Woman's Opportunity in a Nation's Home and Souls
Rev Dr Talmage argues that women already hold vast influence through home life and moral example, not just ballots. He urges women to embrace their domestic and spiritual roles, while allowing them to pursue broader work when ready, and recalls Ohio women's temperance battles and a dream of heavenly home.
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New Zealand
Legislative
Washington
Lord Bacon
Newton
Alfred the Great
Jonathan Edwards
Dbuyers
Victoria
Bethlehem
Isabella
Catherine of
Russia
Anne of
England
Marie Theresa
Germany
Tim
Jesus
Miriam
Deborah
Hannah
Samuel
Mary
Sisters of Charity
Ohio
Hell
Maine Equorian
National Temperance Society
Sons of Temperance
Good Samaritans
Burgundy
Heidsick
Persia
Tropics
Italy
Lebanon
Jungfrau Rail Project Financing Secured
Financing for the Jungfrau mountain railway near Berne Switzerland is assured and construction will start in the latter part of the year.
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Jungfrau Road
Jungfrau Mountain
Berne
Switzerland
BILLARP S LETTER ON WOMAN SUFFRAGE AND MARRIAGE
A reader laments crime and divorce via female inequality and argues women should have equal rights with men. He recalls past marriage duties, condemns cruelty, and cites trials as evidence of gender imbalance. The piece praises lawful devotion while urging women’s independence and suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willia
Eile
Pitif
Mor
Lts
John Tampls Graves
Athens
Atlanta Constitution
Tribute to Sullivan at Madison Square Garden Benefit
The Old Champion John L Sullivan will be honored on June 27 at Madison Square Garden with a major testimonial. A star-studded boxing lineup is set, with Johnny Dunn as master of ceremonies and many noted fighters slated to spar in the tribute to the legendary pugilist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Square Garden
New York City
John L. Sullivan
Johnny Dunn
James J. Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Tommy Ryan
Billy Smith
Jack McAuliffe
George Dixon
Jimmy Barry
Peter Maher
Steve O'Donnell
Jim Hall
Joe Choynski
Dan Creedon
Dick O’brien
Jim McVey
Shadow’ Maher
Bob Armstrong
Brooklyn
Jimmy' Carroll
Frank Bosworth
Paddy Smith
Denver
Young Corbett
Suit For Back Taxes On Mississippi Valley Rail Road
The Mississippi railroad commission acting for State Revenue Agent Adams moves to sue the Illinois Central for back taxes about 250000. The railroad officers are cited to appear in Jackson on the first Monday in August to show cause why the road should not be assessed since 1886. The suit will proceed through the courts after assessment.
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Mississippi Railroad Commission
State Revenue
Adams
Mississippi Valley Railroad Company
Illinois Centre
Roacre
Jackson
Advance in rails price by Illinois Steel Company
Chicago based Illinois Steel Company raises steel rail price by 2 dollars a ton from 23, citing higher ore coal and labor costs. The firm hints further increases may be justified before year end.
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Illinois Steel Company
Chicago
Capital Gossip and Government Decrees Across Nations and harbors
Boundary extension discussions with Mexico and Guatemala run to May 1, 1896. German beet sugar outlook bleak without bounty relief. Senate enforces capitol grounds vehicle limits. Southern harbor depths improve at Galveston Savannah Charleston St Johns. Civil service totals near 200000 with 18454 changes. Revenue cutters bolster patrols to curb Cuba filibusters and yellow fever risk. Chapman to be transferred from Atlanta to Missouri after Georgia political clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Guatemala
Julius Muth
United States
Madgeburg
Germany
Department of State
Moth
Arms Bright
Senate
Capitol Building
Coxey
Craighill
Engineer Corps
Army
Galveston
Savannah
Charleston Harbor
St. Johns
Civil Service
United States Civil Service Commission
Treasury Department
Revenue
Atlantic
Charleston
Mobile
Morrill
McLane
Cuba
Raleigh
Wyman
Carlisle
Florida
Chapman
Trammell
Atlanta
Missouri
Secretary Smith
Miller
Georgia
Smith
Arkansas
Postmasters Salaries Altered in Georgia Alabama and Tennessee
Changes in postmasters salaries take effect July 1 based on post office receipts. Georgia gains include Cordele Covington Dalton Fort Valley Hawkinsville Thomasville Valdosta Washington West Point with various increases. some towns see decreases. Alabama increases cover Athens Evergreen Greensboro Ozark Pratt City Tuscumia Union Springs, with listed decreases for Bridgeport Jacksonville Marion New Decatur. South Carolina and Tennessee adjustments follow with multiple towns experiencing increases and declines across the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Georgia
Cordele
Covington
Dalton
Fort Valley
Hawkinsville
Thomasville
Valdosta
West Point
Eatonton
LaGrange
Marietta
Athens
Evergreen
Greensboro
Ozark
Pratt City
Tuscumi’a
Union Springs
Bridgeport
Jacksonville
Marion
New Decatur
South Carolina
Benfort
Bennettsville
Darlington
Georgetown
Greenwood
Spartanburg
Yorkville
Tennessee
Bristol
Clarkesville
Cleveland
Greenville
Jackson
McKenzie
Maryville
Milan
Murfreesboro
Sewannee
Shelbyville
Tullahoma
Dayton
Harriman
Johnson City
St. Elmo
Trenton
Ohio Coal Dealers Hold First Annual Dayton Convention
Over one hundred members of the Ohio Retail Coal Dealers Association met in Dayton Wednesday for its first annual convention. President S. J. Patterson chaired the meeting. J. H. Crane, a prominent manufacturer, delivered a welcome address, followed by secretary E. Bloom of Shelby, who spoke in reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Retail Coal Dealers’ Association
Dayton
J. Patterson
J. H. Crane
Bloom
Shelby
President to Visit Atlanta for Cotton States Exposition
A delegation from Atlanta met President Cleveland on Tuesday to invite him to the Cotton States and International Exposition. Cleveland agreed it would be a pleasure to attend and planned to visit in late October, departing Washington October 21 and arriving in Atlanta October 22. October 23 will be designated as the president's day at the exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Cleveland
Washington
Baldwin Free. Jury Rules Justifiable Death in Jacksonville
The inquest into Andrew Yeoman’s death in Jacksonville Florida found that Yeoman was shot by a pistol ball in the hands of P M W Baldwin. The jury concluded Baldwin’s act was justifiable based on the evidence presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Yeoman
Jacksonville
Fla
P. M. W. Baldwin
Baldwin
Yeoman
James Gentry Defense Hints Morbid Love Motive
Philadelphia dispatch reports sensational rumors of a defense change in the James B. Gentry murder trial. Prosecutors may argue Gentry killed Madge Yorke over suspected morbid love for actress friend Miss Lida Clark, echoing noted Ward Mitchell cases.
