Unitarian Name Change Proposal Debated at AUA Meeting
May 26 Boston report details annual AUA finances with receipts totaling 60,018 and investment income 55,000. Treasurers notes expenditures fund church builds in Dayton and Winnipeg, while Rev Lewis G Wilson urges a new name to better fit world opportunities. Rockefeller events noted as background to the era.
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Williams
American Unitarian Association
Dayton
Winnipeg
Man
Unitarian
Lewis G. Wilson
Enid
Estes
Eggs Will Keep Six Months In Fresh Condition
A readable note on preserving eggs, claiming six months’ freshness with simple methods. It emphasizes low cost, water use, and efficiency when egg prices rise, urging readers to try the technique as practical storage guidance.
Commission plan to go to council and reform city government
A city committee recommends adopting a commission form with five members to govern the city. The plan would abolish the board of aldermen and most existing commissions while preserving elected city executives. Each commissioner would serve four years full time, with a salary likely between 3000 and 4000 dollars. The panel favors five over three commissioners and requires 100 to 200 endorsements for candidates. The group plans to report to the common council on July 6.
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Board of Apportionment
Board of Education
Park Commission
Paving and Sewer Commission
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Bureau of Municipal
Clifford B. Wilson
William P. Kirk
John A. Leonard
Frederic A.bartlett
H H. DeLose
Samuel E. Vincent
E. W. Borlande
George
Crawford
George B. Hilts
Louis Kutscher, Jr
Common Council
Crop News Hardens Wall Street Prices
New York May 26 opening market features strength from favorable crop news and Supreme Court decisions on the Titanic disaster. 4% bonds rise two points, preferred shares up half, common up marginally. Noon prices steady with small volume. Marine, General Motors gain over 3 points. U S Steel Amalgamated Copper Reading Union Pacific minor moves. Bonds firm.
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Mercantile Marine
United States Supreme Court
Northwest
U.S. Steel
Amalgamated Copper
Reading
Union Pacific
Nomi- Marine
General Motors
Rumley
Capital Aroused by T. R.'s Visit in Washington
Washington May 26 Col Roosevelt arrives in the national capital for his third visit since leaving the presidency. He will lecture before the National Geographic Society and confer with Progressive leaders in Congress. Planned stops include the White House Smithsonian Lodge home and party headquarters.
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National Capital
Col. Roosevelt
Farmer
Roosvelt
National Geographic Society
Congress
Smithsonian
Roosevelt
White House
President Wilson
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Diplomatic Corps
The
Geographic Society
Progressive Party
Meriden Woman Bequeaths 17000 to Local Churches
Meriden May 26 An inventory filed in probate shows Mrs George R Curtis estate totaling 317509.17 with 10000 to St Andrews Episcopal Church 6000 to All Saints Church and 2000 to St Drew’s Church Bradford. Remainder after debts goes to relatives.
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St. Andrews’ Episcopal Church
All Saints’ Church
St. Drew's Church
Bradford
Decoration Day Hats on Sale in Wide Range
Untrimmed white hats from .48 to 5.00 and Madagascar Panama and genuine South American Panama hats from 1.48 to 7.00. Veils, coats, rainwear, flowers, ribbons, ostrich plumes, and assorted trimmings offered at bargain prices by Saloon Cloth Co.
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Madagascar
Riis Dies at 77 A Pioneer of Urban Reform
Jacob A Riis author and social worker dies at his Barre summer home after a lingering illness. Born 1849 in Ribe Denmark he rose from immigrant worker to NY slum reformer shaping housing and sanitation policy with campaigns that aided Roosevelt and the Croton watershed project. His works include How the Other Half Lives and The Children of the Poor. An unrelated factory explosion in Prussia kills six and injures ten.
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New York Tribune
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Prussia
Land question dominates Mexican mediation talks at Niagara
At Niagara Falls on May 26 Mexican delegates signal readiness to submit a list of presidential possibilities and a declaration of land policy. They seek a provisional government with a cabinet reflecting all factions, fair elections, guaranteed educational reforms, and prompt U S recognition, while Americans press for binding assurances.
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United States
Mexico
Chamber of Deputies
Hope to End Mexican Trouble Without War
Washington reports a cautious hope in administration circles that renewed American military action in Mexico could lead to lasting peace in the southern republic. Observers weigh Carranza’s stance on mediation as officials expect a mediating board and South American good offices to help establish a constitutional government and restore order.
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Mexico
Republic
Mexico City
Carreanza
Smith Murray Co Millinery Sale Cuts Prices Weekly
The Smith Murray Co advertises automatic weekly price cuts on hats and flowers. Hats from last week drop from $2.50 to $1.50 and later to $1.12 then 75 cents if unsold. early arrivals at up to $2.90 may fall. Untrimmed hats and bouquets shown at deep discounts with most items under 50 cents.
Flag for Memorial Day Display Sealed Deal
Old Glory sets include a 4 by 6 foot fast color sewed bunting flag with a 7 foot pole rope and sockets offered at 95 cents.
Tailored women’s suits and dresses in new styles
The advertisement showcases tailored suits for women and misses in popular shades and fabrics with short coats and skirts priced around 37.50 and 10 dollars. It lists black moire coats with ornate details at 15 dollars, crepe dresses with lace and velvet trims from 3.50 to 63.50, and tan or white crepe gowns with lace belts and embroidery plus voile and crepe waists in various effects.
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comPink
Biet & Tongo
Huerta's Straits Rise as Mexico City Tensions Grow
Reports from Mexico City say Huerta faces serious straits due to treasury depletion and unrest among troops and the public. Fears persist that revolts could trigger rioting against foreigners. Refugees from around the republic continue to flee, with Vera Cruz awaiting transport to the United States and about forty Americans left there.
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Huerta
Republic
Vera Cruz
United States
Sailor Son of Hartford Couple Is Missing
Hartford residents Mr and Mrs Samuel H Schaperow report their son James H Schaperow a petty officer on US steamship Chester at Vera Cruz until April 6 was discharged and sailed for the states on a collier the same day. Despite Navy and State Department efforts to locate him, he has not been heard from since March 21.
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Samuel H. Schaperow
Lonergan
Washington
State Department
James H. Schaperow
United States
Chester
Vera Cruz
States
Navy
Schaperow
Presbyterians Face Important Business At Assembly
Chicago May 26 The Presbyterian General Assembly faced unfinished business as committees delayed reform matters. A clash over capital punishment consumed time, resulting in postponement of overall consideration and a negative vote on an unspecified allied measure.
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Chicago
Presbyterian General Assembly
Canadian official backs death penalty sanctions report
A report from the home committee faced delays as the assembly debated religious sanction and adjournment schedules. Earl Gray, former Canadian governor general, arrived in New York with his wife and two children. A fire in Paintsville Kentucky destroyed twelve businesses and damaged many including the National Bank.
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Earl Gray
Canada
New York
Fom
Ottawa
National Bank
Painteville
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