The Sioux Ghost Dance and Its Decline in Indian History
A historical examination of the ghost dance among Sioux Indians, tracing its origins in the 1890s, its perceived messianic belief, and the eventual suppression by Indian agents and the military after violent clashes at Wounded Knee. The article notes the ritual’s decline through repeated prohibitions and fading belief, with lingering curiosity about its origins and impact.
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Eich
Turkey
Egypt
Doubnes
Milesionaries
North America
Pine Ridge
Old Medicine Man
Sitting Bull
Wounded Knee Creek
Big Fout
Arma
Indiana
Custer
Big Foot
A Novel Left Hand Dinner Party Idea
A hostess plans a playful party inviting guests to arrive with right hands bound and sign a guestbook with their left hand. Soloists perform left handed accompaniments while a man from Royal College of Surgeons, William MacCorpnac, is noted for his odd lab routine.
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Elecu Howlet
William MacCorPnac
Royal College of Surgeons
Names From Celebrities in Language and History
The article discusses how famous names influence language with examples like Wellington boots and Gladstone bags, and traces origins of terms such as the boycott linked to Capt. Doycott. It notes varying fame levels needed to seed phrases and cites historical figures and anecdotes from Ireland, England, and early American journalism. It also mentions Republican convention survivors and a Paris, Loe, and Mediterranean railroad loss due to reduced English travel.
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Dreas
Iron Duke
Brougham
Lord Brougham
England
Victoria
Cormack Macarthy
Blarney
Carew
Capt
Doycott
Land League
Amelia Bloomer
Marta Lee
Boston
Maria
Pew
Reece
Paris, Looe and Mediterranean
Frans
Bishop Hartzell Africa Missionary Leader Honored
Joseph C Hartzell, renowned Methodist bishop, travels Africa and the continent’s future hosts his influence. He won renown for rescuing four lives during a Evanston flood, earned praise for his education work in New Orleans and Freedmen’s Aid, and shaped regional church policy. He prepared at Garrett and began ministry in Illinois, later guiding publications and school boards. His work includes reconstruction era education and church leadership across the South and Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Tartzelt
Stjteatman
England
Europe
Africa
Lhwest
Thas
Athos
Nartzell
Christan
Robert Moffatt
David Livington
Alexander Mackay
Haybington
Hartzell
Moline
Hartel
Garrett Biblical Institate
Evanston
Michigan
Chirage
Harteet
John P. Newman
Wmehop
BMRB
New Orleans
Martell
Southwetern Christian Advocate
Brent
Nome
Methodist Book Concern
Hertnell
Freedmen's Aid
Methodial Episcopal Church
R. 8
Rust
Martzell
Dr. Hortnett
Attccon
Rist
Peechmen's All Society
No. 5 Jobo Street author Richard Whitelng noted
Richard Whitelng, the London celebrity, is discussed for his novel No. 5 Jobo Street and his next work. He recently left the Daily News after long service and jokes about a 10 o clock London breakfast, showing his playful persona.
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Richard Whitelng
Jobo Street
Daily News
London
Philadelphia Post
Court languages of czar and czarina revealed
An 1880s report notes the czar and czarina converse in English and German with rare use of French and Italian in private. The czarina learned Russian after betrothal and speaks it slowly with a good accent and notable distaste for certain sounds.
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Russia
NEW METHODIST BISHOP NOMINEE NAMED IN CONFERENCE
Bishop-Elect John W. Hamilton of New York is among initial candidates for election. Born March 8 1848 in Weeton Virginia he studied at Mount Union and Boston University and preached in the Pittsburg and New England conferences. He founded the People’s church in Boxton and has chaired five general conferences.
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John W. Hamilton
Freedmen's Aid and Southern Educational Society
Dr. Hamilton
New York
Freedmen's Aid and
Southern Educational Society
Weeton
Mount Union College
Boston University
Pittsburg
New England
Malden
People’s Church
Boxton
Ansious
M.C. A. Mason
Freedmen's Aid Soclety
Hamilton
Episcopal Board
Methodi of Bishops
Two Appendices Found in Indianapolis Patient
A Boston Post excerpt tells of a marriage strain and reconciliation between Annie and George, showing a wife determined to maintain dignity while a husband falls into estrangement. After months, a farewell underscores longing, then a reunion as the pair acknowledge shared relief and vow to avoid pride. An Indianapolis case reports a man found to have two appendices after surgery.
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George
Annie
South
Boston Post
Heroism and education seen through Helen Keller tale
The piece profiles Helen Keller and Elizabeth Robinson at Perkins Institute, highlighting endurance and learning. It recalls classroom readings from Kingsley and Elizabeth’s arithmetic struggles, noting her bravery and humor, and ends with a humorous wartime anecdote about a shop raid and a magistrate’s arrest, reflecting resilience amid danger.
Dining at Race Horse Speed
A Atlantic Monthly critique contrasts the frenetic dining habits of the American upper crust with calmer European meals. It describes guests rushing through oysters to fruit, endless chatter, and a hostess steering guests toward cigars and exits as servants struggle to manage a rapid, hurried dinner scene.
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Atlantic Monthly
Chinese Edict Elevates Ward Demigod in U S Copy
The Pekin legation sent to the Bason Institute of Massachusetts an attested copy of the imperial edict making General Frederick Townsend Ward of Salem a demigod for his service to China. Ward founded the Chinese army and later commanded by Gordon. The document bears seals of Chinese and American governments and is the only original Chinese copy found in this country. the State Department holds only an English translation.
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Uni States
Pekin
China
Bason Institute
Massachusetts
Frederick Townsend Ward
Salem
Ward
Gordon
State Department
New York Roof Garden for Consumptives Shelter
A demo neighborhood feature in New York highlights a hospital for consumptives with a roof garden. Men’s sitting room windows reach to the floor lettingcullerere walk out to the roof and enjoy the view and air.
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Bowl Garden
New York
Cullerere
Woman ignorance of right hand shocks Chicago Chronicle readers
A Chicago Chronicle item notes a colored woman's exclusion from evidence in court due to not knowing her right from her left. The column mocks simple knowledge gaps and mentions a crowd at a matinee audience misdirected by ushers. It also lists Queen Victoria's lineage and a jumble of royal birthdays.
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Deaton
Parrow
United States
Helen Keller
Abeli
Eilzabeth Robin
Perkins Institation For the
Heston
Kingsley
Elizabeth
Edith
Go Chronicle
Lion helps guard ornate Louvre furniture found in Riyseea
A garbled note mentions the Garde Meubie Louvre and a lion aiding discovery in Riyseea. The fragmented text implies a treasure or artifact hunt with royal or museum connotations. Specific names and clear events are absent, but a historic or exotic setting is suggested.
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Ber
Louvre
Ail of
Riyseea
Bat
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Cosmopolitan
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Atchison, Topeka
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Pullman
Loulaville
Kansas
Jared
Tex
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Tose
Philadelphia
Galisha A. Grow
Edger *Ton
Akron
Edgerton
Ulric Sloan
General Brinkerbo
Ohio
Indianapolis News
South Africa
Methodist Church
Josh C. Hartert
Afelon
Hiehep Hortfell
Aftton
Iwran Anit
NEW Methodist
Bishop Hamilton
Mather
Lunet
Sam
Mr. M
Engagmenta
Kembeth Botta
Tomasco
Tomasso
Duchess of York
Queen
Prince of Wales
York
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