Roosevelt Speaks at Carnegie Hall for Presbyterian Home Missions
Cuba New York May 21 Carnegie hall hosts President Roosevelt at the Presbyterian home missions centennial event. He is greeted with an ovation and joins a 125 voice choir in singing Ye Servants of God Your Master Proclaim. The evening includes remarks by Rev Dr Van Dyke and duties by Rev Dr Thompson and Dr Dodge. A fellowship meeting followed with church representatives and a cablegram to Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carnegie Hall
Roosevelt
Presbyterian Home Missions
President Rosevelt
van Dyke
D. Stuart Dodge
D. D
Dr. Dodge
Henry C. McConk
Philadelphia
Van
The
Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
F. I. Hill
Dayton
Cuba
New Republic
Carrie
Are Our Sunday Schools Decadent
The Rev. Mr. Ellis spoke on a paper before Presbyterian ministers challenging Sunday schools. He was reprimanded, resigned, and appealed to the general assembly. The assembly upheld the board of education’s stance, effectively supporting its action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Ellis
Board of Education
General Assembly
Ihs
Women’s Baptist Home Mission Society Session Recap
In St Paul Minnesota on May 21 the first public business session of the Women’s Baptist Home Mission Society opened. Mrs H D Gates welcomed guests, Mrs C N Crouse president of the national society replied, and Miss Mary G Burdette reviewed the twenty fifth year’s work among 4,269,000 Baptists across 34 states Canada's Porto Rico Cuba and Mexico. Mrs A I Barber presented the annual report showing receipts 89,066 disbursements 85,089 with 3,977 on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul
Minn
Women’s Baptist Home Mission Society
H. D. Gates
Minnesota
C. N. Crouse
National Society
Misa Mary G. Burdette
United States
Canada
Porto Rico
Cuba
Mexico
A. i. Barber
Natonal
President Loubet In Russia With French Armada
In Cronstadt French squadron escorting the Montcalm bearing President Loubet entered the harbor. The imperial yacht Alexandra arrived with the czar and party. Grand Duke Alexis boarded the Montcalm and greeted Loubet before they exchanged cordial greetings aboard Alexandra. At Peterhof the Alexandra arrived at noon and Loubet met grand dukes and officials before the imperial train to Tsarskoe-Seln. The president's reception was warm throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cronstadt
Russia
Montcalm
President Loubet
Czar
Grand Duke
Alexis
Louw Bet
Alexandra
M. Loubet
Peterhof
Tsarskoe-Seln
Chaplain Milburn Injured by Runaway Horse at Capitol
Washington May 21 Blind Chaplain Milburn of the senate was struck by a runaway horse attached to a buggy as he left the capitol after offering the prayer. The large toe of one foot was severed and several other toes injured. Milburn's daughter pulled him clear just before he would have been trampled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Milburn
Senate
Capitol
Waterspout Death Toll Rises in Covington and Cincinnati
A fierce wind and rain storm with a waterspout swept Covington Kentucky and Cincinnati on May 21 causing six deaths and numerous injuries. The flood damaged the business district, with losses expected to exceed a million dollars in Cincinnati and more in surrounding areas. Names of the dead include Clement Davier Mrs Flachner Willie Willen George Pecker Ferdinand Japp and D W C Bellevue. Damages extended into Dayton Ohio with waves reported up to 20 feet in Covington hills and across Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington
Cincinnati
Clement Davier
Flachner
Willie Willen
George Pecker
Ferdinand Japp
D. W. C. Bellevue
Lewisburg
Kentucky
Miami Valley
Dayton
Cuba Proclaims Independence as U S Troops Depart
In Havana on May 21 General Wood lowered the US flag and raised the Cuban flag marking a transfer of control to President-elect Palma. Palma signed the proclamation as Gómez received the ceremony with 14,000 schoolchildren reviewed and a Te Deum sung. American officers sailed away with detachments to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Washington
Palma
Congress
Supreme Court
William Jennings Bryan
Senor Palma
Central Valley
N. Y
Horatio Rubens
William Astor Chanler
Wood
Roosevelt
Gomez
General Wood
United States
Whiteside
Santiago
Brooklyn
Morro Castle
William Haskins
New Republic
Moro Castle
Cabanas Fortress
Machinist Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life in New Brighton
Emil Rutger a former Cleveland machinist shot and killed his wife in New Brighton Pennsylvania yesterday afternoon and then killed himself. He left three children. The motive given is jealousy based on the children’s statements about their father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brighton
Emil Rutger
Cleveland
Gaynor and Green Remanded to Sheriff Watch
Gaynor and Green were remanded to the Quebec sheriff after a hearing before Judge Andrews. They return to the Chateau Frontenac under the watch of two detectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Gaynor
Green
Andrews
Chateau Frontenac
Senate Confirms Squiers and Coyle for Diplomatic Posts
Washington May 21 confirmations by the senate name Herbert G Squiers of New York as minister to Cuba and J J Coyle of Pennsylvania as assistant agent at the salmon fisheries of Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Herbert G. Squiers
New York
Cuba
J. J. Coyle
Pennsylvania
Salmon Fisheries of
Alaska
Boers Repulsed at Aberdeen. Van Herden Killed
Middelburg Cape Colony reports Aberdeen about 75 miles south was attacked last Sunday by 1206 Boers and repulsed. Commandant Van Herden was killed in action with other losses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middelburg
Cape Colony
Aberdeen
Here
Commandant van Herden
Stocks Rebound as Market Holds Near High Levels
New York May 21 Stocks closed with a cheerful tone as prices recovered from Monday’s lows. International Power regained five of its 18 point drop and Electric Express shares rallied. Gains followed United States Steel absorption and optimism over an antitrust-like settlement. Strong shows from Canadian Pacific and its affiliates lent support. Louisville’s price moved on news of railway consolidation. Wall Street saw quiet, steady bonds and total sales at 2,419,000 par.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Power
