Milwaukee church group buys ground for college playground
The Missouri Synod General Conference reports Milwaukee philanthropists Frederick Pritzlat and Mr August Lauken purchased and donated a $20,000 tract for a college playground at Milwaukee college. Delegates praised the gift amid requests for more funding for educational institutions and discussed revisions of college textbooks and leadership posts. The English division’s Winfield college proposal was debated with a plan to accept the offer and have Kansas district run and support it for three years.
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Missouri Synod
Milwaukee
Milwaukee College
Frederick ‘Pritzlat
August Lauke
Wasia
Rar Ile
Thabkgoit
Mr. Koch
Rte
St. Laws
Broam
Addison Seminary
A. Crull
Concordia Vollege
Fort Wayne
Hattstact
Kusllen
Johns Hopkins University
Schway
Hawthorne
Winfield
Ian
Ngarn
Winfeld
Conover
N. 6
Baden
Win Neld
Stiles
General Synod
Detroit
Kansas
Pieper
Bente
Winkeld
Okahoma
Nao
Tlen
Uies Togicat
Arbitration Blocked Amid Daytime Strikes Across Cleveland
Cleveland May 18 arbitration talks between the unions and the Hunleipar Bireath Railway Company stalled as violence subsided but not ended. Officials limited action, trains operated with minor service cuts, and the state arbitration board pressed for voluntary settlement while workers and mobs remained a concern. A Broadway streetcar was briefly disabled by a dynamite torpedo injuring one passenger. authorities offered no decisive crackdown yet.
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Cleveland
Hunleipar Bireath Railway Company
NOH
Sumpany
Liston
Iijuries Wos
Peor
State Board of Arbitration
Prestiant Dupont
Atunicipal
Truc- Mon Company
Mahon
Abner
Car Men's Union
Transnoration Camspany
Mahon Snd
Dupont
Mahon Sarord
Ncta
Maynor Johnson
Honda
Fraughtee
A. Broadway
Pania
Bank failure after Allegheny bank closure shocks Pittsburgh
May 15 in Pittsburgh a bank collapse follows the Allegheny National Bank closure by the Comptroller of the Currency. The receiver says Caruthers & Company brokers face alleged embezzlement of 469,040 and 125,000 in securities. Montgomery waives preliminary hearing for grand jury. Directors sought 500,000 cash infusion. city treasurer notes larger potential losses.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny National Bank
Caruthers & Company
Montgomery
United States
Windsay
Saark
Steal
Wilam Solds
Bambk
Steel
Bryan and Johnson Strength in Alabama Primary
In Birmingham on May 1, reports show Bryan leading in Alabama, carrying Jefferson County by a wide margin. Early county results indicate Bryan ahead in four precincts, with Johnson trailing, while Montgomery and other counties show Bryan favored by delegation to the national convention. Overall returns remain incomplete, but the pattern favors Bryan in the state and its key counties.
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Birmingham
Ala
Bryan
Jefferson
Alabama
Bren
Stobnai
Jefterson
Johnson Dr. Jonason
Montgomery
Aki
TA Seleck
J. Brean
Cole Bros Show Praised As One Of The Best In Country
Contemporary report lauds Cole Bros circus as clean and high class with proud horses and skilled acts. It notes large crowds, strong management, and superior animals, praising the show as perhaps the finest in the nation despite not claiming the largest tents or commissions.
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Will Mitchell
Preg Raghe
Renerally
Gowa
Cola Bran
Larmere
Goto Bros
Sean
Gan
Methodists Honor Dead At Baltimore General Conference
Memorial services for the Methodist bishops and others who died in the quadrennium were held. Bishops Isaae ybe Charles GC McCabe James MF Tite Gerald Edward G Andrews Stephen M Merrit and Charles FL Fowler were remembered. A committee report favored electing ten bishops, counter to prior belief of eight. The conference awaits the final decision as to episcopal numbers and church discipline matters.
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Baltimore
Isaae
Ybe
Charles GC
McCabe
James MF Tite Gerald
Edward G. Andrews
Steshen M Merrit
Charles FL Fowler
James M. King
Board of Home Missions and Church Extension
D. Goodsell
Boston
Batore
Committee
Hague
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
Seare
Hoowever
Thange
Gilhams to Speak at Albion Event in Lagrange Congressman Gilhams to address elders
Congressman C. F. Gilhams of Lagrange will deliver the address at Albion day services honoring elders and aiding adoptees of the Modern World and the World Alliance. The event includes a formal program and is hosted by local groups.
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Scongressman
Gilhams
Albion
Mar
F. C. Gilnams
Lagrange
House Votes 17 368 572 Tariff Reform Opposition
Washington May 18 Republicans on the Ways and Means Committee vote no on tariff reform. General deficiency appropriation passed under suspension of rules. A widow's annuity for Cayroll and Lazear recognized for yellow fever work. Senate adjourned after brief session.
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Cates
Republicans
Ways and Means
Washington
Holly
Jac. Cayroll
Jesse Lazear
U.S. A
Ree Publican
Clark
Missouri
Liquor Question Splits the Ranks at Washington State Demo Conve
Spokane reports a stormy Washington state Democratic convention with a heated floor fight over liquor policy. Delegates split on prohibition and the platform, ending with twenty-two delegates chosen to Denver and each man receiving a half vote amid a tense, all-night session.
