Strong Drink the Worst Foe of Labor in Talmage Sermon
Rev T DeWitt Talmage娀s fifth Labor Question sermon argues strong drink devastates workers wealth health and homes. He cites British and American cases, urges temperance and a women抯 crusade to close saloons, and frames abstinence as key to national prosperity and personal salvation.
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T. DeWitt Talmage
Dr. Talmage
Persia
Darius Hystaspes
Associated Capital
Sand Street Methodist Church
Brooklyn
New York
Chicago
United States
Great Britain
Forkingman
England
Fearful Devastation in 1842 York County Tornado
Philadelphia Press reports on a sensational 1842 tod tornado in York County Ohio Valley near Codorus. Scenes include a farmer’s well uprooted and hung on a white oak, a neighbor’s cellar split, a barn lifted six miles away, geese stripped of feathers, a blown pie and a teacher frightened by a map of Kansas grasshopper districts. Boundary lines bent, valley air thinned forcing people to ascend hills to breathe.
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Ohio
Codorus
York County
Kansas
Durham
Rival of the White Lady in Pittsburgh Hospital
A Chicago News report describes a large rat seen in a Pittsburgh hospital ward hours before a patient dies. The animal allegedly runs under the cot, lingers briefly, then escapes and the patient dies within thirty six hours. Widespread fear has led to poisoned rat efforts.
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Pittsburgh
The Illustrious Illinois Trio in Political Trouble
From the Chicago Inter Ocean a column scorns Oberly Black and Sparks, three Illinois officials in civil service disputes and political clashes. It notes threatened salary loss for Oberly, Black’s violations of law aiding Browning, and Sparks facing renewed scrutiny, with criticism of Secretary Lamar and Senator Ingalls in a tone of sharp partisan commentary.
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Ilinois
Messrs
Oberly
Black and Sparks
Alexander
Ceasar
Napoleon
Olinois
House of Ee
State Democratic Committee
Civil Service Commission
Eaton
Illinois Democracy
General Black
Senate
Adonis
House of Representatives
Quincy Browning
Browning
Black
Anwar
Sparks
Brooks
Lamar
Senator Ingalls
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Post-Office Economy Ridicule of Mexican Mail Smuggling Claim
A New York article accuses Postmaster General Vilas of an underhand bid to have mail carried for free by American lines and even smuggle Cuban mail via the Alexandre line to Havana and Mexico. It questions the honesty of this cost-saving plan and warns that Mexican officials might protest if proved true.
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New York
Vilas
Aet
Havana
Mexico
Manhattan
Republic
Post-office Department
E—N. Y. Mail
Lepress
Impudent Grab by Democrats Over Civil Service Rules
The Chicago Inter Ocean casts doubt on Democratic moves to alter Civil Service rules under the guise of reform. It accuses the party of a salary grab, citing Governor Beveridge’s successor and other officers, warning that such increases are unjustified and could lead to a broad pattern of public-salaries plundering for party gain.
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Democratic House of Representatives
Civil Service
Inter Ocean
Washington
Grimalkin
Uncle Sam
Randall
Territories
Beveridge
James T. Healy
Healy
Frank Lawler
George E. Adams
Adams
Democratic Party
Chicago Inter Ocean
House
Congress
Democratic Stranglers and Civil Service Reform Debate
A readers' column tracing reactions to Civil Service reform as a House Appropriations Committee rider ties salaries to a proviso on appointment qualifications. Eaton denounces Randall for undermining reform and pressuring the President, while critics in Albany Journal and Chicago Inter Ocean frame the move as coercive and politically cowardly.
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Civil Service
Eaton
Randall
House Committee On Appropriations
Civvil
Cass
Civil- Service Commission
Mr. Eaton
Mr. Randall
Commission
Albany Journal
Scott as Manning’s Successor Gaining Favor
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes talk shifting toward W. L. Scott of Pennsylvania as the possible successor to Secretary Manning. The report highlights Scott as a favored option in current political chatter.
