Teaching Comparative Religion to Prevent Calamitous Mistakes
A conference report urges thorough training in comparative religion for missionaries. It calls for lectureships, endowments, and specialized field work to understand non Christian faiths and reduce missteps abroad. It argues that home colleges must provide basic and advanced training before field service. It suggests conferences review progress and expand field inquiries to improve missionary effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
International Missionary Conference
Commission On
D. S. Cairns
D. D
United Free Church College
Aberdeen
Using Comparative Religion to Explore Christian Faith
The article argues that comparative religion is frequently misused to claim Christianity is just one of many faiths. It insists rightly used study sheds light on undeveloped elements of Christianity and would be valued if responses from five major regions were accessible in full detail.
Bluefield Car Fails to Win Prize in Seven Day Run
New York June 19 Special The seven day run from Atlanta to New York saw eight of seventy starters finish with perfect scores across divisions. The Bluefield car in class 5 failed to prize, suffering a 27 point penalty, while the small Hupmobile won a class prize amid a field dominated by high power makes.
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Atlanta
New York
New York Herald
Ford
E. M. Willingham
Cadillac
D. K. McColl
Bennettsville
S. C
Mitchell
Good Roads Committee
Winston-Salem
N. C
R. S. Towe
Pullman
Pullman Motor Company
York
Columbia
Marieellus Rambo
Birmingham
Ala
Pope-Hartford
Edward Inmen
A. L. Almond
Pope-Toledo
Edward M. Durant
Lozier
Asa G. Candler, Jr
F. H. McGill, Jr
W. W. Wallace
Charlotte
W. Kk. Wimpy
P. O. Parmalee
Bluefield
Brush
West Virginia Gets 262 500 From Public Building Bill
Washington reports the public building bill was sent to the house for quick adoption. West Virginia allocations include Charleston 100000 plus 125000 already allotted, Griffton 85000, Huntington 25000, Moundsville 15000, Parkersburg 20000, Wellsburg 10000, Williamson 7500 totaling 262500.
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Washington
West Virginia
Charleston
Grafton
Huntington
Moundsville
Parkersburg
Wellsburg
Wlliamson
Total
WEDDING OF MISS FRANCES LAMONT AND FRANCIS ROBBINS JR
Society guests travel from New York to Millbrook for the marriage of Frances Cleveland Lamont daughter of the late Daniel Lamont and Francis Le Baron Robbins Jr. The ceremony occurred at Grace Church at noon with a reception at the bride’s mother’s country home. Oregon University set to hold its 34th commencement with baccalaureate sermon by Luther R. Dyott D D and graduation exercises to follow.
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Frances Cleveland Lamont
Francis le Baron Robbins
New York
Millbrook
Daniel Lamont
Cleveland
Francis le Baron Robbins, Jr
Grace Church
Oregon University
Eugene
Ore
University of Oregon
Luther R. Dyott
First Congregational Church of
Portland
University
Statehood and Railroad Bills Secured by Speaker Cannon
Washington June 19 The old rules of the house were defended by Speaker Cannon as critics were scored for their views. The house approved the conference report on the railroad bill and the statehood bills for Arizona and New Mexico, awaiting presidential approval. The general deficiency bill for nearly six million dollars also passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Cannon
Fifty-First Congress
Cooper
Wisconsin
Senate
Arizona
New Mexico
Bristow
Committee On the Judiciary
United States
Carter
Postal Savings Bank
Lorimer
Ilinois
Committee On Privileges and
Railroad Bill Signed by President in Washington
The president signed the railroad bill late tonight in Washington. The action confirms congressional approval and marks a milestone for rail projects.
Queen's Own Rifles Mark Centennial With Week of Events
The Queen's Own Rifles of Toronto launches a seven day centennial celebration plus a reunion of former members. Pageants illustrating key events in Canadian history will be presented, with the unit playing an active role in many performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Queen's Own
Rfles
Singer Manufacturing declares 30 million stock dividend
New York on June 18. The Singer Manufacturing Company directors met and declared a 30 million stock dividend for shareholders. The company reported a surplus of 30 million but chose stock rather than cash, making the payout visible to holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Singer Manufacturing Company
Steek
British sportsmen sail to see Johnson Jeffries fight
A large party of British sportsmen sails from London on the Lusitana to San Francisco to attend the Johnson Jeffries bout next month, attracted by a $525 round trip fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Se Lusitana
San Francisco
German Ambassador to Speak at Madison University
Count von Pernstorff the German ambassador to the United States arrived in Madison to deliver the commencement address at the University of Wisconsin. The event marks the baccalaureate address with Monday observed as class day at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Count von Pernstorff
United Staes
University of Wisconsin
Uni
Alumni Day and Graduation Exercises Planned
The university schedules alumni day for Tuesday and graduation exercises for Wednesday, outlining events for graduates and former students.
