News of the Week condensed from Feb 10 15
A sweeping roundup lists shootings duels assassinations and political shocks across the Americas Europe and Asia from Feb 10 to 16 including Lattimer Cuba Spain Guatemala and Zola trials. Notable items include De Lome letter scandal Duval de Lome resignation Filibuster efforts to Cuba and punitive patrols in Alaska and Yukon areas.
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Walter Pekerski
Martin
Lattimer
Mason
Spain
Cuba
Frank Borst
Binghamton
N. Y
New York
Barrios
Guatemala
Herr von Buelow
China
Sexton
United States
Dupuy de Lome
Washington
de Lome
McKinley
Alfred Bradley
Dayton
Supreme Court
Almi- Trante Oquendo
Havana
Beregouron and
Bashere
Borgu
West Africa
Park National Bank of New York
Montreal
Leiter Ships 500000 Bushels of Cash Wheat Abroad
Chicago February reports a 500000 bushel cash wheat shipment rail to the seaboard for London and the continent. Lehigh Valley confirms orders to move 600000 bushels with contracts closed in New York. Market reacts with buying and covering as traders reassess Leiter's May position.
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Circle City
Dawson
de Lome
Woodford
Madrid
New York City
Levi P. Morton
Paris
E. E. Anderson
C. E. Murphy
Brooklyn
Joe Leiter
Chicago Wheat King
Lucania
New York
Europe
la Gascogne
George Breckinridge
Grow
Esculapia
Chicago
Leiter
Seaboard
England
Lehigh Valley
Lohrke
Continent
London
Lester
Seeking to Consolidate Silverites in Washington
Addresses on behalf of the Democratic, Populist and Silver Republican parties issued after conferences in Washington. They urge union of three parties in future elections on the financial issue as the paramount question and call for consolidation along these lines.
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Washington
Montgomery Cruises to San Domingo on return voyage
The United States cruiser Montgomery arrived at San Domingo and heads back to Key West. It is not expected to stop at Cuban ports on the return journey, though orders allow discretion. The Marblehead meanwhile tied up at New Orleans to participate in Mardi Gras celebrations.
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Washington
Montgomery
San Domingo
Key West
New Orleans
Martin Trial Drugs
Wilkes Barre February 15 The Martin trial testimony centers on the safe strain with the commonwealth arguing miners were unarmed and deputies fired as they fled after the first volley Marcoy Guncave testifies he heard Sheriff Martin order the deputies to fire.
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Wilkes-Barre
Martin
Commonwealth
Marcoy
Miscellaneous Humorous Snippets and Sayings
A collage of quirky quips and snippets from a bygone column. Jokes about memory debts oysters pepper and biscuits mix with captions of everyday scenes and a playful slice of provincial life. The passage blends wry humor with social observations from era voices.
Broad Wheels Reduce Wagon Draught On Soft Roads
A nineteenth century note argues broad wheeled wagons ease pulling on soft ground. Narrow wheels sink 3 to 4 inches, elevating ground ahead as if climbing a slope, while broad wheels avoid cutting into the road and help roads harden with use. Even on hard ground wheel surface barely affects draught.
Health Secrets Don't Do This and Save Some
Fragmentary ad text urges restraint on overeating and avoiding despair. Mentions clothing dealer Jacob Keller the tailor and a location at Second and Pow Se ane with references to winter styles and room corner.
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Jacob Keller
INA and Decorative Ware Highlighted in Auction Listing
Auction notes reveal INA items and decorated ware offered at a low opening price. The listing references specific ceramic pieces and porcelain wares with potential value for collectors.
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INA
Saved to the Uttermost faith in living Christ
Epworth League weekly reflection by Rev. W. J. Yates urges personal fellowship with Jesus Christ beyond belief in His death. It describes the inner, transformative growth from surrender to God’s leadings, yielding riches, peace, and a deep, costly revelation of Christ in the soul.
