Indiana Man Elected President of DePauw University
Baltimore May 27 Rev Edwin H Hughes of DePauw University Greencastle Ind won on the eighteenth ballot as the eighth bishop in the 1908 Methodist Episcopal conference. Other bishops elected include Anderson Neulgen Quayle Smith Lewis and Bristol with votes ranging from 498 to 619. Hughes will be consecrated Sunday and the conference will set to appoint officers and missionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Dr. Anderson
New York
Board of Education
Freedman’s Aid and Sunday Schools
J. L. Neulgen
Nast Theological Seminary
Berea
W. A. Quayle
St. James Church
Chicago
Charles W. Smith
Pittsburg Christian Advocate
Wilson
Lewis
Morningside College
Sioux City
Edwin H. Hughes
Mexico
General Conference
May corn soars as Patten crowd seen buying
In Chicago May corn prices jumped 5% cents from the day’s low, closing 4% cents above Monday after heavy trading. Patten appeared on the board but denied knowledge of a corner, while brokers warn the squeeze could threaten larger shorts holding out for lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James A. Patten
Patten
Board of Trade
Buffalo
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Withdraws Annulment Suit
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw withdrew her annulment suit against Harry K. Thaw with court approval. Referen Deyo ordered the motion to withdraw and the case was closed without costs. Thaw’s counsel said she acted under duress from Thaw’s relatives and loyalty to her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry K. Thaw
Referen Deyo
Daniel O'Reilly
Harmony Breaks as Presbyterians Deliberate Administrative Reorganization
Kansas City May 27. Discord appeared in the Presbyterian Church general assembly during a heated discussion over the committee on administrative agencies. John E Moffatt urged return to his own judgment while Dr Rice V Hunter urged limiting power to the 21 member committee. An attempt to discharge and reconstitute the committee failed as the assembly delayed past adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
General Assembly
J. E. Moffatt
Washington, Pa
Assembly
Rice V. Hunter
Buffalo
James
William D. Merrill
Chicago
Friends
Merrill
Moffatt
William H. Roberts
Philadelphia
Convict Guards Shot in West Baton Rouge Escape Try
In Louisiana on May 27 two convicts Charles Davis and Will Lewis opened fire during an escape attempt at the state convict camp in West Baton Rouge parish. W. H. Boatner of Centerville Massachusetts was killed. guards Davie Comeaux and J. V. Leray were wounded. Davis and Lewis were shot and recaptured.
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Baton Rouge
West Baton Rouge Parish
Charles Davis
Will Lewis
W. H. Boatner
Centerville
Mass
Davie Comeaux
J. V. Leray
Hearst Wins His Fight to Open Ballot Boxes
New York May 27. The supreme court ordered the opening of ballot boxes containing mayoral votes from two years ago. The ruling supports William R Hearst in his bid to access the election records.
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Hearst
New York
William 3. Hearst
Supreme Court
Cleveland street railway strike continues amid unrest
A broad report notes the Cleveland street railway strike remains in progress with labor protests and service disruption affecting daily transit in the city. Officials and workers face ongoing negotiations as pressure mounts for a settlement.
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Cleveland Street Railway
North Carolina
Conferees Reach Tentative Currency Bill Agreement
Washington May 27 Conferees from the senate and house on currency bills reach a tentative accord shaping a compromise plan. Key points include a 10 percent reserve requirement, bond valuations up to 90 percent for state and municipal bonds and 70 percent for other bonds, 40 percent of capital for emergency currency based on commercial paper, a 10 percent redemption fund, and a maximum emergency currency of 500 million. If reported, the measure could pass quickly after a short debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Vreeland
National Clearing House
Aldrich
Cannon
Military Academy
Missing Banker's Body Found in Creek Near Salbury
Salbury Pennsylvania reports a missing banker found dead in a creek outside town. Authorities say the discovery follows an urgent search after a note or clue tied to the banker’s disappearance. Further investigation to determine cause and identity is underway.
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Salbury
Standings Show Tight NL Ranks With Mixed Results
National League leaders Chicago and Pittsburg share top form while Philadelphia Cincinnati and New York hover with even records. Additional results from Chicago St Louis Cincinnati and Boston games shape the pennant chase amid scattered wins and losses across the circuit.
