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Domestic News October 15, 1900

The Portland Daily Press

Portland, Cumberland County, Maine

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In New York on October 14, Rev. Albert B. Simpson, president of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, preached his annual missionary sermon at the Gospel Tabernacle, raising over $50,000 in cash, pledges, and property for the alliance's missions. W. E. Blackstone participated, marking the close of the 17th annual convention.

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RAISED FIFTY THOUSAND.

A Day's Work of Dr. Simpson of Christian Alliance.

New York, October 14. —The Rev. Albert B. Simpson, president of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, today, preached his annual missionary sermon at the gospel tabernacle, and as a result over $50,000 in cash, pledges and property, were realized for the support of the missions and mission work of the alliance for the coming year. W. E. Blackstone participated in the services. The sermon and the offering was the closing chapter of the seventeenth annual convention of the Alliance.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event Charity Or Relief

What keywords are associated?

Missionary Sermon Christian Alliance Fundraising Annual Convention New York

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. Albert B. Simpson W. E. Blackstone

Where did it happen?

New York

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New York

Event Date

October 14

Key Persons

Rev. Albert B. Simpson W. E. Blackstone

Outcome

over $50,000 in cash, pledges, and property raised for missions.

Event Details

Rev. Albert B. Simpson preached his annual missionary sermon at the gospel tabernacle, resulting in over $50,000 realized for the support of the missions and mission work of the Christian and Missionary Alliance for the coming year. W. E. Blackstone participated in the services. The sermon and offering closed the seventeenth annual convention of the Alliance.

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