Mission work highlights at Methodist General Conference
The General Conference hears Bishop Thomas Neely report on South American missions with tens of thousands of conversions, church building, and schools amid criticism of Catholic influence. Dr W W Dick objected to including Rev Charles J Fowler in evangelistic services.
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Neely
South America
Baltimore
Thomas Neely
Methodist Episcopal Church
General Conference
Great Britain
Ireland
Canada
Argentine
Uruguay
Paraguay
Ecuador
Peru
Bolivia
Chile
Panama
New York
San Francisco
Rome
Washington
Foreign Missions Society
Committee On Foreign Missions
James Henderson
Ottawa
Far East
West
Asia
Christian Church
W. W. Dick
Ohio
Charles J. Fowler
Boston
Holiness Association
Mt. Vernon Place Church
Mr. Fowler
Kennedy Names His Assistants
Special Dispatch to Commercial Tribune reports William E. Kennedy Chief Examiner of Stationary Engineers announced district examiner appointments created by the Adler bill. Names include Howle in Cleveland Winship Toledo Harman Columbus Deschler Chillicothe Bartram Youngstown McLaughlin Zanesville Allen Cincinnati Brownstee Ironton Ryon Dayton White in Cleveland with headquarters Canton and executives Schuller Manney Kennedy Given etc. Also new Ohio Penitentiary hires Dr Thomas Garrett Helmick Ogle Creeger and twenty four guards including Hopkins Riley Griffith King Minnick Kelly Smith Klink.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
William E. Kennedy
General Assembly
Joseph Howle
Cleveland
Thomas Winship
Toledo
E. H. Harman
August Deschler
Chillicothe
William B. Bartram
Ashtabula
Youngstown
Charles McLaughlin
Zanesville
William M Atlen
Cincinnati
F. P. Brownstee
John T. Schuller
Charles J. Manney
Daniel E. Kennedy
P. C. Given
Wooster
Board of Managers
The
Ohio Penitentiary
John M. Thomas
G. H. Garrett
A. G. Helmick
Harry F. Ogle
J. W. Creeger
Darke County
Halls
Ogle
Dave Williams
Creeger
E. F
Hopkins
Ashtabula County
George H. Riley
Delaware
W. H. Griffith
Fairfield
E. B. King
Franklin
Charles Minnick
Henry
E. D. Kelly
Hocking
Frank M. Smith
Lawrence
Fred Klink
Summit
China Rejects Pact With Japan Over Yalu Timber Dispute
In Peiking on May 14 China refused to sign Japan’s settlement proposal for the Yalu timber controversy. The foreign board cites alleged changes but the deeper reason is strained China Japan relations.
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Pekin
China
Japan
Yalu
Foreign Board
Prince Ching
Ohio receives funding in omnibus public buildings bill
The omnibus public buildings bill reported to the House includes over 22 million dollars with specific Ohio allocations. Cities named include Cleveland Columbus Marion Springfield Ashtabula Delaware Ironton Mansfield Massillon Bellefontaine Cambridge Middletown Steubenville Tiffin Van Wert and Dayton. Additional sums cover extending Lima post office and preliminary Dayton building work with a 325000 cost limit.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
House
Ohio
Harding
Buckeye
Cleveland
Columbus
Marion
Springfield
Lima
Ashtabula
Delaware
Ironton
Manfield
Massillon
Bellefontaine
Cambridge
Middletown
Steubenville
Tiffin
van ‘Wert
Dayton
Ohioans Buy Paper Mill in Middletown Sale
A Middletown group purchases the old Tytus paper mill from United States Boxboard Co. They plan to reopen the facility, invest in improvements, and operate it, creating about 150 jobs.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton, O
Middletown
United States Boxboard
Paper Makers Side Presented At Washington Hearing
George C. Sherman of St. Regis and Taggart’s Paper Mills testified before the House select committee on the wood pulp and paper question. He cited a $7.50 per cord rise in pulp wood prices and noted St. Regis profits of about 6.5 to 7 dollars per ton with only four operating days in March. John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers’ Association argued Canadian mill wages for skilled labor were as high as in the United States.
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Washington
George C. Sherman
St. Regis and Taggart’s Paper Mills
Brownsville Paper Company
House
John Norris
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Pri
Sundry civil appropriation bill passed by Senate
The Senate approved a sundry civil appropriation bill totaling about 120 million dollars. It completes the large supply bill slate with House concurrence and leaves only deficiency and military academy bills for consideration. Senator Allison led the measure amid praise for continued service. The session also debated the bill’s pending penalty feature in the railroad rate clause.
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Washington
Senate
House
Allison
Committee On Appropriations
Actress Virginia Paul Found Dead in Philadelphia Boarding House
Virginia Paul, a young actress from Denver, was found dead in a Philadelphia theatrical boarding house with a rubber hose attached to a gas jet. A torn letter lay on her floor, suggesting a note she may have torn up before killing herself amid fear of losing her chorus role.
