A Mighty Army of Christian Endeavor Grows Rapidly
The Convention in Boston reports rapid growth of the Christian Endeavor societies. United States total reaches 33,412 in 1895 with 2,473,740 global members. Pennsylvania leads U S by state, with New York and Ohio following. 41,529 local societies worldwide including 3,105 in Canada and 4,712 in other lands.
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Christian Endeavor Societies
Eui
Boston
Baer
North America
Sylvania' i
Pennt
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Pennsylva York
New Nna
United States
Society of Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Father Clark
Williston
Endeavor
Mechanics Hall
Massachusetts
San Francisco
Fruit Crop Outlook Dims After April Frosts Across States
The American Agriculturist reports limited fruit yields on July 1 with many regions seeing shortages. Frosts in May and subsequent drought hurt apples, cranberries, and small fruits. Peaches and pears show some promise in certain states while grapevines recover slowly. New York and Maine report mixed prospects with Ohio noting poor grape and berry yields.
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Marine
Maine
New England
New York State
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Borough police authority questioned in Norristown ruling
A Norristown court ruled borough police may arrest suspects outside town limits, rejecting township constable inaction claims. The decision notes it would be impractical for an officer to halt at town edges to summon a constable during a chase.
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Norristown
New York Man Chooses City Mission For Summer Work
BisHor Porter of New York shifts from a European vacation to a city mission in a poor quarter to reclaim fellow citizens. The Erie Dispatch notes Northwestern Pennsylvania Republican editors seek recognition of the state and oppose Gov Hastings for alleged insults to constituents.
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BisHor Porter
New York
Europe
New York City
Erie Dispatch
Pennsylvania
Cyclone Hits New York Suburbs Then Jersey
A recent wild western cyclone battered New York suburbs causing building destruction and injuries before moving into New Jersey where property and people suffered fatalities.
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New York City
New York
Jersey
Weight of a ton fixed at 2240 pounds by state law
A new state law fixes a ton at 2240 pounds and allows fines for dealers selling lighter lots. In lighter news, Frank Willing Leach of Philadelphia resigns as deputy sheriff, with a $6000 salary, to support Senator Quay in the current campaign as an act of loyalty.
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Frank Willing Leach
Philadelphia
Senator Quay
Pittsburg
Debs and Union Directors Sentenced for Railway Dispute
The article notes Debs will serve six months in jail while other American Railway Union directors receive three months. It suggests the sentence cuts reflect a quiet resolution following the railway dispute.
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Debs
The
American Railway Union
Monetary Definitions of Gold Monometalism and Bimetalism
The text defines a gold monometalist as someone who wants gold only as money and explains misuses of the term. It outlines bimetalism as using gold and silver as a common standard with equal value units and notes that international bimetalism requires coordinated action by great powers. It advocates restoring free coinage of silver in the United States at 16 to 1 gold.
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United States
France
England
U. S
Business report shows improved conditions for first half year
The six months ended show fewer business failures falling from 7 304 in 1894 to 6 657 this year. Liabilities shrink from 101 639 306 to 88 839 944, a drop of 12 899 362. Industrial conditions improve with fewer strikes and rising wages benefiting over 500 000 workers, with Bradstreet echoing nearly 1 600 000.
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Dun
Dan
Bradstreet
Graduation essays race sparks offers and rejections
A western girl who spoke on "How to Keep House on $12 a week" received sixteen marriage proposals within a month while three other essayists predicting the "New Woman" were left unpartnered after the commencement. The remark notes the contrasting fates as a caution to the girls.
Des Moines Convention Nominates State Ticket
The Republican State Convention met in Des Moines on July 10 and nominated a full state ticket. No delegate urged a free silver declaration, signaling a shift as western sentiment cools on silver mania.
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Des Moines
West
Cornell Beaten at Henley by Strong American Crew
Cornell was outrowed by a superior crew at Henley. The race did not test the Courtney and English schools of rowing. The American crew were over-trained and unfitted for a hard contest. Cornell plans to send two crews to Henley next year. Drake, Republican candidate for Iowa governor, is a strong favorite who should mobilize the party's full vote.
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Cornell
Henley
Drake
Iowa
England’s Dukes and the U S Wealth Gap
CHAMBERS' Journal notes seventy American citizens with an average wealth of 37,509,000 dollars each, highlighting a vast wealth gap. It warns England must greatly increase its supply of marriageable dukes to close the distance.
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Chambers’ Journal
United States
England
Jones wins land claim in first come first served case
Secretary Hoke Smith sustains Jones claim to land in Oklahoma noting he rode into the territory first and pre empted the land before others. The article hints the Smiths support the Joneses in this outcome.
