Pastors to Leave Amid Financial Strain in Cincinnati Conference
In Piqua Ohio on September 4 the Cincinnati Conference faces major pastor changes as Walnut Hills seeks Rev. E C Watson transfer. Financial stringency, transfer rules, and presiding elder shifts may alter plans. Young men in the second year of study remain on trial. Bishop Thoburn lauds women’s missionary work and education in India.
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Commercial Tribune
PIQUA
M. Shyaeh
Pts
Cincinnati
Walnut
McKendree
Asbury
Mt. Auburn
Christie
St. John's
Hartwell
Camp Washington
Pearl Street
Pendleton
Walnut Hills
E. C. Watson
Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis
Thoburn
W. F. M. Society
India
Miss Thoburn
Miss Swain
Christian College
Kcian
Asia
Dy Dufferin
Medical
Dr. Leonard
Conference urges greater support for Book Concern and hymnal use
Ministers report benevolent collections surpassing $17,000 for missions at the conference. Bishop Merrill introduces Rev. Lewis Curts of Cincinnati to urge broader patronage of the Western Methodist Book Concern and wider use of the official hymnal. Proceedings show committee exams and board actions with multiple attendees and a preliminary counter report.
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Western Methodist Book Concern
Lewis Curts
Cincinnati
Eppatieen
W. Con
G. W
John A. White
C. Bog
John A. Ag
Humphrey
Buxton
Abraran
I. N. Miller
K. Brown
N. Miller
Cincin
Unclear fragmentary report on board proceedings
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Dr Pearson and a board stewards report read aloud. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible from the readable text.
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Eicroks
Dr. Pearson
Reorganization at New York Biscuit Company Follows Diamond Plan
Chicago Sept. 4 The New York Biscuit Company announces a management shake-up with resignations of George T. Smith J. H. Moore and George P Johnston from the board. New directors include H H Webster and James D Mason. A third vacancy will be filled later to represent George M Pullman interests.
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New York Biscuit Company
George T. Smith
J. H. Moore
George P. Johnston
Horse H. Webster
James D. Mason
J. W H. Moore
George M. Pullman
Webster
Iton
Aree & Co
P. Armour
Mr. Mason
Baltimore
Newiscuit Company
Diamond Match Company
Pullman
Palace Car
Armour
Moores
Match Company
William K
Pany
Kiam H
Biscuits
Smith
Bloom Directory
Enone
Biscuit Compan
Jackson's Time at Hand
Clerk Adams of the Kentucky Court of Appeals finished the docket for the fall term. The first case to be taken up on Sept. 14 will concern the likely early submission, as Sept. 1 was the last day for filing. The report notes pending preparations for the session.
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Frankfort
Adams
Kentucky Court of Appeals
Fifka
Governor commutes Alcorn death sentence in Kentucky
Special Dispatch reports Governor Bradley commuted Anthony Alcorn’s death sentence to life imprisonment. Alcorn, condemned for murdering his father, faced execution by hanging at Stanford, Kentucky.
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Frankfort
Bradley
Anthony Alcorn
Alcorn
Stanford
Grand Army of the Republic encampment closes amid success
The thirtieth annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment ends in St Paul after a highly successful meeting. Officers elected include Clarkson succeeding Walker and EB Monfort of Cincinnati named to the council of administration. Weather improved with favorable conditions for the final day activities.
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Minn
Grand Army of the Republic
Illinois
Clarkson Named Commander in Chief of Grand Army of the Republic
The New Commander-in-Chief of the G A R was Major Thaddeus Clarkson of Omaha after a Minnesota designated slate won the election. Senior vice and other officers were chosen including Gen J H Mullen of Minnesota as Senior Vice Commander in Chief and Albert E B Sholes of Georgia as Junior Vice Commander in Chief.
