Presbyterian Assembly Moves Toward Church Union Plan
At Winona Lake Indiana on May 20 the Presbyterian general assembly cleared routine business for a union with the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Justice Harlan urged expanded representation of Presbyterians among naval chaplains, and a special evangelistic committee was formed to push campaigns. The day included a ball game umpired by Harlan and a schedule of religious events marking Joan Knox’s 400th anniversary.
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Winona Lake
Ind
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Branch
Henry W. Jessup
New York
Henry L Osborne
Illinois
David M. Skilling
Missouri
Andrew Charles Bronson
John Laughlin
Pennsylvania
Denver
Relief Committee
John M. Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Presbyterian Church
Harlan
United States
Washington
Assembly
Nassau Presbytery
Justice Harlan
Winona Agricultural College
Princeton University
Switchmen Union Officers May Be Elected Tomorrow
Indianapolis May 20 The Switchmen s Union of North America delegates work toward final business including officer elections and constitution adoption. Insurance rates were not increased this term as a new $300 policy with 50 cent monthly premium was added. First Vice Grand Master Walsh of Minneapolis said he will not seek another term.
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Indianapolis
Switchmen’s Union
Nort America
Totas
Haardous
Grand Lodge
Walsh
Minneapolis
Grand lodge officers seen likely to be reelected
Several candidates have announced bids for seats on the grand board of directors as officers appear set to win reelection.
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Grand Lodge
Grand Board of Directors
Trainmen Discuss Insurance at Biennial Meeting
Buffalo May 20 the seventh biennial convention of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen spent the day considering claims against the order insurance fund. Grand Master Morrissey denied endorsements for a state railroad commissioner saying no candidate has been endorsed and the matter has not been brought up.
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Buffalo
the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Grand
Morrissey
Fire damages Baum commission house on Harrison street
A burning gas jet in the fruit ripening room of S. Baum & Co. caused a fire in the cellar at 615 Harrison Street last night. Damage is estimated around $200. Patrolman Mike Brennan reported the blaze, which filled the area with smoke and drew a crowd. chemicals extinguished the flames.
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S. Baum & Co
Eckert
Harrison Street
Mike Brennan
Pine Street
George H. Higgs
Edward Hawkins
Federation of Musicians Elects Officers in Detroit
The American Federation of Musicians voted to hold next year's convention in Boston. It amended standing resolution 19 to allow army bands when no union bands are available, raised Secretary Owen Miller's salary from 1500 to 2000 dollars, and granted President Joseph N. Weber a travel allowance of 10 dollars a day for up to 190 days.
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Detroit
Midh
American Federation of Musicians
Nhxt
Boston
Owen Miller
St. Louis
Joseph N. Weber
Cincinnati
Lowery seeks to quash indictment in anti cigarette law case
Indianapolis May 20 W W Lowery recently indicted for violating the anti cigarette law filed a motion in criminal court to quash the indictment He claims the statute violates the interstate commerce clause Article 2 Section 10 of the federal constitution impairs contracts and is an ex post facto law The motion is supported by his attorney William J Taylor
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Indianapolis
W. W Lowery
William J.taylor
Criminal Court
Lowery
Peter Miarle Elected President of Amalga mated Association
Peter Miarle was elected president of the Amalga mated Association in a recent organizational vote. The announcement highlights Miarle’s leadership role and the group’s upcoming plans and initiatives.
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Peter Miarle
Fort Wayne Man Leads Amalgamated Union Victory
Peter J. McArdle awaits Oct. 1 as new Amalgamated president after a hard campaign defeating Mr. Schaffer. McArdle plans to base headquarters in Pittsburgh with time split between Muncie and Fort Wayne. Local lodges prepare celebrations as peers praise his judgment and leadership potential for a new era.
Cost and Scope of the Chicago Strike Up to Date
The Chicago strike, begun November 19, 1904, involved garment workers and Teamsters with 3,772 strikers at its peak. Police and 38,000 extra officials patrolled, while 3,772 workers faced violence casualties. costs soared across city, county, and businesses, totaling millions in wage losses, protections, and economic impact.