Electric Express
United States Steel
Canadian Pacific
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Sault Ste. Marie
Duluth
South Shore
Civic Federation
Senate debates Philippine concentration camps topic
In Washington on May 21 the senate debated the Philippines bill focusing on the concentration camps. Georgia’s Mr. Bacon condemned the policy as akin to Weyler’s reconcentrados in Cuba, while Ohio’s Mr. Foraker defended the camps as wise to protect friendly Filipinos from insurgent violence. Massachusetts’s Mr. Hoar criticized the camps, and Minnesota’s Mr. Clapp urged Filipinos to admire the United States’ liberty and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
Philppne
Senate
Bacon
Georgia
Weyler
Cuba
Foraker
Ohio
Hoar
Massachusetts
Clapp
Minnesota
United States
House Acts on Army Bill Amendments in Conferee Talks
Washington May 21 The House instructed its conferees for a third time this week on amendments to the army appropriation bill. The move, pushed by Cannon, met opposition from Hull and sparked a spirited clash between committees. A related measure praising Cuba’s independence passed unanimously. Cove Point Md May 21 The French cruiser Gaulois and US escort squadron anchored offshore for the night and planned to move toward Annapolis in the morning en route to the naval academy roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington
Senate
Cannon
Filinoly
Hull
Mr. Hftt
Cuba
Deadly tornado hits Graid Texas with 2 dead
A tornado in Graid Texas on May 21 killed two people and injured 103, with more than 100 harmed. Authorities fear up to 26 more may die from the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graid
Tex
Nin
Beef men enjoined. government granted restraining order
Chicago May 21 The government wins a temporary injunction against packers' combine members. Judge Peter S Grosseup issues the order after May 16 filing by District Attorney Bethea. If uniform arrangements persist, packers or agents face contempt. Attorneys for the packers contest minor clauses. judge drafts a form that satisfies both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Packers’ Combine
Peter S. Grosseup
United States Circuit
Bethea
John S. Miller
Hevden Fhese
Grosacup
Temporary restraining order against Neotson Morris & Co packers
In Kansas City, May 21, Judge John W. Henry issued a temporary order at the request of Attorney General Crow restraining Neotson Morris & Co packers from handling meats or aiding the beef trust. The action questions whether ongoing warrant proceedings against other packers can be maintained against a co partnership like Nelson Morris & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Missouri
Kansas City
John W. Henry
Crow
Neotson Morris & Co. Packers
Flang
Beef Trust
Nelson Murits Company
Onslaught by Strikers at Oliphant Washery
Fifteen hundred Oliphant mine workers stage the first major action of the Lackawanna Valley strike. They blockade approaches to the Island washery and force company officials and deputies to retreat. A Hungarian woman disrupts foremen, and officials vow to run the washery while strikers insist it shall not operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Oliphant
Matine
Lackawinna
Sarge Ani
Sarge
Rose
Clouds from Mont Pelee causes panic in Fort de France
A thick cloud from Mont Pelee lit by lightning frightened Fort de France residents yesterday morning. Stones as large as hazelnuts rained into the streets while many residents rushed to harbor vessels. By 7 o'clock the excitement subsided and calm returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. DeFrance
Fort de France
Mont Pelee
Secent
Soft Coal Prices to Rise Across Great Lakes Region
In Chicago on May 21 prices for bituminous coal across the lake district from Buffalo to Duluth are expected to jump within two weeks. Sixty Lake Erie Coal Shippers Association members, controlling the coal trade of the Great Lakes, met secretly and agreed to raise bituminous coal prices to offset a coal shortage caused by the Pennsylvania miners strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake District
Buffalo
Duluth
Country
Lake Erie
Pennsylvania
Cuba Is Free as US Ends Military Occupation
Secretary Hay announces to capitals that the United States has ceased occupation of Cuba and that an independent Cuban government led by Tomas Estrada Palma has been inaugurated. General Wood reports the transfer of control to the Cuban republic, with gratitude to the United States and a pledge of lasting friendship. The President and secretary note ceremonies, and the National Society of Colonial Dames convenes with a tablet dedication at Arlington for Spanish American War veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
United States
Cuba
Tomas Estrada Palma
Roosevelt
General Wood
Havana
Congress
Republic of Cuba
Theodore Roosevelt
Washingon
Republic
National Society of Colonial Dames
Arlington
Franco Russian Alliance Reviewed by Czar and President
Isarkoe Russia May 21 The Czar and President Loubet reviewed Russian troops at a luncheon toast the French army allied with Russia Loubet praised the Russian army saying it menaced no one but guaranteed the exercise of rights for Russia and its allies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isarkoe
Russia
Czar
Loubet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Home Missions
Presbyterian General Assembly
General Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. M. Buckley
Christian Advocate
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Richard §. Holmes
Pittsburg
Standing Committee On Home Missions
Women’s Home Missionary Board
Dr. Holmes
Holmes
Recommenda Hom
John Dixon
Board of Home Missions
William T. Ellis
Baptist Home Missions
Women’s Society
Island
Coyle
Squiers
U. S
RES
DBD. & H. Co
Oliphant, Pa
Cloud
Coal Shippers’ Association
United
Brenive
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!