Sermon Attacks Mormonism at First Baptist Church
Dr. Riley delivered a strong critique of the Mormon faith, labeling its teachings false and dangerous. He cited articles 8 and 9 of the Book of Mormon, accused it of undermining scripture and private morals, and challenged its historic claims with cited inconsistencies. A local Mormon elder sent a card telling him to mind his own business, disappointing expected attendees.
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Riley
First Baptist Church
Dr. Riley
Orson Pratt
Evangelist
Book of Mormon
North America
Central America
South America
Jerusalem
Jared
God
Mormorm
Mormon Defense Plans Public Meetings In La Crosse
D G. Edmunds and W D Petty organize two public meetings at New Travelers hall in La Crosse to answer Dr Riley's charges against Mormonism. Elder B F Tanner states Mormons will counter misrepresentations and press home their nationwide home visitation strategy. Taking place Thursday and Friday at 7 45 p m, with three assistants aiding in canvassing and defense of faith.
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Riley
First Baptist Church
D. G. Edmunds
Wisconsin Mormon Conference
Milwaknee
B. F. Tanner
la Crosse
Travelers’ Hall
Linker
Tanner
Dr. Riley
Brigham Young
Edmunds
Milwaukee
Governor Deneen Attacks Asylum Probe in Seven-Column Statement
Springfield dispatch reports Governor Deneen returning to activity after five weeks illness with a seven column statement defending state institutions against asylum investigators. He claims the probe aims to damage his bid for re election and asserts improvements under his administration. Secretary Graves testifies that committee exaggerates and distorts facts to mislead the public.
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Springfield
Ill
Deneen
Battle ship plan cut by half in 1909 naval program
The House Naval Affairs Committee approves a 1909 building plan yielding two Delaware class battleships instead of four giants as requested by Roosevelt. The estimated cost drops from 69 million dollars to well under half, with torpedo boat destroyers and submarines included but reduced.
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Washington, D. C
Naval
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Roosevelt
Morse to be Arrested on Larceny and Forgery Charges
New York report states Charles W. Morse will be arrested by county detectives upon his arrival from the Cunard line steamer Etruria next Saturday. Warrants charge grand larceny and felony in violation of national banking laws with forgery on a note for 1000009. His attorneys will appear to arrange surrender in federal court.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Cunard Line
Etruria
King Manuel to Take Oath in Lisbon Feb 20
King Manuel will depart Lisbon for Cintra to await the February 20 chamber session and oath of office. Ex minister Franco and family plan to remain in Genoa until Lisbon conditions allow return.
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Lisbon
Manuel
Cintra
Chamber of Deputies
Marseilles
Franco
Genoa
Boni Fined for De Sagan Brawl in Paris
Paris reports Boni de Castellane fined one hundred francs for the recent fight with Prince de Sagan. The prince’s claim for one franc was allowed. The count’s brother was acquitted.
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Paris
Boni de Castellane
Prince de Sagan
Brooklyn Bank Reopens After 1907 Closure
The First National Bank of Brooklyn reopened for business today after closing October 25, 1907. Receiver John W. Schofield oversaw the process, and stockholders covered a $165000 deficiency to restore solvency.
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New York
First National Bank of Brooklyn
John W. Schofield
Fair procedure questioned over state institutions
Hill pressed the committee with many questions about fairness while Graves indicated a belief that injustice has touched state institutions, though he doubted whether it was by accident or design. He drew attention to numerous private asylums in the state.
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Hill
Graves
Never Engaged Says G Davis on Engagement Rumor
Washington February 11 1900 Henry Gassaway Davis West Virginia senator states he has never considered himself engaged though Miss Maude Ashford says they are. Davis comments with his daughter Mrs Arthur Lee present while Miss Ashford repeats she is still engaged. Davis did not visit her today.
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Washington
United States
Henry Gassaway Davis
West Virginia
Senator Davis
Maude Ashford
Arthur Lee
Miss Ashford
Davis
Reorganization Revives Bank of Commerce in West
Kansas City Feb 11 W B Ridgely comptroller of the currency takes the presidency of the National Bank of Commerce succeeding Dr W S Woods at its failure His salary 25000 a year The bank will reopen soon The Bank of Commerce had 1 million capital and 2 million profits deposits fell from 33 million to around 16 17 million Its failure echoed west of Wall Street and unsettled western bankers with nationwide correspondents.
