Presbyterian Unification Efforts Move Toward Joint Union Plan
At Atlanta meetings the Northern Southern and United Presbyterian assemblies resume as a joint committee report on unifying the United and Presbyterian churches is anticipated to shape the broader movement. Leaders including Dr Matthews favoring complete amalgamation, while officials from the Associated Reformed Church attend the Pentecost events and back union. The report from United and US Presbyterian commissioners calls for organic union based on shared Westminster standards and catechisms with strict interpretive guidance.
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Southern
United Presbyterian
United
Northern Assembly
Matthews
Presbyterian
America
United Joint Committee
Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church
United Church union plan stresses essential doctrines and structure
A joint report on forming a United Church emphasizes the Holy Scriptures as the infallible rule, Christ as God and God man mediator with a twofold dominion, and retention of synods and presbyteries. It suggests the general assembly title and notes Psalms differ between churches but allows liberty in congregational singing. Also reports New Church dedication in Smithville and church cost over $12,000.
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Jesus Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
God
Church
General Assembly
United Church
Presbyterian Church of North America
Union Tabor to Be Barred from Work
Master builders in Houston announce they will not employ union labor under any circumstances and pursue an injunction to keep union men off all their work. They vow the present fight is to a finish and say papers are filed today requesting court action.
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Houston
Tex
Master Builders
Debs Berger and Germer to Inspect West Virginia Coal Fields
Eugene V. Debs Victor L. Berger and Adolph Germer arrive in Charleston to study miners conditions after Kanawha county coal strike. They may report findings to President Wilson. Coal fields show mixed signals as Hatfield proposals ease tension in Kanawha while United Mine Workers remain largely unrecognized. District No. 29 in New River counts 15000 members as operators grant most Hatfield terms. Senate Kern bill for federal inquiry gains support amid mixed miner sentiment.
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Charleston
W. Va
Eugene V. Debs
Victor L. Berger
Congress
Milwaukee
Adolph Germer
Illinois
West Virginia
Kanawha County
National Socialist Party
Wilson
Kanawha
Hatfield
United Mine Workers of America
I Ie
New River
Kern
Indiana
United States Senate
Court Upholds Governor Power to Declare Martial Law
Judge Samuel D. Little of the circuit court yesterday upheld the governor’s right to proclaim martial law, suspend civil authorities, and arrest or detain those believed to aid an insurrection under emergency procedures.
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Circuit Court
Reception for Bishop Shaw At St Marys College Jubilee Event
Students and faculty at St Mary's College hosted a reception for Rt Rev Bishop Shaw to honor his silver jubilee on May 26. Henry Schmidt opened with welcomes, Bishop Shaw thanked the group and announced May 26 and 27 as two free days. The program featured songs, speeches, and solos by Merlin Miller, John Newnam, Joseph Burger, and Riley Wyatt.
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St. Mary's College
Bishop Shaw
Henry Schmidt
St. Mary's Church Choir
Merlin Miller
John Newnam
Joseph Burger
Our Ladies
Peace Observances Mark Hague Conference Anniversary
The anniversary of the first Hague conference will be observed in New York churches tomorrow with Peace as the sermon theme. pastors were urged by the federal council of the churches of Christ in America peace commission and the church peace league.
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New York
Peace Commission
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Church Peace League
Lake Mohonke
Lake Mohonk
National Peace Congress
Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths Praised For Rheumatism
A testimonial from Steve Burnett Price of Price-Booker Mfg. Co. San Antonio credits Harlandale Hot Sulphur Baths with curing rheumatism after two weeks mud baths. The speaker says he walked five miles without cane or crutches and regained full use of his limbs. Also noted are A Collman and a plumber with phone contact.
