Creed to Be Changed by Presbyterian Assembly
The Presbyterian general assembly adopted the majority report on creed revision and appointed a committee to revise the creed. The next assembly will meet in New York. The debate touched predestination and other articles, with two of three majority recommendations adopted and a compromise for the third. Members sang and embraced after the vote.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian General Assembly
New York
Union Depot Prospects in Washington Iowa
Washington Iowa May 27 Manager Robert Law of Burlington endorses the Union depot project here and citizens cheer future prospects. He plans street paving near the B and N W depot and Milwaukee engineers are retained to complete work into the city. A change to ease a city limit curve is underway with no new Illinois Central developments.
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Washington
Robert Law
Burlington
Law
Milwaukee
Ilinois Central
May Marry Sister-in-Law Question Sent to Assembly
Des Moines Iowa May 27 The United Presbyterian church general assembly considers a report on whether a man may marry his wife's sister. The committee on bills and overtures recommends repealing the section as the overtures have received a majority.
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Des Moines
Iowa
General Assembly of the
United Presbyterian Church
Jolly Court of Honor Entertainment at Woodman Hall
Tonight brings a Court of Honor event at Woodman hall. Organizers urge attendees to be on hand for an evening of local entertainment and community cheer.
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Woodman Hall
Weyerhaeuser Buys Large Idaho White Pine Tract
Weyerhaeuser Company acquires a vast white pine tract in Northern Idaho from Hummad Lumber, with cutting already begun near Lake Pend Oreille. The Sand Point–based syndicate aims to supply northern markets, gaining logistical edges over Puget Sound operators and linking to Missouri and Mississippi valleys via Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and Burlington railways.
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Minneapolis
Hummad Lumber Company
Minnesota and
Wisconsin
Frederick Weyerhaeuser
Idaho
Monesota
Wisconsin Mills
Couer D’alene
Lake Pend Oreielle
Sand Point
Weyerhaeuser Syndicate
Puget Sound
Weyerhaeuser
Missouri
Mississippi
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Burlington
Ex-Gov Tanner Buried in Springfield Funeral
Former Governor John R. Tanner was buried Sunday in Springfield with military honors. The service drew politicians and friends from across the state, in a ceremony described as the largest public funeral there since Lincoln. The cortege reached the cemetery at dusk and a national salute was fired as the casket was lowered.
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Lincoln
Springfield
John R. Tanner
Monument Hill
Aguinaldo May Visit Us
A Manila to Washington note reports Emilio Aguinaldo plans to visit the United States next fall and spend the winter in Washington. The War Department received the information from Manila. He aims to study American institutions and meet statesmen to aid his people later.
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Washington
New York
Aguinaldo
United States
War Department
Manila
General MacArthur
Murder Shocks San Francisco as Boy Is Slain at Home
A 13-year-old high school student Robert Hislop was found killed at his San Francisco home late Saturday night. Police arrested Richard Lutchard a Swedish butcher and former lodger on suspicion of the murder as investigators call the crime mysterious and atrocious in tone.
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San Francisco
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Durrant
Robert Hislop
Richard Lutchard
Supreme Court rules Porto Rico duties illegal under Dingley act
The supreme court decides that territory acquired by the United States cannot be domestic for some purposes and foreign for others. In De Lina vs. Kidwell the court holds Porto Rico duties after the Paris treaty illegal, with three justices dissenting. The ruling designates Porto Rico as a territory under the treaty, affecting Spanish goods and duty-free entry for ten years.
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New York
United States
Dingley
Porto Rico
Justice Brown
Spain
Bryan and Dolliver to Speak at Estherville Woodman Picnic
Estherville May 27 Extensive preparations by judge of M W A and citizens for June 18 Northwestern Picnic association of Modern Woodmen of America event. Senator Dolliver and W J Bryan have agreed to attend and address the crowd. The day includes vaudeville baseball 15 bands from nearby towns and a large regional audience from northwestern Iowa southern Minnesota and eastern South Dakota.