May coal output on Norfolk and Western dips from April
May production across several mines for the Norfolk and Western Railway totaled 1,243,086 net tons with 201,023 dollars in value. The grand total for May was 1,444,108 net tons, slightly below April's 1,453,835 net tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western Railway
Joseph W. Coxe
Charleston Next Year Chosen For Mine Inspectors Meet
The Mine Inspectors Institute of the United States will hold its next meeting in Charleston West Virginia in June. Delegates from Ohio and other states competed for the honor with West Virginia winning by ten votes on the second ballot. John Laing WV mine department chief delivered the event speech praising Charleston as the meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mine Inspectors Institute of the
United States
Charleston
Ohio
West Virginia
West Virgina
William Nicholson
Chicago
John Laing
Robbery Report In Graham Man Burglarized In City
T L Lyons of Graham alleges he was robbed of 200 dollars while in the city last night. He says Bob Jamison brought him to a White's boarding house room where the theft occurred. A traveling man who followed Lyons to the room observed the missing money and noted Lyons had about eight dollars in silver. Jamison was arrested but evidence seems weak. Lyons's wife secured a warrant and took him home. Lyons was intoxicated at the time.
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T. L. Lyons
Graham
White
Bob Jamison
Jamison
Lyons
Hin
Kentucky Coal Output in 1909 Reveals Eastern Gain
State Mine Inspector Norwood reports Kentucky coal production for 1909 at 10,206,145 tons, up 490,368 from 1908, driven by Eastern Kentucky gains. Western Kentucky fell 46,435 tons. Total value $9,615,832, average $0.419 per ton, down 5.51 cents. Produced by 30 companies, 18,776 workers, 14,958 underground. 121 accidents, 33 underground fatalities.
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Norwood
Kentucky
Western Kentucky
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets Boost Our Nerves
A vintage product note announces Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets to brace nerves, banish sick headache, prevent despondency and invigorate the system, sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Sauer’s Largest Sale on Flavoring Extracts in U S
The C F Sauer Co announces the biggest sale in the United States for flavoring extracts. Sauer’s pure extracts are highlighted as the leading choice for cooks and bakers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Sauer Co
United States
Sauer's
Roosevelt Returns Home After Long Absence Welcomed Warmly
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt set foot on home soil in New York after fifteen months abroad. He greeted neighbors at Oyster Bay and rode in a marine parade ashore before brief family reunions. Roosevelt pledged no political statements during his return and said he would refrain from discussing politics for the moment.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Theron Butler
Eleanor Butler Alexander
Oyster Pay
Col
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Batery
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Central Park
Lomeward
Long Island
General Grant
San Francisco
Admiral Dewey
Philippines
William J. Bryan
Grant
Dewey
Roosevelt Returns to Oyster Bay After Rainy Homecoming
Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Oyster Bay at six oclock on a special Long Island Railroad train from New York. Despite heavy rain the town gathered at the station as the former president walked through the mud to the ball park where a grand stand awaited.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Long Island Railroad
Roosevelt Neighbors Association of Nasau Couny
Long Island City
Roosevelt
Ball Park
Homecoming address opens high school event
Five hundred high school pupils gathered for a Homecoming event. United States district attorney William J. Young delivered a welcoming address as Coli Roosevelt responded in turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walliam J. Youngs
United States
Coli Roosevelt
Intercollegiate Shoot Opens At National Guard Range
The Intercollegiate Shooting Tournament began this morning at the National Guard range in Washington b C under the National Rifle Association. Teams of six men from colleges and universities nationwide are eligible to compete in the event running June 18.