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Philadelphia
Virginia Paul
Miss Paul
Denver
Von Sternburg Bids Farewell at State Department
Baron Von Sternburg the German ambassador met Secretary Root at the State Department to bid farewell. He will sail for Europe on Saturday and be absent for several months.
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Washington
Cincinnati Grocers at Boston Banquet Conclude Convention
The 110 Cincinnati delegates to the Retail Grocers' convention wrapped four busy days with a banquet in Boston. Portland, Maine was chosen as the next meeting site while Denver missed officer bids. J A Green of Cleveland elected Secretary. They depart for home by special cars to New York and the Hudson daylight train.
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Commercial Tribune
Boston
Cincinnati
Grimm
Portland
Denver
J. A. Green
Cleveland
New York
Hudson
Hart McKee divorce granted in Paris custody and alimony
Paris May 14 The court grants the Hart McKee divorce after finding both spouses contributed to domestic unhappiness. Mrs A Hart McKee gets custody with husband allowed one month yearly and biweekly contact if in same city. McKee must pay 1000 francs monthly for the child. Court rejects libel claims against Colonel Baxter and Mrs McKee.
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Paris
Hart-McKee
Mrs. McKee
A. Hart McKee
Hugh Tevis
McKees
Traveling Men In Session In Parkersburg Meeting
The twelfth annual Grand Council United Commercial Travelers for Kentucky West Virginia Virginia Maryland and DC convened in Parkersburg with 100 plus delegates. Grand Counselor W E Connell presides as officers report inclusion of over 500 new members last year and elections are set for tomorrow likely moving meeting to Louisville. Camden Theater welcomed by Mayor W B Pedige as about 3 000 visitors stay in the city, with half belonging to the union.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Grand Council United Commercial Travelers
Kentucky
West Virginia
Louisville
Grand Council
Camden Theater
W. B. Pedige
Connell
J. C. Hunt
Lexington
United Commercial Travelers
Tillman Returns to Senate After Illness
Senator Tillman reoccupied his old seat in the Senate after an illness. He arrived unannounced at the session and was greeted warmly by colleagues who noted his improved condition and extended congratulations.
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Washington
Senator Tillman
Senate
Tillman
Maryland Wins Trophy In Magdalena Bay Target Practice
The armored cruiser Maryland was the trophy winner in recent target practice at Magdalena Bay. The trophy is now with the Illinois and orders direct the transfer to the Maryland by the Commander-in-chief of the Atlantic Fleet.
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Washington
Maryland
Magdalena Bay
Navy Department
Illinois
Atlantic Fleet
Magazine Frederic Archer The Gobble-um Man
Edwin Tarrisse The Value of Sea Weed featured in a magazine section. The items appear as short, illustrative pieces by Frederic Archer and Edwin Tarrisse with emphasis on quirky topics.
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Frederic Archer
the Gobble-um Man
Edwin Tarrisse
May 17 Pictorial Features Highlight Local Groups
A large double page group photo features the Hamilton County Graduate Sunday School Teachers. It includes portraits of Covington Lodge of Elks officers, Cincinnati and nearby children, the Ohio Dental College baseball team, and members of the Ohio District Gymnastic Union of the North American Turners.
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Hamilton County
The
Covington Lodge of Elks
Cincinnati
Ohio Dental College
Ohio District Gymnastic Union
North American Turners
Firing at Casablanca Sparks French Spanish Clash
A May 12 clash between French Zouaves and Spanish troops at a Casablanca gate leaves one Spaniard dead and another wounded, with French two wounded. Colonel Desmoutiers takes command of the policing area after the incident as a terse Portuguese-Spanish flare ends.
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Casablanca
Desmoutiers
Spain
Cetty
Casablance Clash Triggers Foreign Affairs Requests
Madrid reports prompt inquiry from the Foreign Minister after the Casablanca clash between French and Spanish troops. Papers urge Spanish withdrawal amid fears of renewed trouble, though officials say diplomacy with France remains intact and the incident was a drunken brawl.
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Madrid
Casablanca
Paris
France
Spain
Sister of Foreign Affairs
Tin workers adopt scale in Amalgamated convention
Youngstown Ohio May 14 The Wage Committee scale for last year in sheet and tin divisions was adopted by the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tinworkers meeting here. A special committee to limit output per turn on these mills was defeated. The Amalgamated Conference Committee may revisit the issue with manufacturers after the convention.
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Youngstown, O
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tinworkers
Amalgamated Conference Committee
Show Print ers' Assoc Elects Officers at Chicago Meet
The Show Printers' Association concluded its second annual convention in Chicago with Charles W. Jordan named President and James Hennegan as Vice President. E. J. Anderson was chosen Treasurer and Clarence E. Raney Secretary. The group opposed all forms of objectionable advertising on billboards.
