Sanctified Powers A Sermon On Samson And Strength
In a Talmage sermon Samson’s story illustrates how physical and mental power should be dedicated to good. The preacher argues strength without moral purpose is dangerous, cites Baxter Payson McCheyne Doddridge and others, and warns against misused giants in wealth, intellect, and influence and their impact on society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. de Witt Talmage
Samson
Timnath
Napoleons
Napoleon
Howards
Howard
Samsons
Sorek
Delilah
Philstines
Gaza
Christ
Richard Baxter
Edward Payson
Robert McCheyne
Dundee
Scotland
Philip Doddridge
Paris
Edinburgh
London
la Rousseau
David Hume
Voltaire
Gibbon
Temple of
Dagon
Sis
Jacob
Lord Bryan
Michelet
Judgment Day Sermon on Physical Power and Moral Decay
A preacher warns that unrestrained modern influences threaten cities with vice and fire. He calls Christians to defend homes and faith, argues for accountability for use of the body and mind, and invokes Robert Pollok to illustrate the coming judgment and eternal rewards for faithful service.
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Sodom
Gomorrah
Ahasuerus
Belshazzar
Esopus
Solomon
Hell
Sampson
Christ
God
Death
Edom
Bozrah
Tao
Robert Pollock
Franklin Baptist Minister Quotes on Living for Others
The remark by Reverend James II Franklin of Richmond Virginia frames a maxim on living for the welfare of others as the measure of a life well lived. It reflects a moral exhortation from a Baptist preacher in Virginia.
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James II. Franklin
Richmond
Iowa traveling Men's association ends convention in Des Moines
The Iowa State traveling Men's association held its annual convention in Des Moines. President Mitchell reported 10,131 members in good standing and benefits costing $90,595.86 with nine dollars due per full-year member. Treasurer's balance stood at $18,077.78. William IT Wheeler was elected president, William I Smith vice president, and VW Maley secretary and treasurer.
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Iowa State ‘Traveling Men’s Association
Des Moines
Mitchell
William IT. Wheeler
William I. Smith
VW. Maley
Behrens Murder Trial Ends with First Degree Verdict
Christine Behrens found guilty of first degree murder in Davenport for poisoning husband with Paris Green at Henry Bendt’s urging. Behrens received life imprisonment with hard labor. Bendt of Rock Island, IL, awaits trial. Bendt is jailed on the same charge.
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Behrens
Davenport
Christine Behrens
Acquitted in Dubuque Murder Trial
Vincent Labarge and Patrick O Rourke were acquitted of the murder of David Gobat after a drinking bout ended in a quarrel. Labarge testified he struck Gobat only in the face. Gobat died after a bed fall, with the defense arguing the injury came from the fall or accident.
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Vincent Labarge
Patrick O'Rourke
Dubuque
David Gobat
Labarge
Gobat
Hunter Stillen and Frank Biffle Fatal Hunting Accident
A hunter named Hunter Stillen aged 23 died near Perry after his gun discharged while disturbing a rabbit in a thrush heap. He left a wife whom he had married only recently, along with his father, mother, brothers and sisters.
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Stillen
Frank Biffle
Perry
Thrush
End of Quail Season Law Aims to Protect Birds
The season ends and shooting is banned to ensure a healthy supply next year. Quail have been plentiful this season with thousands killed, but the law now requires restraint so the birds in town are not exterminated.
Farm youth found dead with gunshot wound near Niles Corner
Fred Sis, a young farmer from Niles Corner, was found dead with a bullet hole in his head and a revolver nearby. Authorities doubt suicide due to his happy disposition and upcoming marriage. He was last seen the previous evening leaving to make a call.
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Fred Sis
Niles Corner
Six
Ife
Kale Town Fire levels multiple businesses for $7000
In Kale a $7000 blaze destroyed the Apland general store Lingerd Brothers B Fuller’s store and the Apland ice house. The sweeping town fire disrupted commerce across the mining community with extensive property loss reported.
