Presbyterian World Convention Opens in New York
Delegates from ninety denominations representing about 25 million members gathered at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church for a ten day international convention. Dr Oswald Dykes of Cambridge presides as debate focuses on uniting branches into a single strong body and on immigration civic and social issues discussed by clergy and lay members worldwide.
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New York
The
Presbyterian Church
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Oswald Dykes
Cambridge
England
Slocum Memorial Observed For 1904 East River Disaster
In New York on June 15 the fifth anniversary of the General Slocum disaster was marked with memorial services in the East River area. The fire killed over 1000 people, and the observances reflected on the tragedy and its victims.
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New York
General Slocum
East River
Memorial Service At Lutheran Cemetery Honors Slocum Victims
This afternoon at Lutheran Cemetery in Middle Village, L I, a handsome monument was unveiled for unidentified dead from the Slocum disaster. Several hundred attendees, many survivors of the tragic excursion, gathered for services conducted by the General Slocum Survivors Society.
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Middle Village
L. I
Actal
General Slocum Survivors’ Society
Trial of Broughton Brandenburg Begins
New York June 15 The case of Broughton Brandenburg the magazine writer opened today in the criminal branch of the supreme court on a grand larceny in the second degree charge. He allegedly sold to a New York newspaper an article claimed to be by Grover Cleveland though disputed as genuine. Brandenburg reportedly received 500 for the story amid doubts expressed by Mrs. Cleveland and associates. He previously fled bail, was found in San Francisco, and later tied to the Cabanne divorce case as a co respondent.
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New York
Broughton Brandenburg
Tria
Supreme Court
Brandenburg
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Taft
Adole
San Francisco
Cabanne
St. Louis
Mr. Cabanne
Large probate fee awarded to former solicitor general
Washington probate court granted attorney Holmes Conrad a record one time fee of 60,453 dollars for securing a U S Supreme Court judgment allowing 181,358 dollars for bequests to the heirs of Joseph Parish used for the Union Army during the Civil War.
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Washington
Holmes Conrad
Solicitor General
The
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Joseph Parish
Husband jealously severs ties in Gould separation case
Katherine Gould endures a demanding court session as defense witnesses argue her habits justified Howard Gould's abandonment. The case centers on alleged abandonment with cruelty and non support previously ruled out, and Howard Gould may testify tomorrow on alleged intoxication and public humiliation.
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New York
Katherine Clemmons Gould
Howard Gould
Justice Dowling
Gould
Mr. Gould
Attempted arson and assault on Bellefontaine mayor home
In Bellefontaine Ohio on June 15 a kerosene bottle with rags was hurled through a window at Mayor Niven’s residence. Curtains and furnishings were ignited but firefighters extinguished the blaze. The mayor was away. two nearby officers pursued but did not catch a fleeing suspect.
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Bellefontaine
Ohio
Niven
State Committee
Judge Imposes Fine and Jail For Postmaster Embezzlement
Federal Judge Keller sentences M. E. Callign to one year in jail and a fine of 2943.55 for misappropriation of government funds while serving as Thurmond postmaster in Charleston West Virginia. The fine equals the embezzled amount.
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Charleston
W. Va
Keller
Federal Court
M. E. Callign
Thurmond
AFL Discusses Immigration Policy In Special Session
New York June 15 the executive council of the American Federation of Labor held a special session to address immigration. The federation representing labor groups nationwide voiced concern over reverse phesus of the immigration problem and objected to proposed measures.
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Executive Council
of Federation of Labor
New York
The
American Federation of Labor
Immigration concerns prompt inquiry into employment agencies
A city committee will investigate alleged use of new immigrants as strike-breakers by employment agencies. President Gompens plans broader immigration probes, traveling to Europe next week to study related labor issues.
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Gompens
Europe
Taft to push corporate tax and income tax amendment
President Taft will send a message to Congress urging a two percent tax on undistributed corporate earnings and a constitutional amendment giving Congress power to tax incomes. Attorney General Wickersham will draft both the amendment and the resolution, with Finance and Judiciary committees expected to report promptly.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Wickersham
Committee On Finance
Committee On the Judiciary
Keeley Cure Business Passes to Schuchat Manager
The Keeley Cure enterprise previously run by Thos. J. Elliott at Wilcoe West Virginia will come under L. Schuchat’s management after July 1 1909. Schuchat will continue operating the business as in the past.
Borah vows to loosen band with Philippines independence stance
Washington news reports Senator Borah declaring support for Philippine independence and opposing U S colonial policy, while the finance committee and other senators clash over tariff provisions. Senator Lafollette’s bid to cut free cigar imports failed 38 to 27 as Aldrich and the committee push silk and window glass amendments.
