Methodist Conference Debates Church Constitution And Bishops
Chicago May 14 The general conference discusses the organic law report for the Methodist Episcopal Church with article changes and voting procedures. Brigham Roberts is cited amid debate on delegate credentials while bishops, elections, and a 24 bishop board are debated.
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Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
Drigham Roberts
Congress
John Sweet
Detroit
Brigham Roberts
Leonard
Cincinnati
Roberta
Oine
Lishope
Fuerday Norning
Buckley
Vincent
John Lanahan
Baltimore
Charles B. Galloway
Methodial Episcopal Church
South
Committee On Elections
Nto
General Conference
Temperance Union urges Sunday school lessons backed by science
A memorial from the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union to Dr. Bashford calls the conference to declare support for continuing Sunday school temperance lessons. It also recommends teachers incorporate modern science along with ancient history to aid instruction.
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Bashford
Temperance Committee
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
National Baptist convention hears McDonald on conquest and world gold
Former U.S. vice president Henry McDonald of Georgia tells the National Baptist convention in Hot Springs that America must expand its Christian outreach to justify new territory. He links world greed for gold to imperial wars and condemns the South African conflict as cruel conquest. He also voices support for British subjugation of Boer fighters.
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Hot Springs
Ark
National Baptist Convention
Eox
Henry McDonald
Georgia
St Louis Street Car Strike Enters Sixth Quiet Day
The St Louis street railway strike entered its sixth day with no service on lines except mall cars. Police precautions and a plan to restore order were announced by Governor Stevens who urged police to deploy full force if needed. A mass meeting backed a possible general sympathy strike and funds to aid strikers were discussed.
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St. Louis
Camusell
Mannhoff
Walhalla Hall
Trade and Labor Organization of
Trades and Labor Unions
St. Louie
St. Louis Transit Company
Chartera
Brewery Workers Union
Lew V. Stephens
Crow
Jefferson City
Board of Police Commissioners
Police
Missouri
American Wins In Paris One-Hour Cycling Duel
In Paris on May 14 American Harry Elkes defeated French champion Edouard Taylore in a one hour race at the Parc des Princes. Elkes covered 5 kilometres 410 metres while Taylore rode 16 kilometres 400 metres. Autocycles paced the riders before 10 000 spectators as Elkes overtook Taylore after about 30 kilometres and held the lead to the finish despite a strong wind.
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Paris
Harry Elkes
Édouard Taylore
Elkes
Taylore
Parle Des Princes
Fred
Population estimates in Chicago from early census work
The Chicago city directory indicates a population not less than 1 000 000, with the national census starting June 1 likely to show a higher figure by about 20 000. Between 1800 and 1900 the increase has been practically one million.
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Chicago
Minority Report on Shipping Bill Disputes Subsidy Plan
A Democratic minority report in the House opposes the shipping subsidy bill arguing it mainly profits a few firms, would not reduce freight rates, and relies on costly subsidies. It cites McKinley’s shipbuilding gains, questions per ton subsidies, and notes running costs of the St Paul and Campagna would be offset by a large subsidy.
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St. Paul and Campagna
Washington
Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Representative Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Devries
California
Daly
New Jersey
Speight
Missouri
Messrs
Chandler
Small
Ransell
McKinley
St. Paul
Campagna
Cunardine
Golden Eagles adjourn with wide nominations in Allentown
The Grand Castle Golden Eagles met in Allentown Pa and adjourned after a long session at 2 o'clock this morning Nominations were made for Grand chief J M Hutchinson grand vice chief G CStable grand sir herald James Calhoun Fred Wanter Benter Patterson grand high priest EB Johnson Charles Denby John H Ritter grand master of records J D Barnes C B Wood A R Tomlinson H Reber grand first guardsman D M Messeramith Gus Lambert H W Paul Anthony Schaeffer Archie Nichols grand second guardsman A F Mogue L W Haas A B Clothell A C Fetters grand keeper of exchequer H C Gerhart grand trustee F R Horn William Bernheim Thomas H Sayville J L Thompson H Strauss J C Crawford W W Wetzel supreme representative W H Pelly C H Webster Past Supreme Chief A C Lyttle installed officers and committees named.
