Second International Conference to Be Held at Chattanooga
The Epworth league plans its second international conference in Chattanooga from June 27 to 30, 1895, drawing delegates from Methodism's branches worldwide. Bishops, secretaries, and leaders from the M E Church, M E Church South, Canada, and more will discuss "The Methodism of the Future" with a full program of readings, educational topics, and department conferences. The event features a 500-voice choir, sunrise prayers, mass meetings, and a 10,000-seat tent venue, with rail arrangements and side trips to Mammoth Cave. 15,000 delegates expected. city preparing for a major gathering.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Epworth League
Wesley
Congregational
Presbyterian
Young People’s Society of Methodism
Cleveland
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. N. Fitzgerald
League
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Methodist Church of Canada
Wesleyan Methodists of England
Mexico
South America
England
Ireland
Germany
Mkenzie Bowell
Sweden
Norway
Italy
Japan
China
India
Chaummy
M. E. Church
M. E. Church South
Canadian Methodist Church
E. A. Schell
D. D
Chiago
A. Steel
Nashville
W. H. Withrow
Canada
Chris
Tian
Joyce, Vincent and
Thoburn
Galloway
Hendrix
Fitzgerald
Hargrove
Sir McKenzie Bowell
Dominion of Canada
Rowland D. Williams
Park Sisters
Boston
Lookout Mountain
Joyce
Mammoth Cave
J. A. Parden
Fine Prospects In Courtship. Judge Bags Nose Joke
A humorous exchange mocks old fashioned courtesy and a judge’s response when asked for a daughter's hand. The dialogue contrasts modern expectations with a recalled insult, ending with blessings and a wry note on courtship norms.
Bee as a model of industry discussed in judge column
A light panel includes a quip about the bee as a model of industry with neighborly banter. Cora mentions hoping for a good portrait from a photographer noted as successful in creating art.
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Cora
Detroit Free Press
Tillinghast
Gildersleeve
Ambition for government posts exposes costly diplomacy
A Washington letter argues the United States underfunds and underpays diplomatic service, forcing ministers and ambassadors to endure high personal costs and social obligations. It notes how most appointments come from cabinet or postmaster generals, creates reasons why affluent figures decline top posts, and contrasts American salaries with European rivals while stressing the strain on officials and the need to maintain national prestige abroad.
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Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of the Navy
Department of State
Blaine
Harrison
John Adams
United States
Court of Saint James
Congress
Benjamin Franklin
France
Dudery
Louis XVI
Franklin
Louis
England
Great Britain
Admiralty
New Orleans Exposition
John C. New
Indiana
London
New
Robert T. Lincoln
Mr. New
Costly Epics and Fashionable Hats in Society Snippets
A collection of light humor items from a newspaper page includes a husband gifting his wife a long epic he wrote, claiming it will outshine any hat. A dialogue explains silver price fluctuations as the night rate. Another gag features a mishearing over ten dollars, and verses celebrate birds and mosquitoes.
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Detroit Tribune
Chugwater
Josish
Perplexing Wedding Plans and Sound Judgment
Hicks asks Garraway who will be best man at his wedding. Garraway replies he and Miss Strongmind have not settled the matter. Benny Sloobumper questions Mr Gazzam being a man of sound judgment, and Mr Bloombumper explains that Gazzam’s opinion aligns with his.
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Mr. Grogan
Cincinnati Tribune
Hicks
Garraway
Papa
Benny Sloobumper
Mr. Gazzam
Benny
Mr. Bloobumper
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Florida
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Miss Giddy
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Texas Siftings
Mr. Smith
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