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Borah
Philippines
United States
Owen
Senate
Philippine Islands
Tech Nicwly
Wrs
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Scott
Stock Market Opens Listless Amid Mixed Movements
The New York stock scene on June 15 shows listless, irregular trading with large trades in Wabash Harriman and United States Steel. Wabash spurred Gould issues while American Sugar slumped four points amid a government inquiry. a three point rally followed as sugar and beet sugar shares recovered later. Bonds moved irregularly.
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New York
Wabash
Harriman
United States Steel
American Sugar
Conference Between Baltimore Blacksmiths and Boiler Makers
A June 11 conference was held in Baltimore between representatives of the blacksmiths and boiler makers from the Baltimore and Ohio railroad shops to discuss issues affecting workers and shop conditions.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Rail workers to vote on counter proposal amid strike
East of Chicago and Superintendent of Motive Power S larris report the new working agreement was continued today. The railroad will present a counter proposition tomorrow morning and its acceptance or rejection will largely shape the future of the ongoing strike.
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Chicago
S[larris
Health resort as last chance condemned for consumptives
Dr. W S Friedman of the Colorado State Conference of Charities and Correction says sending advanced consumptives to health resorts is a grave injustice. He argues such relocations endanger patients, spread hardship, and strain public resources, urging cities and states to fund care locally.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Colorado
W. S. Friedman
Colorado State Conference of Charities and Correction
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Denver
Three Dead in Denver Boiler Explosion at Power Plant
Three known dead and nine severely injured after a 200 ton boiler explosion at the Denver Gas and Electric Co. power plant. One person is fatally injured and three are missing as the boiler collapsed and debris wrecked the building.
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Denver
Col
Denver Gas and Electric Co
Gloucester schooner Senator Gardner fires on French trawler
Word reaches North Sydney of a clash on the Quero bank between the Gloucester Massachusetts fishing schooner Senator Gardner and a French steam trawler. The American captain reportedly fired on the French vessel with a rifle.
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North Sydney
Bl. C
Gloucester
Mass
Senator Gardner
Quero Bank
Two Reported Killed in Bellaire Mill Accident
Two workmen are reported killed and several injured in an accident at the Bellaire Mill of the Carnegie Steel Co in Wheeling West Virginia early this Wednesday morning. The incident follows a fire in the mill area and emergency crews are on scene as investigators assess the cause.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Bellaire
Carnegie Steel Co
George Case Up at Tazewell to Week
Bailey accuses George Graham of crime prompting Estil Jones to testify. Jones is brought from Princeton to testify regarding the case in Tazewell within the week.
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George Case
Tazewell
Bailey
George Graham
Estil Jones
Princeton
Witnesses pass through Bluefield in Graham murder case
Sheriff Ellison and J F Brown escort John Bailey and Estil Jones to Tazewell to testify before the grand jury in the state against George Graham for the murder of Ed George, county clerk. Bailey and Jones are key witnesses. Bailey faces robbery and Jones serves eight months for theft. The grand jury meets today.
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I. J. Ellison
Princeton
J. F. Brown
Richlands
Tazewell County
Bluefield
John Bailey
Estil Jones
Tazewell
George Graham
Ed. George
Batley
Jones
Wailey
Graham
Mr. George
Daily Telegraph
Bailey
Pedestrian killed by steam roller in Chicago incident
Peter Suncino, employed to walk ahead of a steam roller for an asphalt firm, fell in front of the machine at North Avenue and Haleted Street in Chicago and died from his injuries. Investigators labeled the warning process routine in this fatal accident.
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Chicago
Peter Suncino
North Avenue
Haleted Street
ManZan Pile Remedy Ad Promises Fast Relief
An advertisement urges Sauber B as a standard brand for piles and promotes ManZan as a quick cure. It claims instant relief on first use and cure after several days, noting a nozzle on the tube for convenience and listing sellers Tha Coodykoontg Drur Co and Hamburgs at Hawley Mdse Co offering it this week.
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Tha Coodykoontg, Drur Co
Hawley
Mdse. Co
Trouble Makers Ousted and Dr King’s New Life Pills
A fragmented ad item touts Dr King’s New Life Pills easing dyspepsia and indigestion while improving appetite and vigor. It notes 25¢ at druggists and mentions watches and a local jeweler. The clumsy 15-31 line hints at telegraph want ads and Ada Pay.
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Dr. King
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