The Trees of Lebanon and the Calvary Move Nature
A preacher argues that the natural world reflects divine truth and will be renewed with Christ’s gospel. He cites biblical imagery from Lebanon and Calvary, notes science strengthens faith, and portraits nature as witness, instructor, and protector of the faithful amid trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Damascus
Mediterranean Sea
Joppa
Alem
Paradise
Earth
Calvary
Tree of Calvary
Tree of Paradise
Morse
Robert Fulton
Isaiah
Jerusalem
Moses
Christ
Church
Bartlett
Robinson
Layard
Palestine
Oliver
Son of God
Caviglia
Egypt
Beyrout
Syria
Jessup
Holy Land
Hawarden
England
Mr. Gladstone
Jesus
David
Solomon
Job
Hind
Feeding the Multitude Lesson Text and Parables
A religious lesson from Luke 9 10 17 and parallel accounts retells Jesus feeding 5000 men with five barley loaves and two fish in a desert area by the Sea of Galilee. It discusses bot h spiritual and physical needs and the disciples handling of the miracle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Puace
Sea of Galilee
Bethsaida
Jordan
Capernaum
Jairus
Nazareth
Galilea
John the Baptist
Macherus
Herod
Mark
John
Philip
Luke
Andrew
Lake of Galilee
Paul
Phil
A. F. Schauffler
Electric power and industry shift foreseen in early reports
A Scribner's Magazine paper predicts electric railways will replace horse cars within ten years. The text notes oil-derived taxine use, charcoal curing for gunpowder, morocco leather processing, and a growing pool of educated electrical engineers at Cornell University, with 172 electrical engineering students and 12 postgrads this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Cornell University
Harrison vetoes Dallas public building bill over costs
President Harrison vetoes the Dallas public building appropriation arguing $200,000 is excessive and a $100,000 limit suffices. He cites site, design, and fiscal constraints while urging general law for future federal building projects and prioritizing universal needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Washineton
House
Dallas
Tex
Committee On
Supervising Architect of
the Treasury
Senate
John S. Witwer
Senate Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds
Congress
Benjamin Harrison
Executive
Precious Metals Output in 1889 Reports
The Mint Director reports 1889 gold production at about 1.5 million ounces worth over 32.5 million dollars and silver output at 50 million ounces valued over 46.5 million. Imports of 12 million ounces ores and bars from Mexico, with 9 million exported to Hong Kong, Japan, and the East Indies, and 20 million sent to London. Colorado leads ore production with over 24 million in metals. U.S. metallic stock estimated at 1 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mint
Congress
United States
Mexico
Hong Kong
Japan
East Indies
London
Colorado
Damaged Rock Island Arsenal Dam By High Water
A Davenport dispatch reports a high water overflow at Rock Island Arsenal causing more than 30,000 dollars in damage. Cofferdams guarding a new south side waterpower dam failed, washing away earth up to fifty feet deep and three hundred feet long, delaying dam construction for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Arsenal
Davenport
Government Island
Death of famed African hunter Mr. F. L. James reported
London reports the death of explorer Mr. F. L. James who earned fame as an African hunter. A West Coast cable dispatch states he was killed by a wounded elephant while hunting in the Gaboon country.
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London
F. L. James
Africa
Gaboon
Prince Bismarck to Visit England and Scotland
It is stated that Prince Bismarck plans a summer visit to England and Scotland and that his son Count Herbert Bismarck will also travel to Britain for a lengthy stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
Great Britain
London
Prince Bismarck
England
Scotland
Count Herbert Bismarck
Woodruff Pleads Guilty to Horse Stealing in Chicago
Frank Woodruff former Cronin suspect pleaded guilty before Judge Hawes and received six months in the Bridewell. The incident closes another chapter in this memorable case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodruff
ChicaGo
Frank Woodruff
Hawes
Bridewell
Three Men Drowned In Newport Lake Accident
A boat carrying four men capsized on Newport Lake Monday night and three were drowned while the fourth swam ashore. The accident occurred when two men tried to change positions in the boat.
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Newport
Death of William F. Dunbar Called Minnesota Legend
The Capitol flag flies at half mast in tribute to William F. Dunbar of Caledonia Minnesota a former state auditor and legislator who died at age 70. He was a prominent Master Mason and a noted public figure in Minnesota politics.
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St. Pat
Minn
Capitol
William F. Dunbar
Caledonia
Minnesota
Two Boys Die In Wooding Accident At Ren Ge Station
At a small wood station near Ren Ge Wisconsin two sons of Anton Vorsker aged 7 and 5 were crushed to death when a falling tree toppled on them Monday. The tragedy occurred as they played near the woodland site. Authorities investigating the incident.
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Ashland
Wis
Renge
Here
Anton Vorsker
London Labor Demonstration at Hyde Park Draws 500000
London May 5 Thousands of workers paraded through London ending in Hyde Park for a mass meeting attended by 500000. The event featured 170000 in processions with Social Democratic Federation and Railway Workers groups joining at thirteen platforms to urge an eight hour day and a petition to Parliament. Michael Davitt and M P Cunningham spoke pledging action to secure eight hour legislation. A committee was formed to present the petition to Parliament.
