International and Domestic Affairs Dominate Week of Dec 13 1895
A sweeping roundup covers Bosphorus guardships, St Louis convention set for June 16 1896, Boston Democratic mayoral victory for Josiah Quincy, tariff queries in England and Scotland, Kentucky’s Governor Bradley inauguration, Apache murders in Arizona, tribute to Poe, and a wide array of political, labor, crime, and riot reports from the United States and abroad. The period also notes shipyard strikes, Cuban relief prospects, Armenian issues, and ongoing constitutional and criminal trials.
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Turkey
Bosphorus
Republican National Committee
St. Louis
Boston
Josiah Quincy
Congress
Bayard
England
Scotland
Bradley
Kentucky
Arizona
Morton
Bat Shea
Troy
New York
John S. Davis
Philadelphia Petroleum and Stock Exchange
Kane
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Hill
Post Office Department
Wilson
Edgar Allen Poe
Princeton
Baltimore
Annie T. McCay
Senate
Arthur Zimmerman
Australia
Anthony Clinchy
New York State
Stone Masons
New York City
Lansingburg
N. Y
Ezra Bostwick
Michigan
Chicago
Clyde
Glasgow
Anendan
Barbara Aub
Sawyer Langerman
Hope Mission
Kansas Medical College
Topeka
Carter
Shreve
St. Francis Catholic
Milwaukee
Phillipsburg
N. J
Susan Ross
Preston
Brooklyn
New West Creek
Col
Federation of Labor
Arthur A. Dicks
Toronto
Bering Sea Patrol
Bear
Healy
Stamboul
Allen G. Thurman
Ohio
Columbus
National Prohibition Committee
Pittsburg
Theodore Durrant
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Lexow
Langerman
Federation of Labor Convention
Cuba
Lord Salisbury
Cleveland
Orient
Manilla
National Civil Service Reform League
Washington
Tanton
Southern National Bank of New York
Ashtabula
Brooklyn Bridge
Canton
Edgar
Chemulpe
Corea
Constantinople
Maceo
Gomez
Matanzas
Campos
Vryse
Crete
Walker
Massachusetts
Treasury
Crown Point
Ind
Nicholasville
Kan
Hancock
Pennsylvania
Kellard
Glass
Texas
Thurman
National Committee
Howell
Libbie Knapp
Wellsboro
Ecuador
Alfar
British Guiana
Venezuela
M. C. Leitner
St. Petersburg
Madrid
Japan
Belgium
Missouri University
Ingersoll
American Red Cross Society
Ecclesiae
Rome
Max Goodrich
Edward McPherson
Gettysburg
America
Buffalo
Edith Yorks
Waterford
United Garment Workers
W. H. Harvey
Coin
Chi- Nicaragua
North Carolina
Susan B. Anthony
Nuevitas
William Kearney
Syracuse
Clanna Gael
Ireland
Big Stone Gap
John Macy
Canada
State of Washington
Chauncey Depew
Stevenson
Alaska
Abyssinia
Tecumseh, Neb
Father Murphy
Bonacum
Boatner
Louisiana
Hearsey
New Orleans
Franc Boulder
Chaseburg
Wis
Grain and flour prices across major markets in New York
New York markets report a wide array of prices for flour types including patent, winter, and spring, with Minnesota and Southern flour figures. Rye and buckwheat prices appear along with cornmeal, barley malt, and various wheat quotes, while fats and eggs show mixed dairy and butter values across regions.
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New York
City Mills
Minnesota
Jersey
Western
Milwaukee
Canada
Duc
Hay—Shipping
Western Dairy
Elgins
State
Pennsylvania
Western Fresh
Southern
Long Island
Maine
Bermuda
North Carolina
Charleston
Norfolk
Virginia Rose
Christmas Charity and the Babe in the Stall
A London Sketch evokes winter hardship as hungry birds shelter at the door and a newborn babe lies in the stall. The call invites the cold and hungry to share the best the house can offer, with a festive charity tone.
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Robin
London
How a Girl Welcomes Guests at Home and Honors Family
The article urges a warm friendly greeting when guests arrive, with the daughter assisting at tea and serving, and emphasizes a daughter's care for parents. It notes a father returns tired yet hopeful for home, and a daughter should show affection, support, and express love through actions and manners. Harper's Round Table.
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Harper's Round Table
Skin Care Then and Now Warmth Over Cold For Cleansing
The article argues warm water is essential for cleansing and skin health, noting cold water traps impurities and closes pores. It prescribes daily warm sponge baths, twice daily facial washes, and a night use of Castile soap, with cold cream rubs and whiskey tonics for vigor and facial treatment.
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Castile
Dolly Varden Route Promotes D A V P Travel
The Dolly Varden Route recommends using the D A V P line for Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Albany and New York travel. It claims to be the best way to go and invites travelers to try it.
