Mormonism Debate Frays Lincoln Church Assembly
The Presbyterian general assembly denounces the Mormon hierarchy led by apostle Reed Smoot. It accuses Smoot of polygamy advocacy and violations of U.S. laws, calling for expulsion to protect the senate's honor and dignity and urging action by Americans.
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General Assembly of the Church
Apostle
Senate
Los Angeles
Cal
Reed
Presbyterian General Assembly
J W. W. Holloway
Standing Committees On Home Missions
Utah
United States Senate
Apostle Reed Smoot
Reed Smoot
Thas
United States
Cherbourg Harbor Torpedo Explosion Sparks Panic
In Cherbourg France a violent storm caused an explosion of three torpedoes at the harbor entrance. The blast sent water high into the air and triggered panic among ships, though no damage was reported.
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Cherbourg
France
Alay
Andh
Call for Help in Breathitt County Troop Recruitment Rumors
A message mentions a request for help and a plan to move troops from Breathitt County toward Lexington and Jackson. Reports say men have been riding countryside issuing calls to supporters of Curtis Jett and Tom White, fueling rumors of a rescue plot.
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Lexington
Curtis Jett
Tom White
Breathitt County
Jackson
Jett
White
Textile workers strike widens in Philadelphia area
Philadelphia reports show 37 textile firms agreeing to a 55 hour week and 12 mills already on strike after last night shutdowns. Executives say the walkout may spread beyond manufacturers expectations with about six thousand workers likely to refuse work Monday.
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Philadelphia
Sey
Textile Workers’ Executive Committee
Freight tie up eased as Lake Shore agrees wage rise
Chicago reports a near settlement between freight handlers and railroads after Lake Shore lines offered a compromise wage increase averaging over four percent. Workers approved the contract effective June 1 for one year, ending days of widespread rail yard disruptions.
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Chicaz
Chicago
Lake Shore Road
Fragmentary Timeline of Early 20th Century Global News
A garbled OCR style summary cites evolving events including Venezuelan port issues, church matters in the Presbyterian assembly, and reports of political turmoil. Names such as Mohammed and references to Sultanay Mo foyee and Londo Times border on unclear, with scattered mentions of British activity and Mormon topics.
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Venesuelig
Bebiker Tt Portul Barguenicti
Dtaette
Teg
Iapman
Joslu Price
Mrs
Handa
Stelby County
Texas
Antiy Killet
Cruta
Sila
Mohammed
Londo Times
Petersburg
Presbyterian General Assembly
Biales Senate
Drowning Flood Strikes Topeka Kansas As Rain Persists
May 30 Topeka reports five thousand homeless as floods spread across the capital. Six Kansas River bridges collapse while the river rises rapidly and Abilene reports fifteen inches of rain last night. Cattle drowned and towns like Morris County face million dollar losses amid fires and widespread panic.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas River
North Topeka
Union Pacific
St. Mary's
Abilene
Morris County
M. R. Smith
Council Grove
Indicator Store
Robbins’ Drug St
Neosho
Missouri
Mircreds
Howl S Ty
Postmaster General Releases Merritt Tulloch Reply
Paynes statement publishes Merritt of Washingtons reply to Tulloch charges. Merritt says a transaction involving Tulloch suggests a false voucher was used to obtain admission by a state official. The note mentions hearings and possible legal action. In another incident, masked robbers robbed a drugstore on Randolph Street, wounding none but killing a clerk as they fled.
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Washingston
May
Pulloch
Washington Post Office
Payne
Merritt
Washington
Afr
Tulloch
Denver elects Mor rissey and all grand officers of Brotherhood
May de Grand Master Mor rissey and every grand officer of the Brotherhood of Railway Tralomen were re elected in a routine annual election held in Denver.
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Denver
May
Morrissey
The
Brotherhood of Railway Tralomen
Indianapolis May 25 political notes and World’s Fair stone build
Indiana Republicans discuss moving party headquarters to the Claypool and promote Indiana sandstone for the St. Louis World’s Fair administration building. Reports cover the Modern Woodmen of America gathering in mid June with thousands expected and plans for the state fair preparations.
Young Chase Shows Improvement in Fowler Case
In Fowler, Judge Kabb orders a special venire of seventy-two for a Tuesday trial. Residents, especially in Chase’s circle, show renewed curiosity as the young man’s public reappearance draws attention and comments on his worn appearance.
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Fowler
Tna
Kabb
Tyernweiter, Trom
Chase
Young Chase
Xreathy
Sines
Paris Madrid race ends in fatal crash aftermath
The first stage of the Paris Madrid race ends in tragedy. Kenwalt did not recover consciousness after a crash beside the roadway and died. details remain unclear as investigators assess the overturned machine and involved vehicles.
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Vooltieds
Baer
Kenwalt
Worker Electrocuted While On Line Near Huntington
Huntington W V May 21 Jack R Jennings 27 of Urbana O was electrocuted while working eighty feet in the air his body touched a live wire and death was instantaneous at the scene Newark? No. The accident occurred during electrical work and the victim died instantly.
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Huntington
W. Va
Jack R. Jennings
Urbana
One Killed Three Dying In Local Storm Record
In Hammonad Indiana on May 6 a death and multiple injuries are reported from severe weather including no wind and electrical storms. One person is dead, three are dying, and others are injured as the storm affects the locality.
