Convention Will Adopt Unit Rule At Harrisburg Meeting
Publicity agents circulate among delegates as the Democratic state convention opens in Harrisburg to nominate a judge for the superior court and elect four national delegates. Colonel J M Guffey will decide if Pennsylvania's delegation is instructed to vote for W J Bryan in Denver amid pressure for State Treasurer William Berry for second place on the ticket.
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Harrisburg
Bryan, Johnson and Gray
Orhpeum Theatre
Superior Court
William D. Porter
Pittsburg
J. M. Guffey
Pennsylvania
Denver
W. J. Bryan
Col. Guffey
William Berry
Guffey
Pennsylvania Delegation Weighs Uninstructed Vote at Denver
The text notes talk of Bryan as favorite and Colonel Guffey pushing an uninstructed delegation to Denver to leverage conditions. The convention is unlikely to instruct for president but will adopt the unit rule, binding the state delegation to vote as a single bloc.
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Bryan
Pennsylvania
Guffey
Denver
Appeal to Foreign Press From Schlosselburg Prison
Berlin reports a copy of an appeal from seventy three political prisoners at Schlosselburg near St. Petersburg. They claim daily chained confinement with bread and water and recount a director visiting the prison. A prisoner was whipped with the knout for refusing to stand, and wardens beat others with rifle butts, causing serious injuries.
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Berlin
Schlosselburg
St. Petersburg
Prsons
South Dakota Odd Fellows Hold Large Annual Meeting
Sioux Falls reports the 19th annual grand lodge session drawing one of the largest attendance figures for the order. The grand assembly of Rebekahs is meeting as elaborate parade arrangements are completed for tomorrow.
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South D. Fellows
Sioux Falls
Grand Lodge “Meeting
South Dakota
Odd Fellows
Grand Assembly of
Rebekahs
Maiden Senate speech foreshadows party clash over taxes and union
Senator Robert L. Taylor of Tennessee in his maiden Senate address attacks Republican tax and currency policies while warning that federal overreach endangers states. He likens government to a destabilized solar system and questions reform pledges as Congress adds about $8 million to the omnibus public building bill and approves an $11.67 million agricultural package.
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Washington
Senate
Robert L. Taylor
Tennessee
Taylor
Confederacy
White House
Chicago
Bryan
Senate Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds
Jans
House Adjourns. Appropriations, Lands Bills Passed
Washington May 19 The House, aiming to adjourn this week, approves the conference report on the legislative appropriation bill and receives reports on the agricultural and fortifications appropriations. It passes a 150000 delegation for the Tokio exposition and two omnibus public lands and territories measures. A vote on canal zone land lease issuance is postponed as recess is called until tomorrow.
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Washington
United States
Tokio Exposition
Panama Canal Zone
Murder and suicide end family feud of Sperrys in New York
In New York on May 19 George E Sperry Sr a 72 year old millionaire drug exporter is shot dead in his Mine Street office by his son George E Sperry Jr 40 who then shoots himself. The tragedy stems from a planned remarriage to Miss Rachael Blaikie of Orange New Jersey and a family rift.
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New York
George E Sterry
George’. Sperry, Jr
Sperry
Mine Street
Weaver & Sterry, Ltd
George BE. Sperry, Jr
Rachael Blaikie
Orange
N. J
California Democratic Convention Chooses Delegates for Bryan
Fresno May 10 delegates at large chosen for the national convention in Denver. California party adopts resolutions instructing the delegation to support Bryan at the Denver convention.
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Fresno
Cal
California
Denver
Bryan
Corn Up 79 Cents to New Seasonal High in Chicago
Chicago May 1 corn climbed to 79 cents a bushel marking a new seasonal high though not the all time peak. Traders note the gain reflects stronger demand and favorable weather expectations for the corn belt.
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Chicago
Note on Blue Ribbon Var Ua Usage and Flavor
The guidance explains using only half the quantity of other kinds when employing Blue Ribbon Var Ua to maintain delicate flavor. It cautions that excess reduces subtlety and may overpower the dish.
Market your coal to world markets and quotes requested
A Norfork Virginia letter from White Atkinson dated May 17 1931 argues for legitimate access to world coal markets and asks for quotations. The missive also advertises Homer’s Confectionery ice cream with delivery notes and mentions DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve sold by druggists.
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White Atkinson
Norfolk
DeWitt
Divorcesuit claim ties letters to Loeb and Platt
New York May 19 James Miller signs statement alleged to link high Washington officials to obtaining United States Senator Thomas Platts love letters to Mae C Wood. The document says papers would go to Loeb, not Platt, and names Wynne Howe and Loch in the alleged conspiracy.
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New York
Washington
United States
Thomas €. Platt
Mae C. Wood
Miss Wood
Pirct
J. M. Martin Miller
Miller
Senator Platt
Dove
Loeb
Robert A. Wynne
Howe
Platt
Loch
Loch and Platt
London
Martin Miller
Rheims
France
Bryan Says Alabama Result Reflects Misrepresentation
W J Bryan in Philadelphia comments on Alabama primaries where he claimed a delegate victory for Denver. He says Alabama was claimed by the opposition and that returns exposed misrepresentation. He praises friends in Pennsylvania and Alabama for fighting steel trusts and other trusts he says burdened Pennsylvania voters.
