Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly Opens Amid Union Debate
The 76th Cumberland Presbyterian general assembly convened with Rev. J. M. Hubbert presiding in the moderator’s absence. Delegates from Missouri Texas Kentucky Illinois and Tennessee weigh union versus anti union positions with a potential election deferred until contest rulings are resolved. Dr Ira Landrith of Nashville is named by unionists as moderator nominee while injunction issues loom.
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Decatur, U1
Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly
J. M. Hubbert
Marshall
8. M. Templeton
Clarksville
Tex
T. S. Grider
Ientucky
Jt. Bushell
Ilinois
Black
Missouri
Johns
Ira Landrith
Nashville
Tenn
Premier non commits on cotton supply plans
A London deputation urged new cotton sources for Lancashire at the foreign office. They warned Britain depends on the United States for raw material and advocated North Nigeria rail links. Campbell-Bannerman listened sympathetically but offered no promises, open to rail project schemes with reasonable government aid.
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London
Lancashire
Campbell-Bannerman
Foreign Office
Great Britain
United States
Nigeria
Berkman Freed From Imprisonment After Fourteen Years
Alexander Berkman, who attempted to assassinate A C Frick during the Homestead strike, is released from prison after fourteen years. He had left the penitentiary a year ago, then served a year in the work house, and today becomes a free man. He plans a literary career and will go to St Louis to head a newspaper labor department. An afternoon paper prints a Berkman byline attacking penitentiary management and debating social questions. Castro to Resume Control May 23. President Castro is expected to regain office on May 23 and grant general amnesty to political prisoners.
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Pittsburg
Alexander Berkman
A.C. Frick
Homestead
Berkman
St. Louis
Hebor Department
Castro
New York
The
Associated Press
Prince Leon Radziwill granted divorce in Paris
Princess Leon Radziwill receives a divorce on grounds of abandonment in Paris. The couple married in June of the previous year, with the prince reportedly earning about 10000 dollars annually.
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Paris
Leon Radaziwill
Prince
Princess Leon Radziwill
Penn track star S H Terry dies after appendicitis operation
S H Terry of the University of Pennsylvania track team dies in Philadelphia following an appendicitis operation. The report notes his status as a leading miler and records his death in a concise obituary passage.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Ad Claims Genuine Product
Advertisement extols DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for burns sunburn cuts and bruises praising the genuine product from DeWitt & Co Chicago. It warns of imitators and notes the box bears the Bec DeWitt & Co name and that druggists carry it.
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DeWitt
DeWitt’s
BEC, DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Frat Displays High Grade Steck Pinnae In Bid
A fragmentary item notes a fraternal display of high grade Steck pinnae with fine action and rich tone. The text mentions a bargain and urges purchase at an office, with unclear pricing and sourcing details.
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription touted as powerful women’s tonic
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a potent tonic for weakened women and nervous disorders. It claims to restore health for those who are overworked or exhausted, improves sleep, relieves anxiety, and aids various female ailments. The piece notes roots from American forests and promotes other products from the same line. It invites readers to write to Dr. Pierce at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo, New York.
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Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Emeralds and the fortunes of precious stones in war times
The article notes luster transparency and light refraction as key emerald qualities. It explains rising emerald values due to demand and Colombia's war affecting supply, mentions Muzo and Coscuoz mines, and contrasts well-cut stones with cheap imitations from abundant stones cut by natives.
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Colombia
Muzo
Coscuoz
Bogota
Upper
Egypt
Muhammedan
Urals
Chicago Record- Herald
Russia Parliament Adopts Address Amid Political Strife
In St Petersburg the lower house approved their reply to Emperor Nicholas, backing broad amnesty yet sparring with radicals. The debate stretched into the night as factions pressed for a general amnesty while some sought an appeal to halt political assassinations. President Mouramtseff was ordered to seek an immediate audience with the emperor.
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Nicholas
Winter Palace
Constitutional Democratic Party
Council of the Empire
Commission
M. Stakovich
M. Roditchett
Mouramtseff
Accidents Rise Through Morning Hours Says Scientist
A Chicago Tribune excerpt notes that life insurance salesmen and cigars aside, an English scientist reports accidents increase as the morning progresses toward midday. The study finds lower accident rates in early hours and higher counts by late morning before lunch.
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Chicago Tribune
Humphreys Medicine Catalog of Ailments and Remedies
An 19th century list from Humphreys Medicine Co. detailing maladies spanning fever cough colic colds influenza and digestive disorders to skin diseases mis carriage kidney and bladder issues and equates with claimed cures. It lists ten specific ailments and cites availability from druggists or prepaid by mail from Gov. William and John Streets New York.
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Humphreys’ Medicine Co
Gov
William and John Streeta
New York
Daring attempt to loot U S subtreasury foiled by troops
San Francisco May 18. Soldiers from company G Eleventh Infantry guarding the subtreasury on Commercial and Kearny streets repelled a heist when gunfire erupted after two parties of alleged robbers approached the building. Shots exchanged with four assailants in the upper story and one approaching from the street led to all fugitives escaping. A second item notes talk of an Irish local government bill to be introduced in Parliament, appealing to devolution and home rule compromises.
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San Francisco
United States
Sub- Treasury
Commercial
Kearney
Company G
Eleventh Infantry
Uncle Sam
Company CG
Treasury
Commercial Street
Clay Street
Lernden
May
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Ad Observation
An old Tokyo May notice promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup as the original product. It warns against imitations and says the item is sold by all druggists.
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Kennedy
For Sale House at 235 NX Galena Ave Bargain
For sale a residence at 235 NX Galena Ave offering steam heat bath rooms city water sewer and gas with barn. House in first class condition and part of entire lot. Grand opportunity for a bargain if taken at once. Jy FrhQdGe 44 Stephensay 84.
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Galena Ave
Stephensay
Five British peers parade spouses once actresses
Five British peers escort wives who once acted as actresses. The line includes Lady de Clitford, the May Carrington era, the countess of Clancarty Belle Bilton, the countess of Orkney Connte Giebri fy, the marchioness of Headfort Rosie Boote, and the countess of Rosslyn Anna Robin- Bon.
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Lady de Clitford
May Carrington
Countess of
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