Presbyterians Unite In One Great Body In 1997 Reunion
In Des Moines Tennessee on May 24 the Cumberland branch of the Presbyterian church dissolved as it joined the Presbyterian church. The union secures the 1903 Revised Confession and doctrinal standards as the basis of reunion with no full consolidation until 1997. Moderator Corbett stated the basis of union is in effect and the Cumberland church is now reunited with the United States Presbyterian Church.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Church
Des Moines
Cumberland Branch
Corbett
Union
Reunion and
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
United States
Anarchist Attempted Murder at Milanese Reception
Geneva May 24. An anarchist attempted to assassinate King Victor Emmanuel during ceremonies opening the Lipson tunnel at Commassaola Italy. A detective arrested him as he approached the king with a paper, and a long stiletto was found concealed in his right sleeve.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Lipson Tunnel
Commassola
Italy
Victor Emanuel
Milanese
Murder Suspected in Death of Miss Harrison
In Wooster Ohio on May 24 Miss Anna Harrison aged fifty five was found dead in bed five days earlier officials, thinking natural causes, now believe murder. Her demented aunt, living with her, described a frightful night. The victim had 590 dollars on her, his money missing, clothing torn and throat marked. An investigation is underway.
Official hearing cites bribery in railroad car distribution
In Philadelphia on May 24, Interstate Commerce Commission testimony shows Fred Vrooman, Tyrone division assistant train master, receiving money and gifts from coal operators who sought favorable car distribution. J B Fittler testified the railroad granted special rates not offered to the public and that revating ceased April 1, 1991.
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Philadelphia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fred Vrooman
Tyrone Division
J. B. Fittler
Coal and Freight Department of the Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
Thompson aims to stay in race for Secretary of State
Columbus May 24 news item notes Carrne Thompson seeks to remain in the Secretary of State race after relief from National Guard duty. He faces strong challenge from United States Senator Arthur Vorys, who is identified as his strongest competitor.
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Columbus
Carrne Thompson
United States
Arthur Vorys
Bribery Claims Tie Oil Reports to Standard of Code Case
The Cleveland hearing on railroads and the Standard Oil code resumed. Attorneys for the Standard, railroads, and independent oil men examined witnesses including F B Westgate of Titusville and Louis E Emery Jr of Bradford. Westgate alleged pro rate denial for New England shipments and miscalculated tank car capacity. Emery testified about the first pipeline to the eastern seaboard in 1898 and alleged efforts to block the project, with armed employees. A colored office boy was accused of bribery to relay daily shipment reports to Standard offices.
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Cleveland, O
Cio
Prouty and Clements
Monnett and Marchand
Standard
F. B. Westgate
Titusville
New England
Union Tank Line Co
Louis E. Emery, Jr
Ueradford
Eastern
Seaboard
Lours Emery Refining Co
Philadelphia
Wellsburg Oil Strike Brings 100 to 125 Barrels Daily
A Brady farm well in Brooke County near Wellsburg reportedly yields about 100 barrels per day after an initial slow start. By Wednesday the output rose to 125 barrels, with optimism for drilling more wells. The venture includes local Brooke County holders and investors from Wheeling Ravernswood, and the landowner.
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Brady Farm
Wellsburg
Carter Oil Company
Bethany
Brooke County
Wheeling
Ravernswedl
Max
Chicago Market Prices May 24 Wheat and Pork
Chicago price readings show May 24 figures with corn at 47 percent, soybeans at SGC, pork at 16.29 dollars. The data reflects market conditions for grains and livestock.
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Chicago
Death of Toronto business leader Frank Bowles
Prominent Toronto citizen and sewer pipe expert Frank Bowles Fsqu died in his sleep after a six week illness. He built a career in sewer pipe manufacture, headed the Freeman plant of the American Sewer Pipe Co, and served on city councils boards. Survived by his second wife Madge Weber and several children, he was a Mason and church member.
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Frank Bowles
Fsq
Toronto
Bowles
Mr. Bowles
Hill Health
Columbiana County
Calumet Fire Clay Co
Empire
Freeman
American Sewer Pipe Co
Mery Peters
Madge Weber
H. H. Smith
Paul Ft. Bowles
Ernest A. Bowles
Frank I. Bowles
L. W. Bowes
Gerald Craighead
Sten
George F. Hood
Wash Morrow
New Cumberland
John Thompson
Pittsburg
Masonic Order of
M. P. Church
Oklahoma Congregational Territorial Association Opens Meeting
Kingfisher Oklahoma May 24 The Congregational territorial association of Oklahoma began its annual meeting in Kingfisher to continue until next Monday Prominent ministers and lay members from across the territory attend the session.
