Debates Fire Over Membership Covenant at General Assembly
Pittsburg May 31 The United Presbyterian general assembly faces a heated debate on the membership covenant report amid opposition from older ministers. A memorial service honored 37 old soldiers in attendance. The assembly accepted a Missouri invitation to meet next year at Tarkio and chose College Springs Ind for home missions committee meeting.
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Pittsburg
United Presbyterian General Assembly
Wilson
P. McNary
Tarkio
United Presbyterian Orphans’ Home
Allegheny
R. B. A. McBride
United Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Colege Springs
Committee On Home Missions
Minton Likely To Accept Presbyterian Pastorate
Rev Dr Henry C Minton of California, former administrator of the Presbyterian general assembly, will preach next Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Trenton and is understood to be called to accept the pastorate there. It is also believed he will accept the call.
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Trenton
N. J
Henry C. Minton
California
Philadelphia
First Presbyterian
Minton
Bell Bros
Gare
Filipino Loyalist Buencamino Visits Mount Vernon
Senor Filipe Buencamino head of the Philippine federal party and Filipinos in Washington paid a pilgrimage to Mount Vernon. He praised Washington and Rizal, urged unity of American and Filipino struggles for liberty, and called for loyal support of the U S government in rebuilding the Philippines.
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Washington
Senor Filipe Buencamino
Federal
Philippines
Mount Vernon
Senor Lbuencamino
Tomb of
Republic
Rizal
Philippine Federal Party
Republican
Democratic Party
United States
Honolulu
Floods Continue in Western Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Floods in western Oklahoma and western Indian territory persisted with rivers including the North Canadian and Washita rising. In Winita Indian Territory, half of the residential area was submerged four to five feet and water two feet deep flowed through the main street, officials reported yesterday.
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Oklahoma City
O. T
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Washita
Winita
I. T
Herbert May Be Ambassador to United States
London May 31 The Hon Michael Henry Herbert likely to become British ambassador to the United States succeeding the late Lord Pauncefote. Approval uncertain until royal sanction and remains contingent on Pauncefote remains arrival in England. Herbert's record in Washington and as secretary to the Paris legation cited as qualifications. Salary likely £9 000 per year to rank with Paris ambassador. Washington May 31 Officials say US acceptance probable, given his tact and ability and cordial disposition.
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London
Michael Henry Herbert
Paris
United States
Lord Pauncefote
Herbert
England
Edward
Mr. Herbert
France
Edmund J. Monson
Great Britain
Leila
Richard T. Wilson
New York
Ogden-Goelets
Astors
Washington
Legation
Two Drowned Ten Rescued In Delaware River Ferry Disaster
May 31 Philadelphia report of a ferry accident crossing the Delaware from Bristol to Burlington Island where John Heizer and a Tacony youth named Cook drowned as the ferry capsized. Ten others were rescued after a hard struggle. Ferryman Charles Waters was arrested for criminal negligence.
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Philadelphia
Delaware River
Bristol
Burlington Island Park
Here
John Heizer
Cook
Tacony
Charles Waters
Wounded Man Exonerates Wife in Chicago Shooting
Daniel Hill, wealthy beard manufacturer, says he was shot by burglars in his bed last week. He publicly defends his wife Mrs Hill, stating he has more respect for burglars than for insinuations of her involvement.
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Chicago
Daniel Hil
Explosion Injures Battery Members in Wichita Salute
In Wichita Kansas on Decoration Day a gun from Battery A Kansas state artillery exploded prematurely wounding three crewmen. George Hatter of Peck was fatally hurt Burt Davis of Wichita was dangerously wounded and G W Thomas of Wichita was seriously hurt.
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Wichita
Kan
Kansas State Artillery
George Hatter
Peck
Burt Davis
G. W. Thomas
Cornell Wins Triangular Eight-Oared Race on Cayuga
Cornell easily won the triangular eight-oared race on Lake Cayuga with a two mile time of 10 48. Syracuse finished second over three lengths behind Cornell and Harvard's Newell club eight trailed by more than four boat lengths.
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Cornell
Ithaca
N. Y
Lake Cayuga
Syracuse
Harvard
Newell Club
Miss Alice Hay Is Thrown From Carriage Injures
Washington May 31 Miss Alice Hay daughter of Secretary Hay was thrown from her carriage when frightened horses bolted after a passing car. She sustained painful injuries but none were serious.
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Alice Hay
Washington
Seven Injured In Poughkeepsie Trolley Crash
Seven persons were injured in a rear end collision on the New Paltz trolley road about three miles west of Poughkeepsie yesterday afternoon. None believed seriously injured.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
New Paltz
Dukes of Marlborough and Bedford Honored at Buckingham
London May 31 King Edward vested the Duke of Marlborough and the Duke of Bedford with the insignia of the Order of the Garter at Buckingham Palace yesterday afternoon.
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Duke of Marlborough
London
Edward
Duke of Bedford
Order of the Garter
Buckingham Palace
Ex-Gov Pennoyer Dead in Portland
Ex governor Sylvester Pennoyer of Oregon died suddenly yesterday after a heart failure in Portland. The longtime political figure, associated with Oregon politics for decades, passed away May 31.
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Pennoyer
Portland
Ore
Sylve Pennoyer
Ora
Roosevelt Defines Filipino Policy on Peace and Freedom
President Roosevelt at Arlington on Decoration Day argues punishments for cruelties in the Philippines should not shield laxity at home. He urges civil government, self government for Filipinos, and warns against military oppression while outlining plans to foster freedom and eventual independence. Memorial services at Gettysburg observed with G A R ceremonies, prayers, poems, and prayers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Arlington Cemetery
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Fine Statue to McKinley in Muskegon Memorial
Muskegon Michigan May 31 grand memorial unveiling of a bronze statue of late President McKinley gifted by Charles H Hackley to public schools. Monument cost 34000 dollars with a day of flawless weather and a parade including Michigan National Guard United States infantry sailors and revenue cutter crews. Governor Bliss attended with sculptor Chas N Nethaus as program featured prayer by Rev Charles Hadden and oration by Clarence W Sisson.
