Judge declines to stay union of Presbyterians in Cumberland church
Decatur May 23 Judge Johns refuses injunction to restrain union of the Presbyterian churches ruling the Cumberland general assembly acts bind members and that civil courts cannot rule on ecclesiastical faith matters The assembly adopts the report favoring union by wide margins and anti unionists protest Des Moines reports enthusiasm for dissolution of injunctions and hope for union with Cumberland Presbyterians prior to adjournment The assembly also debates book of forms and services with heated exchanges and unresolved resolutions about church worship editions.
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Decatur
Presbyterian Churches
Johns
United States
Courts of Equity
Cumberland General Assembly
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Steel
Cumberland Presbyterians
W. H. Black
Missouri Valley College
Committee On Union
Des Moines
General Assembly
Iowa
Presbyterian General Assembly
Cumberland Presbyterian Assembly
Congress
Ibsen Dead at 78 in Christiania Norway
Henrik Ibsen the famed Norwegian poet and dramatist died this afternoon in Christiania at age 78 after a long illness. He was unconscious toward the end and passed away peacefully. Only his doctor, wife, and son were admitted to the room. The death caused a deep impression in the city where he was much beloved.
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Christiania
Norway
Henrik Ibsen
Ibsen
George H. Crosby's Trial Begins in Rebates Case
In Kansas City on May 23 the taking of testimony started in the first rebate trial. George H. Crosby, ex-traffic manager of the Burlington railway, is charged with conspiring with George L. Thomas of New York and L. B. Taggart to pay rebates to shippers between Kansas City and New York and other eastern points.
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Kansas City
United States District Court
George H. Crosby
Burlington Railway
George L. Thomas
New York City
L. B. Taggart
New York
May Break Up Conference Over Illinois Coal Prices
Illinois miners and operators form a six member sub committee to expedite talks on the disputed scale. W. D. Ryan elected chairman as the joint conference considers mine run system and competitive discounts in Illinois versus Kentucky and Indiana markets.
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Illinois
Springfield
W. D. Ryan
Chicago
St. Louis
Kentucky
Indiana
Solsky Resigns Favorable to the Bill Proclamation Expected
The May 23 dispatch reports Count Solsky stepping down as president of the empire's council due to ill health. At St. Petersburg amnesty is slated for May 27, tied to the coronation anniversary, with terrorists kept in custody and many details undecided. Washington items note a favorable Senate Finance Committee vote on the denatured alcohol bill and debates over internal revenue impacts.
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St. Petersburg
Count Solsky
Council of the Empire
Nicholas II
Constitutional Democratic Party
Washington
Senate Committee On Finance
Panama Canal
D. C
Senate
Northwest
House Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds
Bartholdi
House
Bills for Auto Hire Raise San Francisco Quake Scandal
San Francisco relief bills totaling 157599 dollars for automobile service in the 14 days after the fire exceed costs for basic supplies for 200000 homeless. Charges average 35 dollars a day, with some much higher. Only about 1000 machines exist, and all could be bought for less than this hire bill. The claims were set aside for investigation by the finance committee.
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San Francisco
Alaskan town destroyed by fire in Fairbanks
Seattle dispatch reports the entire business section of Fairbanks Alaska was wiped out by fire yesterday. Details are scarce but the crisis risks food supply and potential widespread suffering. Estimated losses reach 1 million dollars with no lives lost reported.
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Seattle
Post-Intelligencer
Fairbanks
Alaska
Court martial ordered for grounding of Rhode Island
Washington May 23 A general court martial has been ordered for Captain Perry Garst commanding the battleship Rhode Island for the grounding of that ship May 6 on York Spit.
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Rhode Island
Washington
Perry Garst
York Spit
Missouri Supreme Court narrows fraud in business deals
Jefferson City Mo May 23 Liars in business matters are targeted by a supreme court ruling. A false representation to defraud is felony, while a plainly absurd misrepresentation may escape prison. Outcome in Thomas P Keyes case: two year penitentiary sentence for obtaining money under false pretenses in St Louis. The decision aims to curb fraudulent schemes by traders and endorses strict penalties.
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Jefferson City
Supreme Court
St. Louis
Thomas P. Keyes
Keyes
Chestnut Street
Perry
Kansas
Epithets of Doings in Congress Yesterday
Washington May 23 official records summarize yesterday's congressional sessions in both chambers. The Senate focused largely on the immigration bill with Senators Dil lingham McCreary Bacon Scott Patterson and others speaking as the measure remained under consideration until adjournment. In the House discussions swirled around committee of the whole on the diplomatic and consular bill, a mild filibuster led by Gardner of Massachusetts, and speeches on the rate bill tariff on raw hides and Jamestown expo funding. The House adjourned at 5 10 pm after sending pension bills to conference. King Edward Held Levee London May 23 King held a levee at St James palace with Ambassador Reid and staff present.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
McCumber
New York
Burton
Dillingham
McCreary
Bacon
Scott
Patterson
HOUSE
Gardner
Massachusetts
Willams
Jenkins
Wisconsin
Randall
Texas
Bannon
Ohio
Goulden
Maynard
Virginia
Peorian in Race as Pennsylvania Railroad Takes Up Inquiry
Peoria figures in an Illinois Grand Army of the Republic opening session in Galesburg marked by the dedication of a Mother Bickerdyke statue. Thousands marched, with Mrs. Marietta Ervin leading the flag unveiling and remarks by Richard Yates and National Commander Tanner. Delegations arrived from Chicago as Peoria lines up nominees for department and national commands.