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London
Hyde Park
Bridge Street
St. James Park
Bird Cage Walk
Social Democratic Federation
Thames Embankment
Railway Workers’ Union
Europe
Michael Davitt
Cunningham
M. P
Davitt
Merchants Terminal Bridge Opens in St Louis Ceremony
The Mississippi River bridge opens to traffic with ceremonies in St Louis and Venice Illinois. Govs Fifer and Francis join rail and city officials aboard trains meeting at midspan as Josephine Cobb christens the structure. Addresses follow from ex Governor Stanard and others.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Merchants Terminal
Mississippi River
Noonan
Merchants’ Exchange
Fifer
Illinois
Railroad Commissioners of
Gov. Francis
Interior Noble
Josephine Cobb
Cobb
Merchants’ Terminal Bridge Company
Stanard
Francis
John M. Palmer
Gould Bridge
Venice
Ill
Waterworks Reservation
Seth W. Cobb
David KR. Francis
C. C. Rainwater
John D. Perry
The
Laclede Bank
Directory
United States
Oddities From the Day: Barnacle Growth and Ice Mine Intrigue
A curious note reports uneven barnacle and grass growth on ships’ hulls, with one side often fouled while the opposite stays clear. A Florida cabbage stalk yielded a new head after market shipment, a rare second growth. A Pascagoula river sound described as spirits singing underwater startled a fisherman. Nearby Howardsville hosts an ice mine supplying saloons. the Neigolds own the tunnel and freezing spring, remain unfrozen year round.
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Jamesville
Fla
Pascagoula River
Mississippi
Howardsville
Colo
Neigolds
A Sainted Name Lives On In Youthful Courage
A 25 year old message of sorrow and pride honors a fallen youth whose name became a national emblem of courage and virtue. The poem lauds his future promise, the heritage of heart and mind, and the fearless spirit that would have achieved great deeds. Caroline Barber Chandler, in America.
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Caroline Barber Chandler
America
Secretary Rusk Advocates Frugal Aid For Farmers
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes President Harrison’s choice of ex-Governor Rusk of Wisconsin as Secretary of Agriculture. It argues relief lies in prudent spending, avoiding speculative farming, and urging farmers to live within net income as machinery costs rise and prices fall, with prosperity seen on the Pacific coast.
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Harrison
Rusk
Wisconsin
Department of Agriculture
Jerry
Richard
Benjamin Franklin
Pacific
Mexico
British Columbia
California
Europe
America
Chicago Inter Ocean
Hoar Bill Aims to Safeguard Elections Amid Southern Turmoil
The piece notes Senator Hoar’s election bill to curb violence and fraud in Southern ballots, sparking Alabama Senator Pugh’s fiery opposition. It argues Congress must regulate congressional elections to prevent a “ghastly farce” and potential bloodshed, criticizing Southern resistance and referencing the Chicago Journal.
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South
Congress
Winchester Rifle Committees
Kuklux
Hoar
Committee On Elections
Pugh
Alabama
Chicago
Democrats predict House majority in coming election
A New York Press op-ed mocks Democrats for overestimating gains, arguing they count all possibilities as secure and liken their optimism to counting eggs before they hatch. The piece cautions against premature conclusions about election outcomes.
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Utpn
House of Representatives
N. Y. Press
English land values show bias against free trade
Philadelphia Press argues that English farmers suffered large losses under free trade with land rents and land values collapsing from 1875 to 1885 and beyond. It contrasts UK agricultural decline with U S farm gains, urging protection over free trade.
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England
Francis Fuller
United Kingdom
Wales
England and Wales
Pennsylvania
England and
New York
Kent
London
Brookfield
Offic
London Times
A. H. Lee
United States
Philadelphia Press
Quotations on Democrats and Republican tariff debates
A collection of editorial quotes praising and criticizing Democratic morality and figures such as Samuel J. Randall and Butterworth, plus praise for McKinley and arguments on the tariff and pension issues. The excerpts span the Iowa State Register Boston Advertiser Chicago Journal and other papers.
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Indianapolis Journal
Samuel J. Randall
Chicago Journal
Iowa State Register
Blaine
Boston Advertiser
Randall
Congressman Butterworth
Ohio
Ben Butterworth
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Clark
Maginnis
United States
Montana
Congress
National Tribune
McKinley
Mills
N. Y. Tribune
Justice for General Fremont Retired as Major General
Iowa State Register lauds General John C. Fremont for retirement on the U S Army list with major general rank. It credits his pioneer westward explorations and emigration pathways, notes his California Senate service and 1848 presidential bid, and urges honor and aid in old age.
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Fremont
John
U. S. Army
Congress
Great West
U. S
California
Iowa
Rebels Probe Pension Bill Enloe's Store Payments
The Toledo Blade reports that a Tennessee congressman’s bill to pay 538 198 for Union army stores hides fraud risk. Investigators find 90 of 285 claims fraudulent and 135 unexamined, with evidence from rebel archives linking 90 claimants to aiding the Confederacy.
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Uncle Sam
Congress
Treasury
Enloe
Tennessee
Thomas
War Claims Committee
United States
Toledo
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Brooklyn
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Kadesh
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Nature
Heaven
Rose
Charles
Wesley
Pregbyterian
Industrial Intelligence
Toilers
ST. Louis’ New Bridge
Abraham Lincoln, JR
Senator Hoar
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