General Assembly Discusses Theological Seminary Relations
The one hundredth general assembly of the United church opens with Rev. Robert ca D D of New York delivering the opening sermon. Discussion centers on the ministry relations to Theological Seminaries and expected actions regarding appointment and licensure with efforts to reach consensus amid internal divisions.
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Friends of
One Hundth General Assembly
Church of the United Area
Robert Ca. D. D
New York
Sermom
A Ot Pittsburg
Sion
John
Ave
Saret
Drs
New Hampshire State Convention Adjourns Amid Delegate Selection
The New Hampshire state convention met in Coxcogp to select delegates at large for the national convention. The platform critiqued current conditions and urged presidential and vice presidential candidates whose lives and records meet stringent standards.
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Coxcogp
N.H
Olen
Iowa Democrats Pursuit of Pardons and Delayed Action
The Secretary of State for the colonies Joseph Chamberlain has not received news of imprisonment or banishment. Mentions include sentences for Colonel Rhodes Hammond Phillips and Farrar with fines of ten thousand dollars each. Tom Linton, a Welsh cyclist, reportedly broke a 90 mile in one hour record.
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Seys
Lespos
Joseph Chamberlain
Rhodes
Messrs
Hammond
Phillips
Farrar
Weyler Censors Reports From Havana Insurgents
Colonel I A former auditor of the district returns from Havana and cautions that Weyler controls news from the island He says dispatches exaggerate insurgent losses and victories and that only properly supervised information is released The veteran notes the unreliability of battle accounts and the spread of inflated triumphs.
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I. A
Havana
Weyler
Baldwin a Victim in Cuba Filibuster Rumor
Rumor from Los Angeles claims Feaat Baldwin a young man from the city is among filibusterers captured by the Spanish off Cuba and sentenced by General Weyler to be summarily shot. Letters have been sent to a U S Senator to seek a reprieve and save Baldwin's life.
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Los Angeles
Los Ancztzs
Cuba
Weyler
Feaat Ealdwin
United States
Baldwin
Morgan Cuban Resolution Again Reconsidered by Foreign Relations
Wasatseros May 20. Senator Morgan's joint Cuban resolution again engages the senate and in order to act there is need to have all the signatures of the treaty of 1796 and the required ratification by the congress, or none.
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Tampa
Fla
Board of Trade of
Gulf
Missionaries mobbed in Kiang Yen violence and gunfire
Details describe an April 13 mob attack on missionaries awaiting a returned passenger. Shots wounded Mr Ferguson as projectiles rained along a channel. The scene left damage to property and injuries amid escalating hostility. Further May reports describe an anti Missionary operation near Kiang Yen with hospital assault on a child.
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Mr. Ferguson
Beame i
Kiang-Yen
Trial of Snodgrass Chief Justice Charged with Assault
Owatraxooca May 20 The trial of Chief Justice Snodgrass on felonious assault charges began in the circuit court after Attorney Beasley published a letter judging the chief’s integrity. Snodgrass faced Beasley in an office building over the article on American Fisheries Society Meets.
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Coumessee
Beasley
Owatraxooca
Snodgrass
John RB. Beasley
All Three Ed Lawson To Issue A Challenge
Ed Lawson plans to issue a challenge as he aims to test rivals in upcoming events. The move signals a bold step for the veteran athlete as preparations unfold across the season.
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ED Lawson
Debates Hinted in Athens Over Congressional Race
Dr Ed Newton signals a three way clash with Hon T S Mell and Judge George C Thomas as challengers while a mystery candidate labeled Mr missing may appear if others abstain The coming exchanges aim to lay out the financial and live issues of the day and inform voters about the race Finder offers reward for return of a missing item to Jeaster's stable.
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Athens
Ed Newton
Shst
Hon
T. 8. Mell
George C. Thoamss
Russian gold hoard in Russian coffers shocks US envoy
May 20 report from United States Consul General Karel says he witnessed at least 90 million dollars in United States gold coin in Russian government coffers and a bank stock of 3.93 million US gold half eagles valued at 25.46 million roubles. The display included sealed bags and multiple currencies.
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Gensel Karel
St. Petersburg
Russia
United States
Japan
Comsu General
Captain Mein III The American Confined In a Death
New York May 20 A World special from Cape Town reports Captain Mein American reformer jailed in Pretoria. Buckland another reformer is ill with typhoid fever and moved to a hospital. Meanwhile Mark Twain lectures to crowded Johannesburg audiences. An advertisement offers two men a fast selling article with $76 monthly if they supply horse and bond.
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New York
Cape Town
Captain Mein
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Buckland
United
Mark Twain
Wawrepo
C. Hicarssorsax
Athens
Turkey
the Herald
London
Paris
Exposition Plan for Southern Exhibit in Chicago
A three month effort has led to a proposed Southern Exposition in Chicago to showcase Southern products this summer. Cities like Atlanta and Athens coordinate the display with Chicago to fund and run the event, inviting broad Southern participation and local collection of exhibits. A May 10 1896 deadline was set for statewide pledges to join.
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Chicago
Southern Advisory Committee
Atlanta
South
Chin
Athens
Boulevard Lot Sale Draws Crowds Yesterday
A large auction on the boulevard drew crowds despite weather as numerous lots were sold. Organizers reported strong bidding and cleared inventory amid steady turnout.
Athens Park and Improvement Company Auction Realizes $6236
The big auction of Athens Park and Improvement Company lots drew bidders who purchased numerous parcels near Buena Vista Boulevard Nantahala and Milledge for totals around $6236. Buyers included J B Weir C Y Weir D M Esmey M C Watson and others with profits noted on several resale deals.
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Athens Park and Improvement Company
Baseball Park
Buena Vista Avenue
J. B. Wier
C. Y. Wier
D. M. Esmey
MC. Watson
Prince Avenue
P. J. Voss
H. M. Hughes
M. C. Watson
Park Avenue
Chase
Milledge Avenue
C. D
J.¥. Carthers
Nantahala Avenue
T. P. Oliver
J. K. Dixon
T. M. Brooks
Barber Street
George M. Booth
Lash at Police Headquarters Affects Youth
A young African American boy who threw a rock at a girl damaged her head. Unable to arrest or fine due to age, the police chief allowed the mother to discipline the boy by whipping him with a leather strap kept at the station.
Baptist Convention to be Held in Griffin June 23 24 25
The convention will be held at Griffin June 23 24 and 25 and is described as of great importance to the Baptists of the state. Rev. L. White pastor of the First Church of Macon serves as treasurer. Athens residents are to play prominent roles and many Athens Baptists will attend.
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D. D
Smith
Lane Seminary
Nugat
Mith
Freehold
N. J
Sae
New York
Griffin
Baptists
5. L. White
First of Macon
Athens
Baptiste
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New Hampshire
Cleveland
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Iowa
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Blescie
Tom” Linton
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Tighenor
American Fisheries Society
New Yor
Freeman
Wasatsotos
R. A. Freeman
Burlington
N. C
Imerfesa
E B. Derricott
Finder
Jeaster
Captain Mein III
Southland
Young People’s Union
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