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Mer
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Nebraska
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Omaha
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J. H. Mullen
Minnesota
Department of
Charles L. Boynton
Indiana
Illinois
C. F. Bunner
Chicago
Mark D. Taylor
Massachusetts
Ohio
E. R. Monfort
Cincinnati
W. H. Armstrong
Indianapolis
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Flora George
Washington
Thankful
Laura McNair
New Jersey
Hopkins
Oklahoma
Lydia J. Smith
Pennsylvania
Dave Minnesota
Clarkson's Record Educated Near Antietam Battlefield
Thaddeus Stevens Clarkson born in Gettysburg Pennsylvania in 1840. He was educated three miles from the battlefield of Antietam in Nebraska era notes. The fragmentary text records a biographical snippet with unclear later details.
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Antietam
Omaha
Neb
Thaddeus’ Stevens Clarkson
Gettysburg
Major Clarkson of Nebraska Adjutant and G A R Leader
The obituary notes Major Clarkson, longtime Nebraska resident and Omaha postmaster, who served as Department Commander of Nebraska for the G A R and led the Loyal Legion of Nebraska. He moved to Omaha in 1866 with his brother, had five children, and participated in Civil War campaigns under Gen Steele and Gen Vidson.
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John W. Vidson
Helena
Little Hock
Steele
Nebraska
Omaha
Clarkson
Harriso
National Council of Amilition
Loyal Legion of
Democrats Predicted To Win In 1900 By Timely Divisions
Thomas G. Shearman of Brooklyn writes in the Times praising Palmer and Buckner chosen at the Indianapolis Convention. He predicts a Democratic victory in 1900, arguing Republicans created irredeemable paper and silver dollar issues while Democrats will unite on free banking and free trade with an income tax.
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Thomas G. Shearman
Brooklyn
Times
United States
Palmer
Buckner
Indianapolis
Mr. Shearman
McKinley
Lawrenceburg Shantyboat Murder Recall Casts Light on Feud
Lawrenceburg Indiana September 4 1930s recalls the murder of Jarvis Jackson on a shanty boat. Louis F Miller shot and killed his brother in law after a dispute over a loan and a two dollar debt. Miller surrendered to Sheriff Griffith and an inquest will be held.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Billy Feers
Louis F. Miller
Jarvis Jackson
Miller
Sadie Ribera
Atckson
Loulis F. Miller
Jar Jackson
Coal City
Jackson
Hey
New Orleans
Louisville
Aly
Kentucky
Griffith
Mart
Squire Grant
Petersborg
Forged checks cashed in Indiana city
In Nersville Indiana on September 4 forged checks drawn on Wayne National Bank Cambridge City and signed by M Strickland Treasurer were presented at First National Bank Fayette Bank and a check to furniture dealer Alex Moyer. A notice of protest was received and Strickland said the checks are forgeries. The subject, an accountant named Young, is said to be traveling toward South Africa after leaving for Cincinnati.
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Nersville
Ind
First National Bank
Fayette Bank
Alex. Moyer
Wayne National Bank
Cambridge City
M. Strickland
Young
South Africa
Cincinnati
Seaboard
Anarchist Views on Silver and Politics
Denver letter discusses Herr Most's stance on the silver standard, arguing gold should be the value base and silver should be priced by market value. It also quotes the anarchist as dismissing electoral politics as a theater for fools and endorsing revolution.
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Col
C.W. Varnum
Herr Most
Preacher Accused in Suit Over Hair Estate Notes
Virgil Gilcrist guardian of B. W. Hair sues the Westminster Presbyterian Church and treasurer H. H. Long to recover notes for 3000 dollars and related mortgages. Petition alleges Rev J. S. Edenburn exploited Dr Hair’s feeble mind to sign obligations worth about 4000 dollars, excluding debts.
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Commercial Tribune
Hamilton, O
Virgil Gilcrist
B. W. Hair
Congregational Society
Westminster Presbyterian Church
H. H. Long
Oceans Property
Gilcrist
Edenburn
Poison lurked at a spring four travelers drank from
Four Wayfarers John Con Fed Wi Stollwell Tim Canfield and St TM on Canfield drank from an old rusty tin cup at a Circleville area spring. They suffered violent stomach pains and vomiting and needed medical aid. One boy was seriously ill but all are improving and expected to recover. Officials suspect poisoning aimed at cattle. water analysis and tin cup examination will determine the cause.