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National League
Chicago
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
New York
Boston
Brooklyn
St. Louis
R.H.E. Chicago
Ruelbach, Moran
Crandall
Needham
R.H.E. St. Louis
Fromme
Hostetter
Sparks
Jacklitsch
R.H.E. Cincinnati
Weimer
McLean
Rucker, Ritter
R.1.e. Pittsburg
Willis
Gibson
Dorner
Lindaman
Graham
Cleveland
Detroit
Eles
Perea
Naheegr
Washington
R.H.E. Washington
Smith, Street
Rhoades, Joss
Prominent Attorney Shot in Mineral Wells Fatal Duel
W. E. McConnell a leading Texas attorney and former legislator was shot and killed by T. J. Pearson at Pearson home in Mineral Wells. The shooting followed alleged statements to Mrs. Pearson and a family dispute as they gathered to settle property matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral Wells
Tex
W. E. McConnell
T. J. Pearson
Orivo Laxative Syrup Promoted for Women and Children
Orivo Laxative Fruit Syrup is best for women and children with mild action and pleasant taste. It is pitched as preferable to violent purgatives and a booklet sample is available at C. D. Knoefel's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orivo
C. D. Knoefel
Alleged Confession in North Judson Jewelers Killing
In North Judson Indiana Albert Roubik in custody for the killing of Chicago jeweler Emil Krasnicka is said to have confessed to a cellmate that jealousy prompted the crime. Krasnicka was shot at his North Judson country home after Roubik, once a farm hand, was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Judson
Ind
Albert Roubik
Emil V. Krasnicka
Chicago
Horner
Roubik
Krasnicka
New Discovery Cited As Life Saving Cough Remedy
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pennsylvania praises Dr Kings New Discovery saying it loosened a cough and cured lung disease after doctors declared it hopeless. The testimonial touts the medicine as a reliable remedy for coughs and colds.
Debs Home Again He Expects Large Vote In Socialist Bid
Eugene V Debs returns to Terre Haute after editing the Appeal to Reason in Girard Kansas as he prepares to campaign for president The Socialist candidate says he was compelled to accept the nomination despite plans to retire and believes his party now stands where abolitionists did in 1858 with a strong vote expected this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Eugene V. Debs
Girard
Kan
Appeal To
Debs
Socialist Party
Socialist
Republican Party
Masonic Grand Lodge Meeting Reports Indiana Growth and Rules
Walter O. Bragg reports 60 111 Indiana Masons in 534 lodges across the state. Lodge rooms may not host paid public entertainments and Sunday processions are banned except funerals. A left hand amputation disqualifies from degrees. Martin H. Rice notes 16 245.14 in receipts and 32 223.41 cash on hand. New officers elected include Charles N. Mikels and Calvin W. Prather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Grand Lodge
The
Masons of
Indiana
Walter O. Bragg
Greenfield
Martin H. Rice
Rotary
Charles N. Mikels
Newcastle
William H. Marker
Tipton
William Rigley
Corydon
William H. Swints
South Bend
Calvin W. Prather
Death of Five-Year-Old Boy in Harrow Accident
In Petersburg Indiana on May 27 five year old Greater Thomas, son of Otis Thomas, was killed when a harrow weighed down on him as a hired man and horses reared. The horse was injured and may be killed. The death was instantaneous from a broken neck after the horse pinned the boy for nearly an hour before workers freed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Ind
Greater Thomas
Otis Thomas
Lightning Claim Lives At Covington Farm
In Covington Indiana May 87 lightning struck the McMahan farm north of town killing Jesse Hedley twenty three and seriously injuring George Osborn John Osborn and James Mc Mahan. Hedley was opening a barn door when the bolt hit killing him and three horses. The other men revived though George Osborn died later.
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Covington
Ind
Jesse Hedley
George Osborn
John Osborn
James McMahan
McMahan
Redley
Tramp Killed by Family Horse in Landis Barn
Amos Wright, a tramp, sought lodging in the barn of J. J. Landis at 1008 Harrison street Fort Wayne Indiana. He was killed by the family horse during the night the horse broke every rib in his body except two.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Amos Wright
J. J. Landis
Harrison Street
Unclear fragment from May period
Fragmentary OCR text shows a garbled line with names or words like Olethee and Léntoo Tad, dated May 37, rendering no discernible event, person, or location facts for a proper summary.
