Morning Sermon on Seeing God Face to Face
Rev. T DeWitt Talmage argues that earthly sight is a dim glass and that true understanding comes only when before the throne in Heaven. He images the contrast between present knowledge and the full vision of God and Christ, and he urges faith through Providence and suffering toward eternal glory.
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T. DeWitt Talmage
I Corinthians
Calvary
God
Jesus
Ezekal
Paul
Tempe
Christ
Lord Jesus
The River of Life and Heavenly Reunion Faith Talk
A preacher explores Heaven as a river of life and unbroken reunions with loved ones. He contrasts earthly happiness with eternal joy, citing biblical imagery and personal reflections, and concludes with a pastor’s farewell line about sweeping through the pearly gates washed in the Lamb’s blood.
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Corinth
Laodices
Red Sea
Gennesaret
Gideon
John
Heaven
Earth
Alfred , Cookman
Tennyson's Mastery Tied to Deep Study
Rev. Washington Gladden, Unitarian, Columbus, O., credits Tennyson with authority in many fields and insists his assured style stems from thorough, absorbing study rather than lone inspiration.
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Tennyson
Washington Gladden
Unitarian
Columbus
Writings on Society and Religion from Faith Leaders
A trio of clergy from Chicago Cincinnati and San Francisco discuss religion and society. Rev T Gregory argues religion serves man not God. Rev W G Partridge laments wages of vice and urban decay. Rev Edward Nelander urges a return to biblical purity to purify cities.
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God
Rev. T., B. Gregory
Episcopalian
Chicago
W. G. Partridge
Cincinnati
Edward Nelander
Lutheran
San Francisco
Cal
Devine Power Psalm Verse Inspiration Quoted
Revered pastor Rev. W. E. Dugan of the Presbyterian Church in San Francisco extols divine power in Psalms, noting they flow from David’s heart and traverse ages with spiritual force. He speaks on enduring religious verse and its impact.
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Devine
David
W. E. Dugan
Presbyterian
San Francisco
Cal
Cathedral Arches of Great Forests Inspire Thought
Rev. Dr. B O Aylesworth of Denver writes on how contemplation returns when one studies the cathedral-like arches of vast woods. He argues nature anchors emotion and judgment, guiding inner life through forest immanence.
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B. O. Aylesworth
Christian
Denver
Col
The Hunt for Ideals in Human Pursuit
Quotations emphasize civilization growing from the yearning for ideals and ongoing pursuit. A Unitarian minister from Chicago notes the heart seeks ideals beyond daily bread, while a Presbyterian pastor from Philadelphia echoes the need for spirit beyond trade.
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J. S. Thomson
Unitarian
Chicago, Ill
W. Dana
Presbyterian
Philadelphia
False Wisdom Quotes on Teaching from Dr. Frank Crane
The source presents a quotation attributed to Dr. Frank Crane, a Methodist minister from Chicago, noting that Jesus challenged false wisdom and that a teacher’s first task is to destroy false opinions.
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Jesus
Rey
Frank Crane
Methodist
Chicago
The Power of Love Quote by Rev J K Smith
Revered Louisville Kentucky Presbyterian minister Rev J K Smith declares love bridges barriers and makes possible tasks that seem impossible all achievements originate from love.
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J. K. Smith
Presbyterian
Louisville, Ky
Libel Case Dismissed Against American Book Company
In Des Moines Judge Woolman ruled against the American Book company in its 100000 libel suit against Iowa college President George A. Gates over a pamphlet titled A Fos to American Schools. The court struck 14 counts for lack of proof of actual damages. The 15th count, alleging that the firm foisted old books when gaining control of the book trade, remains viable if proven malicious and true. The company will stand on its petition and appeal.
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American Book Company
Des Moines
Woolman
George A. Gates
Iowa College
Circuit Court of Appeals
Widow Marries Teen Groom After Long Pursuit
Telegram from Ogden Utah reports the Keokuk marriage of A E Poulkes Jr and widow Ella Chisholm both of Keokuk The groom is barely past his teens while the bride is a 41 year old widow Her wealthy coal dealer husband was killed by a train years ago His parents opposed the match and sent him to Ogden Then the widow disappeared and was found to have followed him to Ogden where they wed
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Keokuk
Ogden
Utah
A. E. Poulkes, Jr
Ella Chisholm
Foulkes
Chisholm
Rich Lead Mine Discovery Near Dubuque After Tariff Rise
The Kane brothers of Rochdale report a rich lead deposit near Dubuque found this winter after the new tariff on imported lead. A crevice yields large mineral pieces extending in all directions with vast quantities awaiting surface extraction. Indications point to one of the richest roads found in years.