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Chicago
Montgomery, Ward & Co
WRALE
McArdle elected president of Amalgamated in Detroit
P J McArdle of Fort Wayne Ind won on the second ballot to lead the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers as Theodore J Shaffer retired. Other officers were chosen including secretary treasurer John Williams and several trustees and vice presidents. The convention set dues under a new plan and Cincinnati will host the next meeting. A memorial was ordered for President Shaffer whose term ends September 30.
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Peter J. McArdle
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Iron and Steel Works
Amalgamated
McArdle
Munci
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Indiana Mills
Muncie
Tyler
Rolling Mills
Journal Gazette
Tgh
Supt
Old Fort Lodge
No. 14
Detroit
P. J. McArdle
Fort Waytte
Ind
Theodore J. Shaffer
JM. F. Tighe
Pittsburg
T. J. Shaffer
Shaffer
John Williams
M. F. Tighe
Ben I. Davis
Elias Jenkins
Youngstown
John G. Hagen
Piqua
C. J. Monaghan
American Federation of Labor
J. A. Kersey
Granite City
F. J Wright
Lancaster
Thomas Williams
Vincennes
Joseph W. Rutledge
New Albany
Llewellyn Lewis
Martin’s Ferry
William Larkins
Martin
Teamsters Council Refuses to Strike Off and Expands Action
Chicago May 20 The Teamsters Joint Council votes to spread the strike to more houses and refuse to call it off. Negotiations with employers were reported as ongoing but a key provision protecting express drivers caused a split. The council declares further fight and suspends negotiations, outlining the union's stance against ending the strike without driver approval.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Teamsters’ Jet Council
Teamsters’ Union
Teamsters’ Organization
Employers’ Association
Thilers
Laporte Headlight Company Sold in Foreclosure
LaPorte Indiana May 2 The Edwards Headlight Company plant and holdings were sold today by receiver Frank K Northam to M W Northam of Chicago under a decree of Judge Richter following foreclosure by Metropolitan Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago The purchase included $300 in bonds and a plan to reorganize the company with 7,4000 0 capitalization and operations to resume under new management.
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Laporte
Ind
Frank K Northam
Edwards Headlight Company
Liperte
M. W. Northam
Chicago
Richter
Liporte
Metropolitan Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago
Edwards Company
Bryan to tour world studying city ownership and railroads
William J. Bryan announces a world tour to study municipal ownership and railroad issues. His daughter is in poor health and will travel with him and other family members.
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Jancoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Money Flows Into New German American Bank
Deposits on opening day exceeded $100,000 with more than 800 accounts opened at the German-American bank in Fort Wayne. The crowd included officials Foster Wentz Berghoff and visitors who inspected quarters, while savings deposits drew heavy early patronage and even rival banks signaled follow‑up openings.
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Regula
Fort Wayne Clearing House Association
Court Street
Ofort Wayne
Gthe
Foster
Wentz
Berghoff
George Waldschmidt
Fred Berghoff
J. D McDonald
Commercial Bank
Fostoria
Victor Wentz
First National Bank of
Canal Dover
Ramsey May Be Detroit Southern President
New York May 20 The Globe reports Joseph Ramsey Jr retiring president of the Wabash Railroad may become president of the Detroit Southern Railroad if he can avoid conflicts with the Gould interests.
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New York
The
Globe Today
Joseph Ramsey, Jr
Wabash Railroad Company
Detroit Southern Railroad Company
Gould
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Bible Teachers Training School
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Molerator Moffatt
Chas Lee Thompson
Moffat
Converse
J. H. Calhoun
Peter J. M’ardle
Amalgamated Association
Ghiers-Tomorow
Brotherhood of Railway Train
Baum Commission House
Federation OF Musicians
Amalgamated Associaton
Wayne Iron and Steel Works Pre
Mr. McArdle
Fort Wan
D. J. Kenels
John Decrastos
Journal-Gazette
Carnegie
Association
Schaffer
Ichiefs
NEW National Bank
Samuel M. Foster
Henry CG. Berghoff
Teamsters Union
Express
Teamsters’ Joint Council
Laporte Headlight Company
Colonel Bryan
NEW Bank
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Ramsey
Detroit Southern
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