Address on maritime policy and foreign affairs in 1897
The speech urges strengthening the American merchant marine to support a robust navy, advocates peaceful arbitration in international disputes, and calls for an extraordinary session of Congress on March 11, 1897 to address the treasury and tariff. It emphasizes unity across regions and the duty to protect U.S. constitutional rights and national honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Senate
House of Commons
United
Great Britain
Dolset
Congress
Fragmented plea echoes in public duty statement
A garbled line shows a speaker invoking reliance on the people in the discharge of public responsibility. The text reflects a formal pledge or oath-like sentiment, emphasizing duty, faith, and communal support. The readable portions suggest a civic or ceremonial context.
Escaped nun retracts charges before Catholic funeral
Mrs. Mary M. White formerly Miss Windsor died in Annapolis Md after a deathbed statement to Rev Thomas Hanley and Rev John Cook. She retracted all allegations against priests, confessed prior charges, received Catholic sacraments, and was buried in the Catholic cemetery following a lecture in Baltimore in which she claimed to be an escaped nun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. White
Windsor
Annapolis
White
Thomas Hanley
John Cook
Miss Windsor
Sisters of Charity
Eager and
Valley Streets
Baltimore
Cardinal Manning Metaphor On Ship, Boat, Tub
Freeman's Journal cites Cardinal Manning likening the ancient church to a ship the Anglican church to a boat and Protestant tubs. The piece argues many drift from the tub toward infidelity, praising Ireland for faith and reverence for the priesthood and noting soggarthar con for national esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Manning
Prayer Against Evil Threatens Hypocrisy and Action
A reflection argues that praying Deliver us from evil is hollow unless the believer opposes evil in action. It urges commitment to fight wickedness and to deter it in all realms, including pledging to protect loved ones and strive to expel evil from the world.
Perfect Trust on a Patient Journey Through Strife
A reflective verse urges steadfast faith amid harsh trails and dark nights. It frames clouds, seas, and mountains as tests, promising redress and a dawn of peace as patient travelers endure. An angelic blessing is imagined to reward perseverance and moral resolve.
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Soressure
Angele
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Ocean
Gambel
T.M. Comegys
Yoding
Bhl
Texas
DR. C. Ratzburc
John Lake
M. J. Bere
Soarrthiseae
Hoyse Tomkies
Milam Street
Shreveport
W. T. Slaton
3. H. Hicks
Bar & Co
Utoakert Street
Kendall
Public
Fetitles
Court House
John Busch
Market Street
Milam
Texas Street
Cooper's Stable
Alex Watson
Agurs Bros
Jordan
Texas Avenue
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