Poisoning Strikes Woolen Family in Arkansas
In Little Rock on June 1 a large group including C. B. Woolen his wife five children and many others dining with them fell violently ill after breakfast. Five doctors treat the cases amid suspected poisoning and investigators await a determination of the poison and the culprit.
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Little Rock
Ark
C. B. Woolen
Frank Rogers
Harry Stage
Frank Melbourne
Frank Olmstead
Frank Stuart
L. H. Stevens
Mr. Noladd
Jas. Hardcastle
W. Flack
J. W. Snow
A. L. Snow
Edith Corden
Woolen
Decorated the Minister at Crawfordsville Church
A May 31 report from Crawfordsville Indiana describes Rev R S English delivering a forceful sermon as John Mathews a prominent church member quietly disrupted the service by entering in festive dress and presenting a bouquet and wreath to the preacher before departing. The incident is noted to lead to excommunication and repentance. The article also covers Fred Johnson a featherweight boxer profile aiming to face George Dixon noting Johnson's height weight and career details including prior wins and opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
First Presbyterian Church
R. S. English
John Mathews
Mathews
Professor Elliott Takes Post at Stratford College
W. J. Elliott, noted International Business College professor, leaves for Stratford to assume management of a college run under the same system as the International. Elliott will lead the Stratford institution and oversee its operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Elliott
International Business College
Stratford
Unt
The
International
Mr. Elliott
Fort Wayne school sees transition as principal plans aide
The article notes the Fort Wayne school has long known its leader and students as a dear friend. Po Staples, the current principal, will secure another assistant as part of the forthcoming change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Po Staples
Hhe
Mine Fire Costs Bohemia Mine 14 Lives
A terrible blaze erupted in Birkenberg silver mine at Preizbriam Bohemia. About 500 workers were underground when the fire started. Rescue efforts saved many but fourteen miners perished and several were severely injured. Thousands aided in the effort as flames were brought under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Birkenberg
Preizbriam
Bohemia
Clergyman Plans Saloons In New York
Rev. William S. Rainsford, long associated with St. George's in New York, advocates establishing saloons offering unadulterated drinks for the poor and working men. He has built diverse church groups and clubs seen as breaking traditional religious restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Rainsford
New York
Cambridge
England
St. Giles, Norwich
United States
Canada
St. George's Church
Jail escape plot uncovered in Defiance county
In Derianve Ohio on June authorities reveal a planned jail break at Defiance county jail. A prisoner informs Sheriff Ewing of a hidden tunnel behind a north wall extends eighteen inches and would have allowed escape despite guards. Soap impressions and corridor keys survived outside with accomplices. Prisoners are under close watch.
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Sherif Ewing
Sherif
Tragic Death by Self Inflicted Shot in New Orleans
George Sebastian, thirty five, committed suicide yesterday here. An immigrant from Congo? He had found fortune in the cork trade, traveled to Europe and Monte Carlo, then returned to take a laborer’s job. Financial strain and unrequited love weighed on him before he shot himself.
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New Cnvesxs
Liv
George Sebastian
Sebastian
Tie
Europe
Monte Carlo
New Orleans
Athens and Corinth Tour by Narues in 1002
Special Correspondence from Narues describes a voyage from Constantinople to Piraeus and Athens. The narrator details the Acropolis and Parthenon, Corinthian ruins, modern Athens life, and the Isthmus of Corinth canal. The journey continues to Corinth, Patras, Corfu, Naples, Pompeii, Vesuvius, and Rome, with reflections on Greek culture and ancient art.
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Sentinel
Narues
Italy
Constantinople
Sea of Marmara
Dardanelles
Grecian
Piraeus
Athens
Themistocles
Bay of Salamis
Attica
Acropolis
Mount Pentelicus
Marathon
Academy
London
Propylaea
Greece
Corinth
New Corinth
Patras
Brindisi
Corfu
Naples
Pompeii
Vesuvius
Rome
Paci Mossmay
Massachusetts Prohibition Party Nominates Slate at Worcester
Worcester June 2 The Massachusetts prohibition party held its state convention in Mechanics Hall to nominate state officers and delegates. Rev L A Banks was named chairman and Geo E Cook secretary. The platform denounces liquor, calls for prohibition by law, opposes local option and trusts, supports public schools, protective tariffs, restricted immigration, fixed wage equality, and equal pay for women.
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Worcester
Mass
Massachusetts
Prohibition Party
Mechanics’ Hall
Wm. H. Partridge
State Central Committee
L. A. Banks
D. D
Boston
Geo. E. Cook
Cambridge
Prohibition Party of
National Prohibition Party
Democratic Party
Presbyterian assembly acts on seminaries and heavenliness issues
The Portia Oregon assembly adopted the committee report on authority over theological seminaries with an overwhelming vote. It reaffirmed the compact with the Presbyterian nations, refused abrogation, and set a fifteen member committee to negotiate with thirteen seminaries. It also voted to arbitrate Briggs transfers and sent the deacons question to Presbyteries. The temperance report praises the use of unfermented wine in communion while resisting a ban on political parties allied with prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portia
Ore
Presbyterian Assembly
PNI
General Assembly
Union Seminary
Briggs
Temperance
Assembly to Meet Next Year in Washington DC
The debate concluded with a narrow majority of ten votes amid a near split by the assembly. The body votes to convene in Washington DC next year for further sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
Washington, D.C
Tragic Mine Disaster at Praibram Claims Hundreds
Vienna reports one hundred bodies recovered from the Praibram pit with at least as many feared still trapped. Rescue teams labor all night by torchlight as families gather, identify bodies, and police struggle to maintain order amid ongoing fire and water spraying engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Praibram
Ravochal, Central Figure in French Anarchist Movement
Ravochal also known as Francois Claudius Koenigstein has been sentenced to life in penal servitude for his role in Paris disturbances. He aided accomplices in destroying Judge Benoit’s house on Boulevard St Germain with a sixty dynamite cartridge bomb. His capture followed overheard remarks at a Rue Magenta restaurant leading to police arrest. The restaurant has since exploded.
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Ravochal
Francois Claudius Koenigstein
Paris
Charles Achille Simon
Joseph Marius Jos
Beala
Benoit
Boulevard St. Germain
Ravo
Ex Senator Warner Miller Stirs Presidential Talk
New York June 2 ex Senator Warner Miller's stance on the presidential situation draws attention from both Harrison and Blaine supporters. Miller, now in Minneapolis after weeks on the Pacific coast, sent a message via telegraph stating no statement has been made and he will await further consultations. The message was signed Warner Miller. Bareevroy June 3 Carl Cover seven, youngest son of county treasurer William Cover, fell from a courthouse window about fifteen feet striking head and shoulders. He suffered a Skull fracture and broken arm and is not expected to survive.
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New York
Warner Miller
Fle
Tfarrison
Blaine
Mgr. Miller
Pacific Coast
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Bareevroy
Carl, Cover
Willian Cover
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Mike Donovan
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Griffin
Shoneditch
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Dido” Hopwood
Dave Burke
W. Baxter
Reuben Baxter
Tom Euston
Bill
Professor Elliott
Derianve
Ohio
Defiance County
Paul Mossman
Sentinels
Parthenon
Little Mars Hill
St. Paul
Athen
Ians
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Lycahettus
Theseus
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Jupiter Olympus
Hadrian
Sembly
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Woanser Miner
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