Secret Societies Spark Heated Synod Debate Vote
At Jamestown New York on June 19 1902 the Augustana synod debated removing all references to secret societies from the church creed The amendment to expunge such mentions was rejected 81 to 71 The synod adjourned to meet June 12 1902 at a location to be determined by the president of the synod The issue drew sharp speeches from Rev Dr Fremlin and others about morality faith and doctrine
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Jamestown
N. Y
Augustana Synod
Swedish Lutheran Church
the Sun
M. C. Rawsden
Chicago
Rawsden
Fremlin
Vasa
Minn
A. Linholm
Kandiyohi
Synod
Porto Rico to hold special session on tariff removal
San Juan June 19 Governor Allen after reviewing reports from J H Hollander finds internal revenue taxation enough for Porto Ricos needs and that tariff on trade with the United States can be dropped He will call a special session of the legislature under the Foraker law July 4 to consider only the tariff removal Sugar supplies likely to be kept in Porto Rico until free trade with the United States is established.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
J. H. Hollander
Allen
United States
Defeat Imperial Troops Spurs Boxer Uprising Across Provinces
Shanghai report from The Standard dated June 18 notes commander Tien Lo Liang mobilized Boxers and disbanded soldiers, rallying villagers in Chi Li to resist war indemnity taxes. He and followers have beaten imperial forces in several encounters and the movement may spread to Shan Tung. Also, W J Bryan begins a lecture tour from Lincoln with stops in Hstherville Watertown Philadelphia and Norfolk, spending weeks away.
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London
Shanghai
The
Standard
Tien Lo Liang
Chi Li
Shan Tung
Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Hstherville
Murder at Union Iowa Stirs Blood and Lynching Threat
Will Burguff, a young horseman, was murdered by Mel Clemons, a section hand on the Iowa Central, after a long feud. Clemons struck Burguff with a steel bar and stabbed him in the eye, with the wound penetrating to the brain. Burguff died two hours later. A mob formed to lynch Clemons, but officials ferried him to Eldora jail.
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Marshalltown
Union
Hardin County
Will Burguff
Mel Clemons
Iowa Central Railway
Clemons
Burguff
Eldora
Fought with Mexicans near Campbellton and Bordas ranch
News by wire from Laredo reports Captain Brooks' state rangers clashed with Mexicans linked to the Karnes and Gonzales county sheriff killings. Four horses stolen from Campbellton were pursued. in the running fight one Mexican killed, one wounded, one captured, and one escaped. Details remain unavailable.
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Laredo
Tex
Brooks
State Rangers
Morrison
Karnes County
Glover
Schnabal
Gonzales County
Campbellton
Tescoa County
Rio Grande
Bordas Ranch
Supreme Court Validates Tax on Stable Car Line Equipment
Columbus Ohio June 19 The supreme court sustains the 10 percent tax on the portion of capital stock of equipment used in the state in Streets Western Stable Car line of Chicago v State Auditor Guilbert The decision is regarded by the attorney general as affirming the law and its enforcement.
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Columbus
Supreme Court
Streets Western Stable Car Line of
Chicago
W. PD. Guilbert
State excise tax on foreign corporations outlined
The ruling establishes the right of Ohio to levy an excise tax on the stocks of all foreign corporations doing business in the state and paves the way for further legislation. The tax currently yields about $750,000 annually with about $20,000 involved in the Streets car case.
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Ohio
A O U W Elects Officers and Sets Meeting Site
The supreme lodge of the A O U W elected officers led by Supreme Master Workman A M Harwick Buffalo and set Meadville Pa as next meeting site. officers include Webb McNall, B R Matson, Louis C Merrill, M W Sackett, J J Acker and trustees Legatt Danforth Johnson Port land. Standard Oil interests reportedly negotiating for purchase of National Bank of Commerce and First National Bank of Kansas City amid bank consolidation talks.
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Buffalo
Supreme Lodge of the
A. M. Harwick
Webb
Standard Oil Company
Kansas City
City National Bank of New York
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
National Bank of Commerce
First National Bank of Kansas City
First National Bank
Electrical Firms to Merge in Chicago
Negotiations are in progress for a combine of the electrical business including General Electric Sprague and Westinghouse. General Electric has worked with Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing in 1898 with pooled patents. The three firms' combined earnings exceed 30 million dollars annually.
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Chicago
General Electric
Sprague
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Company
Kennedy freed on $10000 bail amid cheering crowd
In New York on June 29 Dr Samuel J Kennedy was released on $10,000 bail in the afternoon, hailed by about 600 men and boys as he walked to his lawyer’s office to join his wife. He then boarded to Staten Island and headed home to Nowdorp, where he has resided for the past 34 months.
