Fifty Attend Fifteenth Christian Endeavor Convention in Washington
Reports state fully sixty persons are expected to attend the fifteenth Christian Endeavor convention in Washington in July. Other items note Ex-Queen Minas of Servia visiting America to locate King Alexander, a captured British warship Pelican near Nassac, and various local incidents including a marriage in St Thomas Church and labor and economic notes across Canada and the U.S.
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Christian Endeavor
Washington City
Servia
America
Alexander
Senate actions and assorted national notices summarized
Senate business includes amendments, an anti corruption measure, and budget items with votes recorded. Reports mention tariffs, land and water policy, and a proposed trip to the exposition. A wave of local and national incidents follows, including a city embezzlement case in Omaha, a factory fire in Lafayette, a bicycle tragedy in Philadelphia, and a Japanese-Korean conflict update.
Greece Olympians win all events amid Athens games thrill
The opening day of the Olympian games in Athens saw American contestants win first in every event entered. Also reported are a boiler explosion at Orr linseed oil mill in Piqua causing $75,000 damage, and various other incidents including a Cuban victory at Pinar del Rio and a consul warning of plague in Hong Kong.
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St Piqua
Balloyverous Beorn
Booth-Tucker
Athens
Greece
Pinar del Rio
Constantinople
Armenia
Frank A Grannell
Smithfield
United States
Hong Kong
State Department
Jogs Barresty
Elmira Reformatory
Republic of France
Studoli
Severe wind storm crosses western Texas and surrounding regions
A wide area in Texas and adjacent territories experienced a severe wind storm with southwest origins, at times nearing tornado strength. Reports recount property damage including barns and outbuildings in the Kickapoo valley and nearby farms amid a series of incidents across the region.
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Texas
State Board of Health lists approved licentiates and officers
The Mississippi State Board of Health announces examination results for licentiate practice with DD W. Sherrid cited among top papers. It lists successful applicants including W. A. Carnes, J. F. Taytee, and many others, plus new appointments to county health officer posts.
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W. A. Carnes
Salis
J. F. Taytee
Reenetiiie
BE. PF. Brown
Natches
Rush
Maron
George Me Lack
Resana Springs
Roel Sylverstein
James Crisler
Flora
J. W. Mane
Macon
Cole
Moscow
K Thompson
Moss Point
Theodore Borram
Corinth
W. B. Dickens
Batesville
EL M. Cowart
Hooker
Heo A. A. Kincansen
Ealucation
Greenville District Conference Proceedings and Distinct Reports
Reports from Greenville District Conference charges including Greenville Arcola Hollominie Shaws Cleve lamh Shelby show good church condition. Dr I T Gaines preached a notable sermon The Two Ways and Rev J W Hoanan spoke at 11 oclock My Grace Shall Be Sufficient for Thee. Delegates J A Steel and G F Magneni were chosen for next conference.
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Millsaps College
W_ ML McTatesh
Grenada
3. A. Steel
EH. Moore
Pease
J_ DT
Pormer
G. F. Magneni
Greenville
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Belen
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Frise’s
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Gussison
Commodity market review shows weak demand and price shifts
New York April 1 R J Dan Co reports weekly review of business and market trends. Demand remains below expectations with dull stocks and heavy railroad traffic. Wheat and iron show small gains while other commodities fall. Prices for leather and wool soften as manufacturers cut output and mills reduce activity across dress goods and menswear.
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R. J. Dan & Co
United States
Canada
Chicago
Winter grain and livestock health report by Agriculture Dept
April 1 report shows state by state conditions for winter wheat and livestock health. High losses in cattle and sheep noted in several states while overall conditions improve from last year. Hessian fly seen in few Atlantic slope counties. Mortality rates: horses 2 percent, cattle 11 percent, sheep 45 percent, swine 12.7 percent.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
Mississippi
Nebraska
Kansas
Atlantic
Mississippi River
Missouri
Death of John A. Cockerill Died in Egypt
Col John A. Cockerill, famed newspaper correspondent, died of apoplexy in Cairo at 6:10 PM. The veteran reporter, connected with major New York papers, passed away during service abroad.
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Arbor Day Observed in Philadelphia with Elm Tree Planting
Gov Hastings led Arbor Day events at the University of Pennsylvania planting a shoot from the old elm tied to William Penn's treaty with the Indians. Drexel Institute hosted addresses and a reception for the governor amid inclement weather.
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Drexel Institute
engagements with rebels near Mariel and Majans
Reports indicate a string of engagements between rebels under Maceo and Spanish troops imminent. About twenty five thousand troops are stationed along the coast between Mariel and Majans, kept under arms around the clock.
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Mariel
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Day
Between Two Fires in Cuba as Weyler Imprisons Planters
A Havana letter reports Major General Weyler ordering the imprisonment of four sugar plantation owners, including the rich Remedios farmer Larrando, for grinding despite Gomez’s prohibition. Weyler threatens armed guards on estates and threatens private armies, labeling planters as enemies of Spain. A New York Cuban planter says they are “between two fires,” grinding invites rebels’ burnings while refusing to grind ruins them.
