Episcopal Consecration Service Held in Worcester Church
In Worcester on April 22 Rev. Dr. Alexander H. Vinton was consecrated bishop of Western Massachusetts at All Saints Church. Rt. Rev. Dr. Frederick Davies presided, with co consecrators Rt. Rev. Dr. Huntington and Rt. Rev. Dr. Bewser. The ceremony drew a full house of clergy and laity, with many bishops and presbyters in attendance. Vinton, rector of All Saints since 1884, delivered remarks on the bishop’s office and the Holy Ghost’s role in ministry.
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Worcester
Alexander H. Vinton
Massachusetts
All Saints
Frederick Davies
Michigan
Frederic Dan Huntington
Central
New York
Chauncey Bunce B_ewser
Connecticut
Henry Codman Potter
Robert Codman
Maine
Arthur C. A. Hall
Vermont
W. Woodruff Niles
New Hampshire
Leighton Parks
Boston
Chas. Tileston Whittemore
Dorchester
Arthur Lawrence
Stockbridge
New England
Jesus
Dr. Vinton
All Saints’ Church
Premature warm wave hits Cleveland with rising temps
Cleveland reports a government thermometer at 77 early today with forecasts of 80 by afternoon. Storm signals warn of a southwesterly gale. Crops in Northern Ohio are not yet affected by the early warmth.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Bulgarians Cross Frontier Into Roumelia After Clash
A force of about 50 Bulgarians crossed the frontier into the Vilayet of Kosovo Roumelia after engaging Turkish troops. Details of the engagement are not yet available.
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Constantinople
Kossovo
Roumelia
British Troops Ready As Sudan Tensions Rise
Cairo on April 22 reports British troops held in readiness to move to the Soudan amid growing trouble in that region.
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Cairo
Egypt
Soudan
Peace near in South Africa before coronation
London April 22 Sir Charles Dilke, a leading member of the House of Commons, expressed strong optimism that peace in South Africa would be achieved before the coronation. He said he had no doubt on the subject and that the conference with Boer leaders supports his view. He noted European Boer agents may not have been dealt with, though delegates could have consulted them.
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Potter
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Christ
London
Charles Dilke
House of Commons
South Africa
Chas. Dilke
Africa
Chas. Duke
King Leopold replies to Chamber petition in cautious tone
Brussels April 22 King Leopold answers the Chamber of Commerce plea for royal intervention with a conciliatory but noncommittal note. He says the government is studying the situation and will loyally uphold the constitution and pursue the policy that best serves the country while ensuring stability. Factories and coal mines in Liege resume work this morning.
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Brussels
Leopold
Chamber of Commerce
Liege
Forest Fire Destroys Acres Near Belvidere Mountain
A forest fire on Scott's mountain near Belvidere New Jersey destroyed hundreds of acres of young timber and damaged buildings and woodlands. It began on Sunday and was started by tramps camping in the woods. Local residents fought the flames and saved many houses and barns.
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Belvidere
N. J
Scott’s Mountain
Morgan Again Testifies On London Underground Finances
Clinton E. Dawkins of J. P. Morgan & Co testified before the House of Lords committee probing the citys underground transit system. He cited the Morgans global financial reach and their pledge to supply capital for the forthcoming subway project.
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London
Clinton E. Dawkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
House of Lords
Dawkins
Morgans
Glasgow Lines See Net Benefit From New Shipping Combine
Representatives of the Anchor and Allan steamship lines say they are not unfriendly to the new shipping corporation and expect no pessimism about its effects. They believe uniform rates could make the combine an advantage to other lines.
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Glasgow
Anchor and Allan Steamship Lines
New Shipping Corporation
Storm demolishes church and nearby building in Clayton
A severe storm swept Clayton New Mexico causing widespread damage. The Spanish Methodist church a large frame building was completely demolished along with a nearby frame structure. Business halted as roofs chimneys and porches were blown down and skylights broken.
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Clayton
N. M
Fighting in China Leads to Arrest in Canton Raid
Hong Kong dispatch reports Chinese officials raided a Canton house and captured six men sent to spread rebel propaganda and buy arms. The prisoners bore orders from Kwok, the rebel leader, calling for assassinations of Canton Manchu officials. Five hundred armed fighters marched toward Canton from Wu Caow.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Kwok
Wu Caow
Paris Bourse To Consider Listing U.S. Steel
Paris on April 22 reports the Paris bourse may list United States Steel or other American securities. J Pierpont Morgan prompted the idea but experts see little chance of adoption. A decision is expected tomorrow.
