Texas Baptists grapple with lawsuits over convention action
Waco Texas November 13 The General Convention of Texas Baptists officially addressed rival lawsuits between J B Cranfil and Dr A W Hayden and others over convention seats. The body unseated several members and appointed a committee to collect voluntary contributions to cover legal costs for defending suits. The convention plans to meet next year in San Antonio.
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Robber Strikes Potters in Chicago Home
Mrs Orrin W Potter, wife of a Chicago steel magnate, was assaulted by a masked negro burglar at her residence shortly after 1 AM. The attacker chloroformed her, struck her head with a slingshot, and fled as daughters cried for help. Police find a chloroform bottle with a label and suspect an outside accomplice. The 80-year-old suspect wore well attire. Mr Potter woke during the escape.
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Two Railway Fatalities Reported in Texas
In Dublin a man named Murphy was run over and killed instantly by a Fort Worth and Rio Grande switch engine. In McGregor Santa Fe conductor Thomas Ferrer was knocked from an extra train by a waterspout and died.
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Mrs Hancock Disappears In New York City
Mrs. Hancock wife of Captain Hancock United States army stationed at Manila vanished Monday afternoon in New York wearing valuable jewelry and carrying money. She had a Fortress Monroe Virginia home where her sister Mrs Marye lives. She was last seen in a Sixth avenue department store. a transport Kilpatrick was to sail at 2 this afternoon from the navy yard.
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W Marrye
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