History of the Week Highlights Holmes and Global Events
A July 31 to Aug 6 sketch shows H. H. Holmes linked to murders and sensational crimes in Chicago, with parallels of inquiries in Canada and Cuba. It notes balloon polemic by Andree, currency debates, strikes, and Indian uprisings plus ship and rail disasters across North America and Europe.
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B. F. Pitzel
Holmes
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United States
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London
North Pole
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Sweden
Dan Stewart
Texas
New York
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Cuba
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Baltimore
William E. Caesar
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Chickamauga National Park
E. T. Gardner
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Neb
Boston Christian Endeavor
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Ills
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Joe Patchen
Robert J
The Markets. New York Money Market Report
The New York money market on August 5 shows money on call at 1 percent and prime mercantile paper at 3 1/4 to 4 percent. Sterling exchange quotes bank bills six months at 4.895 and demand at 4.934. Commercial bill at 4.883 1/4. Pacifics of 1895 at 1.20. Silver certificates at 66 2/3 to 67 1/2 cents. Mexican at around 0.3 cents. Government bonds: new 4s at 1.34 and old 4s at 1.13.
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Prime Mercantile
Flour and grain price listings from New York Produce Market
New York Produce Market reports extensive price data for flour, rye, cornmeal, oats, wheat, corn, barley, buckwheat flour, hay, pork, butter, cheese, eggs, and potatoes. Entries cover various grades, varieties, and delivery terms with multiple locations and months/price ranges.
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City Mills
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Minnesota
Milwaukee
Western
Canada
Jersey
White Western
White State
Hay—Shipping
Western Dairy
Elgins
State
Pennsylvania
Long Island
Maine
Bermuda
North Carolina
Charleston
Savannah
Southern
Norfolk
Virginia Rose
The Count and His Father-In-Law Lawsuit
A count protests mistreatment by his father in law, claiming cruelty and non support. The lawyer notes divorce ground but the retainer must be paid in advance, leaving the count to consider legal action for damages despite no divorce.
Dust to the Victor The Beauty Speaks in Cincinnati Tale
A villain snarls that Hal has the beauty and vows to vanquish his rival. The proud beauty replies with a defiant smile and taunts the attacker, insisting the victor must bring the dust to her. This exchange frames a dramatic confrontation in a Cincinnati Tribune narrative.
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Hal
Cincinnati Tribune
Remarkable precocity praised by ticket inspector
A London Fun note describes a scene where a ticket inspector compliments a boy named Tommy for his impressive development while under twelve. The woman responds with gratitude, and the inspector remains silent, seemingly crushed by the remark.
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Tommy
London
A Patchwork of Humorous Quips Across Papers
A collage of short comic bits from various papers features social jests and caricatures. An irate remark about sleeves contrasts with a quip about a swelled head. Uncle Rastus riffs on Peter and a rooster, while a family plans a piano student from a son. A mastiff loves a pretty girl as a hopeful suitor sighs.
Theater Hat Sparks Opera Fondness Joke
A Washington Star quip captures a theater audience moment as a young man jokes about a woman ahead wearing an oversized hat and a companion speculates her fondness for opera. The banter reflects light social theater talk and hat fashion.
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Washington Star
In Partnership. Two Souls With One Thought
A pair of wandering Willies sought all labor hard to shun. Two souls with but a single thought, two tramps that beat as one, as noted by the Atlanta Journal.
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Atlanta Journal
Malicious insinuation and social expectations
A humorous exchange contrasts age and marriage with a professor teasing a woman about her husband’s age. The vignette mentions a woman who avoids waiting up for her husband by retiring early, setting a three o'clock alarm, and appearing refreshed and reproachful.
Dialogue Sparks Misunderstanding at Matrimonial Fray
Brown disputes wife's stepmother relation with Jones in a lively courtroom exchange. The judge notes the line of marriage and age proximity as the pair argue over consent and propriety.
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Brown
Jones
Christian Endeavor Erie 95 Convention Aug 22 25
Two weeks remain for Christian Endeavor workers to attend the Erie 95 convention August 22 to 25. Speakers include Rev J A Randthaler and Robert E Speer. lodging costs and railroad rates are listed with certificates required for fare reductions.