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Paris
United States Steel Corporation
J. Pierpont Morgan
Local Notices and Moves in Worcester Area
Wallace A. Corey former Low ell resident joined the Old South Congregational Church of Worcester by letter last Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Nolan returned from a nine week trip through the South and West. Horace H Knapp awarded an original pension of 6 dollars.
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Wallace A. Corey
Lowell
Old South Congregational Church
Worcester
John Nolan
Horace H. Knapp
800 Woolen Weavers Strike in Lawrence
Lawrence April 22 The Washington mill weavers have begun an extensive strike after the mill refused a 20 percent wage increase and the premium system. About 50 of 800 workers reported for duty as mass meetings in Music Hall debated future plans. The strike, influenced by Olneyville and Providence actions, targets higher pay with premiums removed.
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Washington Mill
Olneyville
Providence
Music Hall
Washington Mills
American Woolen Co
Combine
Wm. M. Wood
Retailers Oppose Beef Trust and Plan Local Slaughtering
Indianapolis grocers long active in meat sales have halted beef and beef products, telling customers not to resume trade until prices drop. Independent butchers also pause purchases from packers, while some plan to buy cattle and slaughter themselves. A separate decision allocates $200,000 for an exposition contest with $100,000 for a grand prize and $50,000 for subsidiary prizes.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Long fight ends with Daniel's discharge in Seattle
After 25 appearances before United States Commissioner Kiefer, Geo Daniel is discharged amid an international dispute involving Canada through Bernard Pelly, Carstens Brothers, and Chris Bartsch Son. Daniel faced embezzlement charges of 40000 dollars from a Dawson branch, arrest since October, extradition request debated, defense contends private debt motive.
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Seattle
Wash
Geo
Daniel
United States
Kiefer
Bernard Pelly
Carstens Brothers
Chris Bartsch & Son
Dawson
Aeronautical Rule Set Proposed for World Fair Race
In St Louis on April 22 a committee of aerostatic experts approved general conditions for the capital prize airship race. The draft rules cover field shape, run times, entry qualifications, construction and repair facilities, engine weight, machine size, and weather effects. Drafts will be sent to engineers students aeronauts and societies in America and Europe for comment before final publication.
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St. Louis
Executive Committee
America
Europe
Queen Wilhelmina's Condition Reported Satisfactory
Despatches from Castle Too say Queen Wilhelmina's condition remains satisfactory with slight improvement and stable consciousness. A three quarter hour consultation involving Prof. Roseinstein followed a bulletin noting lower temperature and continued general steadiness, easing fears of a regency and restoring confidence domestically.
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Castle Too
Wilhelmina
Roseinstein
Bullen
Holland
Western Extension Plans for Rock Island Railroad
From Los Angeles a report quoted R. R. Cable, chairman of Rock Island, stating the western extension will begin from Denver but will not reach the coast. He cites strong joint traffic with Southern Pacific as the reason no coastal line is planned.
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Denver
Col
Republican
Los Angeles
Cal
Chicago, Rock Isard and
Pacfic
R. R. Cable
Santa Barbara
Southern Pacific
Inquest Set On Death From Blow by Seymour
An inquest into the death of Charles A. Elwood will be held at the police court on Wednesday at 2 PM. The complaint named Elwood, and Superintendent Moffatt only learned on Saturday, after talking with the man’s brother, that the surname was Elword.
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Charles A. Elwood
Joseph J. Seymour
Seymour
Elwood
Moffatt
Elword
Tremont and Suffolk Agent Appointed to Succeed Resigned
John J. Connell named agent of the Tremont and Suffolk company to replace Edward W. Thomas who resigned. Connell currently serves as agent for a New England Yarn mill at Taunton and previously oversaw carding at Grinnell mill in New Bedford. Rawlinson had acted as Tremont and Suffolk agent since Thomas’s resignation.
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John J. Connell
Tremont and Suffo K Company
Edward W. Thomas
Mr. Connell
New England Yarn Company
Taun 01
Grinnell
New Bedford
Rawlinson
Tremont and Suffox Company
Thomas
Newhall and Bennett Resignations Lead to Coalition Leadership
Mr Jas S Newhall and Mr L E Bennett resign as president and treasurer of Moore and Bennett Coal Co. Jesse J Smith of Middlesx Coal Co. elected treasurer and Walter T Moore named president to fill vacancies. The mentioned corporations will be carried on practically as one.
