Prophesied New Jerusalem to Overthrow Churches in Danville
Danville Illinois May 21 a local prophet Abner Markell predicts tomorrow will bring darkness of the sun and a quake of the earth as the New Jerusalem reigns supremely. He says presidential elections and warfare against trusts will be unnecessary and that existing churches will be displaced by the New Jerusalem.
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Ill
Abner F. Markell
Mr. Markwell
Mr. Roosevelt
White House
Markwell
New Jerusalem
Prophet Markwell
Opposition says Taft is short of votes
Washington reports the anti Taft camp claims Taft has only about 300 instruct ed and uncontested votes with nearly 280 uninstructed delegates still to choose. They dismiss Taft as machine made and lacking popular support while Roosevelt clears the way for other temporary officers.
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Washington
Burrows
John R. Malloy
Roosevelt
Taft
Allies
Federal push for national mine disaster inquiry gains support
In Congress, Representative Cooper of Uniontown PA cites Pennsylvanias harsh mine toll 1514 lives lost 1898 1907 to press a 150000 federal investigation need. He argues uniform federal action avoids state loopholes while Gaines WV vows to raise funds to the 150000 goal next session.
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Washington
Cooper
Uniontown
Pennsylvania Bureau of Mining
House
Senate
Geological Survey
Gaines
West Virginia
Prohibition Fight Draws On American City Testimonies
London reports May 21 that English prohibition efforts gain momentum from American city examples. Birmingham Alabama chief of police says prohibition cut crime by about 60 percent and benefits all classes. Cambridge Massachusetts chief notes improved living conditions and more savings among working people.
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England
Camerson Corbett
United States
Birmingham
Alabama
Cambridge
Moss
Dozen Nationalities at Presbyterian General Assembly Kansas City
The Presbyterian Church in America opened its 12th session in Kansas City Missouri with nearly 1000 delegates. Rev William Rts D D of Philadelphia called the meeting to order at 11 oclock as the gathering, representing the south and southwest, convened in the large auditorium.
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General Assembly of Presbyteran Church In America
Kansas City
William Rts
Philadelphia
Osf
Presbyterian Church
Roberts
Assembly elects new moderator amid diverse audience
Flags and banners decorated the hall as representatives of more than a dozen nationalities attended the session. The retiring moderator's opening sermon opened the day before a luncheon recess, then the assembly moved to select a new moderator with several candidates but less intense interest than in prior years.
Antwerp Express Crashes Into Pilgrim Train Killing Dozens
A Belgian rail disaster near Contich when the Antwerp Brussels express struck a pilgrim train at a switch caused massive casualties. By nightfall estimates ranged from sixty dead and about a hundred injured as rescuers and doctors confronted a scene of horror. Authorities opened an investigation.
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Antwerp
Belgium
Contich
Brussels
Lisiter
Ann
Governor signs bill making bucket ban a felony
Albany reports Governor Hughes signed Senator Cassidy's bill amending the penal code to outlaw bucket bans after September 1st. The measure mirrors a Massachusetts law and adds criminal penalties for enforcement.
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Albany
Hughes
Cassidy
Growing in Favor Blue Ribbon Vasilis and Lemon
Growing in favor each day these flavors attract ianeaaid demand and abundant voluntary testimonials from top cooks nationwide praising Blue Ribbon Vasilis and Lemon.
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Vasilis
Last Chance to Pay City Taxes Before Delinquency
Treasury warns taxpayers that all city taxes must be paid by June 1 to avoid delinquency. Unpaid amounts will be returned as delinquent and property may be sold for non-payment. D. G. Lilly is the treasurer.
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D. G. Lilly Ot
Senate Deadlock on Currency Bill Sparks Conference Request
Senate action centers on currency legislation and disagreement with House over a 12 million dollar public buildings appropriation. The chamber approves a national monetary commission and calls for a conference while House aides pass district and agricultural measures and press for coalitions on forestry and mine bureaus.
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Union Station
Senate
Interior Department
Bureau of Mines
White
Southern
Appalachian Mountains
National Forest Commission
Southern Presbyterian General Assembly opens in Greensboro
The forty eighth general assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church convened in Greensboro North Carolina with delegates from Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Missouri North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Texas and Virginia. Retiring moderator Rev James J Howerton D D of North Carolina opened the gathering and preached the annual sermon. Election of a successor is among the first orders of business. Sessions are expected to run about ten days as plans and activities for the denomination are outlined.
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Greensboro
N. C
Gunness case developments loom in Laporte tomorrow
Laporte Ind May 21 Tomorrow promises to bring new findings in the Gunness case Coroner Mack will file official reports on three Gunness children deaths The grand jury is to return true bills to Judge Richter and Sheriff Smutzer will resume digging for bodies in the Gunness yard
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Laporte
Ind
Gunness
Mack
Richter
Laporte Elreult
Smutzer
Gunness Yard
Bronx clergy elected bishops at general conference
Baltimore May 21 The Rev Dr William F Anderson of New York and Rev D Nielson of Nast Theological Seminary Berea Ohio were chosen as bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church at the general conference.
