The Coming Sermon and the Living Christ
Dr. Talmage foresees a future religious discourse focused on a living Christ, practical and compassionate, delivered in short, vivid sermons. He argues future sermons must be brief, popular, and filled with everyday vicarious suffering illustrations to uplift cities and comfort the mournful masses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Klopsch
Washington
Dr. Cumming
London
Sedan
Gettysburg
God
Jonathan Edwards
Hhouse
St. Lawrence
Oregon
Ohio
Tom‘bigbee
Alabama
Sierra Nevadas
New England
Savannas
Zion
Christ
Jesus Christ
East Hampton
Long Branch
Cape May
Lake George
Dakota
Long Island
Christian Church
Churches of Christ
New York
Siva
The Future of Religious Discourse and Its Call
A preacher urges reform of ministry training and predicts an awakening sermon that reaches souls through print and daily life. He envisions gospel sermons guiding work, family life, and civic duties, urging immediate personal salvation and active evangelism.
MacArthur advances near Dagupan amid Zamboanga gains
Washington dispatches report MacArthur moving toward Dagupan within five miles, rails damaged but being repaired, insurgent groups near Bamban Capas and Imus driven back. Zamboanga captured with Castine forces aiding, Mercedes nearby. Wheeler declines return to Congress and urges a strong pro US sovereignty stance in the Philippines to prevent further American casualties and famine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Otis
MacArthur
Dagupan
Bamban
Tarlan
Lawton
Wheaton
Wth
San Jose
Leonhaeuser
Twenty-fifth Infantry
O’donell
Bambon
Capas
Manila
Imus
Zambales
Navy Department
Zamboanga
Admiral Watson
Very
Castine
Fort Nazro
Jolo
Mercedes
Wheeler
Congress
McKinley
House of Representatives
United States
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Lves
Stage News and Theatre Moves Across America Europe
After the play James A Herne works on dramatizing David Natum. Sir Henry Irving performs in Cincinnati Dayton and Columbus Ohio. Richard Mansfield buys Yorick s Love from Mrs Lawrence Barrett. Effie Shannon begins on stage as little Eva in Uncle Tom s Cabin. The London Mail says The Sign of the Cross viewed by 12 860 000. Garrick limited audience access in 1777 to backstage tours. There are 574 amusements ahead with 427 dramatic companies. An Italian actress plans Dante s Divine Comedy stage spectacle in Milan. Herr Krupp the gunmaker has Europe s largest manufacturer income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Herne
David Natum
Henry Irving
Cincinnati
Dayton
Columbus
Ohio
Richard Mansfield
Yorick
Lawrence Barrett
Effie Shannon
Eva
London Mail
Garrick
Dramatic Mirror
Milan
Ier
Mrs Dewey Acquires Admiral Dewey's Home in Subscriptions
A deed of conveyance transfers 1747 Rhode Island Avenue in Washington from Admiral George Dewey to his wife Mrs Mildred Dewey. The house was funded by a public subscription raised by about 45 000 citizens to honor the admiral. Thecommittee and contributors condemn the transfer and Dewey has declined interviews while noting potential explanations to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiral George Dewey
Mildred Dewey
Rhode Island Avenue
John W. Crawford
Crawford
United States
Dewey
Kentucky Democrats Fight For Louisville Ballots
In Frankfort on November 21 the Democratic state committee concedes Taylor leads on the returns but seeks to invalidate Louisville votes due to alleged troops interference. Republicans in Johnson and Knox counties contest tissue ballots and vow to resist any Louisville exclusion. Democratic tallies show Taylor ahead by about 2,000 with Goebel 937 behind on uncontested votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Tit Taylor
Dicket
Louisville
Bradley
Dubnson
Knox
Kentucky
Johnson
Knox Counties
Douisville
Taylor
Goebel
Battle near Bucaramanga leaves 1000 rebels dead
Panama dispatch dated November 18 reports a two day battle near Bucaramanga the capital of Santander between government forces and revolutionists ending November 16 with over 1000 rebel deaths and 2000 wounded. About 10000 men fought with several generals wounded or killed including Uribe Gomez Villar Pena Solano Pillemizar Hernandez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Panama
Colombia
The
Herald
Hogata
Bucara Manga
Department of
Santander
Uribe
Juan Francisco Gomez
Pablo Emilio Villar
Pena Solano Pillemizar
Hernandez
Henderson Plans House Reform With Reed Rules