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Commercial Tribune
Circleville
John Con
Missouri Pacific workers present grand broom tribute
In St Louis Missouri a young man delivered a decorated broom to Mrs Edward L Peet of 2679 Scott Avenue as a tribute from the Missouri Pacific Railway employees. The pageantry honors a plucky woman leader of the broom brigade, with blue ribbon bows and roses. Street activity paused as the ladies awaited developments.
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Edward L. Peet
Scott
Missouri Pacific Railway
Emperor in Breslau Unveils Monument to William I
Breslau welcomes Emperor William and the Empress as they unveil the monument to William I at the city’s town hall. Ex-Governor Seydewitz praises the ceremony and the Emperor's lineage vows Breslau’s health and prosperity, ending with a banquet and remarks of imperial gratitude.
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Czar and Czarina to Meet Emperor William at Breslau
The Russian ruler and his consort departed for Breslau to meet Emperor William of Germany and observe part of the military maneuvers. The meeting marks a notable alliance gesture amid ongoing events.
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Drowning of Bessie Little Seen as Death by Own Action
Dayton area report says the drowning of Bessie Little is likely a self-inflicted death. Witnesses testified she threatened self harm and a fire at a boarding house stable preceded her disappearance. Coroner proceedings raised questions about witnesses to the fire and possible involvement of a judge in the inquiry.
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Dayton
Commercial Tribune
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Jacob Frantz
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Riverdale
J. W Witzer
Mob Hangs Alleged Attacker in Rhineland
An angry masked mob gathered before the Rhineland Hotel to lynch Thomas Larkin a tramp from New York after he allegedly assaulted eleven year old Alla Gammon. Guards refused admission the mob broke in hung him from a tree near town and left for coroner held inquest.
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Rhineland
Thomas Larkin
New York
Little Alla Gammon
Larkin
Hobo Steep Passes Through Mercer on Way to Pensacola
Cincinnati hobo T. Willowy Steep arrived in Greenville Alabama for the night after traveling by train. A Special Dispatch reports he spoke little and was traveling alone en route to Pensacola.
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Commercial Tribune
Greenville
Als
T. Wilowy Steep
Cincinnati
Jaheset Mercer
Ala
Steep
Pensacola
Market Cents Figure Edges Up With Day’s Rise
Special Dispatch from Lima Ohio reports another two cent advance in credit rates with gains across categories. Prices for factory goods hold at 60 cents while southern markets see 55 cent levels amid overall market shift.
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Lima
South
Li Hung Chang Visits Washington and Dines at Arlington
Li Hung Chang toured the Capitol and Supreme Court, admired a Washington painting, and wore his yellow jacket as personal attendants followed. He attended a formal dinner at the Arlington Hotel with Ex Secretary Foster and Cabinet members, joined by Yang Yu and others, before planning a Mt Vernon visit.
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Hung Chang
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Maryland
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J. H.wilson
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Hart
Joe Harlan
Sureme Court
Mexico
Lobi Feng Luh Named Knight Commander of Victorian Order
London reports Lobi Feng Luh secretary to Li Mengchang has been gazetted as Knight Commander of the Victorian Order.
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London
Lobi Feng Luh
Li Mimg’Chang
Politics Parts Brothers On Opposite Sides On Monty Question
Richmond Ky September 4 Madison County presents a near parallel to the Bob and Alf Taylor situation. The country awaits the brothers on the stump as rival political figures in a fractious campaign.
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Commercial Tribune
Richmond
Madison County
Bob
Alft Taylor
J. A. Sullivan
Ho’ H. Pose
Columbus Street Railway Put Under Receiver in Ohio
The Columbus Central Street Railway Company was placed in receivership by Judge Duncan. George H. Worthington of Cleveland was appointed and posted a 60,000 bond. The move aims to protect assets until funds are raised to complete lines, with about 1.86 million in debts and 450,000 in bonds tied to Cincinnati investors.
