Delegates Divided At General Assembly Meeting
In Columbus Ohio May delegates split over the temperance report as Dr David Wills Jr resigns from a key committee and difficulties appointing a successor arise. Finance chair William Belknap also resigns, with a new head to be named as debate and rumored delays continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steeff
Columbus
Ohio
Generalbyterian Assembly
David Wills, Jr
Oswego
N. Y
Wills
Roberts
Hart
William Belknap
Committee On
Sabbath Observance Crusade Clears U S Presbyterians
The Presbyterian general assembly in Columbus, Ohio, adopts a plan to enforce Sabbath observance. A committee per presbytery will push the movement, ministers urged to discourage funerals on Sundays, limit secular Sunday activities, and support a Friday payday for Sabbath workers. A Sunday boycott clause was dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the League
League
Columbus
Ohio
Presbyterian General Assembly
United States
Morgan Line Piers Burn in Manhattan Fire
Fire yesterday destroyed the Morgan line piers on the Hudson at Canal Street, damaging vast freight stored on the pier and sheds under Southern Pacific ownership. Loss pegged at 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Manhattan
New York
Southern Pacific Railway
Hudson River
Canal Street
Yerkes widow freed may remarry after decree
New York May 18 Mrs Mary Adelaide Yerkes Mizner widow of Charles T Yerkes was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from Wilson Mizner with the right to resume her maiden name and remarry should she choose. The marriage of the wealthy widow was noted amid the court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Adelaide Yerkes-Mizner
Charles T. Yerkes
Wilson Mizner
Arkansas Senator Has Lost His Mind
Little Rock May 18 Governor John Little's son issued a statement saying his father is insane with little chance of recovery and that his son phyan has been sent to Corpus Christi Texas to care for him and possibly move him to a sanitarium. Leading politicians plan succession if he cannot govern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
John Little
Phyan
Corpus Christi
Texas
Lite
Little
Pindall
Littie
United States
James H. Berry
Jeff Davis
Meat exports continue to fall in ten months ending April
Washington May 18 continued decrease in canned beef exports is shown by a bureau of statistics report. For the ten months ended with April the figures indicate a total of 15,032,703.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Statistics
Canned beef export values and weights projected
In the last full fiscal year 1907 the total canned beef exports will barely reach 15 million dollars while 64 500 000 pounds were shipped the previous year. The current fiscal year is not expected to exceed 1 500 000 dollars in value versus 6 500 000 dollars in each of the prior two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ular
Street Car Wreck Fatal in Evansville on Walnut Line
A Walnut street car left its track at high speed, crashed into a two story brick building, killing J. P. Gates and fatally wounding another, with six more injured. An 18 month old infant in a baby buggy buried under debris may die. A dispute with nonunion motorman preceded the crash and strike sympathizers claimed responsibility was disclaimed by the street car strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Walnut Street
J. P. Gates
Young Tolstoi Freed for Publishing Pamphlet
St. Petersburg reports Count Leo Leonout Tolstoi, son of the famed author, was acquitted after being charged with high treason for publishing his father’s latest political pamphlet. The May 18 decision frees him from all charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Leo Leonout Tolstoi
Veterans May Get Bounty From Enlistment Pre 1863
Civil war veterans who enlisted before July 1 1863 may receive 100 bounty from the department in Washington. The expired statute of limitations had blocked past claims but now allows back pay to be paid to all veterans so enlisting before July 1863. Illinois dentists elect officers in Quincy naming new leaders and next year’s meeting in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Illinois
Quincy
Sinoia Sere Dental Society
Omwcels
Springfield
W. A. Johnson
Peoria
H. L. Whipple
Arthur D. Black
Chicago
C. P. Pruyn
Affidavit Supports Mrs Eddy Signing Deed of Trust
