Methodists Fail To Elect Bishop On Second Ballot
The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church did not elect a bishop on the second ballot in Minneapolis. K G Downer led with 383 votes, W O Shepard 378, and M S Hughes 369. 527 votes needed. Blaine C Stuntz and other top vote recipients also held or sought influential church positions.
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Minneapolis
General Conference of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
K. G. Downer
New York
W. O. Shepard
Chicago
M.S. Hughes
Pasadena
Cal
Hlomer C. Stuntz
Foreign Mission Board
General Conference “Politica
Mr. Downey
Board of Sunday Schools
R. J. Cooke
R. F E. Jones
New Orleans
F. J. McConnell
Greencastle
Ind
DePauw University
Matt Hughes
Edwin H. Hughes
W.O. Shepard
N. Luecock
Kansas City
Andrew Gillies
Lost their charter Baton Rouge party in Louisiana
The Republican party in Louisiana no longer exists as a political organization after April returns show only 4 961 votes, below the 10 percent threshold. Nominees can only run via petition, and the party cannot use state primary provisions.
Broom Captured in North Dakota Murder Case
North Dakota sheriff reports the capture of Ralph E. Broom on a Dec. 28 robbery murder tied to Wade Robinson of Landersville Indiana. Robinson was killed during a store hold up. Broom was seized at New Rockford, Rugby sheriff to receive reward. Brown's accomplice William Allison remains at large.
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Marion
Ind
Ralph E. Broom
Wade
Robinson
Landersville
New Rockford
N. D
Rugby
N D
William Allison
Brown
Wade Robinson
Fierce Melilla Engagement Wounds 65 Soldiers and Leaders Killed
In Melilla on May 16, four Spanish columns fought native forces with bayonet charges and cavalry actions. Three officers and sixty five men were wounded, and El Mizzien, a noted Moor trader, was killed amid the clashes. In Washington Indiana a farm infant died after a cat suffocated it in a crib.
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Melilla
Morocco
el Mizzien
Washington
Ind
Ira Rose
Weather Readings Across the United States
Observations at 8 p m yesterday show varied temperatures from 44 in St Paul to 74 in New Orleans with cloud cover in several cities. The forecast notes warmer conditions and mostly cloudy skies in several regions.
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United States Weather
Socialists Name Debs for President and Seidel for VP
The Socialist national convention in Indianapolis on May 18 named Eugene V. Debs of Indiana for president and Emil Seidel of Wisconsin for vice president. The sentiment for Debs was virtually unanimous with Seidel the clear choice over Charles Edward Russell, and the group declared against violence in labor strikes.
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Eugene V. Debs
Indiana
Emil Seidel
Wisconsin
Indianapolis
Debs
Socialist National Convention
Seidel
Charles Edward Russell
Women Vote Rights Move Divides Party Ranks
The meeting split over granting women the right to vote for party membership with 135 supporting and 86 opposing. A compromise on labor stance favored craft unions while endorsing labor organization and urging eligible youths to join unions. Police withdrew opposition to the red flag parade as delegates marched downtown with small red flags.
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Miss Maley
Organized Labor
William D. Haywood
Bank vault confinement and $5000 gold theft in Grass Valley
A lone bandit trapped three clerks in a Grass Valley bank vault and escaped with $5,000 in gold. The incident marks a bold bank robbery with no immediate arrests announced.
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Grass Valley
Cal
Armour & Co
Chicago
United States
Alexander Meiklejohn
Brown University
Amherst College
George Harris
Orozco
Torreon
Mexico City
Vincenzo Paterno
Trigona
Italy
Rome
Detroit Tigers Strike Over Cobb Suspension
May 18 report from New York details Detroit players backing Ty Cobb after his indefinite suspension for punching a spectator. The team threatens not to play until Cobb is reinstated, risking penalties and possible franchise actions by the league powers.
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New York
Philadelphia
Detroit
Ty Cobb
Han Johnson
Cobb
Tiger
Johnson
Cobh
Cincinnati
Syracuse
Navin
Athletics
Mack
Squatters Rights Award In Lake Michigan Shore Land
Michigan City court rules in favor of Mrs. Drusilla Carr of Miller Lake County granting 157 acres on Lake Michigan shore valued at 235000 for the entire tract. Carr and husband squatters for 36 years built a small house and hunted and fished amid Gary development the land's rise caused dispute with Mrs. Rose Hitt and others and Gary city seeks park use.
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Michigan City
Ind
Drusilla Carr
Miller
Lake County
Rose Hitt
Valparaiso
Gary
Carr
Birmingham to survey ice fields for trans Atlantic lanes
The scount cruiser Birmingham will depart from the Philadelphia navy yard to study ice fields along trans Atlantic navigation routes. It will issue frequent reports on ice packs and bores near steamship lanes to aid shipping interests. Officers will map southern eastern and western limits and log latitude and longitude of all encounters for at least a month.
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Washington
Birmingham
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Navy Department
Birmingam
Copenhagen Royal Ceremony Marks King Frederick’s Coffin
In Copenhagen on May 18 the municipality members boarded the yacht where the royal family gathered around King Frederick's coffin. The queen mother, deeply affected, shook hands and walked with difficulty, supported by King Christian X. The king caressed his father’s Arab horse before the procession and noted the horse would be shot per custom.
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Copenhagen
Frederick
Christian X
Unvarying Kindness of Camp Morton Commander Remembered
Miss Pelle Kinney of Macon Tennessee has been awarded a bronze bust of Richard Owen to be placed in the Indiana State Capitol. The association of former Confederate soldiers will supply the bust and supervise the dedication with S A Alexander editor of the Confederate Veteran and others present.