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Oklahoma Congregationalists
Kingfisher
Okla
Congregational Territorial Association of Oklahoma
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen to Hold First Annual Meeting
A large turnout is expected as conductors engineers and firemen from the Pennsylvania Railroad Pan Handle system gather at Odd Fellows Hall in Steubenville next Sunday. The event aims to promote social fraternal ties among members from Wheeling Dennison and other points as part of a summer schedule of meetings.
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Brotherhood of Railroad
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Brotherhood of Conductors
Pennsylvania Railroad
Steubenville
Wheeling
Dennison
Knights of Columbus exhibit at Turner Hall gathering
A large Knights of Columbus event last night at Turner Hall marked the sixth Steubenville Council 472 exemplification of the second and third degrees with fifty candidates from Wheeling East Liverpool Coshocton Dennison and Wellsville. Prominent attendees included leaders from West Virginia Ohio and Pennsylvania and a banquet followed by speeches on Calumbianism Duty Fraternity and the Power of Organization. Plans for a state gathering in Wheeling on Decoration Day were announced as Knights from multiple states attended.
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Knights of Columbus
Steubenville Council
Wheeling
East Liverpool
Cosheeton
Dennison
Welsville
East Liverpool Council
P. O. Gavin
Dr. Wingerton
West Virginia
J. J. O'Kane
Father Sullivan
T. J. Duffy
Mast Liverpool
W. A. Maline
Youngstown
Turner Hall
Ranusch
T. Fred Shannon
Hartley
Weapondine
PT. Duity
Edward Dickson
Breubenville
Jo An Weigand
Steubenville
Maline
Youtiastown
Wheeling and Mast
Liverpool
Wheeling Council No. 504
Thouand Knights
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indictment For Beadwell Murder And Legal Notices
Indictment shows Beadwell charged with murder in the second degree in the George Boston case. Nellie Beadwell acquitted on same alleged crime. In Saunders P. Jones v Chamberlain et al sale confirmed with distributions to county treasurer, F E Low, Reyman Brewing Co, Paul Jones & Co, P Welty & Co, and balance to others. Striking miners nationwide seek citizenship papers as courts approach.
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George Boston
Nellie Beadwell
Saunders P. Jones
James F. Chamberlain
Sale
F. E. Low
Reyman Brewing Co
Paul Jones & Co
P. Welty & Co
Weather forecast for Ohio and Washington
May 24 report notes fair conditions tonight with rising clouds and probable showers Friday. Washington forecast emphasizes increasing clouds and chances of rain in the near term. Local temperatures not provided.
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Washington
Ohio
Plum Run mine begins operation amid strike tension
About 100 to 125 nonunion miners were put to work at Plum Run mine after a staged entry with armed guards. Some violence feared as strikers, officials, and journalists watched. Union leaders in Columbus debate possible agreements while operators split on running the mine nonunion. Reports of assassination plots prove unfounded according to miners.
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Plum Bur
Smithfiel
Wabash Station
Western Points
Supt. Cox
Ohio United Mine Workers
Columbus
Ohio
Plum Run
Executive Board of
Oho
Jefferson County
Bridgeport
Trum Run
United States Company
Maccabees Prepare Return Visit From Steubenville
About forty members of the Maccabees of Steubenville visited Wellsburg on Wednesday evening. They were hosted by the Wellsburg Maccabees at C. F. hall after degrees conferred by the Wellsburg team. A literary and musical program followed, with refreshments, and Steubenville guests returned home pleased. Wellsburg Maccabees plan a reciprocal visit on June 7th to host Steubenville in return.
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Maccabees
Wellsburg
Steubenville
C. F. Hall
Order
California Relief Fund Seeks Immediate Contributions
The Executive Committee requests all who wish to contribute do so at once to treasurer Robert McGowan. Societies and banks holding collections for the fund should hand them to the treasurer promptly.
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California Relief Fund
Robert McGowan
Wheeling Council Confers Major Degree at Banquet
The Wheeling council entertained a class of about ninety as the major degree was conferred. A grand banquet followed at the Carroll Club.
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Wheeling Council
Falow
Carroll Club
Miss Mary McDonald to resign from Washington Female Seminary
Washington Pa Observer reports Miss Mary McDonald, principal at Washington Female Seminary, will retire at end of the current term due to onerous duties. Miss Christina Thompson likely to assume sole direction with Thompson previously coprincipal. The school has prospered under their leadership and McDonald is highly regarded by students and staff.
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Mary McDonald
Washington Female Seminary
Washington, Pa
McDonald
Observer
Christina Thompson
Oil well progress in Island Creek and nearby fields
In Island Creek county Lantz & Co. completed No 8 on the Jane Sanders farm and a 10 barrel pumper. Castner Pres. finished No 3 on King Kelty farm with a five barrel pumper. Chartiers Oil Co completed its test on S Warden farm showing a light pumper in Berea grit.
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Island Creek
Lantz & Co
Jane Sanders
Castner Pres
King Kelty
Chartiers Oil Company
S. Warden
Berea
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Philadelphia Press
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