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Columbus
Columbus Central Street Railway Company
Duncan
George H. Worthington
Cleveland
John J. Shipherd
Petitois
Michael J. Degnon
Board of
Tors
Washington
Cleveland Syndicate
Tom L. Johnson
Newport
Road
Ich
Frank W. Merrick
Columbus Central Street Railway
Cincinnati
Third Street
Wm. B. Hutton & Co
W.E. Hutton
George B. Worthington
Hutton Talika
Trio Executed in Texas After Chickasaw Nation Murder
At Paris Texas on September 4 1900 George L Wheeler white man was hanged for the murder of Robert Mc in the Chickasaw Nation in June. Wheeler waited for his victim in the presence of his five year old son. After Wheeler’s execution, Lee and Hickman Freeland were also hanged for earlier crimes including the shantyboat incident on Head River on Nov 14 1898. All three necks broke in separate drops.
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Tex
George L. Wheeler
Robert Mcoe
Lee
Hickman Freeland
Iuranene
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Maddox
Paul Applegate
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Robbery at Pueblo Green Light Casino Sees 460 Taken
Two masked men with revolvers held up forty patrons at the Green Light gambling house in Pueblo on North Union avenue near the Santa Fe tracks at 11:30. They grabbed 325 dollars from the faro drawer and about 125 from the craps table before escaping as a night manager Bowen and others watched. Deputies searched the city and trains for the thieves.
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Pueblo
Col
Green Light
Union Avenue
Bowen
Woman fatally struck by trolley car in Columbus
Mrs. Jennie Stewart of 561 George Street was killed Friday night after a Psyche knot toppled her onto Central street car tracks at Montgomery and City avenues. A bystander shouted for her to move as she stepped back, but a westbound and an eastbound car collided, lifting her ten feet into the air and causing fatal injuries.
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Columbus
Jennie Stewart
George Street
Columbus Central
Montgomery
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Mike Rahn
Doctor Gallagher Returns After Thirteen Years in Prison
Dr. Thomas Gallagher, released after thirteen years in Chatham and Portland prisons, arrived aboard the St Paul in New York. Anxious and incoherent, he was greeted by Irish society delegates and guarded by attendants as he seeks quiet care and possible Long Island sanitarium treatment. His condition is described as delicate both physically and mentally with family and doctors arranging ongoing support.
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Thomas Gallagher
Chatham
Portland
St. Paul
James Gallagher
Gallagher
Anthony McBride
America
Dr. McBride
McBride
Unson
Southampton
Arden White
Winchester
Reed
Farden
Hodson
Hadson
Long Island
Savoy
Irish Appeal Urges Unity for Home Rule Across Ireland
Dublin reports an address to the Irish at home and abroad signed by foreign delegates. It calls the National Convention pivotal, urges unity for home rule, and pledges to convey the delegates' view of the Convention's authority to constituents.
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Ireland
Geome of
Iuk
A Week In A Refrigerator
Geo Jackson, an African American man, slipped into a refrigerator car at Vicksburg Mississippi seven days earlier intending to ride to another town. The car was locked and he could not attract the crew due to heavy padding. He survived seven days with no food or drink until the car was opened near South Ripley.
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Commercial Tribune
Maysville
Geo. Jackson
Vicksburg
Miss
Jackson
Seven Gage
South Ripley
American Tolon Seized in Havana on Political Charge
Samuel T. Tolon, an American merchant and recent Matanzas resident, was arrested aboard the Ward Line steamship Seneca in Havana on a political charge and is held ashore. Authorities in Havana report Tolon’s detention with possible U S officials informed.
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Mayor Todd Hit By Strong Blow In City Committee Meeting
In Louisville on September a special dispatch reports Mayor Odd suffering a severe blow from the Republican City and County Executive Committee after a lengthy meeting. The session focused on plans for upcoming nominations and potential opposition, with strong statements exchanged among attendees.
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Louisville
Odd
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