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Allentown
Grand Castle
Golden Eagles
J. M. Hutchinson
G. C. Stable
Herald
James (. Calhoun
Fred Wanter
Benter Patterson
Johnson
Charlies Denby
John H. Ritter
J. D. Barnes
C. B. Wood
A. R. Tomlinson
H. Reber
D. M. Messeramith
Gus Lambert
H. W. Paul
Anthony Schaeffer
Archie Nichols
A. F. Mogue
L. W. Haas
A. B. Clothell
A. C. Fetters
H. C. Gerhart
F. R. Horn
Will
John W. Farr
W. HH. Pelly
Howard L. Boua
D. J. Deckyne
Irwin F. Walters
F. W. Anior
Edward H. Williams
Thomas McDowell
G. Smith
Lewis Walker
James Hanger
Outbreak Rumors Roil Manila Amid Peace Proposal Debates
May 14 Manila reports detail rumors of a native outbreak and arrests for weapon carrying as officials doubt a real uprising. Filipinos reportedly left American employers while Senor Buencamino’s peace proposals to Aguinaldo hold little sway, with his war-time reputation coloring trust.
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Manila
Lawtons
Pantaleon Garcia
United States Congress
Buencamino
Ware
Small Pox Riot Threatens Turtle Creek Village
About 2000 men and boys rioted at Turtle Creek eight miles east of Pittsburgh as the board of health sought to move six smallpox cases to an abandoned schoolhouse. Firemen were assaulted while dispersing the mob before authorities regained control.
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Pitteburge
Turtle Creek
Board of Health
Posee
Cars Run At Kansas City Amid Strike Tension
Kansas City Missouri and Kansas City Kansas saw every street car line operating as federal court injunctions kept strikers in check. Groups gathered at power houses to protest but few joined, with most crews continuing service and only brief scenes of trouble from youths.
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Kansas
Paustein Kills Tate Wounds Wife Then Ends Life
In Butte Montana on May 13, Charles Paustein a noted athlete shot and killed Alexander Tate manager of a butcher shop wounded Mrs Tate and then killed himself. He accused the Tates of causing his separation from his wife.
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Charles Paustein
Alex Tate
Mrs. Tate
Butte, Mont
Alexander Tate
Paustein
Tate
Maritime Arrival Notes Missing Details in Pocket-Size Dispatch
Fragmentary report from New York mentions vessels La Guascogne Havre Dover Pased Breton and Jomas Antwerp bound for New York with unclear dates and routes.
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New York
la Guascogne
Havre
Dover
Breton
Jomas Antwerp
Senate schedule outlines naval bill and Clark case
Washington May 13. The Senate will resume consideration of the naval appropriation bill with a vote expected soon. Chandler will press the Clark case Tuesday aiming for a vote, Wolcott may move the post office bill, and Ross plans a set speech. The House will send the remaining general supply and military academy bills to the Senate and then seek adjournment by June 1, barring delays. Grant statue ceremonies close the week.
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House
Senate
Washington
Chandler
Clark
Wolcott
Benator Ross
Montana
General Grant
Grand Army of the Republic
General-Corespondinia War Nears End and Congress Forecast
Report from South Mercan War coverage notes practical end near. Congress forecast outlines likely measures and minority view on ship subsidy. Local items include anniversary at Fire Park, sermon by Rev. Dr. Pierce, and trolley line opening today. Suburbs around Scranton featured in Round About the County.
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Congress
Fie Park Citurei
Pierce
Towne Viewed as Big Man by Democratic Leader
Ex Governor William J. Stone, vice-chairman of the Democratic National Committee, comments on Mr. Towne as Populist vice presidential nominee. Stone praises Towne as fair and patriotic and says Kansas City should decide what best serves the ticket after broad consideration.
