Boxers and Reformers in China Face Foreign Threats
Dr M F Young describes the Boxer movement in northern China as an anti foreign organization with 11 million members who swear to exterminate foreigners. He notes a rival reform party, friendly to foreigners, backing Kwong Su for emperor and promising modernization.
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M. F. Young
Kansas City
Dr. Young
China
Reform Party
Progressive Party
Celestial Kingdom
Kwong Su
America
France
England
Denver bishop protects Chinese during 1880s mob turmoil
Rev Dr David H Moore, newly elected Methodist bishop bound for China, faced Denver riots against Chinese residents. He dismissed his congregation, then armed with a rifle and sworn as a deputy led a 24 hour effort to rescue Chinese fugitives and restore order, his actions calming mobs and saving lives.
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David H. Moore
Methodist Episcopal Church
China
Celestial Empire
Twiss
Denver
Moore
Ile
Tle
West Denver
University
Eith
Chicago
Chancellor Moore
Rockies
Te City
Funeral Witnesses Stir Grief Over Death Revelation
In the Indianapolis Sun a tense scene unfolds at a funeral where a man with a pale face is confronted about his appearance. The conversations hint at distress as mourners witness the emotional strain surrounding the deceased and the warning from a doctor that the man faces a fatal illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
The Probability Pokes Fun in Chicago Daily News
A fragmented line from the Chicago Daily News lampoons practical jokers who overstep bounds with repeated humor, illustrating a wary attitude toward pranks and social etiquette.
Religion and education notes from early 1900s papernotes
A native priest comments on Chinese religion while a Catholic clergyman offers free marriages to reduce elopements. Prof Oliver Lodge, new principal of the University of Birmingham, author on electricity. A spelling shift book for Cincinnati, New York education lectures, Day’s Michigan oration manuscript sold for 250 dollars. Canada Methodist church reports 1900 membership growth to 584,901 with net half-year gains. Dartmouth President Tucker urges students to study newspapers as a powerful tool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Sy Fovia
Oliver J. Lodge
University of N Irmingnan
Ueland
Tie
New York
Department of Education
Eex
William &. Day
University of Michigan
University Museum
General Conference
Canada Methodist Church
Tucker
Dartmouth College
Ducks That Could Not Swim During Bath Time
Dr William Painter of Darby attempts to bathe his ducks at Cobb s Creek after they refuse water swimming. The flock drowns out of fear, preferring to remain with the barnyard hens as the doctor slowly teaches them to bathe daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Painter
Darby
Philadelphia
Dr. Painter
Cobb's Creek
Eliekon
Pabrer
Haife
Rate
Painter
Quotations and witty exchanges from various papers
A collage of humorous lines from Cleveland Plain Dealer, Waittsburgh Dispatch, Boston Daily, London News, Catholic Standard, N. O. Times-Democrat, and Philadelphia Press. Jokes about hustling quieting a crowd, romance notes, temperance, bee bees, and a marriage inquiry printed as brief quotes.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Waittsburgh Dispatch
Jones
Brown
Smith
Doston ‘Transcript
Cardinal Manning
Leishman
London
Patrick
Temperance Society
London News
N. O. ‘Times-Democrat
Templeton
Gotrox
Mabel
L. M
Timmid
Philadelphia Press
Timber Laws and Timber Eligibility in England
The Chieciugo Chronicle notes English law classifies oak ash and cum as timber if at least about 20 years old or tall enough for-worthy posts. Timber status varies by locality, and someone with only a life interest in land cannot cut timber unless on an estate solely for timber or via a special agreement.
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England
Chieciugo Chronicle
You Are All the World to Me Now at Last Married
The Detroit Journal notes a couple’s wedding moment as they walk down the aisle with tender vows. The groom whispers that she is all the world to him, while the bride answers with a playful line about the morrow, hinting at melancholy.
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Sfi
Detroit Journal
Monza Cathedral Honors and Historic Crown Relic
The Monza cathedral dedicated to St. Giovanni dates to the fourteenth century in Lombard Gothic style. Designer Marc da Campione created the building on the site of a sixth century church founded by Queen Theodelinda. The church houses a relic treasury with the iron crown of Lombardy and items tied to Theodelinda and Lombard kings, including vessels said to hold martyr blood.
