Question of Church and Social Conditions Dominates Presbytery Meetings
In Atlanta on May 17 delegates from Northern Southern and United Presbyterian assemblies resumed sessions. A joint committee report on organic union between the Northern and United churches was expected to influence the broader union effort. The Pan-Presbyterian Pentecost tonight will hear a keynote on the church relation to social and industrial conditions with Dr. J A McDonald of Canada as principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Northern Assembly
Mark A. Mathews
Gill Presbyterian Church
America
Southern and United Joint Committee
Associated Reform Presbyterian Church
United
Associated Reform
J. A. McDonald
Canadian Presbyterian Church
Cattanea, Press
General Assemblies
United Presbyterian Church of North America
Presbyterian Church of the
Earth
Presbyterian Church
United States
United Church
Scular
Jesus Christ
Prson
Democratic campaign talked on plans for congressional committee
The Democratic National Committee executive campaign group met with temporary officers of the Democratic congressional committee in Washington on May 17 to discuss administration of patrons for an expanded Senate slate and to establish a working arrangement for the campaign.
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Associated Press
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Democratic Congressional Committee
Bishop Doane Life Marked by Service and Affection
Bishop William Croswell Doane of Albany died at the Manhattan Hotel at 1 a.m. at 81 after a heart ailment. A friend of J. P. Morgan, he founded All Saints Cathedral and funded homes for children. He opposed divorce and woman suffrage, and urged temperance reforms and social uplift.
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Associated Press
New York
William Croswell Doane
Albany
Ceech
Manhattan
Doane
Board of Missions of the
Episcopal Church
Albany N. Y
Bishop Doane
William of
J. P. Morgan
All Saints Cathedral
Meyer Bankruptcy Case Argued In Mobile Court
The case of Morris M. Meyer former wholesale liquor dealer of Mobile filed February bankruptcy with $50 413 liabilities and about $40 000 assets was argued and submitted on exceptions to Referee Ervin report in U S District Court. Judge Toulmin took the matter under advisement as Meyer's counsel contests a 25 cent on the dollar offer to creditors. Accusations from N M UK Company of Louisville and other creditors claimed false oath and improper exemptions including a diamond ring two autos and a $20000 loan allegedly from Mrs Meyer.
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Morris M. Meyer
Mobile
R. T. Ervin
United States District Court
Harry T. Toulmin
Cousel
Meyer
Ervin
Judge Grants Eight Day TRO In Louisville and Nashville Fare Dispute
Judge Grubb issued an eight day temporary restraining order delaying the two and one half cent passenger fare enforcement by the state commission. A Huntsville night session heard arguments. If not renewed on May 28 a permanent ruling will be sought with no appeal if denied.
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Huntsville
Ala
Grubb
Federal
State Commission
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Washington may recognize Huerta soon
May 17 The United States faces a strained relation with Mexico and likely will adopt a definite stance on recognizing the Huerta government. Several states have already extended recognition, signaling possible federal action.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Huerta
Photograph Triggers Westminster Divorce Court Action
A photo of the Duchess of Westminster learning ski running in Murren with instructor Prince Bibesco is blamed for the couple's estrangement. Rumors say the Duke has begun divorce proceedings while Queen Mary and George urged reconciliation, with a counter suit likely.
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Duchess of Westminster
Murren
Prince Bibesco
Roumanian
London
Queen Mary
George
Fta
Duichess
Potsdam Royal Wedding Celebrated in New Palace
In Potsdam Germany on May 17 Prince Henry XXXIII of Reuss married Princess Victoria Margarete of Prussia. The ceremony mirrored Berlin’s May 24 nuptials for Princess Victoria Louise with the German empress supervising the bride’s toilette and placing the historic princess crown on her head. Count August zu Eulenburg led the civil ceremony as grand marshal.
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Associated Press
Potsdam
Germany
Henry XXXIII
Reuss
Victoria Margarete
Prussia
Frederick Leopold
Berlin
Victoria Louise
William
Count August Zu Eulenburg
Stenographer Accuses Pittsburg Schools Chief of Immorality
An investigation into alleged immorality by L. Heeter, Pittsburg public schools superintendent, takes a new turn as a former stenographer from Heeter’s staff affidavits of undue familiarity. Heeter rejects the claim as a malicious lie.
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Pittsburg
Associated Press
L.eeter
Heeter
Board of Education
Indictments Against Fuller After County Shooting
Montgomery May 17 Bonds totaling 2900 were posted by Will J Fuller who shot a black man in the county jail last week Four indictments by the special grand jury charge Fuller with assault to murder in three cases and concealed pistol in one The targets include Albert Tarver Bud Hannon and Morris Hannon The bail amounts vary up to 5080 plus additional bonds noted in the record
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Montgomery
Will J. Fuller
Tower
Fuller
Albert Tarver
Bud Hannon
Morris Hannon
Pecactee Soo
Teamna
Clearing House Banks Real Condition Statement Report
The document presents the actual condition of clearing house banks as compiled by the Associated EW TOR on page 17. It outlines financial standings, reserves, and interbank positions affecting liquidity and settlement reliability.