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St. Louis
William J. Stone
Democratic National Committee
Towne
Kansas City
Kansans
Day's Death Roll from Various Cities
Rockland reports the death of Dr Olaf Olson aged 60 president of Aurgusiana college who served since 1574. Baltimore notes banker James Joan Jr dying at home in his sixty seventh year. Rochester records J Kiernan vicar general and St Marys rector dying aged HM years. Munich notes P G Hermann Leir court memorial director dead.
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Rockland
Olaf Olson
Aurgusiana College
Ile
Fin Ler
Baltimore
James Joan, Jr
Rochester
N. V
Kiernan
Genens
St. Mary's
Charoiy
Munich
Hermann Leir
Court
Fire devastates Camden market and 60 buildings
A blaze at the Farmers' Market house in Camden New Jersey guttered the market hall ten stores and about fifty small dwellings totaling an estimated loss of 200000. About 250 people became homeless and were housed in the armory while Philadelphia fire units aided in containing the fire.
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Camden
N. J
Farmers’ Market House
Fifth
Federal Streets
Armory
Bose
Bell Telephone Commane
Market House
Federal Street
Camden Fire Department
Fire Department of
Philadelphia
Fifth Street
Fedora Street
Willam Cowgill
Cowgill
Farmers Market
Cowgill Chemical Laboratory
M. L. Mownes
Blank
Marry Greacup
Kelsona
W. FL Docker
End of War Is Near Amid Boer Demoralization
London reports suggest the war is practically over as Lord Roberts advances with minimal fighting. Boers retreat from Kroonstad with guns and convoys burned. President Kruger vows to continue the war amid disorganized Boer defense and shifting leadership plans.
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Lord Roberts
Kroonstadt
Steyn
London
Daily Chronicle
Lor Roberts
Deuille Tevive
Kroonetadt
Bovch Raad
Kroonstat
Burghere
Kandahar
Bethlehem
Brabant
Rundle
Thabe N’chu
Heepellok
Thaba N'cho
Ladybrand
Cheneral Buller
Mafeking
Trains Collision Tunnel Fire Claims Two Bodies
In Baltimore and Ohio tunnel near Green Street entrance to Fairmount Park two freight trains collided at midnight Friday. Fire spread from exploding cars. one body identified as Fireman William F. Hinchman. Engineer Laub presumed dead. Two additional burned bodies found in wrecked cars. identification pending. Tunnel may reopen tomorrow if roof integrity holds.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Green Street
Fairmount Park
William F. Hinchman
Laub
Baltimore and Ohio
Murderer Dugan Pardoned in Proskfort Ky Scene
Local report from Proskfort Kentucky notes the pardon of murderer John Dugan who had served about three years of a twenty one year sentence. The case followed the order of John Golaon, brother of ca Vongrestman David G. Colon.
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Proskfort
Dugan
John
Golaon
David G. Colon
Gouvernor Schofield backs Payne for Republican VP
In Milwaukee May notes Governor Schofeld supports H. C. Payne as the Republican vice presidential nominee. Paine expresses gratitude for the governor's praise and comments on the feasibility of a western or middle western candidate.
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Milwaukee
Schofeld
H.C. Payne
Republican Party
United States
Paine Hae
West
Middle West
Roosevelts Leave Washington for Opener Bay Voyage
President and Mrs Roosevelt depart Washington after several days of telegrams and duties. They sail aboard the navy vessel L B E for Opeter Bay to stay briefly before heading back to Wisconsin amid ceremonial and official duties.
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Washington
Mra Roonvelt
Mra Cowlon
Navy
Opeter Bay
L. BE
Ely
Wiis
Weather Forecast for Washington May Day
Weather forecast for Monday and Thursday indicates continued warm weather in Eastern Pennsylvania with southerly winds. Forecasters expect mild conditions and above normal temperatures throughout the period.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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