Methodists Open 16th Southern General Conference in Asheville
In Asheville North Carolina on May 4 the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South opened with 325 delegates and seven bishops on the platform. Bishop Morrison thanked God for the church’s fight against alcohol divorce and Sabbath desecration as the address outlined church gains, property value and foreign missions. The opening also noted Bishop Fitzgerald’s illness and the bishops and lay delegates filling the auditorium as debates over committees and lay rights began.
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Asheville
N. C
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Wilson
E. E. Hoss
Nashville
Key
Atkins
Frank Richardson
Fitzgerald
Hendrix
Candler
Hoss
Morrison
House of Bishops
A. F. Watkins
General Conference
EF. R. Hendrix
Kansas City
Congress
Infant undergoes tumor operation reveals twin in abdominal cavity
In Chicago on May 4 little George Petzinger seven months old died after an operation at Norwegian Tabitha hospital revealed a second fetus forming in his abdomen. Six doctors attended the procedure and witnesses reported the unusual case as surpassing Siamese twins.
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Chicago
George Petzinger
Martin Petzinger
Norwegian Tabitha Hospital
Senator Robert L. Taylor Urges Peaceful Democratic Harmony
In Washington on May 2 Senator Robert L. Taylor declares unwavering loyalty to the Democratic Party and calls on Democrats in Tennessee to rise above factional bitterness. He denies reports he would preside at a Nashville meeting May 18 protesting the State Democratic Committee and urges unity for national victory.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Tennessee
Robert L. Taylor
Nashville
Democratic Committee
Taylor
Old Hickory
National Party
Abov
Aomori Fire Ruins City As Hundreds Reported Dead
Tokio May 4 dispatches report a vast blaze yesterday afternoon destroying thousands of buildings in Aomori. Ninety percent of the city lays in ruins with widespread homelessness and shortages of food and clothing. Troops battled the flames. origin unknown.
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Tokio
Aomori
Heroig
Death of Judge N A Patterson Echoed Across East Tennessee
The death of Judge N A Patterson of Vineland Washington county removes a prominent figure in East Tennessee history. He aided during Reconstruction days, helped curb postwar bitterness in court, and contributed edifying papers to the Chattanooga Times. His influence for half a century will be missed by a wide circle of friends and readers. Also notes on medical advice promote Dr Callwell’s Syrup Pepsin with testimonials and a free sample offer, typical of period advertising.
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N. A. Patterson
Vineland
Washington County
East Tennessee
Flo
Chattanooga Times
Democratic clash over Tennessee votes and church ties
The piece reports a Tennessee Democratic split amid religious and university governance debates. It notes Methodist church endorsements, a potential Vanderbilt control question left to the conference, and a fiery address urging unity and condemning dissension, with a late tribute to the dead and a two year horizon to the presidency.
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Territor
Northern Methodist Church
Vanderbilt University
Nashvile
Martha Wilder Improvement Association Meeting Noted
The Martha Wilder Improvement Association held a successful meeting Wednesday afternoon at the school building. On Friday May 6 at three o'clock the Relief Corps will present the school with a Hag and appropriate exercises will be held. After the exercises the 4th 5th and 7th grades will serve ice cream and cake for the association. All pastors of the school and the public are invited. Also mentions an advertisement for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with testimonials and a free sample offer.
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Martha Wilder Improvement Association
Relief Corps
Ninety One Years Old Eclipse Rebekah Lodge Plans Celebration
The Eclipse Rebekah Lodge No 163 I O O F marks its 91st anniversary tonight at its city lodge room with a musical and literary program. Hubert Johnson of Embreeville is visiting and will join the celebration alongside the Comet invited to participate.
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Rebekah Lodge
Hubert Johnson
Embreeville
Judge Judd of Gallatin Selected to Inspect Porto Rico Franchises
Judge J W Judd of Gallatin and Vanderbuilt law faculty was chosen by Secretary Dickinson to examine Porto Rico franchises. He will sail May 23 from New York to Ponce for about one month to six weeks of work, after meetings with Secretary Dickinson and Gov Colton.
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Dickinson
Porto Rico
U. S
Washington
J. W. Judd
Gallitan
Law Department
Vanderbuilt University
Colton
Pon
Colan
Judge Judd
Judd
New York
Ponce
Dicksinson
Lion Fonding w Os In Pittsburg
Fragmentary notice from Pittsburg mentions a savage lion fondling a hand and a child danger, alongside health claims for Dr Ring's New Discovery. It cites Mrs. George Davis of Flat Rock praising the medicine for babies and curing croup, with trial offers and guarantees by I. Miller.
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Pittsburg
Ring
Croup
George 5. Davis
Flat Rock
Hest
I. Miller
Killing Over in Hancock Report Details
A homicide is reported in the seventh district with Eli Dotson found at his home. Thomas Moles is named in connection to the incident, while Dowow is also connected to the unfolding event in Snevidville.
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Eli Dotson
Tom Moles
Latter
Snevidville
May
Thos
Moles
Mold
Dowow
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Old Sales Corts
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H. H. Carr
Bristol
Africa
Senate
J M. Watson
Stouteville, May
J. M. Watson
Stourville
Dr.Callwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Ry Caldwell Bldg
Montivello
Lil
Waterman's Ideal
J. E. Crouch
Main Street
Johnson City, Tenn
Party
Martha Wilder Association
Mr. Kalith
Bellstew
Mim, Knight
Bellview
Caldiwell Tidy
Monticello
Hi. Ie
Ninty
Gallatin
Hancock
Johnson City Steam Laundry
Johnson City
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