Denominational Talks Rule Presbyterian Assembly In Atlanta
In Atlanta on May 20 denominational issues take center stage as members discuss unity with the United Presbyterian church and possible relations with the Union Theological Seminary while disputes over doctrine continue. Northern Presbyterian advocates press for renewing ties with the seminary amid heated debate.
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Atlanta
Presbyterianism
Southern Presbyterian. Assembly
United Presbyterian Church
Northern Presbyterian
Union Theological Seminary
Poultry Trade Halted as Jersey City Protest Blocks Chickens
Twenty carloads of live chickens were held in Jersey City today as angry buyers refused to receive them. Dealers accuse receivers of stuffing crops with sand and gravel to cover shrinkage in transit. They threaten a boycott until the practice ends. Normally about 125000 fowls move daily.
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New York
Jersey City
Interstate men sentenced in revolver case at Gordon court
Michael Brewer received six months in jail and a $50 fine after a Monday hearing in Justice Gordon's court for carrying a revolver in violation of the state anti weapon law. G W Mathe ney faced the charge. Peter Pasquale was acquitted of the revolver and trespass charges. Constable R J Bartlett arrested the defendants in Byron.
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Michael Brewer
Interstate
G. H. Gordon
G. W. Matheney
Nterstate
Peter Pasquale
Matheney
R. J. Bartlett
Byron
Executors Named for Rogers Will in Probate
Mrs. Elizabeth E. Rogers and D. Ray Rogers have qualified as executrix and executor of the late B. Ferdinand Rogers without bond. Appraisers named are M. Gore, B. L. Pigott and J. A. Fleming.
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Elizabeth E. Rogers
D. Ray Rogers
B. Ferdinand Rogers
M. Gore
B. L. Pigott
J. A. Fleming
Knights Templars Elect Officers in Clarksburg Commandery Meeting
At a Monday night session of Clarksburg Commandery No 14 Knights Templars officers were elected. Eminent Commander W T Merriman Generalissimo John S Flanigan Captain General Benjamin Masheny Senior Warden Morgan Parsons Junior Warden George C Finley Treasurer Charles W Furbee Recorder Fred E Delbridge Standard Bearer Norton L Longabaugh Sword Bearer William A Swager Warder John W Barnes Guards Edward W Wausenstein Clarence H Pue Oxey G Radabaugh Sentinel Edwin K Stont Retiring Eminent Commander Charles S Eliott received his past eminent commander jewel.
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Clarksburg
Knights Templars
W. T. Merriman
John 5
Flanigan
Benjamin
Masheny
Morgan Parsons
George C. Finly
Charles W. Furbee
Fred EB. Delbridge
Norton
Longabaugh
William A. Swager
John W.barnes
Edward W. Wausenstein
Clarence H. Pue
Oxey G. Radabaugh
Edwin K. Stont
Charles S.eliott
Court rules state board of control immune in suits
Charleston May 20 The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals held the state board of control a direct governmental agency so a suit on a contract with the board cannot proceed against the board or the state. The case involved the Milers Supply Co of Huntington for merchandise to a state institution.
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Cy Associated Persm
Charleston
State Board of Control
Supreme Court of Appeals
Mzlers” Supply Company of Huntington
Board of Cotrol
West Virginia G A R Encampment Opens in Huntington
Several hundred Civil War veterans gather in Huntington for the West Virginia encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. J L Caldwell presides as department commander, Mayor Chapman gives an opening address, and Governor Watfeld is slated to attend a camp fire Wednesday night as the event runs for three days.
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Untington
West Virginia
Grand Army of the Republic
J. L. Caldwell
Huntington
Chapman
Watfeld
Henry Vincent killed in riding accident near Hichowe
Henry Vincent aged 58 brother of George Vincent of the Intermediate court of Marion county was killed when a thoroughbred horse threw him and trampled him near Long Run as he rode from the mill to his home. The accident occurred with witnesses nearby and his brother heard the screams. The Intermediate court will adjourn tomorrow out of respect. HAVRE DE GRACE Md May 20 Isaic Heeht president of Tavre de Grace Banking and Trust Company reportedly hanged in a tax company game. temporary insanity cited by family. J. J. Evans of Mannington is attending to business matters there.
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Fairmont
Henry Vincent
George Vincent
Intermediate Court
Marion County
Hichowe
Long Run
Havre DE Grace, Md
Isaic Heeht
Tavre de Grace Banking and Trust Company
Byne
Menocal Inaugurated Cuban President Aims at Growth
General Mario G. Menocal was inaugurated as Cuba's president with a pledge to devote his energies to fostering industry and developing resources. He said Cuba will welcome foreign capital and immigration and seek friendly relations with all nations, especially the United States. Dr Varona named vice president.
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Havana
Cuba
Mario G. Menocal
Dr. Varona
Menocal
United States
Fire destroys Osceola business section in Altoona blaze
A fire in Osceola today wiped out the business district causing about $75,000 in losses. Telephone operators fled the exchange, leaving external links to towns via a lineman on a nearby pole to summon help.
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Amcodaven Pram
Altoona
iFire
Osceola
Clarksburg Schools Release Closing Week Schedule
Prof L Burdette outlines the closing week for Clarksburg schools with a May 25 morning sermon at Glassa In Pirat Presbyterian church by Rev Dr H T McCleland. Activities include May 26 Patrons Inspection Day 2 to 4 pm, May 28 Junior Senior event, May 29 senior class reception and entertainment, May 28 commencement address by Dr Thomas H Lewis on To What Purpose is the Waste, May 30 final promotions 9 am, May 30 Water Street colored high school commencement 8 pm by Rev Dr R W Meadows. Patrons invited. Continued on page 10.
