Unitarian Conference Opens Sixth Annual Session in Chicago
May 11 report from Chicago notes the Western Unitarian Conference begins its sixty sixth annual session with clergy and lay leaders from Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Michigan Nebraska the Dakotas Missouri and Ontario meeting to discuss church affairs and Sunday School activities headed by A. Safford and regional committee members.
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Chicago
Western Unitarian Conference
Statreag
Aig Fanteranor
Umletars
Amoctation
Lilinole
Pin- Teaoa
Wisendsin
Michicun
Nebraska
Dukous
Stleciuri
Olio
Betts Conferen
Wester Eliartan Sunday School Society
Eas
Fai
Gaicutte
Inia
Minod
Sewing Society Fights Over Postum Coffee Trends
A local sewing society meeting features lively chatter about Postum coffee and drink habits. Members joke about intoxication, old maids, and social banter while one speaker promotes Postum’s appeal, recalling how it spread by word of mouth years ago and urged friends to try it for healthier energy.
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Sam
Kate Beard
Postum
Peatal Curdo Postum Co. Ltd
Bette Creeley
Han
Philosophical and Philanthropic Addresses Across Sessions
The afternoon program featured EP Bicknell speaking on Practical Philanthropy and Prof Shailer Matthews of the University of Chicago addressing The Extra Canonical Sayings of Jesus. Earlier sessions included Method in Delivering Our Unitarian Message by BR Foster of the University of Chicago and The Relation Between Philosophy and Hellaton by Prof.
United States Marshal Sterne Heads to Salina for Court Term
United States Marshal Sterne traveled to Salina for an unusual May term of the United States District Court. Judge Hook had ordered a term to begin May 1 but delayed proceedings to May 21, owing to Fort Scott division session completion. Sterne’s trip aimed to fulfill formalities as the term opened.
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Salina
United States Court
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Ter
Hiw
Nea
Fort Scott
Murnhalliterne
Whist Club Winners and Court Decisiones Mentioned
At the Whist Club a contest concluded with Conners and Murphey as winners amid a crowded room and tense scores. A May Washington note lists Supreme Court decisions rendered today from Bersan involving Newmatt Etha receiver and others. affirmations with costs follow in related cases.
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Murphey
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Washington
United States
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Newmatt
Otto J_ Morasch
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Eirauit Court of the Mint
Rev Orne's 11000 Mile Wagon Mission Reach Topeka
Rev. A. B. Orne and family of Syracuse arrived in Topeka after traveling over 11000 miles in a small wagon. He toured reform schools prisons and poorhouses seeking reforms. He urged naming reform schools Industriel school and called for chaplains religious services and expanded industrial work. He urged homes for dependent children and criticized treatment in jails and poorhouses.
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Syracuse
Topeka
Siiniey
Reform School
Industriel School
Lansing
Fey
Oran
Segular
Indiana
Chicago
Pend's Extract Versus Witch Hazel Rush In Patent Medicine Row
A druggist denounces Witch Hazel preparations as cheap imitations of Pend's Extract. He warns consumers that Pend's has a half century of proven results and cautions against diluted substitutes and parasite brands advertised as the same remedy. The piece cites Pond's Extract as superior and cheaper options fail to match its record.
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Iean
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Indaw
Pend
Admiral Dewey dedicates Farragut birthplace monument
May 15 1900 in Knoxville Tennessee Admiral Dewey dedicates a marble shaft marking the birthplace of Admiral David Glasgow Farragut at Low's Ferry. He praises Farragut and recounts their associations, with presentations from local officials and a miniature portrait given in ivory. The Dewey party then heads to Washington after a Cumberland Club reception.
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George Dewer
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Washington
Supreme Court rules bonds taxable under inheritance laws
The U S Supreme Court decisions hold that government bonds are not exempt from taxation under both state and federal inheritance laws. Legacies and distributive shares are taxed with a two tier rate based on kinship and value, with exemptions for spouses and varying rates for other heirs.
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Supreme Court of the United States
New York
Justice White
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Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promoted as Radical Cure Claim
An article argues catarrh is constitutional not local and condemns washes sprays and ointments. It cites Dr. Alnaworth endorsing Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a superior remedy claiming full relief after one package and no poison or opiate, with tablets sold by druggists at 50 cents to 90 cents for complete treatment.
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Stuart
Naval bill passage and armor procurement details
The act authorizes Navy armor purchase at 445 per ton or, if unavailable, 45 per ton for Maine, Ohio, and Missouri battleships. It funds an armor factory up to 34 million dollars, half immediately available. The committee proposal passed 32 to 1. The Navy secretary must buy five Holland torpedo boats at up to 170000 each. Nelson labeled it the free homes bill. Flynn praised Nelson and observed the bill passing without debate.
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Maine
Missouri
Secretary of the Navy
Nelson
Minnesota
Flynn
Oklahoma
McAshe
M'Kinley Condemned by Methodist Conference on Temperance
The Methodist Episcopal general conference committee on temperance chaired by Samuel Dickie of Michigan adopted resolutions criticizing President McKinley for tolerating the anti-canteen policy and urging an early use of presidential power to remove temptations for soldiers. The report, debated two hours, supported by many against McKinley, contrasts with a minority report from Dr. Jacob B. Prige.
