Rev John L Nuelson Chosen M E Bishop in Conference
Special dispatch reports the election of Rev John L Nuelson a 42 year old scholar and evangelist chosen on the second ballot as bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church He will reside in Zurich with oversight of Germany Switzerland and Scandinavia Nuelson is native to Basle and a translator of Luther the Leader and The Recent Phases of Theology.
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Commercial Tribune
Baltimore
John L. Nuelson
William Nast Theological Seminary
Berea
Methodist Episcopal Church
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Switzerland
America
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Cincinnati
Germany
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Scandinavia
Quayle Probebl Elected Bishop On Tenth Ballot
The Episcopal election at the General Conference nears completion after ten ballots with two bishops chosen among eight new posts. W A Quayle of Chicago appears likely to win on Monday as Edwin H Hughes and Wilson S Lewis also emerge as strong contenders. Hingeley’s vote drops after telegraph rumors reach delegates, delaying adjournment.
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W. A. Quayle
St. James’ Church
Chicago
Edwin H. Hughes
DePauw University
Quayle
Wilson S. Lewis
Morningside College
Joseph B. Hingeley
Minneapolis
Hingeley
Hanna Monument Dedicated Before Immense Throne
A bronze statue to Senator Marcus A. Hanna is unveiled in Cleveland with VISITORS from Columbus and dignitaries including John W. Griggs and Taft aides. The temporary Wade Park site will move downtown for a hall near public buildings. Ruth Hanna McCormick and Hanna Parsons unveil the statue in a ceremony led by Bishop Leonard.
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John W. Griggs
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Henry Bacon
New York
Labor
George F. Houck
Ruth Hanna McCormick
Label Hanna Parsons
W. A. Leonard
Merrell airship collapses during trial injuring sixteen in Berkeley
The Merrell airship on a trial lift rose to about 300 feet above a Berkeley crowd when a ripping sound preceded a downward tilt. Sixteen aboard were injured, with several in serious condition, including inventor C A Merrell and Australian aviator Tenfold, as rescuers rushed to aid trapped crew and spectators.
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Tenfold
J. W. Rogers
Co. A. Nelson
Riders Destroy Tobacco Beds Near Hook Farm Ambush
A band of night riders attacked Walker Hook’s farm five miles north at 2 a.m. destroying tobacco beds and firing on Hook, who returned fire as raiders damaged house windows and beds. Thirty to forty shots were exchanged. authorities pursue raiders.
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Cardinal Logue Narrowly Escapes Wreck on Harlem River
Cardinal Logue Primate of Ireland and a party of Catholic clergymen faced a perilous moment when the Velox launch struck a submerged rock off Manhattan Island. The boat pitched violently, but quick calls for help brought a tug that safely brought the clerics ashore.
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Inquiry into paper and pulp investigation closed for testimony
Washington May 23 The House special committee inquiry into print paper and wood pulp closed to testimony tonight under Speaker Cannon’s resolution. Chairman Mann aims to complete his report before Congress adjourns and will push to finish promptly.
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Mortal wound sparks accusation in Swiss baker case
Mortally wounded baker Thomas Baumgartner accuses fellow resident Thomas Koch in a Bremen street attack. Koch, a 38-year-old cook, is under arrest for shooting to kill after a disputed loan and alleged tensions with Baumgartner over Koch’s attentions to Baumgartner’s wife. The incident occurred at Baumgartner’s home near Bremen street. police intervened, subduing Koch. Baumgartner’s role as Bis marck Cafe head baker and Schweitzer Maennerchor official is noted. Koch is described as single.
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Helen Taft Among Graduates at Baldwin School
Miss Helen H Taft daughter of the Secretary of War graduates today from the Baldwin School Bryn Mawr Pa Mrs Taft travels from Washington to attend exercises The student will enter Bryn Mawr College next year to complete her collegiate course
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Vatican plans new dioceses in Ohio and Toledo
Vatican circles expect the Cleveland diocese to be split with Toledo as the head of a new diocese. Monsignor John Farrelly and Rev J M Koudelka are favored for bishops, Farrelly for Cleveland and Koudelka for Toledo, following Bishop Horstmann's deaths.
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Men charged with murdering Hungarians in Pike County
Sherman Van Clay and Lee Hensley were brought to Pikeville jail in Kentucky on May 23 charged with attacking a Hungarian family in Pike County. They are accused of killing two Hungarians and wounding six others including two children in what authorities say was a robbery attempt. Two men named Callaway are already jailed on a similar charge.
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Shaw Case Developments Hint at New Witness at Inquest
Appleton Wisconsin May 28 District Attorney Rooney says he is convinced Mrs Shaw was murdered and will reveal new developments Monday at the Hortonville inquest The sheriff indicates a surprise and a name not yet tied to the mystery may be brought into the case
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Taft Addresses Yale Clubs Banquet in Cleveland
Secretary of War William H. Taft spoke to Associated Western Yale Clubs in Cleveland at a banquet after a day’s business session. He kept to college topics and avoided other topics, with light quips from the diners as the only diversion.
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Rare $10 gold token from Cincinnati mines sells for 1750
Jacob Fisher of Nashville sold to Virgie M. Brand of Chicago president of the Chicago Numismatic Society a $10 gold token issued in 189 by the Cincinnati Mines and Trading Company. Brand paid 1750 for the piece. two known specimens exist with one in the Washington mint cabinet and another sold at London auction three weeks earlier for 2175.
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Probe Committee Faces Legal Challenge Over Quo Warrants
The Cincinnati Legislative Probe Committee fights quo warranto challenges as Prosecutor Hiram Rulison seeks a restraining order and authority to compel witness testimony. Court actions loom, with hearings set for 9 AM and 2 PM as the probe, witnesses, and legality hinge on Circuit and Supreme Court decisions.
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