Turn the Captivity of Job Through Prayer for Enemies
In this 1900 sermon Dr. Talmage urges turning from self toward others by praying for enemies as Job did. He cites Job 42 10, highlights the torment of friends turned critics, and argues that intercessory prayer restores health and fortune, urging readers to imitate Job’s example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kiopsch
Washington
Talmage
Job
God
Tliphaz
Bildad
Zophar
African Desert
Stonewall Jackson
Ewell
Stonewall
Tam
Gen. Jackson
John Newton
Queen Elizabeth
Walter Raleigh
Raleigh
Havelock
Fourteenth
Massachusetts
Christian Commission
Christ
Not an Ordinary Man Insight in Chicago Post Witty Exchange
A Chicago Post excerpt captures an observant citizen debating whether a man is above or below average. The exchange hints at genuine courtesy and consideration as marks of true greatness, contrasting with the notion of mere nominal status.
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Chicago Post
Poor Little Darling. Mrs. Nagesby Calls Nora
Nora explains the baby cried because she dropped him as Mrs. Nagesby sternly orders her to stop and come at once. The exchange shows a sharp, impatient household moment from Tit-Bits.
Entitled to His Bark
A humorous Yonkers Statesman exchange jokes about dog licenses with a punch line implying a citizen named Speeders holds one The brief dialogue showcases local wit and a playful take on animal licensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeast
Speeders
Crimsonbeak
Yonkers Statesman
Poisoning Suspected in Death of Tribal Chief Much-E-Push-E-To
Reports say Much-E-Push-E-To, a claimed chief of the Musquakie Indians in Iowa Sacs and Voxes, died after illness with suspected poisoning amid factional warfare on the reservation. He was last seen with Black Wolf and Puck-E-To entering his aunt’s wickiup, and a Toledo doctor cited probable poisoning as cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Push-E-lo-Ne-Ke-Qua
Hammac
Toledo
African Monarchs of America Install Sioux City Lodge
The first state lodge of the African Monarchs of America, Lodge-at-Large No. 1, is installed in Sioux City to oversee Iowa. Officers include O. W. Moore as master monarch, J. B. Sadler as vice, William Lee and Dumas James as aides, and Cloyd as secretary, Ed Ross treasurer, with Boston Yusum and J. R. Johnson as stewards. The state lodge plans to establish subordinate lodges across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
African Monarchs of America
Sioux City
Illinois
O. W. Moore
J. 8. Sadler
William Lee
Truth
Dumas James
Mercy
Cloyd
Ed Ross
Charles Mansfield
Boston Yusum
J. R. Johnson
W. M. Miller
William Coates
State Lodge
Trains Collide in Missouri Valley Yard Collision Injures Crew
Northwestern Chicago limited No 2 and Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha No 10 collided in the Missouri Valley yards. A tramp on the baggage car was badly injured and likely to die. Engineer John Wells of Boone suffered a crushed hand and Fireman Robert Kirlin sustained a head cut. Switch error caused the crash as the St Paul train moved and was backed up to clear the Chicago limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Chicago
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Missouri Valley
John Wells
Boone
Robert Kirlin
St. Paul
Chicago Limited
Peculiar Motion Seeks New Trial in Insurance Case
Angela George seeks a new trial in Iowa Falls district court over a $2000 life insurance certificate held with Royal Circle a Springfield Illinois based fraternal order. Judge Kenyon directed a verdict for the order after finding J Munger failed to pay dues causing lapse.
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Iowa Falls
Angela George
The
Royal Circle
Springfield
Northwest
Miss George
J. M. Munger
Town Falls
Kenyon
Munger
Death of Pioneer Joseph Meek in Bonaparte at Seven
Joseph Meek, pioneer owner of the Bonaparte dam, died in Bonaparte from Brights disease at age 7 years. An early Van Buren county settler, he spent 65 years in Bonaparte after moving from Michigan with his parents. He belonged to Meek Bros. for years before retiring to rural pursuits and was the brother of the late Robert Meek and Isaiah Meek.
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Joseph Meek
Bonaparte Dam
Bonaparte
Bright
van Buren County
Michigan
Meek Bros
Robert Meek
Isaiah Meek
Divorce Seizure Sparks Scene at Dubuque Depot
At the Illinois Central depot in Dubuque a man named Pierce from Fonda attempted to snatch his two year old son during a custody dispute sparked by a divorce with his wife. Mrs Pierce pursued him off the train and recovered the child before departing for Fonda.
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Ilinois Central
Dubuque
Pierce
Fonda
Prize Heifer at Iowa Station Won First Prize
The Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station in Ames adds Sophronisha 66 781 to its herd. Bred by Gudgell and Simpson of Independence Missouri, she won best female at the Kansas City stock sale and sold to Prof. C F Curtiss of the station for 908 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Ames
Kansas City
Gudgell & Simpson
Independence
Nationwide reaction to McKinley reelection boosts industry
Dispatches report Milwaukee and St Paul business leaders praising McKinley victory as a catalyst for growth. J. P. Allis plans a near million dollar plant expansion while Nordberg and Miller & Stowell announce large facilities. Minnesota railroad and lumber sectors expect major investment and job growth. Indianapolis notes orders tied to McKinley win and Atlas engine works expansion. Detroit cites several large projects held up by the election outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times-Herald
McKinley
Milwaukee
J. P. Allis
Nordberg Manufacturing Company
Miler & Stowell Company
St. Paul
Minnesota
St. Paw
Indianapolis
Bryan
Melkinley
Atlas Engine Works
Adams Brick Company
Detroit
Secretary Gage Sees Nation Graced by Election Returns
Secretary Gage issued a statement after the returns praising the victory for its benefits to the industrial and commercial interests. He argued the result brings relief and renewed confidence to finance and business, urging the victorious party to accept greater responsibility for all people. He noted minority protests may offer constructive lessons and stressed the president elect should prioritize national good over party advantage.