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Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
Albany
New York
Nickel Plate trains offer dining cars to Boston and New York
Nickel Plate Road advertises convenient train schedules between Chicago Cleveland Erie New York and Boston with dining cars and luxurious sleepers. FEHLMAN Bros. promotes silk shades and decorated globes at low rates.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Cleveland
Erie
New York
Boston
Fehlman Bros
Work of the Women in the early church
Rev W J Yates surveys women’s vital role in the apostolic church. Dorcas and Lydia are named for charity and hospitality, Priscilla and Aquila aid Paul and Apollos, with honorable women among Greek and Roman officials aiding the church through influence and wealth.
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Apostolic Church
Galilee
Jesus
Jerusalem
Dorcas
Joppa
Peter
Lydia
Philippi
Paul
Europe
Priscilla
Aquila
Rome
Claudius
Corinth
Ephesus
Apollos
Christ
National Monument to Forefathers Memorializes Pilgrims
Dec 21 is observed in Plymouth Mass and other lands to honor the landing at Plymouth and Forefathers Rock. Descendants praise the monument on the hill overlooking the town, with Faith facing east and catching the dawn over the Atlantic.
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Plymouth
Mass
Rock
Union
Our Republic
Atlantic
Land of Pretty Soon by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
A reflective verse urging urgency over delay to reach lofty goals. It warns that promises broken and unachieved aims resemble a distant land called Pretty Soon. The poem contrasts fair purposes with wasted potential and cautions against perpetual postponement.
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Land of
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
America and Japan the swift rise from isolation
The text recalls Commodore Perry’s 19th century entry into Yokohama and notes Japan’s rapid modernization. It contrasts a time with no newspapers in Japan to a quarter century of dramatic change, surpassing many regions in Asia and ranking with leading world powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Commodore Perry
Bay of Yokohama
Asia
Spain
Russia
Pall Mall
Story of My Life by Bishop William Taylor
A reviewer lauds Bishop William Taylor’s volume The Story of My Life as a romance and marvel. The piece suggests Leagues buy the book, assign chapters to members, and share the tale at a meeting to inspire faith and zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Taylor
League
Zulus’ Quick Change to Comfort and Status
The passage notes that a converted Zulu first seeks clothing, buying a calico shirt and duck pants, then a three legged stool. It claims that being clothed and seated lifts him far above heathen peers, suggesting clothing marks civilization advancement.
Christmas Good Tidings and Messengers of Peace
Rev S H Doyle speaks on the good tidings of Christianity and the Christmas message. The sermon highlights angels and apostles as messengers, the proclamation of peace, and salvation through Jesus Christ, urging believers to share the gospel. Bible references accompany the notes and readings.
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S. H. Doyle
Toric
Isa
Lii
Isaiah
Zion
Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
Christ
God
David
Christ the Lord
Jesus
The Thoroughly Successful Man Says Duty First
A Lutheran reflection profiles the thrifty, purposeful worker who stays steady regardless of liking. The truly valuable labor is judged by necessity and wisdom, not by personal enjoyment, with constant readiness to take whatever work lies ahead.
Ministers as mercenary slur rebuttal in Watchman quote
The Watchman argues against labeling ministers mercenary, saying such charges reveal skepticism about human nature. It asserts ministers seek usefulness over wealth, living to enrich character and moral resources rather than pursuing popular pleasures.
Deeper Vitality and Divine Fulfillment in Life
A Phillips Brooks reflection asserts that true depth comes from filling life with the Spirit of God. This divine experience promises enriched human life and reciprocal blessing among people, aligning life with God’s design for all.
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Phillips Brooks
The Sun and the Shade by Mrs Gilbert Ann Taylor
A reflective quote on faith and dependence by Mrs. Gilbert Ann Taylor, noting that belief under shade tests and strengthens faith more than under sun. The saying emphasizes growth through hardship and resilience.
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Gilbert Ann Taylor
Temperance meetings in Apia Christian Endeavor group
The Christian Endeavor society at Apia Samoa hosts temperance meetings and aims for amiability and effective prayer talks. It notes that a good follower is as valuable as a leader and contrasts with Australia where flags and badges are rarely used in conventions.
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Christian Endeavor Society
Apia
Samoa
Australia
Christian Endeavor
J. F. Cowan
Pennsylvania
Christian Endeavor Union
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Treasury Gold Reserve
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
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Treasury Department
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Decatur
Ala
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Parton
Hood
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Hood's Pills
Epwworth League
W. J. Yates
A. M
Mexico
Epworth League
A.P.T.L
The
American Protective Tariff League
Wilbur F. Wakeman
West 23d Street
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GEMS
Pittsburg Bulletin
R. H. Stoddard
Philadelphia Press
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John Legge
Times
Charity
Lee O. Harris
Indianapolis Journal
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