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Spokane
Washington
Wisht Neladles
Tyree
Denver
Weather forecast predicts unsettled week with showers
The forecast covers Ohio and Michigan with scattered showers and fair spells Tuesday through Wednesday. Washington region expects temperatures near seasonal averages with a chance of thunderstorms and brisk winds. Across the Ohio Valley and Upper Mississippi, rain ends by Tuesday night with another system late Thursday or Friday lasting about twenty-four hours.
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Washington
Porecuat
Ohio
Michigan
Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
Interiar
Missisapni
Ine
Priffay
Schaefer Shortchanged in Reserved Ticket Scam
Charles Schaefer of New Haven Avenue reported being shortchanged by a ticket seller offering reserved seats. He exchanged $30 for $10 and two $20s, receiving only five $1 bills, while a separate theft case involved a diamond pin and a Chinese police arrest linked to a man named Floyd Young. Police also detained several intoxicated individuals after a circus day.
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Charles Schaefer
New Haven Avenue
Eiveus
Aschasfer
Amaster Pilts
Tater
Lee Dawao Woras
Barr Street
Lee Gim
Lee Do
Columbia Street
Karkentider
June
Buuck
Yagn
Floyd Young
Huytinging
Pappert
Calhoun Errest
Wal
William Ahern
Poller Court
Apo
Dye City
Bern
Baker Strest
Patrohnen Tohneny
Keint
Seversl
Lightning Kills Mother and Babe in Lightning Strike
A mother and her infant were struck by lightning and killed while standing beneath a tree. The tragedy occurred as the mother shielded the child, who survived with no injuries. The incident was witnessed by bystanders who reported the sudden flash and ensuing chaos.
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Bvavond
Ink Mey
Chirence Beck
Twentr-Ciz
Lichinines
Vitis Peteinnny
Ahd
Kmnet
Chile
Ime
Ander
Lisite
Jastruck
Love Letters and a Senator in a New York Breach Case
In New York City a breach of promise case centers on Miss Alice Wood who alleged Senator Platt entangled her with marriage plans while she planned a book The Love Leter y of a Boss She described letters and visits in 1903 1908 detailing affectionate phrases and failed nuptials A settlement claimed but amounts remain partly undisclosed The case spans letters from Platt to Wood and testimony about coerced surrender of papers and a $10 000 settlement not fully realized by Wood
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New York City
NW York
Sale
United States
Shamas O
Plath
Mise Wood
Bildsten
Sen
Miss Wood
Cid Taneway
Mrs. Janeway
Janeway
mar‘Weiuge
Platt
Liss Wood
Pratt
Lottera
Ay J. Martin Miller
Secret Service
Miller
A. H. Hummel
Hummel
Senator Platt
Stanchfield
Aisz Wood
Senatne Platt
Blind Students Hold Track Meet in Pittsburg
May 18 Pittsburg officials report the first annual field meet of the Western Pennsylvania Institute for the Blind showcasing athletic events for visually impaired students. Results include Nickerson winning the fifty yard dash in under ten seconds and Gulley and Ellerbronk taking the three legged race in 14.54 seconds. Derricott won the standing high jump with 14 inches, and Ellerbrank won the running broad jump. General manager Hughart rode through the city last night en route to his time at the Rewkts after a trip.
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Pittsburg
Western Pennsylvania Institute
Nickerson
Eixevcouds
Waon
Gulley
Ellerbronk
Sevanh
Swgbodon
Rcty All Sad Mage
Gno Hal Age
Ellerbrank
Desi
Senne
Derricott
Ruhning
Deckcutt
Ted
P. Hughart
Sho GevGed Tavhie and Indian
Ne Rewkts
Une
Chicago State Trade Ailrines Turmoil Relies on City Ambiguity
Chicago dispatch reports a tense standoff as city officials grapple with a confusing statement about the major of Chicaza and a looming threat. The misspelled text hints at imminent action and potential military or civic crisis, with officials signaling uncertainty about the next steps.
Veterans Plan G A R Encampment in Kokomo
Kokomo Indiana May 18 plans for the twenty ninth annual Indiana Civil War veterans encampment and twenty fifth department women’s auxiliary convention unfold with General Wilson and staff visiting. Decorations test weather, crowds gather, parades up to 6000 veterans expected including National Military Home at Marion and Spanish American War veterans. Multiple divisions of GAR posts, Sons of Veterans, Indiana National Guard units, and Kokomo band prepare for a grand parade and camp activities Wednesday.
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Kokomo
Ind
Gz. R
Indiana Veterans of the Civil War
Department
Women's Resist Corps
Wai
Indianapolis
Hotel St Fainces
Wilson
R. L. Jacobs
Castle Ball
St Francea
Marion
Cologne
GAR
Gk JR
Kokonie Yds
Aize
Toronto
Cam
Davies
Todiana
Alr. Doyon
Hore Bood
Marlon
Asbury Steels
G A. R
Ed Truax
Cams of
Sons of Veterans
John J. Beet
Kokomo Band
Craw
Bri
Leary Uifcers
Indiata
Fivebolg
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Evans Mder
Atlantic
Genera Board of the Navy
Senate
Heyburn
Archist 2
Idaho
Urawy
Bulkeley
Lf Posettle
Faye, Bourty Oibe Linguigiar
Schaefer
Chinaman
Huntington
Babe
Tom Platt
Love
Mae C. Wood
Chicago
W. Ro
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