History of the Y M C A and its early aims and growth
A reflective piece tracing the origins of the Young Men's Christian Association in London with George Williams, stressing core aims of youth work, religious teaching, and social service. It notes rapid development in North America, expansion of departments, and the prominence of American associations in global leadership and building values. It contrasts European models and highlights international growth and railroad chapter expansions.
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Christian Asso
George Williams
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London
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Tein Center
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International
North America
England
Scotland
Germany
America
Jon of
Amer
United States
Europe
Paris
Great Britain
Ofio
Eree- Ch
American association convention to shape world movement in Boston
The semi crowds describe the spread of the American movement and its global impact. A Boston convention June 1 16 will showcase American association work to three thousand delegates from North America and Europe. The text argues for stronger backing from prominent national institutions to elevate the movement socially and politically.
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Boston
England
Germany
France
Scandinavia
London
American Association
Switzerland
Paris
America
Great Gifts Last Year in Public Bequests and Philanthropy
The New York Times Saturday Review presents data on gifts and bequests in the United States for the last year of the century. It notes large totals, many donors, and a shift toward education and culture, citing Carnegie libraries and broader public spirit.
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New York Times Saturday Review
United States
Rossiter Johnson
Appleton
Johnson
Congress
India Famine Fund
Galveston
Frederic Harrison
Authors’ Club
Carnegie
Greater
New York
Harrison
England
The Unique Gibson Book in Kansas City Journal
Library curator J T Ger ould receives a bound volume donated by late Rt Hon Charlies Gibson of St Louis. The gift includes an album of photographs and letters and three orders from emperors, illustrating Gibson s remarkable career with notes on his Lincoln era solicitor role and his ties to the university.
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Kansas City Journal
Missouri University
J. T. Gerould
Charlies Gibson
St. Louis
Gibson
Lincoln
United States
William Great
Germany
Notable Medals and Rare Book Highlighted in Library Item
The item features the cross of the Sovereign Francis Joseph Order of Austria and the Commander’s Cross of the Royal Prussian Crown Order. It is described as among the library’s most valuable books, underscoring its rarity and significance.
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Austria
Rockefeller on Giving to Young Men of Bible Class
New York Commercial Advertiser reports John D. Rockefeller Sr urged young men at Evanes Baptist Church to value character over wealth. He said giving money to good causes, and influencing others to give, sustains institutions and communities. He recalled starting at fourteen, describing decades of steady work that paid millions to laborers, as the best form of giving.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Sae D. Neree
Etnavenes Baptist Church
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Overeulogized Author面 Stevenson Criticism Sparks Debate
New York Mall and Express reviews Churten Collins Ephemera Critica on Stevenson’s cult citing Sidney Colvin’s Letters. Collins argues Stevenson’s life hardships shaped uneven output yet produced substantial work, while condemning admirers for exaggerating his rank and criticizing fan devotion as often ridiculous.
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New York Mall
Stevenson
Colvin
Burns
Scott
Edinburgh
Byron
Third Boston Family Scandal Over Out-of-Set Marriage
A Boston social column notes a third marriage of a son from an old Boston family to a non-set woman, provoking shock in Back Bay. It reflects on ethnic intermarriage, noting Irish blood is not viewed negatively by ethnologists, while social expectations clash with changing choices among Boston’s elite.
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New York
Express
Boston
Back Bay
Chicago
Silent holy anniversaries bloom in quiet hearts
Poem excerpt presents Longfellow style imagery of secret, steadfast joy. It speaks of intimate, sacred moments kept in silence, likening bright feelings to flames from ashes and white, fading sails. The piece uses nature metaphors to describe pure emotion and inner celebration.
