Debate on capital punishment defers final action in assembly
The Presbyterian general assembly discussed capital punishment and prison reform. A report urged courts to reform criminals, use prisons as a last resort, and condemn the prison labor system. Remarks favored abolition or belief in biblical justification varied. Changes announced included Aquilla Webb’s resignation as vice moderator and George W. Beiley's appointment.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
Special Committee On
C. B. McAfee
Chicago
Murdock “McLeod
Tacoma
Wash
Aquilla Webb
Louisville
George W. Beiley
Synod of Pennsylvania
Maitland Alexander
Southern Presbyterians Act on Politics and Catholicism
The general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church adopted a report urging a stronger church role in social and economic issues. It condemned Catholic political activity while stressing church unity and vigilance against Catholic influence. Speakers cited alleged papal edicts linked to Titanic casualty Major Butt and urged mindful political action.
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United States
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
United Stat
Southern Presbyterian Church
Woman's Auxiliary
J. 8. Lyons
Louisville
J. Addison Smith
Timely observations by the Kicker warned of public vices
A. Kicker vents on urban ills including sidewalk spitting, reckless bicycle riding on sidewalks, and housing discrimination. He laments lax enforcement of Montana and other ordinances, urges public action, and calls for a civic crackdown on rude pedestrians, disruptive riders, and harassment of women. He also condemns a subclass of crude verbal aggressors and advocates community self-policing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral
Fo Ley
Montana
Funeral for Brother Daniel McDonald Attended by Club Members
Members of the lodge are summoned to meet at the club rooms on Wednesday at 1 p.m. to attend the funeral of the late Brother Daniel McDonald. J. A. Montgomery, W. P. Gillick, and W. S. are named officers in the notice.
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Daniel McDonald
J. A. Montgomery
W. . P. Gillick
W. S
Liberal Culture League to debate suffrage
The Liberal Culture club meets in the basement of the First Baptist church Thursday evening for a season finale. Supper at 6 45 o clock. The program features both sides of the equal suffrage argument, promising an engaging evening.
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Liberal Culture Club
First Baptist Church
Vadnais Estate in Alberta Settled Without Trial
In the matter of the estate of Richard Vadnais in Alberta, Eleanor Sicord widow now in Butte was given control of the real estate and the large ranch. With the consent of Polydor Vadnais of Butte who has acted as executor, the Lethbridge court appointed another executor and Mr Vadnais returned to Butte.
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Richard Vadnais
Alberta
Eleanor Sicord
Butte
Polydor Vadnais
Lethbridge
Butte and London Shaft Water Lowered as Pumps Arrive
Rapid progress is made in filling the Butte and London shaft area as water is lowered to 850 feet. An electric station pump is due within days and will be installed at the 1 100 foot station once water reaches that depth, near the tanks row in use.
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Butte & London
Small blaze at barber shop on West Galena Street
A coat oil lamp placed too close to paper in a barber shop at 1 West Galena Street yesterday caused a small fire with slight loss. Firemen contained the blaze and investigated the incident.
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Galena Street
Los
Trial of Dr Elam Opens Over Chicago Ad Man Slaying
In Kansas City a jury trial begins for Dr W T Elam of St Joseph Mo charged with murdering W Putnam Cramer of Chicago. Cramer was shot in a Toom hotel on November 18 after a prior dispute with Elam. Elam, 47, was released on 10000 bond. Mrs Elam, 39, has stayed with her Detroit parents since the shooting. Private detectives hired by Elam to shadow his wife and Cramer are set to testify.
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Kansas City
W. T. Elam
St Joseph
W. Putnam Cramer
Chicago
Cramer
Toom
Dr. Elam
Four of a Kind Born in Wales Valley Birth
A woman in Avertyssws Rhyl valley Wales recently gave birth to four children. None of the newborns is reported to have lived more than a couple of hours.
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Avertyssws
Rhyl Valley
Wales
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