Bishop Merrill Dies in East Scripps-Press Dispatch
Bishop Stephen E Merrill of Chicago former resident Methodist bishop of Chicago since 1957 died Sunday night in New Jersey. Born in Mount Pleasant he began preaching as a youth and edited the Western Christian Advocate from 1868 before his elevation to bishop. He traveled widely in Europe Asia and Mexico and preached here Sunday night when heart trouble caused his death.
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Reyfor
N. J
Stephen E. Merrill
Chicago
Mount Pleasant
Julians Avbury Institution
Christan
Europe
Asia
Mexico
Merrill
Dollie Likes Another Man Divorce Case
William H Robinson sues Callie Robinson for divorce alleging Callie favors another man and deserted him last fall. He cites Hubbard household tensions and frequent drinking as factors. Callie seeks child custody in the proceeding.
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William H. Robinson
Wiliam Sonttida Hubbard
Ilogee Hubbard
Saloon Barred Out in Horry Township Fallout
The town commissioners plan to act Monday morning on a petition by 49 petitioners against a saloon in Horry township. Samuel Hannger, recently retired, ran a saloon on the Three Notebead road south of Tadianaputis and will appeal to the courts for permission to cellar quantities under five gallons not for on premises drinking, arguing saloons can be remonstrated away.
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Multeman
Horry
Samuel Hannger Wity
Tadianaputis
Chaos of 1916 political scene dominates daily briefs
A long list of scattered reports covers suicides, arrests, and political meetings from Pittsburg, Des Moines, Chicago, Detroit, and beyond. Incidents include a farmer’s suicide, a man accused of bigamy, children burned in an accident, a murder case in Cleveland, and discussions at a major political conference in Denison House involving Hanley Watson and other leaders.
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Hlunt
Joseph B. Tealing
James E Watson
Staty
James P. Goodrich
Central
Ron
Hady
Hermensay
Wife Defends Osborn in Polite Court Hearing
In a polites court Mrs Meniday defended Osborn amid allegations she was struck on two occasions last week. The witness recalled fainting and memory lapses, while prosecutors tied the case to a Thursday attack. Osborn husband of the alleged victim faced and disputed the claims as the trial unfolded.
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Dude Wilkins
Interterinis
Matrinar
Diasarge Osborn, Kerney
Oxburs
Death of Pierson and Assault on 18-Year-Old Boy
Knox county authorities probe a double mystery after Delta Pierson attach to a death claim. McGarvey, a Oklahoma student at Bexley Theological Seminary, was found bound and gagged in Mount Vernon room, with money and ring missing. Authorities pursue suspects, with Pierson case tied to the same unknown assailant. Father insists Pierson death was accidental. coroner verdict cites railway truck initiation accident.
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J. E. McGarvey
Oklahoma
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Elaima
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Okteieay
Knox County
Seroner Scarbrough
Stuart Pierson
Holly
Mark
Sherri Clements
McMarvey
Coro
Wmcgarvey
Mherih Clements
Potlesmin Lew
Garabier
Mount Verson
McGurvey
Aniley
Pierson
Aei
Scripps
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Cincinnati
Hearhrough
L. Pierson
Ron
Newbolt
Piersan
Gambler
Heath
Delta Sappa Epsilon
Hin Eon
Woman shot and killed during robbery in Rock Island
Mrs. H. Bledeman, wife of a Rock Island railroad agent, was shot and killed by a Negro robber and his accomplice during a robbery attempt. The assailants fled after demanding valuables and were pursued. Police anticipate action when captured.
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Abbociation
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Eman
Rock Imland Vairoady
Bintay
Nots
Fred
Monty
Garstang Fuel Co Ad Promises Value and Service
Garstang Fuel Co offers coal and ampketons via agents C. C. and B Pocahontas. Advertisement urges customers to try them and promises improved prices. Mentions telephone and Main street contact, and references The Miller Tailoring Co at the corner of Ohio and Meridizm.
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Garstang Fuel CO
Pocahontas
Tha Miller ‘Tailoring Co
Ohio
Meridizm
Washington News: Shaw Likely to Aid Money Market
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw authorized measures to steady credit and the money market, citing wartime trade strain and a need to support business. Consul Williams reports demand for relief plans as manufacturers and transporters seek stability amid forests and commerce disruption.
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Cannon's Committees See Minor Shifts in Charge
Speaker Cannon is expected to arrive in Washington from Danville Indiana Tuesday to begin work on committee assignments. The Looslers and Overstreet may step into key posts with C B Tandry likely to chair the printing committee. Watson may lead the ways and means committee while Crumpacker handles the census and Holliday the pensions with Fred Landis slated for a role on the buildings and grounds committee.