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Olethee
Léntoo
Tad
Gre
Welcome for Admiral Evans Jackies in San Francisco
The fleet led by Admiral Evans marched through rebuilt San Francisco to a huge civic welcome. Sailors from the Connecticut and Colorado received ovations as crowds celebrated the sailors at the Pacific port. Enthusiasm peaked as the flagship Connecticut paraded its tackle amid the cheers of hundreds of thousands.
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Admiral Evans
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Hampton Roads
California
Golden Gate
Connecticut
Heaven as a Place of Relief and Love in Phelps Quote
A quoted excerpt from Elizabeth Stuart Phelps in Harper's Bazar presents diverse yearning for relief from pain and fear. Respondents speak of safety for loved ones on trains, relief from coughs, and dignity for a mulatto girl, all framing heaven as amplified ordinary happiness with conscience, purpose, and companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
Harper's Bazar
Disturbing the Congregation Coughing Incident
A parish report notes a person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by continually coughing is asked to buy a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar O.D Knoefel.
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Foley's
O.D Knoefel
Sweating Counterfeit Coins and Its Detection
The article explains sweating as a counterfeiting method using a rubber mold a cyanide bath and electricity to remove gold from coins. It notes bankers weigh coins to detect shortages and cites H L Adam’s The Story of Crime saying sweating is now unprofitable and largely abandoned.
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Esya H. L. Adam
London
Spoiled Musicians and a Ruled Path to Art
Rubinstein criticized musicians for marriage leaving them spoiled for art life. He lamented a Russlan pupil's marriage before his death and asked what they studied for. The London Musical World notes such talk may explain why there are few great lady composers.
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Rubinstein
London
Prominent Architect Endorses Elestrio Bistece
In San Francisco at the Delbert Building, Mr Norman B Coalter affirms his strong endorsement of Elestrio Bistece materials. He stresses reliability and broad suitability for diverse projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman B. Coalter
Delbert
San Francisc
Elestrio Bistece
Relic hunt expands at Gunness site in La Porte
Harold Chapman testifies that Belle Gunness directed digging at a rear yard area. Sheriff Smutzer leads excavations after Chapman recounts being forced to bend a wire fence around a spot Mrs Gunness claimed to have buried her favorite horse.
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Laporte
Ind
Harold Chapman
Belle Gunness
Sheriff Smutzer
Chapman
Hitting the Pipe
A man returns home to a flooded house after a burst water pipe. He scolds his wife for not shutting off the supply. He hammers the cellar pipe, then learns the gas line has been shut by mistake as the light goes out.
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Jones
Drowned In Underground Stream Near Hero Mine
George P. Andres was drowned in an underground stream at the Hero Mining Co mine when a scow capsized. Ground foreman Roach and Wycoff were aboard and were rescued. Authorities described the accident as due to a capsized craft with state representatives aboard.
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Joplin
George P. Andrews
Hero Mining Company
Roach End Bycrus Wycoff
Hero
Roach
Wycoff
Whitlow Denies Murder in Kansas Trial
Iola Kansas May 27 Samuel Whitlow testifying in his own defense in the murder trial of May Sapp denied killing her and said she cut her own throat after he told her their relationship must end. Whitlow, a former school teacher, taught Miss Sapp who he says was one of his pupils. He has a wife and three children.
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Iola
Kan
Samuel Whitlow
Mies May Sapp
Whitlow
Miss Sapp
Market quotations from Indianapolis and other grain markets
Indianapolis Grain and Livestock quotes show Wheat No. 2 at 95c 97c, Corn No. 2 at 71c, oats mixed at 5 to 6c, hay and Timothy prices listed. Cattle and hogs ranged with cattle near 98.56 to 138, hogs 4.00 to 5.60, sheep 1.00 to 4.50, lambs 4.50 to 5.50. Receipts noted 6,500 hogs, 1,250 cattle, 100 sheep. Additional prices from Cincinnati Chicago and New York livestock markets included varied wheat oats and live-stock quotes and Toledo wheat futures July 92% c, Sept. 90% c.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Stockers Ag
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Costa Rica
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McFarland
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Sudhoff
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