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Dubuque
Kane
Caught by His Wife in Denver Police Capture
A Washington county woman enlisted Capt Phillips help in Denver to arrest her runaway husband an ex sheriff of Iowa. At the Victor hotel she hid in the office while the man known as Johnson was summoned. He was stopped by his wife and, after threats, agreed to return to his town home. Names and cause of separation were not disclosed.
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Washington County
Phillips
Denver
Col
Iowa
Victor Hotel
Johnson
Marion County Sheriff Contest Ends Without Verdict
In Knoxville Judge Wilkinson presided over the Marion county sheriff race recount where William Davis and James Mentzer disputed the last election. A premature tally loss and claims of tampering fueled intense excitement as 13 votes vanished during recount. jurors failed to reach a verdict after 52 hours, with an appeal expected.
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William Davis
James Mentzer
Marion County
Davis
Mentzer
District Court
Knoxville
Wilkinson
State College Trustees Granted Land Purchase Authority
The legislature has enacted, and the governor has signed, a law authorizing the board of trustees of the State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts to buy up to 40 acres of land adjacent to the college farm. Purchases may be paid from the college endowment fund under the original national grant terms. Approved February 28, 1898.
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Board of Trustees
State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
General Assembly
State of
Iowa
State College of Agriculture and Mechanize Arts
Wolves bounty trial ends with prison sentences
Defendants MacIntosh Jefferson or Teller and the Grosvenors were convicted for defrauding the Madison county bounties on wolves not killed. Teiler received 21 years, MacIntosh two years, Grosvenor 18 months, and Mrs Grosvenor six months. The defendants were sent to Fort Madison after sentencing.
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Winterset
Madison
Fort Madison
MacIntosh
Jefferson
Teller
Ready to Fight Capt Olmstead Returns to Des Moines
Capt J A Olmstead U S Army returns to Des Moines from a Kansas tour of inspection. He reports 95 percent of Iowa National Guard men are ready and eager to take up arms in defense of the stars and stripes if war with Spain is declared.
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J. A. Olmstead
United States Army
Des Moines
Iowa National Guard
Spain
Old Webster City Settler L B Hill Dies at County Farm
L B Hill, long time Webster City resident and former wealthy farmer, died at the county poor farm. He lost most of his fortune after a lawsuit with a former employee, despite winning the case.
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L. B. Hill
Webster City
Wedded in Secret Marriage Shocks Iowa Town
Nellie E. Byam of Hubbard marries Lew E. Granel of Toledo in a secret December 6 1897 ceremony at Sioux City after leaving home on December 4. Granel, a Toledo businessman, runs the Saratoga restaurant and bakery. Byam, daughter of banker C C Byam, is noted as an accomplished young lady from Hubbard.
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Sioux City
Nellie E. Byain
Hubbard
Lew
Granel
Toledo
Lew E. Granel
Lake City
Nellie KE
Byam
Ames
Webster City
Lewis E. Granel
Saratoga
Nellie Byam
C. C. Byam
Nubbard
Western college fraternity banquet arson? tense arrest at Tama City
Students from a Western college fraternity in Toledo hosted an annual banquet in Tama City. Four banqueters were arrested by the Tama City marshal for carrying concealed weapons after stepping from their car. Bail was posted by Clifton House owner John Murdough. Faculty action is uncertain but expected to be serious.
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Fraternity of Western College
Toledo
Tama City
Ama City
John Murdough
Clifton House
Boies Declines Democratic CD Third Candidacy
Former Gov Horace Boies of Waterloo declines to be the Democratic nominee for the Third district. He states in a Independence letter that he would not allow his name to be used because a majority of voters in the district still back the Chicago platform endorsing free silver at sixteen to one. He adds his belief has not changed.
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Horace Boies
Waterloo
Independence
Boies
Chicago
Convict Moore Fulfills Short Sentence From a Year to One Week
A larceny case in Sioux City saw Mike Moore sentenced on February 11 to one year in prison, but a typo in the commitment listing 1897 instead of 1808 shortened the term to less than seven days. The warden noted the mistake, an attempt to correct it failed, and Moore was released within a week.
