General Assembly of Presbyterian Church Opens in New York
The 105th General Assembly session convened at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington. Delegates filled every seat as Rev Wm G Young, Rev Mu H Roberts, and Rev Dr Wm Alvin Bartlett led proceedings. A resolution urged the U.S. to keep the Columbian Exposition closed on the Lord's Day.
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Washington
General Assembly of
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Presbyterian Church
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Wm. G Young
Danville Ky
Mu. H. Roberts
Cincinnati
Alvin Bartlett
John A. Savage
Cape Pear Presbytery
North Carolina
General Assembly
Lord
W. D. McFarland
Charles A. Dickey
George A. Baker
Philadela
Willis G. Craig
Th Jormick University
Chicago
Calvin W. Stewart
Piiece
Dickey
Stewart
Craig
Baker
Dr. Bartlett
Welcoms
J. T. Foster
Newark
N. J
United States
Z. W. Palmer
World’s Fair Commission
Diocesan Convention Elects Leaders and Debates Roles
The diocese opened under Bishop Lyman with reports on missions and church state. A special five member committee was named to study the Asheville Atkinson School and a plan to elect an assistant or coadjutor bishop was approved, with substantial fundraising and a June adjourned session scheduled.
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Cheshire
Sutton
Marshall
Diocess
Parrish
Ravencroft
Atkinson
Asheville
Christ Church
Messrs
Bat
McBee
Battle
Mary Smith
Chapel Hill
Dr. Marshall
R. H. Smith
Dr. Sutton
Burgwyn
Hillhouse Buell
Buxton
Hunter
St. Augustine’s School
Buell
Wilkes
Patton
Henderson
Warrenton
JB. Batchelor
Bronson
McNeely DuBose
W.W. Jones
J. H. Law
Ravenscroft School
Smith
Murdock
Mr. Pittinger
London
Pittsboro
Raleigh
Raeius
Pettinger
Judge Connor
Pittenger
Messrs. Johnson
Spruill
Barrow
Troubles at Chicago threaten fair music department
Problems in the Chicago fair musical department escalate as Theodore Thomas faces resignation calls. The local directory seeks Thomas's return or possible retirement amid a dispute that could jeopardize nearly a million dollars allocated to the department. The issue will be referred to the board of reference and control.
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Southern Associated Press
Cutcaco
Theodore Thomas
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Board of Reference and Control
Yonkers Hat Factory Destroyed By Fire
Fire destroyed the Yonkers Hat Manufacturing Company plant this morning in Yonkers New York. Loss estimated at 3000000 dollars. About 600 workers rendered jobless by the blaze.
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Yonkers
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Yonkers Hat Manufacturing Company
Devastating Floods Sweep North East as Rivers Rise
Disaster reports from Ohio and Pennsylvania describe widespread flooding. Allegheny and Monongahela rivers surge with many towns submerged, bridges and rail lines washed away, and residents evacuated. Beaver Falls and New Castle face dire threats as upper dams weaken and water expands into streets. Boats navigate flooded areas while officials rush repairs and warnings.
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Penn
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Allegheny
Monongahela
South Side
Sharpsburg
Beaver Falls
Bridgewater
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Lake Erie
New Castle
Shehago
Ees
Richardson
Newcastle
New York
Ghlio
Here
Sharon
Tina Furnace
Townstown
Connemaugh
Stony Creeks
Tivusville
Mississippi Falling Notice and Medical Ad
The Mississippi is described as falling at St Louis and Memphi with rapid rise at Helena and near New Orleans while the Arkansas River mouth shows stationary. Gauge readings include Arkensas City 496 and Vicksburg 482. Red River rising. John Y. MacRae, druggist, promotes Japanese Liver Pellets for constipation and sick headache. 50 pills 25 cents.
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Southern Associated Press
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St Louis
Mempi
Helena
Arkansas
New Orleans
Arksneas City
Vickeburg
Red River
John Y. MacRae
Kerr Craige Possibly Named Third Assistant Postmaster General
Washington May 18 The rumor says Kerry Craige of North Carolina may be appointed third assistant Postmaster General replacing A D Hezen who has resigned. Craige, a prominent North Carolina lawyer, previously served as an internal revenue collector and is noted for declining six congressional nominations. Banks in Brunswick closed their doors today under examination.
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Southern Associated Press
Wasuinctos
Eckels
John T. Carskedan
West Virginia
Brunswick
First Nations Bank
Oglethorpe National Bank
First National Bank
Oglethorpe Bank
North Carolina
Confederate Flag Gift at Richmond Bazaar Honors Edgeworth Seminary
A Confederate bazaar at Richmond armory raised 28418 for soldiers and museum efforts. Edgeworth Seminary Greensboro crafted a North Carolina flag presented to Guilford Gray in wartime by Miss Mary Morehead, later donated to NC ladies and given to the museum relief fund. A May 19 report notes Rev. Minnegerode’s illness prevents attendance at reinterment services.
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North Carolina
Southern Associated Press
Rireumont
Armory
Confederate Soldiers and Sailors’ Monument
Jef Davis
Ellyson
Confederate Museum
Edgeworth Female Seminary
Greensboro
Mary Morehead
Guilford Graya
Eary
Morton Wortham Sloane
Baltimore
Appomattox
Chas. Minnegerote
Ricamont
Minnegerode
Alexandria
St. Paul’s Church
Davis
Jefferson Davis
Baltimore to China as Asiatic Station flagship
Navy Department to send the cruiser Baltimore to China as flagship of the Asiatic station. The move ties to broader China policy debates and prep for a long foreign cruise. The fragment mentions Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Sage’s Catarrh Remedy as advertised medicines with money-back guarantees.
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China
Navy Department
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