John Alexander Bowie Dies in Zion Today
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1907
Page
1
Dowie Dies in Zion City After Tumultuous Years
John Alexander Dowie founder of Zion City and head of the Christian Catholic church died at Shiloh House in Zion City after months of ill health. He had received over 1,000,000 in donations in six years, kept a private yacht, and toured the world amid charges of hypocrisy and licentious conduct. Judge Barnes Free man Huthnel a servant and John Harschfield attended him. Burial likely in Shiloh park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Shiloh Park
Dowie
Leopold
Dowie’s Rise From Edinburg to American Crusade Leader
The article traces John Alexander Dowie born in Edinburg sixty years earlier. It details his move to Sydney and Melbourne practicing faith healing, then Chicago with Zion City plans, a London regeneration bid, the Great New York crusade of October 14 1893, and his costly public campaigns, including extravagant travel and demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alexander Dowie
Edinburg
Sydney
N.S. W
Congregational Church
Melbourne
Free Christian Tabernacle
Australia
San Francisco
Dowie
Chicago
Exposition Grounds
Elijah
New York
Europe
Graf Waldersee
London
Royal State
Cecil
Waukegan
Ill
Zion City
Tie
Greater
German steamships lost in North Sea gale
Two German steamers Wettern and Joergensen foundered in a North Sea gale. All 34 crewmen aboard perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Wettern
Joergensen
Isea
Construction to Begin at Little River Power Plant
R A Mitchell reports plans to start building a major water power plant at Little River as early as summer. A corps of engineers is already on site. 1500 to 2000 workers will be employed for two years. Project cost is estimated near 2 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Gadsden
R. A. Mitchell
Anniston
Little River
Mitchell
New York
City Street Overseer Reconsiders Resignation After Suspension
City Street Overseer W E Parker says he has not decided on a permanent resignation after a 15 day suspension for publicly whipping Bud Corsey. He claims mayor and council assure reinstatement and defends his actions as allowed by city code and orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FE. Parker
Bud Corsey
Cooper
Dorsey
President's Son Archie Roosevelt Improves at Hospital
Washington March 9 reports say Archie Roosevelt is doing all right with no unfavorable symptoms and a general improvement in his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Archie Roosevelt
Oxanna Presbyterian Welcomes Rev. D E F Bushnell
Rev D E F Bushnell of Alton Illinois arrived in the city and will occupy the Oxanna Presbyterian pulpit tomorrow at 11 p m All church members and friends are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. EF. Bushnell
D. D
Alton
City
Oxanna Presbyterian Church
Eddy suit service list filed in Concord
Papers in the Eddy case were served today on Calvin A. Frye Lewis C Strang the secretary and assistant secretary at Mrs Eddy home Pleasant View Prof Herman Shering first reader of the Church of Christ was served at his residence Rev Trving Tomlinson Mrs Edys confidential agent was out of town but papers left at his home The service was without incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Concord
N. H
Eddy
Calvin A. Frye
Lewis C. Strang
Anniversary of Caleb Powers Imprisonment Ends Seven Years
Louisville reported that Caleb Powers, Kentucky’s noted prisoner, will complete seven years in jail tomorrow. Arrested March 10, 1900, for alleged complicity in Governor Goebel’s assassination, Powers remains jailed awaiting a fourth trial set for June in Georgetown. He has been housed in Lexington, Louisville, Frankfort, Georgetown, and Newport, with three prior trials resulting in two life sentences and one death sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Louisville
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Goebel
Georgetown
Powers
Lexington
Lewisville
Frankfort
Newport
Explosion of Torpedo Wounds Engineer's Daughter
A torpedo exploded by a yard injuring the daughter of engineer W A Lyle. The girl suffered two gashes in the leg with a fragment still embedded. A physician removed the piece and the wounds, though painful, are not serious and she is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Lyle
Burial of Mr J Hf Myerson in Beth El Cemetery
The body of Mr J Hf Myerson father of N L Myerson is brought from Louisville to this city for burial. Remains lie in state for interment at Beth El cemetery tomorrow at 10 30 AM. Funeral directed by Undertaker W M Franks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hf. Myerson
N. L. Myerson
Louisville
Prudential Insurance Company
Congregation Beth-El
W. M. Franks
Tillman to Speak on Race Question in Portsmouth
Senator Tillman of South Carolina arrives in Portsmouth to address the race question. Merchants are asked to suspend business, and precautions will be taken to prevent public disorder during the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Portsmouth
Tillman
South Carolina
Charleston Fire Devastates Iron Works District
A disastrous blaze in Charleston D C today partially destroyed the Charleston iron works and several nearby factories. Total loss estimated around 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
D. C
Charleston Iron Works
Local National Guard muster and officers named
