Discord enters proceedings of Presbyterian council
Kansas City May 6 Discord entered for the first time into the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America during a discussion on administrative agencies. The assembly debated restructuring personnel and limited board participation, while members urged stronger Bible and Christian emphasis in grammar schools and noted objections to Christmas carols in public schools. Dr William McKibben of Cincinnati spoke.
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Christian College
State University
Mark A. Matthews
Seattle
Presbyterian Colleges
Denver
Oklahoma City
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Kansas City
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
United States of America
General Assembly
William McKibben
Cinein
Dreyfus Picture Targeted by Disturbed Man in Paris
In Paris at the Societe des Beaux Arts a man named Ebener attempted to destroy Neuward's The Trial of Dreyfus. He first used a knife then tore the canvas trampling it, causing damage that was repairable. He was arrested and claimed nationalist indignation at the sight of the artwork.
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Paris
Ebener
Neuward
Dreyfus
Societe Des Beaux Arts
Thener
North Carolina Wins Prohibition In Quiet 1929 Vote
North Carolina backed state prohibition by an estimated 40 000 to 42 000 votes with about 175 000 total ballots cast. Prohibition carried 94 counties while anti prohibition held about 4 500 more votes in 20 counties. Raleigh showed 771 for and 694 against prohibition and Wake County favored anti-prohibition with 621 in the lead. Most major towns supported prohibition except Wilmington and Durham. The act bans manufacture and sale of intoxicants after January 1 1969.
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Carolina
Fourteen Drowned on Red River Island in Oklahoma
A Colbert dispatch reports fourteen people died when flood waters overwhelmed an island formed between Red River channels. The Missouri Kansas and Texas bridge failed last night as the river widened to about three miles, sweeping away a refuge tree and drowning ferryman J H Roberts's three children, and others near Lawton, Wil and Newt Stidham near Henrietta.
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Morning Journal
Oklahoma City
Okla
Colbert
Texas
Red River
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
J. H. Roberts
Lawton
Fort Worth River Flood Halts Rail Bridges
Trinity river floods Fort Worth area with a sweeping arc around the city. Officials focus all efforts on saving bridges as dozens of railway spans are deemed unsafe for traffic. The river’s aggressive current threatens infrastructure and local mobility.
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Fort Wort
Texas
Trinity River
Fort Worth
Port Worth
River flood drives ruin along lowland cottages
Hundreds of cottages and humble homes along the river lowlands yield to floodwaters as property floats downstream. No loss of life reported today.
Texas Attorney Shot in Quarrel at Mineral Wells
Mineral Wells May 26 W B Mc Connell prominent Texas attorney and former state legislator was shot and killed tonight by J Pearson. The shooting followed claims by Mrs Pearson that Mc Connell made statements and supposedly aimed a weapon. Family members were present arranging property matters.
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W. B. McConnell
State
Legislaature
J. Pearson
Secrets Revealed in Snell Case Witness Details Family Conflict
Clinton Illinois May 236 Secrets guarded in Colonel Tom Snell life emerged from his daughter in law Hannah Snell testimony in the will case She outlined a violent temper and abusive language toward her and children detailing refusals to bury a son and build a mausoleum The witness recounted disputes over gifts to Mabel Snell McNamara and support for relatives during pivotal years and travel to Chicago and Bloomington.
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Kansas City
Bloomington
Mabel
Chicago
Harry Snell
Elkhart
Ind
Br. J. S. Meyer
Convention Confirms Bailey Victory in Texas Delegates
Fort Worth Texas May 26 The Democratic convention to choose thirty six delegates to the national convention at Denver convened today The state executive committee canvassed the May 16 primary and reported a 29994 vote lead for the Bailey ticket for delegate at large Will Poindexter was named temporary chairman his praise of Bailey and Bryan drew loud applause The convention recessed until tomorrow with a Bryan instructed platform to be adopted.
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Texas
Denver
Bailey
State Committee
Will Poindexter
Cleburne
William J. Bryan
K Bryan
Maniac Kills Wife and Children in Ontario Home
Morning Journal report from Owen Sound Ontario details James Creighton a known local who killed his wife from Ypsilanti Michigan and his two step-daughters Kathleen and Clare Chapman aged 18 and 16. He phoned a window call at 6:30 PM claiming the killings and then shot himself in the eye, likely to die. The victims were stabbed and he left a letter stating he was nearing insanity.
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Morning Journal
Owen Sound
Ont
James Creighton
Ypsilanti
Mich
Katherine
Clare Chapman
Senate and House Conferees Strike Strenuous Day for Tentative Budget Accord
Lawmakers in both chambers push through a long session with a strenuous day of negotiations aiming at a tentative agreement on a key measure. The move could delay final adjournment as the conference effort continues.
