Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you do you
The sermon argues the labor conflict is a national threat and cannot be solved by force or politics. It urges Christians to apply the Golden Rule in workplace relations, imagining owners and workers treating each other with mutual respect, mercy, and equity. It cites strikes and economic strain, warning violence harms all and highlighting Sheffield wage arbiters as a humane model.
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T. DeWitt Talmage
Pennsylvania
United States
Jean Valjean
Victor Hugo
Shylock
Antonio
Portia
Hudson
Madison Square
Brooklyn
Bunker Hill
Rittenhouse Square
Beacon Street
Ireland
Lord Frederick Cavendish
Burke
Phoenix Park
Dublin
House of Commons
London
England
Frederick the Great
Potsdam
Kimiller
Naboth
Ahab
King
Chancery Court
Sheffield
Shefield
The Law of Supply and Demands vs the Gospel of Cooperation
A speaker rails against the blind rule of supply and demand, urging a coming era of love, cooperation, and Christian charity. He cites Victor Hugo and economic inequality, envisioning widespread philanthropy and public access to art and parks as society reforms.
Large grain consumers prompt study of treasury crop data
Special Washington correspondence surveys treasury statistics from 1891 to 1897 showing per capita wheat and corn consumption declines, gold standard trade patterns, and political debate over free silver versus protection. It notes rising wheat price in gold terms, silver movement toward 40 cents, and calls into question silver and farm-price linkage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Ohio
Trade and Labor Assembly of
Chicago
Mexico
Charles D. King
Bret Bryan
Louisville Courier: Journal
Widower Seeks Wife Through Dubuque Clergy Letter
A Clinton widower writes to a Dubuque official requesting a wife from among local widows. He offers a large furnished home, wages of 58 to 60 dollars monthly, and promises a kind home. He seeks a honest, capable woman with children or the option of none, and asks for referrals and addresses to approach suitable candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Brewer
Dubuque
Texas
Lena
Funeral of Dr John M Tall at Waterloo First Methodist
The funeral of Dr John M Tall was held at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Waterloo with large attendance by old settlers medical fraternity Grand Army of the Republic and Masonic order. Dr Ball born Steubenville Ohio May 14 1812 of Quaker descent ancestors came with William Penn and related to Mary Washington. He studied medicine at Cleveland and practiced until age 70. In the Civil War he held every medical role from assistant surgeon to medical director of a district.
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John M. Tall
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Waterloo
Medical
Grand Army of the Republic
Masonic Order
Ball
Steubenville
Ile
Atlantic
William Penn
Mary Washington
George Washington
Washington
Cleveland
United States Army
Iowa Christians Convene 800 Delegates in Oskaloosa
About 800 delegates from across town gathered for the twenty eighth annual Town Christian convention and seventeenth Womans Bar of Missions session. Mrs. E M Wuitman of Prescott opened the meeting with Mrs G A Ragin of Oskaloosa delivering the welcome and Mrs A F Williams of Des Moines replying. The report notes 23 missionaries abroad and 39 at home, with a total annual income around 60000 dollars. Iowa contributed 4300 dollars last year. The Iowa society numbers 2787 members, with rapid growth observed this year in the national group totaling about 20000.
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Town
Oskaloosa
Town Christian Convention
Womans’ Bar of Missions
E. M. Wuitman
Prescott
G. A. Ragin
A. 4. Williams
Des Moines
Iowa
One of the Fortunate Returns From Alaska
Oskar Lamppese, wealthy resident returning from the Klondike with over 150000, claims a delta valued at about 1000000. His Ottumwa cousin Bert Elkins and Des Moines syndicate head McFarland plan to hire him on shares, offering 30000 cash, but he refuses to sell. They expect to depart for the Klondike in February. Lamppese’s wife accompanied him to Alaska.
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Oskar Lamppese
Londike
Ottumwa
Alaska
Bert Elkins
McFarland
Des Moines
Leanying Walford
State Vale
State Fair
Howler
C.H. Cameron
Dp. Manatrey
Daniel Sheehan
J. Jolson
Ft. Moore
Drake
Centerville
Excelsior Springs
Moore
Iowa Central Earnings July Report Shows Gains
The Iowa Central railway issued its July earnings and disbursements from General Auditor T. J. Wasson. July earnings rose by 6337.76 to 194420.79 with expenses at 89666.93 and fixed charges 27667.83. Net income balance reached 7089.87.