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William F. Anderson
New York
D. Nielson
Nast Theological Seminary
Berea, C
Methodist Episcopal Church
General Coulerena
Parkersburg Chosen For Next Knights Templar Meet
Huntington May 21 Parkersburg selected as the next meeting city by the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of West Virginia at its annual conclave. Officers elected include Grand Commander Charles W. Brown Charleston and Deputy Grand Commander W T Rittenhouse Parkersburg among others.
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W. Va
Knights Templar of
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Charles W. Brown
Charleston
W. T. Rittenhouse
Ed O. Bower
Sistersville
Generw
J. Marshall Hawkins
J. Scott Vandervert
Weston
Francis BE. Nichols
Fairmont
Charles A. Sinsel
A C
Nadenhouses
Martinsville
Harry F. Smith
J. T. Walters
L. H. Clarke
Kyle
Luther W. Blaney
Wheeling
Thomas C. Bowling
Bryan Critiques Pennsylvania Democratic Convention
Harrisburg May 21 W J Bryan after the state Democratic convention said he valued efforts to align the convention with primary voters. He stressed the need for primaries, arguing that uninstructed delegates misrepresent voters and risk placing power in their hands.
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Harrisburg
W. J. Bryan
Pennsylvania
Harlem Bridge Wrecked by Dynamite Blast in New York
A new Harlem branch bridge at Baychester on the New Haven Hartford line was wrecked by a 50 pound dynamite charge under the first span. An earlier attempt to damage other Harlem river bridges failed as a watchman deterred the attackers and their dynamite fell into the river.
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New York
Harlem
New Haven
Hartford
Baychester
Harlem River
Business leaders speak at Lake Mohonk Conference session
May 21 at Lake Mohonk N Y the conference focused on a business man's movement related to its international arbitration objective. Speakers included Marcus M Marks president of the National Association of Clothiers and Jank De La Lanne president of the Nations Board of Trade among others.
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Lake Mohonk
N. Y
Marcus M. Marks
National Association of Clothiers
Jank de la Lanne
The
Nations Board of Trade
RoC Holmes Found Murdered in Chicago Alley
Chicago police report RoC. Hholmes, connected with an electrical company, was murdered and robbed in an alley. His skull was fractured and his neck appeared choked. Holmes had left a hotel gathering of electrical men earlier today. valuables missing and a desperate struggle inferred.
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Chicago
Roc
Hholmes
Suffragettes Riot At Downing Street Office
On May 21 in London, hundreds gathered before Premier Asquith’s Downing Street office to demand equal political rights. Police charged with clubs as the crowd jeered. six arrests were made before the suffragettes dispersed.
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London
Asquith
Downing Street
Rev Dr Hax ter Fullerton Elected Moderator
In Kansas City on May 21 Rev Dr Hax ter Fullerton of St Louis was chosen moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the United States to succeed Rev Dr Willian H Roberts of Philadelphia.
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Kansas City
Haxter Fullerton
St. Louis
Presbyterian Church In the
United States
Willian H. Roberts
Philadelphia
Fleet Enters Straits Reported by Atlantic Squadron
The Wire less Telegraphic Company reports that the Atlantic squadron ships entered the Straits of Juan de Fuca at 12 40 this morning.
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Ore
The
Wireless Telegraphic Company
Atlantic Squadron
Straits of Juan de Vucca
Reuff Jury Disagrees In Bribery Case
The jury in the Abraham Reuff bribery case in San Prencisco California disagreed with a split verdict six for conviction six for acquittal with no clear majority reached and the case to be reconsidered.
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San Prencisco
Cal
Abraham Reuff
Mae C. Wood in the Tombs
Mae C. Wood the plaintiff in a divorce suit against Senator T. C. Platt was committed to the Tombs after Justice O Gorman dismissed the complaint for perjury and ordered $5 000 bail. Frank H Platt testified that copies of letters presented in court were not genuine and none referred to a marriage or message from the senator.
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New York
Mae C. Wood
T. C. Platt
Supreme Court
Tombs Prison
Senator Platt
Miss Wood
O’gormen
Justice O'Gorman
Vais
O'Gorman
Frank H. Platt
Miss Woods
Abraham H. Hummel
Mr. Platt
Mary de Valle Denies Ties to Cardinal Merry del Val
Rome gossip erupts after Mesaggero report claiming Mile Mary de Valle has no link to Cardinal Merry del Val. A singer known by that name disputes the assertion, resisting a name change despite police efforts. Recent mail delivered to the singer’s local venue intensified scrutiny.
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Rome
Messagero
Mile
Mary de Valle
Merry del Val
Vatican
Haseen
Vaticin
Music Hall
Pennsylvania Railroad Declares 3 Percent Semiannual Dividend
Philadelphia May 21 The semi annual 3 per cent dividend of the Pennsylvania Railroad payable May 29 will be paid on the largest amount of capital and distributed among the greatest number of shareholders in the company's history.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
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