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Seaa
Mrs Lincoln's Bitter Letters Put Up for Auction
A collection of twelve letters by Mrs Abraham Lincoln, written after Lincoln's assassination, goes to auction next week in New York. One note asks a friend to help sell the black lace gown worn at the inaugural to raise funds for herself and her two sons.
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Associated. Press
New York
Weather Brief for Sunday Evening and Tonight
The forecast calls for showers tonight and Sunday with light to moderate south winds. Temperature and timing indicate outdoor plans may be unsettled.
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Mobile
Mirsisgipfi
Ae Ames
Senate Tariff Bill Delayed as Committees Work
Washington May 11 Senate and House not in session today as tariff bill moves from floor to finance committee for weeks of review. Subcommittees study woodl and cotton goods schedules while advisors Denia and Curtis push administrative amendments giving the treasury secretary power to proclaim general valuations of imports for ad valorem rates.
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Associated Press
Ashington
Senate
House
Finance’ Committee
Simmons
Denia
Curtis
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Segregation of Aliens on Trains Advocated in California
The California state branch of the United Commercial Travelers seeks segregation of aliens on passenger trains. The organization asked the grand council to press the issue with the state railroad commission, citing health and safety concerns as reasons for separation.
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Associated Press
Bacramento
Cal
League of Aliens
California
United Commercial Travelers
Convent
Arizona Alien Land Law Modification Sparks Mexican Protest
Washington reports Arizona’s new alien land law seen as less likely to bar Japan than California's act. Mexicans may protest due to adverse effects on Arizona landowners, while California's Webb bill choice nears final action. Officials discuss delaying California law via referendum amid uncertain signatures.
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Associated Press
Washington
Arizona
Japan
California
Mexico
Johnson
Webb
Calfornia
Allies of Americans seen in British view
The Pall Mall Gazette argues in a May 17 issue that war could erupt between the United States and Japan over California land ownership and Asian settlement. It cites Panama Canal opening and Japan’s internal politics as motives and warns against assuming Japan will refrain from enforcing treaty rights.
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Associated Press
London
Austra
United States
Fall Mail Gazette
California
Japan
Pall Mall Gazette
Panama’ Canal
British Empire
Gunboat Petrel Arrives in Mobile for Week’s Stay
The U S gunboat Petrel arrived in Mobile after delays from Secretary Daniels orders and Pensacola stopovers. Commanded by F J Eines with officers including B F Dillon and J H Marguden, the vessel will host visiting hours daily 1 to 5 PM. The Petrel, part of Admiral Schley’s mosquito fleet, fought near Santiago in the Spanish American War.
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United States
Petrel
Mobile
Pensacola
St. Francis Street
Daniels
Navy Department
Panama City
Fla
F. J. Eines
B. F. Dillon
Kennedy
J. Bright
J. H. Marguden
R. C. Dermott
H. F. Sandlin
C. H. Dragoo
Schley
Santiago
Montgomery offers to swap places with jailed political boss Ruef
San Francisco authorities reveal a letter from California prison chief May Ly Montgomery proposing that Governor Johnson substitute for Abraham Ruef in prison so Ruef could visit his dying father. The missive states Ruef would wear stripes and follow rules during a three month liberty gap, awaiting relief.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
May Ly Montgomery
Fornia Prison Commission
Johnson
Abraham Raef
Ban
Quentin Prison
Raef
Mongomery
Gan
Guaasin
Ruef
Ambassador Opposes Union Nominee Walter Page for China Post
An unsigned letter from the Allrades Council of Greater New York and Charles J Conway objects to Walter H Page's nomination as ambassador to China. They label him hostile to organized labor and urge unions to protest to British and U.S. governments. The note cites Doubie Page & Co and claims the firm replaces workers with boys and that unions are excluded from its strike actions.
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Associated .Prens
Ondon
Walter H. Page
Ceeney
Coffey
Allrades Council
Greater New York
Charles J. Conway
National Brotherhood St Books
Doubie Page & Co
International Typographical Union
Local No. 6
United Kingdom
Conway Repudiated by New York Council
The Neves Brotherhood of Book Binders described as an outlaw group was repudiated by the American Federation of Labor. Peter J. Brady said he would write to President Wilson and Ambassador Page explaining Conway's use of council and union names was unauthorized.
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Associated Press
New York
Neves
Brotherhood of Book Binders
Iapa
Peter J. Brady
Allied Printing Trades Council of
Greater New York
American Federation of Labor
Brady
Wilson
Ambassador Page
Conway
Printing Trades Council
International Brotherhood of Book Binders
Allide Printing Trades Council
International Typographical Union
Police fear trouble as Cincinnati transit strike widens
Police fear serious trouble today as traction company extends operations to break a tie-up caused by the motorman and conductor strike. The company announced plans to open additional lines, with four of thirty eight lines already in operation.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Traction Company
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Atlanta Joint Assembly
C. Doane
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
William of Albany
Toulmin
Westminsters
Henry of
Australia
New Zealand
West Canada
Uncle Sam
Prison Commission
Abraham Ruef
C. L. Conway
London Council
Page
NEW York Council
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