Scotland’s Burns Crowned in Dumfries Across a World
A vivid portrait of Robert Burns and his life in Dumfries as the Burns homeland grows from historic savagery to gentle memory. The article traces his move from Ellerslie to Dumfries in 1766 1791, his trials with Jean Armour and Highland Mary, and the iconic sites of his final years and grave at St. Michael’s kirk.
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Scotland
Ayrshire
Kirkcudbrightshire
Dumfriesshire
Ayr
Kirkcudbright
Dumfries
Lowther
O' Ellisland
St. Michael's Kirk
Jean
Borne
Dumffies
Elisland
Jean Armour
Mary’ Campbell
Mary
Greenock
Burns
Robert
Francis Wallace
William Nivol
Buras
Burns of Auld Lang Syne and Dumfries relics of fame
Article traces Robert Burns life from Edinburgh fame to Dumfries years, detailing his marriage to Jean Armour, financial strains, and final days. It highlights Burns sites in Dumfries, especially the Globe Tavern and Burns Cottage, with vivid notes on relics, the cottage’s preservation, and memories of his poetic era and personal trials.
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Dumfries
Burns
Globe
Coila
Shakespeare Street
Burna Cottage
John Barleycorn
Globe Tavern
Hyslop
Smith
Dumries
Pacad
Polly Stewart
Poe
Jean
Tribute and Grave Reflections On A Poetic Figure
A fragmentary meditation on memory and poetry quotes graveyard scenes and a tribute to a celebrated poet. It contemplates fame, generosity, and humanity while contrasting the monument with the living impact of the poet's work and ideals. The text includes lines about devotion to poetry, mortality, and enduring legacy.
Prohibitionist's Radical Sermon Sparks Camp Scene
A temperance preacher at Pitman Grove New Jersey August 1 denounced Postmaster General Wanamaker and temperance leaders. Rev Roger’s radical critique triggered shock among attendees as some left and others criticized the sermon amid heated exchanges.
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Pitman Grove
N. J
James
Rogers
Beverly
Wanamaker
New York
Graw
New Jersey
General Fisk
B. C. Lippincott
Woodbury
Australian ballot ruling overturns lower court decision
The Supreme Court nullifies an election result under the Australian ballot system. Lush, Democrat, won the Justice seat with a majority, but failed to notify the Clerk in time. The lower District Court supported Price, but the high court held the ballot law mandatory and enforced its details, predicting further litigation.
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Hever
Mon
Supreme Court
Office of Justice
Lush
Price
District Court
Houch
Summer living hints and cheap fabrics from Allegheny shop
Practical tips for staying cool at home advise avoiding sun cooking less, using matting curtains and shades to keep flies out, and daily baths. Shop Arthur Schondelmyer & Co. offers low price lace curtains, window shades, gingham and satines, with mailings at 8c and 10c per yard and carpets, wall paper, dry goods at 68 and 70 Obiast in Allegheny.
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Arthur Schondelmyer & Co
Allegheny
How to Wash Fiannele from Walker's Wax Soap
Do not soak multiple garments at once. Use lukewarm water to make a light suds with Walker's Wax Soap and wash with minimal rubbing. Rinse until all soap is gone, then remove while dripping wet and air dry. Iron when damp, shaping gently with a moderately hot iron to avoid shrinkage.
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Walker
No substitute for pure beer for a healthy summer drink
Advertisement notes that no substitute for pure beer exists as a healthy summer drink. It mentions Z. Wainwright & Co. and directs readers to contact via postal card or telephone 5525 for delivery or inquiries.
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Z. Wainwright & Co
Fievrep India Silks Sale Cuts Prices On Dress Tees
A local ad notes Fievrep India Silks offering dress tees originally priced at 125 dollars now reduced to 5e close, with limited quantities. Details unclear due to garbled text but indicates a clearance or discount event attracting shoppers seeking lower prices on silk tees.
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India
Iucus & Hackr
Power of Congress to regulate elections under the Constitution
The article argues that Congress holds a secondary remedial power to regulate or alter state election procedures only to address contingencies such as a state failing to be represented in Congress. It traces representation from the Confederation onward, noting the primary power resides in state legislatures to hold elections, while Congress may intervene if representation lapses or is burdensome to voters, with Hamilton’s writings cited as foundational.
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Congress
George Ticknor Curtis
New York Sun
Congress of the Confederation
Union
Revolutionary Congress
United States
Con
Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton
House of Representatives
Clara
Federal role in elections remains constrained by states
The passage argues Congress cannot enact laws to favor or suppress any political party or to override state election control. It states Congress may only regulate when a state lacks a system or has rules that unfairly advantage a class of voters. No current case justifies federal overreach.
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Bates
Congress
Trouble Averted Over City Redistricting At Fall Election
A court struggle over city redistricting risked invalidating voter registers for the fall election. Judge Collier approved the commission report, then rescinded to preserve existing districts. The county commissioners halt changes until after the election, avoiding a mass voter swear-in requirement.
