Quay Loses Seat in United States Senate
In Washington on April 24 the Senate voted 33 to 32 to declare Matthew Stanley Quay not entitled to his seat, after a final debate with speeches from Penrose, McCumber, and Lindsay. The narrow margin and procedural votes marked the conclusion of the Quay case.
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Washington
Matthew Stanley Quay
United States
Senate
Pennsylvania
Quay
Chandler
Penrose
McCumber
North Dakoota
Lindsay
Kentucky
Porto Rico Post Office Bill Debated in House
In Washington on April 24 the House debated the Foraker resolution to extend the military administration in Porto Rico while civil officers are appointed under the civil government act. The insular affairs panel added two amendments on presidential franchise approval and charter restrictions. A one hour debate followed as Mr Hill objected to the amendments while leaders argued their germane nature.
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Williams
Insular Affairs Committee
Porto Rico
Moody
Massachusetts
Hill
Washington
Post Office
Cooper
Committee On Insular Affairs
Foraker
Connecticut
Illinois
Henderson
Reed
Richardson
Clark to resign as Montana senator in coming days
The Herald reports William A. Clark will resign his U S Senate seat. The prepared communication may be presented this afternoon or later in the session, but before the Privileges and Elections Committee report on his election is acted upon. Clark aims to withdraw gracefully and seek a new vote of confidence from Montana voters.
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New York
the Herald
William A. Clark
Montana
United States Senate
Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Clark
Washington
They Let Him Go Acquitted Promoter Spitzer in Manila
Louis Spitzer, promoter for Remingtons and Maxim, a British subject, was tried and acquitted in Manila on a smuggling charge. Government detectives had shadowed him, believing his business was filibustering, but could not prove the allegation after an employee was found with $2,000 worth of jewelry duty unpaid.
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Manila
Louis Spitzer
Remingtons and
Maxim
Orient
Spitzel
PROFITABLE S S CONVENTION IN ST JOSEPH TOWNSHIP
The St Joseph township Sunday School convention met with President S H Davis in the chair. County Missionary S S Hall Jr taught the lesson as General Superintendent A D Craig spoke on The Influence of Association. President J C F McMahen urged parents to accompany children to Sunday School. Afternoon sessions featured talks by S S Hall Jr Home Owes the Sunday School, L Binkley Primary Work, Mrs Nattie Hubler The Needs of the Hour, and A D Craig. Officers named were President S H Davis and Secretary Miss Katie Blume.
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St. Joseph Township
S. H. Davis
S. S. Hall, Jr
A. D. Craig
Allen County
J. C. F. McMahen
Washington Township
Katie Blume
Davis
Mexican City Destroyed Reports From San Antonio
A special to the Globe-Democrat from San Antonio Texas reports Panuca Mexico was destroyed prompting urgent dispatches from the Mexican frontier. Local and national editors note the event underscores rising tensions and potential regional impact.
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St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
San Antonio
Texas
Panuca
Mexico
Panuca Fire Destroys East Coast Trading Town
Panuca, a key trading town on the Panuca river sixty miles west of Tampico, Mexico, was entirely destroyed by fire. The town of 11,000 faced losses estimated at 2,225,000 dollars. No deaths reported. eight workers injured by a government small arms storehouse explosion.
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Republic of Mexico
Tampaico
Panuca
Committee Visit Cleveland on Union Recognition Request
A city delegation quietly traveled to Cleveland to meet Fort Wayne Traction company president Eells and board members. Mayor Scherer and union representatives pressed for recognition while reporting a courteous, lengthy discussion and a board review to follow.
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Cleveland
Eells
Fort Wayne Traction Company
Scherer
Messrs. Seaton, Catshall and Triplett
Street Railway
G. R. Hench
C. F. Baker
Trades and Labor Council
Bellevue
Waddell House
Mackintosh
Fort Wayne Street Railway
Assyrians Celebrate Easter Observance in City
The Assyrian colony observed Easter over three days in the Greek Catholic church with many visitors. Feasting marked the event as families shared repasts and a visiting priest from Boston led rites and baptized numerous children.
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Boston
Marriage Licenses Listed for Multiple Couples
A column lists several marriage licenses including Charles Brueck with Emma Beese and Charles W Greenick with Loretta Steiner among others. Additional pairs include Charles A Frane with Alma Gladieux and Ervin Holt with Clara Claus ner. Frank Lessig with Celia Herz berg and Elbert Schele with Gertrude Drake also appear.
