Revival Critique Sparks Debate on Church Membership
An outspoken reminiscence attacks revivals and church membership, arguing revival meetings harm religion, cite Weeper Williams as example, and claim women influence religion while many preachers and laypeople fail to act virtuously. The writer contrasts Paine and Ingersoll with modern church trends, condemning insincerity and urging personal accountability over institutional belonging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonen
Ldshous
Arizote
Reepectabies
Yieb
Tvett
Readon
Sho
Tom Paine
Paine
Bob Ingersoll
Emi
Tun Pulue
Nimny
Weeper Williams
Williams Arove
Fibald
Weeper Willams
Hel
Church
Matey
Thamas Paine
Anitarian
Thomas Paine
Givat
Pooner
Peeve
Thomas
Spb
Stothen Atchison Letter on Truth and Religion Reform
Stothen from Atchison Kansas on March 12 1500 argues against idolatory and church dogma. He proposes a community plan with lectures music and public talks to replace conventional sermons. He supports personal giving to causes he endorses and questions orthodox church authority.
Dramatic Events At Crawford Theater This Week
An upcoming Crawford theater program features the musical comedy A Breezy Time with songs, humor, and a large cast. Arizona, a new Thomas play, stars Theodore Roberts and Lionel Barrymore among a notable ensemble, with Edwiy Hott and Adora Andrews headlining supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Theater
Lustus Thomas
Arizona
Theodore Roberts
Henry Canby
Wis
Hutt Ranch
Aravaine Alley
Edwiy Hott
Col. Bonham Wintent Serrano
Teut Denton George Sash
Lana Kellar
Wichel Morrigan
Mic Cullah
Arieuna
Rale
Topeka Temperance Meeting Sees Growth in Pledge Signers
After a recent temperance meeting in Topeka 43 members signed the pledge with expectations of reaching 1000 at tonight’s events. A new Independent Temperance Commissioner club formed at First Christian Church aims to create a state law designating a temperance commissioner to enforce prohibition statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Rankin
First Christian Church
Independent Temperance Commmissioner Club
Ranv'n
Ranke
State Temperance Union
Tts
Hankin
Glucose Sugar Refining merger rumors cited by Times
A Times report from New York on March 3 discusses a potential merger among the Glucose Sugar Refining Company and several other firms. It suggests a reorganisation by United Starch and United States Sugar, with capital shifts and a probable consolidation plan affecting major players in the glucose industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Times
Saya
United Starch Company
Mand de Fornper Ta Nog
United States
Hhucase Company
Interest in Topeka conference promotion by James A Troutman
James A Troutman vice president of the national conference of charities and corrections leads efforts to engage Kansas officials and citizens for the Topeka national meeting in May. He circulates letters from Governor Stanley Mayor Dew county officials sheriffs and others urging attendance to foster unified policy and better care of charitable and penal institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Troutman
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Topeka
Troutman
Stanley
C.J. Dew
Board of County Commiss Btokera
Porter Cook
Wheriffs Township
Trim Tees
Liice Seemaser
Kansas
Solemid
Railroad News Sees Thousands More Miles of Track Planned
Chicago March 15 The Halfway Age reports United States rail growth last year topped prior records and expects even higher activity this year. Projected total mileage approaches 58 801 with Southern states leading at 21 297 miles followed by Pacific 0 377 and other regions. 4 588 miles laid in 1890 and Canada Mexico added miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
New England
Middle States
South Atlantic States
Gulf and Misclesippi Valley
Central Northern States
Northwestern States
Southwestern States
Pacific States
Canada
Mexico
Longest Tunnel Project Opens In Omaha Nevada
A large group of contractors converges in Omaha Nevada to view the start of the Upton Pacifie cut off work which will replace the Sherman hill on the line. The project plans several miles of new track and the country's longest tunnel at an estimated cost around 2.5 million dollars. No contracts were awarded today due to the absence of President Bart and General Manager Dickinson who are expected back tomorrow to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nev
Smurco
Upton Pacife
Shermen Hill
Cheyene
United States
Bart
Dickinson
Tormorrow
Southern Pacific to Acquire Pullman Sleeping Car Interests
In San Francisco the Southern Pacific Company will acquire by purchase all sleeping car interests of the Pullman Company on its system. A new contract sets Pullman to operate sleeping cars on Southern Pacific lines under a mileage agreement. Price cited is about three and a half million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
The
Chronicle
Nippon Marina
Onaka
Japan
Feont
H. M. New & Co
Aod
Marco
Southern Pacffic
Pullman
Southern Pacific
Paltman Company
Hatte Wil
Rat Road
Pillman
P. and G. Purchase Lands From Levee Board
Alexandria La baren The Red River Atchafalaya and Bayou Levee board met. A R Dillon and W Moffett of Kansas City Pittsburg Gulf railroad bought 142000 acres of levee district lands for 3000. Lands span Avoyelles 103000 acres St Landry 18000 Rapids 15000. Transfer prepared. Dillon to Kansas City Moffett to Lake Charles then Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Baren
