Tribute to Dr. Russell T. Conwell, famed lecturer and philanthropist
An obituary memorializing Russell T. Conwell, renowned educator, preacher, and speaker of Acres of Diamonds. The piece extols his diverse life as farmer, soldier, lawyer, and philanthropist, noting his lectures over six thousand times and his vast, enduring legacy of charitable works and influence.
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Russell T. Conwell
Henry W. Grady
Abraham Lincoln
Dr. Conweil
Metitarions
Russell IL Conwell
Jie
United States
Dr. Conwell
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Jesus Chris
Doctor Conwell
Wheeler Indictments Surround a Montana Vice Presidential Bid
The piece recounts Senator Wheeler of Montana facing federal indictments linked to alleged corruption and high political circles. It notes Wheeler’s earlier trial resulted in a not guilty verdict and mentions the involvement of a special prosecutor and judicial figures in pursuing a new indictment not tied to existing law.
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United States
Wheeler
Montana
la Vallette
Walsh
Department of Justice
Legal
Larry L. Dawsherity
U. S
Ohio
Supreme Court of the United
White House
Tudee
Buyton K. Wheeler
United _States
Congress
Senator Wheeler Faces Damaged Reputation Amid Bridge Plans
The prosecutor concedes no case. indictment likely set aside and Wheeler avoids trial. Yet his name remains linked to a widespread bridge scandal across Illinois Missouri Ohio Ohio Tennessee and beyond. Bridges cited include Roce Ilsend Til WeKinler Celio Paradelphe and Willamette river spans for the Portland and Seattle railroad. Wheeler belongs to several engineering societies and pursues the Mississippi river span as the nation’s longest railroad bridge.
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Wheeler
Ilinois
Sussouri
Cresor
Ohio
Pennsylvena
Washington
Tennessee
WeKinler
Celio
Ore
Memphis, Tenn
Paradelphe
Columbia
Willamette River
Portland and Seattle
Mississippi River
United States
Missouri Territory General Assembly Meet at St Louis House
A fragment notes the first general assembly of the Territory of Missouri convening at Joseph Rebuour's house in St Louis. It also lists varied 19th and early 20th century items including governors, births, deaths, and public notices with sparse data.
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Territory of
Missouri
Joseph Rebuour
St Louis
Thomas Carlin
Saventh
Tinos
Heory WL Marnell
Johnstown
Brooklyno
Tacoma
Olympia
Washington
Grant
Charles F. Crisp
Georsa
Caue
Ferdinand de Lesseps
Suez Canal
France
Olahoma
Unclear fragment describes prize event on empty stomach
Fragmentary text hints at a prize scene involving a bartender and an unnamed person. The garbled lines mention a prize, a bartender, and an event on an empty stomach, but details and identities remain unreadable.
National Conventions Open Across Cities Today
A busy day as the seventh annual American Farm Bureau Federation convention begins in Chicago with keynote by Calvin Coolidge. Other events include meetings in Geneva Seattle and New York and the first Southwestern Radio Exposition in Atlanta.
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United States
Calvin Coolidge
Vermont
Chicago
Amercan Farm Bureau Federation
Mosul
Ft? 4
League of Matiors
Geneva
Llanta
Rouge
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America
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Pacife
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle
Woica
New York
Maine
Ia State Tatay
Polish born master behind new Mississippi bridge
The 315000005 bridge across the Mississippi near New Orleans will be built by Ralph Modjeski of Chicago known as the King of Bridge Makers. Born in Cracow in 1861 he came to America at age 13 with his mother and studied at the College des Ponts et Cheussees in Paris, later leading a firm with Angler and serving as a consulting bridge engineer to Chicago.
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Ralph Modjeski
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Bridsemakers
Chicago
Mr. Modjeski
Cracow
Poland
Jiras Edienne
Helen Modjeska
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Modzzewx
Shi
Modjeski
Alpe Meqiesecl
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College Des Ponts Et Cheussees
Modgeaht and
Angler
Ile Hag Belt
Poems That Live in a Churchyard
Fragmentary verse from Charlotte Bronte about haunted silences and memories in a churchyard. It laments loss and asks for peace as the speaker envisions sisters and mansions beyond the stars. The fragment preserves Bronte's gothic mood and emotional resonance.
1916 Republican convention candidates emerge in Lorain area
Ten years ago BRAND WHITLOCK and family remained at the And Kur hotel while he recovered from illness. John G. Price of Columbus spoke at Elks Lodge Memorial Day. A tin Christmas tree planned for the park was funded by Mrs John Parser Sion. R E Berlschgan announced a bid for Republican national convention delegate with George Gilitsen of Lorain also running. Western Automatic filed for a large 320 000 addition permit. Ohio State Grange met with over 1 000 delegates in attendance.
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Brand Whitlock
Belgium
and Kur
John G. Price
Columbus
Elks Lodge of Sorrow
John Parser Sion
R. EB. Lerschg
George Gilitsen
Lorain
Western Automatic
Ohio State Grange
Gill, Wath
Farmers See Better Position, Jardine Reports
Secretary Jardine in the annual report says farmers have not yet achieved parity but hold a more favorable position than since 1940. He notes a halt in rural population decline, reduced indebtedness, and renewed farm purchases aiding broader business prosperity. He cites 1924-25 gross income rising to 12.1 billion and farm prices improving to 145 percent of prewar levels in October. He urges study and possible adjustments of freight rates to support prices and agriculture.
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Washington, D. C
WLM
Jardine
Wheat crop prospects and world supply analysis
The report notes the January 1 wheat index at 158.4 or 5 above 1913 levels with little change since. It cites a larger world crop and sufficient U S wheat for domestic needs, while Russia may export more than in years since the war. Argentina shows good prospects though Australia may offset gains. Roe supply also influences outlook with larger northern hemisphere crops.
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Russia
China
Argentina
Australia
Crop yields shift Wheat exports across Europe
Ported to ted good crop o rye. The effect of a good crop ot re in Rusia is to encourage exports of wheat and the effen of good rye crops in German and Poland, is to reduce the Sms port démand for wheat.
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Rusia
German
Poland
Divorce claims in Loe rain case seek residence ruling
George Von Haase files divorce against Eth Von Haase alleging marriage in 1896 and nine years of separation. He states she has refused to live with him as his wife and shows no signs of resuming the conjugal relationship.
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George von Haase
Loerain
Eth von Haase
Soien
Foreclosure Filed Over Rothwell Property Loan
MH W Ingersoll as treasurer filed foreclosure against Mary J Rothwell alleging a 2248 dollar debt on a note secured by a mortgage on 54 acres of land in Wellington. The action names the Welllegton property as collateral.
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MH. W. Ingersoll
Mary J. Rothwell
Welllegton
Divorce Granted to Helen Grey of Lorais
Helen Grey and Peter Grey were divorced by Judge W B Thompson on grounds of extreme cruelty. The article also notes the opening of Europe’s largest covered ferry berth in Berlin.
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Europe
Berlin
Christmas Wreaths For Home and Cemetery Decor
Paul Wainwright, Florist at East Marker 41655 offers Christmas wreaths for home and cemetery decoration with prices from 75 cents to 5 dollars. Bright displays praised in Bisra.
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Paul Wainwright
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