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Conference on colonizing colored people in Arizona
A conference of colored people from Virginia North Carolina and southern states met Wasmivetos yesterday to discuss founding a colony for African Americans on Arizona lands. Speakers described southern oppression and hardships and urged relocation to Arizona citing abundant minerals land and water and vast possibilities.
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Virginia
North Carolina
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Minister Terrell Enjoys Break From Jubilee Duties
United States minister to Turkey A W Terrell has left Washington to visit his mother in Lynchburg Virginia. He notes American interests in Turkey and the danger to missionaries once inland with school and college properties valued in the millions of dollars. He says watching over countrymen abroad during peril is less fascinating than expected and he is glad for a respite.
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Wasuixetox
A W. Terrell
United States
Turkey
Washington
Lynchberg
Jealous fiancé fatally shoots 17 year old bride-to-be
In St Louis on April 11 George W Troutman killed his 17 year old fiancée Blanche Simpson at her home 1906A Lee Avenue after she spoke of running away with another man. He claimed jealousy and confessed the act, saying she prepared a wedding dress for June 16.
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Murderers at Meeks family sentenced to hang
Cannottos Ma April 11 reports Bill and George Taylor, condemned for the Meeks family murders, to be hanged April 30. Lee Cunningham also jailed for murder. a jail break attempt tonight failed as Cunningham was captured sliding from the roof with Bill Taylor. Night watchman foiled escape. George Taylor remained at large with a pursing posse.
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Meeks
Lee Cunningham
George
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Cunningham
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Norborne
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Leon Test
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Collision near Seattle injures vessels at harbor
The steamer Transit collided with the coast defense vessel Monterey in Seattle harbor. The Transit suffered a shattered bow while the Monterey. buckled armor plates and water filled compartments. Monterey to be taken to Port Orchard dry dock for repairs. damage estimated around five hundred dollars.
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Wash
Puget Sound and
o/s
Coast Defense
Monterey
Pew Government
Port Orchard
Fen
Mob hangs jailed Black man in Sear, Alabama
In Sear Alabama a mob of masked men escaped the jail, seized Reddick Adams, hanged him near trees, then killed R T Ken fro last November. They shot him, robbed his person, burglarized his store, and set fire to his dwelling after a mistrial ended last week.
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Only by Force Will Cuba Be Pacified Says Gen Weryler
A Havana dispatch reports Capt Gen Weryler stating Spain will not consider reforms until Cuba is pacified by armed force. It also confirms rebel leader Gomez is alive, despite prior death reports.
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Weryler
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Spain
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Surrender at Appomattox celebration in Washington
The G. A. R district organized an event in Washington on April 11 to mark the surrender at Appomattox. The program welcomed members of both houses of Congress, army and navy officers, and included speeches, music and song to enliven the entertainment.
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Appomattoxn
Congress
Army
Self-Confessed Murderer Arraigned in Court
The self confessed murderer of the Stones was arraigned in Meade court and entered a not guilty plea. Police officer Me Guillet swore the reading of the paper, while Smith appeared with apparent indifference.
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Me Guillet
Smith
Tug Peter Dalton Destroyed As Dynamite Scare Spreads
The tug Peter Dalton of the Independent Towing Co ran aground two miles off Roger's Park and burned. The crew were rescued by the Welcome, a nearby vessel of the same company, while dynamite aboard prompted anxiety and sparked concern during the incident.
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Ec Con
Roger's Park
Welcome
Farmece
Spanish Arrogance and U S War Fears in Spain Tour
Mr and Mrs Bart Chatfield Chatfield Taylor, passengers aboard the A Line steamship New York, report Spanish leaders as informed yet wary of war with the United States. They say Spaniards misunderstand American aims, blame Wall Street for policy, and fear consequences of a Cuban conflict escalation.
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Sued for Libel Over Seed Contract Allegations in Chicago
The Northbrae Brassian-taa sin Co of Chicago accuses Secretary Morton of collusion and false statements in a vegetable seeds contract with the Department of Agriculture. They bid 854000 but lowered by 10000 for seed packet visibility. contract awarded to Landreth & Son of Philadelphia at 7000. Charges filed Tuesday. Morton cites openness and invites full inquiry if needed. The firm says no complaint about the winner, seeks congressional investigation if required.
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Editor Mortally Wounded in Clash Between Rival Papers
In Wettisetox Kas on April 11 editor Charles Branscomb of the South Haven New Era was killed in a confrontation between A A Richards editor of the Wellington Daily Mail and Robert Simmons editor of the Caldwell News. No arrests. the rivals had a long running bitter feud. Both sides drew revolvers and fired. Branscomb was struck by a bullet amid the exchange.
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Alec
Wettisetox
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Charles Branscomb
South Haven
Couple Hoefs Found Dead in Bed Arsenic Suspected
John Hoefs and his wife Mathilda were found dead in their bed by their nine year old daughter Bertha. A mortem exam indicated arsenic poisoning as the cause with no apparent reason for suicide or any clear explanation from relatives or neighbors.
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John
Mathilda Hoefs
Bertha
Morten
Hoefs
Proclamation Denies Mediatics Statement From Washin
A denial from Washin disputes a patchy message said to be sent by rotary Olney to the United States chair at Madrid. The statement asserts that no such words can be applied to the matter.
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Rotary Olney
United States
Ister
Madrid
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