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House
Senate
Difficulty in Keeping Quorum Chief Danger
The Morning Journal reports that Senate and House currency conferees held three meetings, reaching a tentative compromise to blend the Aldrich and Vreeland bills. Key points include 10 percent reserve in all cities, bonds valued up to 90 percent for state and municipal, 70 percent for other bonds, 40 percent of bank capital for commercial paper currency, a 10 percent redemption fund, and a maximum emergency currency of 500 million. A three year time limit is set, with printing tonight for tomorrow's 9:30 a.m. conferees’ session and possible House passage after debate.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Vreeland
National Clearing House
Redemption Fund
Aldrich
Government Printing Office
Cannon
Senate Deadlock and Timeframe for Currency Bill Vote
The piece analyzes how Senate Republicans and Democrats navigate a currency compromise as the session nears end. It notes likely one week to two weeks for a vote, possible quorum issues, and eager lawmakers returning home for Memorial Day engagements while leaders push to pass the measure in the final hours.
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Senate
Congress
Vreeland
House
Dawson Miner Killed by Rock Fall in Frisco Mine
Special Dispatch to the Morning Journal reports Edward Hurt a 41 year old colored miner was instantly killed at 3 PM by a fall of rock in a Frisco coal mine at Dawson New Mexico. He was entering a lower level room when the rock crushed him. Coroner's jury returns accidental death.
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Morning Journal
Dawson
N. M
Kedward Hurt
Frisco
Hurt
May Corn Jumps 10 New High Figure
May Corn surged with Patton influence as futures rallied 5 1 4 cents from the day’s low and 4 1 8 cents above yesterday’s close. By noon bids pushed the price to 76 12 cents amid a frenzied corn pit and scarce buying interest.
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Morning Journal
Chicago
James A. Patton
May corn climbs as brokers shout but no cash in sight
May futures rise to 78 7 8 cents closing five cents above intraday lows and 41 8 cents over last night. James Patten appeared on the board of trade denying a corner, claiming he bought cash corn at 77 cents and resold to a Buffalo shipper. Brokers expect large shorts to settle, squeezing holdouts seeking lower prices.
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James Patten
Board of Trade
Buffalo
West Virginia Democrats Endorse Bryan In Five Districts
In Wheeling May 26 Democrats of West Virginia's five congressional districts instructed for Bryan and urged unified support across the state.
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Bryan
Wheeling
W. Va
West Virginia
Central American Peace Court Opens In Cartago
The Central American court of justice held its opening session in Cartago Costa Rica with ceremonies and a national holiday across Costa Rica Nicaragua El Salvador and Honduras The court includes three judges from each country for five year terms Ambassadors Creel and Buchanan spoke and Andrew Carnegie funded a $100000 temple of peace for Cartago to honor the court The session closed amid cheers for Gonzales Viquez and Carnegie’s generous gift
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Cartago
Costa Rica
Central American Court of Justice
Central America
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Salvador
Honduras
W. L. Buchanan
Enrique C. Creel
United States
Mexico
Port Limon
Isthmus
Jose Astua Aguilar
Salvador Gallegos
Enesto Martin
Creel
Buchanan
United States of American
Elihu Root
Andrew Carnegie
Gonzales Viquez
Carnegie
Strikers Refuse To Concede Defeat In Cleveland
Cleveland May 6 The street railway strike will continue says Railway Men's vice president Behner while President Dupont of Municipal Traction calls the strike broken He plans no arbitration that could hinder workers now on duty Public meetings are to persuade public support and a popular vote on franchise under state initiative law is sought Dupont aims to clear up grievances this week and then dismiss the issue Cars run full in city and suburbs await protection
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Cleveland
Behner
Railway Men's Union
Dupont
Municipal Traction Company
Pehner
Evelyn Thaw Withdraws Annulment Suit Against Harry Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw through counsel withdrew the annulment suit against Harry K. Thaw. Referee Deyo approved the motion and the case was discontinued without costs. Statements quoted claim pressure from Thaw relatives led to the filing, and Mrs Thaw acted to protect her husband’s position. The Thaw family contends no reconciliation occurred and Mrs Thaw receives a monthly payment of 1000 dollars from Mrs William Thaw’s side as support.
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Morning Journal
New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Deyo
Costa
Daniel O'Reilly
Thaw
Reilly
Franklin Bartlett
William Thaw
Lawyer O'Reilly
Mr. Bartlett
Evelyn Thaw
Harry Thaw
Bryelyn Thaw
Bartlett
Unique Militia Company Forms in Honolulu
A May 26 report notes a new militia unit in Honolulu organized by Chinese-American youths. The National Guard of Hawaii is to be formed as this group structures its ranks and leadership.
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Unique Militia Company
Honolulu
National Guard of Hawaii
Honoolulu
Cashier Pleads Guilty in Bank Embezzlement Case
George F. Harris of Hot Springs formerly cashier of the Hot Springs National Bank pleaded guilty in United States court to embezzling $25,000 of the bank's funds.
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Deadwood
George F. Harris
Hot Springs
Hot Springs National Bank
United States
Subpoenas Issued Against Maine and Boston & Maine Railroads
Circuit court issues subpoenas to Maine and Boston and Maine railroads in a United States government equity case here. Service slated for tomorrow with defendants ordered to answer within thirty days and to appear by July 6th.
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Boston
Circuit Court
Maine and
New Haven
Hartford
United States
New Haven Road
Boston and Maine
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