Two Contests in Conference Spark Debate on Meth Pears
In conference circles two contests provoke strong sentiment about meth pears becoming a focal point of questions. Officials weigh policy implications amid ongoing discussions and public interest.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1916
Page
1
Rival Reports Forecast Big Changes At Methodist Conference
At Saratoga Springs May 15 the general conference saw fierce anticipation of two major outcomes. A supplemental report urged seven new bishops, while the state of the church committee kept the ban on theaters dancing and games of chance unchanged. Minority supporters sought elimination of the prohibition. The conference also debated widows’ pensions and plans to unite the M E Church with the M E Church South. Residences for bishops would shift among several cities with new posts created in Asia and Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Springs
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Snt
My Ton
Ard
Keners
Minneapolis
Aguinez
Singapore
Africa
Committee On State of the Church
James BR. Day
Syracuse University
fWi
Methodist General Conference
Washington
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
San Francisco
Denver
Portland
Ore
Chicago
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Buffalo
Omaha
Atlanta
St. Louis
Helena
Mont
Paul
Kansas City
Kan
Wichita
Oklahoma City
Pittsburg
Detroit
Seoul
Kore
New Auto Record Set for LA to New York Run
New York on May 15 reports E G Baker completed the Los Angeles to New York automobile run in 7 days 11 hours 32 minutes covering 3471 miles. Baker bested his own previous record of 11 days 7 hours 15 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Los Angeles
E.G. Baker
California
Baker
Sir Roger Casement Trial Opens in Turbulent Day
The Standard reports the Casement trial began amid a day of chaos including a powder plant explosion and heated conference debates. In other notices, a fatal diner crush, a Senate rebuke of ruble reports, and various legal cases echo a turbulent political and social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Casement
Senate
Ruble
Sibst Scott
Anaconda News
M ‘Clernan
Gerald
Seattle
Murray
Insurance Company
Scfelway
ioNews of
Goldberg Cartoon
Senate Rejects Rublee Nomination to Federal Trade Commission
Washington May 16 The Senate rejected George Rublee of New Hampshire for a FTC seat by a 42 to 36 vote after 15 months of opposition from Senator Gallinger. Rublee’s defeat ends his bid as Huble remains on the commission with no salary. Five Republicans backed Rublee and 14 Democrats opposed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Rublee
New Hampshire
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Gallinger
Thad
Rublee
Huble
Hollis
Ruble
Wisconsin
Poole
Attacen
Het
Beet
Hong Konnd
Ad Foe
Rulon
Ena
Samm
Witnon
Gailinner
Interstate Commerce Committee
MuouEa Mice
ArmenPins
Senate Orne
Milwaukee Masons, Veteran Colny Olney Die While Speaking
Horse Idaho May 15 Col Henry Olney of Sapa Point Idaho collapsed and died of heart failure while addressing the annual state convocation of Royal Arch Masons He had just thanked them for a gold charm and warned that miracles might be needed to reach Boise He was a 31 year old civilian veteran formerly on the Denver Rocky Mountain News staff and later ran a Boulder Colorado paper, leaving a legacy among Masons. In separate events J B Wertz of Montana Power was electrocuted while repairing a 3000 volt line west of Piedmont on Milwaukee’s system Dr W Lowring of Whitehall handled the body. Wertz had recently come from New York and his relatives were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyuet Betteve
Olney
Qlas
Denver Rocky Mountain News
Boulder
Col
J.B Wertz
Montana Power Company
Piedmont
Milwaukee
Wertz
W. Lowring
Whitehall
New York
Professor MacNeill to Face Court Martial Trial
A court martial will soon be convened to try John MacNeill president of the Sinn Fein volunteers and professor of law at the National University. It is announced he will be allowed counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlin
John MacNeill
Sinn Fein Volunteers
The
National University
Akron Diner Tragedy: Beacon Journal Collapse Crashes Restaurant
Akron Ohio May 15 At least 10 people killed and many injured as the old Beacon Journal building housing the Crystal restaurant collapses after a dynamite blast in a nearby excavation. Seven identified and three unidentified bodies recovered. two missing thought buried. Firemen police and volunteers pull victims from rubble. nineteen more injured sent to hospitals. The collapse happened at 6 10 p m during dinner rush as a force of brick and timber buried patrons. Dorothy Kenyon telegraph operator among the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio