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Charles Brueck
Emma Beese
Charles W. Greenick
Loretta O. Steiner
Charles A. Frane
Alma P. E. Gladieux
Ervin H. Holt
Clara A. Claus
Allen P. Martin
Laura Metker
Frank Lessig
Celia F. Herzberg
Elbert F. Schele
Gertrude Anna Drake
Ecumenical conference holds parallel evangelistic sessions in New York
Attendance rises as the ecumenical conference begins in Carnegie hall and three churches with evangelistic talks led by Rev. Dr. A. B. Leonard and Bishop E. G. Andrews. Women’s meetings at Calvary Baptist and Central Presbyterian cover education and giving, featuring speakers from India Japan China and the U S.
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New York
Ecumenical Conference
Carnegie Hall
Central Presbyterian Church
Calvary Baptist Church
Madison Avenue
A. B. Leonard
Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Leonard
J. W. Butler
Mexico
E. R. Hendrix
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
E. G. Andrews
J. M. Thoburn
India
Henry B. Richards
J. Taylor Hamilton
Jennie Duncan
Alice E. Delton
Japan
E. Baskerville
Irene Barnes
London
Isabella Thoburn
F. L. Baldwin
China
T. M. McNair
J. W. Francis
Indianapolis
Madison Avenue Reformed Church
J. H. Knowles
F. C. Hayes
Illness Notes Improve for Son Street and Mrs Ligget
Son Street, once ill with pneumonia, shows marked improvement today. Mrs J M Ligget is convalescing after an attack of la grippe.
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Son Street
J. M. Ligget
Porte Informs of US Indemnity Settlement Push
Constantinople reports telegrams from Turkish minister Ali Ferreouh Bey in Washington criticizing the unpaid indemnity and announcing the American government will press for a prompt settlement of the claims.
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Constantinople
The
Porte
Washington
Ali Ferreouh Bey
United States
Ministers to Lobby Clear Rules on Dancing Cards at Chicago
New York April 24 Methodist ministers from the New York conference will travel to Chicago next week to urge the general conference to revise rules prohibiting dancing card playing and theater going.
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New York
Chicago
Bishop Engle Dies in South Africa at Age 65
Abilene Kansas April 24 Bishop Jesse Engle head of the River Brethren church who went to South Africa to establish a mission died there yesterday of apoplexy aged sixty five years He led the church in Kansas for many years.
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Abilene, Kas
Jesse Engle
River Brethren Church
South Africa
Kansas
Wreck in East Yards Ties Up Tracks
A line of cars pushed by a switch engine in the east yards cornered another car and toppled it on the tracks near a junction of several switches. The incident caused a temporary halt to operations until the wreck crew moved the car and cleared the area.
Two Unfortunate Men In Pittsburg Shops Incident
Charles B. Braun of the shops and A. Mc Manus of the freight warehouse suffered injuries yesterday in Pittsburg. Braun mashed the index finger of his left hand while McManus crushed a finger on his right hand. Both will be disabled for a week or longer.
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Charles B. Braun
A. McManus
Pittsburg
Mr. Braun
Mr. McManus
Local News Briefs From Kendallville and Nearby
A nine year old boy at 64 Wall Street is ill with scarlet fever prompting a quarantine. Ignatius Blust of contractor Thomas Snook’s crew lacerated a hand while removing metal roofing. Dr Lomas treated him. James Fox of East Berry street fell ill—apparent apoplexy—and was taken home for recovery. Mrs A C Keel and Mrs McKenzie visit en route to New York and Boston for family matters including Ella Keel’s Emerson School of Oratory graduation. George A Darker at Bass works recovers from pneumonia and hopes to resume duties soon. Martin Hengstler at Bass blacksmith shop is ill after prior injuries and ongoing illness. John Ginder receives leave to visit Minneapolis with wife and mother.
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Ignatius Blust
Thomas Snook
Dr. Lomas
James Fox
East Berry Street
Dinnen
Kendallville
A. C. Keel
McKenzie
Fort Wayne
Eugene Iddings
New York City
Darker
Martin Hengstler
Bass Blacksmith Shop
John Ginder
Broadway
Pittsburg Road
Minneapolis
Twelve year old twins avert wreck near Cedar on Wa bash road
Willie and Wilbery Stonestreet brothers living near Cedar on the Eel River division of the Wa bash road discovered a broken rail and halted the Continental limited in time to prevent a serious crash. General Manager Joseph Ramsey investigates and likely rewards the boys. James White sold the Brokaw cottage at Rome City to E. H. McDonald last week.
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Willie
Wilbery Stonestreet
John Stonestreet
Cedar
Eel River
Wabash Road
Continental Limited
Joseph Ramsey
James White
Rome City
E. H. McDonald
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs George Sully
A daughter was born to Mr George Sully and his wife on Superior street. The brief item notes the newborn and parents but provides no further details such as time or weight.
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George Sully
Superior Street
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P. C. Liggett
Wall Street
J. F. W. Meyer
Streicher
Kratzsch Bros
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Herr Schweitzer
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