Baptists Reject Merger Plans Among Churches
The Northern Baptist convention in Laredo Missouri May 24 rejected proposals for an organic union of evangelical churches while approving a federation approach to funding missionary work. Rockefeller’s gift of 2 million dollars was noted as a major possible catalyst with half directed to the American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society in Boston and the other half to the American Baptist Home Mission Society in New York.
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Leaver
Colo
Organic Union of Evangelical Churches
John Bs. Rockefeller
Tission
Nortern Baptist Convention
Rockefeller
Sim
Bern
AY. Aver
Philadelphia
Foreign Sec Society of
Boston
Hottie Pisses Society of
New York
Nockefeller Cift
Hepes Wreifipe Oteanizo
Sotates
Hpi Ean
Pusey
Exec
Cs Orc
Howe
EPSON
CIBC
Phas Mather
Fais
Federation Plan Tnty
Sinaia
Mott Warns War Not Yet Over Amid Global Strife
Secretary John Mott of the International Council of the YMCA warned at a New York luncheon that the world is not through with war. He cited Bolshevik and class tensions, noting nations and peoples awaken to the price of conflict and urging unity to prevent further bloodshed.
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New York
Pan John It Mott
International Council of the Yo M
Matt
Berane
Commander of NC-4 That Flew Without Stop to Port in Azores
The article profiles the NC-4 commander praised for naval aviation work since his Massachusetts appointment six years earlier. It notes his wartime service coordinating air station supply and his reputation as a natural flyer as the NC-4 achieved the first transatlantic nonstops.
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NC-4
Azores
Annapos
Massachusetts
As. Read
Atlantic
Washington
Navy
Newfoundland
Aires
Weather Forecast for Si. Wi Pore Area
A weather update notes rain likely in the Siem Reap area with gusty winds. Temperatures hover around mild afternoon highs and cooler evenings. Citizens are advised to carry rain gear and monitor local alerts.
Deadliest Poison Ready for Germans After Armistice Sign
A concise report notes a deadly toxin prepared for German forces and mentions its readiness as the armistice was signed, highlighting the perilous chemical threat documented by the press.
President Wilson Beer Declaration Sparks Stock Swings
May 24 Keenchee Denver. Former Governor and ex-Congressman B Willis denounces federal court ruling on alcohol strength while linking President Wilson’s stance to a rallying call for beer and light wines. He cites brewery stock rise and Peshientes stock fall, and mocks prohibition amendments at an anti-shipon league meeting.
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Denver
Wilson
Willis
Roverhgld
Er-Congressmien
Timie
P Glive
Texas election on prohibition and suffrage close
Prohibition and suffrage amendments to the Texas constitution remained in doubt as results from about half the towns were tallied. Prohibition supporters led in some larger cities while suffrage backers showed strength in others, with totals like 16 514 to 16 73k cited as partial counts.
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Kisilin
Tortsfon
Governor urged to act after Arizona board letter
Arizona Board of Public Utilities urges the governor to handle alleged willcatters cases and trust complaints. The commission criticizes press publication of its letter and asks for state aid, noting telegraph evidence and internal inquiries about regulatory duties and coordination with the governor.
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Leas _ Phaenix
Artz
Aseu
Sfroncon Neonetustones
Otyvanecis Coouuccuminsi
Esas Trust
Willits
Willian
Thvsan
Amy MO
hugeeRt
Tr Templenty
Climber Transfers Between Planes in Mid Air
A fragmentary report describes a person moving from one aircraft to another while airborne. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text but the event centers on mid-air transfer between planes possibly during a stunt or incident.
Bolsheviom 4 in the waning days of the world
Reports received by the Siberian General Staff indicate the Red Army in Russia is breaking apart as Bolshevik forces push back across the front. High command warns of disarray amid mounting losses and shifting loyalties, signaling a fragile collapse of Bolshevik cohesion.
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Siberian General Staff
Red Army
Russia
Hines Seeks Billions More to Run Railroad System
Director asserts a four month operating deficit tied to wartime and postwar conditions and asks Congress to provide an additional billion dollars to keep the railroad system functioning.
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Hines
Bolshevik Press Admits Siberian Army March On Moscow Unstoppable
Russian reports from Omsk and Siberia describe Bolshevik mobilization collapsing and retreating while troops head toward Moscow. The Moscow Narodny bank signals alarm as organizers vow to defend the capital amid widespread peasant resistance and frontier mobilizations.
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Moscow
Wisconsin Goes Dry Biggest Saloon in World Closes
Columbus Ohio May 24. Prohibition begins soon yet 163 of 5800 saloons in Wisconsin closed tonight at midnight to avoid license fees. Wet cities held farewell parties as many bars sold out. Some larger hotel bars may reopen Monday as soft drink venues while breweries shift to ice production.
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Iiasen Wines
Columbus
Ohio
Shio Toright
Pena
Finny
Uoges
Havana Printers Strike Shuts Down Sunday Newspapers
Havana printers strike halts newspaper production as union members visit shop offices. Linotype operators mechanics electricians are called out. the city likely will have no newspapers Sunday.
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Havana
HOA
Rail Administration Deficit Sparks War Aftermath Funding Debate
Washington May 24 Director General Hines asks for 1.2 billion in new appropriation plus 500.6 million already provided for railroad operations in 1918 1919 arguing war and postwar conditions caused deficits totaling about 256.2 million in 1918 and 250 million in early 1919. He estimates 1.214 billion of the total 1.79 billion may be returned to the government as working capital and advances. He warns against predicting year end results and outlines the breakdown of expenditures and capital tied up in working capital and railroad accounts.
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WY Morning Journal
New York
Christopher Llannevig
Europe
Hannevig
Ar Iery
Washington
Wilson
Hann’vig
Bcandinavia
Reperta
Jussig
Hoowever
Bing
Omsk
Ameney
Noah Piear
Moscow
Tony
Urals
Vladivostok
Mure
Drning Journal
Pacial Leagan Wine
Railroad
Hines
Stines
Clase
Congress
White
Parlroad
Fae
Lines
Penta
Nayablie
Erie Poome
Sear
Mae
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