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Muskegon
Mich
McKinley
Charles H. Hackley
Michigan National Guard
United States Infantry
Wood
Fort Sheridan
Ills
United States Revenue
Morrill
Fessenden
Governor Bliss
Mr. Hackley
Chas. N. Nethaus
Charles Hadden
Clarence W. Sisson
Memorial Day Observed in Des Moines with Parade
Memorial Day was unusually notable in Des Moines as most businesses closed after 10 a.m. A grand parade of civil and Spanish War veterans civic societies and citizens preceded ceremonies at Woodland cemetery where graves of hundreds of soldiers and sailors were strewn with flowers. Address speakers included General J A Beaver of Bellefonte Pennsylvania and Judge David Ryan of Des Moines.
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Gettysburg
National Cemetery
Grand Army of the Republic
D. W. Woods
J. Griffin Hall
Baltimore
W. D. Foulke
Washington
M. Coover
Des Moines
Woodland Cemetery
J. A. Beaver
Bellefonte
David Ryan
Americans Feted as Italian Welcome Highlights Visit
Cantelimare Italy May 31 The American squadron arriving May 28 comprises the United States battleship Iinola and accompanying ships. Local officials and citizens prepared a celebratory reception, underscoring friendly ties between the nations during the visit.
Memorial Day Observances At Grant’s Tomb And Frisco
Exercises at Grant’s Tomb in New York drew about 5000 attendees with A. and Grant post Brooklyn conducting rites. Lincoln’s Gettysburg address read and America sung as Judge Thomas G. Jones spoke. Roosevelt sent a wreath and Wei Ting Fang received roses. In San Francisco May 21 memorial day ceremonies paid tribute at cemeteries including the Presidio National Cemetery with floral tributes from many cities.
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Grant
New York
A. &. Grant Post
Brooklyn
America
Lincoln
Thomas G. Jones
United States District Court of
Alabama
Roosevelt
WE Ting Fang
Frisco
San Francisco
National Cemetery
Presidio
Memorial Day observances in Omaha and Baltimore
In Omaha Nebraska on May 21 a Memorial Day parade featured military and civic groups and graveside honors for Civil War and Spanish American War veterans. In Baltimore Maryland on May 31 offices schools courts banks and exchanges closed for the holiday with Grand Army of the Republic led gravemarker ceremonies.
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Omaha
Neb
Department G. A. R
Baltimore
Maryland
Grand Army of the Republic
Weekly Review of Trade Conditions and Markets
The Engle weekly summary reports favorable crop prospects and abroad confidence outweighing labor and weather concerns. It notes high wheat and corn prices, continued collections and payments through clearing houses, and modest gains in railway earnings. Grain and textile markets show mixed moves with a cash corn firm and increased wholesale conservatism. failures rise to 194 in the US and 20 in Canada.
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Sage Gua
New York
G. Dun & Cao
United States
Canada
First Glass Window in England Set Up in Abbey
The first glass window in England was installed in an abbey around 680. Glass windows did not become common for centuries, and in 1579 the glass casements at Alnwick Castle were routinely removed when the family was away.
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England
Alnwick Castle
Duke of Northumberland
Strike Called by Coal Engineers Across Anthracite Mines
In Wilkes Barre and Shamokin areas on May 31, engineers firemen and pumpmen at New York Ontario and Western collieries voted to strike Monday. Meeting leaders warned Philadelphia and Reading Company may flood 36 collieries but keep others protected with guards. clashes occurred as agents were attacked by strikers.
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Scranton
Panpmeno
New York
Ontario
Wd Western Company
T. D. Nichols
Wilkesbarre
Donnelly’s Hall
Wyoming Valley
John Falon
National Board of
United Mine Workers
Henry Collins
D. J. Reese
Parmonico
Lackawanna
Mitchell
May Sr
West Virginia
Hagleton
Pal Maval
G. B. Marlde & Co
Oan
Coxe Brothers
Coxe
Markie and Kemmerer
Shamokin
Callery
Hickory Ridges
Centralia
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Schuylkill County
Socialist party nominates slate at Columbus convention
The Ohio Socialist Party met in Columbus with 56 delegates. Max Hayes of Cleveland was named Secretary of State, George P. Maxwell of New Lexington for Supreme Court, George Flummerfelt of Fremont as Dairy and Food Commissioner, and William C. Edwards of Portsmouth to the State Board of Public Works. The platform ratified the national convention declaration from Indianapolis 1900.
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Columbus
Socialist Party
Rodgers
Payton
E. L. Plummer
Buccyrus
Indianapolis
Max Hayes
Cleveland
Supreme Court
George P. Maxwell
New Lexington
George Flummerfelt
Fremont
State Board of Public Works
Willam C. Edwards
Portsmouth
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsements From Massillon Resident
A Massillon citizen Mrs. Emanuel Scher testifies to the effectiveness of Doan's Kidney Pills after a back and kidney strain in 1996. She praises the remedy as a proven friend and notes its availability at Balizly's drug store. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY is the sole U S agent. price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Massillon
Emanuel Scher
Richville Ave
Dean
Scher
Balizly's
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Slusser Pharmacy laxative praised by Mrs Sarah Stump
Mrs Sarah Stump of Louisville Ohio reports using Slusser Pharmacy Pills as a laxative and for torpid liver and declares them the best and mildest she has ever used, in a December 24 1898 testimonial from the city.
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Louisville, O
Slusser Pharmacy
Sarah Stump
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