World's Presbyterian Alliance Invited to Atlanta Convention
The Evangelical Ministers association endorsed inviting the Worldwide Presbyterian Alliance to hold its 1914 convention in Atlanta Georgia. Dr G A Brattle presented the proposal. presiding officer Dev W G Schaeffer would extend the invitation in Dundee Scotland. W H Roberts will deliver the invitation from Atlanta. Several Georgians may attend Dundee. The alliance meets annually in June with church representatives from global Presbyterian groups.
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Presbyterian Allance
Dundee
Scotland
Atlanta
Wew South
Evangelical Ministers' Association
Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
G. A. Brattle
Dev
W. G Schaeffer
Dundes
W. H. Roberts
Philadelphia
Presbyterian Church
U.S. A
America
Presbyterian Alliance
Roberts
U.S A
U. S
U. P
WARDEN M'CLAUGHRY QUITS LEAVENWORTH
Leavenworth Kan May 5 Major Robert Wilson McClaughry resigns after fourteen years as warden of the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth. A veteran reformer praised for humane methods urging prisoners to observe rules and be treated as men. He had earlier led Joliet Pontiac and Huntingdon facilities.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Robert Wilson McClaughry
Federal Penitentiary
Department of Justice
McClaughry
Couriry
Ilinois
Joliet
Industrial Reformatory
Huntingdon
Chicago
Charities Remembered in Will of Mrs. Dodd
The will of Mrs Barbara Dodd widow of Philip Dodd was filed naming charities to receive gifts. The document lists charitable bequests and may indicate the estate and executors handling the will. Further details on amounts or specific charities were not fully provided in the available text.
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Barbara ©. Dodd
Philip Dodd
Probate notes reveal Mercer University named residuary legatees
The ordinary of Uiton County reports Mrs Dodd estate details before probate. Mercer University is named residuary legatee with about 160 200 dollars. Remaining assets discharge support for Grady Hospital Infants Ward funds and trust provisions with Central Bank and Trust. Mrs Bronte Ackerman of New York receives 5000 outright. Barbara E Dibble receives 2000 and a nine diamond marquise ring. Proceeds from remaining jewelry go to Home for Old Women in Atlanta.
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Central Bank and Trust Corporation
Georgia Baptist
C. E. Currier
Henry E. Dibble
Campbell County
Mercer
Barbara E. Dibble
Montgomery
Atlanta
Brazil deals blow at American trade
Article outlines Brazil declining to extend a 20 percent customs differential on American goods, threatening a major shift in flour and cement markets. It notes long-standing U S Brazil trade friction since 1841, Justice Department actions on coffee valorization, and possible retaliation moves including tariffs on coffee and rubber. Brazil expects Americans to bear any added costs.
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Washington
Department of Justice
State Department
Dagama
Argentina
United States
Brazil
America
Valorization Committee
Brazislana
Europe
Congress
Manufacturers Back Whitehall Regrading Move
Whitehall street manufacturers and jobbers sign a strong statement in support of regrading. They argue the $23,000 city funding will pay for itself through boosted hauling capacity and urban improvement, naming several companies including Binder Srame Manufacturing Co and Empire Printing & Box Co as supporters.
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Whitehall Street
Brotherton
Mitchelstreet
Whitehall
EL Caverly
Binder Srrame Manufacturing Co
J. 1
Case Threshing Machine Co
Cotton States Baiting & Supply Co
Empire Printing & Box Co
the Gershon Bros. Co
New Booth Bakery
Garner Blakely Co
E.G Willingham & Sons
W H. Kriegshaber & Son
Mother Lies to Save Son in NYC Murder Trial
New York on May 6 reports that "Happy Jack" Mulraney, convicted of Paddy the priest’s murder, seeks a new trial. Judge Rosaisky denied the bid after testimony on the underworld code against revealing informers. Mulraney claimed his alibi but his mother admitted to perjury to shield him as execution slated for the week of May 18.
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New York
Happy Jack
Mulraney
Williams Held for Grand Jury in Wife Destruction Case
Chicago, May 5. Joseph A. Williams, an art student, was recommended for no bail to the grand jury for the killing of Leon LaFayette LaCount after LaCount attacked him during a coroners inquest. LaCount had wed an 11 year old bride and had prior duties as a government inspector.
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Chicago
Joseph A. Williams
Leon LaFayette LaCount
Willames
Widow recalls secret marriage and meeting with Williams
In a Panama Canal case Mrs. LaCount described a secret February marriage and a court appearance with Williams. She testified of dances and meetings at a dance hall and amusement park scenes as Williams declined to testify. The verdict prompted hysteria from Mrs. LaCount.
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Panama Canal
Snd
Williams
JiaCount
Trust methods used in observing sun
Wellington New Zealand May five reports tied to Mary Proctor daughter of the late Richard A Proctor of New York has completed a five year world solar observation linking effort. A solar physic Observatory in New Zealand will receive sixty thousand dollars from Thomas Cawthron. Universal solar observation will assign observatories to specific solar phases reducing duplication though creating separate departments of monopoly. The idea on the origin of the term den is credited to Professor Pickering of Harvard ten years ago.
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Wellington
Mary Proctor
New York
Richard A. Proctor
Ha Bess
New Zealand
Thomas Cawthron
Nessor
Pickerlng
Harvard
Labor and railroad policy notes dominate brief items
Commissioner of Labor H M indicates plans to seek legislative power to intervene in labor disputes and improve department efficiency. Railroad Commissioner Cana ler opposes revenue fears, urging rate increases if needed. Supreme Court hearing in Nick Wilburts murder case tests venue change due to mob fear under Felker Law. Clemency petitions heard for Floyd county and other inmates. Former Mayor Brown of Charlotte dies at 68.
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Supreme Court
Cone
Nick Wilburts
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Prison Commission
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Wily B. Troupe
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