Bishop Berry Leads Des Moines Conference Milestone
Foremost participant at the Methodist General Conference in Des Moines, Bishop Joseph I. Berry marks his sixty fifth birthday and sixteen years as a bishop. Canadian by birth, he joined the church at age four after a revival, began preaching at six, earned a reputation as a boy preacher in Michigan, and later moved into Methodist journalism before editing the youth weekly from 1890 to his 1904 bishop election.
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Des Moines
Joseph I. Berry
Michigan
Young People’s Weekly
Today's Birthdays on May 13 Celebrate Notable Figures
A compiled list marks May 13 birthdays including Duchess of Hamilton wife of the Scottish premier, Rt Rev William Hickey of Providence, Dr William Currell of the University of South Carolina, Frank Beaureparre Olympic swimmer, Otis Lambeth of the Cleveland Indians, and William Gardner, Cleveland third baseman. Each entry notes place of birth and age as of today.
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Duchess of Hamilton
Scotland
William Hickey
Providence
Worcester
Mass
William 8. Currell
University of South Carolina
Charleston
D. C
Frank EE. Beaureparre
Antwerp
Australia
Otis 8. Lambeth
Cleveland
Berlin
Gas
William L. Gardner
Cleveland American League
Enosburg
Public Hearing on Sedition Bills in Albany
Governor A E Smith will hold a public hearing tomorrow on eight anti sedition bills urged by clergymen and college presidents. The measures target sedition and bar anyone with ultra radical views from holding public office following the ousting of five Socialist assemblymen.
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Albany
N. Y
A. E. Smith
New Athletic Organization Attracts Indiana Colleges
Crawfordsville Indiana May 13 A plan for a new athletic organization including colleges from Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Ohio and Kentucky has won favor with Wabash and DePauw amid their withdrawal from the Indiana Collegiate Athletic League Other likely members include James Millikin Knox Monmouth Beloit Marquette and Michigan Aggies Returns To Fold Nebraska to rejoin Missouri Valley Conference after 1920 football season but will not officially return until after the Rutgers game in New York on November 2 and after meeting all conference rules declared Head Coach Henry Schulte
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ohio
Kentucky
Wabash
de Pauw University
Wabash College
Indiana Colegiate Athletic League
James Milliken University
Knox and Monmouth Colleges
Marquette and
Beloit
Michigan Aggies
Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Missouri Valley Conference
Nebraska
Rutgers
Polo Grounds
New York City
Oklahoma
Omaha
Cornhuskers
Kansas
Lawrence
New York
Henry Schulte
Social Calendar for W M A Circles and Clubs
Thursday the four Circles of the W M A Baptist Church meet with Circle A at Mrs J B Trout Circle B at Mrs Evetts Circle D at Mrs J M Sallee and Mrs W W MacGregor hosts the Married Ladies Social Club at 4 pm Friday a dance at the Service Club and a Girls Club event at the High School Auditorium for the graduating class and Boys Club at 8 pm.
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W. M. A. of the Baptist Church
J. B. Trout
Evetts
J. M. Sallee
W. W. MacGregor
Married Ladies Social Club
Fairy Tales and a City Wedding at Christ Church
A civic page features literary verse on fairy tales and joy, updates on several residents traveling to San Antonio Corpus Christi and La josephine ranch, plus a Christ Church wedding of Vera Mary Burks and Webster L. Failing with Fort McIntosh attendant Charles Franks and witnesses Vera Sturges and Mrs. W. Cook.
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Laura DaCamara
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
Christ Church
C. W. Cook
Vera Mary Burks
St. Louis
Webster L. Failing
Social Bridge Party Honors Tuesday Club Guests
A charming afteroon party by Mrs. C. C. Shiner honored Tuesday Bridge Club members and guests with pink roses and ferns, a two course lunch, and prizes for auction bridge with Mrs. A. C. Hamilton and Mrs. Zupann among the winners. Mr. and Mrs. Failing left for Canajoharie to visit relatives.
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Mrs. Failing
Canajoharie
New York
C. C. Shiner
A. C. Hamilton
Mrs. Zupann
Mesdames John Martin
Barlow
R. L. Muller
Albert Martin
J. C. Martin
T. A. Leyendecker
A. R. Vidaurri
Bobbitt
BE. H. Buenz
Mesdames Zupann
Joe Moser
A. B. Muller
Harry James
J. A. McDonald
A. Womamser
Yesner
Robert McCulloch
J. 8. Penn
Miss Mowry
Clarence Jefferies
RAT SNAP Proven to Kill Rats Says Woodbridge Seller
A. Deutz & Brother City Drug Co. and Sanitary Grocery advertise RAT SNAP rat poison with a testimonial from B F Carpenter of Woodbridge New Jersey. He reports seven large dead rats collected after first morning use and no rats seen in two weeks. Cakes sold in three sizes 25c 50c and 100c with a guarantee.
