Crusaders Gather for Fifth International Baptist Convention in Baltimore
The Baptist Young People’s Union of America held its fifth international convention in Baltimore with about 25 000 delegates and similar number of supporters from all U S states plus Canada and Mexico. The event followed a major Christian Endeavor gathering in Boston and showcased a vast, organized religious assembly.
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Pan-American Religious Congress
Baltimore
Boston
Baptist
Young People’s Union ‘of America
Canada
Mexico
BalianoTe
Monumental tent at Druid Hill Pack hosts immense gathering
A colossal canvas structure at Madison Street entrance to Druid Hill Pack seated about 12 000 attendees in 525 by 195 feet space, supported by 50 foot poles. The opening session heard prayers and welcoming addresses, while Congress faces seven early casualties and resignations since last November.
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Madison Street
Druid Hill
Canvan
Tr O'Eleck
Chopwmen
Chicago
Ster
A. Heoha
Delavan
Ja. Prang
Ifiarder
Eugene Levering
Jochen Pigce Chutch
Charles
Baltimore
H. W. Wharton
Hravufly Memorial Church
Pan American Congress Opens in Toronto with Moral Education Themes
The Pan American Congress of Religion and Education convened at Toronto s Horticultural Pavilion before thousands of citizens and delegates. Lieut Governor Kirkpatrick Reverend S G Smith of Mt Albert and Mayor Bennett attended as honored guests in a decoratively adorned platform setting.
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Toronto
Kirkpatrick
G. Smith
Mt Bani
Congress
Enedy
Sud Weaugy
W. B. McMurrich
Q. C
Kennedy
Thomas
Samuel G&. Smith
Apprance
Father Rran
Archbishop Walsh
St Michaels’ Palace
Mis
Charles Henrotin
Chicago
Federation of Women's Civba of America
Habbi Evans
Bue
ET. W. Bennett
Akron
Ohio
Lidia von Finkelstein-3rountford
Jermaaiem
C. Bonney
la Tople
Convention Honors Mexican Delegates and Wheelmen Visitors
The Baltimore gathering heard Rev. Dr. A C Dison speak for the International Union board as Mexico sent delegates for the first time and Quebec Ontario and Manitoba voices were welcomed. Dr. Frank Tr Williams read the general report while Dr. Wallace and Dr. D Grant offered brief addresses. Hundreds of wheelmen from New York Philadelphia Virginia West Virginia and Maryland rallied observers with welcomes from officials and church leaders.
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Young People's Society of
Baltimore
Board of Managers
The
International Union
A. C Dison
Brooklyn
Mexico
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Frank Tr. Williams
General Managera
Dr. Wallace
Toronto
Ter
D Grant
Portland
Oregon
Frev
L. B. Thomas
Colorado Springs
New York
Philadelphia
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Liberals Wiped Out in British Election Returns
Early returns from Great Britain show 405 of 630 seats filled with liberals crushed. About 200 elected as toties and amnista, 112 opposition members elected, only 70 regular liberals. Forecasts suggest liberals face near-total defeat as the government coalition gains strength.
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Great Britain
Liberal Party
Trish Party
Comnt
Minor Note Baron Schenck Dies At Darmstadt Race Meet
Reports say Baron Schenck was accidentally killed during a race event at Darmstadt. The incident follows a series of unrelated mishaps including a fire at Oswego valued at 100000 dollars and a fatal wire contact tragedy in Augusta Georgia.
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Newa
Baron Schenck
Darmstadt
Oswego
N. Y
Tom” Reed
Washington
Farrar
En Chie
Donartes
Flad
Sandwich Islands
Augusta
Harvey and Horr Debate Gold Versus Silver Currency
Prominent financiers Roswell G Horr of Michigan and W A Harvey of Chicago opened a televised style debate on gold or silver national currency in Chicago. The eight day dispute features 200 seats, audience questions, and structured 1,000 word blocks with referees from banking and journalism as experts.
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Roswell G. ‘Horr
W. A. Harvey
Hlinda
Chabj
Chicago
Admiraton
Hothav
Roswell G. Tlorr Isi
Stitsman
Michigan
New York Tribune
Lyman J. Gage
First National Bank
Charles H. Aldrich
H. 8. Taylor
Henry Miller
Harvey
Hardy
Gage
Mr. Elorr
Llerrey
Indiana
Tadge Vincent
Carter
Barr
Air
Dntare
Mgr. Harvey
Thomas
Jorge Miller
Indiana Apportionment Law Declared Unconstitutional
In Sullivan Circuit Court Judge Moffett ruled the Indiana legislative apportionment act unconstitutional and granted a writ to restrain county officers from acting. The suit, led by Senator Tarpley and ex lawmakers, argued the act violated Article 4 provisions and deprived Vigo Vermillion and Sullivan counties of a joint representative. appeal to the Supreme Court followed.
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Jast General Assembly
Sullivan
Tarpie
Brown
Benastey
General Assembly
Vigo
Vermillion and
Sullivan County
Moffett
Supreme Court
Political Shifts Mark Slates and Elections Across States
Gov Morrill of Kansas removes populists from the penitentiary board. Yaber leaders in Washington mourn defeat of Congressman Moliann. The Missouri monetary convention meets at Pertie Springs Gap. Tammany Fall reorganized under new district lines. J K Vardaian withdraws from Mississippi governor race. Ned Y T Thomas elected mayor of Annapolis with two of eight aldermen Democrats. Garland predicts seven national tickets in coming presidential race. Cowan, former congressman from the Fourteenth Ghia District, dies at Ashland at 72. Southern editors push nomination of Stevenson and Crisp for president.
