Fiery Mission Sermon and Capitol Welcome Scenes
A sermon by Bishop Huntington urges fearless zeal in missions with a vivid Egypt obelisk tale to praise spirit over strict rules. Later, a Capitol reception for Gen. Johnston and Gen. Bates stirs veterans, as old Confederate ties and loyalty are celebrated amid heartfelt tributes and emotional scenes.
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Bishop Huntington
New York
Mediterranean
Egypt
Fontana
St. Peter’s
Sixtus V. A
Capitol
General Bates
C. Johnston
Acmon
House of Representatives
Bates
Gen. Johnston
Gen. Bates
Geo. Bate
Georgia
The
Union
Cross of St. Andrew
Tennessee
Lewell
Johnston
Gen
Bate
Washville
Silent Work of Charity in Hard Times
A reflective poem extols quiet benevolence as true power. It praises the unheralded care that steadies weary hearts, guides youth, and consoles sorrow. The speaker urges patience, endurance, and faithful service, likening unseen roots and dew to growth in a troubled world.
The Spread of Mohammedanism Across Africa and Asia
A historical review warns that Arab missionaries steadily spread Islam through Africa and India, converting tribes and lifting societies toward new forms of civilization. It cites Massulman expansion in India, demographic shifts, and the predicted decline of paganism as Islam gains adherents among lower classes while challenging Hindu and Brahmin hierarchies.
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Africa
Alfoussa
Arad
Abyssinia
Massali
Mediterranean
Zambesti
Arabia
India
George Campbell
Bengal
Madras
Lodia
Massulman
Bengalee
Turkey
Missionary Critique of Indian Government School Teaching
English missionary charges Indian government schools promote Hindu practices while Bible references are removed and Sabbath observance is ignored. London Times writer notes England’s coalition with Islam abroad fuels Muslim propaganda and rapid conversions as English influence expands among unreached populations.
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India
Krishna
London Times
England
Asia
Talk at Home and Faith in the Church Across Time
Talk at Home urges parents to speak well before their children to spark learning and imagination through daily conversation at home. A Puritan in Boston appreciates the Church of England roots and laments loss of tradition while praising its symbols and devotion. The American iron industry overview lists blast furnaces mills and steel works with annual capacities and output figures.
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Episcopal Recorder
Boston
Church of England
Episcopal Church of America
Americaron and Steel
U States
Bessemer Steel Works
Negroes urge Bruce for vice president nomination in party address
Wassixeton May 23 The Negro National Republican Committee issues an address endorsing Senator Bruce for vice presidency arguing his nomination would strengthen the party and mobilize Southern Republican votes. The missive, signed by J. Milton Turner as chairman and W. Ll. Bell as secretary, stresses record and loyalty.
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Wassixeton
National Republican Committee
Bruce
Union
Ohio
New York
Indiana
New Jersey
Connecticut
Mr. Bruce
Horace Greeley
Thaddeus Stevens
Abraham Lincoln
Charles Sumner
Ulysses Grant
James G Blaine
John Sherman
J. Milton Turner
W. Ll. Bell
Supreme Court to rule on dead plaintiff in divorce decree
The Supreme Court will decide a perplexing question from the late term of the Superior Court. Jacob Webber died minutes before the jury found all issues in his absolute divorce suit. His counsel said a plaintiff remains in court on the first day of term, so the decree may be signed. The defense argued the suit died with the plaintiff. Judge Gudger ruled he had no power to sign.
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Supreme Court
Superior Court
Jacob Webber
Mwan
Gudger
Tiff
Two constitutional amendments face voters next November
The amendments would let the General Assembly decide indigent care funding while now requiring state support, and would bar paying or issuing debt from historic conventions without popular approval. Officials warn about $18,000,000 in outstanding bonds unless the measures pass.
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General Assembly
Judge Fowle Delivers Stirring Greensboro Speech
The Greensboro Patriot reports Judge Fowle spoke for over three quarters of an hour, impressing a vast crowd. Attendees praised the address as superb, with many tears and hands offered in thanks, though no stenographic record exists.
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Greensboro
Judge Fowle
Marshal Raveringer
Ecomes Nester
Ba Pepe
Silver Flow In Treasury Stirs Debate In Cabinet
In a cabinet session a struggle over silver policy emerged as Secretary Sherman reported more than forty million standard silver dollars held in treasury vaults and rising at about four million per month. Secretary Evarts urged paying out the metal to move it into circulation, while Sherman noted all plans failed to divert the ever larger silver stream, leaving no conclusion.
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Wacsruineron
Sherman
Treasury
Evarts
Colored Republicans seek vice presidential nod in Chicago
A Washington correspondent reports J Milton Turner and W H Bell of Missouri have opened rooms in Washington to promote a movement for a colored Republican to be nominated for a place on the Presidential ticket at Chicago. A meeting of supporters was held with Senator Bruce Frederick Douglass Dr Brown of Baltimore and others participating. A reception at Senator Bruce's in the evening drew many prominent colored residents.
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New York
J. Milton
Turner
W. H. Bell
Missouri
Chicago
Bruce
Frederick Douglaas
Dr. Brown
Baltimore
Messrs
Bail
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Crutchfield & Stedman
Beck & Moore
Camas
Piretos
J. Brown
J.B. Vaughn
Brown's Wareouse
Vaugho & Prather New Hardware Store
Brown & Vaughn
James D. Pattos
Pobacco Manufacturers
Cary Street
Richmond, Va
B. C
Wiinston
N.C
Henry
Foy
Ity
Jacob Tise
J. H. Masten
Jacob Tise & CO
East Side Court House Square
Para- Delahia
Arch Street
Philadelphia
John Drew
Ulmost
Court of Appeals
Cincinnati Southern Railway Company
Cincinnati Southerns
Adams County
Tittin Township
von Brody
Ohio Company
Womans Rights
Ay Attraen Norra Corona Royance
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