Churches Urged To Social Service In Presbyterian Report
Kansas City May 23 The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States (Southern) adopted a report urging active church involvement in social economic and industrial affairs. Presented by Rev J S Lyons the document argues the church must address social wrongs with the same vigor as spiritual salvation and backs voluntary organizations for reform. It notes duties for Christian citizens to oppose injustice and calls for fair wages safe conditions and old age relief. The report also discusses proposed control of beneficence funds by committees and the expected Women’s Council reaction.
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United States
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church In
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Hodiex
J S&s Lyons
Lawsville
Church
York
Womans Council
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Pealdant
General Assembly
Murdock McLeod
Tacoma Wash
Rey McLeod
Albuquerque
Fand
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Assembly Targets Catholic Church in Policy Debate
The general assembly condemned the Catholic Church’s political activity and warned Protestant groups about its perceived menace. Speakers from Kentucky and Tennessee argued against Rome’s influence while defending civil and religious liberty. A Titanic-era claim tied to a pope edict was cited, stirring broad controversy.
Dentists to Convene in Atlanta for Joint Convention
The Southern Dental association and the Georgia Dental association will hold a joint annual convention in Atlanta for three days in the early part of next month. About twelve hundred delegates are expected to attend, with the entire eleventh floor of the Hotel Anstey used for exhibit space.
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The
Southern Dental Association
Georgia Dental Association
Atlanta
Hotel
Anstey
Six Dogs Killed by Officer Barfield at Fortress Street
Six mad dogs terrorized No 97 Fortress Street Monday afternoon. Officer Barfield was dispatched to quiet the dogs. He fought the pack and killed the entire outbreak after one had bitten the others in the heat.
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Officer Barfield
No 97
Fortress Street
Barfield
12000 Harvest Hands Needed in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City May 25 Charles Daugherty state commissioner of labor appealed to Secretary of Labor Wilson to aid Oklahoma farmers in securing 12490 harvest hands to gather grain crops. He anticipates record harvests. Similar requests were sent to AFL headquarters and railroad immigration agents. Wheat cutting begins June 5. Washington Suns.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Charles Daugherty
Wilson
Oklahoma
Daugherty
American Federation of Labor
Judge Nat Harris Lifts Battle for Georgia Governor
Judge Nat Harris defends his gubernatorial bid, refuting charges of unfitness as a railroad attorney while promising to reduce taxes and improve state revenues. He touts forty years of service, cites Georgia Tech founding, and vows to oppose county unit changes despite opposition from opponents. The speech cites notable Georgia figures and ends with a call for voters to judge him face to face.
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Judge Harris
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Harris
State of
Georgia School of Technolog
South
Code of Georgia
Miss Lehman Honored by Salem Alumnae
Emma Lehman, longtime Salem Academy teacher, receives a gold roving cup and a bound memorial volume from Salem college alumnae as the 112th commencement week opens. Gifts honor her fifty years of service. one third of the 1878 class attends. Dr James Hurrell to deliver the literary address tomorrow. A large band concert closes the day.
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Winston Salem NC Way
Salem Temple College
Emma Lehman
Salem Academy
Corese
Mary Louise Strowd
Chapel Hill
L Isy Lehman
Salem College
America
Carolyne Robinson
New York
Oliva
Steamer Royal Edward Hits Iceberg on Voyage
The Royal Edward of the Canadian Northern Steamship Co. collided with a very large iceberg 119 miles east of Cape Raca while en route from Montreal to Avonmouth. The captain said the strike was end-on in light fog and the ship sustained twisted stern damaged but reported no water ingress. The vessel was brought to a stop.
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London
Royal Edward
Canadian Northern Steamship Company
Cape Raca
Montreal
Avonmouth
Capital Punishment Favored by Preachers
Chicago May 25 The Presbyterian general assembly heard the special committee on prison reform. Ministers debated capital punishment for murder while the chair opposed it. The committee urged reform through courts, life imprisonment for incorrigibles, and abolition of contract prison labor. Adjournment halted further argument.