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Jesus
Christ
Secretary of the Canadian League Secures Crews as Speaker
Rev A C Crews secretary of Epworth League of the Methodist church of Canada ranks with Dr Schell and Dr Steel as a gifted speaker. He is in the prime of life with a ministerial family background and 19 years in ministry since leaving the pastorate in 1895. He leads Epworth League and Sunday school sections of The Guardian.
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Epworth League
Methodist Church of Canada
A. C. Crews
Dr. Schell
Methodist
Dancing classes and social culture for youth criticized
A notice argues against dancing masters for teaching proper manners, urging Young People's societies and church social culture to shape grace and conduct. It warns that dancing can breed affectation, recommends gymnastics and supervised social gatherings to cultivate refinement.
Discipleship and honesty among Jesus's apostles
The passage notes the apostles resembled ordinary people, with only Judas as a notable exception. It argues no one was perfect and that perfection would exclude all honest followers, concluding that honesty defined the group despite flaws.
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Jesus
Judas
Improper amusements barred at Christian social events
In various quarters and denominations the error of introducing improper amusements at social gatherings is noted. Anything that lowers morals or dulls Christian refinement has no place among Christian youth and should not be tolerated.
Murderer Sentenced to Hang Sends Farewell Message
A condemned man awaiting arrival at the jail dispatched a note to a friend, saying the judge has fixed him and he must prepare for the next world. He asks for a Bible and a roast turkey for one minister.
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Atlanta Constitution
Confidence man meets Pawnee rumor in Detroit Free Press
Dialogue shows a confidence man greeting Uncle Silas and recalling Pawnee. The exchange hints at past familiarity and a playful invite to revisit the town, reflecting a lighthearted local tone.
Missionary Duty for All Christians Declared by Rev Doyle
Reverend Doyle argues that Christ’s universal commission to the apostles extends to every Christian. He asserts all believers are called to be missionaries, at home or abroad, by prayer, giving, study, and personal witness, to spread the gospel to all nations. Bible readings accompany the lesson on missions.
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H. Doyle
Christ
Jesus
Jerusalem
Juda
Samaria
Judea
Earth
Jesus Christ
Living Religion as an Indissoluble Life in Christ
The speaker argues that true religion is a living, joyful trust in Christ’s nature. Belief must be a voluntary, inner life rather than adherence to precepts, and authentic faith flows from within as the will to do God’s work. The faith is expressed as a life, not a mere set of commandments.
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Klondike
Texas
Gunville
Canonsburg
Atchison Globe
California
Hicks
du Bois
Christ
God
Quote on abiding in Christ and divine strength
The passage emphasizes abiding in the vine and resting in infinite strength through Christ. It presents Christ as perfection and example, source of life, and power unto salvation as described by Independent.
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Christ
God
Call upon the Lord in trouble and give thanks
The Reformed Church Messenger laments a lack of Christian thankfulness amid abundance. It urges gratitude for blessings fathers could not have imagined and warns that selfishness shadows national happiness as material plenty grows.
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Reformed Church Messenger
To Become Like Christ Is Life’s Sole Worthy Aim
A concise devotional line attributes ultimate purpose to emulating Christ, deeming all human ambition and minor achievements as vanity in light of spiritual calling.
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Christ
Drummond
The Background Actor in Life and Stage
The poem contrasts the celebrated leading star with the unseen background figure. It extols the quiet spouse who supports success by patience and sacrifice, doing nothing outwardly yet bearing the greater burden without praise. The speaker argues the waiting partner shows true art in restraint.
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J. Edmund V. Cooke
New York Sun
Fehrman Bros Slashes Prices on China and Glass Ware
Fehrman Brothers announces one fourth off all china and glass ware must be sold regardless of cost. Sale emphasizes deep discounts to clear inventory.
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Fehrman Bro
Silent places reveal a self aware stillness
The poem contrasts mute graves seas deserts and ruins with places where the speaker declares true silence resides. It notes how clouds shadows and roaming animals echo the quiet, ending with the assertion that true silence is self conscious and present within the speaker amidst ancient ruins and abandoned sites.
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