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Erie
J. A. Randthaler
D. D
Indiana
Careul
Christ as Physician of Soul and Body in Faith
Rev S H Doyle frames a missionary topic on Christ as healer of body and soul. He emphasizes Jesus forgives sins first to prove power to heal, then heals palsy, and notes salvation comes by faith. The sermon urges sharing Christ to all, since sin sick humanity needs the divine physician.
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S. H. Doyle
Christ
God
Jesus
How to Study the Bible Moody Advice
D L Moody promotes topical Bible study and personal preparation. He notes lifelong use of his well-marked Bible as readiness for speaking on faith hope charity assurance or any subject. He urges Christians to be like soldiers always prepared through study.
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D. L. Moody
General Booth Reflects on America and Religion
General Booth, after a recent tour, says Americans are more educated and openly profess religion, though he doubts there is more true religion here than in Europe. He notes many Europeans publicly profess faith and questions America’s relative godliness amid foreign immigration.
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General Booth
America
Americans
Europe
Lutheran church network counts seminaries and schools
The latest reports list 26 theological seminaries with 1 083 students and 90 professors 35 colleges with 5 162 students and 297 professors 27 academies and 13 female seminaries with 5 427 students and 301 teachers 35 orphan homes with 1 742 orphans 44 English church papers 49 German and 40 in other languages.
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Lutheran Church
Information committee guides prayer meetings shaping convention
The information committee brings the convention spirit into each prayer gathering. In the British section two thousand four hundred eighty two societies are enrolled, while Ore gon reports twelve thousand five hundred Endeavorers. A South Australian Junior society provides its pastor’s study table with a weekly flower arrangement.
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Oregon
Healing the Nobleman's Son Lesson Reflects Faith
Rev W J Yates presents a lesson on healing the nobleman’s son from Nazareth to Cana. A Capernaum ruler pleads with Jesus, and though Jesus goes not, the boy recovers at the hour the word is spoken. The nobleman and family become Jesus followers. Joanna and Chuza related.
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W. J. Yates
Nazareth
Jesus
Cana
Capernaum
Herod Antipas
Christ
Chuza
Herod
Joanna
Show Your Colors and Attend Religious Services
During this month many persons will be away from home and may feel responsibility to attend services relaxed. It is best to go to meeting wherever you may be. It may do someone else good to hear your prayer songs and testimony. The fidelity to Jesus shown by attendance will bring blessing and strengthen purpose. Wherever you go seek Christian fellowship, especially in religious gatherings. Show your colors and let men know you follow Christ.
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Jesus
the Christ
Share a Ticket to Lift Others This Blossom Season
A call to generosity urges every reader to help others through kind words and deeds. Giving an excursion ticket may cost a bit yet bring greater joy than personal use, brightening lives of poor women, men, and children who need an outing.
Summer Devotions Amid Heat Prompt League Focus
The article urges continued private devotions during hot weather and stresses daily Bible reading and prayer for individuals and others. It encourages attendance at summer assemblies such as Chautauqua or League basics when possible to maintain spiritual routines.
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League
Note taking guidance for Leaguers on memory and usefulness
The text urges members to carry notebook and pencil to jot incidents news ideas quotes plans and other useful items. It warns against assuming easy recall and stresses brief noting of addresses titles poems and illustrations for future benefit.
Plan Ahead For League Autumn Meetings
It is none too soon for the League officers to begin plans for autumn meetings. Lectures should find a place in the program and local talent should be engaged so travelers return with new facts and renewed enthusiasm.
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League
Gather the Fruits of Camp Meeting Converts for the Church
Some souls were converted or at least made a start in Christian life at the camp meeting. Don’t let them drift back to the world. invite them to church, urge them to join the League, visit their homes, and befriend them. Replace old companions with Christian friends to keep them from spoiling.
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League
Bible Search in Christian Living Emphasized
The piece urges constant Bible searching over mere facts like history geography and biography. It argues true understanding comes from Spirit and truth, equipping believers with the sword of the Spirit.
New Testament revisions echo Wesley notes and youth efforts
The passage notes parallels between revised New Testament changes and Wesleyan notes in Matthew. Indiana Christian Endeavor youths build a cottage at Bethany Park, raising nearly 800 dollars. Nevada adopts silver and sage green as state colors. Newport naval apprentices group reorganizes with 27 members.
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United States Naval Training Station
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