Babylonian civilization and Christianity clash over women
A debate between Mrs Harriet M. Clogg of Webster City and the Manson Democrat editor explores Christianity, infidelity, and the role of women. The piece argues for Christian tempering of society, cites Babylonian civilization as precedent, and defends traditional gender roles as essential to a stable home and civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet M. Clogg
Webster City
Manson Democrat
Dalton
Mrs. Closz
Babylon
Mr. Johns
Cambridge
Manio
Babylonian
A Wheel Within a Wheel in Bryan Campaign Plans
Reports from Commoner expose a layered campaign structure for 2004 with district chairmen, county committees, and township heads. The scheme aims to embed dual Democratic organizations per county, raising early funds and extending leadership to nearby towns, including Kossuth County’s existing setup. The piece questions if Donan will appoint another county chair and committee, signaling heightened internal party organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Des Moines
The
Commoner
Hotel Savery
Rinehart
Aa Cairman
E. TH. Rockwell
Farmington
M. G. Lyons
Dubuque
D. Delmare
Waukon
John Tobbs
Marshalltown
G. P. Rinehart
Newton
H. C. Evans
F. J. Sankey
Leon
J. J. Shea
Council Blutts
P. H. Donlon
Emmetsburg
Hleventh
Barl Jonson
Spencer
C. P. Meyers
Kansas City Platform
Bryain
Saime
Kossuth County
Votjny
Donan
State convention stance praised amid hopes for unity
The report notes the convention granted the privilege without challenging the member’s intended vote. It expresses hope that the new movement will not cause discord and references a desire for harmony within the ranks.
Kaiser Easter Sermon Praises Christ Rising and Humanity
The Kaiser’s Easter sermon extols Christ’s resurrection as the church’s birth and divine rule. He warns Christians against parallels with other faiths and urges universal love, dignity, and trust in God’s grace. The article also discusses the Northern Securities merger and its anti trust ruling, noting it may reach the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser William
Lfe
Christ
Jesus Christ
Moses
Concfucius
Zoroaster
Mohammed
Black Eye for the Trusts in Great Merger Case
The U S circuit court of appeals issued a ruling in the major merger case linked to Gay Van Sant of Minnesota. The decision challenges the three transcontinental lines the Northern Pacific Great Northern and Chicago Burlington and Quincy over plans to consolidate management into a single combination, with potential impact if upheld by the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Securities Company
Pierpont Morgan
J. J. Hill
Wall Street
Gov. van Sant
Supreme Court
Hill
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Gay. van Sant
Minnesota
Supreme Court of the United States
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Portraits of Prominent Editors Delight Sioux City Journal
The Sioux City Journal publishes portraits of state editors, praising Bro. Starr for his graceful portrayal and noting the striking likenesses. It also features Bro. Stitz Way of the Wesley News-World and commends his bold, unsuppressible political mission. The piece expresses hope that Bro. Ben Reed will be recognized as a leading editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Bro. Starr
Lew Mayne
Bailey
Bro. Stitz
Wesley News-World
Bros, Starr and Way
Ben Reed
Wall Street Panic Over Northern Securities Merger
Washington DC April 15 Wall street is in a frenzy as the Northern Securities merger decision unsettles markets and depresses many trust stocks. Big trust barons blame Teddy and vow vengeance, reflecting widespread consternation among investors and financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Securities Company
Wall Street
Teddy
Washington, D.C
Roosevelt Faces Northern Securities Ruling Crisis
The piece describes President Roosevelt taking charge of the Northern Securities decision amid Wall Street and financial leaders split. Knox faces delegitimization while J Pierpont Morgan and other magnates accuse a political move, urging caution and suggesting unseen options. Officials claim only decisive action by powerful financiers averted a market panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Securities
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Knox
J. Pierpont Morgan
Stock Exchange
Prophesied secession of Seventh Day Adventists at Battle Creek
Ellen White, called Prophetess, orders about 5000 Adventists in Battle Creek Michigan to disperse and take their doctrines to the world. She claims divine inspiration and demands removal of the Review and Herald plant and conference headquarters to the Atlantic coast, a move debated at the Oakland California conference. potential clashes with local property interests and risk to the denomination are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen White
Seventh Day Adventest Church
Battle Creek
Mich
General Conference
Review and Herald
Chicago
Buffalo
Atlantic Coast
Oakland
Cal
Post Office Scam Alleged Involving Clerks and Officials
The piece alleges that high level post office officials sold clerkships in lower departments, charging underpaid clerks 25 to 40 dollars for the job and taking a share of salaries monthly. New York headquarters is named as the base, with former state secretary W. M. McFarland cited as a practitioner who was never brought to justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. M. McFarland
Des Moines
Spiritualist missionaries visit amid Beecher widow’s mite tale
In New York a Spiritualist mission arrives amid rumors of a supposed message from Henry Ward Beecher. The alleged spirit guide points to a minor widow’s mite coin hidden in a safe, claiming discovery by Dr Wink. The sensational claim draws varied reactions from observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Ward Beeeber
Wink
Beecher
Beecher on trivial matters from spiritual communications
The speaker mocks the notion that Beecher would concern himself with trifling issues, noting his past interests in weightier affairs. They claim spirits rarely convey anything of real value and dismiss recent messages as insubstantial.
Behring Describes Serum for Tuberculosis Fight
Berlin April 7 Prof Dr Dmil von Behring Marburg outlines serum discovery aimed at treating consumption. So far tests confined to cattle with promising results. He plans human trials later, using dried tubercular bacilli cultured to preserve virulence, injected in four centigram doses. He hopes early prevention in children can stamp out disease. Also ads note barred Plymouth Rock eggs 25 cents per set and shoe laces from Galbraith’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Dmil von Behring
Marburg
Behring
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Kraft Clothing CO
Monarch
Ford
Rockford Sox
Algona Gonavier
Hinchon
Finnell
Trusts
Editorial Feotures
Shade of Beecher
Laod
Marvel
Chinks Ho
Plymouth Rock
J. M. Moonin
Algona
Galbraith’s Shoe Store
Lang’s Bakery
J. A. Lang
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