Sunday Evangelist Warmups Waterloo Meeting Sermons
The article describes Billy Sunday warming up crowds in Waterloo with sermons aimed at church members and skeptics alike. It contrasts Pharisee rigidity with Jesus as a braver preacher, noting Sunday’s provocative style and intent to provoke conversion and scrutiny of outward piety.
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Billy ‘Unday
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Ike
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Mr. Sunday
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Luke
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Romana
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Fragments from Billy Sunday and Iowa election notes
Excerpts mix religious oratory with political dispatches from Sioux City Woodbury county and Cedar Rapids. Sunday denounces modern morals while early returns show tight races in Sioux City Woodbury and county contests with Republicans favored and Democrats active locally.
Record of scratching and election weather across Iowa towns
Early voting shows heavy turnout with much scratching. temperance watchers oppose saloon petition. Des Moines, Marshalltown, Dubuque, Ottumwa, Muscatine and other cities report clear winds of partisan drift and local race bets. Fort Dodge notes unusually exciting turnout as weather remains ideal.
Record Breaking Day of Election in Washington
Washington voters show partisan mood as national voting is unlikely. White House officials and cabinet members gather to receive returns while Treasury officials disperse to vote, with Treasury staff reduced by about half.
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Washington
D. C
White House
Treasury Department
Prayer meetings held citywide for prohibition appeal
In Kansas City Missouri on a November day prayer services were held in every ward under the W C G P G and allied groups to influence voter sentiment for the prohibition amendment. Churches remained open and bells rang each hour with open air meetings in precincts lacking churches.
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W. Cg.p.g
Election Day Polls Open Amid Big Turnout and Weather
Voters across the nation go to the polls for a far reaching election. Governors and full state tickets are being chosen in 28 states, with many legislatures to name U.S. senators. Early turnout reports show heavy voting in Boston Albany Cincinnati Milwaukee and other cities. Vice President Sherman and three sons voted early while Ex President Roosevelt planned to cast his ballot at noon. Weather prospects show rain along the Pacific and snow flurries in parts of New York and New England with generally unsettled conditions elsewhere.
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Accidental shooting ends life of Iowa boy
In New Hampton Iowa Walter Zumbood 10 was shot and killed by his 12 year old brother Willie with a shotgun during a quarrel at home. The coroner's jury ruled the tragedy accidental.
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Eveving Press
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G O P Holds Own In First Returns In Massachusetts
New Bedford precinct 11 reports Draper 272, Foss 141 this year versus 254 to 195 last year. Prohibition candidate Daniel R. Sheen leads wards for legislature, appearing set to win as third member, defeating Ira J. Covey.
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Foss
Vahey
Prohibition
G. O. P. Peoria
Daniel R. Sheen
Ira J. Covey
Roosevelt declines pay for Des Moines speech
Chicago reporting that Iowa State Teachers Institute offered 2000 dollars to ex President Roosevelt for a Des Moines address on a November evening, but he refused the honor. He accepted only enough to cover expenses, about 520 dollars, according to T. M. Walker of Des Moines.
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Roosevelt
Iowa
State Teachers’ Institute of Iowa
Ina
Banker L. Padden Dies Suddenly In Fredericksburg
L. Padden, a Fredericksburg banker and Civil War veteran who served with Sherman to the sea, died suddenly this morning. A Chickasaw county pioneer, his death is reported by the Evening Press from Mason City. Also, John Bishop of Nova Springs learned his son Losi, 23, was found dead at Roundup Montana, with suspicions of foul play prompting his departure for the scene.
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Sherman
Chickasaw County
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Robbers in Auto Get $3,500, Two Shot in Fight
Robbers in an automobile dynamited a bank safe in Beattie Kansas this morning and escaped with 2,500 dollars. In a running battle with citizens about 100 shots were fired and two robbers were wounded. a posse remained in pursuit. Other notices report a vault blast in Rio Ohio and a bank burglary in Mt Penfield Illinois with cash and stamps stolen. no further details. Also noted is the death of Dr. Ludwig Holmes, a Chicago Baptist clergyman, who fled from a hospital fire amid illness.
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Near Disastrous Fire at Lime Springs
Lime Springs November 8 Special I Aneson resident loses home to fire Sunday evening The blaze narrowly spares Fred Salisbury mill and electric light plant thanks to bucket brigade on the roof The Methodist church was crowded for Rev Maxwell's talk The fire alarm arrived just after the crowd dispersed Stampede narrowly averted due to timing
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Voter turnout and weather mark Election Day across states
Reports from Illinois to Massachusetts show brisk to heavy voting as snow, rain, and clear skies influence turnout. Governors, congressmen, and state legislators draw strong interest with upsets and close contests anticipated in multiple districts.
Goor Vote in Cedar Falls Falls
Cedar Falls Nov 8 special report notes about half the register voting by 2 30 pm with the rate ASG. The text mentions El Verso and Tlavana 10c Clear in a fragmented voting update from the local polling place.
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Skunks Infest Salix Graveyard Delighting Night Warnings
Salix Indiana, November 8. Maple Grove cemetery faces an unusual problem as skunks dig into graves and nest on rough boxes. Cemetery owner San Cone reports perpetual watches day and night and several traps set to capture the animals to prevent mutilation of the dead.
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Maple Grove Cemetery
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North End Physician In Auto Spill Tumbles Car
A north end physician and a companion were in a severe auto spill on Washington street when the car turned turtle after hitting a curb on Eleventh street. The companion suffered a fractured leg while the driver escaped with several bruises. The injured man was taken to his home or another retreat by buggy. his exact residence was not learned.
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Tabernacle Announcements and Meeting Details
The Courier offers to publish election returns tonight after services likely by 9 30 and notes choir seating changes cause confusion. Mr Sunday will preach on a vital subject, hymn books revised for a chorus choir, with Fred Seibert selling books and a pocket edition on personal work. The second meeting features Rodehaver as chorus director, lured by a salary to join Sunday’s evangelistic team.
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Taft Votes in New Jersey Polls Amid Crowd
Taft arrived at 10 30 to vote at his brother Charles Taft’s home and went to the polls later. He voted at 11 37 in an empty store booth after a four minute ballot marking. Aides and three secret service men accompanied him, with photographers present as he posed with judges before departing. Oyster Bay and Albany reports follow with Roosevelt and Dix voting updates.
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