Relief for India Meeting Raises Famine Aid in Kansas
The Topeka movement for India famine relief raised about 21 000 in cash with additional pledges from many supporters. Governor Stanley presided at a half full Methodist church as Rev Sheldon urged immediate action including corn donations and subscriptions to fund roughly 4 300 bushels of corn for delivery to Topeka. Local leaders and citizens, including Jay CAL Rebeldon and Mulvane, pledged to mobilize resources while discussions continued at nearby churches and libraries.
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Topeka Xpitad
State of
Kansas
India
Methodist
Devel
Stanley
Hiabop Aalt
Dallas
Jay
Cal. Rebeldon
Wnlet
Topeka
Shelton
Tonteht Ta Art & Moyerment
Shehkion
Louis Kfepech
Kans
Sheldon
Ataniey
Chas J. Diwn
John H. Mulvane
Eho Clings Ph Cotinwiig
Eumant Bee
Ernor
IT. Se Sprast
Thasss Page
Army of paupers roils Ponce Puerto Rico relief crisis
In Ponce crowds of 2000 wait for aid as the Porto Rican Benevolent Society provides food. Delegates report ongoing hunger and calls for work while political bosses may direct relief requests. Officials note weekly rations and new contracts to fund further aid.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
Porto Rican Benevolent Society
San Juan de Portn Rico
Aulus Buenos
Aguias Buenos
Rosa
Kansas City to Build New Democratic Convention Hall
In Kansas City a mass meeting at the Commercial Club resolved to construct a new Democratic convention hall to be completed for the national event. Projected cost is 360,000 with 224,500 available from a mix of insurance funds and cash subscriptions, including a major electric company gift to supply lighting. The plan envisions three 8-hour work shifts to accelerate construction and deliver a modern froproot venue.
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Kansas City
Aly
Worcester Machine Screw Company Names Officers in Standings
Worcester Mass April report shows Worcester Machine Screw Company entering a combination with officers listed including President C E Roberts from Chicago, Vice President A W Gifford of Worcester, Secretary George of Detroit, Treasurer M Raw Trail of Chicago, indicating corporate linkage and leadership.
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Worcester
Mass
Worcester Machine Screw Company
Prncni
C. E Roberts
Chicago
A. W. Gifford
George
Detroit
M. Raw‘Trail
Large Industry Combination Aims At Better Manufacturing
The combination, among the largest in the country, will not offer much of the company in the market and no outside capital will come. Prices will not advance. The purpose is to secure more advantageous conditions of manufacture with no changes in the arrangement of the four plants.
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Tampa
First Gun Fired In Russo Japanese Skirmish At Sea
Vancouver dispatch reports a Japanese battleship and a Russian cruiser clashed near Hakodate on March 4. The Russian torpedo failed to hit. the Japanese ship escaped unscathed as Russian forces reportedly pressed railway work to Amur and planned to claim Yien Cok this spring amid fort repairs at river entrances.
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Vancouver
B.C
Russia
Japan
Omprs
Hakodate
New Chwang
Amur
Goe
Pekin
Imperial Chinese Railway
Yien Cok
Attacks on Catholics Spark Vatican Crusade Rumors
A report from New York on April 6 cites Rev. Dr William Burt of Rome haltingly attacking the Houma Catholic church and its stance toward Methodist missions. Burt, superintendent of Italian missions, claims Vatican orders seek to crush Methodism in Rome and to destroy one of the church’s important works. The sentiment stirs concern over religious tensions and conversions in Rome.
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New York
William Burt
Rome
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