History of the Week Highlights Riots and Disasters
A sweeping midweek roundup notes labor strife at New York clothing shops and rioting in Illinois, fires in Cincinnati and Breslau, bank robbery in Brussels, a fatal hotel shooting in Kentucky, and a major paper-pulp price rise. It also covers counterfeiting captures in New Jersey, yacht racing wins, and a broad span of fires, murders, and legal actions across the United States and Europe with multiple deaths and injuries.
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New York
Spring Valley
Ill
Cincinnati
Brussels
Breslau
W. N. Lane
Lexington
James Rodenbaugh
H. G. Rodenbaugh
James
Woodford
Versailles
Ishpeming
Mich
Cleveland
Joseph Ross
Louis Stern
Kissengen
Bavaria
Phoenixville
Union
New York City
Brown
Newburg
N. Y
Washington
San Francisco
Chicago
Holmes’ Castle
Yun Fuh
Florence
Stone Leigh
Money rates and commodity prices in New York notes
Money on call at 1 percent. Sterling exchange values and posted rates for bankers bills. New York Produce Market reports vivid prices for flour, cornmeal, rye, barley, buckwheat, oats, hay, pork, butter, cheese, eggs, and ample potato ranges across regions including Jersey and Maine with detailed spot, f.o.b., and delivery quotes.
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Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
City Mills
Minnesota
Jersey
Milwaukee
Western
Canada
F.o.b
F.o. B
White Western
White State
Hay—Shipping
Western Dairy
Do Creamery
Elgins
State Dairy
State
Pennsylvania
Long Island
New York
Maine
Bermuda
North Carolina
Charleston
Savannah
Southern
Norfolk
Virginia Rose
What Women Are Doing In Various Lands And Roles
The women of Norway fund national defense. ten census enumerators named in Boston. Miss Evin M Strewakrt from Columbus a five year commercial traveler. Chicago Women’s Club to admit colored women. federation may discuss. Empress of Austria pursues Greek language study. Mrs Exizanera H Sticexey funds a parish rectory in Chicago. Lady Tennyson sets music to Sweet and Low for her late husband. Minnie Gertrude Kelly named secretary at New York police HQ, replacing two men, saving $1200 yearly. Marie Rosryson-Walcut earns $20,000 gold for Mexico article in New York World.
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Spring Valley
Ills
Chicago
Peoria
Missouri
Messrs
Harr
Harvey
United States
Ireland
EK. F. C. Davis
Society of Mechanical Engineers
Central Park
New York City
Toronto
Jersey City
South Carolina
Goff
War Endicott
Salem
Mass
H. J. Mooney
Brockton
W. F. Doty
Bridgeport
Michigan
Kelly
Cleveland
Penn & Lee
Syracuse
Cuba
Citizens’ Telephone Company
St. Louis
Rocky Mountain Savings Bank of Denver
Buffalo
George F. Root
Eli Hix
Bigston’s Gap
Altgeld
Iowa
Judge Babb
Otto Zeigler
California
Total Abstinence Society
New York
Schoenfeldt
B. Little
Holmes
Pitzel
St. Lawrence
Hughes
Hartford
Conn
J. H. McLau
Elizabeth Flagler
Washington
Plymouth
N. H
George Wheeler
New Mexico
Justice Jackson
United States Supreme Court
Nashville
Tenn
Prince Oscar
Oscar
Charles Jenkins
Montreal
Boyd
Boyd, Gillies & Co
Dewey
State Board of Regents
Albany
China
Cheeney
Boston Chamber of Commerce
W.n.hurst
Stephen de Long
Lexington
Evin M. Strewakrt
Columbus
Chicago Women's Club
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Empress of
Austria
Exizanera H. Sticexey
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Lady Tennyson
Tennyson
Minnie Gertrude Kelly
Marie Rosryson-Walcut
Mexico
New York World
Feeding grain to sheep all year prompts debate
A Wisconsin sheep breeder favors grain feeding for ten months a year while another note argues profit from prudent cattle and hog raising. An Iowa swine breeder warns a recovered thumps case is poor breeding stock. The New York station tests water intake in lactation yielding 1660 pounds monthly.
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Wisconsin
Iowa
New York
Winterless minds and summer brilliance clash
A playful exchange notes that some people excel in cold weather while others excel in heat, concluding with a grim remark about dying brilliance. The quote underscores contrasts in creative temperament and timing.
Apology and Memory Confusion Across Dialogues
In Chicago Tribune dialogue Kiljordan compliments Kajones a gentleman and recalls telling a story twice. Kajones denies memory of repeating the tale and Kiljordan retracts his remark. The Brooklyn Life blurb hints at a dark horse romance with Grace and an unannounced engagement of Harry Maxwell.
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Kiljordan
Kajones
Chicago Tribune
Grace
Jack
Harry Maxwell
Brooklyn
Ministerial Tourist and Alkali Ike Exchange Mock Lynchin
A quirky exchange unfolds as a minister asks about happiness while Alkali Ike rails at enduring life in Oklahoma and hints at having partaken in a lynching event, framing a grim joke in a Western setting.
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Oklahoma
Christian Endeavor Convention in Erie Aug 22 25
The article outlines the annual State Christian Endeavor Convention at Erie August 22 to 25 with speakers Rev J Willis Baer Rev H C Ross Rev H C Hall Rev J Wilbur Chapman and others. Delegates attend church services open air meeting and a Sunday closing Evangelistic service led by Rev J W Smith.
