Death Claims Noted Preacher and Author
Rev John Watson D D known as Alan MacLaren died in Mount Pleasant Iowa at age 69. English Presbyterian minister and author born Manningtree Essex November 3 1850 educated at Edinburgh New College Tubingen. Lyman Beecher lecturer at Yale 1896 moderator of the synod 1900 and author of works including The Upper Room The Mind of the Master The Potter's Wheel.
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John Watson
Alan MacLaren
Manningtree
Essex
Edinburgh University
New College
Edinburgh
University of
Tubingen
Free Church of Scotland
Barclay
Logiesmond
Perthshire
Saint Matthew
Glasgow
Sefton Park Presbyterian Church
Liverpool
Lyman Beecher
Yale
Synod
Presbyterian Church of England
Highland Sketches Lead Bonnie Brier Bush Collection
A 1894 popular compilation of Highland life sketches titled Bonnie Brier Bush includes tales like The Days of Auld Lang Syne Afterwards and Rabbi Saunders along with other portraits of parish life and character.
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Bonnie Brier Bush
Auld Lang Syne
Rabbi Saunderson
Vote Today for Continued Public Improvements Ballengee Mustard Buchanan
Citizens are urged to support Ballengee Mustard and Buchanan in today’s election to back ongoing public improvements. The notice emphasizes backing these candidates to sustain local projects and community progress.
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Ballengee
Mustard
Buchanan
Thirteen Political Prisoners Freed in Easter Prison Plot
A daring Easter prison uprising at Alexandrovsk near Yekaterinistan freed thirteen political prisoners. Rebels killed the chief inspector and detonated two bombs during high mass in the prison chapel, while the rest of the empire reported no anti Jewish incidents.
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St. Petersburg
Alexandrovsk
Yekaterisnolan
Defense seeks bill of particulars in Heywood murder case
Defense counsel led by Clarence Darrow asks for a bill of particulars ahead of William D. Heywood’s murder trial for the Steunenberg case. Judge Fremont Wood will decide next Wednesday if such disclosure is warranted. Separately, Seattle socialism delegates mock President Roosevelt as undesirable citizen and condemn officials while urging proof of incitement claims.
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Boise
Idaho
William D. Heywood
Western Federation of Miners
Steunenberg
Fremont Wood
Heywood
Clarence Darrow
Moyer, Heywood and Pettibone
Wood
William Heywood
Public approval drive continues for current administration
Citizens are asked to back ongoing public improvements by endorsing the present administration. The appeal frames upgrades as essential progress supported by local leadership and funded plans. Community leaders urge turnout to reinforce stable governance and project momentum.
Build Your Residence With R L Morris Co Plans Estimates
If you are thinking of building a residence see R L Morris & Co and get plans and estimates Frame or brick All work guaranteed satisfactory Residence phone 456 R L Morris & Co.
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R. L. Morris & Co
Weather Outlook for West Virginia
Forecaster warns showers Tuesday and likely Wednesday across parts of West Virginia with possible cool temperatures and unsettled skies throughout the period.
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West Virginia
Roanoke Tops Portsmouth. Other Leagues Weather Affected Play
Virginia League results show Roanoke 2 Ports mouth 7, Danville 4 Richmond, Norfolk-Lynchburg postponed by rain. National and American Leagues report multiple rainouts and wet grounds with few complete games. Local voters urged to back the current administration and endorse Ballengee Mustard and Buchanan on the Republican ticket for good government.
Tornado Devastates North Texas Villages Leaves Fatal Toll
May 6 Fort Worth reports indicate a severe storm in northern Texas reaching tornado strength. At least three people are dead and many injured as villages are wiped out. Widespread damage to crops and property is noted while communications are down, delaying full casualty and damage assessment.
