Methodist Conference Votes for Equal Lay Representation
The 29th general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened with Bishop Merrill presiding. A unanimous vote settled the long standing question of lay delegates, granting equal lay representation to all conferences, celebrated with cheers as Dr. David S. Blouroe of Pennsylvania was named secretary.
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Methodist Episcoe Church
Howman
Merrill
David S. Blouroe
Pennsyvania
Right in Line for Bryan Delegates to National Convention
Concord N H May 2 The democratic state convention today chose four delegates and an alternate to the national convention. They were instructed to vote for Bryan. Resolutions were adopted endorsing the Chicago platform.
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Quotm
Hampatiire
Adda Mons ‘Oncord
N. H
Bryan
Michigan Democracy and the Kanens City Com Campaign
A garbled report outlines Michigan democracy debates and a Kanens City committee campaign. It names several figures and parties, discusses constitutional and platform matters, and notes shifts in support among candidates and delegates across multiple states.
Corrupt politics and naval discipline sparks May Day news
Reported political unrest and criticisms of state administration echo across New York Washington and New England. Captain Chadwick faces possible court martial amid tension over Rear Admiral Sehleys case while labor strikes surge nationwide.
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Adit Sehiey
New York
Herald From
Washington
Long
FB Chadwick
Chadwick
W. 3
Soules
Wichle
Sehley de Aire
Sehley
Hadlwick
Athens
New England
Josph C Breckineide
Kentucky
Galbert
Mlassols
Saumel EB. Gross
Ulavis
Uffate NY
Jaden Gane
Goebel Kanter
Dead Men by Scores at Pleasant Valley Coal Mine
Salt Lake May 2 One hundred and thirty seven bodies recovered from the Pleasant Valley coal mine explosion at Scofield with estimates of two hundred or more lives lost. Rescue continued with many workers aiding, bodies identified by tags, and families gathering in grief.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Pleasant Valley Coa
Scofield
Culcazy
Seafeld
Ho Grande
Colton
Witter
Pleasane Valletta
Resene
de Ny
Railrond Company
Dake
Ste
Roser Davis
Duck Wilson
Evans
Pete Crockett
Anderson
Haddon
John Berton
Thomas Viveoy
William Kewels
Thomas Sellers
Themas Brown
Tribune
Seafield
Pleasant Valley Coal Company
Whiter
Sant Fake
The
Tab
Pleasant Valley
Pescue
Brave workers aid after coal explosion disaster
The scene recalls a dissecting room as the injured are treated. Brave-hearted and strong men labor continuously since the blast. Officials from the Salt Lake City coal company and the railroad company were alerted and are taking all possible measures in the emergency.
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Salt Lake City
Boy Kills Father At Wilcox Farm Near Lake City
Sioux City May 2 At the Wilcox farm two miles from Lake City Calhoun county William the 17 year old son killed his father after the elder threatened the mother. The youth fired a shotgun point blank into his father’s breast then went to Lake City and surrendered to authorities. The incident follows reported threats against the mother and notes the boy’s protestations.
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Sioux City
A.J. Wilcox
Lake City
Calhoun County
William
Wilcox
Slur
Board of Trade Prices and Produce Report May 2
Market notes show activity in Chicago produce with butter creamery priced extra dairy eggs tomatoes turkeys and ducks listed. Prices for several items appear on the page including poultry vegetables and staples with occasional notations of steady or improved levels.
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Board of Trade
Dewey
Chicago
SD Iberhickens
Sena Abr
Ducmy
Jose
Admiral Dewey Praised in Chicago Grand Parade
A grand parade honors Admiral Dewey in Chicago with five miles of procession. Veterans from Manila and Naval Veterans’ Association accompany the admiral, who greets cheering crowds on Michigan Avenue. Various events follow including a dinner, park illumination, and a University Club reception. Possible Canadian visit promised if feasible.
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Chicago
Admiral Dewey
Michigan
Howl
Alos
Jas
Hix
Batte
Manila
Dewey
Arthur Caton
Caton
Calumet Avenue
Lake Front
University Club
Harrison
Naval Reserve Veteran Association
First Regiment
Telly
Canada
Admiral Dewy
Adjutor Anderson
Chieao
A.B. Shepard
Toronto
Theobes
Alfrid Laurier
Charles Tupper
Bishop Anderson
Aiery
New York
Mundo
Edna Seymour
Americans Are Killed in Samar by Rebels Amid Global News
Reports describe the Catubig garrison on Samar island attacked by insurgents. Twenty Americans killed, others rescued. Nearby items note U S canal legislation debate, a substantial sundry civil bill, and labor strikes. Also reported are a Democratic landslide in St Paul and other political shifts. The text blends war casualties with legislative and local labor movements.
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Manila
Catubig
Island of
Satinr
Nicaraugusa Canal
Washington
House
Hepburn
Laws
Cannon
St. Pau St. Paul
Robert A. Smith
Manyer
Denis Crt
Senate
Arity
Ais
Huson
Gate
Butler
Chiy
Davis
Harris
Heltfeld
Arkansas
Fnery
Money
Pettigrew
Pettis
Paline
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Hind Gourarence
Cheng
Ntti
Villa
Salen
Ehx
Siren
Airline de Run Ferenon
Uae
Auty Jonice Sheetie
Leon
Byran
Michigan Democracy
Kanens
Camapan
Burt
Tlw
Tete
Thomas &Grkwarth
Dteksun
Wellingien Hurt
Saginaw
Rust Vuleer
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Iwrae
Lve
Medas
Altheen
P. Menamer
Hallane
Ug Jr
Amd
Towne
Commonwealth
George P. Hammer
Holland
Thomas Cook
Allegan
Emery
Weimer
Lud
Charles E. Casterlin
Law
Tox
Anders
Vermont
Tlen
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AMM
Julnston Ee
Elguth
Liairel Tir
Gener Wheeler
Geert
Deeline
Springtiv
Hareisbure
State Board of Arbitration
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Foren
Gigi Bereen
Washharn
Ube Ongahe Road
Elgg
Ates
Steel Man
Yeathertay
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Meago
Uilaen Fe
Brooklyn
Ladipvikalt
America
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Ruler Pity
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Salt Lake Chy
Root
Hearn
France
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Tal
Bel Barrymore
Charles Li
Wetmore
British Columbia
Wills
Republic
Irom and
Trel Company
Toledo
Stafford
Wearmuister Abbey
Babward B. Blos
Piero
Lee Metford Tuller
Sheffield
England
Harpers
John Geisler
Brooklyn Eagle Steps
Thor
Wille Va
Ween “Insurance
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Upson
Hewitt
Jewett
Tre Marke
Lockport
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Bradwell
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Miral
S. Frank Davidson
Theauntey
Chicago Times
Wilbur J. Story
Washarton
Prince of Wales
Brush
Phil
Ippines
Samar
Mackenniths
Central
Bradford
Alfred Benjamin & Co
London
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