Presbyterians Debate Closer Handling of Unfit Teachers
Reports to the general assembly show efforts to dismiss unfit instructors without splitting the church. Dr. Young and Elder McDougall push for managerial flexibility, while the committee continues work. The assembly adjourns for a 2:30 p.m. session as boards report missionary progress and education needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Young
Presbyterian General Assembly
Princeton
General Assembly
Thomas McDougall
Cincinnati
McDougall
Presbyterian Church
Roberts
Brown
Presbyterian Finances Show Gains Yet Strains Remain
Washington May 20 The annual church board reports show overall growth with total receipts of 2 799 662 dollars, a 173 765 increase from 1892. The church erection fund aided 269 applications totaling 105 391 in grants and 61 192 in loans as funds run short.
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Washington
Assembly
Ent
Rance
Temperance Committee
Aig
Board of Church Erection Funds
Board of Aid For Colleges and Academies
Missions For
Board of Relief
Papala Pagere
Tourgee to Attend Anti Trust Conference
Albion W. Tourgee, president of the National Citizens' Right association, informs Governor Nelson that New York Governor Flower refused to send a delegate to the anti trust conference. The Chicago meeting is set for the first Monday and Tuesday of June, with Tourgee seeking shared remedies to curb a perceived modern evil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Nelson
Albion W. Tourgee
National
Citizens’ Right Association
Flower
New York
Chicago
Tourgee
Congress
Representative Wilsons Tariff Bill Now Under Study
A Washington special reports Representative Wilson of West Virginia is drafting a tariff bill with expert and amateur help. The measure is expected to be ready when Congress convenes and is said to align more with the Chicago platform, backed by strong organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
New York
Washington
West Virginia
Chicago
William Pinkney Confesses Fatal Shot in Bowie Murder
William Pinkney admits he alone killed Francis M. Bowie and that Don Barber was not present. Pinkney’s confession clears Barber of the murder charge and avoids the death penalty for Barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariporo, Mo
William Pinkney
Don Barber
Francis M. Bowie
Mr. Bowie
Barber
Fire destroys Starbuck Union Pacific round house
Fire at Starbuck Washington in the Union Pacific round house spreads to machine shops tanks and coal bunkers destroying 13 engines and contents. Reported total loss about 500000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Wash
Union Pacific Company
Starbuck
Heavy Rains Disrupt Mexican Railways Across States
Heavy rains in Hidalgo Oaxaca and Vera Cruz cause washouts on Mexican Central Mexican Southern and Hidalgo railroads with thousands of dollars in damage and traffic delays. Drought persists in Zacatecas and San Luis Potosi as rainfall has not yet reached those areas.
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City of Mexico
Hidalgo
Oaxica
Vera Cruz
Mexican Central
Mexican Southern
Zacatecas
San Luis Potosi
Commission Debates Sunday Opening At Fair
Directors face await National body action on Sunday opening rules. Indications point to gates possibly closing this Sunday with no local decision until Monday. Officials warn no action can occur without federal guidance or a formal rule change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Commission Seeks Sunday Opening Restrictions At Grounds
The commission, joined by Myers Huntley and others, debates Sunday opening rules for the exposition. A near unanimous motion to close gates this Sunday passes, opposing the theater and the law. The First Presbyterian club telegram urges suppression of Chicago nullification and to guard gates with troops if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natio
Farr
Hessioner
Myers Ohio
Maj Vy
Minority
Law of Congress
Boston
First Presbyterian Club
Cleveland
Washington
First United Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Prairie Du Chien Fight Leaves Man Critical After Axe Injury
A dispute about eight miles east of Prairie du Chien Wisconsin ended in a fight between William McClure and John Quilligan. McClure was badly cut on the head with an axe and is in a very critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie DU Chien
Wis
William McClure
John Quilligan
McClure
Northern Iowa Veterans to Hold Annual Encampment
Northern Iowa Veterans association plans a two day encampment in Mason City on June 6 and 7 expected to attract about 8000 veterans.
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Veterans of Northern
Thomas Has Not Resigned From World’s Fair Music Post
Cui¢anco May 20 Theodore Thomas has not sent in his resignation as musical director of the world’s fair. It is believed he will wait for the board of reference and control to rule on the dispute between the national commission and the board of local directors before acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homas
Cui¢anco
Theodore Thomas
Board of Reference and Control
National Commission
Rockefeller Gives $150000 More to University of Chicago
Chicago May 20 John D Rockefeller increases support with a additional 150000 to the University of Chicago to unlock Martin A Ryersons 100000 gift contingent on raising 400000 more.