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Chicago
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
Samuel Dickie
Michigan
M. N.johnson
North Dakota
McKiniey
Griggs
United States
SVG
Ostracize Croker over Boer war stance in Epstand
London newspaper urges shunning Richard Croker as the Boer war issue fuels anti Tam many sentiment. It notes Croker’s alleged English hospitality, racehorse ties and influence within Tammany as evidence of perceived duplicity and corruption.
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Express of Today
Richard Croker
Epstand
Tam- Tang
Tammany
Croker
England
Ernee
Havana urges fair elections in square election call
Senor Nunez the governor of Havana province issues a circular to all mayors urging strict justice in elections. He says officials may run but must not abuse authority to seek re election. Civil governor warns against undermining liberty. National party committees asked to nominate real party members and report vote totals.
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Senor Nunez
National Party
Aso
Deficiency Bill Passed Amid Political Tension in House
Washington May 15 The house passed the general deficiency appropriation bill and the military academy bill with little amendment The deficiency bill carried 5 5 million and the general debate centered on political tension The feature was a sharp attack on the administration by Mr DeArmond
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House
DeArmond
Gasoline Tank Explosion Injures Men at Raritan
A tank exploded at a New York gasoline store near A G Wykilf in Raritan on May 15. Fire engines responded but a second tank burst, its flames enveloping and fatally burning two men, A. H. Conse and A. ermal, as firefighters fought the blaze.
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Wykilf
Raritan
A. H. Conse
Aermal
Sensational Carpet Department Prices Begin Here
Local store launches a mass sale to clear carpet stock with revised prices. Offers all wool carpets, Brussels, Wilton Velvets, Moquettes, Axminster, and remnants. linoleum, rugs, drapery, tapestries, shades, and hardware at deep discounts. Call early for more bargains and additional specials.
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Lowell
Wanamaker Board Demands Mayor Disavowal Over Threats
Philadelphia March 15 The board of managers of the municipal league considered John Wanamaker's allegations that Director of Public Safety English threatened to attack his newspaper's personal character unless its editor ceased criticizing the city administration. The board passed resolutions urging Mayor Ashbridge to disavow responsibility and, if needed, resign or have the offending official dismissed after substantiated charges. A witness, T. Te Martin of Dixie, Iowa, described intense coughing until he found relief with Dr King’s New Discovery, praised as a cure for coughs colds and chest and lung troubles, with free trial bottles at A T Waggoner’s drug store.
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Municipal League Today
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English
Wanamaker
Board of Managers
Ashbridge
Sloe
Astbridee
T. Te Martin
Dixie
Dr. King
A. T. Waggoner
TL Kansas
Nee
Stanford Charity Anniversary Endowment Fund Established
On May 15 Mrs. Leland Stanford delivered the heavenly message on the anniversary of her birth at Blanchard Latleop Children's Home. A $75 endowment fund was created to support the institution.
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Sacrament
Leland Stanford
Blanchard-Latleop
Remarkable Cure of Rheumatism in West Virginia Couple
Parsons reports a wife confined to bed for over a month three years ago due to rheumatism. After using Hayeine Chamberlain s Pula Balm a fifty cent bottle, she recovered enough to walk to breakfast the next morning and has had no further attacks. For sale by all druggists.
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Kenna
Jackson Co
W. Va
Madder
Parsons
All Druggicin
Brazil Will Not Seek New Gold Duties on Imports
Rio de Janeiro May 15 The government officially announced it will not ask Congress to impose an additional gold duty on imports. It is possible, however, that the gold duty rate may be retained and a corresponding reduction made in the paper duties.
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Rio de Janeiro
Congresa
Topeka Plans Shoe Factory Location Inquiry
Secretary Anderson of the Topeka Commercial Club is pursuing a proposed shoe factory location. He learned a Ohio company seeks 2,000,000? in capital and asks for an applicant. He offers Topeka as a favorable site with rail access, low rates, and a 40,000 population city committed to growth in Kansas industries.
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Commercial Club
Topeka
Ohio
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Flower of the West Lodge No 208 to entertain members May 22
The officers and members with families of Flower of the West Lodge No 208 Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen will be entertained May 22 by the lodge societies at the hall on Seventh Street and Kansan Avenue. Ladies plan to serve a banda reflecting the usual hospitality.
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Flower of the West Lodge No. 208
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Seventh Street
Kansan Avenue
Trade figures show 10 months exports exceed imports
The April trade statement reports merchandise imports at 75,406,742 with 23,445,007 duty free and merchandise exports at 118,026,507. Over ten months, merchandise exports exceed imports by 455,348,133, while gold imports total 3,255,115 and gold exports rise 800,000. Silver exports reach 4,112,018 as silver imports trail by 17,68,292.
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Washington
United States
Gulde
Snowing in Germany Reported Across Cities
Snow is falling heavily in Leipsin and Chemnite as of this morning with temperatures around 2545. The brief update notes continued snowfall and advises travellers to take caution amid worsening conditions.
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Germany
Leipsin
Chemnite
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