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B. F. Carpenter
Woodbridge
N. J
A. Deutz & Brother
City Drug Co
Sanitary Grocery
Pal Moran to face Rockey Kansas in Baltimore boxing card
The American A. A. has prepared an attractive program for tomorrow night in Baltimore. The main event features Pal Moran from New Orleans challenging Rockey Kansas, a Buffalo fighter who recently defeated Ralph Brady of Syracuse. The bout is set for twelve rounds.
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Baltimore
A. A
Pal Moran
New Orleans
Rockey Kansas
Buffalo
Ralph Brady
Syracuse
Today’s Global Catholic and Civic Events Mark Annuities and Anniversaries
Today marks the 250th anniversary of the Hudson’s Bay Company chartering and a canonization ceremony for Blessed Margaret Mary in St. Peter’s Rome. The Canada Methodist Conference convenes in Vancouver for its 34th annual session. The American Women’s Legion begins its first national convention in Washington, D C. A major effort against cancer launches in New York City with 32 public meetings through May 29.
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Hudson's Bay Company
Margaret Mary
St. Peter's
Rome
Methodist Conference of Canada
Vancouver
American Women's Legion
Washington
D. C
New York City
Quebec Premier Returning From Europe
Sir Lomer Gouin premier of Quebec and Lady Gouin after two months in Europe visiting war sites and other points of interest sail from Liverpool tomorrow for home.
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London
Lomer Gouin
Quebec
Lady Gouin
Europe
Liverpool
Daniels Charged Forgery Over Signed Cablegram
Secretary Daniels accused a forged signature on a cablegram shown by Rear Admiral Sims during Senate naval investigations. He said the message purported to be signed by him and concluded that A. F. Carter, acting director of naval operations, signed the original despatch found at the British embassy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Sims
Secretary Daniels
Lodge Moves To Strike Peace Resolution From Relief Plan
In Washington on May 13 the Republican peace resolution urging the president to begin talks with Germany for a separate treaty was struck out on motion by Senator Lodge, the party leader.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Senator Lodge
Saving old trees near Corydon endangers Indiana history
Indiana officials seek to save the historic Constitution Elm in Corydon from insect damage. The ancient tree, once shelter to the papers proclaiming Indiana as a sovereign state, faces deterioration.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
State Department of Conservation
Corydon
Indiana
Aged Missouri Teacher Attends County Meeting
Jefferson City May 13 Prof. W. H. Lynch 80, an active teacher and Springfield State Teachers College staff member, was a notable figure at the annual county school superintendents meeting. He is described as the oldest active teacher in Missouri and among the oldest in the nation.
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Associated Press
Jefferson City
W. H. Lynch
New Orleans Weather Forecast From U S Weather Bureau
The Times reports a New Orleans forecast from the Weather Bureau: tonight will be fair and cooler, with Friday expected to be fair as well.
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United States Weather Bureau
New Orleans
The
Telephone Co
Co operative Store Opens in Junction City Kansas
A new co operative general store opened in Junction City Kansas with $5 000 capital and 200 shares at 25 each. Eighty percent of stock is held by Union Pacific employees, others by workers in other industries. The railroad company has no stake, profits go to stockholders and costs are planned to drop at least ten percent by selling at wholesale prices to members.
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Junction City
Kansas
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Fort McIntosh 24 Hour Weather Summary
Observations show 24 hour period ending 7 am with maximum temperature 98 degrees and minimum 76 degrees. Wind direction from the southeast. Sky reported as clear.
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Fort McIntosh
Prescriptions for booze drive hearing in Louisville
Two Louisville physicians have written fifteen hundred forty one whiskey prescriptions as medicine since January 16, testified by Henry B. Mayer, a government investigator, before United States Commissioner Stanchfield. The hearings aim to revoke the doctors permits to prescribe whiskey amid a wide range of diseases cited.
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Associated Press
Louisville
United States
Stanchfield
Henry B. Mayer
Senator Lynch Davidson Opens Campaign in Groesbeck
Special to The Times reports Senator Lynch Davidson will deliver his opening campaign speech for lieutenant governor in Groesbeck Limestone County on Saturday afternoon May 15. Davidson, a Texas state senator, prominent Houston businessman, and respected citizen, is the planned speaker as local citizens organize a large meeting.
