Christian and Buddhist clashes threaten Maui church unity
In the Randwich Islands intense religious shifts unfold as Protestant missions, Buddhist priests, and Japanese converts contest native church leadership. Christian buildings face seizure as Buddhist schools and kindergartens grow, while missionaries face allegations of land abuses and mercenary motives amid rising sectarian influence. Meanwhile Iowa news covers a Town Park Association meeting with plans for a spring event and local forestry topics.
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Randwich Islands
United States
Main
Walelyin
Speek
Hudtone
Six Day Bicycle Race Opens at Madison Square Garden
New York December 8 The midnight start drew interest to McFarland Mayo California team the Boston six day race champions. Negro rider Woody Hedipath suffered a broken collar bone but urged to continue before being stopped. Eight teams remain tied for first at five o clock. they trail the world record by six laps.
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California
New York
Madison Square Garden
McFarland
Mayo
Boston
Bie
Woody Hedipath
Cramers
Maya
Police Corruption Probe Targets San Francisco Officers
San Francisco officials conduct a site investigation into police corruption. Many officers are expected to be discharged and probably prosecuted for taking tribute from fallen women.
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San Francisco
Premier Balfour Announces Venezuela Ultimatum Demands
In the house of commons Premier Balfour stated that Britain and Germany have sent an ultimatum to Venezuela. If Venezuela fails to respond satisfactorily, the two governments will enforce their claims. The ultimatum was presented at Caracas at 9 PM yesterday.
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England
Venezuela
Germany
London
Dec
House of Commons
Balfour
Ter
Veensuela
Caracas
Bjornson Birthday Celebrations Across Norway
Norwegian poet dramatist and political reformer Bjornson turns 70. Celebrations mark his status as national poet and symbol of Norwegian hopes. Born 1832, his peasant novel Synnove Solbakken sparked Scandinavian literature and his later work elevated national education, religion, and social reform.
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Christiania
Bjornatjern Bjornson
Poel
Bjornson
Its
Synnove Solbakken
Bjjornson
Scandinavia
Tre
Germany
Thomas Brackett Reed dies in Washington obituary in Portland
Distinguished statesman Thomas Brackett Reed died in Washington on December 7 at the Arlington hotel after a long illness from appendicitis and kidney trouble. Funeral set for Portland Me tomorrow. Reed served 22 years in Congress and six as Speaker, resigning in 1896 over Philippines policy. He was born in 1839 and graduated Bowdoin College in 1860. lifelong lawyer and prolific writer and orator.
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Washington
Thomas Hrackett Reed
House of Representatives
Arlington Hotel
Reol
To B. Mc Donald
Philadelpha
F. A. Gardner
Mr. Reed
Portland
Sherrman
New York
Thomas Brackett Reed
Congress
De‘bater
American Republic
Iwink
Dee
Reed
Piarinh
Governor Hill
Ocober
New England
Bowdoin College
Theod
Dstt
Attito Senate
Harris M. Mlaistead
Ndt
Read
Philippines
Bis
Reed Simpnan Thatcher & Carnum
Norwegian writer and playwright gains wide fame
The subject, a Norwegian author known for tragedy and vivid depictions of Norwegian life, is described as vigorous in intellect and body. He began as a writer of folk stories for periodicals, educated in Denmark, and is noted as the son of a country pastor. About 26 works include plays and novels.
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Ing
Denmark
Yanleh
Public Health Association Opens 30th Convention in New Orleans
Scores of eminent physicians and public health officials from the United States Canada and Mexico gathered in New Orleans for the thirtieth annual convention of the American Public Health Association. The gathering was formally opened.
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New Orleans
Der
United States
Canada
Mexico
American Public Health Association
Convention Discusses Broad Public Health Topics
Dr. Henry D. Holton of Vermont presides with Dr. Charles Probst of Columbus as secretary. The convention covers topics from water pollution and waste disposal to infant mortality, disinfection, public health legislation, animal diseases, and sanitary transport of diseased tissue.
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Henry D. Holton
Vermont
Charles Probst
Columbus
Association
United States Army
Grain Market Advance in Freight Rates
The Chicago freight market reports an advance in freight rates authorized by the joint meeting of trunk lines and the Central Freight Association two weeks ago. Flour and grain rates rise 2.5 cents per hundred pounds and provisions by 5 cents. Most other commodities will see the new rates start January 7.
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Chicago
Trunk Lines
Central Fretett Association
Julia Marlowe Reopens at Criterion Theater Tonight
New York reports Julia Marlowe has fully recovered from her illness and will resume her engagement tonight at the Criterion theater. She appears in The Cavalier, based on George W. Cable's Southern tale, after touring several cities earlier in the season.
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Julia Marlowe
New York
Dec
Julian Marlowe
Criterion Theater
Hammely
Pant Kester
George W. Catite
Commissioners in Session Fail to Bring Markle Evidence
Miner on the Stand Testifies that Care Been Increased in Size but Pay Not Raised. Markle Representative Absent. Judge Gray Orders Proceedings. Gallagher Notes that larger cars require no higher wages for filling, a key point in the inquiry into mining wages and labor conditions.
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Markle
Servoton Pa
Deo K
Judee Gray
Gallagher
Markle Company
Gray
Iit
Member of Parliament Dead in London
London reports the death of Harry McCalmont a world famed yachtsman and Boer War major and MP. His career spanned military service yachting and political life.
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London
Harry McCalmont
Fire In Chicago Wholesale District Burns Canal Street
Fire forages through the wholesale district on Canal street in Chicago with no loss expected to exceed $160. Fire authorities report limited damage and no injuries.
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Chicago
Canal Street
Civic Federation Opens Annual Meeting Amid Labor Reform Debate
Prominent manufacturers, labor leaders, educators, and financiers gather in New York for the National Civic Federation’s annual underwater department conference. Mark Hanna opens with praise for American methods, noting wage and labor conditions are better than England, as speakers discuss the anthracite strike, shorter workdays, output, and joint agreements. Mayor Seth Low welcomes delegates. Alfred Moseley touts federation benefits for workers worldwide.
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New York
Railronde
Publielata
Toand of Trade
Tndwateral Department
National Civic Federation
Antons
Grover Cleveland
Charles W. Silot
Harvard University
Manthey
Alfred Mom Jey
Bnellah
Karl Hueny
Hanna
Federation
Bettween Cantral
Labor
Olmenam
Aiden
Seth Low
Bhalf
New York City
Alfred Moweley
America
Moyland
Howe Pelt
England
Opera House Destroyed in Cheyenne Fire
A Cheyenne fire destroyed the Opera House this morning causing total losses estimated at 9100,000. No injuries are reported as local authorities investigate the blaze.
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Cheyenne
Wio
Opi Howke
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