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Hoke Smith
Jones
Oklahoma
Smiths
Joneses
Windy City Seeks Permanent HQ for Christian Endeavor Society
The article notes CuicaGo urging establishment of the society's permanent headquarters in Chicago, arguing no other place is more in need of Christian endeavor than this windier city.
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CuicaGo
Christian Endeavor Society
Christian Endeavor
Windy
Hattie R. Sets 2-Year-Old Trot Mile Mark at Columbus
In the fourth heat of the 2-year-old trot at Columbus July 11 Hattie R. finished a mile in 2 2014 the fastest time this season for a 2-year-old trotter.
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Columbus
Hattie R
English judges fewer in England than in United States say Choate
Mr. Joseph Choate notes England with about 30 million people has far fewer first class judges than larger U S states. New York has 140 and Illinois 178, yet England disposes of cases more rapidly. He cites complex U S judicial machinery and lax appeals as delaying justice and inflating costs in ordinary contracts.
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Joseph Choate
England
New York
Illinois
United States
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Harrisburg
Senator Quay
Dave Martin
Chris Magee
Hog Combine
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Martins
Magees
Hog
Charles A. Porter
Hug Combine
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Boston
Allegheny County
Martin and Magee
Quay
Hastings
Republican Party
Tammany
Pennsylvania
Magee
Martin
Gilkeson
Harrity Faces Opposition Over State Convention Site
The Democratic National Chairman clashed with local party leaders over the convention location. Harrity preferred Harrisburg for the state meeting, while an Executive Committee meeting chose Williamsport. He canceled attendance, sent hotel room plans ahead, and grew wary of confidants amid secret inquiries.
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Harrity
Europe
Harrisburg
Executive Committee
Williamsport
Mr. Harrity
To-to-bac tobacco habit cure advertisement
The ad promotes No-to-bac as a harmless cure to quit tobacco, claiming it calms nerves, removes nicotine poisons, and restores strength and vigor. It offers positive care or money back and notes availability through druggists or by mail from The Perens Remedy Co. with Chicago and New York offices, plus local sale by Siegfried & Co.
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Perens Remedy Co
Chicago
Randolph St
New
Quay's Genius Secured Victory in 1891 Speech
Hon J S Clarkson elected chairman on November 23 1891 paid tribute to Senator Quay praising his genius and leadership. The remarks credited Quay with superior generalship and decisive work for the Republican party during a perilous political era.
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Quay
J. S. Clarkson
Hee
Republican Party
Pennsylvania
Democratic Party
Senator Quay
Critics Clash With State Leaders as Hastings Faces Faction Strife
Newspapers rail at Governor Hastings for entangling with party leaders while calling for new, principled leadership. Columns criticize Baltimore and Atlantic City officials on safety and blame legacy vetoes for a turbulent session. Cornell rowers endure hostile reception in England amid a row over fair play.
Saving the Children and the family reform now proposed
This address from Mrs. Roger Sherman at the Oil City convention urges the Children's Aid Society to expand preventive work for dependent children. It argues for placing children in good homes rather than institutions, cites Brace and the shift to family care, and notes state and municipal efforts, home libraries, and probation supervision as core strategies for reform.
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Children’s Aid Society
Warren County
Roger Sherman
Titusville
Oil City
Chas. Loring Brace
New York City
Lord Bacon
Ruskin
Brace
Massachusetts
Boston
Michigan
Coldwater
United Work
Ohio
California
Alma Seymour Sherman
Crry
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Warren
Warren, PA
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Warren Academy
Myron Dunham
South West
America
Bradford
Australia
South America
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Smalley Place
East Warren
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Cleveland
Christian Endeavorers
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Geo
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Maryland
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Times
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Shamokin
William Raup
Bell Telephone Company
Hagerstown
Burtner
J. A. Robert
Hancock, Md
Hancock
Saving
Jesus Christ
DeWitt
L. W. Showers
Elderton
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Allegheny River
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F. Griswold
Township of
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Sanford, Pa
C. D. Scott
Etters
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Sarah Hunter
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Warren Co
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Otis F. Hoffman
Warren, Ia
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Act of Assembly
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Geko. F. Yates
John N. Anderson
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Ball & Thompson
Attys
Warren, P. Se
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Conewane
We County
Mary E. Graham
Admx
North Warren
Horatio Nichols
O Spring Ores Warren Co
Dora Nichols
Fast Branch
George Ball
North Western
Penna
Ackley & Wheelock
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Water St
Pickett Hardware CO
Claus
Lumbermen’s
Rochester
Buffalo
Elk Co. Pa
Neat
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Wendleboe
Wendelboe
Liberty St
Olean
N.Y
Foley Bro’s
Foley Ges Olean
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