Major D I Mouston Smith and Captain W I McCaa return from Syla cauga with 74 initial members to join the Third regiment A N G. Officers listed include Captain J J Hunter and Lieutenants L D Coker HH J Persons. An election is ordered in Company 1 for a vacancy from Captain W G Bullard’s resignation and other promotions. Report in uniform March 19 1907 at the armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Ala
Third Infantry
W. G. Bullard
A. M. Humphries
Ben Higginbotham
Gowan Roberts
Charter For A Tri State League Formed
Postmaster J. M. Ragan of this city has applied for a charter for the proposed tri state league with W. A. Cozart, manager of the local team, stating that all interested cities are moving to establish a permanent organization by March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Ragan
W. A. Cozart
Gillette Case Put Off To Full Appeal
Chester E. Gillette, convicted last year of the Grace Brown murder at Big Moose Lake, will not have his appeal argued until the fall term of the state court of appeals. Gillette remains in Auburn prison death house as his lawyers file notice of appeal and prepare the papers for the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Herkimer, N
Chester EB. Gillette
Grace Brown
Big Moose Lake
State Court of Appeals
Gillette
Auburn Prison
Skelton Rescues Young Boa From Bananas
At Skelton's cafe on West Tenth Street a young boa constrictor was found in a banana bunch hanging outside An tontis restaurant. Mr E C Skelton pulled it from the fruit with tongs and saved it from being crushed. The snake, believed to be a stray from its homeland, was confined in a bucket for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skelton
E. C. Skelton
Antontis
West Tenth Street
Buy and try 2 ton of Montevallo'solaly
The fragmentary note mentions purchasing two tons of Montevallo related material and a phone contact RB O Watson, suggesting a local sourcing detail. No clear event or outcome is evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevallo
Wataon
Senator Pugh Dies in Washington Illness Report
Former U S senator from Alabama James Li Pugh, once a national figure, is reported critically ill and believed dying in Washington. He has suffered a relapse after a period of severe illness and advanced age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Li. Pugh
U. 8
Alabama
The Evils of Society Sermon At Parker Memorial
Evangelist Martin preaches at Parker Memorial detailing hell and social evils. He argues punishment follows sinful acts, cites blasphemy and theft, and links justice to sowing and reaping. Monday is fast and prayer day. Sunday afternoon offers further discussion on social evils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Martin
Parker Memorial
Hell
God
Dave
Kupke Tried to Kill German Emperor in Berlin
Special to the Star Berlin March 9 A musician named Kupke attempted to injure Kaiser Wilhelm at a palace concert Wednesday night and was restrained by Kaiser officers. German newspapers and the London press confirm the incident and describe Kupke as a madman seeking to attack the emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Berlin
United States
Kaiser Wilhelma
Kupke
London
Sermon Titles At First Presbyterian Tomorrow
The First Presbyterian church will host a morning sermon on The Safety of the Young Man and an evening sermon on False Security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Union Foundry Company Formed From Hercules Plant
Mr. G Schumacher recently bought the Hercules Pipe and Foundry works and filed for incorporation of the Union Foundry Company with an authorized capital of 100000. Officers include Hf Salzer president and W Kremers secretary and treasurer. resident officers unnamed. Plant repairs continue and casting production to resume in 30 to 60 days for plumbers gas fittings and staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Schumacher
Hercules Pipe and Foundry Company
Fr. F. Crook
Union Foundry Company
A. Salzer
la Cross
Wis
W. Kremers
Milwaukee
Presdent
Registration to Begin Monday in City Wards
A citywide voter registration is set to start Monday. Registrars for each ward will open offices at designated local sites to qualify voters before the upcoming municipal election. First Ward R H Stickney at Stickney’s. Second Ward D C Rainwater at firehouse. Third Ward G R Todd at Todd’s grocery. Fourth Ward C J Sawyer at Sawyer’s shoe store. Fifth Ward W C Grant at Oxanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Stickney
Stickeney
Fourth Ward
C. J. Sawyer
Sawyer’s Shoe Store
Fifth Ward
W. C. Grant
Oxanna
Raisuli Defeats Sultan’s Armies in Morocco Victory
Tangier Morocco March 9 Raisuli the bandit has crushed three combined armies of the sultan in a complete victory. Five officers of the sultan were killed and the sultan's forces suffered a total loss of 150. Raisuli's Josa is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
Morocco
Raisuli
Royal wedding anniversary observed in London on Sunday
Owing to Sunday there will be no formal celebration tomorrow of their majesties 43d wedding anniversary. Numerous congratulations were received today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Alexander Bowie
Zion
Globe
Little River Power Project
Parker
Oxanna Presbyterian
Louisville, KY
Pitchfork Statesman
Sylacauga Company Mustered Co
D. I Mouston Smith
Capt
W. I. McCaa
Syla
Company I
MR. Skelton
Banana Bunch
Unton Foundry Company
Hercules
Senator Pugh
Ieee Ee Cae Et
Dr. Martin
Orfm
Robert Ingersoll
Ingersoll
Paul
Bill
First Presbyterian
Yester
Day
George Schumacher
Sery Store
Sultan
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