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Texas
Associated Press Dispatch
Fort Worth
Unreasonable Rates Prompt Tariff Clash
The report accuses a company of charging excessive strawberry rates and nearly terminating its special shipper service. It claims the firm secured a new higher fruit tariff from the Interstate Commerce Commission through gross misrepresentation.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Break in Cuban Cigar Makers Strike
Havana on May 6 reports a break in the cigar-makers strike as several independent manufacturers yield to strikers' demands. They switch to American money from Spanish gold while the trust rejects overtures and pledges to continue the fight with support from Florida and elsewhere.
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Havana
Florida
United States
Married Man Elopes With a Young Girl in Pocahontas Case
J H Briggs thirty one year old and married was arrested in Roanoke with sixteen year old Lora Meredith on elopement charges. Detectives Griffin and Wright of the Baldwin force found them at a boarding house. a Bristol minister’s certificate claimed a May 4 marriage. Briggs returned to Pocahontas. his wife and four children remain in West Virginia.
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Roanoke
J. H. Briggs
Pocahontas
Lora Meredith
Griffin
Wright
Baldwin Force
Briggs
Kimball Avenue
Sixth Street
Grl
Parson Burroughs
Bristol
West Virginia
Mr. Teel
Bigamist
Forty-six Meat Packers Shut After Inspection Law
Chicago May 6 Forty six establishments have quit interstate trade in meats as the enforcement of inspection law takes effect. Mr A D Melvin chief of the bureau of Animal Industry says many closed because owners ignored the law claiming it only applied to big packers.
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Chicago
A. D. Melvin
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Melvin
Vote for balanced reform candidates Bal lengee Mustard and Buchanan
Voters are urged to back Bal lengee Mustard and Buchanan for good government. The editorial promotes trusted reform aligned with proven governance practices and urges support at the polls.
Satisfactory Resolution Seen in Guatemalan-Mexican Dispute
Washington May 6 Dr Herrarte Guatemalan minister received a cable from the foreign affairs minister stating the difficulty with Mexico will be satisfactorily adjusted.
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Washington
Dr. Herrarte
Mexico
Buy Where People Just Go and Get There First At Midway
The piece argues that current city growth favors a longstanding Bluefield pattern and will continue, urging readers to act in Midway as a prudent choice. It claims the main points are well known to thoughtful readers and dismisses the value of arguments for the unthinking.
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Midway
Minute World Wire Digest May 6 1930s
Multiple brief dispatches report events across the globe. Governor Hughes approves child labor reforms. Queen Victoria’s accouchement anticipated around May 20. Modderfontein mine blast kills 3 whites and 15 natives. Wilkes-Barre jury finds eleven guilty in Black Hand case. Turkish forces suffer losses in Yemen rebellions. Longshoremen strike hits New York and Hoboken docks. Bobby Walthour injured after a race crash in Arfuere. France and Japan discuss Far East understanding. Count Otto von Waldenstein alive at Klamath Falls. Southern Morocco in rebellion, local leaders reject Sultan Mulai-Abi-Del-Asna.
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Spain
Johannesburg
Transvaal
Modder Fontein
Wilkesbarre
London
Constantinople
Yemen
Walthour
Paris
Associated Press
France
Japan
Far East
Portland
Oregon
Oregonian
Klamath Falls
Ore
Otto von Waldenstein
Willow's
Cal
Tangier
Morocco
Mulai-Abi-Del-Asna
Fez
Sensational Testimony Expected During Trial
The trial of J. Jay Dunn Chas L Croz and Frank Emmett for conspiracy to defraud the United States over defective war vessel tubes opened in Pittsburgh before Judge Nathaniel Wing. Frank L Emmott pleaded guilty and turned state's evidence, signaling sensational testimony to come.