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Christian Endeavor
Erie
United Society
J. Willis Baer
F. K. Clark
Lowe
Chas
Roads
Phil
Chas. A. Oliver
York
Boston
H. C. Ross
H. C. Hall
J. Z. Tyler
Cleveland
Ohio
W. W. White
Moody Institute
Chicago
J. A. Randthaler
Indianapolis
America
S. K
Park Square
Soldiers’ Home
Wm. S. Ferguson
Chas. Roads
J. Wilbur Chapman D.D
Albany
H. C. Farrar
N. Y
W. A. Stanton
Pittsburg
J. S. McCrory
Christian Endeavor Society in Santander Spain
The Christian Endeavor meetings in Santander are held on Sunday evenings with about 30 attendees. The program includes Bible study prayer hymns scripture recitations and exhortations. It helps retain local youth in gospel influence and increases midweek attendance with families joining.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Santander
Spain
Turn The Heart To Christ In Church Fellowship
A religious exhortation urges church members to curb evil speech by focusing on Christ. It advises praying with a personal view of Jesus, discussing His sorrows and love, studying the Bible, and sharing the treasures found in Him. It also encourages praising the pastor’s Christlike guidance and highlighting daily acts done in the Redeemer’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
the Redeemer
William T. Ellis
Humble Roman Faith Moves Jesus in Capernaum
The article discusses the faith of a Roman centurion who built a synagogue for Jews in Capernaum. His deputation, humility, and belief in Jesus’ power to heal his dying paralytic servant reveal deeper faith than Israelite leaders and prompt Jesus to expand the kingdom of God beyond Israel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke
Capernaum
Herod
Jesus
Christ
Noted Boston convention links faith and heritage
The piece lauds a Christian Endeavor convention in Boston for inspiring patriotism through excursions to Bunker Hill Plymouth Plymouth Rock Lexington and Concord Old South church and Old North. It urges leagues to combine study with local travel and readings to foster knowledge and inspiration.
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Boston Convention of Christian Endeavor
Bunker Hill
Plymouth
Lexington and Concord
Old South Church
Old North
Boston
Bishop Whatcoat and Late 18th Century Methodist Founding
Richard Whatcoat arrived with Thomas Coke to assist in founding the Methodist Episcopal church in America. Born 1736 in England, he was older than Francis Asbury and ordained by Wesley before 1784. He later became bishop in 1800 after a divided conference, died 1806, and was buried at Wesley Chapel near Dover, Delaware.
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Richard Whatcoat
Thomas Coke
Methodist Episcopal Church
Francis Asbury
England
Ireland
Wales
Wesley
America
Mr. Wesley
Whatcoat
Asbury
Jesse Lee
Wesley Chapel
Dover
Del
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Liberty Street
Gilbert F. McNitt
Third Street
Warren
W. Dunkle
Iren Savings Bank
Udio
Geo. Ball’s
Warren, Pa
Jlen & Sons
Torneys and Counsellors At Law
Allen Block
Corner Second and
Liberty Ets
Allen
Samuel G. Allen
Harrison Allen
Notary
F. W. Whitcomb
Eon Third Street
M. E
G. Ball
Hoffman Block
Lnore
Insmoor & Peterson
Attorneys At Law
Warren Savings Bank
T. Donly
Diamond St
Prrrsburg
Pactice
Courts of Allegheny Co
S$. District
Supreme Courts
Allegheny
Promp
Dseph T. Danforth
Second and
Liberty Siren
S. Perry
Stice of the Peace & Conveyancer
Iren
Ter
Woodard & Asser’s
C. McAlpin
Ki Stuart
D. DS
D Street
Palephone Connection
Wilbur
Wm, Schnur
W. Freeman
Frontine
A. Greaves
LL & Thompson
Pren, Pa
Beaty Block
Ball, Co
Thompson
J. O. Parmlee
Rocal Directory
Warren Borough Officers
Jess Janes W. Wigzins
Hwa Council
Alden
John Plumphrey
H. A. Messenger
Jas.on
L. PT. Borchers
John Masterson
Joseph
Jerk
K. A
D. Mclaren
Mrs. Lucie ©. Richards
A. Cowan
W. M. Baker
D. J. Ball
J. R. King
Ember of
Congress
Charles W. Stone
Nate
Charles M. Shortt
Paul W. Brown
Charles H
Critt Marsh
H. C. Tington
George F. Yates
Wm. McCray
Ariff
D. M. Howard
Asurer
A. W. Jones
Nnty
Roger Mooney
Fred B. Jackson
J. W. Dunkle
H. M. Putnam
S.C. Graham
R. E. John A. Akins
C. B
Nroner
W.S. Peirce
W. J. Alexander
John A. “Tz
James Logan
H. B. Waite
Railroad Guide
Philadelphia & Erie B. Rk
Eastern Standard
Ulaceereeneee
Pennsy
Ila B
Press. Press
RTH
Nkirk
Allegheny Valley
Pittsburgh R. B
A. Weiss
Clothier
Water St
Pe Blanks Specialty
Philadelphia Weekly Press
Citizens Nat’l Bank
Mayron Waters
K. T. Hazeltine
David L. Gerould
L. W. Dennison
M. Waters
P. J. Bayer
C. A. Cornen
E. T. Hazeltine
O. F. Hoffman
Ackley & Wheelock
Northwestern
Penn’a
C. Best
Averill
News OF the World
New York Weekly Tribune
MATL
Tar Matt
Geo. W. Best
Tribune
Sapolio
H. A. Arcuer
M.D
Oxford St
Cantos Martyn
D. D
Epwin F. Parper
125Th Street
7Th Ave
Tax Cenrark Company
Murray Street
New Youre City
Peal Medicine CO
Siegfried & CO
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Letis Seiffer
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Carrollton
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Hayden Rubelman
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Rhode Island Avenue
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C. B. Smith
Lena Geisselbrecht
H. Doyle
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Epworth League
W.J. Yates
Charles Kingsley
Lyman Abbott
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Pitcher
GEMS
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Nefure
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