Concord May 18 An affidavit by Frank N Ladd treasurer of the Loan and Trust Savings Bank presents Mrs Baker G Eddy head of the Christian Science church greeting witnesses as she reads and signs the deed of trust for her property to three trustees The securities value transferred total $847384 Ladd states no funds or securities have been misappropriated or diverted in fourteen years in Mrs Eddy s estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Baker G. Eddy
Christian Science Church
Jtrestorme Court
Frank N. Streeer
Frank N. Ladd
Loan and Trust Bavings Bank P
Ladd
Ban March & Last
CLUBMAN SHOOTS IN DRUNKEN ORGY
Washington, May 18. Gaston C. Philip of New York and Washington, a noted clubman, shot and dangerously wounded Franz B. Mackaboy, a night carriage driver, after a night together. They quarrelled en route to the Arlington hotel over a commission Mackaboy claimed for his services as guide. Philip, who had been drinking, was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Gaston C. Philip
New York
Waston
Franz] B. Mackaboy
Philip
Macaboy
Arlington Hotel
King
Mayor Schmitz Denies Resigning to Committee
San Francisco reports say mayor denies stepping aside for a seven member panel from business groups. He claims Ruef lied about bribes, vows no surrender of power while the committee aids governance in a crisis. Ruef’s grand jury remarks and walk at the Presidio are noted with no further comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Committee of Seven
Schmitz
Rad
Abraham Raef
Flizor Bigey
Presidio
Ruef
Abe Ruef
En Campment Plans Amid Ill Injury For Decatur Event
The annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic opens Tuesday May 21 in Decatur with seven organizations attending. Commander E H Buck, injured in the Bettendorf wreck March 7, will travel with escort from Rock Island and Moline to lead the G A R meetings at the opera house. Large delegations are expected from the John Buford post and Graham post, with the Moline drum corps joining. The wounded commander is hopeful to attend despite remaining injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur HL
Ilinois
Grand Army of the Republic
Decatur
Woman's Relief Corps
Sons of Veterans
Ladies of the Grand Army Daughters of Veterans
The
Union Veterans Union
Opera House
Mander Buck
E. H. Buck
John Buford
Rock Island
Graham
Moline
Buck
Bettendorf
Green Speaks to Business Men at Rock Island Luncheon
The Rock Island Business Men's Association has arranged a smoker and luncheon at Math's hall next Monday evening. Principal speaker will be State Secretary George Green of Peoria, a prominent figure in state retail merchants' work. The local committee is pleased to secure him for the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Business Men's Association
Math's Hall
George Green
Peoria
Green
Retail Merchants’ Association
Get Man Who Took The Pennies
Magistrate Elliott held Ira Magruder a colored man to the grand jury on two charges burglary and larceny. He is accused of breaking into J P Sexton cigar store April 27 and stealing about $25 in pennies. Bond set at 1090 for that charge and 50 for stealing 23 dollars from Ed Whalen at the Harper May 10. Magruder returned and confessed after Detective Cox arrested him but tried to blame others. no evidence against others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Ira Magruder
Grand
Magruder
J. P. Sexton
Ed Whalen
The
Harper
Cox
Police Department
Sexton
Urge Attendance at Strike Meeting in Moline and East Moline
The molders and machinists on strike in Moline and East Moline urged broad turnout for the mass meeting at the Moline theater on May 23. They request employers, business and professional men, clergy, and especially women to attend, aiming to demonstrate labor unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
East Moline
The
Argus
Foraker and Brown clash over labor rights at meeting
The debate centers on union organizing rights versus employer power as speakers outline a forum on industrial peace and arbitration. George H. Walsh of Moline will reply to a letter from Harry Ainsworth, with Gannon of Davenport and Judge C. J. Searle of Rock Island also slated to speak. The committee pledges to prevent abuse of employers during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Walsh
Moline
Harry Ainsworth
Gannon
Davenport
C. J. Searle
Rock Island
Ohio Republicans Split Over Presidential Candidate