A Washington dispatch reports Speaker designate Henderson aims to adopt the old Reed rules, push the caucus committee's financial reform bill, and reorganize committees along former lines. The House rules committee would include Henderson, Dalzell, and Babcock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Washington
Caucus Committee
Committee On Rules
Henderson
Dalzell
Babcock
Enderson
House of Representatives
House
Foreign Gossip and Historic Trials in 19th Century Notes
Pigeons used by the British navy cost four dollars yearly per bird. A 22 ton gun’s Jubilee shot travelled 12 miles with a peak of 1 700 feet, taking 669 seconds to return. Liquid air shows explosive force far beyond dynamite. Vienna experiments report greater range with no heat. The Russian Bastille’s tortures over 170 years included murder, torture by fire, and rats in cells. Towneley Green, artist and illustrator, started as a banker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Bastile
Veva
Winter Palace
Peter I
Catherine Tr
Tarakonova
Memorial services for Fifty-first regiment in Des Moines
Memorial services for the Fifty-first regiment were held at the Auditorium in Des Moines with Rev. J. C. Breeden presiding. Chaplain Williams gave the principal address. The list honors numerous soldiers who died in active service with many dates in 1898 and 1800s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifty-first Regiment
Des Moines
J. C. Breeden
de Witt C. Packer
Tyantel
Newsome
Alfred Cg, Rebb
George W. Tltfott
Joseph Needles
John Reed
Harry J. Stone
Yernt R. Wysheam
Barton J. Brown
Tns
Willun Holden
Louis Dunn
Oliver Mack
John A. Ganger
Patrick Ahern
Wigham, Dornan
Milery BH
Mills
Perry A. Black
Austin Brown
George MH. Grahman
Tarry Ta
Scott
Curtis GQ
Bates
Albert T. Bates
Wred GB
Carver
Clifford Suminger
Quorgre
Hangon
Robert Rogers
Wark McCummiant
Doward C. Vaughn
March
Wallace A. Rolin
John Turner
Walter Wagner
ISM
Paul By, Pugh
Come Pany T
John Ta Moore
Leutenant
John FR. Walker
Hdwyne Kisstek
Clarence W. Mason
Bond
Rodney Chard
Walter Id
Hutchinson
Company A
August & Isa
Leary L
Noble
Campaign for Compulsory Education Law Begun
The Iowa State Federation of Women's Clubs launches a campaign to pass a compulsory education law. A committee led by Mrs. G. A. Samims. Lemurs. Mrs. Milton Remley of Iowa City and Mrs. Lyman Hurd of Dubuque drafts a petition arguing current school taxes average eight million dollars annually. The petition seeks to require children ages seven to fourteen to attend school at least six weeks yearly with enforcement and exemptions for disability. Signatures of teachers and principals are being gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jowa
Dg. A. Samimis
Milton Remley
Iowa City
Lyman Hurd
Dubuque
Tornado Association Elects Officers At Des Moines Meeting
At the sixteenth annual Des Moines meeting of the Iowa Mutual Tornado Insurance Association, officers were elected for the coming year. President A N Buckman, vice president A J Graves, secretary J J Perriman, treasurer James Yuill, and executive committee members Buckman Forbes Densmore. Directors for three year terms include Herriman Forbes Stanford Graves Young. Secretary Herriman reported risks in force at year end 1898 and yearly activity. treasurer Yuill showed a treasury balance of 6140.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Mutual ‘Tornado Insurance Association
A. N. Buckman
A. J. Graves
J. J. Perriman
James Yullly
W. D. Forbus
N. Densmore
J. 2B. Herriman
Tok County
W. 2D. Forbes
Polk County
Miles
Father from Cumberland Spans Ocean to See Soldier Son
Michael O'Malley aged over 66 traveled from Union County to the Philippines to visit his son, a United States Army soldier who served in Cuba and accompanied the regiment to the Philippines. Though aged and frail, the father reached his son, returned home safely, and is thankful to be back without serious mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael O'Malley
Cumberland
Union County
Philippines
United States Army
O'Malley
Cuba
Spain
Sioux City Journal
Svenson v Marshalltown and Dakota railroad case decision
Fort Dodge district court Judge Weaver presided over the Svenson versus Marshalltown and Dakota railroad matter. A sheriff's jury awarded Svenson 800 for damages and, on appeal, a jury awarded 2300 for the right of way through Gowrie area land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Weaver
Svenson
Marshalltown & Dakota Railroad
Gowrie
Marshalltown Road
Postmaster Changes Reported in Iowa for Fiscal Year