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Rockefeller
Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Martin A. Ryerson
Bank Proprietor Schureman Arrested After Exchange Bank Collapse
W H Schureman owner of the Exchange Bank at Normal, Ills, arrested five times on charges of receiving deposits while insolvent after bank failure Tuesday. Liabilities are unknown, assets listed at 3500 dollars.
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Nker Schureman
Broominetoy
Ills
W. H. Schureman
Exchange Bank
Normal
Gould declines Pacific Mail presidency. Huntington to take helm
George J. Gould refuses a new term as president of Pacific Mail Steamship due to pressure from other business. C. P. Huntington will succeed him as head of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Gould
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
C. P. Huntington
Panama Railroad Withdraws Steamer Service May 20
New York report states Pacific Mail and Panama road companies have settled their diffi culties and the Panama railroad will withdraw its steamer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pacific Mail
Panama Road Companies
Panama Railroad
US Engineer David C. Houston Dies in New York
New York May 20. David C. Houston an engineer in the United States army died at St. Vincent's hospital of complications. He was 58 years old and a native of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David C. Houston
St. Vincent’s Hospital of
Foreign Representatives 4 20
The report lists numerous representatives from states including Illinois Indiana Michigan Minnesota New Hampshire Ohio Florida Georgia Nevada and Wisconsin with several from Oregon Austria and other regions noted in the record. It details members such as Clancy Camp Cochran Graham Ryan Tabor McMillan Bartholdt and White among others with party affiliations implied.
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Tizens
Ireland
Clancy
Campa
Cochran
Graham
Ryan
ecCann
Ilinois
Weack
Micl N
McAlees
Penn- Tabor
Indiana
McMillan
Michigan
Minnesota
Gallinger
New Hampshire
White
Ohio
Any
Kiefer
Minnesa
Bartholdt
Missouri
Ber
Brickner
Wisconsin
Infanta Eulalia Arrives with Royal Party in Washington
The Infanta Eulalia and her party disembarked from the Infanta Isabel at 4 p m in New Jersey. A military escort led by Colonel Henry met the party at Pennsylvania Station and accompanied them to the Arlington hotel. Secretary Gresham attended the station to represent the president.
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Washington
Wersey City
N.J
Infanta Eulalie
Arlington Hotel
Secary Gresham
Rival claims cloud Hawaiian minister recognitions
In Washington on May 20 the question of which Hawaiian ministers to officially recognize remains unsettled. If Thurston is named by the provisional government the Royalists would counter with Paul Neuman, and vice versa. No official decision has been received, though potential complications are acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biashington
Thurston
Paul Neuian
Boiler Blast Destroys Buildings and Kills Two in Eldora
A boiler explosion at the Electric Light works in Eldora on May 20 demolished three buildings and fatally injured Fireman T. Temple and A. E. Cribly. Both men were buried in the debris, while several other structures were damaged and plate glass windows shattered throughout the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora
Des Mars
Era
A. E
T. Templem
Chicago Newspaper Men in Lack
Washington May 20 Secretary has appointed Mr Clinton William Elerey Curtis of Chicago editor Mr Furbish an editorial Chicago newspaper man honored with an appointment in one day Frank Brooks of Illinois will go as consul to Trieste Austria Hungary veteran newspaper man at present ending on the Chicago Tribune George of Illinois appointed consul to s is also a Chicago newspaper
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Avashington
Clinton
William Elerey Curtis
Furbish
Frank 4. Brooks
Illinois
Nsul
Trieste
Austria-Hungary
Chicago Tribune
George
Ilinois
Pike mining strike hits Ebb City district
Ebb City Kansas May 20 The uprising among coal miners has begun with most shafts in the district shutting down. Miners in nearby districts plan similar action and say thousands will be idle as the new mining law awaits fall entry. Camp at Fort Snelling Minn May 20 Shattuck military school's cadets will head to Fort Snelling June 2 for ten days.
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Ebb City
Kan
Ers
Fort Snelling
Afaribault
Minn
Shattuck Military School
Pears Soap Ad Promotes Health Over Beauty
Fragment discusses Pears Soap slogan misreading and reframing beauty as health. It notes the line beauty is to train and argues health is the true beauty, with Pears portrayed as a provider of health benefits.
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Committee On Seminaries
Presbyterian Boards
Board of Foreign Missions
Japan
China
Corea
Siam
Laos
India
Persia
Syria
Africa
Mexico
Central America
South America
Board of Home Missions
Board of Education
Nebraska
Kansas
Presbyterian Finances
National Do
Huntington
Gould
Infanta
Consolidated Land & Egation
Daxota Avz
Huron
Buggies
L. A. Longstaff
Huron, S. D
E. H. Boos,o
J Hoertaking
Aan
Dakota Avenue
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