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New York
Samuel J. Kennedy
South Perry
Staten Island
Nowdorp
Two Counties for Cummins Governor Nominee
Republican county conventions were held in Webster and Jasper counties, with both instructing for A. B. Cummins for governor. The events occurred on June 19 in Des Moines area counties.
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Cummins
Des Moines
Webster
Jasper
Countiies
A. B. Cummins
Pingree Passes Away in London Capital City
Ex governor Hazen S Pingree of Michigan died in London at 11 35 pm his son was present at bedside He was born in 1840 and served in the Civil War He later became mayor of Detroit and Governor of Michigan before a trip to South Africa His widow and two children survive
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London
Pingree
Michigan
Pingree, Jr
Mr. Pingree
Hazen Senter Pingree
Denmark
Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Detroit
Republican Party
South Africa
Hot Weather Demands Wash Goods Savings This Season
Hot days and wash goods go hand in hand, with Spring cold and Summer late affecting bargains. Prices speak for those seeking to save on stylish fabrics and seasonal needs amid shifting seasons.
Silk and Lawn Fabrics Sold at Low Prices This Week
Special sale on wool challs and silks with prices from 19c to 50c. Dotted silks, Alberta satin foulards, imported items, dimities, novelties, lawns, and percales offered in bulk. Read as a local fabric store circular listing lots and price points.
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Alberta
Mrs Pingree Learns of Governor Dead in London
Mrs Hazel Pingree widow of ex governor Pin gree arrives in New York from Detroit with her daughter and F C Pingree after learning of his illness in London. They will return to Detroit. FP OC Pingree escorts them. The remains will be brought by Joe Pingree aboard the Umbria arriving in about a week.
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New York
Hazel
London
Cable
Detroit
F. C. Pingree
Pingreend
Detroi
St. Paul
FP. OC
Pingree, Jr
Joe
Umbria
Liverpool
Minnesota Day Dedication At Buffalo Pan American Grounds
Governor Van Sant leads Minnesota officials editors and guardsmen at the dedication of the Minnesota state building at the Pan American exposition in Buffalo. A rain shower did not deter crowds as prayers and speeches followed the procession from the Minnesota building to the Temple of Music. Attendees included Buffalo officials and U S senators as well as Minnesota delegates and university leaders. Editors plan to visit Niagara Falls and Toronto after the event.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Minnesota State
van Sant
First
Minnesota Regiment
Minnesota Editorial Association
Temple of Music
Minnesota Commissioners
Minnesota
Cert
Minnesota Guardsmen
A. B. Meldrum
St. Paul
Diehl
Buchanan
Alex MacDougall
Board of Minnesota Managers
H. P. Hall
Minnesota Press
Herbert P. Bissell
Rowland B. Mahaney
United States
Moses E. Clapp
F. C. Stevens
James A. Towney
George 3. Bridgeman
Hamline University of St Paul
Niagara Falls
Toronto
City
Canadian Press Association
Now Out of Danger Mrs McKinley Recovers at White House
Doctors Johnston and Rixey held a morning consultation at the White House and announced Mrs McKinley out of danger. The blood infection had disappeared and the immediate threat had passed though risk of recurrence remains. Dr Johnston expressed cautious optimism while Dr Rixey was more conservative in tone.
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Washington
Johnston
Rixey
White House
President McKinley’s wife improves. may leave for Canton
Drely remains in fragile condition but shows steady improvement and is described as out of danger. Reports indicate Mrs McKinley could depart for Canton on July 1, with doctors hopeful for her full recovery and return soon.
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Drely
Presidenda
McKinley
Canton
Murdered His Family Charged in Watseka
In Watseka Illinois June 10 4 A Magee is jailed charged with murdering his six year old Calvin his wifes mother Mrs Mary Nersh when the May 28 fire killed the family the accused was the sole witness to the blaze and remained by the embers then drove four miles to the city wearing the burned clothes and left the scene he stood to benefit from a $2000 life insurance policy amid coroner findings Magee earlier served on the Watseka city council and the town previously bore a fair reputation.
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Watseka
Ills
Magee
Calvin
Mary
Nersh
Magi Terly
Nome City Arrives From Passengers' Wide Seaboard Dreams
Port Townsend passengers report the Nome City sailed directly from Passengers say the season brought vast visions and the Golden Gate of the largest houses burned, with many guests lodging longings while the place was well provided.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Nome City
Golden Gate
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