13 Dec 1901
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Newspaper
The Bellefontaine Republican
Location
Bellefontaine, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
1
Dr C W Heffner practises at 30 East Columbus Avenue as a oculist and oculary surgeon. Treatment of the eyes and gazing disorders for defective vision are among the specialties offered.
A polemical denunciation argues that lynching of African Americans in Mississippi springs from white fear and racial prejudice. The author frames mob violence as a brutality of Southern society, calling for enforcement of lawful trials, federal intervention, and moral accountability while condemning mob justice and urging governors to act decisively.
A fragmentary speech argues that Mississippi cannot sustain statehood if mobs harm Black citizens without due process. It calls for a federal anti lynching law, warns of territorial status if mob rule prevails, and urges protection for Black and mixed-race residents amid rising violence. The speaker threatens personal risk to defend constitutional rights and criticizes state actions.
War Department releases Major General Adas R. Chaffee plan for Philippine governance. He calls for keeping troops in place through 1903, establishing a Manila post with two cavalry squadrons, two artillery batteries, two infantry regiments, hospital and storehouse, estimated at 500000 dollars. He cites Samar disaster as consequence of overconfident pacification and warns brigandage will be hard to stamp out.
A reflective reminiscence of an autumn wander through a remote countryside. The narrator recalls driving an unfrequented road, curiously observing a weathered house, and discovering a grave marker on a hill. The piece ends with contemplations on mortality and the Judgment Day.
A fragment from 19th century papers describes a poem attributed to Burns found among Mrs. Berringwa’s papers who died in 1885. It details connections to Monmouth shire and Mrs Curre, with notes on manuscript provenance and hoped discovery of the original text. The verses praise lost Nancy and lament love and beauty with Scottish imagery and dialect.
Daily escorted trips across California and Oregon by Chicago Union Pacific and Northwest Line. Personal conductors depart Chicago on Tuesdays and Thursdays with touring sleeping cars, low fares, and short travel times. Inquiries to D W Aldridge at 234 Superior Street, Cleveland Ohio.
Periodicals and papers listed with rates for subscribers including Ohio Farmer 50c Cleveland Leader 80c Journal Cincinnati Enquirer Tribune Youths Companion new subscribers price details appear in the Bellefontaine Republican notice.
In late eighth century Baghdad the Caliph Abulfeda's lineage is described amid wealth and splendor as Prince Ali son of Abulfeda seeks a fabled staff that grants life like visions on palace carvings. An elderly guide reveals the lesson that worldly power cannot reach true happiness.
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