Before They Adjourn Becomes Nation’s Plea for God in Government
Rev. T DeWitt Talmage urges Congress to insert God in the Constitution and to uphold a clear separation of church and state while embracing national unity. He defends public figures, praises prayers in battles, and argues for divine guidance in tariffs education and immigration amid a vision of a nation forged by faith and intermarriage of nationalities.
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T. DeWitt Talmage
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Spain and United States seek treaty view on executions
Washington reports that Spain will postpone death sentences of American citizens in the Competitor case to allow time for the United States to present views on the 1795 treaty and 1877 protocol. Havana notes Weyler's potential revision and public unease. Madrid outlines Spain’s stance on Cuba reform and loyalty to Spain, while wheat and farming reports appear alongside obituaries.
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Antilles
Pay On American Claims Settled in Sechuen Riots
Consul Read chairman of the Chengtu commission reports full payment of Baptist Missionary Union claims for property losses in the Sechuen riots. China pays the entire amount, settling all American claims amicably. London bill bars Church of England clergy from marrying divorced persons after second reading in Lords.
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Greater New York Consolidation Signed by Governor Morton
Gov. Morton signed the Greater New York bill in Albany on May 12. The law consolidates city and town governments within Kings and Richmond counties plus parts of Queens, Nassau, and others into a single mayor and commonalty of New York City, effective January 1, 1898. A commission will draft governing laws to submit by February 18, 1897.
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Rain breaks chinch bug threat. crops saved in Illinois Indiana
Heat and drought plagued Arcola Mattoon and Galesburg areas as chinch bugs threatened oats. A heavy May rainfall across Illinois and Indiana reduced pest damage and boosted crops, while a windstorm caused James Nankervis to fall from a 60 foot scaffold at Atlas engine works and die.
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Indiana
Arcola
Ill
Mattoon
James Nankervis
Atlas Engine Works
Matthews Denies Straddle Charge on Money Question
Gov. Matthews wrote a letter denying a St Louis report that he favored straddling the money issue at the national Democratic convention. He condemns evasive platform language and urges a clear declaration supporting silver and a double standard to restore prosperity and safeguard the party. He warns a vague stance would harm the Democratic cause.
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Ford's Theater Victims Receives Compensation Totals
The joint commission report to Congress proposes $5,000 to three who died within a year and $144,800 for others injured, totaling $264,000 from the Ford's Theater disaster. 24 killed or died from injuries. 105 injured or suffered serious nervous shock.
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Joint Commission
Congress
Volmes Private Papers Reviewed After Execution
Philadelphia on May 12 Attorney No tan Monday finished examining papers turned over by H. Af. Moulimes at his execution. Lawyer Ro tun found nothing of public interest and no will or provision for Mrs. Pitzel. Many letters bid farewell to Hollines family and explain points in his cases. Mrs. Pitzel to travel to Galva Illinois on Wednesday.
Electrician Killed Repairing Car At Stillwater Power House
John Peterson, an electrician at the Stillwater street railway power house, was killed Monday afternoon while repairing a car. He turned on the motor, touched the pole piece, and the trolley pole was pulled off. Peterson expired instantly.
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John Peterson
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Drowned While Fishing at Bingham Lake
Two boys, Bingham Lake, junior Dakann and Jacob Epp, drowned when their boat capsized in 15 feet of water. Rescuers found them after the accident near Mountain Lake Minn. on May 12.
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Hanged in Guatemala Claims Reach Bipartisan Notice
Memphis reports letters about the mob hanging of Adrian Harper Witt in Puerto Barrios Guatemala after a railway dispute. Witts story describes DeWitt shooting a dispatcher MCNamara, crowd violence, and a second prison attack before DeWitt’s execution by hanging.
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Clark
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Ferro Carril del Norte
de Witt
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Tivingston
Harpers, Publishers
New York
Washington
Methodist Conference Adopts Race Equality Resolution
The Methodist general conference in Cleveland adopts a resolution supporting equal treatment for delegates regardless of color and demands future conference venues guarantee equal treatment. It also notes no color or caste in the church, contemplates a possible negro bishop, and begins elections Thursday. A separate motion seeks salary reductions for benevolence staff amid anti mob violence concerns.
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Standard Oil to close Cleveland plant after six months
Cleveland May 12 The Standard Oil company will shut its immense Cleveland plant in six months and withdraw the major industry. Local trade will be served by a small plant. Longtime employees face layoffs with severance based on years of service, and 400 workers lose their jobs. Utley Wedge to be moved to New York.
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Standard
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Train wreck near Anderson injures many in Savannah
A northbound New York and Florida limited express derailed at Anderson station after a mislaid switch. The crash killed three year old Louis Nathans and injured 26 others, with officials alleging a deliberate wreck.
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New York and Florida Limited
Florida Central & Peninsular Railroad
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Here
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Smilers and Short Whims Across Papers
A collage of quips and exchanges from various papers notes playful barbs about poetry, subscriptions, and daily foibles. The bulk of the passage captures snippets from the Yonkers States, Indianapolis Journal, Town and Country Journal, and Washington Star, highlighting playful debates and light humor.
Eleven Die as Harry Brown Steamer Explodes on Mississippi
A Mississippi River disaster near Vicksburg at midnight Sunday left eleven dead and over a dozen injured after the boilers of the steamer Harry Brown exploded tearing the vessel apart and sinking it within minutes. Survivors were brought to Vicksburg aboard the steamer Hansel. injured remain hospitalized and two bodies have been identified for return home. Captain Keim and Pilot Dan Kane were aboard during the blast. the cause remains undetermined until the boat is raised.
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Here
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George W. Bardsley
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Tom Judge
William Watson
William Fitzsimmons
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William Kelley
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Marine Hospital
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William G. Slatemere
Dan Delany
Keim
Harvey Brown
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Dan Kane
Cleveland says he will not seek another presidency
Postmaster Washington Hesing reports from the White House that President Grover Cleveland cannot run again due to health. He notes ongoing press speculation about a Cleveland comeback, but the president insists he will not accept the nomination and prefers travel and lighter duties to prolong his life.
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Washington Hesing
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Washington
White House
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Teller's Position for Colorado Convention on Silver Issue
Senator Teller of Colorado announces to the state Republican convention that he will not attend the national convention unless the state body supports his silver standard stance. He says he will not back a gold standard platform and would rather part with the party than abandon his principles and record.
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Washington
Teller
H. M. Teller
Infanta Elvira Arrives in New York Aboard Kaiser Wilhelm
Infanta Elvira Maria Theresa Henrietta de Bourbon daughter of Don Carlos and cousin of Princess Eulalin travels with her suite Countess de Lasnes and a secretary on the Kaiser Wilhelm arriving from Genoa. They stay at the Holland house while Elvira seeks a health related U.S. journey. Carlyle: Judge Wall rules ten Chicago bondsmen cannot reclaim 363000 from Ramsay estate, finds loaning state funds to banks improper and bond indemnity may invite malfeasance and criminal liability.
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America
New York
United States
Carlyle
Wall
Circuit Court
Chicago
Ramsay
Jury Awards Daly 35000 for Leg Injury in Lynn Suit
In Suffolk County Superior Court Francis A Daly of Lynn aged 17 was awarded 35000 from the Lynn and Boston Street Railway for injuries August 5 1904 when he was pushed from a car footboard and run over. Also Illinois Supreme Court strikes down Cody law closing barber shops on Sundays.
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Francis A. Daly
Lynn
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Quincy
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