Colored Methodists seek Africa aid at US church gathering
At the Methodist Episcopal conference in Baltimore the main action focused on uniting missionary efforts and extending church work in Africa. Delegates discussed creating conferences for colored Methodists in Liberia and potential cross union with the African Zion church. Charges against Chancellor Day were dismissed, and funds for San Francisco church losses were raised as part of a broader plan to merge publishing firms into a single Methodist Book Concern with new episcopal residences planned in New Orleans and other cities.
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Baltimore
Methodist Book Concern
New York
Maerato
George B. Alufusque
R Gravam
Henry C. Jennings
In J. Cook
Camorenn
Milwlarary
Africa
Bistoy Scott
Liberia
Biehow
Day
Roosevelt
Hiss
San Francisco
John W. Hamilton
Califort
Vila
Western Methodist Book Concern
Ocincinnati
Chicago
New Orleans
St.Paul
Oklahoma City
Foo Chow
Pekin
China
Fort Wayne Weather Turbulence Drops in Mosquito Swarms
A violent storm struck Fort Wayne yesterday with strong northeast winds, heavy rain, hail, and vivid lightning. Power lines and telecommunication suffered outages across the city while remaining storms at night caused further damage. Homes, signs, and a local streetcar experienced outages and chaos as electric shocks frightened residents. A farmer near Lincoln Road, Mr. Brosius, and his wife were frightened when lightning damaged a barn but caused no fire.
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Fort Wayns
Dabria
Tienry Broaius
Llinola
Brosius
Drosius
Segao Brosius
Board of Public Works
Trnafer Corner
Waa
Harmlpiely
Horn
Calhoun Street
Conmission
Kenneth
Hatch m
Hetch
Opposition Fights Sidewalk Plan On Main Street
Large crowd presses the board of public works to block cement walks on Berry from Harrison to ColJe ke and Jefferson from Calhoun to Garden amid fears of crime near the G R I subway. Officials note possible ease of subway improvements if walks are built. Other measures include sewer work, water main petition, and bids for city hall changes. Notre Dame commencement attracts 500 graduates with multiple speakers and a formal conferring of degrees set for June 15.
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Board of Public Workera
Prateut Agaipek Cement
Harrison Street
G, R. & 1 Subway
Berry
Harrison
Col- Jéke
Jefferson
Calhoun
Garden
Fisher Street
Rivermet
Echewood Avenues
Worth Clinton Street
Leh Bivest
William Griffin
Fairgeld Avenue
Field Street
St Foe
Williams Grove Park
Spring Street
John Street
Eckatt Isne
Waltot Avenue
Hiplins & Druley
Vorest Park
Notre Dae
Notre Dame University
Ortanten
Washington
Mr. Young
Boyle
Tratlan
Taebor
Notre Dame
Abducted Woman in Automobile at Ligonier
A sensational abduction attempt in Ligonier ends with the death of William Pattison and serious wounding of Dr. Franks as a posse, led by J M Sargent and A Hoover, tries to rescue Mrs. Sargent from Pattison who posed as a federal agent. The pursuit winds through near Ligonier and Billingsburg with gunfire and a roadside confrontation.
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Tournal-Gazette
Ligonier
Ind
Tegeus
William Pattison
Lake Warasee
Franks
Brmoest
J. M. Spat Wite
Syracuse
Pattison
Sarsent
Franke
Pat- Ugon
Biilinrsburg
Sargent A. Hoover
Ae Atom Sogsemen
Mire
Bargent
Su Mier
Jesuomem
Thesists
Vinelds
Brooks
Pattlja
Tre
Sargent
Hoover
Patetigen
Secret Service
Goldsmith
Sereent
Dr. Franks
Ueonier
Ang
Discord Among Republicans in the White House Era
A long-running, disorganized Republican session in Congress ends with sharp blame between factions. Senate and House leadership clashed over currency, advertising for campaign funds, and platform proposals. Presidents and party leaders faced internal conflict as November defeats loomed.
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Washington, Bay
Dia
Senate
House
Treasury
Nouse
White House
Congress
We Party
DIN
L. Cons
Frank H. Hitchcock
Weather Summary Across States With Showers And Winds
Washington notes showers on Friday and Saturday with cooler south regions and brisk south winds. Michigan and Ohio report thunderstorms and Saturday showers with southeast to north winds. Indiana sees showers Friday and Saturday with cooler southern portions. Overall trend shows unsettled weather and shifting winds across the Midwest.
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Washington
Michigan
Tidois
Indiana
Wriday
Saviors Honored In July Ceremonies By Knights Templar
Ascension day observed across city churches and at the Masonic Temple by Knights Templars. Commandery No. 4 led morning graveside decorations for about one hundred deceased members. Evening service featured Rev. B W Averill sermon praising Jesus Christ as the greatest man. Continuous pages indicate continuation.
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Knights Templara
Masonic Temple
Masonic Templarn
Knights Templars
Epiacopal
B. W. Averill
Trinity Episcopal Church
Trinity Church
Averill
Avérill
Decoration Bay
Damon
Pythias
Temple
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Church Ruling Creates Fifteen Member Executive Committee
In Kansas City the Presbyterian general assembly adopted a rule prohibiting any church board member or officer from serving on the new executive committee, except the moderator. Dr William Henry Roberts faced protests over his alleged dominance. 200 members were disqualified. The assembly also supported temperance work, urged biblical grounds for divorce, and voted to fund temperance activities with 30,000 to continue the committee’s work.
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Kansas City
Presbyterian Church
Rowly
Thi Géneral Assembly
Ator
Executiva
Cam
Minylon
Wm. Henry Roberta
Philadelphia
Roberty
Thi
General Assembly
Nnsembly
J. Niccolls
St Louis
Idula Reverance
Cleveland
John BH. Converse
Dr. Win
McKbbed
Cincinnati
BT Les
Pittsburg
Charles Suntan
Tornado Strikes Guthrie District Crossing Two Towns
A tornado swept through the Guthrie district between Ficarletta and Nevine, directly impacting Flon and Wanamaker. Telegraph and telephone wires are down as heavy rain and cloudburst conditions rage over central and northern Ohio.
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Guthrie
Ohio
Ficarletta
Nevine
Flon
Wanamaker
Tariff Fight Over Pulp and Paper Potent in U S
Washington reports show Democratic support for Stevens bill while executives and lawmakers clash over wood pulp and unbleached printing paper tariffs. Committees review evidence of alleged price manipulation and restraint of trade as hearings continue.
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Washington
Stafford
Wihaconsin
Fino
House
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Piper
Repreventatives Mann
iUinate
Milles
Kanan
Bratford
Wiscongin
Bannon
Ohio
Sims
Tenmnasee
Af Ryan
New York
Stevens
Poper
State Constabulary Sought to Curb French Lick Gambling
Indianapolis May 28. In response to patroling difficulties, Indiana officials plan to seek a state constabulary at the next legislature session to handle gambling and illicit rooms at French Lick and West Baden. Attorney General Bingham and deputies urge a strong force and describe raids already conducted. further action expected with continued casino oversight.
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Indianapolis
Ind
French Lick
West Baden
Legislaturt
Bingham
A. G. Gavins
B. M. White
Auch
Brown
Hawtlorney
Tingham
Ginslesny
Wweels
Mears
Tanny
Hingham
Ett
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Tome and Foreign Missionary Departments
United States
Cooke
Fort Wayne
West Main Street
Cople
Charlie P. Neill
Summer
Baldwin
Nazareth
Presbyterian
Assen
Roberts
Bulletin
House Committee
Stevens Sill
Hanly
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