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Hammonad
Ind
Terre Haute Electric Traction Plans $3 Million Merger
Articles of incorporation filed for Terre Haute Electric Traction with $3,000,000 capital. The merger will absorb the Terre Haute Electric company assets including the Paris Clinton and Brazil interurban lines, with control by Stone and Webster of Boston.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Terre Haute Electric Traction Company
Terre Haute Electric Company
Paris, Clinton and
Brazil
Stone and Webster
Boston
Record Breaking Month in Indiana and Ohio Oil Fields
Marion Ind May 30 There is great activity in the oil fields of Indiana and Ohio with Trenton limestone fields a scene of intensive drilling. In May 675 wells completed with 58 dry holes or gas wells. daily production 10 170 barrels. Drilling ongoing on 70 wells and 408 rigs up and building. total 1 188 rigs. Eastern operators enlarge presence in Trenton fields, surpassing Pennsylvania, West Virginia and New York.
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Marion
Ind
Indiana
Ohio
Trenton
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
New York
Boy Drowns in Rain Barrel Near Lily, Indiana
A four year old boy, son of Clock Cornwall, drowned in a rain barrel while his mother was away at the spring. A seven year old sister left in charge found him after noticing a chair topple, discovering the body head first in the barrel.
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Paolh
Ind
May
Clock
Bedford Quarry Strike Faces Organized Labor Stand
In Bedford stone district the conflict remains quiet with neither side yielding. Striker leaders say workers are firm and determined that any future quarry operation will be by organized labor.
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Bedford, Inc
Bedford
Fatal lightning strike kills Poseyville farmer
In Poseyville Indiana a lightning bolt struck the residence of Logan Westfall one mile south of town. Westfall, about thirty eight, was instantly killed. A young child in his arms escaped unharmed while other occupants were severely shocked.
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Poseyville
Ind
Logan Westfall
Westfall
Thornburg Woman In Muncie Took Own Life Over Domestic Issues
Mrs Gladys Thornburg of Muncie Ind reportedly died by her own hand months ago. Had she remained in Sherman Tex she would have inherited $15000 from a relative, a motive linked to domestic troubles cited as causing the tragedy.
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Muncie, Ind
Gladys Thornburg
Sherman
Tex
Accident injures teen in Osgood Indiana rifle incident
A sixteen year old, Chester Shaw of May St. Chester, Osgood Indiana, accidentally shot himself while hunting. The rifle, left on the ground, discharged as he picked it up, causing a serious wound.
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Osgood Ind
May St.Chester Shaw
Charles Buck Convicted in Attempted Murder Caso
In Boonville on May 30 Charles Buck shot John Warner with a slit gum oo and severly wounded dirt. Buck was sent to the reformatory hours later after a conviction for attempted murder. Both men are colored.
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Boonville, Tael
Charles Buck
John Warner
Buck
Reformatory
Deaths and society notices from Indianapolis and Decatur
Mary I wife of William I president of the State Bank of Valparaiso died after a surgical operation in Valparaiso. She was prominent in social circles in Decatur Indiana. Glenn Adams, a printer, was struck and killed by a Clover Leaf train while traveling near Indianapolis. The State Letter Carriers' association conducts its annual convention in Indianapolis with about 100 delegates attending.
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Valperaise
Pad
Mary
New York
Decatur
Ind
Glenn Adams
Tith
Ohio City
Ohio
Indianapolis
State Letter Carriers’ Association
Triplets Born In Prattis Township To Mrs Davenport
Tipton Ind May 0 Mrs Gilbert Davenport of Pratris township is mother of healthy vigorous triplets two boys and a girl all reported in good condition.
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Tipton, Ind
Gilbert Davenport
Pratris Township
Republican gains amid Indianapolis bribery probe
The investigation into charges by the Citizens league against the Republican administration boosts Republican prospects in Indianapolis. Voters feel persecutors overstated crimes. Mayor Bookwalter looks set for a larger victory. Indiana World’s Fair plans proceed with bids and a $50,000 Indiana building, chaired by Frank C. Isall, with Kinsey and O'Brien on the committee. Decoration Day draws record floral tributes as citizens donate for graves. Visitors to Indianapolis will see heavy holiday decorations for June events and a fundraising drive for the National Travelers’ Protective Association convention.
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Indianapolis
Citizens League
Woullbeo
Ed Logsdon
Q@g UD
Logsdon
Citizens’ League
Bookwalter
St. Lois
Frank C. Isall
Muncie
DD. W. Kinsey
Newcastle
W. H. O'Brien
Lawrenceburg
Travelers’ Protective Association
Order to sell Fervis wharf at World’s Fair Midway
In Chicago in May the circuit court ordered the Fervis wharf at the World’s Fair Midway to be sold to the highest bidder. If no bids are received it will be broken up and sold for junk.
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Chicago
Juni
Apprehension at Martinique Sparks War Anxiety
Fort de France Martinique May 30 reports anxiety over a renewal of activity by Mone Cols The general condemns the immediate cessation of the hostile actions and demands restraint amid rising tensions.
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Martinique
Fort de France
Iron wage scale agreed for next year in Detroit
In Detroit Michigan last evening the scale committee of the Amalgamated association and the iron manufacturers signed the iron wage scale for next year settling the dispute for another year.
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Detroit
Mich
Amalgamated Association
The
Iron Manufacturers
Prize Fighter George Feeley Dies After Bout
Savannah Ga May 20 George Feeley the pugilist who was injured in a contest with Jim Jeffords Thursday night died at St Josephs hospital early this morning.
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Savannah
George Feeley
Puginat
Jim Jeffords
St. Joseph's Hospital
Indictment Charges State Senator Frank H. Farris with Bribery
A St. Louis grand jury has returned an indictment charging State Senator Frank H. Farris with bribery. The case marks another bribery indictment in the region.
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Frank H. Farris
St. Louis
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