Churches Seek Pastors and Question Ministerial Roles
A long column critiques church candidacies and pastor selection, noting faults in minsters and congregations. It urges a “looking glass religion” over superficial judgments and covers a Presbyterian Association meeting with debates on licentiates, choir behavior, and ministerial duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ministerial Association
LN. Hays
D. D
Kumler
J. T. Gibson
W.p.schrom
Enn
Wishart
Kennedy
John Foxen
Robinson
Gaveasot
Purves
Religious notices from Salem to Allegheny
A chaotic list of church events and news across Massachusetts to Pittsburgh. Baptisms in San Francisco and North India. ministers chosen, resignations, meetings, and donations. revival songs, congregational actions, and church extensions mark a broad religious page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PrIttsEurns
Allegheny
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
North Avenue M.E
Iist
St. Charles
Tim Methodist
Baptist Ministers’ Conference
McUandless Avenue Presbyterian Church
San Francisco
Brsuor Waldes
South America
Salem
Mass
North America
M. E
North India
Ira D. Sankey
Long Island
U. P
E. McKinnick
G. C. Vixcoxt
D. D
T. P
Latrobe
General Council
The
Lutheran Church
Bynod
Pennsylvania
Second Presbyterian Church
Altoona
W. D. Oewe
Laiyenkgaine Maxy
M. E. Conference
Emory Church
East End
W. H. McMiman
Atle Saaram
U.P
Canonsburg
Sr. Rexapier
Fulton Street
Mexico's Best Business Man Heads to German Ties
Louis Hueller, Mexico's leading capitalist, arrived in Chicago after a hunt for deals. He reportedly completed negotiations with Germany to colonize Chihuahua with German immigrants and owns about 3.5 million acres there. He hinted Germany may loan Mexico 30 million dollars to subsidy its role. He warned against U S and British influence on Mexican trade and suggested movements to counter any U S treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Leland
Louis Hueller
Mexico
America
Germany
Mr. Hueller
Chihuahua
Prince Hohenlohe
Bismarck
Congress of Americas
Engl
United States
Central America
Washington as Mecca for the Union Exposition
A 1892 writ discusses Washington as the likely site for a World’s Exposition, praising the capital as the nation’s heart and historic center. It contrasts old Senate rigor with modern televised style, laments backroom talk, and cites Dickens on Washington while defending the Capitol’s significance and national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wassixcros
Washington
Gareps
St. Paul's
Westminster Abbey
St. Peter's
Capitol
Speaker
House
Senate
Charles Dickens
Post Office
Patent Office
Treasury
Dickens
Mecca
Columbia
M. M
Mormons May Leave Utah for Argentina Exile Warned
New York Star reporter E G Sprague says Mormons will seek statehood like guarantees in Argentina due to pressure over polygamy and increasing Gentile settlement in Utah. He notes a potential exodus of large numbers, with 10 000 or more hoped to settle in Argentina. He criticizes Salt Lake City society yet admires their custom of calling people brother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ditton Prosser
Madison Avenue
Cleveland
Methodist Episcopal Churches
Cardinal Gibbons
United States
Protestant Episcopal Convention
Court of Appeal
Book of Common Prayer
T. Dewitt Talmage
Holy Land
ME. Applegate
McKeesport
Pittsburg
Wilkinsburg
Dunkard
Uniontown
Universalist
W. Williams
T. E. Cummings
India
Thira U. P
Allegheny
U. P. Woman's Missionary Society
Elma
Treasury
Williamsport
James E
Third Presbyterian Church
Altoons
Alicebeny
J. C. Herrox
She- Mango
Randy Lake
Presbyterian Ministerial Association
W. J
D. D
Jay
Woman's Home Missionary Society
The
Methodist Episcopal
New York Star
E. G. Sprague
Utah
Harper's
Lower
California
Salt Lake City
South Dakota's Bad Fix at First Dakota Session