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Estherville
M. W.A
Northwestern Picnic Association of Modern Woodmen of America
Dolliver
W. J. Bryan
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Lipton Sets September Start For American Cup Races
Sir Thomas Lipton agrees by cable to begin the American cup races on September 2. The Royal Yacht Club will send the formal request fixing the new date. The Independence will race in trial events against the Constitution under the New York Yacht Club banner. Lawson plans to charter his yacht.
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New York
Thomas Lipton
Cablegram
Royal Alister Yacht Club
Independence
Boston
New York Yacht Club
Lawson
Theosophists Meet at Fifteenth American Convention
Delegates from the American Theosophists gathered with Colonel H. S. Olcott of India in Chicago at the Athenaeum building for the fifteenth annual convention of the American section of the Theosophical Society.
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Chicago
Theosophists of America
Theosophists of the World
H. S. Olcott
India
Athenaeum
Theosophical Society
Carnegie Gift to Scotch Universities Faces Backlash
London reports intense criticism of Andrew Carnegie’s plan to donate 10 million dollars to Scottish universities. Neighbors oppose attached conditions like higher fees, arguing funds won’t aid poor students for meals and lodging. Carnegie remains silent as the plan is reportedly revised amid public unease.
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London
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Scotland
Duke of Hamilton
Cameron of Lochiel
MacDonald of the Isles
Chicago
Oxford
Cambridge
Boss Croker
Kendrick Case Promises Settlement In Iowa Justice Court
A. S. Kendrick of Floris Iowa will pay his wife 2350 dollars and permit her to apply for divorce on cruelty grounds after a hearing in Bloomfield justice court. He had fled with money after selling property and joining Kansas.
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Bloomfield
A._ S. Kendrick
Floris
Iowa
Kansas
Justice Court
Kendrick
POWESHIEK SENATORIAL DELEGATES NAMED FOR MONTEZUMA
Grinnell Iowa May 27 delegates elected at Brooklyn to attend the senatorial convention to be held at Montezuma July 10 are G W Cowden H S McCulloch C W Clark H L Davies E H Monroe W F Allen J C Goodrich A Brammer H S Barnes C H Schultz Ernest Sanders John Boyle J W Wilson Phil Hershman Geo Ormiston M A Latham Joe Morris Frank Beckley is chairman of the new committee with T J Bray as secretary and treasurer.
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Grinnell
Brooklyn
Montezuma
G. W. Cowden
H. S. McCulloch
C. W. Clark
H. L. Davies
E. H. Monroe
W. F. Allen
J. C. Goodrich
A. Brammer
H. S. Barnes
C. H. Schultz
Ernest Sanders
John Boyle
Armies Leaving Pekin as Chinese Troubles Ease
Pekin May 27 military officials from several powers move to evacuate the city as the end of the Chinese troubles seems near. Agents of the emperor arrive to repair the palace likely for royal occupation afterward.
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Pekin
Thompson enters race for lieutenant governor
Rock Rapids May 7 J K Thompson announced himself as an active Republican candidate for lieutenant governor. The Eleventh district is seen as likely to support Thompson and seek Cummins supporters to help secure the nomination.
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Rock Rapids
J. K. Thompson
Eleventh
Thompson
Cummins
Local residents travel and visit in city
Geo Barnick of Wilton was in the city on business. Mr and Mrs D M Bridges returned to Grandview at noon after visiting relatives and friends in the city. Mr and Mrs Taylor left for Burlington at noon on the M N with recent visits at Mrs Mary McDaniel’s home.
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Geo. Barnick
Wilton
D. M. Bridges
Grandview
Mrs. Taylor
Burlington
Mr. Taylor
Mary McDaniel
Fair Weather Indications From Chicago Weather Report
Chicago dispatch notes indications for Iowa show generally fair weather tonight and Tuesday. The brief forecast mentions fair conditions and mild temperatures across the region.
