Schelm's Threats Shadow a Russian Gala and Wedding
A palace intrigue unfolds as Jana Vernin plots a wedding to Count Vladimir Lanin while her father Councilor Wernin frets over the powerful and ominous Privy Councilor Schelm. Schelm’s menace looms as invitations reveal danger and potential ruin for the family amid courtly maneuvering.
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Pyaneel
Paris
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The Rise and Fall of Johnson Sides at Reno
A wandering tale follows Johnson Sides in Reno where he courts attention as a self styled prophet. He colludes with figures like Wiggins and profits from Oakland property while weather and trains complicate travel.
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Wiggins
Sahara
Pacific Hotel
San Francisco
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Canada
Pacific Slope
Reno
Davis
Sam Davis
Mr. Sides
Mr. Davis
Johnson
Sam
Man Seeks His Own Room in Home as Personal Domain
A Detroit Free Press piece discusses a husband desiring a private area in the house where he can act as lord of his space. The concept centers on a room with personal comforts and allowances for his smoking, reading, and relaxation without disturbances.
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Detroit
Western Union Expands Standard Time Sales Nationwide
The Western Union rapidly extends its business of selling standard time across the country. The success adds another striking proof of the adage that time is money.
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Philadelphia Press
Western Union
Eight Hour Day Movement Backed by Masons
The St. Louis Globe Democrat cites King Alfred the Great as an eminent Mason who framed the eight hour division of work rest and recreation. The article notes the Fraternity’s moral and active support as workers seek a broad declaration for the eight hour wage day.
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Alfred the Great
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Genius Under Pressure
Will Carleton recalls writing Apple Blossoms in a Detroit newspaper office. An imperative call for more copy spurred him to dash off the verses in minutes, focusing on space over content.
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Will Carleton
Detroit
Chamberlains Pain Balm Endorsement From Iowa Reader
Henry Valerius of Harper Keokuk County Iowa reports strong belief in Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism noting it has done more for him than any other medicine and endorses it with confidence.
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Chamberlain
Henry Valerius
Harper
Miracles Are Myths: Eminent Scholars Debunk The Supernatural
A collection of opinions from E D Cope Daniel Greenleaf Thompson Herrmann Seth Pancoast and others on miracles in the Bible and whether modern magicians could duplicate past marvels. They discuss interference with natural laws sleight of hand and allegorical readings of Genesis and scripture.
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Tarn Dispatch
E. D. Cope
University of Pennsylvania
Daniel Greenleaf Thompson
Herrmann
Moses
Seth Pancoast
Elijah
Miracles as Manifestations Beyond Natural Law
A reflective essay argues that miracles are manifestations beyond comprehension and that biblical miracles are allegorical myth rather than strict history. It discusses the unity of life, the limits of science, and questions the historicity of Judges, Samuel, Elijah, and Moses with allegorical readings and symbolic links.
Mesmeric Marvels in Elisha and Biblical Wonders
An analysis suggests Elisha's miracles blend belief and possible natural explanations. The author contrasts biblican healings with mind power concepts, noting phase shifts of energy, magnetic polarity, and distant cures. This meditation links Jesus miracles to older traditions and hints at occult interpretations.
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Elisha
Jesus
Iamblichus
Ben Hada
Houdin
Heller
Leter
Alexander Wilder
Kademea
Miracles and miracles in religious texts explained
John Ransom Bridge of the Boston Theosophic Society argues that miracles are unexplainable events or deviations from nature as defined by Webster. He contends many biblical miracles are symbolic or imaginative, and that Jesus’ feats may reflect natural phenomena or possibilities existing ages ago and today.
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Webster
Joshua
Jesus
Johns Ransom Bridge
The
Boston Theosophic Society
The Science of Miracles and Natural Occultism
A scientist refutes miracles as supernatural, arguing that seemingly miraculous events are natural phenomena. The speaker critiques traditional miracles as delusions and explores natural magic and occult powers as legitimate but often counterfeited by tricks.
A Cause For Every Event in Solar Christ Belief
A reader argues Christianity is a new form of solar worship with Christ as a sun god. He claims miracles are natural solar phenomena, cites water into wine and bread as sun driven, links Christ’s death and resurrection to the winter solstice, and notes Christ’s birth on December 25 alongside John the Baptist’s baptism.
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Chris
Christ
John the Baptist
Lourdes
San Tennaro
Naples
Faith
Mme, Blavatsky
Marquise DI Lanza
The Miracles Of Today And Ancient Faiths
A critical essay contrasts modern Catholic miracles with biblical wonders, arguing both realms claim marvels. It questions canonization rules and notes alleged feats attributed to Lourdes and San Gennaro, while contrasting Catholic marvels with Protestant skepticism and even hypothetical feats through natural selection.
Palpable Deceptions and Medieval Miracle Skepticism
The writer disputes miracles and cites Disraeli’s Curiosities of Literature noting the Gloucestershire blood of Christ hoax as a duck blood trick. He argues medieval miracles often lack supernatural meaning and claims modern inventions make such claims explainable.
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Disraeli
Gloucestershire
Allan McLane Hamrrrtow
Bellanyites Nominated State Ticket in Rhode Island
The Bellanyites nominated a state ticket in Rhode Island and the ballot was voted on last week. Ibsenites discuss forming a political party in Massachusetts. Libbeyites may nominate a presidential candidate for 1892.
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Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Laura Jean Libbeyites
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