On the Trail of the American Missionary in Japan
The article examines a crisis in Japanese Christian missions as native churches push for self governance and control of funds. It notes Japan's nationalism, the push for self supporting churches, and debates over how foreign missions should adapt. The piece discusses church unions, leaders, and the call for capable American leaders to guide Japanese evangelism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Bowles
Tokio
Japan
America
Africa
South Sea Islands
England
American Board
Uemura
Ebana
Formosa
Korea
Council of Missions of the
Presbyterian and Reformed Churches
Mission News
Iobe
Charles Cuthbert Hall
Union Seminary
New York
Two Extremes of Sport Face Off in Gould and Longboat
In Boston a wealth backed Wimbledon hopeful Jay Gould faces Tom Longboat, the Onondaga marathoning prodigy. Gould’s training and education contrast with Longboat’s raw endurance and machine-like stamina, yet both stand atop their sport in grit and staying power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Jay Gould
Tom Longboat
Onondagas
Gould
England
Eustace Miles
George Gould
Longboat
Lowell expedition sails to study Mars from Andes peaks
Prof. Todd of Amherst leads a small team aboard the Panama toward South America to photograph Mars from high Andean peaks. The project aims to resolve long standing questions about Martian canals and possible inhabitants using an 18 inch telescope and a camera built for the mission. Mars will be nearest in June, with next favorable opposition not until 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Todd
Amherst
South America
Andes
New York
Mars
Lowell
Amherst College
William Herschel
Percival’ Lowell
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Flagstaff
Ariz
David Todd
Panama
Amherst Observatory
Lima
Peru
Chili
Open Secret Exalts Love Among Children
Grace Keon proclaims a universal rule urging “Little children, love ye one another” as heaven’s law. She emphasizes equality across ranks and wealth, envisioning a single human family guided by compassion for all beings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Earth
Paradise
Grace Keon
Remarkable 53-Year-Old Coat From Clinton Township
John P. Ledyard of Clinton Township Wayne County Pennsylvania wears an overcoat made 53 years ago by his mother. The wool came from sheep pelts carded spun and woven into cloth. The garment remains without rent or tear and shows only slight aging.
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John P. Ledyard
Clinton Township
Wayne County
Pennsylvania
Child suicides in Germany rise as home life blamed
A Berlin discussion cites 1152 Prussian cases of child suicide between 1882 and 1905, with 812 in lower grades and 342 higher. males outnumber females four to one. Causes lie largely in home life and parental attitudes, exam fear, poverty, and morbid books, not urban density, with a notable share linked to insanity or nervous conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Prussia
Berlin
Society of School Sanitation
Armless Couple Wed in Ohio Defy Hand in Hand Civil Motive
A Chicago Tribune excerpt notes an armless couple recently married in Ohio. They joke about life without holding hands and question traditional expectations as they plan their future together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Harlan Delivers A Home Run In Washington Event
Supreme Court Justice Harlan aged 74 hit a home run to win a baseball contest at the Washington Bar association shad bake in Marshall Halls Maryland. The play broke a tie as the ball cleared center field and rolled into tall grass before reaching the home plate where a mint julep awaited the speedy Kentuckian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Washington Bar Association
Marshall Halls
Night talk sparks divorce suit in Wyoming
Eleazar Whittaker, longtime irrigation worker in Wyoming, files for divorce from Ellen M. Whittaker citing nightly talking that deprived him of sleep and harmed his health. He says she spoke querulously after they retired, demanding impossible purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephens
Wyo
Eleazar Whittaker
Wyoming
Ellen M. Whittaker
Spoon Thieves Are Warned
London warns American travelers planning a European tour that stealing utensils from hotels and restaurants is likely to lead to arrest. Officials advise offering to purchase items instead and avoiding forbidden takings during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Europe
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William T. Ellis
Church Union
Homeland
Church of Jesus Christ
United Brethren
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Water
Protestant Episcopal Church
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Protestant Churches of
Churches of American
Interchurch Conference On Federation
Standing Committee of ‘Co-operating
Lfe
Matsumura
Jay
France
Alfred Lyttleton
Lords
Cambridge
J. H. Heathcote
Tom
Toronto
Agra
Jack
Chicago Tribune
Harlan
Justice
Shad Bake
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