Fourth assistant postmaster general records show Iowa post offices with presidential resignations and term expirations. The data lists 11 removals and 43 term expirations, 16 deaths, 63 establishments, 27 discontinuations, and 178 resignations among fourth-class offices. Presidential offices total over 1,684 fourth class offices with average compensation $262.11. Gross receipts reach $2,600,117.10 and per capita expenditure averages $1.18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Thanksgiving Proclamation Issued by Governor Shaw
Iowa state Thanksgiving proclamation urges worship and gratitude on the president’s designated day, November 30, noting a bountiful harvest and progress. It honors returning soldiers and asks residents to assemble in worship and at home to give thanks and praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
United States
Commonwealth
Dun Moines
Town
Lsi M, Shaw
Atrocious Explosion Hits Urbana Bank and Press
In Urbana Henton county an explosion destroyed the Weekly Monitor office and the Burrell bank store. Clarence Burrell, banker son, was killed. Losses include $10,000 to the Burrell store and about $2,000 to the printing office Toss. No motive or enemies identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Henton County
Weekly Monitor
Jay D. Burreth
Clarence Burrell
Bureell
Burcell
Fisher
Mine Owners Boost Wages to Hire More Men
Des Moines district mine operators raise coal pay to one dollar per ton, twenty percent above last spring’s agreement, to secure enough workers. Miners had accepted 80 cents per ton for one year, but operators increased the rate to attract labor and meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Wreck Injures Twenty Six on Mort Dodge Road Near Denison
A gravel train, a roaming extra and a work train collided nine miles north of Denison on the Mort Dodge and Ohio road. Twenty six men were injured as cars crowded together with no escape from the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort Dodge & Oiahie Rai
Denison
Convicted Murder Suspect William Winslow Found Guilty
William Winslow was convicted of murder in the second degree by a Des Moines court for the killing of Edward Milton. The sentence ranges from not less than ten years to life, with the judge retaining discretion. The defense claimed innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Winslow
Des Moines
Edward Milton
No Poison Found In Middletown Death Inquest
The remains of Hy CG Crawford, a wealthy Middletown citizen, were exhumed to determine the cause of death. They were reburied after finding the death resulted from apoplexy with no poison detected in the stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy CG. Crawford
Middletown
Man Convicted in Des Moines for Second-Degree Murder
William Winslow aged 24 is convicted in Des Moines of second degree murder for killing Edwin Miton and sentenced to 20 years at Fort Madison penitentiary. The defense argued insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Winslow
Des Moines
Edwin Miton
Fort Madison
Multiple Iowa Notables Die and Events Reported in Waterloo Era
News notes from Iowa report deaths of Dried, C. J. Fosselman at 35 and Col Ballard at 70, and obituaries for A. M. Bryson and Mrs. Kilburn. A meteor sighting near Webster City. residence fire near Story City. other items include health board reappointments, a criminal embezzlement conviction, a boxing match result, rail line openings, machine shop strike settlement, and business losses in Fort Dodge and Waterloo.
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C. J. Fosselman
Waterloo
Cedar Falls Street
Jens Ritland
Story City
Webster City
Robert I. Conift
Sioux City
State
Myron J. Spencer
Barber Asphalt Company
Mirror Theater
Des Moines
Dim Goeahwain
Iowa
Marquis of Queensbury
Graham
M. FB. Kilburn
Fontane
Cahill
Fort Dodge
Paul Talbott
Anderson
Ind
Episcopal Church
Mapleton
John Detmer
Lowdon
Northwestern
Henry Schrom
Acticy
Powers Dry Goods Company
St. Paul
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Miriam
Esther
Vashti
Eunice
Timothy
Mary
Angels of Mercy
Christian
Martha
Hannah
Deborah
Barak
Cunard
White Star Line
Orchestras of
Zamborngya
MacdArthur
Zambonnen
Abizamboanin
Cottabato
Mindanao
Cottabao
Davao
Surigao
Hughes
Panay
Luzon
Zambres
San Miguel de Camilang
Panique
Mangalarom
Mangalaron
Bayabang
Durban
Tarlac
Seventeenth Infantry
Wheeler Whi Stig
Herr Krupp
Europe
Mrs. Dewey
Admiral Fa
Democratic State Committee
Home of Representatives
Towneley Green
Memorial Services
Sintée Federation of Women's Clubs
Tornado Association
James Yuill
Iowa State News
Qa. L. Dobson
Secretary of State
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