The St Paul Globe reports confusion among Dakota correspondents over the legislature session. The constitution requires a Tuesday convening and election of two Senators, while federal law sets the second Tuesday of the session for the vote. The state constitution demands a May 15 meeting and immediate adjournment to January. Republicans are expected to seat the Senators despite irregularities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
South Dakota
United States
Senate
Union
Queen Victoria Dresses and Gossip in American Clerks’ Wives
A London letter notes that American clerks’ wives reportedly outpace the Queen in new dresses yearly though Queen Victoria buys high quality mourning gowns and has them carefully made. It mentions a friendship with Mme Elise, a rumored Drawing-room appearance, and a granddaughter of Elise marrying into nobility as part of a pattern of rich tradesmen’s families joining aristocracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
London
Augusta Chronicle
Mme
Elise
Misplaced Confidence in a Downtown Saloon Incident
A Buffalo Courier note reports a young man strolling Main Street paused at a saloon door then turned away. A religious exhorter followed, praising his moral courage, but the scene ends with a startled dominie preparing a Sunday sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ts Tantarise
Riley Unable to Lecture Due to Nervous Strain
About 3000 people gathered at Columbia Rink in Arnon O October 11 to hear Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley. Riley was prostrated at his hotel and could not appear. His doctor cited a severe nervous strain and warned that lecture dates must be canceled indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnon
Columbia Rink
James Whitcomb Riley
Riley
Oklahoma Harry Hill Fatally Struck in Wichita Dispute
Harry Hill known as Oklahoma Harry, a famed original boomer, was struck on the head with a paper weight during a quarrel with Geoee over a business matter in Wichita Kansas. Doctors fear he may not recover from his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kax
Harry Hill
Oklahoma
Harry
Geoee
Shark in San Francisco Bay Linked to Santa Crag Bay Kill
A large man eating shark caught in the bay yesterday is linked to a monster killed in Santa Crag Bay last summer. The theory is supported by finding a Colonel's full dress coat buttons as ballast in the shark's stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Evening Post
Santa Crag Bay
Erie electric road crossings questioned by Colonel Stone
In Erie the electric road refused to run down a street due to multiple railroad tracks. The Pleasant Valley line will cross Sandusky and Anderson streets, and Colonel Stone was asked if this would interfere with the road. He says the crossings will not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Pleasant Valley
Sandusky
Anderson
Colonel Stone
Dry goods market shows buoyancy amid steady demand
October 11 reports a firmer tone in the dry goods market with ample supplies and favorable interior accounts. Spring fabrics and dress goods stay active while bleached cottons sell fairly and prints vary. prices mostly firm with only pongee cloths easing.
Wool Market Note Shows Slow Sales Across States
Wool traders report moderate business with total weekly sales around 2,160,000 pounds. Ohio and Pennsylvania wool sold in limited lots while Michigan activity wanes. Demand rises for combing and delaine. unwashed and fine delaines fetch varied prices, with territory wool selling freely at modest rates.
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Bostox
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Mie
Perritory
Helps to Bible study judged by simple readers
A reader questions the value of lesson helps and commentaries in Sunday schools. The author argues the Bible is clear enough without explanations and laments over overintellectualized notes obscuring plain meaning. A Brooklyn Life of Christ is praised for faithful simplicity and accessibility.