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W. L. Scott
Pennsylvania
Manning
Keat Scott
Cincinnali Enquirer
Global gossip and tech progress from distant ports
The item threads foreign gossip from Paris to London noting Jewish population growth in Paris, a Russian dynamos tale, a toy steamer for the Empress of China, Norwegian leprosy funding, a Pretoria dynamite crisis, a planned General Gordon statue in Trafalgar Square, orange cultivation in New South Wales, Hungarian land migration incentives, French divorce law secrecy, and a Glasgow destroyer gunship. It also mentions opera physicians in Paris with perks and burden.
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M. Drumont
Paris
China
Norway
South Africa
Pretoria
General Gordon
Trafalgar Square
London
Nelson
Charles Napier
New South Wales
Oficiel
Spain
Russia
Italy
Hungary
England
Sweden
Austria
Bavaria
France
Wurtemberg
Mecklenberg
Prussia
Denmark
Thuringia
Saxony
Glasgow
National Opera
Oriental Life Ceremonies At A Turkish Diving Party
A NY Mail and Express account of Turkish domestic life describes flexible hours, a single large shared platter dining style, courses ranging from six to twenty six, and perfumed water between courses. It notes lack of wine, harem visits by the master, jealousy among wives, and a glamorous royal drive featuring a sake, eunuchs, and Fatima.
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Mussulman
Fatima
N. Y. Mail and Express
Lamp filling tip to prevent coal oil leak
A lamp left in a cold room and later filled with coal oil may leak as the oil expands in warmth. To prevent this, never fill the lamp to capacity. This advice from The Times notes expansion can cause spills.
Little Girl with Flowers at Mother's Grave
Rev James Stephenson laments agnostic denial of immortality in a May-day churchyard scene. A child plants blooms on her mother's grave, clinging to faith that the dead live with angels. The poem contrasts hopeful prayer with secular doubt, urging belief in eternal life over unknown fate.
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Willie
Jesus
Sins of Others Warn Against Life's Dangerous Paths
Walebman discusses Korah's rebellion and the dangers of envy and discontent, urging readers to learn from others' sins. The piece cites biblical examples, urges avoidance of bad associations, and stresses heeding warnings to prevent personal downfall. It emphasizes turning others' downfalls into moral cautions for all voyagers in life.
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Korah
Moses
Aaron
Daniel
Belshazaar
Belshazzar
Israel
Haman
Walebman
Wasted. A French diarist’s life and the paradox of pursuit
A private journal of a noted Frenchman who died recently shows many lives spent chasing the infinite yet missing essential nourishment. The piece reflects on wasted effort amid striving, comparing Amiel’s search to broader human longing and doubt.
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Amiel
The Failures of Genius Without God
The passage argues that many gifted thinkers fail to find God or the true purpose of life, wandering in science without moral impact. It cites Amiel as a cautionary example, noting his doubt led to negative philosophy and a life of self focus, with final words lamenting a soul not found.
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Hell
Ohio
Brooklyn
Christ
Jacob
New York
God
Journal of
Amiel
N. W. Christian Alvocate
The Divine Path to Freedom and Strength
The article contrasts human seeking of unrestricted life with a divine approach grounded in patience and submission. It argues true liberty and enduring strength come through bearing burdens, disciplined service, and cheerful acceptance of others deficiencies, citing Christ's example of selfless ministry.
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Christ
Christiam Union
Choice Extracts on Faith and Virtue From Various Authors
A series of quoted passages on Christian life, devotion, and morality. Includes reflections from Menander, Herman, Hareés, Calvin, Nunnally, Dr. Cumming, Carlyle, and a Scotch divine on God as the intelligent supreme cause. The excerpts emphasize joy in holiness, reliance on God, and ethical living.
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Calvin
Ti. A. Nunnally
Dr. Cumming
Carlyle
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Iowa
Aiddeam
Wilkins Micawber
David Copperfield
America
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Rum
Sewell
Philadelphia Press
White Lady
Chicago News
Oriental Life
Religious Department
Toby
James Stephenson
Observer
Menander
Erman
Cormel
Godisen
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