Troubled Waters in Peters burg Cumberland Presbyterian Fight
Evansville Ind Dec 3 An upcoming Dec 18 meeting at Peters burg Ind will seek to reorganize the Cumberland Presbyterian Church following a union decision by the General Assembly at Decatur Ill last May. The fight over church property and union divided members, with court battles anticipated across Southern Indiana as loyalists and unionists bid for control of church assets.
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Evansville
Ind
Petersborg
Cumberland Presbyterians
Cumberland Presbyterian
Petersburg
Indiana
General Assembly
Decatur
Presbyterian Church
United States
Thomas Ashburn
Alabama
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Knoxville
Tenn
Remai
Ashburn
Cumberland Church
Ita
Vincennes
Washington
Gilchrist
Incal Superior Court
Cumberlands
Cleveland’s Illness Update From Princeton Home
New York December 10 Grover Cleveland the former president who is ill at his Princeton New Jersey home was reported slightly better yesterday He suffers an acute indigestion and a cold but was able to eat dinner with his family before returning to bed on the same day
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New York
Grover Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
Ohio Northern University Institutes $1 Tobacco Tax
President Albert Edwin Smith of Ada based Ohio Northern University will charge tobacco users $1 more per term than non smokers. In chapel he said the extra tuition acts as a license for the habit and targets pipe smokers cigarette users and all tobacco smokers.
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Chicago
Record-Herald
Kenton
Albert Edwin Smith
Ohio Northern University
Ada
Chapel
Assassin's Work Shot in Back at Gates of Home
W A Guinn prominent McCays attorney and hotel owner was shot as he entered his gate last night and died at 9 this morning. Bloodhounds found no clue and a coroner's jury will be impaneled at McCays Saturday to investigate the tragedy.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Ducktown
McCoys
Louisville & Nustville
Acktown
W. A. Guinn
McCays
Guinn
Illness of a Juror Halts Shea Trial in Chicago
In Chicago on December 10 the health of a juror interrupted proceedings in the Shea case, forcing an adjournment until the afternoon. The juror’s illness delayed testimony and prompted court officials to pause sessions briefly.
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Chicago
Shea
Child's Skin Misery Healed by Cuticura Remedy
A mother details years of suffering from a severe skin condition in her son, despite many doctors and varied treatments. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the child improved markedly, with skin healing and relief from burning and itching, and the mother credits the products with ending twelve years of misery.
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Case
Historical Society meeting honors General Winn and collects archives
In a full county court room Rev T A Wharton opened with prayer. Officers were reelected as the society plans archival intake for old books maps and newspapers with fire protection. An address by Dr James H Wilkes on Confederate service entertained a large audience amid thanks for literary contributions.
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T. A Wharton
Fleming
Richard Winn
Frank H. Smith
Thos. H Williams
George N. McKennon, Sr
Otey J Porter
W. A. Provine
John T. Williamson
FH. Staith Turther
State Historical Society
General Winn
Nashville
Jackson Day
Lem P. Padgett
Historical Register
U. S. Army
Gettysburg National Park Commission
Columbia
Columbia Herald
Maury County
James H. Wilkes
East Tennessee
First American tea crown marketed commercially near Charleston
Marketing began today of the first crop of American tea crown on a commercial scale. Twelve thousand pounds have been raised on a plantation in Colleton County near Charleston. Previously only government grown tea from Pinehurst, Summerville, was sold. The current venture marks a new commercial era and the output next year is expected to be very large.
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Charleston
Dee
Colleton County
Pinehurst
Summerville
Minister Relieved After Pickpocketing at Memphis Depot
Rev. J. Searboro Baptist minister from Summit Georgia had $350 in cash and a $1 money order stolen at Union Depot Memphis. He was en route to Birmingham after attending a Baptist convention when the pocketing occurred. The minister reported the loss after entering a train.
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Union Depot
Memphis
Tenn
Union
J. Searboro
Summit
Senate To Take Up Smoot Case In Week
Washington December reports that the Senate will focus on the Privileges and Elections Committee’s view on Senator Smoot of Utah retaining his seat while the House dedicates most time to legislation and an appropriation bill. The Smoot debate is to resume Tuesday, interrupted briefly for the Algeciras treaty next Wednesday, with adjournment anticipated around December 20 to January 7 for Christmas holidays.