GENERAL PORFIRIO DIAZ Development of the Statesman Out of the Revelationist
The San Francisco Chronicle profiles Porfirio Diaz, detailing his evolution from military ruler to a diplomat and state builder. It notes his pragmatic, commercial approach, disciplined daily routine, Catholic influence, humor, and curbed passions. The piece argues Diaz’s leadership shaped Mexico’s prosperity and anticipates his succession and legacy.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Diaz
Mexico
California
McKinley
Republic
United States
Mexican Republic
Porfirio Diaz
Lerdo
Odd Fellows Plan Pan American Exposition Days
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows invites lodges worldwide to Odd Fellows days at the Pan American Exposition June 26 and 27. Buffalo hosts include headquarters at Ellicott Square for transport, lodging and street guides. Cantons from across the U S and Canada will parade in uniforms and compete for prizes.
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Odd Fellows
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
L. O. O. F. Pan-American Committee
Order
Grand_Bire Cable
Grand Lodge
Buffalo Odd Fellows
Ellicott Square
Buffalo
Erie County
Massachusetts
Llinois
California
Ohio
Union
Canada
Dynamite Cartridge Threat Prompts Lawren ce Street School Scare
Mrs Georgia B Crater vice principal of Lawrence Street public school New ark faced a fright after reprimanding Leonard Schurémane ten for cutting with a penknife She believed the object was lead but it proved to be a dynamite cartridge Authorities warned the blast potent enough to kill many The janitor William Wig gins transferred the cartridge to Board of Education rooms causing panic The incident ended with a severe reprimand for the boy and no spanking
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Georgia B. Crater
Lawrence-street
Newark
Leonard Schurémane
William Wiggins
Board of Education
Reeves
Building Department
Theatre Manager Dingwall Survives Gunshot Wound
Alexander Dingwall of the Broadway Theater, shot in the Pabst Rathskeller weeks ago, has recovered. A visiting self styled friend asked for two seats to a show in case Dingwall died, admitting himself as an unofficial Plano trade paper attache.
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New York Telegraph
Alexander Dingwall
Dingwall
Plano
Disadvantage of Popularity in Aphorisms
Harper's Bazar presents a wry exchange between a great Greek philosopher and his brother as they ponder the fate of aphorisms. The dialogue hints that popularity can hinder originality, with the thinker noting how aphorisms may be repackaged and recirculated instead of proving timeless truths.
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Harper's Bazar
Sage
The Loss of the First Born Poem Fragment
A fragmentary verse describes watching a barber trim a baby's curls and time slipping by as a breeze reveals the future harvest. The speaker notes the tiny budding fruit and the fading ringlets, implying a lost hope and aging. The imagery centers on growth, promise, and the passage of years.
Huge Bank Checks Reflect Wall Street Growth and Deals
The New York Evening Post notes a surge in large checks passing through the clearing house driven by extensive reorganizations and consolidations. Records include $16,000,000 and $23,600,000 checks linked to Carnegie steel and Morgan interests, with $17,000,000 checks dating to 1900 Third Avenue Railroad.
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New York Evening Post
Wall Street
J. P. Morgan & Co
Carnegie Steel
New York
Jay Gould
Will Avoid Amateurs
A famed magazine writer in New Orleans discusses why he rejects amateur input on plots and incidents. He recalls two anecdotes of amateurs overvaluing ideas, one leading to a small-plot sale and the other to credit disputes, illustrating how amateurs often misjudge literary worth and collaboration norms.
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New Orleans
Sean
Yellow Journalism Abroad in Older Newspapers
The piece argues that yellow journalism once dominant in London’s cheaper papers is spreading to older, more conservative publications. It notes the shifting spirit and its visible signs in editorial style and sensational approach.
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New York Evening Post
London
Iti Il
Sharasat Sischia Es
Becoming a Reporter Riis's early newspaper ambitions and rejections
Jacob A Ris describes his youthful resolve to join journalism and the initial hardships he faced. He recalls applying to the Courier and Express offices, being rebuffed by editors who mistook him for a tradesman, and losing heart before continuing to pursue the field.
The Literary Crop in Baltimore American
The article notes a large output of novels in Sens a year with sixteen thousand three hundred and fifty percent being elag in Sens a year. Some were oral, most of them were hysterical.
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Baltimore
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