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The
Times
Houston
Texas
Lynch Davidson
Groesbeck
Limestone County
Committee of
Citizens and Friends
Davidson
Texas State Senate
Rebels and Carranza clash at Hacienda Tamaris Puebla
Vera Cruz May 13 reports fierce fighting between rebels and Carranza loyalists near Hacienda Tamaris on the Mexican National railway north of San Marcos Puebla. Carranza directed operations for eight hours Tuesday as storms disrupted telegraph. Rebels reinforce San Marcos as artillery heads toward surrender. Brownsville May 13 rebels evacuate Reynosa then reoccupy and demand surrender of Matamoros amid approaching federal troops.
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Associated Press
Vera Cruz
Carranza
Hacienda Tamaris
Mexican National Railway
San Marcos
Puebla
Mexico City
Brownsville
Texas
Reynosa
Matamoros
Monterey
Bells and Whistles Signal Monterey Surrender in Nuevo Laredo
Shortly after 1 p m whistles and bells rang in Nuevo Laredo as Colonel Borquez, military commander there, announced Monterey had capitulated to the Obregonistas at 10 p m the previous night and was now in revolutionary hands.
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Nuevo Laredo
the Times
Borquez
Monterey
Freight Congestion Caused by Unloading Delays
railroad officials say eastern freight congestion stems from consignees failing to unload cars rather than railroad movement limits. Government agencies in Washington are active to relieve congestion and prevent curtailment of production.
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Associated Press
New York
Washington
Railroad freight conditions improving in Chicago district
Managers of railroads in this district say freight conditions are improving daily though car shortages have recently forced some factories to cut back workers. They note progress as the supply constraint eases and demand remains steady.
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Chicago
Southern Baptist convention backs prohibition enforcement plank
Washington May 13 resolutions call on both major parties to adopt a strong enforcement plank for the prohibition amendment and to nominate only candidates known to support this policy.
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Associated Press
Washington
Southern Baptist Convention
Chancellor Scheidemann denounces Peace Treaty as murderous scheme
In a speech to the German National Assembly Chancellor Scheidemann called the Peace Treaty a murderous scheme and said it is unacceptable. He urged rejection and warned of consequences if accepted.
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Scheidemann
German National Assembly
Rebels Active Across Ireland Attacks Target Barracks
London reports describe an unusual surge of armed masked groups attacking police barracks and income tax offices across Ireland. The attacks come as regular police were redeployed to larger centers, leaving many stations vulnerable to the unrest.
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Associated Press
London
Ireland
Moving Day Postponed for Former German Emperor
The Hague May 13 Moving day for the former German emperor is postponed due to a slight delay at Doorn House. He may shift his quarters on Saturday if work progresses.
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the Hague
Doorn House
New Athletic Chief Elected at Minnesota University
Vernon M. Williams former Minnesota football center was chosen president of the university Athletic Board of Control in a student poll. Williams received 945 votes to 572 for Neal G. Arnison, another football star, on May 13 in Minneapolis.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Vernon M. Williams
University of Minnesota
University Athletic Board of Control
Williams
Neal G. Arnison
New State Banks Granted Permits in Texas May 13
The State Banking Board granted permits to Citizens State Bank of Greenville with $50,000 capital led by President J. T. Thompson and Cashier A. S. Moore, and Briscoe County State Bank of Silverton with $25,000 capital led by President W. E. Schott and Cashier L. R. Richards.
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Associated Press
Austin, Tex
State Banking Board
Citizens State Bank of
Greenville
Capital
J. T. Thompson
A. 8S. Moore
Briscoe County State Bank
Silverton
W. E. Schott
L. R. Richards
Plans for 1920 Western Amateur Baseball season
St Paul and Minneapolis are slated to join with Winnipeg Duluth and Lincoln Neb to form the league plans for the 1920 season. Omaha and St Louis may also participate with a meeting set for May 29 to finalize membership and schedules.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Western Amateur Baseball Association
Minneapolis
Winnipeg
Duluth
Lincoln
Neb
Omaha
St. Louis
Debs Nominated for U S Presidency by Socialist Convention
Eugene V. Debs federal convict No. 2253 was nominated by acclamation for the presidency at the socialist national convention in New York on May 13.
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Associated Press
New York
Eugene V. Debs
United States
Golf Tourney Qualifying Opens at Atlantic City Links
Atlantic City N J May 13 With many players the qualifying round of the annual Spring golf tournament of the Country Club of Atlantic City was played on the local links today The event continues tomorrow and Saturday with cups to be presented.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Country Club of
Newspaperman Enroute to Mexico with Wife
Sidney Sutherland Chicago Tribune staff correspondent arrives from Chicago to travel to Mexico City to represent his paper. He will proceed southward soon. his wife stays in Laredo as guest of Mrs. Reid Poster, sister of Mr. Sutherland.
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Mexico
Sidney Sutherland
The
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Sutherland
Mexico City
Laredo
Reid Poster
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