Missionary Meeting at Diocesan Convention Sparks Speech
The May session feature of the Diocesan Convention in Des Moines highlighted missionary work with speakers Crimmer from Shanghai and Crimmer detailing China missions. Funds reported included 105 UES in various church funds, with 358.859 allocated to indigent and infirm clergy. Expenditures totaled 6 007.
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Diocesan Convention Des Mathes
I Dincesean
Thetete Thi Sagy
Ailes Lille Crimmer
Shang
Hai
China
Dis Moines
Preuniter
Manelei
Gavan Oe Vane
Hartford Steamer Hartford Runs Aground In Dense Fog
The Hartford of the Hartford and New York Transportation Company ran aground on Calves Island at the mouth of the Connecticut River in dense fog. Passengers remain on board with no danger reported, and a rescue crew has been sent but no efforts will be made to free the vessel immediately.
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Lyme
Conn
Hartford
Hartford & New York Transportation Company
Calves Island
Connecticut River
Nation eyes massive 76 000 ton battleship plan
A Times Special from Washington reports Congress approves Rear Admiral Benved and the construction board recommendations for a 76 000 ton battleship with heavy armament. The draft would be far larger than any current vessel, aiming for stability and shallow draft to fit harbor limits. Some push for 2 knot speed, others fear limits on maneuverability.
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New York
Navy Department
Gays
Times
Washington
Congress
Benvied
Construction Board
United States
Queen Victoria
Italy
Help for Col Tomlinson Veterans Editors Fund Heals
Veteran editors and friends rally for Colonel W Tomlinson of Kunsts as health declines. Kansans contribute food and aid to support him, with members urged to join the fraternal effort to aid his recovery and honor his years of service.
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Col
Tomlinson
Halsing
Tomiineva
Kunsts
Ante Is & Testigoonlat
Fim
Arend Renicent Kansans
Ens Fraterni
Bear Attack Kills Three Potterfeld Children
In a remote mountainside area about a mile southeast of the settlement, three Potterfeld children ages 2, 6, and 7 were killed and partially eaten by a bear while gathering flowers in the woods near home. A search party found the bodies after being out since Sunday evening. the bear was later located and killed. The parents are left childless.
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Job
E P. Potterfeld
Mary
Whue
Henry
Mattress Makers Strike at Schick Factory Over Racial Tension
Five mattress workers walk out at William Schick's factory after a dispute over a colored employee, Charles Anderson. They accuse Anderson of insubordination and dispute shifts, while Schick promised to remove him but delayed. Strikers, led by J W Wright and others, say the action aimed to block replacements from Lucern and Kansas City. They report picket duty and claim management planned to discharge workers one or two at a time.
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Willliam Schick
Charles Anderson
Schick
Anderson
A15
Lucern
Kansas City
Qwalt
Sohick
Pennsylvanias Find Aboard Central Rail Chiefs Discuss Successor
New York May 22 Tribune reports a meeting at Grand Central Station among A Cassatt president of the Pennsylvania railroad Wiliam K Vanderbilt and other New York Central directors about Samuel H Callaway’s successor It says Western control by Union Pacific and Northern Pacific under discussion and that Pennsylvania and New York Central will act in harmony to protect their interests In the east they already act together The Pennsylvania is said to control the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe and would operate it with Union Pacific and Chicago Northwestern The Morgan Hill Northwestern scheme is viewed with disfavor Also notes death of editor Lallance Huntingum in W Va and river editor Peter Salinnave of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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New York
the Tribune
A. Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wiliam K Vanderbilt
Mck ‘Twombley
New York Central
Grand Central Station
Samuel H. Callaway
Union Parisie
Northern Parish
Old Soakers Coffee Cure Tale From Huntsville Lady
Mrs M Brazier of Huntsville Alabama stopped open coffee after years of health decline and stomach trouble. After trying other beverages she found Postum Food Coffee improved her digestion and sleep after four months, letting her eat foods she desired and regain health.
