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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
2
The Presbyterian meeting continued with ballot after ballot failing to elect a bishop. Governors and leaders were named including Hughes and Lewis as top contenders. The body sent thanks to Roosevelt and discussed child labor, church unions, and temperance funding while plans for future conferences were outlined.
John O. Yeiser of Omaha, once consulted by Mae C. Wood, comments on her detention at the Tombs. He notes no action will occur locally until New York attorneys report, and expresses belief she can raise the $5,000 needed for her release.
Washington May 21 The special committee investigating wood pulp and print paper heard Eastern producers today and will hear Western firms tomorrow The testimony highlighted rising costs and shrinking demand The Clift Paper Company reported mills operating at a loss during some nine year periods The International Paper Company praised for selling about 300 tons daily at 1 88 per hundred pounds under a ten year contract with Hearst papers and The Philadelphia Press secured a one year deal at 2 25 per hundred pounds
Eight Atlantic battleships led by Rear Admiral Sperry drop anchor in Bellingham Bay at 11 am. Vessels include the Connecticut Rhode Island Louisiana Vermont New Jersey Kansas Nebraska and Virginia with 428 officers and 71000 enlisted men. Other ships headed to Port Angeles Port Townsend and other Puget Sound harbors.
Pittsburg May 21 delegates in the General Conference discuss union with other denominations. The Committee on Church Union defers its report to tomorrow and urges vigorous pursuit of merging Methodist Protestant and United Brethren if broader reunion fails. Delegates J M Gill and others prepared for Baltimore talks on church unity.
In Atlanta on May 21 Bishop Warren A. Candler was the principal speaker at a church conference session. His address titled The Endowment of Emory College urged the Methodist Episcopal Church South to fund academic, collegiate and university training to develop physical mental and spiritual powers to the highest level.
The Northern Baptist Convention representing 200 000 Baptists convened in Oklahoma City with nearly 800 delegates and 100 visitors at the White Temple. Chicago University president Harry Pratt Judson presided as Governor Hughes sent greetings from Albany and could not attend due to executive duties.
The convention formed a permanent organization with Governor Hughes reelected as President. Harry Pratt Judson was named First Vice President and Dr. W. C. Bitting of St. Louis as Secretary. The message conveyed best wishes for civic righteousness to the President.
York Pa May 21 The General Synod reports favored closer unity with the Reformers and Presbyterians as the articles of agreement gain support. A plan for a conference of committees to pursue unity was endorsed with action expected Saturday. Another federation plan for all Protestant churches was also recommended for adoption.
Reports for the General Assembly in SBurg show annual growth and strong finances. Membership reaches 153 956 with total contributions of 2 441 587, including 2 380 884 from 1 129 786 members in the United States. The church lists 13 goods, 70 presbyteries, 326 charges, 1 minister, 26 churches erected costing yeos 214, and 23 parsonages at 80 250.
In Kansas City on May 21 the General Assembly of the United States Presbyterian Church unanimously elected Rev. Baxter P. Fullerton of St. Louis as Moderator to succeed Rev. William Henry Roberts. The gathering, including colonial and foreign ministers, discussed church unity and mission. Foreign missionaries highlighted Buddhism’s decline in Laos and growth of Christian church presence.
The fortieth eighth annual General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian Church convened in First Presbyterian Church Greensboro on May 21. Rev. J R Howerton retired as Moderator preached the opening. Rev. Dr. W W Moore of Richmond elected Moderator on second ballot.
The General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church assigns bishops to districts for the next quadrennium. Bishops Handy of Baltimore and Tanner of Philadelphia are retired. Assignments list Wesley Gaines in First District and J. Albert Johnson heading the Fourteenth in South Africa.
Ernest Dickey aged 19 son of L M Dickey of Bloomingburg was gored by a vicious bull and perhaps fatally injured tonight. John Smith pulled the boy clear from under the hoofs of the maddened animal.
Authorities anticipate further developments today as digging resumes at a site where multiple bodies are believed concealed under barn floors. Investigators continue to search for additional remains and identify victims.
Coroner Mack to file reports on the Gunness three deaths and the grand jury’s indictments, if true bills are voted. Sheriff Smutzer to resume digging for bodies in the Gunness yard as debris is sluiced from the home. Investigations touch a Chicago man’s disappearance and inquiries into two husbands drawn by Mrs Gunness.
In Upper Sandusky on May 21, Patrick Griffin a noted railroad man vanished more than a year ago. His lawyers report no contact since, and letters from a woman in Indiana signed Mabel Pierce raise suspicion that Mrs. Belle Gunness manipulated the case.