Beacon-Journal
Crystal Restaurant
Psge Zerris
Aunastae Zorrin
Tes Durant
Keitha
Kenyon
Western Union
Vicina
Toner
Justin
Rural Credits Bill Passed by the House
Washington May 15 The Glass rural credits bill establishing a federal farm loan board and land banks passed the House 295 to 10. The measure would lend to farmers at not more than 6 percent via local associations. Mortgages 5 to 36 years form the loan basis, with Bank bonds issued from them. Differences with the Senate pending conference include capitalization limits, loan liability, loan-to-land ratios, and loan approval rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Glass Rural Credits
Federal Farm Loan Board
House
Tate
Senate
Conferenceittie
Cis
iMortgages
sen +ate
Caplan Case Jurors Try Twice to Reach Verdict
Los Angeles May 15 A jury trying David Caplan in the Times Agnamizing case reported tonight for the second time that they were unable to reach a verdict. Judge Frank Willis ordered resumed deliberations, noting the foreman that the jurors stood seven to five as on the first ballot. He said he would again call them after the usual court hour tomorrow. No indication of attitudes per juror was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
David Caplan
Times
Frank Tr. Willis
Willis
Fioth
War Prisoners Shot in Kapuskasing Camp Incident
An outbreak among Austrian prisoners of war at Kapuskasing internment camp was quelled by Canadian authorities after one prisoner was killed nine seriously wounded, several fatally, and four slightly injured. The incident occurred last Friday and details emerged tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochrane
Ontario
Kapuskasing
Explosion at Du Wont powder plant kills and injures
Fourteen or more people were killed and about thirty were injured when a powder plant owned by Du Wont Company exploded. Rescue crews worked amid debris as fire raged at the works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DU Wont Company
Trial of Irish Leader Begun in Now Street Court
The case against Irish leader Casement opens on a charge of high treason in a court on Now Street. Prosecutors outline alleged acts against the Crown while Casement and his defense prepare their positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft Casement
Now Street Court
Du Pont explosion kills 14 at Repauno plant in New Jersey
At the Du Pont Pow der company Repauno plant near Mibbstown New Jersey a blast shattered a building where trinitrotoluol is made and two adjacent structures. Fourteen men died and about 20 were injured with many killed by flying debris. Several injured were hospitalized in Camden. some treated locally. Fire officials say the exact cause is unknown and may never be known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mibbstown
N. J
Repauno
du Pont Pow For Company
WW. F. Lawley
Woodbury
Theri
George Marsh
Paulsboro
Torem
AMI
Mead
Omic
du Pont Company
du Pont
Jose Thin
Lower Hagiey
Wilmington
Orto
Carney's Point
United States Presses Mail Protest in Naval Standoff
Washington May 15 The United States intends to press protests over interference with American mails and neutral commerce by the British fleet. Secretary Lansing indicated negotiations with Great Britain would resume soon, despite an awkward position from the German note on submarine warfare. The new note will reiterate the protest against detention and interference with U S mails and likely press firmer language than the first demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter
Washington
Great Britain
United States
Counci
Lansing
Wilson
Revolt emblem described during attorney general speech
The attorney general paused to display a green fag with a yellow castle believed to symbolize revolt. The item, said to have been brought from Germany to Ireland, appeared amid remarks about conveying thanks to his majesty.
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Germany
Ireland
Tiss
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Boise
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Jude
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Triste
Roger Gaeevent
Daniel Julian Bailey
Solier
How Street
Halley
America
Casetif
Sain “Phe
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Trie
Tecan Stiulss
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