Texans两 Jolt Sets Baptist Convention Early Tone
In Asheville on May 18 M H Wolfe of Dallas challenged for the Southern Baptist presidency and then proposed ending the current multi-board system to save about 100000 annually. Wolfe’s motion, nomination drama, and election results dominated the opening session as Dr Lansing Burrows and a North Carolina slate held leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald W. Johnson
Asheville
Southern Baptist Convention
M. H. Wolfe
Dallas
Tex
Lansing Burrows
Wolfe
W. W. Landrum
Louisville
Landrum
Dr. Burrows
John E. White
Georgia
O. L. Flowers
High Point
Louisiana
Turrows
North Carolina
B. C. Hening
Elizabeth City
Burrows
Heniie
John D. Mell
J. C. Stalcup
Oklahoma
J. B. Lawrence
Mississippi
Hight C. Moore
Raleigh
O. F. Gregory
Maryland
Jeter
First Baptist Church of Atlanta
Palm Beach
Philippians
Early Withdrawal Expected for Sibley Expedition
San Antonio May 18 An early withdrawal of Colonel Sibleys punitive expedition south of Boquillas is indicated at department headquarters. Major Langhorne reports Deemer and Payne rescued, bandits eluded pursuit, and with reinforcement of Texas militia the border action may end soon. more than 5,000 troops expected in Brownsville district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Sibley
Boquillas
Department
Jesse Deemer
Monroe Payne
Glenn Springs
Sibkey
George T. Langhorne
Langhorne
FE Pine
Tues- Can
Texas
Brownsville
Coast Artillery
del Rio
Symbol of Health Five Pointed Star On Cham berlain Tablets
The ad states ancient Greeks used a five pointed star as a health symbol. A red five pointed star appears on Cham berlain's Tablets packaging and they promise quick relief for indigestion biliousness and constipation. Available from druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greece
Photographs Capture Heart Beats Of Recruits In Army Testing
London May 48 Photographs of recruits heart beats form part of a new physical examination used by British military authorities. Men with any heart variation are tested by top heart specialists in a London hospital. Recruits climb stairs then rest as pulse breathing and blood pressure are recorded and compared. An electro cardiograph room records heart chamber currents via basins and wires, producing moving film images of heart activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sone
England
French steamship lines do not make enormous profits
Paris May 18. French navigation dividends lag behind those of British Dutch and Scandinavian lines despite high ocean freight rates. French lines show 6 to 15 percent while others report 8 to 100 percent, with multiple companies posting large shareholder returns. Critics note government requisitions and wartime disruptions, plus obstructive admin measures, as factors needing reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
France
England
Merchant ‘Marine Council
Austria's Iron and Steel Firms Post Big Last-Year Profits
Vienna reports two Austrian iron and steel corporations publish their balance sheets showing substantial profits for the last year. Alpinen Montangesellschaft posts approximately 4 million dollars profit with 21 percent dividend, while Oesterreichischen Berg- und Hütten-Vereinigung earns about 1.7 million with an 18 percent dividend. Total employees reach 14,500 with average annual wages around 220 dollars per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Austria
Five Feet
Alpinen Montangesellechaft
Oesterreichiseen Bers Und Huetten Vokagesellschaft
Archduke Frederick
Hapsburg
Vienna Arbeiter Zeitung
Petrograd Merchants Bank To Open In June
Rotterdam bankers join Russian merchants to establish Petrogradski Kupetseski bank in Petrograd with 50000 roubles capital, Dutch 85 percent, aiming to expand to 100000000 roubles, to foster Holland Russia trade. J Rypperda Wiersma serves on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Rotterdam Bankvereeniging
Banking Company
Petrograd
Petrogradski Kupetscheski
Petrograd Merchants) Bank
Holland
Russia
J. Rypperda Wiersma
Holland American Line
Foley Cathartic Tableta Endorsement From Cedar Grove Reader
Anna Hawn of Cedar Grove Missouri writes praising Foley Cathartic Tableta as the best liver pills she has used. She says they do not nauseate or gripe and they act freely on the liver. The advertisement from Mann Drug Co. notes benefits for constipation bloating sour stomach gas bad breath and irregular action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hawn
Cedar Grove
Mann Drug Co. Adv
Carolina and Yadkin River R R Co Schedule
Train timetable for Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad Company in effect October 1, 1915. It notes expected arrival and departure times at listed stations but warns times are not guaranteed and subject to change without notice.
Brown and Wagoner's Modern and Sanitary Cafe Opens
The new cafe by Brown and Wagoner debuts with a ladies department and European plan meals. Noon lunches start at 25 cents with evening dinners. aims to attract patrons from nearby stores and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown and Wagoner
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Carolina & Yadkin River
R. R. Co
High Rock
Derton
O. E. Kearns
J. H. Adams
A. M. Rankin
H. A. Millis
G. A. Pollock, JR
Eastman Kodak CO
Rochester, N. Y
Matton Drug CO
Sole Eastman
the Bank of
CIN
W. C. Idol
Cashier
Wachovia Bank
Wescott Roberson
Wachovia Bank & Trust Go
J. Gurney Briggs
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