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Giovanni
Marc da Campione
Phencolinda
Londonm
Theodoringa
Charles PV
Lombardy
Manpervor
Charles Vo
Ses
Lombares
Theodolinda
Pheodolinda
Lothar
le Petit Caporaf
Planted Pine a Success in Western Forests
The Washington Star notes most planting occurs west of the Mississippi with eastern efforts limited to experiments. An notable plantation under lsagve Adams at Moultonboro, N. H. spans about 50 acres of white and Norway pine planted 25 years ago, showing strong growth and valuable results for planted pine.
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Mississippi River
Lsagve Adams
Moultonboro
N. l
Washington Star
The Way They Loved Melissa
A Brooklyn Life note recalls a complex romance where two lovers shared intense feelings but the woman loved another man, while the man loved his partner, illustrating a love triangle and contrasting affections.
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Melissa
Jack
Brooklyn
Lehigh Valley Trains From Mt Carmel to Major Points
Passenger trains from Mt Carmel to Buffalo Philadelphia New York and other points depart at 12 15 PM 4 40 PM and 7 00 PM with connections via Centralia Pottsville and Hazleton. Westward emigrants are advised Lehigh Valley Railroad offers fast routes to Cleveland Cincinnati Detroit Chicago and beyond with through baggage checks and forwarding.
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Mt. Carmel
Buffalo
Acrenton
Elmora Walker Bate
Walla Haven
Hazleton
Guam
Philadelphia
New York
Centralia
Shenanawah
Mahanoy City
Pottsville
Mt, Carmel
Wilkesbarre
Philadelphian
Alentown
Wilkesvarre
Cowl
Chas
Wilbur
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Cleveland
Cincimati
Detriot
Chicago
Omaha
San Francisco
Indianapolis
Louisville
St. Leis
Kansas City
Memphis
Nashville
Mobile
New Orleans
Bepgage
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Time Table November 99
Trains run from Mt Carmel and other hubs in various routes to New York Philadelphia Reading Pottsville Fort Lottsville Sunbury Milton Williamsport Alaska and more. Weekly weekday and Sunday schedules list departure times for connections via Tamaqua Easton Philadelphia and Reading with numerous daily slots and special Saturday Sunday patterns.
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MT. Carmel
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Reading
Pottsville
Tamaqua
Fort Lottsville
Frackville
Sunbury
Milton
Williamsport
Atlantic City Express Schedule and Travel Details
A garbled departure list from Philadelphia and New York outlines weekday express trips to Atlantic City via Chestnut Street Wharf and South Street. It notes various times, fares, and car types, with references to excursions, Sundays, and a New York Liberty Street origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Chestnut Street
Westward Rail Run Attracts Quiet Attention
Fragmentary racing notes mention visits to Omaha Seattle and western points with vague reference to post time rates and equipment. The garbled text hints at a western route or event but lacks coherent details or outcomes.
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Pobrein
Omaha
Vorth
Seattle
Pennsylvania Railroad Schedule May 27 1900 Mount Carmel Route
Trains depart Mount Carmel for Shamokin Sunbury Philadelphia New York Baltimore and Waslingem via listings with weekday times including 7 56 am 1 45 am and 6 5 am for Shamokin Sunbury, 4 10 pm, 5 75 pm for others, plus westbound services from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Altoona and beyond with multiple daily departures and special Pullman accommodations.
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Mt. Carmel
Shamokin
Sunbury
Jhirkisburg
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Waslingem
Cenadaigun
Kudato
Rochester
Niagara Falls
Larrisburg
Soutile Western Express
Sfuily
Pittsburg
Pacific
Altoona
Altona le
Pittshing
Rersbourn Express
Alstoona
Tsaom Orries
Pitsburg
Daly
Altoona Arena
Pennsylvania Lintrepot Pullman Westroule Cats
Link
Altoona Accomodation
Chcago
Sy Louis Express
Pittesburg
Louis Express
Wrstern Express
Algona
J.R. Hutchinson
J. R. Wood
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Monza
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Anieve Cee
Easton
Sunedys
Pottsyvie Vie Tamaqua
Willamsport
Alaska
Suneays
Alan
P.m
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Arco
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Acouth
Adenatic City
Juda
Cape Sey Orns
Coa Isle
Sunays
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Liberty Street
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