Red River
Atchafalaya
Bayou
A. R. Dillon and
W. Moffett
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad Company
Avoyel~ies Parish
St. Lanary Parish
Rapids Parish
Colorado Midland Sold to Colorado and Southern Deal Near
Negotiations in New York reach a stage where Colorado Midland will pass into Colorado and Southern control within days. Key Midland security holders push for sale as Colorado and Southern gains a shorter route to Grand Junction and traffic to Rio Grande Western.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
New York
Colorado Midland Calload
Colorado and Southern
Midland Securities
Sidland
Midland
WAM
Grand Junction
Rio Grandes
Navy panel approves armor contracts and ship sheathing plans
The committee authorized the secretary to contract for armor not exceeding four dollars per ton, with 7400 tons needed for battleships Maine Missouri and Ohio now under construction. debate over sheathing ships for foreign use centers on Navy secretary decisions, while no specific new ships are allocated to government yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapes
Marsibennie Baatean
Gay
Maine
Missouri
Ohio
Caninies
Secretary of the Navy
Capps
Dewey
Philppines
Brooklyn
Navy Department
VOTER REGISTRATION NUMBERS AND WARD OPTIONS
There were 3 040 registrations on Thursday with 220 women and 3 210 men. Women cannot vote on the park proposition, reducing interest in council and board of education elections. Registration facilities will be set up in Wards 1 and 2 at Kane's drug store Hanley brothers Whitlesey's Utsh's Newland's, while other wards must go to the Security building for registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Bia
Kane's
Hanley Brothers
Second Ward
Whitlesey's
Utsh
Newland’s
Bnt
Meadows & Son Sought in Forced Bankruptcy Case
A bankruptcy petition is filed in a U S district court to compel Meadows & Son, a Gaylord Kansas hardware firm, into liquidation. The suit lists unsecured creditors including J W Crancer & Cpenworth with 32740 claims, Townley Metal Co with 194.04, and Dash Maze Silliman Hardware with 2,000. The plaintiffs allege Meadows & Son disposed of their stock and assets including a buggy stable and equipment, constituting an act of bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Meadows & Son
Gaylord
Kansas
Im Cure
Poods
Ss Meadow
J. W. Crancer
Cpenworth
Townley Metal Company
Kansas City
Indicted Smith County Farmer Faces Counterfeiting Charge
James Cayou, a Smith county farmer, was moved from Shawnee county jail to Wichita to face a federal grand jury on counterfeiting. He admits being led astray by a stranger named Fred A. Pettingill, an old offender with prior prison terms, including seven years for receiving stolen goods. Authorities expect a lengthy federal sentence for the latest crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith County
James Cayou
Shawnee
Wichita
United States
Cayou
Fred A. Pettingill
Trans Atlantic Travel Bureau Aids Jersey City New York
The bureau of attendants for Trans Atlantic travelers established in Jersey City and New York by the Pennsylvania System serves visitors to the Paris Exposition and Atlantic steamship passengers. Experienced agents meet arriving travelers, arrange onward travel, procure tickets, transfer baggage, reserve sleeping cars, and provide guide services free of charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
New York City
Pennsylvania
America
New Jersey City
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York
Vandalia-Pennsylvana
Assini
Pennaylvania
Pennsylvania Hnes
Copper Colored Splotches Contagious Blood Poison Cure Claim
An advertisement touts a singular cure for contagious blood poison claiming permanent cure by flushing taint from blood. It asserts doctors fail to cure and warns against mercury and potash treatments, urging use of a product that allegedly clears skin and restores health. Multiple testimonies cited from Newark readers support the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter
Pelle Alrady
Salimary
Newark
Also Mentioned on This Page
Swarest
Stothen
Indianapolis Journal
Charities
Bryan
Austin
Tex
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Lincoln
South Dakota
Trth
Washington
Oregon
New Mexico
Blalea
Sharkey
Conroy
Tom Sharkey
Simmons
Camel Gate
Coney
Jim Corbett
Fort Haya
District of Coumbia
Port Hays
von Puttkamer
Berlin
Herr von Putter
Prutasian Ministry
Cntees Anes
Varzin
Pomerania
Sir Frederick Burton
London
Frederick William Burton
National Gallery
Infant Food
Gail Borden Eagle
Borden's
York
Railroad News
Southern States
Union Pacific
Sherman Hill
P. & G. Purchase
Colorado Midland
Colorado & Southern
Texas Midland
Lex
Texas Midland Retiroad
Paris
Ennis
Gulf
Alligator Point
Victoria
E HR. Greep
Hettle Green
Colorado
McLewits
H. Boweron
St. Louis
R. H. Boweron
St. Louis & Southwestern Railway Company of Texas
Tyler
Texas
Mr. Boweron
Sveceaia F. H. Bretton
Guthris
R. K. Moody
W. H. Stubbs Railroad
Guthrie
Kingfisher
Moody
Stany Temms
House Naval Committee
Trans-Atlantic
S.S.S
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta
Georgia
Wood
Kaczynski
Jackson
Gypsy
Oy Bros
Divbie ‘Groc. Co
Webber & Co
Sam Rice
Topeka Water Co
Teterifone
Quincy Street
Peter Heil
Fics
California Fig Syrup CO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!