Republicans Close in on Emergency Currency Plan
Washington May 28 Senate and House conferees on the currency bill held three meetings and agreed on key points for a tentative compromise blending the Aldrich and Veebland measures. Provisions limit emergency currency to 500 million dollars, raise the reserve requirement, and adjust bond valuations and circulation support. The draft will be printed tonight for review before tomorrow morning’s session and a party-line vote in the House is anticipated.
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Northern Baptist convention tackles white slave traffic
At Oklahoma City in May 2h the Northern Baptist convention endorsed efforts to end white slave traffic. It urged government action with other nations to ratify a treaty, praised anti slavery work, and urged church leaders to educate youth on health and life. Committees were named to allocate $1.5 million across Baptist societies for 1908 09. The session planned to continue next day with a Hawaii militia note.
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Newlands Presses Consideration of His Bill in Senate
Washington May 24 The omnibus Twine bill embracing seven provisions affecting navigation was considered and erased by the senate today. Newlands urged the inland waterways commission and urged action to bring up the measure for a vote. Needing clarity, Newlands warned the president’s words were misinterpreted and pressed for further discussion and a forthright decision on continuation. The bill's fate remained unsettled as Newlands persisted in seeking a path to passage.
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Presbyterians debate church administrative powers and college influence
In the United States Presbyterian general assembly heatedly discusses reform of administrative agencies. Debates question the power of a key committee while college governance prompts concerns over Bible’s prominence in public and private education. Speakers urge Christian standards and targeted recruiting for church-linked colleges as Seattle joins next year’s assembly campaign.
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Two Floor Leaders In Usual Discussion In Congress
Washington notes show two floor leaders in a typical session as they exchanged barbed remarks over current conditions. An order from Mr Payne of New York granted five days after adjournment allowed time for remarks that followed the congressional record. The scene reflects party tensions and procedural moves as the debate emphasized loyalty and strategy.
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Dynamite Levels Three Oakland Houses in Bid for Gallagher
Oakland Cal May 17 dynamite wrecked three houses built for Gallagher the largest house collapsed from a kitchen blast injuring none of the occupants. A night watchman Jolut Rollins was thrown by debris. Gallagher under protection and staying at the St Francis hotel had testified in prior trials and faced threats tied to a rumored twenty thousand dollar deal for devises sale.
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Election of bishops completed at last
Baltimore May 46 The episcopal election of the Methodist church is complete with 140% votes. New bishops named in order: Rev. Oy W. PF Anderson of New York editor of Freedmen's aid and Sunday school, 15 votes. Rev. Dr. J Le Nauldon of Notre theological seminary Beres Ohio, 18 votes. Rev. Dr Quayle Chicago 41 votes. Rev Dr Charles W. Smith editor of the Presbyterian Christian Advocate 60 votes. Rev. Dr Wilson Lewis president of Moenimeride College Sioux City 17 votes. Rev. Br Edwin H Hughes president of the department in Gren Castle Iowa 611 votes. Rev. Br Robert Melnyre pastor First Church Los Angeles 14 votes. Rev On Fran My Bristol pastor Metropolitan Church Washington 2 C 492 votes. Pho named pastor intimate friend adviser of late President McKinsey. Bishop-elect will be consecrated Sunday afternoon at the Lyle Reckville. May 20 The whitening crate of the Presbyterian tract urges the nomination of am Benet.
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Prisoners linked to slayings face new sentences
Trial reports describe Hneelal Mepately and co defendants in a prison killings case. Wilberh Guys received a hanging sentence for the murder of Assistant Warder Joby Robinson, with motions for appeal and costs noted. Stevens and Young pled guilty. Stevens received a life term and testified about a plan to escape. Witness statements describe slungshots and planned breakouts, with multiple co defendants involved.
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Court sentences Harrison and others in multi-prison case
Special Dispatch to the Standard Red Lodge May 3. W J Kiierlaon convicted Saturday for second degree murder at Nakman, ten years in penitentiary. Sheriff will transfer four prisoners to Door Lodge. Dantal sentenced to 18 months for forgery. Law pleaded guilty to larceny. victim a sister. Other sentences include five years for Witham and Rolomon for attempted crime.
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Drops Annulment Suit Amid Pressure
New Fort May 2 Evylyn Nesbit Thaw, through counsel, withdrew the annulment suit against Harry K Thaw. Referee Deyo sanctioned the withdrawal after testimony, with counsel claiming pressure from Thaw relatives forced the action, and that loyalty to Thaw justified withdrawing the case. O'Reilly and Bartlet dispute the motives and note ongoing financial considerations.
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Seattle Welcomes Atlantic Fleet Parade of War Vessels
Seattle observers watched Rear Admiral Charles S. Gerry land an armed force of 10 sailors as the Atlantic battleship Alvet led a parade through downtown. Coast artillery from Fort Lawton and local militia joined marines, sailors, and fraternal orders in fourth division pageantry amid flowers, banners, and a bear-cub mascots procession.
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Carrie Nation Scolds Men Arrested for Public Incident
A damaged notice reports Carrie Nation allegedly scolding four men in public on May 26. Mrs Caprice Nuthin was arrested this afternoon but released on bond for future conduct, with an orderly record claimed by witnesses.
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Commission to Hear Ore Tariff Complaints
The state railway commission will hear ore tariff complaints next month. A hearing in Helena in May announced that the commission will consider current rates and the impact on operations. The group will present evidence and may extend time for final fixing of tariffs.
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Angtin g land case looms in Washington courtroom
In Washington this May a land fraud trial involving Ayde Bensal Imond and Schneider proceeds as motions to transfer the case from the jury are argued. Judge Nab Tustleo presided as Tonfa urged a timely ruling.
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People Not Discouraged by Mistrial in San Francisco
Rudolph Sprecketa, senator hopeful, told San Francisco May 21 that mistrial in the Ruot case does not discourage graft prosecutions. He argued the strong public will and press help sustain justice against a mix of wealth and corrupt corporate influence.
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