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Mike Moore
Sioux City
Moore
Clent
Relief for agricultural associations in listed counties
An act now law provides state relief to agricultural associations in multiple counties. Each association in towns including Appanoose Adair Clayton (Strawberry Point) Fayette Hamilton Hardin Jackson Jasper Kossuth Lee Linn Wapsie Valley Prairie Valley Louisa Marion Lake Prairie Monona Wilton Powellshiek Story Van Buren Wapello Washington Wayne Seymour Winnebago Worth and Delaware districts receives 200 dollars. Other groups receive varied sums such as Palo Alto 181 Sac Central West Iowa 113.90 Franklin Fair 42 Boone 170.
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Appanoose County
Adair
Clayton
Strawberry Point
Fayette
Yamilton
Hardin
Jackson
Jasper
Kosputh
Lee
Linn
Wapsle Valley
Prairie Valley
Louisa
Marion
Lake Prairie
Monono
Wilton
Poweshiek
Story
van Buren
Wapello
Washington
Wayne County
Seymour
Winnebago
Worth County
Delaware County
Municipal ownership allowed for city plants says judge
Judge William Connor clarifies that cities and towns may own and operate municipal plants with full legal authority. The only limit is voter approval by a majority for construction or purchase. He states no legal obstacle exists, and the practical issue is whether taxpayers will fund it.
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William Connor
Requisition Honored In Custody Dispute
Gov Shaw honors requisition papers from Gov Clough of Minnesota for custody of Samuel Wiltsie of Charles City on a charge involving the 12 year old daughter of his son's wife. Dulcie Sullivan, the child, was severely injured by the old man. Sioux City greets a new political party as Spiritualists nominate ex Mayor W Z Swarts for mayor saying spirits predict victory.
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Gov. Shaw
Sioux City
Spiritualists
W. Z. Swarts
Spirit World
Demolition Begins on First Baptist Church Iowa Falls
Work has started to tear down the First Baptist church of Iowa Falls to make way for a modern structure costing about $10,000. The old church was a pioneer building, and its removal will yield a fine new edifice for central Iowa.
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First Baptist Church of
Iowa Falls
Towa
Democrats embrace Bryan platform in St Louis gathering
A conference of about 300 southern state Democrats across 40 counties in five districts endorsed the 1896 Chicago platform and Bryan for president in 1900. They called for free silver and bimetallism while warning of monetary chaos under any other standard, arguing that current policies favor debtors at creditors’ expense.
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East St. Louis
Chicago
Willam Jennings Bryan
Democratic Party
Bryan
Bryanites
Congress
St. Louis
Chicago Tribune
Political Commentary on Bryan and Gold Standard Shift
Passenger excerpts show editorials on William Jennings Bryan and the gold standard, with opinions about The New York Journal wanting Bryan to broaden his stance. Other pieces note the president's Cuban policy aims to avoid conflict, while Democrats and populists debate Hanna’s role and the silver campaign’s troubles.
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Cleveland Leader
New York Journal
Bryan
Washington Post
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
United States
Troy Times
Hanna
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
Havana
Senate
Chicago Tribune
Washington and McKinley in the shadow of Washington
The Albany Journal argues McKinley should act with Washingtonian firmness and restraint. It cites Washington’s farewell appeal for peace and justice, contending the current administration is misunderstood, patient, and duty-bound, not timid or erratic.
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Washington
McKinley
Republic
Paticiece
William McKinley
Maine
Inc
Albany Journal
Campaign speeches echoing through time in tariff debate
A 1803 1806 populist critique reappears as critics argue pop favor of free silver and tariffs. They say free coinage failed 1809 price hikes, wage gains and factory growth contradicts 1806 claims. Dingley tariff now boosts revenue, prompting renewed questions from the Tribune.
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Tlemen
Congress
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Sixteen to One and the Money Oracle
A St Louis Globe-Democrat dispatch treats sixteen to one as a sacred emblem of silver finance. The piece argues the motto signals enduring wisdom beyond math and serves as a key to defeating monopoly. It cites the New York Sun praising the phrase as sacred in financial circles.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
N. Y
Revenues Rise Amid War Prep and Tariff Debate
The piece notes rising revenues through February with expenditures also up, citing the Dingley law and looming war prep costs. It compares Morrill and Dingley acts under peace and wartime needs, and comments on Havana developments and political voices diminishing after the Maine disaster, with less talk of Bryan and Debs.
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Ways and Means Committee
Havana
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
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