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Madge Yorke
Philadelphia Dispatch
James B. Gentry
Gentry
Lida Clark
Freda Ward
Alice Mitchell
Kentucky Primaries Point to Hardin Nomination for Governor
Early returns from Kentucky primaries show General Hardin leading for the Democratic nomination with about 700 of 879 votes reported. He ahead of Cassius M. Clay Jr. by nearly fifty votes as one hundred counties send uninstructed delegates and the currency issue grows prominent with gold standard supporters in influence.
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Hardin
Kentucky
Cassius M. Clay, Jr
Governor Evans Disgusted at Charleston Grand Jury
The governor condemns Charleston grand jury actions for refusing true bills against those charged with violating the dispensary law. He announces plans to seek venue changes from Charleston to Orangeburg in all related cases, a first for the state.
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Columbia
5. C
Grand Jury
Charleston
Orangeburg
Secret Massillon Marriage Of Mamie Coxey And Carl Brown
Mamie Coxey and Carl Brown wed in Massillon Ohio in a ceremony performed by Justice Folger. The couple separated after the rites and plan another public marriage in Washington on July 4, aiming to keep the sect together for the interval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Brown
Mamie Coxey
Woman near Shellsburg harms children and herself
An Iowa farmer's wife, Mrs. Sanford Giles, reportedly poisoned three of her six children and then killed herself in a similar method near Shellsburg. The children died from the exposure as reported in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Giles
Shellsburg
Iowa
Governor Atkinson Survives Severe Appendicitis Attack
Early Sunday Governor Atkinson was struck by a violent appendicitis and was at death's door. Surgeons Dr. Holmes and Dr. Harris led a critical operation at Halcyon sanitarium to remove a swollen appendix with abscess and peritonitis, finding two small stonelike secretions. after a tense recovery the governor showed signs of improvement and hope of recovery grew through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
J. B
Holmes
Executive Mansion
Dr. Holmes
Executive
Georgia
Capitol
Mr. Calloway
John Ford
Decatur County
Governor Atkinson Faces Crisis Before Immediate Operation
Monday afternoon the governor’s condition worsened prompting surgery. Doctors J B S Holmes Hunter P Cooper W P Nicholson A G North Noah Harris advised immediate operation. The governor asked for Westmoreland and McRae to be present, then declared readiness to face the knife if necessary and to make his will with Judge Hopkins and Attorney General Terrell assisting. Will acknowledged and set aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. S. Holmes
Hunter P. Cooper
Westmoreland
McRae
Judge Hopkins
Atkinson
Joe Terrell
Frank Calloway
Terrell
Southern Railway Raises Peach Freight Minimum to 24000 Pounds
A circular from the Southern Railway and Steamship Association announces a new minimum carload weight of 24,000 pounds for peaches and related fruit, effective June 22, 1895. Growers protest the 20 percent rate increase, noting cars rarely carry 20,000 pounds and averaging just over 18,000. The measure, approved at the rate committee’s 122d session, affects eastern and western destinations and supersedes prior circulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway and Steamship Association
Fruit Growers of Georgia
Atlanta
R. C
R. CO
E. B. Sranuatay
Charleston Grand Jury Fails to Indict Dispensary Violations
In Charleston on Tuesday the court of sessions heard bills related to dispensary law violations. Judge Buchanan urged jurors to base presentments on evidence, not prejudice. The grand jury reported no indictments against Fritz Mollenhauer, Henry Hemme, George F. Stenicken, M. L. Clark, W. J. Bowen, and Barney Lovett. Assistant Attorney General Townsend said he was surprised, noting the evidence favored the accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Sessions
Charleston
Buchanan
Fritz Mollenhauer
Henry Hemme
George F. Stenicken
M. L. Clark
Spangled Work: Brighter Embroidery With Spangles
Women revive spangled embroidery using colored silks, beads, and spangles to decorate picture frames, jewel cases, and lamp shades. The art has advanced from grandmotherly work to designs as vibrant as jewels, featuring varied spangle colors, beads, and embroidery silks on satin frames and candle shades.
Explosion at Italian powder factory kills sixty men
Sixty workers die and three are seriously injured in a powder factory blast four ten miles west of Turin. The incident is blamed on gross carelessness by the victims during the explosion.
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Ballstile
Turin
Italy
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Elizabeth Browning
George Eliot
John
Matthew Simpson
Henry Martyn
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Billarp
Sullivan
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Meeting of
Ohio Coal Dealers
James Gentry
Evans
Mamie and
Carl
Nathan Harris
Joe
Will
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