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Jas. S. Newhall
L. E. Bennett
Moore & Bennett Coal Co
Jesse J. Smith
Middles x Coal Co
Walter T. Moore
Amalgamated Association Convention Reaches Committee Stage
Wheeling West Virginia April 22 The Amalgamated association convention today reached the committee stage and for several days there will be little of interest on the floor of the convention.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Amalgamated Association
Girl 18 Tells Of Evil Companions In Police Court
An 18 year old, well dressed and attractive, told how evil companionship led to drunkenness charges in a police court session. She had attended church before, was placed with YWCA, and pledged to reform under Miss Simpson’s guidance as Edward Whitman and others faced convictions and fines.
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Hadley
Miss Simpson
Edward A. Whitman
State Farm
Isaac Phillips
Duncan
Phillips
John Toupin
City Council Branches to Meet Tonight Over King Approval
Aldermen plan to meet at city hall to decide whether to confirm the mayor's list of assistant assessors. At issue is John C King whose name reportedly displeases principal assessors and may trigger pressure for substitution if not confirmed.
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City Hall
John C. King
All Plants Shut Down in Barre for Mackie Funeral
All Barre businesses including granite plants closed during the funeral of George C. Mackie. Born in Scotland, he arrived in 1871 and cut Barre’s first granite statue still standing in a local cemetery. A leading figure, he co ran Mackie Hussey & Co and helped shape the Barre Granite Manufacturers' association. He leaves a widow and four children.
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Barre
George C. Mackie
T. H. Mitchell
First Presbyterian Church
Mackie
Scotland
Scotlan
Mackie, Hussey & Co
Barre Granite Manufacturers’ Association
Burns Club
St. Aldemar Commandery
Granite Royal Arch
F. and
A. M
Aberdeen
Colombian cruiser Beschir-i-Salameh to reach Cartagena
Panama reports the Colombian cruiser Beschir-i-Salameh, bought from Morocco, is due at Cartagena on April 30 as Gen. Jeffries takes command of the government fleet. The retiring U S consul general Perry M De Leon sails to New York on the Ori zaba with birds and animals for the National Zoological Park in Washington.
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Panama
Colombia
Beschir-i-Salameh
Morocco
Cartagena
Jeffries
U. S
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Perry M. de Leon
New York
Orizaba
Colon
National Zoological Park
Washington
Sudden death of Mrs Catherine Lee at Bigelow plant
Mrs Catherine Lee, about 50, died suddenly this forenoon in the winding room at Bigelow Manufacturing Co. Cause given as heart disease. Fellow workers alerted an ambulance, but life was extinct before arrival. She resided at No 6 Carpet Corporation.
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Catherine Lee
Bigelow Manufacturing Company
Weather Front Sweeps East With Record Heat
The crest of a hot wave moved into the Ohio valley and lower lake region, pushing temperatures 16 to 20 degrees above normal this morning. The middle Missouri valley saw a 10 to 20 degree drop in the last day, while Montana and western Dakotas chilled to freezing or below with snow.
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Washington
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake Region
Missouri Valley
Montana
Dakotas
Chicago Heat Persists With Windy Skies
Chicago, April 22, despite promises of relief from hot dusty winds, remains unseasonably warm. At 10 am the thermometer reached 74 degrees and rose as a high wind signs linger. The weather bureau forecasts showers by night. The dry spell is not believed to have affected crops.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
Temperature Reaches 85 in Cincinnati on April 22
Cincinnati, Ohio reports a 85 degree temperature on April 22. Forecasts suggest it may climb higher today. Rainfall has been deficient but crops remain unaffected so far.
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Cincinnati
Detroit Sees Heat Wave Dry Out Moisture
In Detroit on April 22 the temperature hit 74 degrees and is expected to reach 80. statewide, rapid warming reduced humidity with no rainfall expected. crops and vegetation suffer from the drought as high wind drains moisture.
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Detroit
Mich
Donger
Michigan
Communion Set Stolen From Mt Vernon Free Baptist Church
A week ago a burglar entered through a rear door of Mt Vernon Free Baptist Church and stole the solid silver communion service valued around 150 dollars. The set was a gift during Rev Denney's pastorate. An investigation is under way with no suspects yet identified.
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Mt.Vernon Free Baptist Church
Mr. Denney
Marconi Wireless reduces capital to six million dollars
In Trenton on April 21 the Marconi Wireless Telegraphy Co. filed papers reducing its authorized capital from ten million to six million dollars all as common stock. Original incorporators include Gugliemo Marconi August Belmont and Clement A Griscom.
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Trenton
N. J
Marconi Wireless Telegraphy Co
Gugliemo
Soaking Rain Replaces Heat In Wichita
A soaking rain fell in Wichita Kansas after midnight ending two days of scorching southern winds. The light rain broke a heat spell bringing cooler weather and relief for residents and businesses.
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Wichita
Kan
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