Honor All Men and the Call to Christian Charity
A reflective sermon excerpt urges honoring every person as made in God’s image and resisting contempt. It discusses temptations to deem others worthless, cites Jesus dining with sinners, and cites acts of service during Memphis yellow fever as examples of transformation through grace and compassion.
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T. Felati
Sen
Christ
Memphis
Haron
Bectra
Harry
Atlell
Olln Scott Rache
Spiritual Growth Through Spirit and Love in Christian Life
The text discusses cultivating inner Christian feeling through fidelity in small acts and careful conduct. It cites Bonaventure on doing common things well as a measure of religious perfection and stresses love as guiding toward a finer manifestation of the beloved, with inward vision of Christ tempering anger and sin.
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Bl. Bonaventura
Banaverura
Giles
Christ
The Peril of Abundance and The Call to Restraint
The text warns that abundance can be a hidden handicap and tests of wealth time and health reveal true strength. It stresses not coveting riches, noting that time and money tempt laxity, while discipline and consecration help avoid the dangers of wealth.
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Iift
God Himsalf
In Tribulation the Path to Spiritual Strength
The excerpt speaks of trials refining faith, noting tribulation produces patience and experience. It recalls spiritual growth through pain, the hope of deliverance, and moments when Scripture shines as a guiding star amid tempests, as in a reflection attributed to C H Spurgeon.
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Les
Christ
Pawaiya
Spurgeon
Little More Than Necessary Motivates Progress
A New England railway president advises public and private workers to do just enough to fill their role. He argues steady effort leads to larger opportunities and career advancement. The guidance emphasizes character building and spiritual growth as the path to the highest steps in one's profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Railway
Avery
Almpolf
Tim
Ote Buriry School Times
Roosevelt Hosts Russian and Japanese Envoys in Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt extended formal greetings to Russia and Japan, hosted plenipotentiaries aboard the Mayflower, and presided over a luncheon marking a cordial first step toward peace. The scene near Long Island Sound featured a brisk breeze, clear weather, and a dignified reception before the envoys departed to Portsmouth for talks.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
United States
Russia
Japan
Throsevelt
America
Sound
Maypower
United States Navy
Long Island Sound
Portsmouth
N. H
Fever situation not so bad in New Orleans
New Orleans August 7 report shows a marked improvement in fever cases with only two new subjects, one uptown and one downtown. About 233 patients remain under treatment, and the Marine Hospital Service may take charge today after citizens pledged 250000 to cover labor and material costs.
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New Orleans
Marine Hospital
Lahor
Abandoned Panama Canal Project Moves Back to Reform
Panama isthmian canal executive committee favors halting digging until better prep. Sanitation reforms will replace current conditions. Chief Engineer Stevens targets Culebra or Ancon for action while plans shift. Bryan comments on new political issues and municipal ownership stance.
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New York
Isthmian Canal Commission
Herald
Panama
Stevens
Culebra
Ancon
Sleep Talking Caution for Married Men
Warning suggests married men should pause before speaking in sleep unless certain of what they will say.
Watersons Rap on America New You Aug 3
Henry Watterson of Knoxville Kentucky recently returned from Europe and offered a critique of European aristocracy. He observed European elites appear to live by stricter standards and contrasted them with American tastes and institutions.
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Waterson
America
Golanel
Henry Watterson
Knoxville
Europe
Arigto
Niagara River Water Wastage Sparks Power Fight and Calcium Carbide Boom
Industrial demand drives huge river diversions above Niagara Falls with lawmakers weighing controls on power use. Calcium carbide production, acetylene lighting and related generators expand, while public debate over river use and environmental impact intensifies.
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Nissan Falls
Niagara
Witter
Bootblack confesses name origin during conversation with Crawford
Report describes a quirky exchange in New York where F Mariol Crawford questions a bootblack about birth and name. The worker explains he adopted the name Patel Murphy to blend with American perception, saying he arrived from Genoa.
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New York
F. Mariol Crawford
Mr. Crawford
Genoa
Patel Murphy
Bootblack
Welsh pulpit irony in a multilingual ministerial trial
A Welsh pulpit hopeful in Connecticut misreads his audience during a trial sermon. He pretends to quote passages in Greek Welsh Latin and Hebrew to display learning, prompting a Welsh congregant to stifle laughter and preserve the ruse. The episode ends with the preacher’s quick appeal for silence to avoid exposure.
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Connecticut
Welsu Ulin
Bolemnry Hae
Almos
Fallow
Cure for Brights Disease Reported by Local Resident
J W Moore of this place testifies that Brights Disease in its last stages was cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills after three doctors predicted death within a year. He describes severe swelling, inability to stand, and renewed health following the remedy's use.
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Montiewho
Aug
J.W. Moore
Bright
Dodd
Moore
Attoy & Ahort
Os Sound Ag Adoltar
Visiting Reporter Misses The Spitball Ban
A garbled Lee manuscript hints at a visiting reporter discussing baseball rules and a pitcher’s illegal delivery. The fragment mentions Boston and saliva sphere language but lacks clear names or dates.