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Chicago
Iowa
Memorial Sunday Observed in Wapello Churches
In Wapello on Memorial Sunday the Methodist church hosts G A R W R C and S of V members with Rev Blanchard leading invocation Scripture music by Rev Schweitert and a sermon by Rev Patterson praising living heroes. Community events include socials, a church remodeling fund drive, and a planned baseball game highlights include local visitors and a school vacation for Decoration Day.
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J. B. McCray
Market quotes from Chicago Wheat Corn and Oats May 27
The board of trade quotes show May wheat at 73 percent opening and 71 7/8 closing with July at 72 3/4 opening and 73 3/4 closing. May corn at 42 1/4 opening and 42 1/2 closing with July at 43 1/4. May oats at 29 opening and 30 1/4 closing with July at 28 1/4. Car lots received list wheat 52 corn 970 oats 322.
Chicago Live Stock Prices May 27
Cattle receipts 24 000 steady. Beeves 5.60 to 6.00, stockers 3.00 to 4.00, Texans 4.25 to 5.00. Hogs receipts 45 000 down 10 cents. Light 5.50 to 5.77, mixed 5.60 to 5.85, heavy 5.55 to 5.85. Sheep receipts 24 000 weak. Sheep 3.75 to 4.65, lambs 5.00 to 5.70.
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Chicago
Miss Anna Jayne Returns From West Liberty Visit
Jayne arrived on the noon train from West Liberty where she spent Sunday visiting at her brother's home.
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Miss Anna
Jayne
West Liberty
Street Car Crash Claims Five Lives in Albany
Sunday afternoon collision of two electric street cars on the same track in Albany leaves five dead and about forty injured. Rescue efforts endure as doctors and nurses rush to aid, with villagers opening homes to victims after a failed switch and delayed motorman.
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Albany
Battle Looms as British Face Mad Mullah Forces
Aden May 27 reports say the Mad Mullah has allied with the Majortain tribe and now commands thousands of soldiers. The British Somaliland force moves to attack as natives brace for a major battle and expect heavy casualties on both sides. Mad Mullah last sighted May 11 preparing to march on Berbers, Somaliland’s capital.
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Aden
East Africa
Mad Mullah
Haa
Somaliland
Germany Dislikes Us Says American Visitor
Former Senator from Milwaukee describes two years abroad noting German papers show no friendship toward the United States while French papers share a similar view. He says England bonds with the U S due to food and trade ties, and criticizes the German government as autocratic with an aristocratic society.
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Washington
United States
M.chell
Milwaukee
America
Germany
Delaware for Harriman in Republican primary run
Manchester May 27 Republican primaries proceed to nominate county officers and delegates to the county convention. G. W. Dunham faces no opposition for representative renomination. A union caucus in the city drew representatives from all wards and passed strong resolutions for governor. The county is expected to back Harriman at the state convention.
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Manchester
G. W. Dunham
Harriman
Royal Yacht Ophir Arrives in Sydney With Duke and Duchess
The royal yacht Ophir arrived in Sydney this morning bearing the Duke and Duchess of York. A wildly enthusiastic reception greeted the royal couple.
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Sydney
Australia
Ophir
Duke and Duchess of York
South Carolina Senators Resign over feud in Gaffney
Senators B. R. Tillman and John L. McLaurin resign their seats and submit to a November primary after a heated Gaffney debate. Both plan a joint canvass to let the people decide who should hold the seats with Tillman keeping a six year term if he wins.
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Columbia
S. C
United States
B. R. Tillman
John L. McLaurin
Gaffney
McSweeney
Tillman
United States Senate
McLaurin
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Union Depot
United Presbyterians
Weyerhaeuser Company
Tanner
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de Lina
Kidwell
Shiras
White
McKenna
Bryan and
Lipton
Theosophists
Poweshiek
Arthur Springer
Columbus Junction
Wm. Swain
Morning Sun
Ladies Mite Society
Presbyterian Church
John Haile
Lauren
Hal
Longton
Kaw
Lauren Hale
Nebraska Indians
Board of Trade Today
Delaware
South Carolina
Stump. McLaurin
Democratic
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