Henry Clay and missionary routes to Burma and Sumter
April 12 obituary notes Henry Clay born Hanover Virginia and later Maiden Massachusetts. It highlights his Brown University education and shift to theology, his mission service in India and Burma, baptism by immersion, resulting controversy, converting many and translating the Bible into Burmese. Also mentions General John Porter Hatch’s death in New York City with Civil War era ties.
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Henry Clay
Hanover
Burma
Maiden
Mass
Brown Univer
Judson
Keptic
Andover Theological Seminary
India
Immeraton
Sumter
John Porter Hatch
New York City
The Democratic Ticket in Oregon Elections
The Oregon democracy presents a strong, representative ticket at Portland with broad appeal across the state. A rising tide of support is noted as voters in all regions, including thousands who stayed home in 1900, could be mobilized to influence June’s election. The East Oregonian urges vigorous democracy for better government and pledges God speed.
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Portland
Oregon
East
Oregonian
Smells as Sweet Editor Rosewater Faces Bribery Arrest
An Omaha Bee editor Rosewater is accused of corrupt practice for bribing legislators. The letter argues for severe penalties and full public exposure to deter corruption, urging vigorous action and publicity to shame offenders and protect public integrity.
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Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Ife
Oregon’s path to initiative and referendum urged
The piece argues that initiative and referendum, seeded in Oregon 25 years ago, will mature into a cornerstone of popular government. It deems the people the rightful lawmakers and suggests political questions should rest with voters, noting Oregon’s gradual progress toward this ideal.
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Oregon
Oregona
Initiative and Referendum for Self Government
The passage argues that the initiative and referendum empower the people to govern themselves, reducing reliance on political bosses. It asserts that once people adopt this form, they will continually extend it, benefiting polite and social life through broader participation in government.
Sweet Alice Ben Bolt author remembered in Newark obituary
Obituary notes Thomas Dunn English of Newark New Jersey author of Ben Bolt born in Philadelphia in 181% attended a Friends school in Burlington studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1839 admitted to bar 1846 wrote many plays in Philadelphia West Virginia lawyer and physician War Democrat served in New Jersey Assembly and United States House of Representatives 1890 his fame rests on the poem Ben Bolt recalling Alice and the old homestead with vivid village imagery
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Thomas Dunn English
Ben Bolt
Newark
N. J
Philadelphia
William Penn
Monmouth County
Burlington
Person
University of Pennsylvania
Carpenter
James K. Polk
English
New York
Custom House
Post Office
Dr. English
West Virginia
Hackensack
New Jersey Assembly
United States
House of Representatives
Sweet Alice
Ben Bolt of the Salt Sea Gale Poem Fragment
A fragment evokes enduring friendship with Ben Bolt, noting change from old to new yet affirming steadfast nature. The speaker reflects after twelve months of friendship, praising Thy presence as a blessing and truth amid the salt sea gale.
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Ben Bolt
Bridging Capital and Labor for Future Prosperity
An article argues that distrust between labor and capital stems from a crippling environment and urges wider worker outlook to foster amicable cooperation. It claims united action boosts competitive industry and national progress through improved relations and shared purpose.
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Percy Longmuir
The
Engineering Magazine
I Can Do All My Own Work Now
Mrs. Janeie Marshall of Whiting Kansas writes she suffered kidney trouble and female weakness. After using Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Lotion Tablets she reports being entirely cured in under three months and able to do all her own work.
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Janeie Marshall
Whiting
Jackson Co
Kansas
Dr. Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Peruna praised by notable figures and readers alike
Letters from Mrs Gridley Mrs Longstreet and others extol Peruna as a grand tonic and effective catarrh remedy. Lucius B Gridley Mary Kennedy and Geo W Smith share positive personal results and recommend the remedy. Readers are invited to write Dr Hartman for free advice from The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
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James Longstreet
Lucius EK. Gridley
Captain Gridley
T Street
Washington, D. C
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Lucius B. Gridley
Mary J. Kennedy
Armour & Co
Omaha
Neb
Peruna
West Sixty-second Street
Chicago
Geo. W. Smith
Murphysboro
Ill
Andrean Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Ohio
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Walla
You
Wall Street
Gridley
Dewey
Manila
Mrs. Gridley
Olympia
Umatill County
Joseph Ell
Sand & Brick
Trucking & Transferring
Lantz Bros
Pendleton Planing Lumber Yard
R. Forster
Proprital
Neagle Brother
Water St
Main
Gray’s Harbor
A. C. Shaw
Sound Ae
Warehous
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