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Chicago
Special Committee On
Presbyterian General Assembly
Wrancis Irwin
Louisville
G Sterling
Hureka
Irwin
James Carter
Lincoln University
Cain
Abel
Remains of Bradley Taken to Kentucky
Washington May 29 The body of the late Senator Bradley of Kentucky was taken from here for burial at Frankfort tomorrow. Both houses adjourned in respect and resolutions were introduced. The funeral party included Senators Gallinger Smoot Overman Shively Root Kern Martine Poindexter O Gorman Tall South of Arizona Hughes and the Kentucky delegation. Senator James formally announced the death and spoke of the deceased as gentle and civic minded.
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Washington
Senator Bradley
Kentucky
Frankfort
James Gallinger
Warren Smoot Overman Shively
Root
Kern Martine Poindexter O'Gorman Tall
Arizona
Hughes
House
Representative Powers
Aus Fn Kahn Green Smith
Michigan
Switzer and Johnson
Senate
James
Leahy Elected Major of the Fifth Regiment
Captain W H Leahy of the Grady Cadets won the major’s post in the Sec ond battalion by one vote over Captain Oscar Palmour of company A The longtime Georgia militiaman has sixteen years of service beginning in Savannah with the Savannah volunteer guards and later serving in militia units in Georgia Alabama and Florida He first held rank as first lieutenant in 1903 and served in the Spanish American War before returning to command in 1911 as captain of company E of the Fifth regiment
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W H. Leahy
Grady Cadets
Oscar Palmour
Company A
Leahy
Georgia Rathetary
Mplina
Savannah
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Spotting Tariffs Not Ready for Filing
Washington May 26 applications have been filed by the Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania and Reading railroads to postpone the effective date of spotting tariffs from May 27 to July 1. Other roads are expected to apply. The commission is likely to grant extensions as carriers have not finalized their spotting tariffs.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore and Ohie
Pennsylvania
Reading
Commission
Morse Won't Testify in New Haven Probe
Washington May 26 plans of the Interstate Commerce Commission suggest Charles W Morse will not testify in the New Haven financial inquiry He could offer little light on the subjects under examination His name came up when Charles Mellen described a steam ship deal that was never completed Plant a New Haven director was ill at his Groton home and subpoenaed His testimony may follow Rockefeller investigations with an appointment to see him and no definite hearing date set yet
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Washington
Interstate
Charles W Morse
New Haven
Morse
Marge
Charles Mellen
Morten F Plant
Plant
Groton
Conn
Willam Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Folk
Goulds Statement on Missouri Pacific Extension Proposal
George J Gould, chairman of the Missouri Pacific Tail Way company, announced after a directors meeting that time extension was granted for holders of the 25 million dollar three year notes maturing May 1. Nearly 43 percent had deposited with Union Trust. 35 percent more hoped by May 29. If enough agree, extension proceeds. if not, the notes default and $3000,000 in St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad bonds are returned to the treasurer.
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York
George J Gould
Vwrasoorm Pacific Tail Way Company
Gould
Union Trust Company
Raiway Company
St Louis, Iron Mountain and
Southern Hailway Company
Co-op Seeks Charter for University Store
The Georgia Cooperative association petitions the superior court on May 25 to obtain a charter to operate a co op on the University of Georgia campus. Applicants are faculty and student members proposing a store selling goods at actual cost plus minimal operating expenses.
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Athens
Georgia Cooperative Association
University of Georgia
Indians Visit White House Delegation From Nez Perce
President Wilson received a party of Nez Perce Indians from Idaho including a nephew of Chief Joseph and other members. Representative Burton of Idaho accompanied the delegation as they presented tribal matters to the Department of the Interior.
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Washington
Simy
Slack
Joseph
Idaho
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