The Bow of Orange Ribbon Opens a New York Romance
In 1621 New York a wealthy Dutch patriarch Joris Van Heemskirk contemplates marriage alliances for his daughter Katherine with Elder Semple’s son Nell. Tension rises over English suitors, house and land gifts, and attempts to steer Katherine away from tempting influences as family loyalties and social ambitions collide.
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The Morals of Americans by Charles Cuthbert Hall
Dr. Cuthbert Hall of Union Theological Seminary argues American morality is decaying despite a worldly mobility. He cites weak religious engagement, apathy toward spiritual life, and a drift from lofty ideals noted at the Buffalo Presbyterian assembly. Also cited are similar cautions from Dr. Coyle.
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Harper's Weekly
Too-Ready Revolver Calls for Stricter Gun Laws
In a New York Tribune piece, editors argue for strict state and commonwealth gun controls. They urge prohibiting revolvers and knives without permits, with rigorous licensing and imprisonment for violators, citing the Andrew H. Green case and comparing to Britain’s safeguards.
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Speed the Time music and civilization debate
A Minneapolis Times excerpt extols music as a civilizing force and warns ragtime can provoke violence. It envisions future city safe rooms for practice in every ward and proposes compulsory use of such facilities for beginners and performers, likening noisy neighbors to violators of law.
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Red Peter of Servia Faces Nemesis After Reign of Blood
A London Saturday Review piece argues the Servian king Peter, dubbed a terror, sustains a regime of fear with spies and false accusations. The article notes brigandage, unpaid soldiers, and abandoned public works as the nation grows wary.
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Use of Vast Fortunes and Civic Progress
Harper's Weekly argues wealth should promote civilization through advancing knowledge. It notes rich men invest in scientific usefulness and knowledge spread, while relief of suffering often receives less attention. Large fortunes shape pursuits but not personal happiness. accumulated wealth becomes productive capital.
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Real Heroes Are Modest Says Providence Journal
The Providence Journal argues real bravery seeks no reward and shuns publicity. It contends modesty is essential to heroism and that Carnegie funds should pursue truly deserving recipients.
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Strategy lessons from war as told by a Tribune quote
The Chicago Tribune cites general principles of strategy as timeless and simple, noting Forest’s adage of “getting the fastest with the mostest men.” It compares Japanese and Russian deployments, arguing the Japanese fielded more troops in key battles and highlighting Japanese generals as superior strategists.
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Work for Convicts in State Road Program
In a St. Louis good roads convention address, David R. Francis proposed using state prisoners for outdoor road work. He argued it would cost taxpayers more upfront but yield greater long term benefit, improving convict health and producing goods without competing with free labor. Kansas City Journal.
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