a German medical authority claiming the oboe poses dangers to players with heart or circulation weakness. It argues wind instruments strain the breath and that oboe and flute require prolonged breath holds, increasing risk.
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Saya
New York Journal
New Bathing Suits Feature Bright Silk Ribbon Accents
The Chicago Chronicle notes fashion for the season includes bright silk ribbons woven over bathing shoes, crossing the instep and tied below the knee with a smart bow. It contrasts decorative outfits on the beach with practical suits for true swimmers who go in the surf.
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Gome
Pesorta
Chicago Chronicle
Fragmentary text about sabbath and dialogue
The readable fragments show a dialogue about observing the sabbath with unclear names and dates. The passage is garbled with stray letters, offering no clear event, place, or人物.
Marriage time warp ends long estrangement in Allegheny
In Allegheny an English couple long separated after 42 years are reunited with their daughter and her husband, whose marriage links to the second wife and stepson. Thomas Davey, a Pottsville emigrant, built a fortune in Allegheny, later remarrying, with his first wife and the second wife’s family entwined in a complex saga ending in a family gathering after decades apart.
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Allegheny
England
Cowan
Sutton
Yorkshire
Thomas Davey
Elizabeth
Edward
Davey
Lngland
America
New York
Pottsville
Mogland
Lacock Street
Bessie Spencer
Water Street
Pittsburg
Rebecca and
Corry Streets
Dave
Frederick Smith
Smith
Dewsbury
Lancashire
Neath
John
Joan Davey
William
Thomas
Amerifea
Tom
Sus
John Uriges
Aire
Iyvaheth
Briggs
Miwfard
Hehind
Stes
Ies
John Briggs
Spencer Gnew
Ahi
Belfield Old Road
Rockdale
Two Prospectors Die Lost In Colorado Desert
Edward M. Clark and Warry Sanford, from Banning California, reportedly perished while prospecting along the Colorado River. They were grubstaked by James Coyle of Pomona and last heard from near Volcano Springs. Two bodies matching their descriptions were found desiccated twenty miles from Volcano Springs, with a wagon nearby. Clark was related to New York officials. Sanford left a wife and four children in Columbus, Arkansas.
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Edward M. Clark
Warry Sanford
Vano
Colorado Desert
Banning
Cal
O Yuma
Ali
Colorado River
James Coyle
Pomona
Coyle
Clark
Volcano Springs
Yuma
Corte
Jark
Sanford
Higgins
Volveno Springs
Canandaimua
N.Y
Colvin
den Falls
California
Columbus
Ato
Meats a Horrible Death by Electric Car Collision
An ice cream peddler in Chicago was killed after stepping into traffic and being struck by a southbound trolley car. The victim was knocked down as a northbound car approached and the wheels mangled the body, police were alerted, and investigators began work at the scene.
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Games de Anthony
Chicago
de Anthony
Calmet Electrig Railway
Tte
Athiroa Stn Pelieasen
Modern Office Fixtures By Frederick Hewen And Co
Frederick Hewen and Co of 247 249 Wells Street Chicago advertises tour leading styles in office partitions and furniture. Goods are cabinet work with high polish finish. Popular prices. Items can be shipped knocked down and easily assembled by anyone.
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Frederick Hewen & Co
Wells Street
Chicago
Napoleon and Nobility Clash Over Treviso Claim
In May 1813 Emperor Francis produced papers claiming Bonaparte ancestors ruled Treviso. Napoleon retorted that his nobility dates from Marengo, knowing a future defeat would erase it and that he needed French backing to be king of France.
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Napoleon
Francis
Hapsburgs
Treviso
Marengo
France
Watchmaking Chat from Punch Cartoon
A light Punch quip shows Curate Curating a watch as Adams claims near completion. Adams notes progress and a difficulty finding a place for sommow in the finished piece.
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Adams
How to Grow 40c Wheat Salzer Seed Co Catalogue Offer
Salzer's All Seed Catalogue offers farming instructions for growing 40c wheat and promises valuable guidance to the modern farmer. Send a 4 cent stamp for the catalogue and free samples of grains and grasses for fall sowing from John A Salzer Seed Co LaCrosse Wisconsin.
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Salzer
John A. Salzer
Akron youths fined by telephone for disorderly conduct
Five young men from Akron Ohio were arrested in Massillon for disorderly conduct. They pleaded guilty by telephone to a justice of the peace in Akron and were fined one dollar plus costs by telephone.
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Akron
Ohio
Massillon
Dr Kay's Renovator Endorsed By Des Moines Resident
Des Moines Iowa resident Rev A M Shimer praises Dr Kay's Renovator for digestive relief and insomnia cure after years of trial. The medicine claims to ease dyspepsia constipation headaches nervousness neuralgia rheumatism and liver and kidney diseases. Sold by druggists 25 cents and 1 sent by mail from Dr J R Kay Medical Co Omaha Neb. Free sample and booklet offered.
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A. M. Shimer
East
Maple Street
Des Moines
Iowa
Switzers Land: Impregnable Fortifications Shape Defense
The rugged geography of Switzerland makes sea attacks impossible and gives a defending force numerous elevated positions and passes to hold. This terrain keeps the country nearly impregnable despite modern armaments and explosives.
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Switzerland
Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway Excursion Rates
Very low rates will be offered by the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway for excursions on September 1, 8 and 29 to the south for Homeseekers and Harvesters. Inquiries should be made to the nearest local agent. Women returning from summer travel can find tweed cheviot shepherds plaid and silk and wool gowns available.
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Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway
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