25 May 1906
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Newspaper
Norfolk Weekly News Journal
Location
Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
1
In Des Moines Iowa today May 24 the long effort to unite the Presbyterian and Cumberland churches reached fulfillment at the Des Moines Assembly. The union of the two denominations was consummated in the meeting, uniting their churches and congregations.
In Des Moines the general assembly adopts a compromise on the proposed Presbyterian book of forms. All language implying authority is removed from the book and its title pages. The book will be published for voluntary use only and no assembly recommendations are made. The resolution, reached after talks among Dr. Van Dyke Dr. Moffatt and Dr. McCauley and supported unanimously, rescinds prior authorized steps.
Senator Burton meets with Senator Burrows to learn the Privileges and Elections Committee’s procedure over Hale’s resolution. He says he does not plan to resign. The Supreme Court stay grants sixty days to seek a rehearing, leaving his status as before the decision.
The Cumberland Presbyterian general assembly near Decatur May 24 nears adjournment while awaiting the action of the Presbyterian assembly on union. A delegation will visit Des Moines to bear greetings. Anti unionists plan to form a separate set of church boards and may sue the existing boards.
Prominent coal operator says prospects for an early settlement of the Illinois strike look favorable. In other news Rev. Dr. Samuel A. Eliet is re elected president of the Unitarian Association and Rev. Charles E. St John of Brookline is elected secretary. Frank Gotch defeats Tom Jenkins for the American catch wrestling title in Kansas City. Fireman Elmer James dies and Engineer B L Bickle is injured in a Kanawha and West Virginia railroad wreck. Deputy Marshal James Bourland and Fred Hudson are wounded in a pistol duel at Anadarko. Rev. Frank W. Hoover found drowned in a pond near Sherrard. L A Belmont and H B Winslow arrested in Philadelphia for alleged large scale trading stamp fraud.
Washington announces the resignation of Horace A. Taylor the assistant secretary of the treasury will take effect June 30. J H Edwards will become secretary to Shaw and Arthur Stat ter will replace Edwards as Shaw’s secretary. Stat ter, Iowa born, has ten years as a newspaper man in Sioux and Walla Walla and worked for Senator Ankeny since 1903.
Fire swept the Henry J. Kremeter saloon in Monowl Nebraska yesterday destroying the building and stock. The origin of the blaze is unknown and damage is estimated at 1500 to 2000 dollars.
Lincoln May 24 Postmaster Mc Cartney of Nebraska City asks Land Commissioner Eaton to investigate the death of his brother W S McCartney who was killed at the Lincoln asylum in fall 1904. The incident remained secret for almost two months.
Lincoln May 24 The state saved 1500 on printing supreme court reports. Omaha Printing won the contract at 4 cents a page while the lowest prior bid of 87 cents by the State Journal of Lincoln was rejected.
Congress man John S. Lacey was renominated by acclamation for a tenth term by the Republican convention of the Sixth Iowa district in Oskaloosa. The convention also endorsed L. M. Shaw for the presidency in 1908.
Mrs. James Gilmore vanished from her Strauseville area home and her body was found hanging in a cave close to the residence. Police reported no immediate signs of foul play and the death is being investigated as a suicide. The discovery occurred near her home in rural Richardson County.
Cedar Rapids May 24 Congressman Robert G. Douglas was renominated by acclamation at the Fifth Iowa Republican convention.
In Huntington Indiana a disturbed operator at the Andrews Wabash station hijacked the key and caused a half hour of tangled train orders. Everett Kellam, a shop worker, suffered sunstroke but warned no wrecks occurred as traffic was halted. Henry Beauchamp was away at the time. The incident unsettled station staff along the line.
A May 44 storm in Hammond leads to three deaths and one injury from lightning. The victims are John Michow of West Hammond, Lewis Steinbach of Hammond, and Mrs Ludke of Whiting. Roy Litter is paralyzed. Farmers report heavy crop damage from the rain.
Russian soldiers of the Obaya regiment refuse to take ball cartridges as they are to be sent into the countryside to quell anticipated agrarian troubles near Kursk.
War in eastern Ohio coal fields at the Plum Run mine opened as 125 non union miners marched toward the pits and were met by a fusillade from the bushes. Bullets whirred among trees and struck at least one worker as strike breakers dived for cover.