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Alabama
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
W. J. Bryan
Denver
Estem
Steel Trust
Death certificate confirms Gunness remains found at farm
In Laporte Indiana on May 19 the coroner turned Jennie Olsen’s death certificate and her body to relatives, marking the official identification of one of the Gunness farm bodies. The seven unidentified corpses were buried in the potter’s field, and Mrs Belle Gunness’s teeth plates were recovered from ashes, supporting that she was burned in the blaze.
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Laporte
Ind
Jennie Olsen
Gunness Farm
Gunness Barn
Potter's Field
Mra
Belle Gunness
Gunness
Belmont Park two year old sets new speed record
At Belmont Park on May 19 Preceptor carried 112 pounds to win the second race over four and a half furlongs in 51 seconds flat. The time surpasses Tanya M.’s previous best of 51 3-4 seconds set at Morris Park on May 12, 1994.
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Belmont Park
N. Y
Preceptor
Tanya M
Morris Park
Bryan Wins Big in Alabama Primary With Three to One Lead
Early returns from yesterday's Alabama primary show Bryan leading Johnson by about three to one. Bryan appears to have carried three delegates and won the state while Johnson if any carried Montgomery Mobile and Birmingham.
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Johnson
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Bryan
Montgomery
Mobile
Indiana G A R encampment opens in Kokomo crowds grow
Indiana G A R members arrive for the twenty-ninth annual encampment in Kokomo Indiana with the opening program at the Alhambra. The Woman's Relief Corps and auxiliary bodies meet as veterans hold a joint state convention for the first time.
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Kokomo
Ind
Indiana
G. A.R
Alhambra
Woman's Relief Corps
Parade of patriotic spirit marks upcoming civic events
Delegates engage in spirited contests for office as flags deck courthouse square and business streets. A grand parade planned for tomorrow will pass through streets adorned with red white and blue. More than a hundred decorated automobiles will highlight the procession.
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Gecsands
Teeth Found in Ruins Confirm Mrs Gunness Identity
Louis Schultz, a miner, found teeth in the ashes matching Mrs. Belle Gunness as coroner Mack weighs a formal finding that the burned body is hers. Dr. I P Norton identified the teeth, supporting prosecutors claims in the Gunness case as the grand jury continues its lengthy proceedings.
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Norton
Ray Lanphere
Leading rail stocks hit year highs in brisk trading
In New York on May 19 leading rail stocks and other shares reached their highest prices of the year amid heavy dealings. Union Pacific Pennsylvania Amalgamated Copper Reading St Paul Union Pacific and Southern Pacific were among securities advancing, marking strong gains in today's market.
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Ew York
Union Pacific
Pennsylvania
Amalgamated Copper
Reading
St. Paul
Michigan Congregational Association Opens In Lansing
Lansing May 19 Delegates from cities and towns across Michigan gather for the sixty seventh annual meeting of the Michigan Congregational Association and the home and foreign mission societies. The opening service in Plymouth church was led by Rev. W. H. Warren of Detroit and Rev. J. W. Sutherland of Lansing. Three business sessions are scheduled daily through Wednesday and Thursday.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan Congregational Association
Home and Foreign Mission
W. H. Warren
Detroit
J. W. Sutherland
Plymouth Church
Holy Rosary rector marks 25 years as priest
Elizabeth New Jersey May 19 Reverend James J Smith rector of the Church of the Holy Rosary today celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of his ordination as a priest. Father Smith is a native of Jersey City and came here from a Newark parish some years ago.
Ilinvis Siwic Medical Society Opens Annual Meeting in Peoria
The Ilinvis Siwic Medical Society opens its annual meeting in Peoria with nearly 1000 physicians and surgeons from across the state in attendance. The conference will remain in session for three days.
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Peoria
Ilinvis Siwic Medical Society
Taft Predicts Panama Canal Excavation in Four Years
Secretary Taft told President Roosevelt the canal excavation will be finished in three and a half to four years based on careful estimates. He added the locks may require as much time as the digging, and he avoided guessing when the canal would be ready for operation. Taft said conditions in the zone are healthy and workers report no complaints.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Taft
White House
Roosevelt
Panama
Educational Work Shaping Church's Future Conference
The third educational conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened in Atlanta on May 19 for a three day session. Prominent educators and church leaders will discuss the churchs educational work with speakers including Henry C. Pritchett, D C Barrow, J H Kirkland, H Snyder, Governor Hoke Smith, T D Willis, W N Ainsworth, Bishop Galloway, W W Smith, J H McCoy, and DuPont Guerry.
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Atlanta
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Henry C. Pritchett
Carnegie Foundation
D. C. Barrow
University of Georgia
J. H. Kirkland
Vanderbilt University
H. Snyder
Woff
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