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Ridgely
National Bank OF Commerce OF Kansas Ciy
William B. Ridgely
National Bank of Commerce
Kansas City, Mo
W. B. Ridgely
W.S. Woods
Bank of Commerce
Northwest
Wall Street
Mississippi
Dora McDonald On Trial In Chicago Murder Case
The Dora McDonald murder trial neared a verdict as the defense urged mercy. Prosecutors allege she killed her lover Webster Guerin, an artist, amid a tale of love and betrayal. The scene featured emotional testimony and a portrayal of a woman driven to despair.
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Chicago
Dora McDonald
Webster Guerin
J. Hamilton Lewis
Guerin
Death of Rev Dr Joseph K Fowler Prominent Presbyterians Leader
Rev Dr Joseph K Fowler died at the La Crosse hospital after a weeklong illness due to cancer. He was 60, born in New York, educated at Rochester University and Union Theological Seminary, served churches in Caledonia Rockford Cedar Rapids Los Angeles Clinton and La Crosse, and recently led First Presbyterian of La Crosse. Funeral is set for Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church.
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Joseph K. Fowler
la Crosse Hospital
Fowler
Fowlerville
Livingston County
New York
Rochester University
Union Theological Seminary
Sarah Crosby
Caledonia
Presbyterian Church
Rockford
First Presbyterian Church
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Second Presbyterian Church
California
Los Angeles
Central Presbyterian Church
Clinton
Bolden
Colorado
Presbyterian
la Crosse
Lawyers Jangle On Side Walk Case
In a circuit court session Mary Paddock sues Hiram Goddard for injuries from a fall on a Livingston Street property. Attorneys debated tenant versus landlord liability with Hartwell arguing landlord fault and Morris contending the tenant bears responsibility. the judge heard this morning.
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Mary Paddock
Spaulding
Vermont
Hartwell
Goddard
Attorny Hartwell
Cole
Morris
Taft Addresses Big Meeting at Missouri Republican Dinner
At Convention hall twelve hundred sat with Secretary Taft and eleven thousand more in galleries as he opened with a call for serving the country. He defended the president's reform message and urged continued anti trust fights and federal regulation of railroad rates.
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Kansas City
Taft
Missouri Young Republican Club
Congress
Kentucky
England Near Cabinet Crisis Over Naval Expenditures
London reports England close to a cabinet crisis as Parliament debates rising naval costs. The Banner Man ministry faces possible resignation amid a cross-party opposition led by anti-imperialists and liberal MPs aligned with the navy funding stance.
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England
London
Bannerman
Workhouse Guard Kills Prisoner in Cincinnati Incident
In Cincinnati Ohio on February 11 guard John Devens shot and killed prisoner George Benschuch during an attempt to quell a small uprising at the city workhouse yard. Benschuch allegedly shirked work and menaced guards with an iron bar before charging. Devens fired a revolver killing him.
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Cincinnati
George Benschuch
John Devens
Stone Yard
Benschuch
Bensehuch
Devens
Funeral directors call viewing dead bodies barbarous practice
Minnesota funeral directors state viewing of dead bodies at funerals is shameful barbarism and should be stopped. The statement reflects a statewide push to end viewing as part of funeral rites.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
Bank Looted And Battle Follows In Missouri
Five bandits cracked the Bank of Willard safe near Springfield and stole $10,000. A pistol battle with local citizens followed the explosion. Three charges of nitroglycerine were used before the robbers fled on a Frisco handcar toward Ozar.
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Springfield
Willard
Ozar
Mahoney vs City Over Damages Adjourned for Feb 25
Paul W. Mahoney sues the city for 200 dollars after a street wire caused damage to his car. The case before Justice C. W. Hunt was called this morning and adjourned to Tuesday morning February 25.
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Paul W. Mahoney
C. W. Hunt
Miller Appointed Register at Devils Lake
President nominates William Miller to the land office at Devils Lake North Dakota indicating another federal appointment from Washington February 11.
Weather forecast and temperature extremes across regions
Yesterday saw temperatures ranging from six below at Prince Albert to 74 at Jupiter. Today Wisconsin expects showers possible, Minnesota rain or snow, and Iowa likely showers with moderate temperatures. High pressure in the north Atlantic states contrasts with low pressure over the Rocky Mountain region and plains.
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Prince Albert
Jupiter
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
North Atlantic States
Rocky Mountain Districts
Plains
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