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Collier
Collier Toi
Judge refuses injunction in Mardoff vs Acme Tanning case
Judge Magee refused to grant the injunction or appoint a receiver in the suit by Christian Mardoff against Acme Tanning Company. The court urged a public sale of the company's property with proper publication of time and place.
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Magee
Christian Mardoff
Acme Tanning Company
Johnny Bull's Whip and a French Missionary Visit
The Rev. Camille Iseult, a French missionary from Chili, passed through the city yesterday on his way home. He reports most Chileans support the Government and foresee no outbreak except against the English who own railroads and many assets. He says widespread grumbling over English revenue may spark a revolution directed at Britain, not the Government.
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Camille Iseult
Chili
England
Cost of a term of court at Erie court costs
The Erie term cost about seven thousand dollars, including jurors witnesses and court official fees. Miles Walker a 17 year old offender was sentenced to Morganza Reform School after being convicted of taking letters from the post office at Phillipsburg Center county. Six persons were naturalized in the United States Court during the term.
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United States
Miles Walker
Erie
Phillipsburg
Center County
Morganza Reform School
Sheriff Sues Over Deputy Pay From Steel Strike
Sheriff McCandless filed suit against Allegheny Bessemer Steel Company W G Park and E L Clark to recover 4000 claimed as reimbursement for deputy sheriffs paid during the Duquesne strike last year. At peak over 100 deputies served. suit seeks repayment per prior agreement.
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McCandless
Allegheny Bessemer Steel Company
W.G. Park
E. L. Clark
Duquesne
Commonwealth v Patterson et al in Criminal Court
Commonwealth alleges charges against George Patterson Peter Martin Oscar Swerling Bridget Sullivan Davia Mayer Ernest Dorn Valentine Henn Charles R Bryson and Frank ane in a multi defendant criminal court action. Proceedings focus on identity acts and alleged offenses with case scheduling pending in superior court records.
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Criminal Court — Commonwealth
George Patterson
Peter Martin
Oscar Swerling
Bridget Sullivan
Davia Mayer
Ernest Dorn
Valentine Henn
Charles R. Bryson
Frankane
Trout Stocking Run Through Pittsburg to Yellowstone Park
Car No. 7 of the United States Fish Commission passed through Pittsburg yesterday bound for the West. W. A. Canningham led the trip as he hauled trout to Northville Michigan, thence to Yellowstone Park to stock the streams there.
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United States Fish Commission
Pittsburg
W. A. Canningham
Northville
Mich
Yellowstone Park
Texas Representative Miller Travels East as He Questions Force Bill
State Representative S. BE. Miller of Texas passed through Union Station yesterday en route to the East. He stated Texas did not mind the force bill’s passage, asserting the Lone Star State always held honest elections where every citizen had a chance to vote.
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S. BE. Miller
Texas
Union Station
Lone Star State
Second Popular Excursion to Lake Chautauqua and Falls
Via Allegheny Valley K. R. on Tuesday August 5, a round trip excursion to Lake Chautauqua and return, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Thousand Islands with stops allowed, prices 7 to 12 dollars. Tickets valid 15 days. train leaves Union Station at 8:30 a.m. Eastlake coaches and Pullman parlor buffet cars. Tickets allow stopovers at Lake Chautauqua returning.
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Niagara Falls
Toronto
Thousand Islands
Union Station
Eastlake
Thousand Island
Lake Chautauqua
Walker's Wax Soap Claims and Cost Advantage
An advertising note asserts Walker's Wax Soap has not compelled anyone to use it, yet thousands have used it with no harm and lasting wear. It costs about the same as ordinary soaps and is said to be more economical, urging readers to ask their grocer for Walker's Wax Soap.
Conkio Offers Ant Coe in Ener Ua
Fragmentary OCR notes show names like Conkio and Ant Coe tied to an energy related item in what appears to a local brief. Readable bits suggest a transaction or offer but details are unclear.
Magdalen Homes Aid Women Through Reform Labor
In Philadelphia August weather, a correspondent highlights Magdalen Homes as a humane approach to poverty and crime. The article examines daily life for 16 to 25 year old residents, their training in sewing and schooling, and a system of fictitious names to protect their pasts. It notes high success rates, ongoing oversight, and letters from former residents celebrating improved lives, juxtaposing this with the risks of poverty driving vice.
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Dispatch
Philadelphia
Bellamy
Magdalen
Tolstoi
Magdalen Societies
Children’s Hospital
Pennsylvania Hospital
John Wanamaker
Gof
M. D
C. H
New Supreme Court Docket Power Aims At Capital Cases
Washington August 1. Lawyers learn Congress can reshape law as James Leeper and Edward Powell seek capital case relief under a new act. A writ of error may be filed for death-penalty convictions, with automatic stay and expedited review, promising easier access to the Supreme Court for capital cases.
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United States Supreme Court
Congress
Supreme Court
James Leeper
Edward Powell
Coryell County
Tex
Court of Appeals
G. P. M. Turner
Memphis
Hart
Turner
United States Circuit Court of
Western District
United States
Arkansas
Mississippi
South Carolina
Kemmler
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court of the
Texas
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