26 May 1910
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Newspaper
The Dillon Herald
Location
Dillon, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1910
Page
1
Reports from Washington Chicago London Baltimore and Providence describe Halley’s comet and sunspot activity. Observers note potential Earth interaction with the comet’s streamer and discuss spectra, tail curvature, and possible missed passages.
Washington special reports Senators Hale and Gallinger condemned armaments buildup while debating the naval disarmament bill. The measure carries 133 million dollars, with Hale arguing annual naval costs would not be reduced.
The North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh announces October 17 to 22 with stake purses totaling 2100. The Big Thursday event offers 1000, plus two 500 purses and a 100 purse. Virginia Carolina Georgia circuit totals 70000 in stake, class, and running races across 70 000. The circuit aims to outpace prior tracks on the NC Agricultural Society track.
The sixteenth quarrennial session of the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South adjourned after debates on funding for wornout preachers and a disputed creed wording. Bishop Collins Denny was elected secretary of the college of bishops. An education board secretary salary rose to 3600, and 12000 was approved for the Pacific Methodist Advocate. A proposed uniform divorces law was referred to a five member committee. the conference adjourned sine die without resolving the creed issue.
Frederick W. Kerby, recently discharged by Secretary Ballinger, will join the Washington newspaper association to which he gave a statement about regaining work in the Secretary’s office. He will likely be in Cleveland.
In New York, officials push sanitation reform and special education as main tools to combat hookworm infection, stressing public health and school interventions amid debates on policy effectiveness.
A wide array of items covers ceremonies and anniversaries, political conventions, legal notices, and social church events. Notable notes include President Tait set to deliver the June commencement at Bryan Mawr College, a New Orleans convention on credit investigation funds, and the Ohio Valley Exposition advertised in Cincinnati. Also mentioned are the Spartanburg Confederate reunion, a widow from New York revealing limited estate, and various societal updates from Hawaii to West Virginia.
The Southern Railway industrial department released a 32 page annual directory of textile mills in cities and towns served by the Southern Railway and Mobile and Ohio Railroad. It lists mill names, capacities, output types, and power used.
The first session of the National Association of Piano Dealers of America featured a caustic critique of Congress and the merchant marine policy, labeling it criminal. Arraignment of the Interstate Commerce Commission was hinted, suggesting ICC members favor railroads over the public.
In Waynesboro a local boast is eclipsed as Lulu Kreps daughter of John B Kreps Mercersburg High School graduate this week has not missed a day nor been tardy in 12 years.
RE E Gardner, superintendent of Lockanosset School for Boys at Howard, urges positive guidance in industrial training at the seventh annual session of the national conference on education of backward, truant, delinquent and dependent children. He stresses not telling a child how bad he is, but showing him how useful he can become and that good is expected from everyone. He argues this approach helps boys recognize their potential and contributes to their rehabilitation.
The Southern Railway Company announced plans to display Southern products this fall at several major fairs in the North and West. The displays aim to attract desirable settlers and will be witnessed by at least one million people outside the South.
In Oil City Pennsylvania a Special A package containing 32024.24 in paper and silver money was stolen from the Adams Express Company offices early Thursday. Police report unclear details and suspects. Detectives are investigating the theft and reviewing security footage.
Secretary Uncle Jimmie Wilson of the Department of Agriculture releases the 1909 Year Book. The publication aims to aid the intelligent farmer with practical knowledge. The message highlights distribution figures: each Representative receives 897 copies and each Senator 1,100 copies for nationwide outreach.
In New York Special Charles Heike, secretary of the sugar trust, described as the “man higher up,” faces a jury on charges of conspiracy to defraud the government through false sugar weighing. The case, before Judge Martin in the U S District Court, is poised to be a major legal battle.
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King Edward VII was carried through central London to Windsor in a vast state funeral. Crowds surged along routes from Westminster Hall with royal guards and dipped colors as foreign dignitaries and former presidents followed. The day stayed clear and hot as hundreds fainted or were injured in the crush. In church news, bishops vetoed a name change for the Methodist Church, delaying the constitutional vote until next General Conference.
An extraordinary Proak, Lancaster district reports a sow near Pleasant Hill township gave birth to a litter featuring a monstrous pig with a duck head and decayed, exhibited in town on Saturday. the creature died soon after. In Montgomery a supreme court ruling prevents whiskey gifts to the sick, clarifying legality in Presley Clarke case and neighbor illness.
A fragmentary report shows discussion on coffee pricing and tariffs. German coffee costs 7 cents per pound with a tariff. U.S. coffee has no tariff. Representative Longworth answers questions about New York coffee arrivals and related costs including roasting and preparation, noting consumer price around 25 cents per pound.
Northern Presbyterian Assembly at Atlantic City appoints Rev. Charles Little of Wabash Indiana as moderator on Thursday afternoon after a vote that included a nomination by John C. Cheney national representative. The gathering highlights include honors extended to Dr. Bachmen of Chattanooga and remarks about family ties to Presbyterian ministry.
Dickson Tennessee special judge Joseph H. Pussell of Columbia was elected moderator by acclamation as the Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly completed its formal organization. Committees were appointed and the assembly began its work at Thursday night’s session.
Representative Bilvester C. Smith of California indicated in a speech before the United Typothetac America convention that the House committee on post roads and post offices would soon report a bill to require the government to discontinue printing return cards on stamped envelopes.
London dispatch reports Mr Roosevelt’s throat is more obstinate than expected. A London specialist is treating him as quietly as possible as his condition worsens over several days.
George W. Cole man, a $12-a-week alerk at National City Bank, identified as leading a guilt to loot instt. Sa Fung gti Fedora pat Pde.
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