Defend Church Music Debate Splits Clergy Over Hymns
Charles Galloway criticizes current church music as lightweight and inappropriate in a paper to the Music Teachers Association. Reverend Henson Bustard and James Alexander defend diversity in worship, arguing tunes must suit listeners and uplift belief, while Sankey and others are praised for reaching broad congregations.
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Bandits threaten rich Mexican city of Torreon
Insurgents swarm along the Torreon rail corridor with guns and belts. Northern Mexico braces as a trainload of infantry arrives from Monterey. Torreon, a major banking hub in Coahuila, fears pillage amid a growing rebel force and a burning bridge on the railroad.
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Democrats Hopeful for House Gains in Next Term
Democratic members of Congress, lingering after the last session, are more hopeful about winning seats in the next House than about Bryan’s chances. They expect the Denver convention to shift momentum and plan to move the party committee to Chicago to focus on the midwest. They say reducing Ohio’s GOP margin by 25,000 could net several Democratic pickups.
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Adventists Camp Ends With Temperance Rally
Newton June 28 The Seventh Day Adventists closed their annual camp meeting with a temperance rally in the gospel tent. About 2000 attendees, the largest crowd since June 18, heard addresses by Rev C E Spaulding A G Daniells Mrs Mary FE Cheney and others with H F Kerring presiding and P F Bicknell giving the benediction.
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Massachusetts
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Boston
Nina M. Bierle
New England
Rioters Attack Mayor’s Home in Coahuila Riot
From Saltillo comes word that 200 rioters attacked the residence of Mayor Thomas Zertuche in Viesca, killing several. The Zertuche family reportedly escaped as the mob cut telephone lines and tore up the railroad. Cavalry units were sent toward the scene amid unclear motives.
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American wealth menaced by insurgent drives in Torreon
The despatches name Coahuila and Chihuahua border cities as targets of insurgent forces. Torreon, a major Mexican commercial and industrial hub near American interests, sits at the junction of the Mexican Central and International railways and hosts many American residents and investments. The city lies in southwestern Coahuila about 600 miles north of.
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22 Killed as Las Vacas Falls to Military
Las Vacas is now in full military control after an attack. A Del Rio messenger reports 22 killed including both sides, many wounded, and Captain Perez wounded in a critical condition. Prisoners taken number eight. Lester Lopez and Macho Galindo were reportedly killed or fled into Mexico.
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Las Vacas Quiet as Forces Claim Control After Skirmishes
In Las Vacas the situation improved and troops have full control as revolutionaries flee toward the mountains. Cavalry pursues, communications reopen, and known individuals may pass into Mexico. Reports confirm nine soldiers and twelve revolutionists killed.
Mexican revolution news quiet in Ciudad Porfirio Diaz
Eagle Pass Texas June 28 There are no new developments in the Mexican revolution at Ciudad Porfirio Diaz The town and military authorities patrol the area guards are stationed at all entrances soldiers are forming scouting parties in the surrounding country
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Bryan Faces His Fight Upon Injunction Plank
Denver dispatch reports a brewing split at the Democratic convention over an anti-injunction plank. Bryan seeks a Nebraska style plank to curb injunctions in labor disputes, while Gompers and many delegates push for a stronger line. Colorado’s Charles S. Thomas signals opposition and a potential committee floor clash looms.
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Bryan Faces Objections to Nebraska Injunction Plank
The Denver platform plank on injunctions draws fire from a Democratic lawyer who argues it would upend chancery practice. Mayor Brown shows the letter to Bryan who may accept wording tweaks to avoid broad legal backlash. Critics say the plank could spark nationwide opposition from leading lawyers unless modified to allow interlocutory decrees in irreparable cases.
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Bryan Men Hope Clayton To Be Permanent Chairman
Henry D. Clayton of Alabama is the Bryan camp’s favored choice for permanent chairman as Theodore Bell is named temporary chair. The group sees Bailey’s health removing southern opposition and anticipates a Clayton leadership amid platform debates and a lively vice presidential scramble.
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Bryan speaks briefly at Lincoln address
June 28 in Lincoln Nebraska a large audience heard Raymond Robbins a Chicago settlement worker address the crowd with William J. Bryan introducing him Bryan’s remarks were short and carefully chosen and he left the platform to some disappointment as the audience expected political campaign remarks The piece notes that the working classes are often underrepresented and rarely voice their own interests.
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Murine Eye Remedy for Weary Red Eyes
Murine eye remedy marketed for red sore weak and watery eyes promises soothing relief. The ad highlights eye discomfort relief and claims rapid soothing action for irritated eyes.
Malden’s Non-Union Duck Sets Egg Record at Four
In Malden Freddy Smith's pet duck laid four eggs in one day, with subsequent daily contributions. The duck, hatched with 26 siblings, gained fame after routine two-egg days and a Friday four-egg matinee and evening showing.
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John Douglass Dorchester printer dies after illness
Boston printer John Douglass died at his home 7 Erie street Dorchester yesterday afternoon after a long illness. Born in Indiana in the early 1840s he moved to Boston about 35 years ago and served Typographical Union 13 in many roles including secretary from 1885 to 1893. He aided the nine hour movement in Boston printing and was later assistant superintendent of the city printing plant. He was a Civil War veteran.
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Wagner Day Set For July 16 In Pittsburg Fans
Pittsburg fans will celebrate Wagner Day on July 16 at Exposition Park with the home team Pittsburg facing the Bostons. Hans Wagner will be honored for his great work, and a token of appreciation will be presented during the game. A local drive seeks contributions under $1.
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Section hand killed dodging trains at Castle Square Bridge
Vincenzo Boccelli aged 35 of 7 Commercial Street, a section hand for the Boston and Albany, was struck by an outward-bound express and killed instantly at Castle Square Bridge. He dodged an inward-bound train and stepped in front of the other, causing the tragedy.
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