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Harlandale
Steve Burnett Price
The
Price
Booker Mfg. Co
San Antonio
Tex
Fortunate Twist After 40 Years of Struggle
Mme Charlotte Rousseau, once a tiny New York bakeshop operator, learns she inherited over 100000 dollars from a lost French husband who died years ago. The 61 year old widow, daughter of a Lille oil refiner, had fled France with a coachman, faced separation, and later remarried in America. A friend’s letter reveals her husband’s death and a large legacy, including 500000 francs, crossed legion of honor papers, and sealed documents. She plans to return to France to spend her days there. The St Anthony Hotel roof garden, Top o the Town, opens to the public 6 pm to midnight starting Saturday May 17.
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New York
Mme
Charlotte Francoise Rousseau
France
Henry Courdant
Lille
Adolph Gruson
Brussels
America
the Legion of Honor
Algiers
John Rosseau
Mme. Rosseau
Cure for Eczema Promises Free Trial and Quick Relief
A physician offers a guaranteed cure for eczema noting twelve years of experience and claims to have treated nearly half a million cases. He invites readers to write today for a free trial of his mild soothing treatment, asserting dramatic comfort within a day. Addressed to Sedalia Missouri readers, the ad urges hope for relief from the chronic skin condition.
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Anonth
J. E. Cannan
Court Block
Seda
Third National Bank
Sedalia
Taft Opposes Primary In Yale Lecture
Taft argued against state wide primaries as extreme reform measures and called a national presidential primary almost beyond thought. He said primaries push for good local officials but favored conventions for mature deliberation and warned wealth and ambition could distort outcomes.
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New Haven
Conn
Taft
Yale
Old-Time Breakfast Pork Sausage Sold By Pound
Union Meat Company offers one pound boxes of breakfast pork sausage at 25 cents per pound. Contact your butcher or grocer to place an order. Stoves, Sam Speir How. Co. Successors to E. L. Hofheinz, 219 Losoya Street.
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Union Meat Company
Stoves
Sam Speir How. Co
E. L. Hofheinz
Losoya Street
Massachusetts DAR protests navy flag cancellation stamps
At a state conference in Boston the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution voted to send a formal protest to Postmaster General Burleson, condemning the use of the familiar navy flag on canceled stamps as desecrating national colors. Also notes medical advice and local Fischer Drug Co. advertising rates.
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Boston
Mass
Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution
Burleson
Navy
Piel Bros Pottled Beer Promises Pure American Malt
Piel Bros markets its pottled beer as America's purest malt beverage urging readers to try it. The claim emphasizes purity and malt quality to attract beer enthusiasts seeking a straightforward, traditional brew.
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Piel Bros
America
Coronal Institute Commencement Features Cantata and Debating
In San Marcos Texas the Coronal Institute held its early commencement events. On Friday evening a cantata titled Ye Olden Time May Day depicted a village festival with Lois Foster crowned queen and villagers performing dances. Saturday showcased the Debating Club presenting David Garrick. Sunday sermon by Rev T Sessions of Corpus Christi completed the weekend.
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San Marcos
Tex
Coronal Institute
Lois Foster
Coronal Debating Club
David Garrick
T. F. Sessions
Corpus Christi
Fort Worth Riot Aftermath Prompts Indictments Likely
Fort Worth Texas May 17 soldiers remained on duty as three national guard troops watched the wrecked district near the county jail and East Ninth street. A Chamber of Commerce mass meeting condemned the mob and urged punishment. indictments are expected after Judge Swayne addressed the grand jury. Tom Lee the negro slayer in the Thursday riot is slated for trial Tuesday if his condition allows. He is reported hidden in Dallas or a tunnel between jail and courthouse.
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Fort Worth
Tex
East Ninth Street
National Guard
Chamber of Commerce
Swayne
Tom Lee
Dallas
Court House
Auburn man cures kidney and bladder trouble with Foley Kidney Pills
A resident of Auburn New York reports a complete cure from severe kidney and bladder trouble after using Foley Kidney Pills. He emphasizes the relief was permanent a year later and identifies himself as J A Farmer of Fischer Drug Co. The testimonial underscores the product’s lasting effectiveness.
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Auburn
New York
Foley
J. A. Farmer
Fischer Drug Co
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