Broughton Sermon Sparks Controversy In Brooklyn
Rev Len G Broughton pastor of Talemarle Baptist in the city drew sharp fire in New York and Brooklyn after a Sunday sermon denouncing mistreatment of working women especially stenographers. Critics include Mrs Charles Judson and Mrs Marianna Chapman who called his remarks insane or evil minded. The preacher defended his words amid a storm of newspaper coverage and public rebuke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len G. Broughton
Talemarle Baptist Church
New York
Young Men's Christian Association of
Brooklyn
Broughton
Dr. Broughton
Charles Judson
Young Woman's Christan Association
Marianna Chapman
State Suffrage Association
Atlanta
Mother's Friend Liniment Promised Easier Pregnancy
An ad touts Mother's Friend as a topical liniment to ease pregnancy pains. It claims external application reduces suffering, avoids internal remedies, and helps expectant mothers endure the final strain with ease. A Tampa hotel proprietor testifies his wife had an easy birth using the product. price listed at $1 per bottle from The Bradfield Regulator Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Bradfield
Atlanta, Ga
Moral law and social clubs in Broughton debate
The article recounts heated public reaction to evangelist Dr. Broughton's remarks on women stenographers, with New York figures defending working women and condemning his statements as unchristian. It covers a Brooklyn reply from Broughton, defense by Park Commissioner Brower and others, and broader commentary in the press. It also notes a Major George R. Borden gift and a later Atlanta business conference discussion.
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Dr. Broughton
New York World
Lon G. Broughton
Ines
Young Men's’ Christian Association
Brooklyn
Aguas
Atulib
New York
Broughton
Len G. Brougghton
Thomas G. Shearman
Park Commiestener Brower
Charles Judson
Young Women’s Christian Association
Marianna Chapman
State Suffrage Association
Deacon S. V. White
Plymouth Church
Mr. Shearman
Young Women's Christian Association
Deacon & W. White
George V. Brower
Mra
Tunis G. Bergen
Janae Cory
Emmmon Fettingill
Board of Education
P. P. Huberty
Cartton
Alph H. Waggoner
National Association of Manufacturers
Philadelphia
Aragon
Atlanta
Georgia
J. F. Hanson
Macon
South Carolina
Ellison A. Smyth
Pelzer
North Carolina
D. A. Tompkins
Charlotte
Tennessee
C. D. Mitchell
Chattanooga
Alabama
A. S. Benn
Mobile
Louisiana
F. W. Young
New Orleans
Mississippi
W. T. Adams
Corinth
South
Boston
America
Congress
Aeathet
Germany
Charleston
B McNeill
Reaves Pulley’ Company
Chumbua
Ind
Paris
France
London
Gac
Department of Commerce and Industry
Sea Minese Trading Company
Fo Jasbaug
Belk Tales and The Sky Pilot Appear in 3 Volume Set
The advertisement promotes a 3 volume set titled The Roch Black Rock and The Sky Pilot with a Bret Harte inspired literary voice. It claims cloth bound editions priced at 87.50 for the complete set, describing the works as real life tender humorous and wholesome with fresh crisp western style. It credits The Outlook and Minn Gilder as sources.
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Ralph
Bret Harte
Inspector Barrett Publishes Oil Inspection Aims in Georgia
State oil inspector Barrett announces the 1899 act requiring tests for illuminating oils. Oils failing the Elliott tester below 100 Fahrenheit are unfit for sale in Georgia. A pamphlet details the law and inspector guidance, urging public cooperation and reporting to inspectors for unsafe lamps and oils.
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Barrett
Capitol
Georgia
Gill
General Assembly
Lfe
Glascock Barrett
McGovern Wins Featherweight Title Over Santry in Chicago
Terry McGovern defeated Eddie Santry in Chicago by knockout in the fifth round to claim the featherweight world championship. The clash featured a fierce mix up, with McGovern knocking Santry unconscious after a sustained attack, as Santry tried to box from distance. The bout drew huge crowds and special trains to the city.
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Terry McGovern
Chicago
Brooklyn
Eddie Santry
Ben Jordan
England
Santy
Terry
Santry
Reah
Clote Enereh
Bunty
McGovern
Bud
McGuvern
Parke
Moth
Jetta
Mcovern
Hound
Bantry
Otff
Samtry
Bamiry
Dore
BicGovern
Siler
Ed Denfasa
Philadelphia
Billy Stift
Burt
Unusual Sale of Fertilizer Tags in Georgia
January fertilizer tag sales topped $11,000, nearly double 1899's figure, with 250000 tags distributed. Commissioner C B Stevens notes unusually fine weather spurring demand but inland towns report slow fertilizer movement. He cautions may not reflect wider cotton acreage trends and urges farmers to consider home-made fertilizers to cut costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Commissioner of Agriculture
C. B. Stevens
Agricultural Department
Department of Agriculture
Stevens
Department of Agrculture
M'CORD BOUND OVER IN BURGLARY CASE
Charles McCord, a colored youth, was bound over to the superior court on a 330 bond after a preliminary hearing before Justice E H Orr. The case involves a burglary at 4 Thomas street last December 8, with a lady's gold watch among the stolen items traced to a pawned sale by another boy. McCord admitted buying the items from a different boy but denied breaking into the Lasnett residence.
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Charles McCord
E. H. Orr
W. R. Lasnett
Thomas Street
Ed Walton
Charles Chasewood
Justice Grr
Card Atoh
Gear
Buanett
Ues
Tla
Claims Awarded and Petitions Heard by City Council
The Council Committee on Claims met in Mayor Woodward’s offices and heard petitions for damages from injuries and other causes. Awards included 8. C. Kickighter for severe injuries from obstructions on Waverly Place. Asbury Mission Church relief from curb charges was approved. J. C. McKee’s claim for Anatbla horse incident on East Harris Street was adverse. Jeff Lewis’s petition for permanent injury from whipping at the city stockade passed no action due to attorney absence.
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Council Committee On Claims
Council Committee On
Woodward
Charles M. McCoggian
She Shel
C. Kickighter
Waverly Place
Asbury Mission Churen
J. C. McKee
East Harris Street
Jef Lewis
W. W. Gray
Belegra 'Rie
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Hell
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Cuba
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Indiana
Oregon
Savannah
Eagan
The
Central
Capital City Club
Borden
Mima
Ellis Street
Treasury
E. P. Wilson
Edward H. Sanburn
J. T. McAllister
Hot Springs
Old Dominion
McAllister
J. K. Orr
J. K. Orr Shoe Company
Western Association of
Grand Pacific Hotel
West
Orr
Fiskine ‘M. Phelps
Fair South
Patrick Henry
New South
Grady
Mr. Orr
Atlanta of the West
Lee
Black Jack
Stonewall Jackson
William Goebel
Kentucky
Campbel Hardy
Lone Star State
Goebel
Taylor
Blue Grass State
Ralph Conver
Minn Gilder
Phe Celtis
Tennessee Masons
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Tenn
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Trenton
Edward McQueen
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