Death of Rev Hugh R Haweis Marks End of Liberal Era
The article reviews the life of Reverend Hugh Reginald Haweis, influential English clergyman who led liberal theology in the Church of England from St James Church in London. It notes his Beecher-inspired rhetoric, his frail health, his vast intellect, musical talent, and his role in shaping 19th century Anglican liberalism as he neared his 63rd birthday.
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H. R. Hawes
England
Britain
Tlaveis
Church of England
Beecher
St. James’ Church
Westmorland Street
London
Tawers
Great Britain
Haweis
Ben Joyce
Potter
New York
Sverin van Aerschedt
Jim
Iere
Hugh Reginald Haweis
Drowned Journalist Rounseville Wildman’s Career Chronicle
Rounseville Wildman, drowned when the Rio Janeiro sank outside the Golden Gate, was born in Batavia New York. He led a varied career as editor at The Statesman Boise City and editor of Overland Monthly. He served as U S consul general in Singapore, Hong Kong and other posts and authored two books.
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Rounseville Wildman
Golden Gate
California
Batgavia
N. Y
Theological Seminary
Lima
Syracuse University
Boise City
Idaho
Statesman
Washington
Wildman
Singapore
Barmen
Germany
Cleveland
Straits Settlements
Rnco
Geashal Wildman
Overland Monthly
San Francisco
McKinley
United States
Hong Kong
Letitia Aldridge
Ticky Roig
Aguinaldo
Orient
Steer by the Star poem insight by Arthur J Burdick
A reflective verse from the Los Angeles Herald urges guiding life by steadfast beacons. Though dangers loom at sea the poem praises faith and moral stars to steer vessels true toward a safe harbor.
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Arthur J. Burdick
Los Angeles Herald
The Hidden Self: A Camp Street Philosopher on Voice
An amateur philosopher on Camp Street reflects on the strange gap between self and sound. He notes how a phonograph reveals an unfamiliar, sometimes shocking voice, yet one that carries a secret thrill tied to the body's mysterious presence.
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Camp Street
Riveters from Schoenville Lose Fingers in Harsh Work
A crowd in McKees Rocks watches riveters at the Pressed Steel Car shop as forefingers are repeatedly lost. Inside workers feed rivets, outside hammer strikes misfit fingers, leading to bleeding stumps. Despite injuries none lose more than one finger.
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McKees Rocks
Schoenville
Sulphur Disinfection Method Described in Old Text
A historical disinfection method uses brick, iron kettle, and open flame to vaporize sulphur. A pint of alcohol is burned over sulphur while a room is sealed for about 24 hours. Afterward floors and woodwork are washed with carbolic acid solution and soap and water.
Daniel Webster and a Boston harness maker tale
A Boston harness shop clerk told Daniel Webster they lacked his collar size and advised him to go to a nearby store. The anecdote reflects a wit about measurements and local shop specialties in horse collars.
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Daniel Webster
Boston Taberdashers
Dickey
The Poor Cobbler and the Holiday Sign Deception
A cobbler narrates his chaotic rivalry with a diabolical sign ploy by a neighboring Italian plumber and the alderman’s threat, as police intervene. The tale centers on misread holiday signs such as Thanksgiving and Decoration Day and ends with the cobbler accidentally prospering after a sign misstep.
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Eaferypody
Dot Enterprise
Hans
Job
Washington
Det Dago
Det
St. Patrick
John
Christopher Columbus
America
Cobbler
Christopher
Columbus
How They Managed It Sing Sing Star of Hope
An ex-sailor recalls passengers on a ship who refused to walk on the wooden deck. They laid a carpet to help them, wind blew it away, and the crew nailed it down after the captain steered the ship through tacks.
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Bill
Dialogue Fracas Over Marriage Attention Sparks Spat
In a domestic exchange, Mr Meekton dismisses the idea that married women should receive less attention than before, insisting he now minds her prickly concerns more than ever. His wife Henrietta questions the notion as they debate marital rituals.
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Mr. Meekton
Henrietta
Slip of the Tongue A Freshman’s Timely Defense
In the Yale Record piece a freshman pleads for leniency after missing time due to detained business. The professor questions the request while the student cites urgent duties and a desire for extra grace.
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Laura
Yale
Prompt Dinner Plan With Bridget In Five Minute Ice Cream
The dialogue notes a request to serve dinner at six. Bridget informs it is three o'clock and will start making frozen custard in the five minute ice cream freezer to prepare the dessert on time.
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Bridget
Joost
Not So Steady Skating Lesson Sparks Skepticism
An old man calls a man steady, a boy doubts him after a park skating lesson. The boy challenges the old man's view, citing the afternoon as proof. The exchange centers on misjudged reliability witnessed during a skating session.
Willing to Demonstrate Bluffer and Dentist Exchange
The Ohio State Journal records a brief exchange where Bluffer questions a tooth extraction and Dr Dent proposes pulling another tooth to grant more time. The dialogue centers on readiness and a chance given.
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Dr. Dent
Xaw
Two Heads Combine in Mysterious Union
Lovers unite in a fusion of minds as two heads become one, a striking bond that sparks fear and fascination. The mysterious partnership seems to erase individual selves, leaving observers torn between awe and caution.
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Pucener
MR. Wildman
U. S
Iciaalling
Usent
C. B. Lewis
Finnegan
Ron
M. Quad
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