Women Missionary Society reports growth and foreign work
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Klacepe Church presented at the general conference a strong year. Membership rose to 28370, receipts increased, and cooperation with other denominations expanded. Foreign work emphasized China with medical missions and hospitals, training for physicians and nurses, and Christian influence spreading to homes and communities.
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Ascar
China
Kanes Ingola
Phillipines
America
The Ham Revival at Tabernacle Sees People's Testimony
A large gathering at the tabernacle reversed the usual sermon format with the audience speaking. Attendees share testimonies of what Christ has done, while a jovial mood and prayer times at 4:18 and 1:45 draw Christians together for multiple afternoons.
Refugees Flee Flood District as Relief Efforts Continue
Refugees pour from Pointe Coupee parish after floods trap families for days. Many are blind or exhausted. women and children suffer torn clothing and wet conditions. Railroad lines ferried about 7000 people along the affected area while aid ships reach Morgan and nearby, with two hundred refugees awaiting morning transport.
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Melville
Ue Me- Crem
Pointe Coupee Par
Pointe Coupes
MorKanes
Batchelor _ s
Ana Basta
Morgan
Roosevelt Leads at Texas GOP Convention Despite Uninstructed Delegates
Roosevelt holds a strong lead over Taft in Texas despite many delegates remaining uninstructed. Returns from two-thirds of yesterday’s caucuses show Roosevelt with 77 delegates and partial tallies. The balance of power rests with uninstructed delegates as counties convene, potentially altering the outcome before the convention.
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Texas
Roosevelt Willo
Tatin
Roosevelt
The Maryland cruiser seized in a knox diamonds theft
A Maryland cruiser was seized today as it was charged with robbing the wife of Secretary of State Knox of diamonds valued over 2000 dollars. The Associated Press reports details from Los Angeles. Earlier, telegraphs from Rhodes claimed a victory as Italian troops landed and the city’s Latin troops prepared.
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Maryland
Knox
Associated Prem
London
Rhodes
Wilson Wins Texas by Large Majority at State Convention
Wilson secured a decisive lead at the Texas Democratic state convention with 64 votes tracked by noon. Harmon and Clark trailed, while Clark faced reconciling factions as delegates reported from 29 counties.
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Breuchy
Amora Prom
Dalian
Texan
Olee Wwyontordas
Harmon and Clark
Wilkon Raturne
Harmon
Clark
Republican County Convention Concludes With Tie for Chairman
The Republican county convention met after noon at a colored church in Freedman town with about sixty precincts represented. A tie for chairman arose between J. A. Myera and Beverly Thornton, who was declared elected by the county chairman. Delegates to the state and congressional conventions were chosen, with A. J. Thornton, W. Knox, John D. Daly, Jr., and Tyler Haswell named as delegates to the state convention, and John D. Daly, Tyler Haswell, E. W. Knox, P. Landry as delegates to the congressional convention. Alternates listed.
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Freedman Town
E.W. Knox
J. A. Myera
Beverly Thornton
Tome
Beverly Thinvaton
Ard Thip
Myern
Jarew
J. A Mlyerm
Tobert
Taft
Jeounty
A. J. Thornton
W. Knox
John D. Daly, Jr
Tyler Haswell
Dolenstes
John D. Daly
E. W. Kuiox
P. Landry
A.B. Thornton
E. Scott
Charles Shelton
Louis Hood
Confederate Veterans Session Opens in Macon
Confederate Veterans in Macon assemble for reunion with morning tributes to fallen comrades and leaders. Afternoon session will consider future meeting sites with candidates including San Antonio Jacksonville Chestia nooka and Louisville amid sponsor and maid tributes.
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Confederate Veterans IN
Macon
Amnociatet
Nacon
May
United
Wan Antonio
Jackeanville
Chastianooka
Louisville
Pines
Sonn of Veterane
WENA BORER UNIT LEAVES FOR MEXICAN BORDER
From Monterey California in May the Twelfth Infantry Company O UV ALG left today for the Mexican border. It follows a unit that went to Yuma last week.
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Associated
Monterey
Cal
1 Twelfth Infantry
Uv, & AL
Tiajusua
Yuma
Topeka to Chicago Rooseelt Delegation Formed
In Topeka Kansas today Col Roose elt will head most of the state delegation to the national convention in Chicago. Action taken at the state convention in Independence and at the congressional district conventions shapes the lineup.
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Topeka
Kan
Roose
Uniower
Chicago
Important Decision on Improvement District Bond Approval
In Avatin Texas on May 8 the Supreme Court considered a Liberty county matter regarding improvement district bonds. The panel indicated bond allowances could exceed a quarter of the real estate valuation, signaling a potential shift in valuation limits and bond issuance guidelines.
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Avatin
Texan
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