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Gage
Republican Party
Hoesa
Nac Dionati Cornella
Final Squawk Demands Peace and Economic Prosperity
A political column asserts a shared desire for peace and economic well being across opposing party lines. It reflects on four years of the current administration and the lawmakers meeting in the hall of the National Legislature.
Election results spark big industrial plans across the west
Reports show firms in Omaha, Boston, Fall River, Louisville and Denver reacting to McKinley’s reelection with major manufacturing and rail projects. Plans include a 400000 dollar steel car plant near a Peninsular mill, four 7 by 160 foot buildings, and new machinery. Denver hosts large steel, rail and mine expansions while Ohio and New England markets ready for increased orders.
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Peninsular
Detroit
Westinghouse, Church, Kerr & Co
Omaha
Jd. Kirkeendall
Kirkendall, Jones & Co
John J. Utt
Edward Rosewater
Nebraska
Boston
New England
McKxinley
Fall River
Manchester
Lowell
Louisville
Anchor Woolen Mills
Henry L. Barrett
McKinley
Louisville Board of Trade
Denver
Colorado
Bryan
Silver
Pueblo
Colorado Fuel and Iran Company
Thisn
West
South Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Illnois
Denver & Southwestern Railway Company
Lnk
Salt Lake
Canyon of the South Platte
Colorado Midland
Midland Terminal Railways
Buena Vista
Leadville
Colorado Iron Works
Davis Iron Works
Hanna on the Result and Republican Confidence
The speaker praises the election outcome as a vindication of good government and Republican administration. It reaffirms prosperity, rebukes Bryanism, and argues the people’s judgment will safeguard interests. Some states moved from doubtful to Republican or vice versa, possibly shifting political alignments.
Press Opinions Reflect On Imperialism And Honest Money
Editorial voices across papers react to Bryanism and imperialism with optimism for honest money and prosperity. Chicago Times Herald and Milwaukee Sentinel praise Union sentiment while Denver Republic lauds Bryanism’s defeat as a shift in U.S. political tone. Mayor Harrison mockingly teased as future President signals Washington exclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times- Herald
Bryan
Chicago Evening Journal
Factory Inspection Prompts Labor Reform Push
Town inspectors led by Labor Commissioner Wennerstrom and deputy Holder focus on sanitation in factories. They urge employers to improve toilet rooms and water closets, noting self interest drives decency and warn against indifference or harsh discipline by foremen. The effort includes gender-separated facilities and school training debates with a forthcoming annual report.
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Wennerstrom
Holder
Emsployes
Mins
Maldhgy
Creditor Redeem Rights Headed For Supreme Court
Judge Olver of the district court in Sioux City issued a ruling with statewide impact on tax deeds and redeeming property. Harvey bought a tax deed in 1802 on land near Sioux City once owned by Deeds Improvement Land Company after a series of court actions tied to notes and a judgment against Leeds property. Swain previously held a judgment against Leeds property and, despite a tax deed, the court ruled Harvey’s lien superior. The decision prompts an appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court.
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Olver
District Court
Sioux City
M. Bwire
Hovey
T Harvey
Taga
Feeds
Deeds Improvement Land Companiy
Harvey
Swan
Supreme Court
Insurance suit over disputed policy on late railroad official
The Masons Fraternal Accident Association of Westfield sues to halt payment of a $5,000 life policy on C. Ils, former general manager of two divisions of the Great Northern in Sioux City. A servant allegedly poisoned his breakfast with rough on rats. he died in hours. Mrs. Tius transferred the policy to H. J. Bakutel of Boston, but the company refuses payment claiming an inability exclusion for poison and exposure. The defense argues the clause covers unconscious poisoning.
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Masons
Association
Westfield
Mass
C. Ils
Great Northern Railroad
Slousx City
Boston
Dis- Garming Hability
Iowa to consider elevator safety law after fatal Sioux City accident
A Sioux City elevator death involving J A Manship spurs push for state regulation. A legislator argues no safety protections exist, calling for prohibition of boy operators, speed limits, and barred door openings to protect riders.
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Iowa
Sioux City
J. A. Manship
Narrow Escape and Farm Auction Highlights reach Hull area
Richard Cosgrove, a Lyon county youth serving in China with the American army, writes of a Boxer episode in Tientsin where he and a partner lost two mules loaded with over 80 000 dollars in silver after a guide led them into a Boxer nest. An Orange City referee’s sale lists an 80 acre farm near Boyden at 52.14 per acre and the Blood farm of 280 acres near Hull bringing 13 440 cash.
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Richard Cosgrove
Lyon County
China
Iowa
Orange City
Boyden
Hull
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Wildad
Zaphar
Land of Oz
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Shuhite
Naamathite
Herod
Bethlehem
State Lodge of African Monarchs of America
Ciuasgy
Heifer
Hanna
Saya
Mckinsey
Judge Olver
Sinde
Manonw Fraternal Company
Risk
Potxon
Iownns
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