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Boston
Chinatown Theater Riot Ends In Fatalities and Arrests
A Chinese theater riot in Dover Street between Hip Sing and Hip Sing Tong factions left three men dead and several wounded. Police arrested numerous Chinese residents as crowds fled toward Elizabeth Street, with reports stating gunfire and explosions from concealed revolvers.
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New York
Dover Street
Adora Fied Inferror
Dover
Chinatown
Wilth
Elizabeth Street
Manila Welcomes Taft and Party Arrival Inspires Multitude
Manila Aug 6 Secretary Taft and party drew a larger reception than any prior American or Spanish official arrival. Governor Wright’s address conveyed warm US and local sentiment upon the return of former Governor General and Miss Alice Roosevelt. Taft, moved to emotion, joined races with Roosevelt among spectators. at night Justice Carson and Attorney General Wiley hosted a dinner with the Supreme Court and leading attorneys as provincial governors were invited to meet the party.
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Manila
Taft
Genera Wright
Government House
Alice Roosevelt
Wille
Mise Roosevelt
Supreme Justice
Carson
Wiley
Ruprame Court
Lator
Feros
Nippon Ship Badly Damaged in Sea of Japan Battle
Reports received aboard the steamer Elherla indicate the Nippon suffered heavy damage from Russian shells during the Sea of Japan engagement. The vessel was run ashore to prevent total loss while admiral Togo’s ships fought, with Nippon among converted cruisers aiding Japan earlier in the war.
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Korean Straits
San Francisco
Elherla
Urejyod Moin
Orient
Togo Kleen Kalsha
Ner Nippon
Sea of Japan
Ley
Togo
Byer
Far East
Nipnon
America
Hong Kong
Anisely
Japan
Scout Silva
Nippon
Drowning of 16-year-old at Arkansas River near Bixby
Grace Thomas, 16, drowned while wading in the Arkansas River near Bixby. A party including Gus Chambers and Mia Thomas and others entered the water and were swept by the current. All others were pulled ashore. she and a river fatality were from Fredonia. The life-saving effort followed a visiting family gathering.
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Muskoges
mMige
Grace Thomas
Arkansas River
Bixby
Gus Chambers
Miaa ‘Thomas
Myer
Miss ‘Thomas
Ming- Thomas Way
Fredonia
Chambers
New European Alliance Forecast to Preserve World Peace
St Petersburg reports a predicted bloc of France Germany and Russia seeking peace talks while opposing Japan and Britain. The Moscow Gazette condemns M Witte's U S dispatch, urging no indemnity to Japan and victory before any peace. The boulevard sheets foresee a Russia led alliance restraining Japan and preventing British meddling in Europe.
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Great Britain
Japan
St. Petersburg Gazette
France
Germany
Russia
St. Petersburg
Syiet
Ncor
Moscow Gazette
M. Witte
United States
Boulevard Sheet
the Gazette
Conquest of Sakhalin by Japanese Forces Detailed
An Aug report describes a Russian garrison surrender on Sakhalin after a July 28 cavalry pursuit south of Paleo and July 30 surrender terms. Governor Liapmoffi accepted Japanese terms, with 70 officers and 3200 men surrendering, and the Russians delivering war supplies and papers.
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Yokio
Fina
Runglac
Sakhalin Jaland
Paleo
Taylan
Wich
Rykoff
Onol
Aice
Idapnol
Olivitch
Liapmoffi
Katsumi
Imaptiof
Snells
Russians Fire on Japanese Boats Off Korea Coast
Off Chung Ching on the northern Korean coast two Russian torpedo boat destroyers ambushed the Keishe a small Japanese merchant steamer at 4 40 yesterday morning firing sixty shots. Seven hits struck the engine room and bridge injuring the captain a crewman and a boy. The destroyers ceased fire and steamed toward Vladivostok at six. The Kalsha continued its voyage and escaped.
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Tokio
Chung Ching
Korea
Vindivostel
Norway Might Become Republic Says Copenhagen Report
Copenhagen reports that Emperor William favors Prince Charles of Denmark as Norway’s king, warning that without Charles as monarch Norway could become a republic. The comment reflects a shift in Danish-Royal influence amid Norwegian succession talks.
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Norway
Copenhagen
William
House of Bernadotte
Prince Charles
Denmark
Charles
Boycott Backlash Hits Chinese Trade After Uproar
Consul General Rogers in Shanghai reports the Chinese chamber of commerce condemns the continuing boycott on American goods. The anti foreign protest, largely attributed to Chinese students, is harming business and the dispatch is considered significant in Washington.
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Washington
Rogers
Shenghai
State Department
Chinese Chamber of Commerce
China
Juwreh Ania Aaly
Kansas City Rev Besse Gives 60000 For Wesleyan Seminary
The Rev H T Besse retired minister in New York Avenue city donates sixty thousand dollars to Wesleyan Methodist church at Ttta to fund minister education and missions at Wesleyan seminary in Houghton New York. Ten years earlier he provided four hundred thousand for similar aims. A Iowa charity trust may be formed with part of the funds.
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Kansas
San Jose
Cal
H.T. Besse
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Ttta
Wesleyan Seminary
Houghton
N.Y
Towa
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