Senator Fora ker issued a sharp rebuke to Brown of the state central committee and Harris officials over Ohio’s presidential choice. He said the state will name its candidate at the next Republican convention and will abide by that decision. Also, Taylor E. Brown of Illinois was elected commander in chief of the national veterans group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foraker
Columbus
Brown
Republican State Central Committee
Harris
Ohio
State
Hartford, Conn
Taylor E.brown
Ilinois
National Commisters of the
Naval and Military Order of
Steward Found Guilty of Assault at Scott County Farm
John C. Kuehl, steward of the Scott county poor farm, was found guilty of assault and battery by a Davenport district court jury after about three hours deliberation. Inmate Jacob Helberg, aged 88, accused Kuehl of beating, kicking, dragging, and tying him in a chair, with other inmates testifying to cruel treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Kuehl
Scott County
Davenport
Kuehl
Jacob Helberg
Woman's Missionary Union Meeting at Broadway Church
The Rock Island Woman's Missionary Union will hold a general meeting next Wednesday at 3 o'clock in the Broadway church. The program includes music devotions several papers on global and local Christian relations, readings, and member responses. Names mentioned include Rosabella Stewart Mrs W B Creammer Miss Mamie Dodge Cook Mrs Marion Humphreys Rev W P MacVey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Union of
Rock Island
Broadway
America
Rosabella Stewart
W. B. Creammer
Missonary Barrels
Corcoran
Ilino
Carpenters to Meet Tri City Unions Tonight at Turner Hall
Carpenters from Silvis Muscatine and neighboring towns plan a mass meeting at Turner Hall to discuss a possible settlement with contractors. Standstill has halted most building work with 150 houses planned for Silvis this spring and only eight local carpenters currently at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City
Turner Hall
Silvis
Muscatine
Cleaning the Alleys in Central City District
Street Commissioner Thode leads the effort to clean alleys in the central residence district and will extend work to the Sixth ward. The citywide cleanup proceeds from the west end toward the Seventh ward as the Street Department plans to cover the entire city. Trial is Resumed in Boise. Haywood trial resumes at 10 o'clock this morning. An exchange notes the cost of advertising burdening traders. the speaker observes department stores advertise while his own costs rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thode
Sixth Ward
West End
Seventh Ward
Boise
Idaho
Suit Against the Railway for Damages Seen in Court
In circuit court yesterday Lothar Harms sought ten thousand dollars in a suit against the Burlington for damages to his Harms hotel property from a new track along First Avenue. Testimony valued damages at five to seven thousand dollars. case adjourned to mid next week. Also, judge set aside a two thousand one hundred sixty four dollar judgment in a separate matter, with further action pending. Two divorce cases heard, one accusing infidelity and the other desertion. both taken under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lothar Harms
Burlington
First Avenue
E. H. Guyer
Henry Stelck
S. R. Kenworthy
Harrs
Guyer
Stelck
Gest
Rose E. Haley
Court of Honor
A. Byrde Ingham
Blanche Ingham
W. J. Entrikin
Lillian Arnold
J. R. Arnold
Albion
Mich
Memorial Day Orders Issued By G A R Leader
Commander B H Buck of Illinois G A R issues annual orders urging observance of Memorial day with time honored custom. Strong posts should aid weaker ones and Memorial Sunday is commended. Old soldiers urged to visit schools to inspire patriotic ardor and Lincoln Gettysburg address should be read during exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Buck
Department of Ilinois
Lincoln
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mizner
Mrs. Yerkes
Morgan Line
Yerkes
California
Magnate
Arkansas
Tolstoi
W. H. Taft
War Department
Tri-City Press Club
Mary Baker Eddy
Alfais
Alfonso
Madrid
Prince Alfonso of
Asturas
Suen
Roosevelt Suried
George W. Roosevelt
President Roosevelt
Brussels
Oat Hill Cemetery
Persia
Teheran
Tabriz
Heclares Ruef Lied
Mayor Schmitz
Committee of Business Men
E.H. Buck
Ira
Searle
Taft
Steward
Woman's Missionary Union
Philadelphia Press
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!