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Qchicago
Show Printers’ Association
Charles W. Jordan
Chicago
James Hennegan
Cincinnati
E. J. Anderson
Clarence E. Raney
The
Cincinnati University
Linton Hotel
Henry Bentley
Charles William Dabney
Dean Harry
George Harper
Juettner
Robert Humphreys
Red
Ralph Holterhoff
Helen Sage
Alexander Hill, Jr
Louise Bentley
Charles Adler
Louis Blakemore
Florence Goode
Elsie Raschig
Max B. May
Social and Personal in Cincinnati Area
Mrs. Charles Coleman Benedict hosted a large Glendale reception with guests including Mrs. Robert Hargitt of Avondale and Mrs. M. A. Jamesson of Lebanon Ohio. Numerous social events follow at homes on Grandin Road and school and church groups plan reunions and concerts with attendees from Cincinnati and surrounding regions.
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Charles Coleman Benedict
Glendale
Benedict
Robert Hargitt
Avondale
M. A. Jameson
Lebanon
John McGrath
Cleveland
Louis A. Ford
Charles Bailey
Charles Lea
William Harvey
J. M. Selser
Charles Moss
Franklyn Leach
Thomas Caruthers
Calvin D. Wilson
Mary Titus
Hargitt
Jameson
McGrath
Grandin Road
W. W. Seely
C. J. Livingood
Miss Livingood
Hugh Smythe
Scarborough
Charles Neave
Joseph Neave
Vachel Anderson
Mary Hanna
Neave
Arthur Espy
General Association of Cincinnati Mothers’ Clubs
Linton Street
Unitarian Church
Personal travel notes mention multiple family departures
Mrs. Sidney Leighton Smith left for New York after a two week visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Campbell of East Walnut Hills. Several others plan or completed trips to Atlantic City Chicago California Los Angeles Louisville and Hutchins Avenue area with family members and friends.
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Indianapolis
Ruth and Ethel Boat
Fulton Avenue
Walnut Hills
George Hummell
Edward Kuhn
Willey
Clifton
W A. Boatman
Charles A. Horn
Chicago
George A. Hummel
Sidney Leighton Smith
New York
J. M. Campbell
Fairfield Avenue
East Walnut Hills
R. A. Holden
Ira Holden
Bessie Langdon
Vernonville
Atlantic City
Charles E. Wilson
Helen Wilson
Mexico
California
Max H. Loewenstein
Burdette Avenue
Henry F. Simon
Louisville, Ky
Ellis
Belleview,c
Harrie Davis Crane
Hutchins Avenue
Avondale
George Fox
May
Newport social set hosts bridge and whist events
Mrs. Oscar L. Beard hosted a five table bridge whist party with flowers and a luncheon. Prizes went to Miss Brister Mrs. John Walters and Mrs. Kuhn. Engagements and numerous gatherings appear from Newport Covington Erlanger and Cincinnati social circles. An Avondale Club whist tournament is planned with separate sessions for women and for both sexes and luncheon served.
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H.M. Lane
Avondale
E. A. Conkling
E. A. Conkling, Jr
B. M. Smith
Edwin Murdock
Harry Breneman
M.S. Todd
Robert Pogue
Allison
Oscar L. Beard
The
Imperial
Newport
Brister
Walnut Hills
John Walters
Kuhn
Clifton
Beard
Louis Hehman
Hast Fourth Street
Marie
Frank Falk
Newport High School
Edna Schulte
Covington
Edwin T. Gale
Erlanger
Bradford Shinkle
Muncie
Ind
Philip McAbee
William Simrall
Anna Gossete
Cynthiana
Elizabeth Simrall
Winchester
Pruet
Detroit
Frank Thompson
Will Andrews
Avondale Athletic Club
Ezra Worthington Bellows
Mise Elva Hawkins
Senator Foraker Ill Attends Senate Absence Noted
Special dispatch from Washington reports Senator Foraker ill and absent as the Senate eyed the Hepburn act commodities clause. Alarming Capitol rumors said he was bedbound under doctors care, though friends claimed he would appear next day. He has been in poor health all winter and recently suffered from lumbago.
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Washington
Foraker
Senate
Elkins
Brownsville
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Deshler Welch
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Social and Personal
M. E. Ingalls
East Walnutvills
Constance Hoyt
Washington, D. C
Dasigi
Gladys Ingalls
Charles Harriss
Max Fleischmann
Frank Perin
Cincinnati Conservatory Hall
Mt. Auburn
Missour
Christ Church
Marion Boyce
Mary Dennison Gailey
Chalmers Clifton
Joseph Schenke
William
Franklin Alter
William Bahlman
Robert Burton
L. D. Drewry
A Denton Stevens
Marguerite Ickson
Miss Goodall
Alice Simrall
Harriet Collins
Katherine Hamilton
Louise Taft
Ethel Wright
Warrington
Dorothea Davis
Walter Davis
Mt. Hope Road
Price Hill
Lorne O'Dell
Christ Episcopal Church
Frank H. Nelson
Blanche Hetteberg
George Bassett
Pittsburg
J. M. Withrow
William D. Breen
George A. Hummell
W. A. Boatman
Boyd Wunder
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Altamont
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G. A. Fisher
Ralph Baumen
O. W. Stark
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