History of the Week Highlights Sept 18 19 23 24
A sweep of items from Sawyer's Station Va murder trial in San Francisco and Knoxville veterans encampment to New York water famine and Cuba unrest. Reports include Chcakamauga park dedication plans, Perry Arctic voyage, prize fighting rulings, and various disasters and political moves with numerous named places and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sawyer’s Station
Durant
San Francisco
Sons of Veterans
Knoxville
Lemon
Hollidaysburg
Norwich
N. Y
German Catholic Benevolent Association of New York
Albany
Henry Morgan
Russellville
Lee Johnson
Fayette County
W. Va
Honolulu
Lyons
Mary Reisdorph
Middletown
William Clyde
New York State
Bonnieville
John
Simon Hancock
Kentucky
Columbia
Frank Hatfield
Augustus Erickson
Wilmington
Del
Fox River
Wisconsin
Frank Field
Chicago
Chickamauga
Cleveland
Buzzard’s Bay
Henry of Navarre
Clifford
Sir Walter
Reyel Santa Anita
Domino
Gravesend
Supreme
Blanche Lamont
Nebraska Supreme Court
Omaha Police and Fire Board
Berthelot
Montreal Canard
Treas
Porte
Rochester
Meyers
Shanghai
Kucheng
Mich
Russia
Volhynia
United States
Erson
Texas
Dallas
State Supreme Court
Fred Hartman
Scribner
Colo
Kitchen
Lake Michigan
Saginaw
Mack
Hamilton
G.t
Buffalo
Oshkush
Wis
Turkestan
National Bank of Illinois
Nashville
Tenn
Aldere
Minn
H. T. Clark Drug Company
Lincoln
Neb
Andros
Cuba
Cayadutta Electric Road
Gloversville
Havana
Brooklyn
Cramp’s
Delgado Parejo
New Jersey
John W.W. Griggs
Parkhurst
Europe
Richard Croker
New York
French Guiana
J. F. Clancy
Lemont, Ills
Florida
National Silver Committee
Charles Leclercq
Amsterdam
Hobart Krum
Allen W. Daile
Princeton
N. J
America
Peary
St. Johns
N. F
Far North
Chattanooga National Military Park
Atlanta Fair
China
Florida Keys
Camilla
Charles D. Rose
McKinney
Cain
Indianapolis
Treasury
Duke of Marlborough
Consuela Vanderbilt
Treasury Department
Utah
Syracuse
New Irish Movement
Ireland
England
Bob Fitzsimmons
Corpus Christi
Tex
Corbett
L. Hunt
Philadelphia
Rhynl
Oeetter Perry
Auburn
Siberia
James Wolfe
John Sowers
State Department
Spain
General Campos
William Smith
Amite City
Oskaloosa
M. E. Stinson
Arta Moore
Yahualica
Mexico
St. Luc
Que
Pennsylvania
Carlisle
Hop Sing Lee
San Jose
Cal
Yank Sullivan
Sayit
Senator Lemon Helped Hollidaysburg Boys Rise
A Harrisburg Telegraph account recalls Senator Lemon’s acts of kindness in Hollidaysburg. He paid admission for many boys at the circus and sent Christmas turkeys to ministers, earning lifelong goodwill and political support from local families. The note also features a Christian Endeavor weekly topic urging progress in faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lemon
Angel
Senator Lemon
Mwan
Lemon
Hollidaysburg
Harrisburg
Maud Muller on a Summer Night Ride
A Vermilion Freeman note describes Maud Muller cycling at night and enjoying a carefree ride from six to ten. The next day she suffers a headache and rests as her mother takes charge in the kitchen while heat and exertion take their toll. Thugs are not as they used to be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Benjafield
Benjafield
Maud
Maud Muller
Vermillion Freeman
Hood
Battle for Christian Citizenship Rally Cited by Clark Ally
The notice lauds a three year struggle started at President Clark's suggestion to foster intelligent patriotism. Christian Endeavor opposes gambling dens lotteries Sabbath violations and intemperance endorsing total abstinence and saloon suppression in politics and society. Secretary Baer proclaims the saloon must go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Christ
Baer
Christianity Claims Sub One Percent in Indian Population
A recent English blue book on Indian affairs notes Christianity accounts for just under 1 percent of the population. Total 287,223,431 with Hindoo 207,731,727. Mohammedan 57,321,164. aboriginal 9,820,467. Buddhist 7,181,361. Christian 2,284,880. Sikh 1,907,833. Jain 1,416,638. Parsee 89,904. Jew 17,194. other 42,763. Roman Catholics number 1,315,263 and Church of England 295,016.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Church of England
Plan to grow Christian Endeavor in foreign lands
Rev. Thomas L. Gulick, representing the McAll Mission of France, proposes that each French Christian Endeavor society be paired with a dedicated American Christian Endeavor society. The idea aims to foster direct US France collaboration to promote the movement abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Gulick
McAll Mission
France
United States
Go Forward to Conquer or Die Hymn Transcribed
Religious exhortation urges servants of God to rally and go forward with faith in divine victory. It invokes Christ as leader, calls to bear the cross, and promises triumph through God’s oath and gospel as Rev. 8. F. Smith, D. D. authorizes the call. The piece celebrates a pledge of victory and spread of faith across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Doyle
Peter
Satan
Jesus Christ
Christ
F. Smith
D. D
Jairus Daughter Restored by Jesus in Capernaum
The gospel account narrates Jairus, a synagogue elder, seeking Jesus as his 12 year old daughter lies dying. Jesus travels from Levi’s house to Jairus, hushes mourners, raises the girl, and urges secrecy to avoid rabbinic opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capernaum
Jesus
Levi
Matthew
Jairus
Leader in the League Rev O W Scott obituary
Rev O W Scott born October 15 1842 in Newbury Vermont son of antislavery Methodist preacher Orange Scott. Educated at Vermont Conference seminary and Wesleyan University with AM in 1889. Served parishes across New England except Vermont plus Pennsylvania and New York. Led Norwich district and New England Southern Conference League two years each. Now pastor of the Willimantic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
O. W. Scott
Newbury
Orange Scott
Vermont Conference Seminary
Wesleyan University
Pas
0. W
Covetousness and Virtue in Bunyan’s View
A reflective excerpt contrasts covetousness with thrift and virtue. It argues avarice leads to stealing and murder, is insatiable, and corrupts human relations, while politeness and piety flourish when virtue is practiced. It ends by praising heartfelt prayer over hollow words.
