99 results for year: 1906
Andrew Johnson Goes to Gothenburg
After running out of funds and being forced to beg on the streets of Naples, Italy, Andrew Johnson decides to sail for Gothenburg, Sweden. Louise Condit continues on to Jerusalem.
Ophelia Wiley in Salem
Ophelia Wiley, an African-American woman with Florence Crawford’s evangelistic party, goes to Salem, Oregon, where she holds meetings in the church led by M.I. Ryan. In New York City, T.B. Barratt is baptized in the Holy Spirit after Lucy Leatherman lays hands on him and prays over him.
Henry Prentiss Trial by Jury
Henry Prentiss and his friends ask for a trial by jury. The jury deliberates from 3 p.m. until 11:30 p.m., but fails to reach a consensus. A mistrial is declared, and a new trial is set for November 23.
Parham in Los Angeles Newspaper Advertisements
Los Angeles newspapers carry advertisements that Parham will now be holding meetings elsewhere. He attempts to establish an Apostolic Faith Mission of his own in Los Angeles.
Glenn Cook and T.B. Barratt
Glenn Cook responds to T.B. Barratt’s letter of October 26. He urges Barratt to keep his eyes on Jesus and argues, “I do not feel clear to go to the world for evidence (of healing), and reputable physicians are not numerous in the narrow way.” In Whittier, California, Henry Prentiss, Tom Anderson, C.H. Nichols, and William Millson are arrested for disturbing the peace. They are released on $100 bail each.
Parham’s Sermon at the Azusa Street MIssion
In a sermon preached at the Azusa Street Mission, Parham declares, "God is sick to His stomach" with what is going on at the Mission, and Parham moves to take control. Parham is told he is no longer welcome at the Mission. He gathers his Texas friends and leaves. The Apostolic Faith reports that Abundio and Rosa de Lopez are busy ministering to local Latinos on the Plaza (La Placita) of Los Angeles, California. They are altar workers at the Azusa Street Mission and until at least 1909, Abundio Lopez is also designated as a missionary at the Gospel Detective Mission, aimed at ministering to Latino workers for the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Henry Prentiss in Whittier
Henry Prentiss leads a group of 15 men from the Azusa Street Mission to Whittier, California, where he proceeds to hold a street meeting at the corner of Greenleaf and Philadelphia. He competes for a crowd with a man who is already speaking on temperance on the opposite corner. The crowd erupts and city marshals escort Prentiss away from the crowd.
Parham in Los Angeles Newspaper Advertisements
Charles F. Parham arrives in Los Angeles, California. T.B. Barratt again writes to the Azusa Street Mission for advice. He has asked for written certification from a physycian regarding a certain claim to healing.
T.B. Barratt and Tongues
T.B. Barratt notes, "Am seeking the gift of tongues and other signs of Pentecostal Power, God in His mercy will give me."
Smale’s Article on Tongues
Smale writes an article on the gift of tongues. In the article, he claims the Apostolic Faith people believe all Christians should speak in tongues, and the bible evidence of baptism in the Spirit is speaking in tongues. He labels these teachings as erroneous. He went on to argue the arrival of tongues in Los Angeles, California, had broken the unit of the intercessors who had been praying for revival.