Slow Progress by Convention in Alabama Constitutional Talks
Montgomery June 4 Special The Alabama constitutional convention enters its seventh day with committees named. roll calls proceed and numerous ordinances and suffrage proposals flood in. Delegates warn of looming funds limits as debates stretch over power to appropriate funds and the scope of suffrage and other constitutional changes.
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Montgomery
Ala
Whiteside
Jones
Committee On Suffrage
Cates
Boll
Bulger
Tallapoosa
Burns
Dallas
Knight
Hale
Carden
Carmichael
Carnathan
Choctaw
Case
DeKalb
Judiciary Committee
Chapman
Sumter
Aufiliar
Craig
Pitt
Ferguson
Jefferson
Fletcher
Madison
Grayson
Harrison
Lee
Teeflin
Randalph
S and Egvernor
Hood
Etowab
Raery
Ratingon
Guitrene
S Jafranchis i
Mr. Jones
Wale
Montgomery—T
Enicy
Wilcox
Prgener
Hs Arm
Probatfhce
Tugres
Vs. Opers
Lowndes
Hyler, Ledbetter
Talladega
M. Long
Walker
Lowe
Jafferson
McMillan
Baldwin
Alabama
Ween
Steamer Erie Wins Great Lakes Hundred Mile Race
The City of Erie steamship from Cleveland beat the Tashmoo in a 100 mile race from Cleveland to Erie. Erie finished in 4 hours 19 minutes 9 seconds, earning a speed championship and about 100000 for backers. Conditions were ideal with calm waters and a crowded shore.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Erie
City of
Cleveland and Buffalo Transit Company
Detroit
White Star Company
Great Lakes
Erle
Mill Pond
Maniac Jumped to His Death After Fame Claim Scandal
A 1895 freeze era tale follows Robert Bidwell a native of Washington and Jacksonville resident who leap to death in New York after a troubling period. His mother and sister recall episodes of temporary unbalance while Bidwell sought sensational powers through a Times-Union advertisement though a lecture never occurred. His widow in Orlando is the surviving spouse.
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Bilwell
Orlando
Duer
BR. G. Bidwell
Times-Union
Citizen
Washington
Bidwell
Jacksonville
Robert Bidwell
Jackasonville
Cleveland Race Ends With Roaring Finish And Ovation
Spectators watched as the racers departed noisily and finished almost evenly matched. Both boats were lightened and lifeboats stowed to reduce wind catch. The winning craft entered Cleveland harbor to a tremendous lakefront ovation as whistles blew for nearly half an hour.
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Cleveland
Erte
Lhovsanda
Life Hangs by a Thread as Evacuation Plans Progress
Washington June 4 Doctors Johnston Sternberg and Rixey conferred at the White House over the ailing President's condition. At 11:20 Secretary Cor telleau announced Mrs McKinley had a comfortable night and no material change in her health since yesterday.
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Washington
No Major Change in Mrs McKinley Condition Says Doctor
Evening bulletin reports Mrs McKinley resting comfortably with fluctuations in her condition but no ground lost and possible slow gains. Diplomatic physician Whitney and Rixey express guarded optimism while some visitors call the outlook grave though hopeful.
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Mrs. McKinley
Miners Dead in Ludington Shaft Explosion
In Mountain Mich on June 4 eight miners died at the Chapin mine Ludington shaft seventh level when fumes from dynamite detonation and a powder thawing machine overheated. Nearly thirty children were left fatherless as fumes spread quickly disabling the workers before danger was noticed.
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Ron Mountain
Mich
Ludington
Chapin
Robbery trio flee after taxi shooting in Toronto
Three Chicago burglary suspects Rutledge Rice and Jones were being moved from court when a companion fired a revolver into the cab. Boyd, a constable, was killed, Rutledge was fatally injured by a motorman, and the pair escaped but were later captured after wounds.
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Toronto
Navy Yard at Charleston Plans Commissioned Board
Washington June 4 The duty of designing an extensive project for the Charleston navy yard to replace Port Royal has been committed to a naval board chaired by Captain Taylor. The board is meeting at New York navy yard in connection with the Olongepo Philippines station study and has begun elaborating the Charleston plan concurrently.
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Washington
Charleston Navy Yard
Port Royal
Naval’ Board
Taylor
New York Navy Yard
Olongepo
Philippines
Charleston
Kidney health and Swamp Root advertisement claims
An unsigned advertorial urges readers to test their kidneys by a urine sediment method and promotes Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal cure for kidney bladder liver and urinary issues. It touts its ability to curb frequent urination and pain while offering sample bottles and a free booklet via mail, referencing The Atlanta Constitution.
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Kitmer
Dr. Bimer & Oh
Bing‘amion
Atlanta
Blaine and Hichborn Marry in Washington Wedding
In Washington on June 4 Martha Hichborn daughter of Rear Admiral Philip Hichborn and James G Blaine son of the famed statesman wed at the bride's home. The ceremony was by Dr Radcliffe with Damrosech on the organ. They plan to sail for Europe and reside in New York after. Gifts included silverware, money, and furnishings from family and friends.
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Washington
Marguerites
Martha, Hichborn
Philip Hichborn
James G. Blaine
Dr. Radcliffe
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Walter Damrosch
Blaine
New York
Europe
Gaber
Er Damroseh
Aira
Harriet Blaine Beale
Admiral Ichbdorn
Trial resumes in $150,000 suit over Christian Science leader
Mrs. Josephine Woodbury sues Mary Baker Eddy's associate for malice linking Eddy to Christian Science. Septimus Hanna testifies as a friend of Eddy and a copy of The Christian Science Journal message is admitted as evidence. The district court hears about Eddy's letter and the so called malicious hypnotism remark as part of the dispute.
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Boston
Josephine C. Woodbury
Mary Baler G. Eddy
Septimus J. Hanna
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Christian Science Journal
Witness
Eddy
Woodbury
Heddy
The
At Science Association
Georgia Salvation Colony Proposed by Volunteers
Commander lute 4 Ballington Booth of the Volunteers of America outlined a plan to form a Georgia settlement distinct from existing operations. He described potential ownership of 100000 acres in the south, a stock company structure, and use of proceeds to expand humanitarian work if financially viable, with committee review and no decisive action yet.
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New York
Ballington Booth
Volunteers of America
Mont. Claire
N. F
Georgia
Physicians in Convention of the American Medical Association
In St Paul Minnesota on June 4 fifteen thousand delegates filled the Metropolitan Opera House as the AMA opened its session. President Reed opened with a sharp critique of the army reorganization law affecting the medical department. Differences among medical bodies were settled, promising harmony. Officers elected include Victor C Vaughn president William M Rodman first vice president H P Fills second vice president Banyard Holmes secretary Thomas Hawkins B C Daley and W J Means on the Judicial Council.
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American Medical Association
St. Paul
Minn
Metropolitan Opera House
The
Medical Association
Todo
Reed
Victor C. Vaughn
University of Michigan
William M. Rodman
Philadelphia
H. P. Fills
Los Angeles
Banyard Holmes
Chicago
Judicial Council
Thomas Hawkins
Denver
B.C. Daley
W. J. Means
Columbus
Christian Science dispute leads to heated testimony
In a trial narrative Mrs. Woodbury denies lies or cheating while Mr. Peabody seeks letters between plaintiff and defendant. A remark about M A M and malicious animal magnetism is discussed as the highest crime in Christian Science. Mrs. Eddy’s alleged accusation that Woodbury could force sickness and death is questioned.
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Eddy
Bartlett
Peabody
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