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Pittsburg
J. Jay Dunn
Chas. L. Croz
Frank Emmett
Shelby Steel Tube Company
Greenville
United States
Pennsylvania
Louisiana
Maryland
Charleston
Nebraska
Minnesota
Vermont
Washington
Tennessee
United States District Court
Nathaniel Wing
Frank L. Emmott
John W. Dukle
Emmott
Tucker Seeks Funds to Finish Jamestown Exposition
President Tucker of the Jamestown Exposition says a $400,000 mortgage is issued and expected to be taken up soon as he visits Washington. He hopes ten to fifteen good days will secure landing day plans for Jamesown on May 18.
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Washington
President Tucker
Tucker
Jamestown
Immigration Commissioner Watson to Face Hearing in Washington
Immigration Commissioner Watson of South Carolina will be given a hearing by the National Immigration Commission in Washington on Friday. He has traveled abroad several times to recruit immigrants for work opportunities in the southern United States, and the commission is eager to hear his views.
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Washington
Watson
South Carolna
National Immigration Commission
Pink Star Wins Kentucky Derby In Slow Time
Pink Star, the longest priced horse, won the Kentucky Derby by two lengths over Zal with Ovalande third. Muddy track slowed the race to 2 12 3 5, the slowest Derby time on record as over thirty thousand spectators watched including Congressman and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth.
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Louisville
Pink Star
Zal
Ovalande
Irun
Nicholas Longworth
Children Burned to Death During Mother's Absence
Three children named Dominique were burned to death at Blind River near Sault Ste. Marie Michigan when their mother left to visit a neighbor. Neighbors found the blaze but could not rescue them. Ages ranged from six months to six years.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Dominique
Blind River
Aged Woman Found Dead. Police Probe Suspected Murder
New York May 6 The death of wealthy Mrs. Sophy Altemen prompted police investigation amid suspicions of murder. Coroner’s physician reports she had been dead at least four days before her body was discovered yesterday.
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New York
Sophy Altemen
Strawberry Shippers Claim Unjust Rates on Rail Line
The Interstate Commerce Commission received a complaint from the American Fruit Union of Cincinnati on behalf of strawberry shippers. It targets the Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railway Company between Chattanooga and Hartman Tennessee and from points south of the Chattanooga Southern and the Southern railway. The petition contends the defendant railroad is charging unjust rates.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Texas Pacific Railway Company
American Fruit Union
Ohio
Chattanooga
Hartman, Tenn
Chattanooga Southern Railroad
The
Southern Railway
Ryan’s loan saves Jamestown Exposition aid
New York May 6 Wall Street reports Thomas F Ryan lent four hundred thousand dollars to rescue the Jamestown Exposition. He secured a mortgage on the exposition grounds and buildings to protect the loan. Kodol advertised as stomach relief with guaranteed relief plan sold by druggists.
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New York
Walll Street
Thomas F. Ryan
All Drugslats
Local election for city offices on presidential balance
Polls opened at 4 57 and closed at 6 56 sundown for two councilmen at large and one supervisor. Republican ticket lists Ballengee Mustard Buchanan. Democratic ticket lists Barger Morrisett Thornton. Voters urged to back continued prosperity and municipal progress.
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Board of Supervisors
Smith Store
Crockett
Mercer and
Bluefield Avenue
City
Fourth Ward
Raleigh Street
Fifth
Anderson
Sixth Ward
Obenshain & Bailey
Seventh Ward
Crystal
Pulaski Street
Eighth Ward
Reese Street
L. Ballengee
Chas. H. Mustard
Virginia country cured ham advertised by Sublette and Barnes
An advertisement notes Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder trouble and mentions a fresh ham supply from Sublette and Barnes with a Virginia country cured ham claim. It cites G. H. Wade and includes a May date cue 5 4 3t.
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Foley
G. H. Wade
Lucullus
Sublette & Barnes
Foley Honey and Tar and Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup Ad
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy exempt from opiate restrictions under the Pure Food and Drug Law. It also urges Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup for children and adults, touting no opiates and a pleasant taste. Products sold by G. H. Wade and other druggists.
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Foley
G. H. Wade
Kennedy
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