Bible League convenes in New York to defend inspiration
The American Bible League opened at Marble Collegiate Church in New York on May 16 with the aim to organize Bible supporters and promote thorough study while upholding the church’s belief in divine inspiration led by notable preacher John Urquhart among evangelical delegates.
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New York
American Bible League
Marble Collegiate Church
John Urquhart
Friends of the Bible
Baptists Gather for Historic North American Assembly
In St Louis on May 16 representatives from North Central and South American divisions convened for the first time in the denomination s history. Delegates arriving from the Southern Baptists convention in Kansas City aim to promote fellowship spirituality and denominational loyalty while planning future conventions for missionary educational and philanthropic ventures.
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St. Louis
Baptist Church
North
Central
South America
Convention of the Southern Baptists
Kansas City
Anniversary of the Piano Observed in Musical Circles
May 16 marked the anniversary of the piano's first use in public. The earliest known public performance occurred at Theatre Royal Covent Garden on May 6, 1767 with Miss Brickler in the BeGeurs Opera for her benefit. The playbill noted Polly would sing with Mr. Diddin accompanying on a new instrument called the piano forte.
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Lexapox
Theatre Royal
Convent Garden
Miss Brickler
Polly
Panama Canal Commission leaders sail for Isthmus
Going to Panama New York May 6 Special Judge Magoon Chief Engineer Wallace and Chairman Shonts sail for the Isthmus. Magoon will assume governorship on arrival. Gen. Davis heads homeward so Col. William C Gorgas Sanitation Chief fills temporary post until Magoon arrives.
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New York
Magoon
Wallace
Shonts
Panama Canal Commission
Davis
United States
Wm. C. Gorgas
Sanitation Department
Chicago Strike Unchanged and Disorder Among Breakers
In Cureaco on May 16, several hundred strike breakers from St Louis arrived in Chicago. About twenty white men deserted upon arrival after claims that no strike was underway. Over one hundred Postal Telegraph messengers walked out, fifty arrested. Meanwhile, 1500 Graham and Fallon school pupils joined a growing strike over alleged unfair coal deliveries.
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Cureaco
Chicago
St. Louiis
Postal Telegraph Company
Graham School
Fallon School
Hathorn Mutual Commission Co. suit dismissed by judge
Federal Judge Lochren dismissed the bill in the Hathorn Mutual Commission Co. case against Minneapolis Postmaster Hale. The suit sought to restrain mail delivery and payment of money orders to the company, but was dropped on the finding that the plaintiffs conduct fraudulent business.
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St. Paul
Lochren
Hathorn Mutual Commission Co
Hale
Minneapolis
May Corn Cornered on Board, Prices Jump
May delivery corn on the Chicago board of trade is described as cornered with the May price rising to 54 cents and closing at 53 cents. The move reflects a strong buying interest and speculative pressure during May delivery.
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Girreago
Board of Trade
Receiver Sought for National Electric Company in Wis
A petition filed in a federal court at Millwatker Wisconsin requests the appointment of a receiver for the National Electric company. Frank G Bigelow, formerly connected with the company, is noted in the document.
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Millwatker
Wis
National Electric Company
Frank G. Bigelow
Man Confesses to Murder of God Mother in Trenton
Special report says Frank Lessner confessed to killing his god mother Mrs. Michael Hammernich in Trenton last night. Police say Lessner is evidently mentally irresponsible.
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Devreit
Frank Lessner
Michael Hammernich
Trenton
Lessner
Selborne Welcomed as South Africa High Commissioner Arrives
Carrrowyx May 16 Special Lord Selborne successor to Lord Milner arrives and is greeted with enthusiasm as the new high commissioner of South Africa.
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Carrrowyx
Lord Selborne
Lord Milner
South Africa
Elgin Butter Market Declines to 22 Cents
Elgin May 16 butter quoted at 22 cents after a 2-1/2 cent drop. No offerings or sales on the card. District output for the week totaled 648,300 pounds.
Theatrical Manager Dead in Excavort Playwright Kirk TaShelle
Excavort Rhode Island May 16 Special report Theatrical manager and playwright Kirk TaShelle is dead in an apparent death related to his work Authorities say TaShelle known for stage productions and scripts passed away today leaving behind a legacy in regional theatre
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Excavort
R.I
Kirk TaShelle
Market closes with mixed grain and cattle prices
May 16 closing quotes show July wheat at 173y, May corn 477, May oats 290, May pork 12 57 60, January riba 7.35, January lard 7.27. Union stock yards: cattle 5,000 steady with Good to prime 5.65 to 6.65, stockers 2.75 to 5.00. hogs 18,000 down 5 to 10 with mixed butchers 5.20 to 5.44, good to choice heavy 5.35 to 5.48. rough heavy 5.10 to 6.30, light 5.25 to 5.10. sheep 18,000 strong 2.50 to 5.25.
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Curoago
Board of Trade
Chicago Board of Trade
Everett & Sweenay
Weather Forecast Ounzon to May 16
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with possible showers in the extreme north tonight. Weather outlook suggests continued unsettled conditions through the period with changing skies and uneven precipitation chances.
