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10 stories matching preach

  1. The Unauthorized Preacher

    A man committed to the state asylum after an erratic attempt to seize a local pulpit is sent back to care.

    Jun 28, 1904The Tacoma TimesWestern State Hospital, Steilacoom, Pierce CountyLocal Legends

  2. The Chain Gang Preacher is Back on the Loose

    A notorious 'anarchist' reformer and jailbird, known for preaching to guards while in shackles, has been banished from Seattle and is expected to surface in Tacoma.

    Jun 20, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyLocal Legends

  3. A Large Farewell for L.E. Sargent

    Hundreds of mourners crowd outside a Tacoma home to pay their final respects.

    Jan 18, 1904The Tacoma TimesSixth Avenue, Tacoma, Pierce County

  4. The Street Preacher of Tacoma Avenue

    A laborer’s attempt to sermonize on Tacoma Avenue leads to a swift arrest and an insanity hearing.

    Jul 15, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma Avenue, Tacoma, Pierce CountyLocal Legends

  5. The Sermon that Shook a Seattle Congregation

    A Seattle minister caused a sensation by preaching that biblical figures were of the Black race, citing historical and lineage arguments to his congregation.

    Dec 26, 1903The Tacoma TimesSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  6. The Water-Sprinkling Scandal

    A taxpayer calls out city hall for permitting the wealthy to water their lawns for free while the rest of Tacoma pays.

    May 23, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  7. A Pulpit Critique of City Silence

    Rev. A. H. Harnhisel uses a memorial service to scold local newspapers for failing to report on city mismanagement, broken infrastructure, and public health threats.

    Feb 1, 1904The Tacoma TimesFirst Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  8. The Pulpit Versus the Political Machine

    A local minister denounces municipal graft and the influence of saloon-owners in the upcoming mayoral race.

    Mar 6, 1904The Tacoma TimesFirst Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  9. The Street Corner Prophet's Scandalous Revelation

    A Seattle street preacher who claimed a divine mandate to take a second wife is apprehended by authorities in Tacoma after fleeing his flock.

    Dec 30, 1903The Tacoma Times11th Street & Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Pierce CountyLocal Legends

  10. The Christian Athlete: Military Encampment Keeps the Sabbath

    Despite the lure of recreation, soldiers at the local encampment gathered for Sunday services and athletics at the YMCA tent.

    Jul 11, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce County

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