Martyrs of the Needle in Rev Talmage Sermon
Brooklyn June 3 sermon by Rev Talmage argues against female idleness and for equal opportunity. He cites ancient labor, modern wage injustice, and the moral duty to empower women to work and earn fair pay, urging societal and religious reform. He praises industrious women and condemns exploiting employers and idle luxury.
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Broadway
Alreat
Miss Hosmer
Rosa Bonheur
Miss Mitchell
Tydin
Lucrecia Mott
Quaker Meeting House
Lang
Abo
Stake
Inquisition
God
Washington
The Call for Justice for Sewing Women of New York
A rousing address condemns flattery of women and demands justice for 50 000 sewing workers in New York and Brooklyn. It cites brutal wages and poor conditions, urges female self reliance, and argues against relying on ballots alone to secure rights.
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New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Latimer
Ridley
Women’s Protective Union
Jie
Heaven
Hell
Fden’s
Life of a dying actress contrasted with a saintly aunt
The passage contrasts a dying actress famed for luxury with a saintly aunt who devoted herself to caring for others. The auntie is praised for her meek spirit and practical charity, while the actress is depicted as living a vain life ending in tragedy. The auntie’s death draws community homage and brushes of japonicas at her resting.
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Tagedy
Auntie
Solomon
Jesus
Judea
Government Dismissals Stir Washington Officials and Citizens
Wholesale removals sweep through government offices in Washington raising alarm among office holders boardinghouse keepers and businessmen. The Dockery bill faces added pressure as about 2000 workers may lose jobs before winter with veterans among those removed and calls for a year’s notice to ease transitions. Secretary Smoke Smith reports 212 old veterans dismissed with 60 reinstated and a record of 760 appointments 176 reinstatements 883 dismissals and 89 resignations between March 4 1803 and April 19 1894.
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Washington
Government Printing Office
Benedict
Bee Hive
North Capitol Street
War Department
Census Bureau
Smoke Smith
Congress
Tragedy Strikes Bennettsville as Moore Shot by Breeden
In Bennettsville on June 6 a double barreled shotgun fatality ends in Moore injuring, Breeden the shooter. Both are Marlboro county residents and related by marriage. Witnesses say liquor sparked the quarrel and Moores family rush to his side as doctors declare his wound hopeless. Fourteen hours after the incident Moore is removed to his mother’s home.
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Bennettsville
J. Douglas Moore
Slenry
Breeden
Moore
Marlboro County
Adams
Miss Moore
A. Kollock
Cheraw
Ile
Crop Conditions Weekly State Weather Bulletin
The State Observer notes variable conditions with a late June cold wave causing light frost in Piedmont. Cotton harmed while corn and oats hold color. drought risk rises, many crops needing soaking rain. Reports show Georgetown 1.00, Beaufort 1.70, Kfingham 1.28 inches last week.
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CoLuMaBra
Bauer
Piedmont
North Carolina
Beaufort
Florence
Williamsburg
Drougut
Georgetown
Kfingham
Government claims $15 million against Stanford estate sparks San Francisco debate
Attorney General Olney filed a $15 million claim May 26 against the late Senator Stanford estate in San Francisco Probate Court. If upheld the estate’s $17.6 million appraised value would be wiped out, threatening the Stanford University endowment of 5 million. Mrs. Stanford vows to fight. The case could proceed in federal or California courts.
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San Francisco
Stanford
Olney
Senator Stanford
Stanford University
United States
Supreme Court
Coffee
Governor Tillman Wins Support for Dispensary Law
The column reports that Governor Tillman impressed an audience at a convention and secured a decisive majority backing a State Dispensary law. The New York Times notes dissent and applause during the governor’s remarks and describes the final show of hands as overwhelmingly in favor.
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Columnia
New York Times
Tillman
Butler Replies to Allianceman on Subtreasury and Railroads
M. C. Burner of Washington responds to Allianceman letter about Butler's views on the subtreasury plan and constitutional amend ment questions. Burner argues abandonment of subtreasury, asserts government railroads possible, and clarifies his own railroad client history while disputing Allianceman’s assertions. He cites Congress debates, Alliance members, and constitutional power in peace and war contexts.
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Audltor Register
Allianceman
Mitchel
Butler
Alliance
South Carolina
M. C. Burner
Washington
Miner Massacre Flares in Peoria Illinois Clash at Mine
Civil War like attack by Peoria district miners on the Little Brothers mine in Tazewell County. A dead man Edward Blower and multiple wounded including James and Peter Little. gunfire, fires, and possible deaths among the attackers and defenders amid a siege led by a miner with dual revolvers. sheriff's posse unable to control the mob.
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Illinois
Peoria
Ill
Brothers
Tazewell County
Wesley City
Edward Blower
Bartonville
Rock
James Little
Peter Little
Peter Little, Jr
Wm Dieden
Brutonville
Little Brothers
Sheriffrederick
Pekin
County
Littles
John Jackson
Ed Little
Gus
Fred Moritz
John Rockey
Ed Bloor
Musical homes attract with piano or organ appeal
Encourages investing in a piano or organ for homes and children. Promotes Ludden Bates Southern Music House of Savannah Georgia established 1870, claiming to have supplied 50 000 instruments, offering free catalogs and fair prices and honorable treatment.
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Ludden & Bates
Southern Music House
Sarahnah
Great
Music House of
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