Methodist Doctrines Move To Craft New Faith Statement
At the Birmingham session of the General Conference the Methodist Episcopal Church South hears a resolution to form a commission of five, including a bishop, to prepare a new doctrinal statement and seek ecumenical cooperation. A complaint against Bishop Morrison and a German Mission conference challenge on bishop admission are also noted.
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General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Birmingham
W. F. Tillett
W. R. Lambuth
Tennessee
College of Bishops
F. Tillett
R. Lambuth
C. W. Carter
Arcadia
Episcopal
H. C. Morrison
Wayne Memorial Church
New Orleans
Richard Wilkins
Wayne Church
Monroe
German Mission Conference
Bomb attack and Russian parliament assemble in St Petersburg
A bomb wounded Vice Admiral Doubassoff and killed an aide as it exploded near his carriage in Moscow. The attacker died. several bystanders were injured. Delegates to the first Russian parliament begin arriving in St Petersburg amid cautious government restraint and hopes for a peaceful parliamentary start.
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St. Petersburg
Dousbassoff
Moscow
Doubassoff
Council of the Empire
Russia
Constitutional Democratic
Constitutional Democrats
Taney
M. Naboukoff
New Millinery Store Opens in Atlanta with Tempting Spring Values
A new Atlanta millinery and fashion department advertises spacious, comfortable premises heated by hot air furnaces. It promises lower prices and an extensive stock of hats, silk waists, skirts, silks, and gowns from Baltimore designers, plus a dining room and ladies waiting area. The ad highlights silk shirt waists, white lawns, linens, and men’s and children’s offerings at bargain prices. It invites the public to inspect the new store and notes diverse departments from shoes to fabrics.
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Atlanta
Miss Ditch
Baltimore
New Spring
India
Georgia’s Oldest Woman Dead at 114 in Brunswick
Elizabeth Gates, age 114, reportedly the oldest Georgian, died at her Brunswick home after a long life that included three marriages and many descendants. The obituary notes her family ties and age.
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Georgia
Elizabeth Gates
Brunswick
Whitecappers Routed In Tennessee Home Affair
Stewart and his daughter ward off a murderous mob at their home near Pleasant View Cheatam county Tennessee. Melvin Winters was killed when a mob opened fire around 11 p m Saturday night. Stewart and his daughter were wounded as they returned fire. Marvin Winters body found near the Stewart home Sunday morning. Sheriff Harper and deputies hold Jim Hunt Eph Boyle and Newton Winters on complicity charges.
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Stewart
Melvin Winters
Thomas Stewart
Pleasant View
Cheatham County
Tenn
Marvin Winters
Harper
Jim Hunt
Eph Boyle
Newton Winters
Strohbar Bound Over On Embezzlement Charge
J N Strohbar waived examination before Justice Coleman in Gainesville Florida on embezzling money from the Atlantic Coast Line. He was bound over for $1000 to appear at the spring term of the circuit court which convenes immediately. The trial was postponed from Thursday to Friday due to unavailability of key witnesses.
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C. H. Clark
Thomas Newman
Cannon House
Atlanta
Justice of the Peace
J. P. Carson
Forsyth
Bibb County
Superior Court
Clark
Newman
Gainesville
Fla
J. N. Strohbar
Justice Coleman
Atlantic Coast Line
Exceptions Bill Unfinished in Macon as Delay Continues
In Macon Georgia on Friday Judge Emory Speer signed an order extending the transfer time for Greene and Gaynor to the Atlanta federal prison. He gave counsel until May 381 to complete the work on the bill of exceptions, which remains under way to Savannah.
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Gaynor
Macon
Emory Speer
Atlanta
Greene and
Savannah
Miners and Operators Reach Three-Year Work Pact
After three months of talks the anthracite miners and eastern Pennsylvania operators agreed to extend the strike commission award for three years. Miners who did not commit violence will be rehired and no one will be discriminated for their role in the strike.
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Pennsylvania
Palma Re-Elected President of Cuba
The Cuban congress in Havana proclaimed Tomas Estrada Palma and Mendez Capote elected president and vice president in a joint session. All liberals and independents from Santa Clara and Santiago abstained in protest.
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Havana
Tomas Estrada Palma
Mendez Capote
Santa Clara
Santiago
Fatal Houseyard Quarrel Ends in Double Tragedy
In Smithfield Ohio William Cox and son in law William Miners Carney argued over two cats. Cox seized a shotgun and killed Carney then fatally shot himself in the yard.
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Coupic
William Cox
William Miners Carney
Smithfield
Ohio
Carney
Cox
Great Britain Demands Turkey Withdraw Troops from Egypt
A London dispatch reports Britain has issued an ultimatum to the Sultan through the ambassador at Constantinople over Turkey’s refusal to withdraw troops from Egypt. France and Russia back Britain in the move, signaling a firm warning to the Sultan.
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Great Britain
Turkey
London
Constantinople
Egypt
President Roosevelt Seeks Gratitude Resolution for California Disaster Aid
The president sent a message to congress urging passage of a resolution thanking foreign sovereigns and nations for their sympathy and relief offers after the California disaster.
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San Francisco
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
California
Fatal Duel With Burglar Ends Staten Island Businessman's Life
Charles L. Spier a wealthy Staten Island businessman and confidential agent of H H Rogers vice president of Standard Oil was killed in a morning duel with a burglar in his home. Mrs Spier heard the sounds as the intruder gathered silverware then Spier fired a shot missing the man who returned fire striking him in the heart. The burglar fled leaving the loot behind.
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Staten Island
Charles L. Spier
H. H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
Mr. Spier
Senate narrows court review on railroad rate bill
The railroad rate bill in the senate faced a further change as agreement edged toward a judicial review amendment. The Allison compromise met stern opposition from supporters of a broad court review, leading to restrictions being placed on the review proposal despite President Roosevelt's approval.
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Senate
Roosevelt
Passaic Riot Amid Strikes Leaves Several Shot
In Passaic New Jersey a clash between riotous Italian strikers and police left four rioters shot and several officers injured. One wounded man may die. Thirty two diggers and shovel men were arrested near the Daily Herald building under construction where the strike began days ago.
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Passaic
N. J
Daily Herald
Santa Rosa Earthquake Reported Widespread Loss
Governor Pardee received a Santa Rosa dispatch confirming earthquake damage totaling about 3 million dollars with estimates of 150 thousand dollars needed to clear debris and repair. The report notes hard hitting effects on property and ongoing recovery costs.
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Pardee
Santa Rosa
Cal
Special Grand Jury Empaneled to Probe Insurance Ties
A special grand jury to investigate insurance matters and political campaign contributions was empaneled in New York on Monday. District Attorney Jerome, who requested the panel, was present when it was sworn in.
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New York
Jerome
Boston Cigar Makers Strike Sparks Wage Push
Boston cigar makers union launched a strike on Monday with about 1,200 workers out, seeking higher wages in a wage increase campaign.
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Boston
Mass
Sky Pilot in Trouble Over Endearing Letter
The preacher Rev. D. B. Yaebler, longtime Shell Rock Methodist pastor, faces downfall after a letter with sentiments toward another man’s wife is found in the wife’s possession. Charles F. Moore, a farmer, discovered the note prompting the social scandal and church controversy.
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Charles F. Moore
Yaebler
Methodist
Shell Rook
Ark
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