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Washington
B. C
Waat
National Guard
National Rifle Association of Americon
United States
Williamson Girl Tries to Kill Self After Jealousy Incident
In Williamson West Virginia on a Friday night Dolly Varney fired a 38 caliber pistol at her breast after learning Grover C. Williamson had been with Marie Ada Thacker in Riverside Park. The shot left Varney unconscious and critically wounded while Williamson and Thacker were at the park. Varney’s condition is grave and recovery doubtful.
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Willamson
W. Va
j—Crazel
Grover C. Williamson
Riverside Park
Marie Ada Thacker
Logan
Dolly Varney
Miss Varney
Miss Thacker
Williamson
Itill
Fight saga heads to Reno for Jeffries Johnson bout
San Francisco reports a Rio tale centering on a postponed Langford Kaufman fight and the Jeffries Johnson clash. Reno bids to host the century battle while Rickard seeks support from Reno Goldfield and Ely committees. Promoter Louis Blot capitulated after Governor Gillett ordered the stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Reno
Fimle Brigade
Nevada
Rickard
Goldfield
Ely
Jeffries
Johnson
Lous Blot
Gillett
Public Building Bill Carries $19,288,500
Omnibus public building bill reported to the House carries authorizations for 19,288,500 in appropriations with 5,085,000 for continuing contracts. Provisions include new building sites at Wytheville Virginia and Grafton West Virginia and cost increases for Charleston West Virginia. The bill also lists Hampton Virginia as a new building project with 80,000.
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Washington
House
Taft
Congress
Cannon
Virginia
Wytheville
West Virgina
Grafton
Charleston
Hampton
Inhuman Father Caught at Portsmouth
Huntington June 18 special. 11. C. Carter wanted at Stone Branch Logan county on a charge of assaulting his thirteen year old daughter was apprehended at Portsmouth Ohio today. In a quarrel between two miners at Dingess Run Logan county today William Cotton riddled the body of William Chambers with bullets Cotton made his escape.
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Huntington
W. Va
C. Carter
Stone Branch
Logan County
Portmouth
Ohio
Dingess Run
William Cotton
William Chambers
Cotton
Death of Infant in Cabin Fire Shocks Bluefield
A south Bluefield log cabin fire killed fifteen month old Karl Steele as mother monitored two older children outside. Neighbors Bailey and Frank Spencer restrained the mother from entering the flames, saving lives elsewhere. the body was recovered charred, and doctors warned the mother faced emotional collapse. The house belonged to Awk Valley, with a history of similar tragedies in the area.
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South Bluefield
George Steele
Karl
Bailey
Frank Spencer
M. HL. Vincent
Bitte Batley
Ueehold
Spencer
Hawkins Undertaking
Awk Valley
Brotherhood Conference in Western Canada Attendees Gather
Members of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew travel from many points across Western Canada for a three day conference in Regina Sask. The program features speakers including Archdeacon Lloyd Saskatoon Hon T Mayne Daly Willipeg Reverend Harold G King Fort William and Reverend C Carrwhers Lloydminster.
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Regina
Sask
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Canada
Archdeacon Lloyd
Saskatoon
T. Mayne Daly
Willipeg
Harold G. King
Fort William
C. Carrwhers
Lloydminster
Option Girl Marries Russell After Breach Suit Testimony
Miss Ednth Isabella Gibney known as The Option Girl wed John Cumming Russell, a city salesman, in St Louis, after Klaus J Steiner testified he held a six months option on her hand in a breach of promise case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Ednth Isabella Gibney
Klaus J. Steiner
Pittsburger
John Cumming Russell
Destroyer Warrington Launched at Cramp Yard in Philadelphia
The torpedo boat destroyer Warrington was successfully launched at Cramp Shipbuilding Company in Philadelphia. The Warrington weighs 480 tons displacement and is a sister ship to the Wreble, joining Sterrett and several other destroyers recently launched or under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Warrington
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Wreble
Sterrett
Taft Attends College of St Thomas Commencement
President Taft was guest of honor at the College of St Thomas annual commencement in Villa Nova Pennsylvania. He received the honorary degree of doctor of jurisprudence during the exercises conducted by the noted Catholic institution of learning.
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Taft
Villa Nova
College of St Thomas
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Mining Institute of United
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Col. Roosevelt
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