Paradise on Earth Poem Fragment Translated by Neale
A sunlit land free from tempest and exile is imagined as a peaceful homeland for the Israelites. The verses describe a city of bliss with endless festivity, fragrant gardens, and celestial music, praising a heavenly peace on earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard of Cluni
Neale
Soot from Sugar Refinery Chimney Weighs 6800 Pounds
A test in Ben in measures chimney soot over six days showing significant air pollution. The sugar refinery soot totaled 6800 pounds, highlighting the extent of atmospheric contamination. Meanwhile in Brazil servants in Rio Grande do Sul push dinner times earlier and demand to return home by dark, affecting household routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benin
Rio Grande Do Sul
Brazil
To toil for only fame and empty praise
The piece laments chasing fame power and gold to gild a name above the grave. It reflects on youth passing and the futility of clinging to praise as time wears on. It uses imagery of blowing bubbles to show fragile illusions and aging.
Rest and Evening Peace in a Summer Land
A reflective verse passage extols the beauty of rest after a tiring day. The author notes motionless warm air and fields at sunset, appreciating toil finished and a tranquil landscape blessed by every nation.
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Leavening
Powe Royal
J Norman Davies
M. D. We
Liberty Street
J W. Dunkle, E
Warren, Pa
Warren Savings Bank
Gsmaeren
Geo. Ball’s
Allen & Sons
Allen Block
Corner Second and
Liberty Streets
Warren
Samuel G. Allen
Orren C. Allen
Harrison Allen
R. F. W. Whitcomb
Ones & M. E
Bei G. Ball
Hoffman Block
Notar Room
Pomnares & Peterson
Attorneys At Law
Chas. Dinsmoor
Chas. A. Peterson
J T. Donly
Diamond St
Pittsburg
Courts of Allegheny Co
Allegheny
Joseph T. Danforth
Second
Perry
Justice of the Peace & Conveyancer
Water Street
Woodard & Ser
McAlpin
R. W. Stuart
Third Street
Wee & Schnub
Hazeltine Building
W. Wilbur
WH. Schnur
W W. Freeman
Hazeltine
Greaves
O & Thompson
Beaty Block
I. Ball
Johnson’s Exchange
M. Lindsey J. O. Parmlee
Local Directory
Warren Borough Officers
G. Ward
Geo. W. Cogswell
John G. Brown
Wm. H. Hegerty
Charles Dinsmoor
Lucie C. Richards
W. D. McLaren
Peoria A. Cowan
W. M. Baker
W. W. Freeman
D. I. Ball
J. R. King
Congress
Charles W. Stone
Senate
Charles M. Shortt
Assembly
Paul W. Brown
Charles H. Baren
Critt Mars
H. C. Huntington
George F. Yates
Register
Wm. McCray
D. M. Howard
A. W. Jones
John A. Akins
C. B. Sampson
Roger Mooney
Fred B. Jackson
Railroad Guide
Philadelphia & Erie B. B
Eastern Standard
B. R. West
Dunkirk
Allegheny Valley
Pittsburgh
B. B
A. Weiss
Clothier
Water St
Warren, P
the Mail Office
Citizens Nat'l Bank
MyYron Waters
EE. T. Hazeltine
David L. Gerould
L. W. Dennison
M. Waters
P. J. Bayer
C. A. Cornen
E. T. Hazeltine
C. F
Astor
HE Mail and
Philadelphia Weekly Press
H. A Agener
M.D
Oxford St
D. C
New York City
Castoria
Epwin F. Parves
125Th Street
7Th Ave
Tux Carrack Company
Murray Street
Olean Monumental
OLEAN
N.Y
Foley Bro’s, Proprietors
Foley 'S
History OF the
Proctorville
Valkyrie
Defender
Pasteur Institute
Charles Davis
May Shannon
Cohoes
Lammers
Harmony
Central Committee
Civil Service
Washington
Olney
Renick
Department
Moontreal
W. Lighthall
Christian Endeavor
Pierson
Utica
Utica Board of Rade
Little Falls
Litte Faia
Pitcher’s Castorla
Religions of India
Cross and Victory
Denmark
Volkyrica
Podolia
Hungary
Aimaux
Central America
H. M. the Empress
Piamoup
de Beers
South Africa
Lord Salisbury
New Bond Street
London
Castorta
Epworth League
W. J. Yates
A. M
Albany Journal
GEMS
St. John Adcock
Julia Noyes Stickney
Ron
Mother Earth
Antzeus
J. Edmund V. Cooke
Pall Mall
Willis Walton Frantz
Walt Whitman
W. D. Ellwanger
Frank L. Stanton
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