Endearing Young People Gather in International Convention
The twentieth international gathering of the Christian Endeavor movement convened in Athonizedby Thouawoda services to Naty Halle and churches. Attendance neared thirty thousand with large auditorium events and evangelist meetings. The convention celebrated interdenominational growth, with thousands of societies and about four million members worldwide. Leaders noted the movement’s nonsectarian, global reach and planned biennial future conventions while highlighting historic origins in Gloucester and London.
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Cheristian Youngs
Athonized
Thouawoda
Naty
Bop
Mabee
Pity Alive
Yiater
Wits
Odeon Tall
Senr
Meaney
Gloncester
Mayland
Hameed
George Willams
London
Young Men's Christian Association
International Christian Endeavor
Peter “Oll
Albert Lak
Alexandra Prince
United States
In.land
Australia
India
Oghlua
Japan
Africa
Germaany
Madagasek
Varkey
U. J. Boeisty
United Society
Pranaig
Clark
Hill
Chicago Heat Records Fall As 102 Degrees Blister City
A severe heat wave sent Chicago temperatures to 102 degrees at 2 o clock in the afternoon. The day marked the hottest in the city since 1887, with many sites reporting 100 degrees or more and some readings near 116 degrees in exposed spots. Humidity hovered around 50 percent while a cooling lake breeze began around 10 pm. Heat stretched across Iowa Wisconsin Missouri Nebraska and parts of the Great Lakes region with Dubuque Davenport and St. Louis at 101 degrees and Milwaukee at 86. The cool spot was Duluth at 66 degrees as Chicago cooled to 64 by night.
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Iwinoia
Towa
Hong
Chicago
Missouri
Nebraskan
Indiana
Ohio
Port of Michigan
Dubuque
Davenport
St. Louis
Springfield
Omaha
Concordia
Kansas City
Des Moines
Dodge City
Detroit
Indigmapolis
Louisville
Nashville
Middle
Kansas
Windy
Missoni
Macau
A. M. Dockury
George W Sharp
North
Kirksville
Sharp
Mexico
Cain
Warrensburg
Sisssissippi
Indiana Grand Jury Reaches Insanity Law Pact
The Indianapolis grand jury reports the insanity law has been abused but finds no criminal intent and that 20 indictments could be returned. It commends Dr Christian and Willam Loelman for conduct while criticizing attempts to control all inquests for pecuniary interests in Marion County.
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Indianapolis
Grand’ Jury
Tudlana
Christian
Willam Loelman
the Péeuce
Marion County
Hats for Horses in Heat Wave Spark Debate
Amid a heat spell city harness dealers struggle to meet demand for horse sunbonnets. Major cities report bonnet use on light and team horses and Missouri Humane Society backs mandatory headgear to reduce horse heat stress. Secretary supports sunbonnets as humane aid and notes fewer heat casualties. Illustrations show various bonnet styles.
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New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Humane Society
The
Missouri Humane Society
St. Louie
Sultan Pays Indemnity to United States in Turkish Claims
The Sultan’s payment totaling 95,000 and a draft of 50,000 were delivered to the United States Minister in Constantinople by the Sublime Porte. Secretary Hay announced the receipt as a diplomatic victory after years of dispute. The State Department plans to distribute the funds among claimants, acknowledging Turkey’s larger total liability.
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Anele Gam
United
Lelihman
Constantinopio
Sublime Porte
Hay
State Department
Turkey
Settlers Endure Heat At Fort Sill In Land Opening
Thousands of hopeful settlers endured a scorching opening day at Fort Sill and Reno with 100 degree heat, scarce water, and poor food as they waited to receive certificates to be reviewed in Washington before land drawing begins. Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Wisconsin and California men queued across six sites, some waiting years on the frontier before filing on lands of their choice once called.
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Oklahoma
Roegletry
Fort Sill
Reno
Texas
Missouri
Wisconsin
California
Washington
United States
Younger Brothers Freed Parole Granted by Minnesota Board
The Minnesota State Board of Pardons approved parole for Cole and Jim Younger, who have been in Stillwater prison for twenty five years for complicity in the Northfield bank raid murder. Friends and supporters have long lobbied governors for clemency, facing strong opposition and repeated denials.
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Minnesota
Parole Law Debate Sparks Long Running Reforms
The piece recalls a ten year effort by the person board to reduce repetition of requests. Four years ago the friends of the imprisoned man launched a pew movement to back legislation allowing parole before pardon, a change that previously had no such provision. The effort failed at the Alaska legislature and later secured it.
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Slater
West Prays for Rain to Save Parched Crops
Midwestern farmers from Kansas to Indiana move to a mass prayer day amid extreme heat and drought. Missouri and neighboring states report ruined crops, with cattle shipped for feed and wells drying up. Local officials and preachers urge divine relief and public行动.
Census 2:2 The urban population rise in the United States
The census office notes 28,411,498 people live in cities and towns over 4,000, about 37.3 percent of the population, up nearly 6 percent since 1880. It records 3,158 such places now, versus 800 in 1890, with urban districts including the District of Columbia.
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Census Office
United States
Rhode Island
Lontat
Massachusetts
Vermon
New York
Nebraghy
Newburgey
Connectlank
Pennsylvania
Umooles' Yee
California
Maryianta
Harapahtes
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Spain
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Monesqua
Decatur
Princeton
Ind
Columbia
Ae Padueau
St. Joseph
Ato
Fort Scott
Kan
Louis
Barriabarg
Springford
Jefferson City
Topeka
Kausas City
Vandalia
Little Rock
Wichita
Ran
Taliaville
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