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Huntsville
Ala
5. M. Brazier
Wes
Canteen Ban Fueled Disorder Among Troops
In New York May 22 report ordered for September 1 will detail how abolition of the army canteen appears to have increased intemperance and discipline problems. Governors Island officers cite pay-day saloon influence, with multiple posts reporting drunkenness, absences, and court actions as troops adapt to monthly pay outside canteen support.
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New York
Brooke
Department of the East
Congress
Port Ethan Allen
Governors Istanit
Department
Governor's Island
Bert Sheridan
Fort Snelling
Adams
Governors Island
Sheridan
Bere Lancer
Fort Hamilton
Fort Schuster
Port Wadsworth
Port Hancock
Willetts Point
Port Totten
Willet's Point
Long Inland Sound
Whitestone
Black
Howell
Fort Cave
Burt Tatten
Collateral En Sight In Harriman Northern Pacific Deal
New York May 2 The Tribune reports bankers allied with the Harriman syndicate say collateral for about 10 million in Union Pacific first and four percent bonds has been posted as security. The plan includes Southern Pacific stock bought in February with bond proceeds and Northern Pacific stock, with Kuhn Loeb & Co. holding significant preferred stock. A collateral substitution clause may allow withdrawal of property. potential partial sale of Northern Pacific holdings may have backed the collateral.
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New York
the Tribune
Harriman
Union Pacific
The
Stock Exchange
Uiion Pacific
Pavillo
Northern Pacific
Tnlon Pacific
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Tts
Sothern Pacific
Kuhn, Loch & Co
Survey Rio Grande by US Mexican Commission Expedition
A US Mexican boundary commission team sails from El Paso to survey the Rio Grande toward the Gulf of Mexico. Led by PD Cunningham head of the US commission, the three-boat party aims to cover about 1200 miles in three months, with limited outside contact for six hundred miles and dangerous rapids along the Grand Canyon section. In London a separate report notes Obuchoff iron works strikers clashing with authorities near Alexandrovsky, with 3500 rioters, two killed, seven wounded, and 120 arrested as soldiers fired on crowds.
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United States and Mexican Commission At Work
Chicago
Chronicle
el Paso
Texas
United States
Rio Grande
PD. Cunningham
United States Commission
Mexico
Grand Canyon
London
St. Petersburg
Obuchoff Iron Works
Alexandrovsky
Congressman Promotes Peruna Remedy in Letter
Longview Texas congressman B C Dewraffenreit touts Peruna across a Washington hotel letterhead, claiming it cures sore throat chronic catarrh and pharyngitis. The missive includes patient anecdotes like Charles D Smyth of Angel’s Camp California praising Peruna as a sure cure with no substitutes.
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B. C. Dewraffenretit
Longview
Texan
Hotel Wellington
Washington
Charles D. Smyth
Angel's
Gal
Peron
Bation
Dr. Hartman
Charles BL Smyth
Eben
Awful Prison Treatment in Bogota Report Sparks Outcry
An official release condemns Colombia's Bogota penitentiary, describing overcrowding and unsanitary conditions affecting over 2,000 political and ordinary prisoners. It cites damp cells, poisoned air, and rampant disease, noting many inmates are youths. The statement reports a resignation of a commander after protests and says fighting may pause briefly while funding is raised.
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New York
Colombia
Bogota
Isingdosh
Ingutaltony
Marcellino Veles
Jesus
Stand In The Way Of Plan To Repair Building
Disjointed report describes pressure from commissioners and a company seeking charter approval to repair the building at grounds. It notes a large portion of capital has been sold and seeks to begin active inquiries or actions related to the project.
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Standard Oil Company
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T. L. King
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Kansas
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Buffalo
Qrester
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Middle States
Western Reserve Country
Lake Erie
Cleverland
Bullals
F. M Byron
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway
Missionary Meeting
Asengers
Monster Battleship
U. S
Wm. Schick
PENN
Santa Fe
Lallance Huntingum
W. Va
Peter Salinnave
Cincininaud Enquirer
Gen. Brooke
Collateral EN Sight
Cong
H.C. Degraffenreld
Charlee D, Simytty
H.l.larsh& CS
West
General Uribs
Colonbia
Calumet
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