Christ the Alpha and Omega in Preacher's Sermon
The Rev. T. Bo Witt Talmage preaches that Christ is the supreme figure of all time. He cites scripture and history to show Jesus as the source of light and glory, urging rich illustrations and grand language to present Christ in every sermon and teaching.
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Glimpses of heavenly death from early Christian speakers
The text recalls dying remarks and visions from Wilberforce Hannah More Janeway Dr. Taylor Sir Charles Hare and others, praising Christ, heaven, and martyrdom. It juxtaposes fiery deaths with serene faith, ending with Bunyan's dream of the heavenly city and its golden streets.
State baseball league proposed with eight towns
Charleston proposes a state wide amateur league for Summer Spartanburg Greenville Laurens Orangeburg Aiken Columbia and Charleston. The plan aims to field amateur teams with modest salaries and rely on gate receipts to cover expenses. Spartanburg urged to join as part of a broader state effort. The World’s Fair features an educational exhibit praised by the National Educational Association for its potential value in child education health and exercise. Farmers prosper by growing their own grub, others’ actions need not be explained.
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New York
Louisiana Lottery Faces Renewal Fight in State
A New Orleans column argues Louisiana voters will decide whether to extend the Louisiana State Lottery charter beyond 1895. It notes that the Legislature is powerless to grant a renewal and would need a constitutional amendment, likely to be debated in May and possibly voted in 1892, with factions split along moral and fiscal lines and Governor Nicholls and church bodies opposing the extension.
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Lottery charter renewal framed as moral clash in state
The piece argues the Louisiana lottery uses financing from both parties, disarms opposition, and faces a tough moral battle to renew its charter. It notes banks would cash prizes, charitable institutions may rely on it, and anti-lottery forces expect a heated campaign with strong backing from supporters.
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Lawyer Outtted in South Carolina Livery Case
Sheriff Moss closed the livery stable of W. M. Kirksey after a creditors action by R I James Esq. Compromise forced by N B Cary Esq. paid by Kirksey the sum of 125 dollars. Kirksey retains control with funds to continue operations for days.
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Wanamaker Boycott Spreads to Athens Merchants
In Arantia Georgia on February 27 merchants in Athens signed a boycott against firms connected with Postmaster General Wanamaker citing the appointment of Matt Davin a colored man as postmaster.
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Disappearance of Atlanta Real Estate Leader McKinnon
Thomas H. McKinnon, Atlanta’s leading real estate agent, vanishes leaving wife and family in distress and creditors to mourn. Iris records show a shortage of several thousand dollars.
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Tragedy on Walnut Creek Bridge Near Swantown
On the Nickel Plate passenger train crossing a 150 foot bridge over Walnut creek near Swantown Pa the engineer refused to reverse the lever and sent a man plunging 150 feet to his death instead of risking the 100 passengers aboard. The man’s identity was not learned.
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Swantown
Savannah Mail Robbery Case Involving Railway Clerk Bethea
On Tuesday in Savannah A Bethea a Marion man was brought before the United States Commissioner to answer to the charge of robbing United States mails. Inspector Wilde framed the case by placing a marked one dollar bill in a package to Orange Park Florida. Bethea admitted placing the money in his pocket for ante keeping and intended to forward it to Superintendent Terrill. He will be held for trial.
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Marion
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Jacksonville
Wilde
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Orange Park
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Remarkable 1889 Plymouth Corn From Ancient Grains
In 1889 David Drew of Plymouth New Hampshire raised a striking corn type from grains found in a mummy wrapped in Egypt believed to be 4000 years old. The plant stood over six feet with white mid ribs and ears lacking tassels or silk. Each spikelet bore many grains with separate husks like wheat.
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Fire hits Stable as lightning strikes during storm
During a February thunderstorm the stable on Capt. R. Desportes premises was struck by lightning and caught fire. Firefighters faced water shortages but heavy rain helped limit damage.
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Horrific Revolt at Kaya Prison Women Starvation and Death
Reports from Russian exiles in London describe a brutal outbreak at the Kaya political prison. Women prisoners, after a hunger strike, endured flogging and lethal poison deaths as male inmates reacted with threats and a shared suicide pact.
A Kind-Hearted Woman Refuses Suit In Chicago
A brief eccentric exchange shows Mr Fainwed pressing a marriage offer to Mrs Mainchance who calmly declines. She notes her husband is healthy and they are friends and promises only to keep his address for future vacancy notices, amusing readers in Chicago.
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Generous Youth Reflects on School Whipping
A mother asks Tommy about his day after a teacher whipped him. The boy says the teacher is old and weak, so the thrashing didn’t hurt much. He admits crying loudly to comfort his mother and says he did it to make the old man feel happy again.
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Notable Miscues and Happenings Across Cities
Hotels in St Augustine improve while plans advance for a ten ton daily capacity iron factory in Columbia. A flood near Phoenix destroys property valued at nearly a million dollars and costs about forty lives. A cyclone in Brownsville unroofs half the houses, kills one woman, and injures others. Senator Daniel to speak at Confederate Veterans reunion in Atlanta on Apr 26. Treasury pays 57,800 to Richmond Locomotive Works for Texan battleship work. Stanley's Birmingham fee rises from fifteen to 300 guineas with managers worried he cannot be secured. Fred Walton captured in St John after stealing 35,000 from a Dallas express. Maryland redistricting passes 17 to 4 to solidify Democratic control. Martindale Creek flood drowns Null family of gypsies. bodies not recovered. Buck Evans rejects 74,000 for three-year stay with New York club. others also decline. Texas lawmakers probe ex-Treasurer Hemingway amid short accounts. 250,000 is missing but 105,550 credited. Massachusetts petitions call to stop 800,000 gallons of alcohol shipped to Africa. A distillery raid near Hillsboro leads to revenue agent Kirkpatrick wounded and a black raider killed. Rev Dr Lorimer’s pulpit tirade against Catholics followed by confession of intoxication and apology. Voorhees urges Democratic harmony in Indiana. backs Gray for Vice President in 1892 and seeks reelection to Senate. Chicago wins 1892 Exposition location after a tight vote. chaos erupts as ballots show Chicago leading 157 to 107 over New York and others.
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Chinamen Go Overboard on Ocean Journey
A Cincinnati Enquirer correspondent reports a voyage homeward for Chinese travelers during New Year festivities. The crew gambled at sea and some lost money, with several known to have jumped or fallen overboard. Many reportedly died of sickness and were buried at sea, others presumed to be at the bottom.
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Judge Pendleton Named Attorney for Richmond and Danville Railroad
The Atlanta Journal reports Judge John T. Pendleton appointed as attorney for the Richmond and Danville Railroad. Rumor suggests Pat Calhoun named general attorney for the entire Richmond system.
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