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Gov. Morrill
Kansas
Penitentiary Board
Yaber
Washington
Moliann
Missouri Tereeradie Monetary Convention
Pertie Springs Gap
Tammany Fall
Assembly
J. K. Vardaian
Mississippi
Ned Y T. Thomas
Annapolis
Tivo
Garland
Fir
TLFP
Cowan
Congress
Ghia
Ashland
Weather and Crop Conditions Across Western and Central States
Weather reports from state weather services cover Illinois to Michigan. Harvests progress: hay and oats done in Illinois. wheat and rye thrashing ongoing. corn improving with tasseling. rains boost pastures, potatoes, gardens. Wisconsin drought easing with showers, barley and oat yields strong. frost minor. Minnesota warm days aid barley and oats. corn improving. drought broken locally. North Dakota normal temps. scattered hail damage. rye and barley harvested. South Dakota drought continues. barley harvest underway. corn, flax, millet need rain. Nebraska cool week. small grain harvest rapid. corn leaves curling but not damaged. Iowa dry but showers relieve drought. corn and oats progressing. Indiana rains aid corn and potatoes. harvesting favorable. rain needed in north area. Kansas cool, damp, rains help crops. harvest slowed in west. Ohio rainy but dreary. yields light. pastures poor. Michigan showers beneficial in north. drought persists in south. corn and wheat harvest steady.
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Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
Drouth
Minnesota
South
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Iowa
Indiana
Ohio
Miss Key Nears Penniless Plight Described to War Correspondent
Miss Elisabeth Key, granddaughter of Francis Scott Key and once a clerk since the Hayes era, fears she and her blind elderly mother will have no funds next Monday Week. A Warahington correspondent relays her dire state after being dropped from the pension office roll. Secretary Smith is said to be aware of their situation.
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Warahington
Misa Elisabeth Key
Francis Scott They
Hayes
Misa Key
Smith
Effort to Reinstate Miss Wer and Key Monument Fund
Interior Department failed to reinstate Miss Wer despite appeals to pension office authorities. Secretary of Agriculture Morten investigated but Miss Key was dismissed for inefficiency. A monument to Francis Scott Key is planned, with the Monument Association formed in June 1894 and about $2,000 already raised, seeking broader national support.
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Interior Department
Pension Office
Miss Wer
Morten
Miss Key
Ereer
Francis Scott Key
Er Monumant Association
Electric locomotive 1 tests pull 280000 pounds through Baltic tunnel
Balti more and Ohio Railroad electric locomotive No 1 proved it can haul a 280000 pound load with twenty six freight cars and two large locomotives. The test marked a major milestone in electric traction and demonstrated substantial pulling capacity.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Baltic Tunnel
TAX REFORM STUDIES An Open Field
Tax reform studies invitation notes open field for submissions on taxation with emphasis on decency clarity and concision. Landowners urged to consider how improvements raise land value while avoiding tariff discussion. Address submissions to the Buffalo address provided.
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Lack Street
Buffalo, N.'s
Tax Change Would Revalue New York Farm Lands
Assemblyman George W. Hamilton's bill would reclassify farm lands in the Twelfth ward as city lots for tax purposes, boosting city revenue by about 4.06 million dollars. The plan targets 5,000 acres of farm land above One Hundred and Fifty-first Street, shifting assessments to city lot values and increasing urban development costs and duties on property owners.
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New York City
George W. Hamilton
Twelfth Ward
James Gordon Usennett
Catherine L. Heckman
Charles Connor
Mary E. Ward
G. P. Grinnell
W. A. Wheeler
West
W. Foster, Jr
W. F. Buckley
Columbia College
W. Benedict
Susan Ward
J. PB. Martin
Andrew E. Higgins
R. T. Connelly
Mra. Smith
John A. Haven
J. Mo
J. H. Dyckman
William Powers
N. IT. Dancy
M. Cheeseborough
Godwin & Co
Knapp
W. H. Instep
Sheppard Knapp
James Potter
F. Draper
Samuel Schiff
W. H. Mayes
Flint & Tones
Robert, Bonner
A. D. Seaman
Isham
E. Riggs
W. van Courtland
B. . Ackermen
Thomas McQuin
Nelson Chase
E. J. Dick
H. A. Lispanasse
J. C. and
Olgen Ree
VW. W. Green
A. Robinson
E. Headlestox
K. HH
Inquiries on Taxing Land and Public Improvements
A New York assembly inquiry debates taxing land versus built property to fund city improvements and housing. It questions taxing producers for jobs, seeks inner-city growth over outskirts, and asks whether public revenue should come from land values rather than speculative gains.
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New York
Can Not Tax Peddlers in Pennsylvania Case Ruling
South Harapenus borough in Pennsylvania won a decision against two New York defendants over recovery of a two cent penalty under a local ordinance. The judge ruled the ordinance valid under state law and not in violation of interstate commerce, denying limits imposed by the 1893 act. Philadelphia Record.
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South Harapenus
Piadivery
Pennsylvania
Inci
New Yorke
Scott
Becay
Philadelphia Record
Land Tax Debate: Value of Land and Population Influence
Glasgow Echo argues the value of land stems mainly from natural advantage and population demand rather than owner effort. It contends a single tax on land would erase land monopoly and force land to its best use, enabling occupiers to sustain annual valuations.
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Edgar L. Ryder
USA
Glasgow
Argyle
Jamaica
Union
Buchansod
Glasgow Echo
Suburban Streets Face Delayed Improvement and Tax Hurdles
The piece argues suburban sites stay vacant as taxes for public improvements deter buyers. It notes main streets receive priority while outlying roads lag and suburban residents lack influence, trusting councils to act before upcoming assessments. It cites the special assessment method as fair and proven, suggesting Johns town would gain miles of paved streets.
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Johnstown
Duhastown
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