No Monopolies in Religion in Talmage Sermon
In a Bowery mission anniversary sermon at the New York Academy of Music, Rev. Dr. Talmage argues there is no monopoly in religion. He says the heavenly shepherd will seek many souls among nonchurchgoers and former skeptics, urging open doors and grace for all.
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Talmage
New York
Bowery Mission
New York Academy of Music
John x
Kings Park
Christ
McDonald
Iman
Church of God
Lord of Hosts
House of God
Thomas Chalmers
Robert Hall
Christmas Evans
Charles G. Finney
Paul
Apostle
Bunyan
Aesculapius
Jesus
John Milton
William Wilberforce
Isaac Newton
Robert Boyle
Locke
Morse
Washington
Statesman
Gossamer
Church
God
Good Templars
Sons of Temperance
Kingdom of Heaven
Brave in the Ranks Then Brash as An Officer
A veteran colonel recounts a 15 year old Longstreet corps recruit who bucks bravado and fear, earned and lost officer straps, ran from battles, and finally returns to the ranks after bold charges and stern commands. A final note recalls a casualty among the same unit.
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Boswell
Longstreet
Sultan Abdul Hamid Bosphorus Bridge Proposed Across Straits
A feverish Ottoman Empire rail project envisions a suspension bridge over the Bosphorus linking Europe and Asia. The plan includes a full rail corridor from Calcutta to Hamburg and Cape to Cairo style routes, with towers, armor batteries, electric lighting, and a 15 million dollar price tag.
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Ottoman Empire
Asia Minor
Bagdad
Mesopotamia
Euphrates
Tigris
Gulf of Persia
Bosphoru
Mack Sea
Sea of Marmara
Europe
Asia
Bosphorus
Rumeli Hissar
Anadoli Hissar
Darius
Persia
India
China
Africa
Calcutta
Hamburg
Tongking
Indo-China
Paris
Cecil Rhodes
Cape
Cairo
Bosphorus Bridge
Capetown
St. Petersburg
A Ca to the Church Arising from Dust
A call urges the church to arise and shake off dust and complacency, stir awakening, and renew its mission. The message emphasizes spiritual renewal, communal action, and steadfast faith to address present needs.
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Find
Misjudged remark sparks light on Newileson from Chicago Times-Herald
A Chicago Times-Herald quip recalls misjudged sentiment about Newileson and notes a contrasting praise given after a recent incident. The exchange highlights public perception and personal reputation in a terse social moment.
Cremation in Japan: rapid burning and low cost
A hygienic congress report cites Japan as the world leader in cremation. Tokyo's chief police surgeon notes cremation began with Buddhism and now operates seven crematories in the Tokyo area. Prices range from 80 cents to 5.40 dollars with two‑fifths of noninfectious deaths cremated.
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Japan
Yamane
Tokio
Shinshu
Kioto
Osaka
Reward of Merit and a hunter husband quip in Detroit Free Press
A humorous exchange notes a wife praising her husband’s hunting returns. She asks if he bites anything, replies that she never asks about his gains, and he gifts her handsome presents. The Detroit Free Press reports the witty line about domestic humor and spousal gifts.
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Detroit Free Presa
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Komer
Saltem
Turkey
Achos the
Bosphokos
Newileson
Chicago Times-Herald
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