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Washington
Dec
National
House of Representatives
Senate
Senate Committee On Privileges
Smoot
Utah
House
Algeciras
Tawney
House Committee On Appropriations
Grosvenor
Committee On Merchant Marine
Former Tennesseean Henry H. Allen Arrested in Kansas City
Henry H. Allen, Recorder of Mystic Shrine, was arrested in Kansas City on charges of embezzling 7614 from Ararat Temple Finance Committee. He pleaded not guilty, posted bond, and was released. Born 1850 in Sparta Tennessee, he moved through Michigan and Missouri business phases before the arrest.
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Henry H. Allen
Mystic Shrine
Kansas City
Ararat Temple
Ancient Order of Nobles
Allen
Mr. Allen
Sparta
Tenn
Michigan
Missouri
Sedslia
Kansas Mitty
Monarch Steamer Sinks After Grounding Near Isle Royal
Detroit dispatch reports Monarch ran aground near Isle Royal and sank after reaching shore in bitter cold. About 60 aboard were rescued by a tug and sheltered on a nearby island. ship valued at 60,000 dollars and fully insured. Some passengers and crew may have perished due to exposure in zero weather.
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Detroit
For
Williams
Monarch
Port Huron
Mich
Sarnia
Ont
Northern Navigation Company
Isle Royal
Annd
Port Arthur
Bailey Hatley Davidson clash sparks Texas primary bid
The Hatley Davidson dispute over alleged loans from H. C. Pierce fuels an acute Texas political row. Opponents organize and O— County Democrats call for a new primary to gauge voter sentiment. Bailey says he will campaign across the county against any challenger.
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Dallas
Texas
United States
Jos. W. Hatley
R. V. Davidson
Bailey
H. C. Pierce
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Democratic Committee
Omanche County
United States Senate
Baley
Night of Terror in Solomonville Flood Ravages Town
In Solomonville Arizona the Cullion flood devastated nearly every building. Many residents were swept away and survived by breaking through storefront glass. Hospitals evacuated to higher ground as Clifton residents endured a terror night atop hills. Potential hundreds of thousands in damage. town may not be rebuilt.
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Clifton
Movement to abolish child labor stirs Beveridge debate
The United States drive to end child labor appears not to dim Senator Beveridge's fiery oratory, notes the Toronto Mail, detailing how reform efforts coexist with ongoing political rhetoric and public discourse.
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United States
Senator Beveridge
Toronto Mail
Scott's Emulsion Promises Fat Baby Comfort and Nutrition
A vintage advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion for infants, claiming fat stores protect bones and nerves, soothe discomfort from touch, and keep babies happy. It argues lean babies cry and grow weaker, while fatty babies thrive and are content.
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Scott
Electric Chair for Gillette in Auburn prison case
Herkimer New York December article reports Chester F. Gillette, 23, convicted of Grace Brown's murder, sentenced to die in the electric chair the week of January 28 at Auburn prison. He proclaimed innocence, showed no emotion, and spoke with a steady voice as the judge imposed the sentence. His mother arrived from Denver as a special correspondent and sought a new trial amid appeals.
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Herkimer
N. Y
Chester F. Gillette
Grace Brown
Acbure
Auburn
Gillette
Wickes
Mont
Cortland
Denver
New York
Wibout
Gilette
Eawe
Colorado River Flows Toward Salton Sink Through Dam Break
Colorado River reopens a channel around the Hind dam and flows back toward Salton Sink near Yuma. Urgent action is needed to stop the spill or the Southern Pacific main line may be rebuilt 200 miles on higher ground, risking hundreds of homes in Salton Basin. Estimated impact exceeds 25 million dollars.
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Salton Sink
Yuma
Ariz
Colorado River
Hind Dam
Southern Pacific
Salton Basin
Coal for the South Pittsburg Ships 6 Million Bushels South
Ten towboats carried 2 600 000 bushels of coal from the harbor last night to southern points. About 6 000 000 bushels were sent south in two days and an estimated 25 000 000 bushels have been shipped south in the past month.
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Pittsburg
Tis
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