Harry Thaw at Duchess County Jail fears a Matteawan return due to ties with inmates there. He plans to seek transfer to another institution if Justice Morschauser sends him back, citing anxiety and nervousness as his status remains uncertain. He also wrote to lawyer Martin W. Littleton seeking options.
Safeblowers early today blew the safe in Gl ander Rinehart s general store in West Alexandria Preble County and escaped with 175 They stole a horse from M M Cupp to use in their flight The horse has not been found.
Robert C. P. Holmes purchasing agent for Commonwealth Edison Electric Company was found dead in a downtown alley. Autopsy indicates blunt force trauma to the head from a blackjack with left eye wound. Robbery suspected. watch and jewelry missing. Holmes attended a National Electric Light Association meeting the previous night.
In Washington on May 21 the Senate rejected three nominations aimed at replacing women postmasters with male staff. Toccoa Georgia, Conyers Georgia, and Jacksboro Texas were involved as T. W Scott, John McCullum, and Everett Johnson were denied confirmation amid opposition from Senators Clay and Culberson who feared recess appointments by President Roosevelt.
Washington May 21 An authority said Congress would not adjourn before Wednesday May 2 and may extend until June 1 The unsettled conference measures and doubts on the public buildings bill prevent adjournment this week While Speaker Cannon offered no public statement House leaders hope to depart next week if feasible
Teheran reports Russian troops have crossed into Persian soil and concentrate there. Rumors claim Moscow demands arrest and execution of tribal chiefs linked to Pilere Sawar attack, indemnity for officers killed, and border troops to enforce order. Deputies may discuss frontier gains amid financial strains.
The twenty ninth annual Indiana G. A. R. encampment ended in Kokomo with large attendance. Crawfordsville was chosen as next year’s site. John D. Alexander of Bedford elected Commander. Milton Bell of Kokomo Senior Vice Commander. Pearl Wright of Logansport elected Commander of the Women’s G. A. R. Anna Tucker of Noblesville named President of the W. R. C.
In New York May 21 counsel for the American Tobacco Company argued before the United States Circuit Court in the Sherman anti trust case. De Lancey Nicoll contended the tobacco action differs from Northern Securities as the company is a bonafide purchaser and continued business under charter powers. Former Judge Wallace questioned federal power to regulate the company. Imperial Tobacco Company argued price hikes since entry into the US market and ongoing competition for leaf. Solomon H. Stook noted counter difficulties proving guilt while admitting majority stock ownership by the American Tobacco Company but no active management.
A large fire in Mayfield Kentucky started by an incendiary tore through the Codley Gordon transfer barns and a major planing mill, shop, coal yard, and two Kennedy residences. Loss placed around 100000 with 50000 insured as townspeople evacuated belongings. Isaac Owen died from shock and his wife faced critical condition after the blaze. Water supply was out since Sunday night, hindering battle against the flames.
Simla May 21 Mohmand mountaineers offer stout resistance to Major General Sir James Willcocks expedition. Heavy fighting at Umri Killi yesterday. Two British officers killed one wounded and Sikh troopers injured. Mohmand losses exceed two hundred.
C H Loomis age 86 longtime pioneer businessman died in Kewanee Illinois He served as Sunday school superintendent for sixty two years the longest in the world according to church officials Mrs Elizabeth Timberman age 82 widow of Andrew Timberman died at her home near Hamilton yesterday She leaves two children including the wife of Rev G Zeneng of Hamilton and Dr Andrew German a physician of Columbus Ohio
A fifty pound dynamite charge wrecked a modern steel bridge on the Harlem branch near Baychester, New York. Two watchmen were on duty after threats by striking workers, and shots were fired as the two attackers fled. Repair costs are projected to take two months or more with extensive girders twisted and unsalvageable steel.
Governor Harris vetoed a bill to purchase a site for a new penitentiary. It passed the legislature and set up a committee to select the site with an appropriation for preliminaries. He cited strict drafting and likely expenditure exceeding current state revenues.
The seventy sixth annual Grand Lodge I O O F of Ohio meeting at Put-In-Bay closes with larger attendance. Officers installed include Grand Master Louis B. Houek of Mt Vernon and Deputy Grand Master Frank H. Foster of Toledo.
Mil Bartholomew, a Cleveland resident, died by his own act today in the basement of the Epileptic Hospital in Gallipolis. Attendants found the body.
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