Prohibition and politics mix in a wary 1900 discourse
The piece condemns liquor influence in political parties and praises Protestant activism, noting the saloon threat to liberty, university bans on prohibition mentions, and church leaders like Harry Warner. It covers ecumenical efforts, brew kultur financing, and President McKinley’s New York welcome to missionaries amid anti-drink sentiment.
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Gslegater
McKinley
Mieslong
Brewera
Nue
Philippines
John G. Paton
South Sea Islands
Wooster
McKinley Lacked Example to Strengthen Preaching
An editorial remarks that President McKinley did not embody the righteousness he urged, noting a gap between his preaching and personal example which weakens the moral force of his statements. It argues leaders should live by the standards they advocate to inspire public trust.
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McKinley
Prohibition Reading Series Calls for Reform Literature
A call urges Prohibition writers to produce a multi part series on the effects of alcohol. It outlines topics from individual impacts to society education business religion and nation and argues for affordable public distribution and use as home reading texts.
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Israel
Coroner's Verdict on Judge Johnson Death
Coroner Bushvell reports Judge Tease Johnson died from external violence struck by the rear end of a split Erie freight train acting as a turning switch. The crew is found negligent for operating a switch over a public crossing where many people cross daily.
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Mansfeld Newa
Bushvell
Tease Johnson
Erie
Exciting Camel Training in Desert Across Egypt
An officer recounts camel riding experiences in Egypt with vivid incidents of taming attempts, kicks, bites, and riders being floored by explosive gymnastics. He notes camels’ ferocity, agility, and occasional affection, alongside daily demonstrations and the trainer’s methods.
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Egypt
Change of Time of Trains Cleveland to Wooster
Trains and connections altered effective November 1 1899. North and South routes adjust to standard time. Wooster timetable shows No 107 departing 12:40 p.m and No 109 at 8:00 p.m with corresponding connections and revised times.
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Wooster
UT. Wik
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WEAT
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Toveere
Orrville, North
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Gentral Tiwe
Chicago
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Creston
Aan
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Arwick
Oceana
Pillsburg
Pittsburg
Fae
Bandusky Chicago
Ieago
Burbank
Aukerman
Armatro Cedar V
Coater Ey
Xanke
Holmesvii
Uston Milleraburg
Lodi
Mikes Conn
Wellington
Big Rkoo
Wooster Bi
French smokeless rapid-fire gun eyed as major artillery advance
The report claims Colonel Humbert has invented a rapid-fire gun that shows no flash or flame. If true, this would mark a major artillery advance second only to smokeless powder in Santiago operations. Supposedly gases are cooled before release, with a max rate of twenty shots per minute. To fund the greater ammo use, batteries may drop from five to four guns while increasing ammunition wagons.
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Humbert
Santiago
Solomon B Firestone Dies After Prolonged Illness
Solomon B. Firestone, about 65, died Sunday at his Applecreek home after a long kidney illness. He was respected in the community. His wife died a few months earlier. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Methodist church in Applecreek.
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Solomon B. Firestone
Applecreek
Turbinia rivals lead in fast torpedo boat speed
The Hal Lung built by Schichau of Elbing for the Chinese navy made 18% knots with an average of over 35 knots, peaking around 42 miles per hour. The Turbinia, though smaller at 40 tons, achieved 35 knots on a mile, while the larger Schichau craft at 180 tons holds the faster single run. Future Turbinias are expected to surpass Hal Lung by a wide margin as they grow larger.
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Newcastle
England
Schichan
Elbing
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