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April 16, 1902
Arizona Republican
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
What is this article about?
In Topeka, friends of newly appointed pension commissioner Eugene Ware downplay charges of agnosticism to be filed in Washington; local ministerial union considers opposing his confirmation on religious grounds without formal action yet.
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ATTACK ON WARE CHURCHES OBJECT
To the New Commissioner of Pensions.
Charging He Is An Agnostic.
Topeka, Kas., The friends of Eugene Ware, recently appointed to the office of pension commissioner, do not ascribe much importance to the charges about to be filed against him in Washington.
Mr. Ware is understood as having liberal views on religious matters. The ministerial union of Topeka is considering working to oppose his confirmation on the ground that he is an agnostic. As yet there has been no formal action taken by the union.
To the New Commissioner of Pensions.
Charging He Is An Agnostic.
Topeka, Kas., The friends of Eugene Ware, recently appointed to the office of pension commissioner, do not ascribe much importance to the charges about to be filed against him in Washington.
Mr. Ware is understood as having liberal views on religious matters. The ministerial union of Topeka is considering working to oppose his confirmation on the ground that he is an agnostic. As yet there has been no formal action taken by the union.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Eugene Ware
Pension Commissioner
Agnostic
Topeka Ministerial Union
Religious Opposition
What entities or persons were involved?
Eugene Ware
Where did it happen?
Topeka, Kas.
Story Details
Key Persons
Eugene Ware
Location
Topeka, Kas.
Story Details
Friends of Eugene Ware dismiss importance of charges to be filed against him in Washington for his appointment as pension commissioner, alleging he is an agnostic. Topeka ministerial union considers opposing confirmation on religious grounds, but no formal action taken.