Comet Seen Linked to Star of Bethlehem by Pastor
The article notes a pastor attributing the Star of Bethlehem to a visible comet. He suggests the Christmas legend may reference a celestial event rather than a miraculous light.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1910
Page
6
Whipped the King Dr E F Clapp in Iowa City
Dr E F Clapp of Iowa City attacked King Edward when Seth Were Boys, leading to a dramatic confrontation documented in local records of the era. The event highlights tensions between medical figures and the monarchy within the community.
Well Known Man Dead Captain Daniel Plummer of Cedar Falls
Webster City Iowa May 10 That the star of Bethlehem was not a miraculous guide but a comet Halley was declared from Rev N K Spicer pulpit at St Pauls Universalist Church He used arithmetic to show Halley’s comet appeared when Jesus was born Bible students place Jesus birth four years before year 1 A D Halley’s comet appears every 75 to 76 years The pastor traced the comet’s east to southward movement matching the star of Bethlehem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Iowa
Bethlehem
N. K. Spicer
St. Paul's
D. Halley
Jesus
Star of Bethlehem
Iowa City Doctor Recalls Hand to Hand Fight With Prince
Dr Elmer F Clapp a pioneer physician in Iowa City recalls a 55 year old incident when as a 15 year old he fought and toppled the future king of England in a hotel yard after a prince splashed him with water. The crowd separated them and the prince accepted the episode in good humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Elmer F. Clapp
America
England
Wight
Prince of Wales
Clapp
Census Bureau Prepares for 3,000 Temporary Workers
Washington May 16 the census bureau has cleared its decks for action leasing two extra buildings to house permanent clerks and 3000 temporary employees. Enumerators schedules begin to arrive. Official city population totals will be announced first, followed by states and minor civil divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Census Bureau
Dukes Sought in Chicago Desertaion Case Linked to McGovern Heist
In Jion Ta Dukes, connected to the 3 million dollar McGovern share theft, is sought after wife desertion allegations. Detectives Hopkins brought him back to Chicago after he fled citing threats. Dukes, once master mechanic on the McGovern project, has wandered the country and recently worked as a laborer in Burlington with a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jion
Antz
Dukes
China
McGovern
Hopkins
Chicago
Burlington
Jack
Death of Cedar Falls captain Dan iel Plummer mourned
Captain Daniel Plummer, highly respected in Cedar Falls, died this morning at 8 o clock at the home of his daughter Mrs O F E Mullarky on West First street. Death occurred after a long illness with local reverence noted for his service and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Daniel Plummer
O. FE. Mullarky
West First Street
Captain Plummer Aged 91 Remembered For Civil War Service
The obituary notes Captain Plummer died after a long life in Gedar Falls where he resided over forty years. He lived to ninety one, served nearly two years as a Captain in the Civil War and was repeatedly trusted with important missions for private and public life. He distinguished himself in duties with Grant's army of the West.
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Plummer
Gedar Falls
Grant
Army of the West
Dry Marshalltown as druggists surrender permits
Marshalltown Iowa May 10 all druggists have surrendered permits after a remonstrance filed with county officials. Saloons closed last week leaving the town dry. The firm Mc Bride and Will, oldest druggists, are hard hit with McBride nursing a broken leg and Will ill with diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
McBride
Will
Gander Saves Girl in Montville Heroic Death
In Montville New Jersey May 10 Pete the gander guarding Abner Stilton's 2 year old daughter Agnes pushed the child clear of an oncoming car, sacrificing himself. Stilton plans to have the heroic bird mounted by a taxidermist in Montclair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montville
N. J
Pete
Abner Stilton
Stilton
Mr. Stilton
Montclair
Traveling salesman A J Rowley dies in Clinton cigar store
Clinton Iowa May 10 A J Rowley 65 a well known traveling salesman dropped dead Sunday morning in the Purcell cigar store He entered the place in good health and while conversing fell forward He was a prominent Elk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton, Ia
A. J. Rowley
Purcell
Musters New Company in Clarinda Iowa
Gen. Guy E. Logan adjutant general of the town mustered in a company of sixty men in Clarinda Iowa Friday. The new unit, Company 1, replaces the Creston company in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ClarInda
Guy E. Logan
Town
Creston
A Pie Social at Lincoln School House
A pie social will be held at Lincoln school house on Friday evening May 13. Everyone is invited. Mrs Eyestone and the pupils invite the community to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School House
Eyestone
Scared to Death of the Comet May Day
A diarist frets about the May comet tail and world end fears in Chicago Tribune style. The piece surveys editor reactions, newsroom chaos, and church watch meetings while predicting public panic and ironic postures of reporters and readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinee
Chicago Tribune
Elijah
The Philosopher of Folly Photographs Surprise
The Philosopher of Folly recounts trying to surprise a lady friend with an unexpected visit. He notes a photograph on the mantel giving him away, revealing the clash between intention and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philosopher of Folly
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R. L. Coulter
W. A. White
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Charles A. Dewey
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