The Interstate Commerce Commission opens hearings in Cleveland amid claims that Standard Oil receives copies of telegrams from competitors. Independent sources allege Buckeye Pipe Line employees telegraphed messages to Standard Oil at 26 Broadway, including business and secret political information.
Havana May 24 The senate committee on foreign relations reported the Great Britain Cuba treaty signed twelve months ago recommending ratification with amendments. It is expected the changes will displeasure Britain and it is doubtful if the British government will accept the treaty as amended.
Verdict of death by own action returned in New York on May 24 for Charles L. Spier who died from a pistol wound at his St George home on May 7. Police earlier suspected a burglar but ruled the death a self inflicted act amid unconfirmed reports of Wall Street losses and custodial securities for Mr. Rogers.
The preliminary hearing for the Dennis family linked to the death of George Morrison is set for May 31. The father mother and two sons appeared before County Judge Humphreys and were placed under $5,000 bond.
Springfield May 24 The special grand jury that investigated the April 14 mob that hanged and burned three Negroes issued its final report. It found no assault on Mrs Mina Edwards occurred and that Duncan and Coker could not have been at the scene. It criticized the sheriff and police department for negligence. Indictments total about twenty five with four for first degree murder.
Leonard Roberts was shot and fatally wounded by Tom Filmore after Roberts refused a cigarette and lit a foul smelling domestic. Filmore, a local acquaintance, was jailed. the incident follows a pattern of crimes in Buxton.
In Sioux City on May 24 President Lian praised the proposed league shake up pushed by Manager Rourke of Omaha and Holmes of Lincoln. Duncan said he will attend any meeting to remove Cantillon or O Neill if at fault, urging swift action and strong unity. Meantime Fort Dodge reports a mining accident. Dunning, a gypsum company worker, was crushed beneath a descending cage in Mineral City mine, suffering fatal injuries.
Testimony at a United States court trial names George N. Crosby and associates in a conspiracy case alleging large rebates on freight rates. Witnesses from Kansas City say firms received up to 49 percent rebates after bills were paid, with payments routed from New York via an intermediary.
A Lafayette Indiana interurban wreck near town killed motorist Charles Roudebush and injured eighty veterans at the state Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Rev. Peter H Owens of Medaryville survived and most others are expected to recover. Officials cite disobedience of orders about a switch as the cause.
Four year old Catherine Clutter was shot and killed in Homestead by her six year old brother using an old revolver found at home. The gun was not believed to be loaded. Local authorities reported the accident.
May 24 report says United States Coal Company brought more strike breakers to Plum Run mine to operate as a nonunion plant. Workers' organizers win them over. mine not to restart this week due to insufficient hires. Fewer unemployed workers than Monday observed.
The debate centers on rapid annual naval pension provisions and anti-pass amendments. Senator Tate chairs the naval program committee while Hale and others weigh larger increases and the economy in pensions. Capron notes 72 percent of beneficiaries die within a year, urging cautious reform as Perkins and Hale clash over lawyers in commissions.
Weather bulletin from the Chileno station of the United States Weather Bureau reports a twenty four hour forecast ending May 24. Showers and thunderheads expected tonight with possible gusty winds. Data appears garbled but indicates unsettled conditions across the region including Nevranka and Pedi ity.
Philadelphia May 24 Inter conduct commission hearings reveal rail leaders and executives such as John B Green Samuel Mew and William A Watton implicated in stock holdings in coal companies. Patton testified he acquired 307000 of coal stock at no cost to himself and notes secured losses. Green says directors will probe official coal company ties amid rival stock ownership disclosures.
Washington May 24 the senate devoted its entire session to the immigration bill which was passed just before adjournment The measure includes amendments to tighten entry rules and provide information to newcomers with a higher head tax of 2 dollars in 95 and stricter regulations The senate adjourned at 6 20 p m
The denatured alcohol bill was ordered reported favorably by the senate finance committee. Amendments aimed to protect internal revenues were adopted. The act would take effect January 1, 1907, with no limit on still size or capacity for manufacture.
Barney Oldfield broke the American automobile record for fifty miles in Lexington Kentucky, clocking 1 hour 13 minutes 24 seconds.
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