Methodist Conference opens sixteenth day in Birmingham
The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South met in Birmingham on May 21 with devotional exercises led by Rev. J C Reed. Bishop J J Tigert, ordained yesterday, presided. A motion set the next general conference for the first Wednesday in May 1910. The church extension committee report prompted personnel changes on the board before adoption. Other minor committee reports were received.
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Birmingham
Ala
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
J.C. Reed
Virginia
J. J. Tigert
Church Extension Committee
Double Daily Mails Promised on B and W Line
Albany business leaders with Congressman Griggs push for a double daily mail service on the B and W division of the Atlantic Coast Line from Albany to Brunswick. Towns along the route show interest and a semi official notice indicates the Post Office Bureau plans to fund the service next quarter.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Albany
Brunswick
Albany Business League
James M. Griggs
Post Office, Department
Twine, Twine! Sufficient to Bind All the Oats
Fragmentary lines describe a section praising sturdy twine for binding oats. The text emphasizes utility and strength for agricultural use without citing a person or event.
Bomb Thrown as Deputation Blocked in Russian Parliament
St. Petersburg May 20 A bomb was thrown into the parliamentary camp after President Mouromsieff received a note from Peterhof stating the emperor would not receive the deputation and that the address must go through the court ministry. The constitutional democrats held a heated caucus planning cautious, firm action to avoid civil war.
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St. Petersburg
Mouromsieff
Peterhof
Nicholas
Constitutional Democratic
Mouromtself
Baron Fredericks
Imperial House
Constitutional Democrats
Constitutional Club
Milukoff
Peter Dolgoroukoff
Council
Mourom
Storm Averted In Russian Parliament Standoff May 21
In St Petersburg on May 21 the threatened storm over the emperor’s refusal to receive the delegation from the lower house was averted as the house adopted a resolution to resume normal business. The body will discuss the agrarian question next.
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Bapeee
ST Petersburg
Death reported for Stoessel and Nelson Galoff
In St. Petersburg on May 21 it is rumored a military court has condemned General Stoessel who led Port Arthur defenses and Rear-Admiral Nelson Galoff who commanded a squadron under Rozhdestvensky, for surrender during the Sea of Japan battle.
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Stoessell
Nelson Galoff
ST. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Washington
Batoum
Black Sea
State Department
United States
Russia
Forest fire reports exaggerated says Marten dispatch
Milwaukee to Marten telegraph says danger from fires has passed due to heavy rain and calm winds. Losses are believed exaggerated with total burned area under 200000 dollars and not more than 500 settlers burned out.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Marten
Belt slips off generator at Albany plant
A belt slipped from the governor of a large generator at Albany Power & Manufacturing Co this morning causing high voltage damage at the city station. Connections burned and switchboard damaged but repair crews restored service. steam was raised to handle any emergency and crowds gathered at the fire whistle test and ball park crowd forecast for a game between Jocala and Waycross.
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Albany Power & Manufacturing Co
Ball Park
Jocala and
Waycross
Ex-Gov Candler Regains Sight After Eye Operation
Special to The Herald from Atlanta dated May 21 reports former Governor Allen D Candler has left St. Joseph's Infirmary and returned home. Doctors say an eye operation restored vision after prior loss during the Civil War and recent eye strain, with experts optimistic for full recovery.
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The
Herald
Atlanta
Allen. D. Candler
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Sidewalk Conditions Draw Bicycle Commuter Complaints
Residents complain about broken or uneven sidewalks in town sections used by cyclists replacing trolley service. Local officials face pressure to restore safer pedestrian routes and improve bike access amid safety concerns.
Southern Presbyterian Assembly Forms Education Committee
The Southern Presbyterian General Assembly in Greenville decided to establish a general committee with a secretary to handle church and Christian education. A committee was named to select its headquarters. The session also addressed Dr Laws's complaint against the Virginia Synod over attitude toward plural marriages and the trial of Dr Caldwell for heresy is expected soon.
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Greenville
General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
Synod of
Virginia
Dr. W, Bh, Caldwell
Texas
Albany Not a Quitter As New Players Rebuild Team
An Albanian telegram from Brunswick reports Albany will not quit the Georgia State League. Boss J W Thomas reshuffles the Albany team after a heart-to-heart, firing Alexander and Ranbarger for poor play and bringing in San DeCosta, Wheeler, and Cawthon. Snodgrass named temporary captain as fans anticipate further upgrades and a stronger pitching staff led by Nunerly, Crosley, Pogey, and Boyd.
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Q. H. Leavy
Brunswick
Albany
Georgia State League
Georgia
J .W. Thomas
Albany, Jr
Chattanooga
Charles Wheeler
Birmingham
Walter Cawthon
Florida
Cawthon
Snodgrass
Boyd
Snod
Nunerly
Crosley
Pogey
Mrs Davis Improves Amid June Draw Near
New York reports Mrs Jefferon Davis is greatly improving as June approaches. The brief bulletin emphasizes her improving condition with focus on upcoming month.
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New York
Jefferon Davis
Abbeville Business District Hit By Major Fire
Dothan May 21. The business section of Abbeville Alabama, located thirty miles north of here, was wiped out by fire last night. The total loss is not yet ascertainable.
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Dothan
Ala
Abbeville
Here
Pope and His Goat in Rome Report Improved Condition
Rome May 21 Dr Lappont attending the Pope reports the patient passed a favorable night and shows marked improvement. He advises resuming audiences only if progress continues toward recovery from gout and for the rest of the week.
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Rome
Supreme Court ruling on Kansas senator resignation ballot
May 21 report indicates the Supreme Court ruling tied to Kansas Senator Burton, with discussions of resignation and a potential move to declare the seat vacant if he does not resign promptly. The article notes possible recommendations to fill the vacancy.
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Washington
Supreme Court
United
Burton
Kansas
Brushes For Bristle Goods Line Ad Offers Variety
An ad lists line items for brushes including hair brushes 75c to 4, 10c to 1 for other brush types, nail brushes 25c to 1, shaving brushes 25c to 1 50, and bath and clothes brushes priced around 75c.
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Atkin
Marsh
Albany Machinery Co
Russian Empire
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W.H. Stuart
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BatOam
Business’ League
Albany Buggy Coo
Candler
Southern Presbyterian General Assembly
Thomas
Pope
Gaunt
Hilsman- Sale Drug Co
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