Episcopal Bishop Rebukes Iowa Churchmen At Opening Session
Bishop William Stevens Perry opened the Iowa Episcopal convention in Des Moines with a stern rebuke to churchmen for neglecting school and hospital needs. He noted property values rose since 1876 but said Griswold college St Catherine's hall and St Thuke's hospital lack adequate support despite spending on churches and rectories. He urged increased funding for educational and missionary efforts and charitable work.
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Iowa
Des Moines
William Stevens Perry
St. Paul's Church
St. Catherine's Hall
Griswold College
St. Thuke’s Hospital
Davenport
St. Catherine’s
Clites
Suit Over Nebraska Trip Ends in Full Judgment
Justice Langham's Tipton court heard Dick Burrows suing Mrs. Nancy I. Adams for 100 dollars claiming a contract for an overland trip to Nebraska to investigate Adams's whereabouts and property. The court awarded the full amount. Adams plans to appeal to the district court.
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Ord
Neb
Dick Burrows
Naebraska
Overland
Adams
WANTS A PARDON FOR LIFE CONVICT GEORGE STANLEY
George Stanley, life prisoner in the state penitentiary, has asked Governor Drake for a pardon for murder in the first degree. His plea cites trial errors, potential manslaughter verdict, 28 years of imprisonment, deteriorating health, and past good character. The pardon request will go to the next legislative session for review.
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George Stanley
State
Story County
Gov. Drake
Stanley
Novak granted bail but halted on way to prison
Judge Burnham freed Frank Novak, convicted of murder, on bail of 37500 pending appeal. A writ of habeas corpus paused his transfer as Sheriff Metcalf moved to Anamosa, then redirected to Vinton after the Iowa Supreme Court stay. Novak expects to obtain bonds within a week.
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Burnham
Vinton
Frank Novak
Supreme Court
Metcalf
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa
Kinne
Iowa Supreme Court
Novak
Miller
Des Moines
Woman's Revenge in Cedar Falls Ends in Double Murders
Delilah Fales Hales confesses to killing Jerome Kern at Cedar Falls after alleging years of harassment by Kern and an unacceptable arrest by his father. Grand jury indicts Hales for murder in the first degree. she pleads guilty to second degree and receives 20 years. William Kern also pleads and is sentenced to 12 years.
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Delilah Mates Sagan
Jerome Miera
Cedar Ally
Delilah Hales
Jerome Kern
Cedar Falls
Grand Jury
William Kern
Bremer County
Delilah Fates
Clyde
WH Kern
John Lewis
de Mias
Kern
Lewis
Willian Kern
Miss Pales
Expensive Rifle Promissory Note Leads to Suit in Decatur County
Sult Swiggett, wife of Samuel A Swiggett of Melena Montana, sues in Decatur County District Court to collect on a promissory note from 1857 for 15 dollars plus ten percent interest. The note, given in Cleveland Wapello County, names S W Murs and S W Kurst, with Kurst then leading Exchange Bank of Leon. Swiggett later assigned the note to his wife, now seeking judgment for 326 dollars and costs.
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I. Swiggett
Samuel A. Swiggett
Melena
Mont
Ins
District Court
Decalar
W. Thurst
Cleveland
Wapello County
Samuel A. Bwiggert
W. Murs
S. W. Kurst
The
Exchange Bank of Leon
Montana
Swiggett
Decatur County
Death by suicide noted in Glasgow area
Francis M. Dunlavy about 40 was found dead in his room with his throat cut. He had recently returned from farming in Nebraska and stayed with his brother in law T. B Cherum near Glasgow, Missouri. Born in Jefferson county he had a splendid reputation.
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Francis M. Dunlavy
Nebraska
T. 8
Cherum
Glasgow
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Meant Murder For Years Trial In Davenport District Court
Richard Steinecke faces a Davenport district court trial for shooting his father in the neck on September 8. Prosecutors say the motive traces to years of alleged abuse and a long planning by the son who began contemplating the deed at age nine. His mother died ten years earlier. Steinecke claims insanity as his defense.