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Indianapolis
Pelle Marshall Kinney
Macon
Tenn
Richard Qwey
Miss Kinney
S. A. Alexander
General Assembly
Mr. Alexander
Richard Owen
Morton
South
Umbrella Man Defends Against Hoodlum Attack in Linton Riot
An old umbrella vendor was attacked by several hoodlums in Linton Indiana. He fought back with a revolver and fired five times as assailants chased him. Bystanders were struck and William Shepraw was wounded in the arm. Police pursued the suspects to the railroad yards. no arrests were made.
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Linton
Ind
William Shepraw
Tewami F.C
Women seek special police powers for reform work
Indianapolis reports a committee of women from social service groups of the Men and Women Forward movement discussed closing immoral houses and Major Shank will ask Superintendent Hyland to support granting the women special police powers for their reform efforts.
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Indianapolis
Shank
Hyland
Mrs J. J. Harristan New York Society Wins School Act Support
Mrs J. J. Harristan of New York Society takes a prominent part in securing passage of a school act. The notable participation highlights social influence and civic engagement within the city’s philanthropic circles.
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New York Society
Takes
Anthracite Miners Reach Peace Agreement in Questionable Vote
The article discusses coal workers negotiations with a tentative peace pact, hints at a formal vote, and mentions leaders and parties weighing a settlement. It notes a hoped majority support, potential terms, and the broader impact on mining communities during the transition.
National League Scores and Lineups From Major Matches
Baseball standings and lineups from the National League and American League games across major cities. Key players named include Yingling, Erwin, Geyer, Wingo, Harmon, Murphy, and others across St Louis Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia Washington Boston New York Cleveland and more with scores and team results noted.
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National League
St.Louis
Rale
Brooklyn
St. Louie
Yingling
Erwin
Geyer
Wingo
Dale
Woodburn
Harmon
Murphy
Cincinnati
RELE
Boston
Dickins
Kling
Gaspar
McLean
Chicago
RAE Philadelphia
Alexander, Beaton
Doolin
Brown
McIntyre
Richie
Cole
Archer
American League
Washington
R.ele
St. Louis
Kritchell
Stephens
Johnson and
Alnsmith
R.hle
Walsh and
Kuhn
Pape
Carri
Tax Board Reports Sharp Increase in Property Valuation
Indianapolis May 18 The state board of tax commissioners completed its preliminary valuation of corporate property. The total assessable valuation reached 260,318,961 dollars, a net increase of 4,622,417 dollars from last year’s appraisals.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Farmers Discouraged by Rainbound Corn Plowdown
Word from nearly all sections of Indiana shows farmers discouraged as heavy rains hinder corn planting after wheat crop failure. Little corn has been planted due to persistent showers across the state.
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Indianapolis
Unsigned political dispute highlights factional tensions
Disjointed text hints at a Washington scene involving political figures and a dispute between factions. Mentions a jester and senate, questions of ownership, and a nomination process. The garbled lines reference potential caretaker roles and a petition stalling a curative action.
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Washington
Parths
Senate Daakreams
Cvaan
Geetithans
Widl
Police Court records and a Joliet woman’s recovery testimonial
Mack arrested by Patrolman Waterhouse for defrauding Victor Herb. released on bond pending trial. A Joliet, IL woman praises Dr. Nings New discovery for typhoid pneumonia, crediting it with ending severe coughs. Advertises throat and lung medicine at 50 cents to 1 dollar with trial bottle free.
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Mack
Waterhouse
Victor Herb
Joliet
Kknoefel Drugo
Cadets to greet Governor Marshall at Purdue Cadet event
Lafayette Ind May 18 Governor Thomas R Marshall arrives Memorial Day for Purdue cadets welcome ceremony in his honor at the city celebration.
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Lafayette
Ind
Thomas R. Marshall
Purdue
Floyd Allen Convicted in Hillsville Murders
Floyd Allen convicted in Carroll county court house murders. He will be executed in the electric chair in Richmond. May 18 Wytheville Virginia reports the verdict and upcoming punishment for the Hillsville mountain gang leader.
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Floyd Allen
Wytheville
Hillsville Mountaineers
Carroll County
Richmond
Tragic Indiana Events Reported From Belimore and Valparaiso
In Belimore on May 18 Walter Lamb aged eighteen shot himself amid personal crisis leaving a note for his parents and no stated reason. In Clinton a playmate set fire to a five year old boy George Jones causing fatal injuries. In Valparaiso a Pennsylvania mail train struck and instantly killed section laborer Chris Kopeff as his body was thrown seventy feet.
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Belimore
Ind
Mays
Walter Lamb
Bay
Clinton
Geoorge Jones
Mordecai Jones
Valparaiso
Chris Kopeff
Wheeler
Notice to Subscribers of Albany Tribune Printing Issue
Readers not receiving the Albany Tribune paper promptly are asked to notify the Tribune Company. Contact Cumberland 391 or Home 225.
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New Albany Tribune
Tribune Company
Cumberland
Local notices and obituaries fill city pages with varied events
Gustave Weinmann admitted to practice in Powell court. Memorial meetings, church activities, and charity drives noted. Conrad Miller dies at home near Lanesville aged seventy. accident damages and legal actions reported. Captain Thomas Hunton visiting. local operation pending. Ancient society gatherings, school events, and church anniversaries listed. Malaria remedies praised by a local pharmacist.
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Charis Faiber
Ismitor
Cnele
Conrad Miller
Lanesville
Personal Mention Ma Hernan Waiser Returns From Derver Visit
Mrs. de Cfat of East Oak Street has also returned from a visit with her companion.
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Hernan Waiser
Derver
de Cfat
East Oak Street
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Washoton
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Whiteitt
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Peeler Street
Bonnie
Demonte
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Fea
Tyisharhe
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E. Market St
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J. H. Conner Drug Co
C. B. Crecelius Drug Co
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