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Bunyan
City of Destruction
City of God
Christ
Brooklyn
Oman
Arnold on America in Frank Leslie's illustrated news
Sir Edwin Arnold praises the United States for vast opportunity and vitality, noting American civic manners and public buildings as admirable. He curses New York cobblestones and unpainted telegraphs but urges Americans to create a galaxy of great names in arts and science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Edwin Arnold
Frank Leslie
America
New York
Ninne
A Clean-Cut Jury Bill From St Paul Globe
A report notes a Blatz Jury of 12 well dressed men from aristocratic circles. Deebach Bros. billed County Commissioners for Turkish baths $37 and hair care $35, but the county disallowed the $35 charge as excessive for the shave count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Globe
Blatz
Deebach Bros
Ryan Hotel
Adirondack Park Preservation Urged by Forest Commission
The Forest Commission report warns much of the Adirondack forest is lost but enough remains to form a substantial public park with state control. It calls for immediate legislation to preserve forests lakes and streams as a healthful sanctuary for future generations and to prevent irreversible damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Finh Commission
Forest Commission
Chateaugay
Adirondacks
Grand Adirondack
Wooden Shoes Besler as Burlington Chief in Big Strike
A lighthearted Chicago story profiles John D Besleria known as Wooden Shoes, general superintendent of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad. He is described as a hard worker who can run engines and brake systems, while sharing a dinner miscommunication with Mr Stone and staff over soup versus fish egg sauce, highlighting his practical nature and humor during a notable strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Stone
Ripley
Howland
Morton
Hungarian State Maintains Four Equine Studs and 2300 Stallions
The London Standard reports Hungary operates four main studs Mezohegyes Eisber Baboina Foguras housing 1646 639 421 and 509 horses respectively for Arabians and half breds. Additional depots total 2300 stallions in 1887. An Eisler review lasted over two hours with Emperor and officials touring stables pastures and breeding facilities. Each mare pair has a two acre pasture inclosure and central two-part stable. Colts and fillies are separated for viewing before transfer to supervision while grazing on the plain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baboina
Foguras
Eisber
Eisler
Secretary hears complaint on Morocco and troops order
Fragmentary notes report officials grappling with a confusing order involving Morocco relations and troop movements. A separate item mentions Halstead candidacy and delays in arrival. Advices from Goa and Sonora discuss a suspended execution and a message from City of Mexico authorities. Salvation Oil claimed to cure rheumatic and neuralgic pains at 25 cents.
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Enteedione
Eee Halstead
James Campbell
Goa
Sonora
J. K. Tuller
Gafiy
Mexico
Siul Hves
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Indianapolis
Phelas
Pitteburg
Meg
Boonen Tue State Association of Sesearees
Corry
Ag Sagem Sree First Congregational Chane
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Ee Et Sand
J. Joseph
Groner Hopess
Calvary Church
St. Mark's Guild House
Crusaders
Society of Christian Endeavor
Sroop
A. R. Anderson
Disciples Church
Fires
J. W. Harsna
Ministerial Association
Woman's Home Missionary Society of Washington
Soci
Alaska
Gospel Temperance
Wilson
Frankstown Avenue
Ane
ATS Congregational
Tus
Baltimore
John Meena Roll
Carroll
da. Stiss
Philadelphia
Evangelical Lutheran Church of North Americas
Fifth Avenue
T. W. Jones
W. Puddyfoot
John B. Gough
Missions
First Canal Church
Franklin and
Man- Tian Streets
Reformed Episcopalians
Protestant Episcopalians
New Castle
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Miamisburg
Hood
R. Frazier
Youngstown
J. 1
Dr. TownseNnb
Unitarian
McCance Block
New Theology
Asbury
Buffalo
E. E. Fife
Fife
J. H. Aughet
Mountain Top Presbyterian Church
Rughey
Louisiana
Chaurch
National Council of the Congregational Churches
Worcester
Old United Presbyterian Church
Seventeenth Street
Penn Avenue
St. Patrick's
Louis Hadler
Chihuahua State
Prince ‘Estates
Dispatch
Congress
Steaded
John Randolph
John Quincy
Beecham
Brussels
Houevus & Hacug
F. Schoenthal
Avenue
Frauwenheim & Villack
Iron City
Maud Howe Fucsner
Queen Victoria
Buffalo Courier
James Whitcomb Riley III
Herrick Johnson
Webster
Gladstone
J. H
Arnold
Asia
Trac
Clara Belle
Hungary
Arabia
Kentucky
Tom Hall
S. 8. Coz
Amos J. Cummings
E Inman Line Steamer
Gedney
Binineterday
Morocco Poten
Pate
Lewis
St. James
Thoss
T. D. Casey
Usso Huens & Hacks
Bessie Bramble
Kaspar Ye
James Pyle
Bell
Buffalo Soap
Syries
Saar
California Fig Syrup CO
Cal
Louibville, KY
Frank Bordar
Polypathie Esinst
DR. Shafer
Ned Rimker
Ielaa
Ie Ieee
Remora
McMunn
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