05 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1896
Page
1
Epworth League sermon by Rev W J Yates discusses temptation as a natural part of life and a path to maturity. It argues true safety lies in study of Scripture and indwelling Spirit, citing James and Romans to show faith through trials builds patience and hope.
A sweep of events spans Cuba and Spain with protests in Washington. U S. Senate halts tariff bill. reforms target Ambassdor Bayard. robberies shock New York area. fires wreck Philadelphia and Syracuse. notable deaths include Nye and Houssaye. trials, politics, and strikes ripple across the states as violence, floods, and revolts unfold in multiple regions.
Donald, 27, a Swede living at 409 East Twenty-fifth Street, was saved from a three story shaft plunge in a Chicago skyscraper. His hands were left with torn fingertips after gripping wires and netting during the fall. He received treatment at Dr Sempill's office and at the Alexian Brothers hospital.
A collage of humorous lines from era newspapers shows quips about courts, letters for lovers, social events, and misers. Jokes joke about gas meter trusts and a bicycle club tease. actors and designers debate performances. a ghost of stage kinks lingers in print.
The London Yachtsman notes that irrespective of the inquiry result, the era of America's Cup matches may be over due to controversy and heartburn. British yachtsmen favor reduced international clashes and hope Valkyrie–Defender disputes end. A move toward regional contests and the Y R A rule gains momentum with French, Antwerp, Belgian, and Dutch clubs coordinating.
Secretary Herbert decides to preliminarily accept the torpedo boat Ericsson with a $16,000 deduction from the contract price for delay. The ship, built by Iowa Iron Works in Duluth, now at New London, will undergo a dock trial. Officials note machinery is in order and the vessel can reach 25 knots per hour, exceeding the contract’s speed requirement. Congress may remit the deduction due to prior delays.
Mrs. Julia Ward Howe replies to F Hopkinson Smith praising the Turks by citing 100000 Christian massacres in 75 years. She declares an empire with chronic abuse an anachronism and urges civilized nations to abolish Turkish misrule as a merciful duty.
Miss Ella Wilcox serves as the church janitor and sexton for the United Brethren in Marcellus Michigan. She manages church care, rings the bell on Sundays, and handles duties better than any male janitor according to congregants. She is noted for both appearance and skill.
A brilliant 655 carat diamond of exceptional beauty was recently discovered at the Jagersfontein mine in the Orange Free State. The find highlights the mine's reputation for producing large, valuable stones and may influence local mining prospects and markets.
The report lists patent totals for many inventions including explosives at 500, elevators 1 639, papier mache 3 381, air and gas engines 1 025, cannons and pistols 268, paving 1 090, pumps 4 240, roof coverings 665, steamship propulsion 1 583, thread spinners 2 208, and knives forks and spoons protection closing the tally at an unspecified value.
A reflection honors Bishop Matthew Simpson as a leading pulpit figure and author. It praises his eloquence, Celtic lineage, and versatility as teacher physician preacher college president editor traveler lecturer and bishop. The text endorses Marcus Dods The Prayer That Teaches to Pray as a spiritual aid and urges modern devout living with steady daily duty and perseverance.
In the March 8 Christian Endeavor topic Rev S H Doyle highlights missionary heroes, led by Paul’s trials. He urges Endeavorers to admire sacrifice, respond with gratitude, deepen mission concern, and support missionaries with prayer and gifts. Bible readings follow from both Old and New Testaments and related epistles.
A Texas woman is highlighted for organizing a Sunday school, a church, and a Christian Endeavor society, serving as superintendent of a junior group and visiting Huntsville penitentiary Endeavor society. She also heads a district union spanning 92 counties while managing home duties. The Detroit trustees call for a council of United society officers and union presidents to meet before the 1896 international convention in Washington to discuss Endeavor interests.
Quote by Joseph Hall asserts only man reveres greatness above God nature disease death and judgment in a stark maxim about human value and perspective.
Dr Parker's City Temple in London now hosts a Christian Endeavor society. The pledge tests the conscience of the steadfast, while Louisville Endeavorers plan slum outreach. Endeavor aims to be for Christ by serving the church in soul winning. A prayer meeting for souls pleases angels.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox writes in Youth's Companion that life gains meaning when we do our best and strive to be useful tomorrow. She notes hidden impulses can disappoint others, urging growth from rough beginnings into something lovely for the world.
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