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Iowa Central Railway
T. J. Wasson
State University Sees Strong Attendance Forecast For Fall
Iowa City officials anticipate a large fall term at The State University of Iowa starting September 15. A near completion hospital and repairs to a fire-damaged library accompany a 15000 volume library post fire. Librarian Rich leads staff in cataloguing new books.
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State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Lbrarian Rich
Novak in jail as noted Boston crime tale links to Alaska
Iowa dispatch reports Frank Novak a Bohemian charged with murder arson and defalcation and an attempted life insurance fraud of 33000 tied to a jail in Belle Plaine. He plans to tell a jury his story while declining visits from family or friends.
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Des Moines
Frank Novak
Metcalf
Benton County
Perrin
Klause
Belle Plaine
Inn
Ile
Novak
Alaska
Northwest Territory
Chilkat Pass
Juneau
Jake Bennett
Dawson City
Yukon
St. Michaels
Seattle
Illinois Central reports show strong corn yield in Iowa
Reports from Iowa stations to the Illinois Central Railroad indicate corn in Dubuque is mostly within 30 days of maturity with late planted corn still in the milk. Overall the crop is flattering and agents forecast a large corn yield.
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Illinois Central Railroad Company
Dubuque
Iowa
Night Policeman Slays Blacksmith in Belle Plaine Home
Robert Liddle, a Belle Plaine blacksmith known for drinking, was shot and killed by Night Policeman Charles Warnock inside Liddle’s residence. Liddle reportedly threatened officials before Warnock fired, ending the confrontation.
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Robert Liddle
Belle Plaine
Charles Warnock
Liddle
Warnock
Congressman's Leg Amputated After War Injuries
Congressman Wenderson from Dubuque had his left leg amputated at the knee to halt bone decay. He had been wounded at the battle of Corinth with a foot shot and the foot later amputated the following February.
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YD. Ts. Wenderson
Dubuque
Battle of
Corinth
Palmer chosen by acclamation at Winfield for Senate nomination
In the Tenth district republican convention a deadlock ended with Col. D. J. Palmer nominated by acclamation after 6,021 ballots of tied casts. The motion was made by W. I. Kopp, Palmer's Henry county opponent, concluding the long ballot dispute.
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Winfield
Col
D. J. Palmer
W. I. Kopp
Henry County
Shortage Found in Mitchell County Treasury
Mitchell county treasurer shortfall of 5400 dollars is blamed on a period when W T Pelton served as treasurer six years ago. Pelton was gored to death by a bull two weeks ago. His son R Pelton, deputy for 12 years, has resigned.
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John Yuenger
Durington
Daniel Eyrhart
Clinton
Clinton County
George D. Staggs
Dewitt
Board of Supervisors
George 8. Swires
J. Strater
Civil Service Board
Atlantic
Cedar Rapids
Tipton
Vail
Madden
Antmnoosa Penitentiary
Andrew Malchau
Davenport
John Walters
Winterset
David Call
Town Walls
A. Green
Lake City
Luther Brown
Ottumwa
I. N. Brown
Orman Beecher
Eldora
Carpenter
Maj
Mailey
Old Settlers
Havelock
Mitchell County
W. Ti. Pelton
Pelton
R. Pelton
Grocer Reunites With Long-Lost Sister After 28 Years
William Parks a Hidora grocer rediscovered his sister Alma Cook of Stuart after 28 years apart. Alma was adopted out as a baby and endured 11 years without any known relatives before their reunion.
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Pound
William Parks
Hidora
Alma Cook
Stuart
Mrs. Cook
Jefferson County Old Sellers Reunion at Pairfield
The nineteenth annual reunion of Jefferson County old sellers gathered a large crowd at Pairfield. Principal speeches were given by If Weaton and C Mitchell. The program featured magic and amusements for attendees.
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Jefferson County
Pairfield
If Weaton
7. C. Mitchell
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