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Danville
C. B. Tandry
Watson
Crumpacker
Holliday
Fred Landis
Passing of the Chinese Boycott Reported by Officials
The department of commerce and labor reports that American goods are now being taken under contract abroad as the Chinese boycott fades. Officials in Shanghai and Nicuichwang note evolving acceptance, though Chinese merchants remain cautious about trade.
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Rogers
Shanghai
China
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Summons
Nicuichwang
Department of Commerce and Labor
The Meaning of Prince Louis Visit in 1910s Diplomacy
Observers note Prince Louis of Battenberg’s visit as part of a global balance of power game. Britain aims to signal a moral alliance with the United States to sustain peace and press open door policies, while Germany remains the key rival in the eyes of analysts.
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Cmmvier
Prince Louie of
Battenberg
Germany
Great Britain
Prince Louis
England
United States
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No general river and harbor bill this session
A river and harbor bill will not pass before the approaching session. Rep Burton of Cleveland, chair of the rivers and harbors committee, explains from Washington. Two reasons favor enacting a bill next winter, including a request to pace flow and avoid deficits by limiting appropriations to low figures.
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Waahlington
Tata Birge Oal
Prohibition Crackdown Hits City Saloon Men
Prohibition enforcement continues as saloonkeepers face arrests and court fines. Chief Kruger cites affidavits from a prohibition committee. Charles Pulster of Indiana Avenue is among those jailed. Police lock up suspects through Tuesday with trials set for November 3 on tax charges.
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Kruger
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Nev
Ira Holmes
Mediepal House
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Funeral for Theo dore R. McFerson in Evansville
Evansville reports the funeral for Theo dore R. McFerson, a Republican leader in Byarnaviths. Suesatville notes the trial of Damiel Wilkins over Harvey Habb begins Monday. Lew Castle recalls a boy killed by a horse near Frank Myers home Sunday. Hazelton reports M Dr Gowen wounded by a pecan tree incident. remains alive. Chawfordaville counties consider buying stealing machines. Lafayette records an upcoming spring parade in the Indianapolis district.
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Theodore R. McFerson
Bell
Byarnaviths
Suesatville
Damiel Wilkins
Harvey Habb
Lew Castle-Shelby
Frank Myers
Edwards Resigns From Cincinnati Firm
D. G. Edwards, trade manager of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Daring, resigned his position on Monday. He stated he did not see a need for maintaining such an extensive organization and suggested the enterprise could be operated by extending present officials.
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Ecripps-Awrae Press Association Cincinnate OG Noy
D. G. Edwards
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Daring
Purses Opens for Suffering Austrian Jews
Chicago dispatch reports a large audience at an Indianapolis synagogue Sunday afternoon heard lamentations not in ritual form but from the hearts of 2,089 attendees. Speakers pleaded for relief funds for Russian and Austrian Jewish refugees, with totals collected from multiple cities reaching thousands of dollars.
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Scrivps-Aerae Press
Chicago
Hussia
Onr
Xumtercty
Russia
Walierts Ing
Pegua
Simon Wolf
Eccentise
WNC Brd
Waahington
I Adolphe Keauahla
DROWNED IN A MINE AT DRIEFONTAINE
A mine shaft accident at Driefontain formed a cave in the rock, flooding the shaft and drowning one white man and 67 natives. The stampede left victims unable to escape as the mine flooded rapidly and workers were swept away.
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Johannesburg
Driefontacin
Man Killed on Treated by Evansville Train Near Decker
Special to the Sun Vincennes Ind November 11 Frank Batley a fruit tree peddler from New York was struck by an Evansville & Terre Haute train on a trestle near Decker and killed instantly.
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Decker
Frank Batley
New York
Evansville & Terre Haute
Weather outlook for Monday night and Tuesday remains steady
Far forecasts show little temperature change. Rushville reports Mrs Mary West attempted suicide by swallowing mandanum on Sunday after a quarrel with her lover. She is described as despondent and is now in danger.
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Rushville
Mary West
Denison Barber Shop and Local Business Moves
Denison barber shop proclaims itself the best. Whitsett and Culver relocate their undertaking business to 213 South Minols Street opposite the Shiel block. A sportsman's store on West Washington offers a full fishing tackle line. Gus Hablin, Harmon & Hall advertise heating equipment with competitive prices.
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Minols St
Shiel Block
Sportsman's Store
W. Washington
Gus Hablin
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