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L. Burdette
Clarksburg
Glasa
Pirat Presbyterian Church
H.T. McCleland
Central School
Central
First Baptist Church
Fish School
Thomas H. Lewis
Western Maryland Colleg
Water Street
Water Street High
Colored
R. W. Meadows
Charleston
Henry M. Flagler Dies at 83 in Florida Home
Henry M. Flagler, 83, railroad magnate and Standard Oil director, died at his winter home in West Palm Beach after several weeks illness. He helped found Rocke...ford and Flagler oil refining, led Florida East Coast Railway, and shaped development of Florida winter resorts. He was born in Canadaigua and once worked a Michigan grocery, later moving to Saginaw and Cleveland to build oil ventures.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Henry M. Flagler
Flagler
Standard Oil Company
Florida East Coast
Canadaigue
Michigan
Saginaw
Cleveland
Rockefeller, Andrews and Flagler
Ouly
Florida
Trial in circuit court over beer bill against former Traders hotel owner
The George Weidemann Brewing Company sues J. G. Beal for 173.25 in a beer bill. Beal claims he sold the Traders saloon to T. B. Stevens who contracted the bill. Earlier term verdict was set aside and retrial ordered. Separately, Domenico Serrao vs Angotti saw a verdict of 51. Judge Haymond Maxwell excused all jurors except those in the box last morning.
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George Weidemann Brewing Company
J. G. Bel
Old Traders
Beal
T. B. Stevens
Domenico Serrao
Thomas Angotti
Haymond Maxwell
Death of Rosemont Coal Company official in Morgantown
Jerome J B Gocke dies at 54 in Morgantown after heart trouble. He leaves three sons and three daughters. his wife died months ago. Funeral at Howesville home once lived in, time pending word from brother Jerome in California. Contests listed in local promotions show contestants and vote tallies for the district pageant.
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Gegree Gocke
Rosemont
Buller
Moxemont
Gocke
Thomas W
Piedmont
J. B
Zanesville
Mr. Gocke
Howesville
Jerome J B. Gocke
California
Little Town in State of Siege Over Golf Championship
Five thousand volunteers guard the Royal and Ancient links in St Andrews, Scotland, amid threats by suffragists to destroy the golf course before the world amateur championship. Citizens and club members form a vigilant committee with guards day and night to protect the course and spectators.
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Tay
Phene ST. Andrews
Scotland
Royal and Ancient Golf Club
Vitro
Senate finance panel hears tariff bill plans and changes
U S Senate finance committee members opened their first meeting in Washington to hear preliminary reports from tariff bill committees and to suggest revisions for the full committee and the Democratic caucus. They reviewed administrative changes on undervaluations and value proclamations by the treasury secretary.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Secretary of the Treasury
Suit Dismissed After Streetcar Strike Settled in Cincinnati
The suit to appoint a receiver for the Cincinnati Traction Company was dismissed in common pleas court after the court learned the street car strike had ended and the purpose of the suit was achieved. Street car service was resumed today across the city.
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Associated PL
Cincinnati
City of
Cincinnati Traction Company
Common Pleas Court
Tramp John Harden Sentenced for Drunken Disorderly Conduct
John Harden was jailed ten days after a six day sentence for drunken and disorderly behavior at a local railroad station. He was also convicted of disorderly conduct aboard a passenger train by Justice Nisewarner and prosecuted by Captain J A Campbell of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad police.
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John Harden
Justeo T. G.nisewarner
J. A. Campbell
Baltimore and Ohilo
Japan Regrets Over California Alien Land Ownership Pact
Tokyo reports Japan regrets the California alien land ownership pact signed by Governor Johnson. Washington's intervention was hoped to fail and public opinion is being pacified, though resistance to democracy grows as the authority of the government weakens since the emperor's death.
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Tokio
Japan
California
Johnson
Washington
Voting Contest Promises Big Bonuses for Subscriptions
Five days remain in Clarksburg's Great 4000 Voting Contest as contestants rush to secure subscriptions and votes. A Holle Chaitig period offers a 14000 extra reward for top work, with prizes including a Paige touring car and a Ford touring car. business men will crown winners as leaders guard their positions and rivals press every move.
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Taeiegram
Wisner
Paige
Iord
Europe
Pimnos
Ana
Yiet
Contestante
Clarksburg
Massachusetts Adopts Law Limiting Parade Flags
A new Massachusetts law approved by Governor Foss prohibits carrying flags other than national, state, or friendly foreign flags in parades. It bans any flag bearing inscriptions against government or religiously obscene or immoral messages from public processions.
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Boston
Mauss
Massachusettes
Foss
Po Alen
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Federation of Labor
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Annual Report of Manufacturers
Sey
PmEsean
Detroit
Mich
John J. Kirby
Dayton
National Association of Manufacturers
Los ‘Angeles
Indianapolis
Américan Federation of Labor
Cfrcer
Knights Templar
Board OF Control
Wy Annociarao Snes Patterson
State Supreme Court
Urree Fys
J. J. Evans
Mannington
Prof. Burdette
Dana Durand
BE. Dank Durand
University of Minnageta
Derand
Senate
J. W. Harris
Wilson
Vincent E. Gocke
Ais
Cecil Anderson
Rina
J. Hy -McGee
Marin
Little Town
Senate ‘Finance ‘Committee
Massachusetts
Shinn
John M. Shinn
Ratem
Belgium
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