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Ounzon
Attractive Sign Draws Attention at Innova tion Chocolate Shop
A Chicago firm installed a handsome sign for Solt s Innovation Chocolate shop that draws notice for its neat appearance. The ad promotes Hollister s Rocky Mountain Tea for complexion and mentions Singer sewing machines and the reliability of The Singer Company with local representatives in Freeport Illinois.
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Chicago
Solt
Innovation Chocolate Shop
Singer
Singer Company
Singer Machines
Galena Ave
Freeport
Cattle Buyer Injured Near Yellow Creek
Local cattle buyer Jobin Spies was severely bruised in the arms and legs yesterday afternoon near the Yellow Creek brew. Frederick Kracht sold Lot 8, Block 4, Hyde & Watermaan's addition to John Keehn for 1350 dollars. Hannah Plant of Little Rock Ave praised Buck ten's Arnica Salve for curing long running sores, calling it marvelous for cuts burns and wounds at Joseph Emmeres drug score.
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Jobin Spies
Yellow Creek
Heryy
Frederick Kracht
John Keehn
Hyde & Watermaan
Hannah Plant
Little Rock
Buckten
Joseph
City Council Extends Freeport-Dixon Franchise Acceptance
City council endures long session approving a ninety day extension for Freeport-Dixon Railway company to accept its franchise beyond May 25. They also discuss culvert work on Jackson Street, street grading on Hk Street, and several bond and hiring actions including police and fire officials.
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Star Chamber
Jacckson Street
Freeport Gas Light & Goke Company
Council
GiBier
Harington
Board of Local Improvements
Hk Street
Broadway Street
Steffen
Fourden
Charles Zahn
Grove
Cottonwood Streets
Samuel. Jourdan
Walnut Street
Galena
Clark Avenues
Committee
Freeport-Dixon Railway Company
Alderman Lonergan
Dittmar
Harden
Brokhausen
J. J. Rosenstiel
Brank
Carroll Streets
Committee On Light
Committee On Sewers
Jefferson Street
Union Street
Thomas Rockey
Rockey
McGovern
Bauscher
Harden, Stockhausen
Freeport Water Company
T. DB. Osborne
Fire
City
Brockhausen
McCovern
Dorman
Alden Stetton
Buauseher
Lonergan
Ridway Electric Company
Fred W. Ridgeway
Alderman McGovern
John J. Sweeney
W. O. Wright
Henry Lichtenberger
John Rodemeier
George Ct. McCarthy
W. B. Pry
William Figeley
Frank Knanuff
Henry Silk
George G. McCarthy
C. A. McNamuara
Adam Wilkey
Fred C. Schumayer
John H. Bamberger
James Conley
W. W. Harpster
P.O. Stiver
Geo
Frazer
C. C. Strohacker
OB. Miller
Fred ‘F T. Brandt
Robert Weisenbaugh
W. H. Holland
W. C. Jencks
William Keagle
Louis Dickes
William Myers
Adam H. Graft
George W. Brown
Adam Marker
FB. Jd. Young
Fred T. Brandt
B.S. Brown
H. H. Antrim
Charles Cramer
C.D. Cramer
William Musser
Nose Company No. 1
Charles Borsdorf
C. Fred Kuebner
Patrick Reedy
C. G. Strohacker
Charles Balles
Frank Balles
Samuel Oswalt
George F. Schmelale
Stephen Backus
Eit. Sexton
C. J. Dithmar
Hugh Williams
W.E. Fre
A. EB. Hawke
van Buren
Washington Streets
Goddard
Goddards
Committee On Right
George J. Dehn
William Bues
Co. H. Wright
Lil. Munn, Jr
Rapport Gas Light & Coke Company
Jackson
Liberty Street
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Exchange Street
Mechanic Street
Nell
Rogers
Fila
Joseph Emmert
Stephenson
Bengston’s Jewelry Store
Bengston’s
Stephenson Bt
Freeport, UL
I. C. Depot
Assail Bible Criticism
Baptists
Panama
Electric Company
Selborne
Elgin
Today’s Market Report
Hollister
Joseph Muinert
City Council
Freeport-Dixon
Interurban Company
Cidengo Street
Latubre
Farris
Alghn Alberc van Pagks
Nanas Hive
Swan
Cabbie Pio Co
Smale
Hine
C.F. Rildreth
C.D. Knowlton
Dakotas
Charles D. Knowlton
Vaughan
Wm. F. Jungkunz’ Drug Store
Chicago Parks
Palmer Hammocks
C. H. Little & Co
Freeport, Til
C.F. Nieman
Haberdasher
Stephenson St
Goc
MIO Negligee
Produce Exchange
Amsterdam
Newport
Bar Harbor
Saratoga
YALE
Palm Beach
the Links
Princeton
Athletic
the Outing
Atlantic City
SHE Tuxedo
Cromwell
Gues
Livy
Hollister & Barrett the Reliable Jewelers and Opticians
Firemen's
Galena St
Geo. Ennenga
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