Bigotry and sectarianism a danger to Christian unity
Dr. Talmage denounces sectarianism as a root of intolerance in Christianity. He argues for liberty of conscience, emphasizes shared beliefs over differences, and urges denominations to cooperate in mission and social action, citing civil rights, beehive analogy, and the Atlantic rescue as prompts for unity and charity. He praises historic figures from multiple churches and envisions a broad Gospel platform.
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Gilead
Ephraim
Jordan
Grier
Church of God
Pe Arminans
Baxterians
House of God
Perdition
George Whitefield
George
Lamas
Our
Siue
Christ
Lanver
Wen
Ohio relic room stored artifacts face neglect and crowd
The relic room in the Statehouse Columbus holds Ohio historical items and loaned pieces but is poorly lit and crowded. Visitors number thousands yearly and the space is too small to display many items, prompting calls for better preservation and more extensive collections.
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Columbus
Capitol
State of
Ohio
Buckeye
Aaron Burr
Brennerhassett
Island
Burr
Khey
Baltimore Harbor
Huge Libby prison wooden pipe owned by local man
A large wooden pipe crafted in Libby prison is now owned by William Williams of Upper Sandusky. The pipe is described as large enough to satisfy about six men, illustrating its substantial size without needing a refill.
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Libby
William Williams
Upper Sandusky
Libby Prison
Stone River
A. L. Parker
Death of a Scholarly Gentleman in an English Workhouse
Canterbury dispatch reports a two year inmate of Elham Workhouse, using the name Wilton Howard, died suddenly of heart disease. An Indian Army officer of good birth, educated in Hindustani and classical languages, he lost fortune in mining and pension schemes, became destitute, hid his identity, and died in dignified poverty wearing fine clothes. His linen bore an Earl's coroner mark. he left a will with no reveal of identity.
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Canterbury
Elham
Wilton Howard
India
East India Company
Constantinople
Folkestone
London Times
West Point Studies. The First Class Curriculum at the Military Academy
The article praises the first class at the National Military Academy for demanding close study. Students master fortifications, bridges, Spanish basics, and military law while excelling in drill, weaponry, and practical engineering. It notes their wide knowledge and anecdotal quotes from George Putnam and J Bayles in period sources.
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National Military Academy
Military Academy
Adam
George, Putnam
St. Nicholds
Bismarck on Rural Life Autograph Gift
The Consul General von Lade of Geisenheim, famed Rhine vineyard owner, marked his 70th anniversary with a note from Prince Bismarck. The reply praises gardening as a fitting late life pursuit and contrasts it with politics, describing a gray-haired man tending his garden with a pruning knife.
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von Lade
Geisenheim
Rhine
Prince Bismarck
Pars
American Register
Heart tattoo guides Salvation Army care worldwide
Nearly all Salvation Army women bear a heart tattoo on the right shoulder. The mark signals entitlement to care or burial at the organization’s expense if she falls ill or dies away from home or abroad, regardless of her standing.
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Salvation Army
India
Indisputable figures on Southern representation in Congress
A Northern Ohio paper attacks Democratic arguments on Southern voting rights, arguing the Solid South is overrepresented in the House. It cites 1884 presidential vs congressional votes, contrasts Northern Republican state averages, and calls for reducing Southern representation by at least forty seats to ensure ballot fairness.
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Garfield
Ohio
Foraker
South
Rhode Island
Louisiana
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
House of Representatives
Confederate States
Arkansas
Delaware
Florida
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Mississippi
Congress
North
California
Colorado
Illinois
Iowa
Efivosee
Hansas
Asa
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
Nevada
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Wisconsin
Cleveland Leailer
Cleveland's Way and the New Rule of Decapitation
A historical editorial criticizes President Grover Cleveland's administration for expanding political loyalty tests. It cites the firing of Charles L. Behle of the Pension Department after he criticized the rebel-flag order and laments the shift from political partisanship to punishing speech against the president.
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Democratic Party
Charles IL Behle
Pension Department
Cincinnati
Black
Grover Cleveland
United States
Cleveland
Indiana Democrats Praise Cleveland Reform V Policy
Senator Voorhees lauds Cleveland's civil service overhaul in Indiana and notes widespread Republican removals from federal posts. He cites lists of Democratic appointees in postal clerks and other offices, arguing the harvest of spoils will grow as Republicans are ousted. The piece contrasts Mugwump pledges with Indiana Bourbon expectations and cites the Chicago Tribune.
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Cleveland
Drum
Democratic Party
Troy
San Francisco Chronicle
Voorhees
George William Curtis
Civil Service
Indiana
Commonwealth
Internal Revenue
United States
Cathee
Washington
Chicago Tribune
Piety and No Display Sermon on the Mount Lesson
An August 1887 Sunday school lesson guides readers through Matthew 6 1 15 focusing on sincerity over display. It highlights giving in secret prayer without vain repetition and the motive behind actions, urging inner virtue over public praise and stressing the need for God’s will to be done in hearts before Earth.
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S. S
Piacr
PanaLen
Jesus
Christ
Dai
David
Satan
Jrev
Schauffler
PRESS OPINIONS AND PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS
A collection of editorials notes Democratic victories and warnings from multiple papers. Commentary cites Kentucky as a bellwether, critiques Veterans Union actions, and honors G A R members while offering moral reflections. A Washington and national tone threads through the opinions with a human interest anecdote about a rescue at a Pomeroy well.
Cherry scene and cheeky line from Chicago Tribune
A messenger recounts a young lady asking a young man on the porch if he would like a button hole bouquet. A boy watches his mother pitting cherries and offers a playful remark about removing a stone.
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Messenger-Boy
Hopeful
Manimia
Chicago Tribune
No sulky ride rule echoed in old gossip column
The Harper's Bazar admonishes against taking a sulky girl for a buggy ride, with a quip that ownership of independence matters. The Newman Independent echoes a caution about social outings, suggesting letting a capable woman go alone if she can.
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Harper's Bazar
Phrase in New Haven News Cites Calm Versus Rash Response
A New Haven News quote contrasts a calm, collected man in peril with a man who is born scattered, noting how media emphasizes demeanor during crises. The remark highlights differing portrayals of composure under danger.
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New Haven News
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Young Men's Christian Association
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Foreign Missionary Society
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Heaven
Jesus Christ
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U. S.A
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Richland County
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Lackett’s Harbor
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Plains
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Bunker Hill
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Pool
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Frank LB. Loomis
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Whitehall Times
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Gettysburg
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Chicago
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Pomeroy
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