On the Trail of the American Missionary in Tientsin
A Bowles dispatch from Tientsin and Shanghai examines anti missionary sentiment and internal faults within port city missions. It cites a graft case involving a missionary, criticizes boards for misplacing personnel, and recounts conflicts in the South Chihli mission and with independent faith missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tientsin
China
Shanghai
Peking
North China
Chefoo
Peiking
Blank
America
Europe
Young Men's Christian Association
South Chihli
H. W. Houlding
West
Middle West
United States
Houlding
Compton Mission
Zangwill Dictates A Quick History Of Famous Trials
In a memory test during play production, Zangwill refused to quote dates from memory for a newspaper. He then summoned my stenographer and dictated a two column résumé of all famous trials from Savonarola onward with dates and key facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zangwill
Labori
Dreyfus
Paris
New York
My. Zangwill
Mr. Zangwill
Savonarola
David Unites The Kingdom By Integrity And Faith
A religious reflection asserts David’s rise to kingship came from integrity and forgiveness rather than force. It contrasts David’s rejection of revenge with God’s timing, noting he sought righteousness to serve God and unite Israel, while urging trust that those who wait on the Lord are not ashamed.
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David
Israel
Saul
God
United Kingdom
Joab Seeks David’s Bid to Unite Israel Under His Banner
Joab bursts into King David’s palace at an unseasonable hour with news from Mahanaim that Ishbosheth is dead. He urges immediate action to seize control of Israel, arguing it is a pivotal opportunity. David questions the morality of exploiting a brother’s death for power.
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David
Judah
Joab
Mahanaim
Israel
Ishbosheth
Saul
Abner
David Seizes Kingship as Israel Anoints Him at Hebron
In a dramatic sequence David denounces Ishbosheth’s killers and orders their execution after two messengers present Ishbosheth’s head. The people, convinced of his innocence, unite tribes and anoint David king over Israel at Hebron, adding to his rule over Judah.
Willie Smith and the Towel Dilemma at the Swim Hole
A boy known as Willie Smith goes swimming with his mother's permission but dries with a wet shirt and catches a cold. He later admits he used his friend Tommy Jones' shirt to dry, prompting a stern warning about not swimming without a towel.
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Willie Smith
Willie
Smith
Tommy Jones
Mamma
Welsh Rarebit Recipe Notes and Variations
A writer cites milk ale or beer as bases for Welsh rarebit and endorses Boston style with milk and eggs. In recipe form, melt one pound American cheese with butter, season with pepper salt and mustard, then whisk in cream and two eggs, off heat briefly, and serve on toast.
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Boston
New Wood Preservative Gains Favor in Germany
A sulfur based liquid wood preservative gains favor in Germany. The treatment fills cell spaces in fiber and resists water acids and alkalies at moderate temperatures though it oxidizes at high heat. Poplar responds best while oak and pine are less satisfactory.
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Germany
Lynching Verdict In Bancroft Case Details Higgins Death
Coroner's jury in Bancroft finds Lorien Higgins died by strangulation at the hands of an unknown mob after being lynched near Sioux City. Sheriff Sid Young and Deputy Newell were rough handled. Higgins had shot farmer Copple and fatally wounded Mrs. Copple before the mob stopped the trial. Witnesses say officers saw the hanging, and prosecutors plan to pursue mob members.
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Sioux City
Bancroft
Lorien Higgins
Roselle
Beckenhauer
Sid Young
Newell
Pender
Higgins
Copple
Floyd County
Iowa
Cullen
Chief Engineer Scalded by Steam Flue Burst at Des Moines Plant
Des Moines Edison Light Company reports Chief Engineer E. Blackmer badly burned when a boiler flue burst spraying steam over him. He was taken to Mercy Hospital as darkness spread city lights and gas lamps provided limited illumination. Utilities disrupted. engineers estimate repairs to resume normal service soon.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Edison Light Company
First
Chestnut Streets
Blackmer
Mercy Hospital
Mutual
Iowa
P. B. Sawyer
Edison Company
Manager Dives Into Mud to Stop Oil Fire at Standard Oil Plant
In Waterloo the Standard Oil east side plant suffered $15,000 in damage from a tank overflow fire started by a car relocation. Manager F. W. Smith escaped death by leaping into a mud pool as flames trapped him, suffering severe burns but expected to recover. No insurance coverage existed on the destroyed property.
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Waterloo
Standard Oil Company
East Side
F. W. Smith
Smith
Vicious Bull Attacks Boy Near Colfax
Harvey Jenings fourteen year old son of Will Jenings was attacked by a cross bull while driving cattle in a field near Colfax. He fought the animal and escaped by rolling under a barbed wire fence despite severe bruises. The bull was later confined after the incident.
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Colfax
Harvey
Will Jenings
Mr. Jenings
Explosion wrecks Cedar Falls hardware store and two others
An explosion at Sheerer Hardware in Cedar Falls Sunday night damaged three buildings and started a blaze. Loss estimated near 110000 with two thirds uninsured. Fire under control by midnight though origin unknown, with theories of dynamite or gas ignition.
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Cedar Falls
Sheerer Hardware Company
Bridge Harrowing Rescue After Tricycle Trek
Ben Horner and Kid Hamilton, baseball fans from Correctionville, rode a borrowed railroad tricycle toward Correctionville and Cherokee. On a trestle beyond Washta a passenger train struck the tricycle as they clung under the ties for safety. Hamilton fell twenty five feet and was found unconscious. Horner, exhausted, could not rescue him. Hamilton was brought home and is not seriously hurt.
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Correctionville
Illinois Central
Rgin
Ben Horner
Kid Hamilton
Hosner
Hamilton
Horner
Quimby
Cherokee
Washta
Contractor Lost to Sight Vanishes During Work Day
Burlington reports ROBERT NEWBANKS a prominent contractor disappeared during Churchill building erection his son suspects mental unease drove him to wander away in midday attire. Neighbours and colleagues recall his nervous temperament and dedication to the Churchill contract.
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Burlington
Robert Newbanks
Churchill
Newbanks
Creston Plans New $20,000 Auditorium in McKinley Park
CrestonChautauqua patrons plan a large partly enclosed auditorium in McKinley park costing about 20000 to host conventions and meetings. Rain has hindered the Chautauqua in recent years and the proposed building would alleviate those problems.
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Creston
McKinley Park
Creston Chautauqua
Chautauqua
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