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Peorian
Pennsylvania Railroad
J Iin
Galesburg
Marietta Ervin
Woman’s Relief Corps
Mother Bickerdyke
Court House Park
Grand Army
Illinois Grand Army of the Republic
W. B.C
Woman's Relief Corps
Theodore A. Ruggles Kitton
Boston
Knox College Glee Club
Ruby Loring
Chilcago
Lake W. Sanborn
Z. P. Hotchkiss
Richard Yates
Tanner
Smith
Central Church
Chicago
Peoria
Buck
Elliott Callender
E. H. Buck
Rock Island
R. M. Wood
Ida E. Palmer
Banks Throng Open as San Francisco Resumes
San Francisco on May 23 reported most banks reopening in temporary quarters with public access. There was no run, and bank vaults held unprecedented sums, marking a historic level of cash on hand as the city resumes operations.
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San Francisco
Patton testifies on coal stock ties before I C C
W A Patton assistant to the president of the Pennsylvania Railroad testifies at the Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into railroad car discrimination. He explains his stock in Keystone Coal and shares held by his brother J Howard Patton. He is questioned about 400 Atlantic Crushed Coke shares and the cash payment. A land purchase past is outlined with noncash investment.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad
Patton
W. A. Patton
Cassatt
Keystone Coal Company
Keystone Company
J. Howard Patton
Pennsylvania
Atlantic Crushed Coke ‘Company
Alt
Glasgow
Cockrell
George E. Huff
Rural Carriers Cut Duties Over Silent Mail Boxes
Washington May 23 The fourth assistant postmaster general orders rural delivery carriers after July 1 to visit only boxes with mail or signals indicating dispatch. Patrons with boxes lacking signals must install a signaling device.
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Washington
Wreck Kills Motorman and Injures Many Veterans
A head on crash on the electric line to the battle ground near Lafayette Indiana today wounded nearly 60 people and killed at least one. Two streetcars packed with G A R veterans collided at a switch heading to and from the battle ground. Motorman Charles Rondebush was killed and the cars were demolished. The injured were moved to a city hospital.
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Lafayette
Ind
Battle Ground
Battle Field
Charles Rondebush
Bryan Endorsed by Northwestern Ohio Democratic Convention
In Lima on May day, William Jennings Bryan was endorsed for president by a 16 county Northwestern Ohio Democratic judicial convention. Delegates cheered as resolutions claimed Bryan would have won in 1904 if trusts had not blocked him and predicted his renomination in 1908 by acclamation. Also noted were guns sent to Livingston County sheriff for Cordiff mine guards amid strike unrest.
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Ohio
Lima
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic Judicial Convention
Bryan
National Democracy
Springfield
Scott
Livingston County
Cardiff
Insane operator halts Wabash trains in Indiana for half hour
Huntington Indiana May 23 an insane telegraph operator disrupted the Wabash system for thirty minutes causing widespread confusion and train stoppages. Everett Kellam left in charge countermanded orders and sent chaotic signals including backward running and right turns at crossings. Beauchamp had him restrained as colleagues moved to restore service and Kellam was jailed and committed to an asylum.
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Westbury
L. 1
P. F. Collier
George Gabriel
Frank Whitehead
Collier
Wabash Lines
Indiana
Huntington
Ind
Beauchamp
Everitt Kellam
Kellam
Kellum
United States
Kelham
Dowie Formally Ruled Bankrupt in Illinois Court
Chicago May 23. Attorneys in the Dowie case consented to a settlement before Judge Landis of the United States district court. A formal order declaring Dowie an individual bankrupt was entered today in Landis court.
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Chicago
Landis
United States District Court
Vollva
Dowie
Railway Engineers Elect Brotherhood Officers in Memphis Session
Memphis May 23 While vote counts for officers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers continue, early results indicate W. B. Stone as Grand Chief Engineer with E. W. Hurley M. W. Cadle and F. A. Bur ges as assistants. Durations of other grand positions include W. B. Prenter C. H. Salmons Deless Everett H. Bonterelle J. C. Currie and trustees P. Kilduff J. H. Welsh H. W. Plummer A. C. Blaney and G. A. Kells.
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Brotherhood
Memphis
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
W. 8. Stone
E. W. Hurley
M. W. Cadle
F. A. Burgees
W. B. Prenter
C. H. Salmons
Deless Everett
Paroled by the Governor in Grand Rapids Water Scandal
Thomas F. McGarry once a prominent Grand Rapids attorney, jailed for bribery in the Lake Michigan water scandal, was paroled from Ionia prison by Governor Warner. Convicted in June 1904, he had faced a four year term.
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Grand Rapids
Lansing
Mich
Thomas F. McGarry
Lant K. Salsbury
Lake Michigan
Ter
Ionia
Warner
McGarry
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Dr. Johnston
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William F. McCauley
Cincinnati
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International Postal Congress Today
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Russian Council of Empire
Senate Committee
Bureau of Chemistry
Missouri Supreme Court
Edward
London
St. James Palace
Ambassador Reid
Cassatt Loth
Railway Commission
Sterling, IL
William Davers
Pine Creek
Cousins
Cedar Rapids
Robert G. Cousins
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