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Kale
Apland General
Lingerd Brothers
B. C. Fuller
Apland
A. E. Sibley
Sheffield
Charles Upton
Clinton
Newton
Kan
J. I. Lovett
Calvary Baptist Church
Davenport
Chicago & Great Western
Hampton
Washington Mills
Dubuque County
Olinger
Dubuque
Supreme Court
Anthon Garthimer
Britt
Hudson
Jones
Des Moines
Charles Martin
Ridgeway
Tie
Dlotehky Bros
Sutherland
Maud
Waterville
Waukon
Ifout
Clarinda
C. W. Ravlin
Laporte
Bernard N. Teloken
Fort Atkinson
Jix-Gov. Waite
Colorado
Decatur County
Charles Claflin
Shennington
J. J. Tollerton
Waterloo
Drake
Barnard, Walker & Co
Hilger
Beardstown
Ill
Frank Mento
Keokuk
Austin
Richard Steinecke
John Lindt
Council Bluffs
Henry W. Macomber
Carroll
David Mould
Sioux City
Interior Department
Washington
Ellen Epperson
Arton
Woodard Jones
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Lenigh
Scott County
Rockingham Township
St. Duke’s Hospital
Musician in trouble linked to Davenport case
A traveling musician, Mr. Paul of Davenport, found W. W. Maley of Moline in a compromising position with Mrs. Paul. Paul produced a revolver and forced Maley to walk to Justice Alman’s court where Maley was jailed awaiting hearing. Bail set at $500. Haley, a notable musician, gave lessons to Pan’s child.
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A. RR
To Turn Lecturer Rev H W C Breden Resigns
Rev H W C Breden pastor of the Central Church of Christ in Des Moines resigns to take effect March 1. After twelve years as pastor he plans to enter the lecture field following a world tour. He has been a leading Iowa church figure and helped build the present church.
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HW. C. Breden
Central Church of Christ
Des Moines
Central Church
Iowa
Ballot Law Fight Faces Sioux City Election Board
Sioux City contest board finds the Australian ballot law unconstitutional as framed by the legislature. Voters who mark a head of ticket and a rival candidate on another ticket forfeit that candidate’s votes, the board argues the ballot should be counted as the voter clearly intended.
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Gambs-Davenport
Sioux City
Estate Bequest to Parsons College Settled at Last
The estate of Margaret R. Armstrong fully settled. a $10,000 bequest to Parsons College is now in the hands of college authorities. Armstrong was the wife of Rev. John Armstrong the institution’s first president.
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College
Parsons College
Poirfield
Margaret R. Armstrong
Made a Good Mayor, S. J. Hoot, ex-mayor of Waterloo
S J Hoot former Waterloo mayor died at Marble Rock. He served twice as mayor, first elected while working at a cobbler bench and as janitor of school buildings. His candidacy began as a joke but he won, and he served a second term amid business concerns.
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S. J. Hoot
Waterloo
Marble Rock
Ife
Young Man Johnson Dies By His Own Hand Near Leland
A 22 year old unmarried man named Johnson living with his parents near Leland died by hanging. Despondency over ongoing ill health is given as the cause.
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Johnson
Leland
Fort Dodge businessman Thomas F. Collins Dies
Thomas F. Collins a prominent Fort Dodge man died at his home. He originated a system for mining gypsum in Webster county and promoted one of the nation’s largest gypsum mills located four miles south of Fort Dodge. All Keokuk county townships except Richland voted for mulch.
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Thomas F. Collins
Fort Dodge
Mr. Collins
Webster County
United States
Richland
Keokuk County
M'KINLEY ON THE CURRENCY AND THE GOLD STANDARD
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune notes the presidents firm stance on currency reform. It highlights the gold standard principle, the parity of money with gold, and the government’s $900 million currency liability. It endorses banking reforms and states that Congress should act promptly to remedy the monetary system.
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Terk
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
T Hat National Banks
Hat National Banks
Congress
Cincinnati
American policy on Cuba as outlined by the president
The president’s message argues the United States has moral and legal rights to secure a peaceful or forceful settlement of Cuban claims. It warns Spain and seeks cautious, lawful action, with possible intervention if required, and emphasizes dignity over jingoism. The piece contrasts this stance with tariff notes and money-per-capita data from other papers.
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Cuba
Spain
Congress
United States
Chicago Times- Herald
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Iowa State News
Sues
Tipton
Granta Novak
Francia M. Dunlavy
M'Kinley
Dan
Iowa State Register
Times
Chicago
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