Japanese Reverse Reported at Kin Chau in early May
Readers are informed a Japanese reverse occurred near Kin Chau with Japanese forces retreating after a brief engagement. The report notes Russian actions around Port Arthur and Yalu river, plus troop movements and hospital arrivals, as well as British press reaction to Russia's war stance.
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Tussia
Petersburg
Sian
Ibn
Pepers
M. Frubail
Pekli
Oe Viyerin
Russia
Uremikado
Europe
Salvation Army blockaders freed by judge in Independence
Seven Salvation Army members arrested for street blockading in Independence appeared before Judge Kingsley and were discharged on city attorney’s instruction. The group had been holding meetings at the Cherryvale M E Church and claimed to act for religious reasons amid circus crowds. Police said they did not intend to molest but urged compliance with day only regulations. Senator Burton criticized the officers’ conduct as worse than the charges against the group.
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Salvationists
Jorihy
Kingsley
Piper
Pralae
M. E Churca
Cherryvale
Straete
Burton
Orameruae
Ania
Independentes
Massacre report details Moro attack in Mindanao
A May 15 Camp Overton dispatch from Mindanao reports a massacre on May 22 at a restaurant near Mala bang on the southern coast. Fifty three Filipinos including workers and families of U S military government staff at Meiabang were killed by datto Alis and Morros from Ris Grande valley while asleep, their chief and followers fleeing before alarm. President reappoints WL Distin as Alaska surveyor general. Bitten base. Weather outlook notes scattered rain and wind.
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Manila
Day Resigns from Episcopal Board at General Conference
Bishop J I Day, elected to the episcopal board, resigns during the California May 22 gathering. He states no coercion or material motives guided his decision and cites conscience and duty to Christian education. Conference votes to accept the resignation and to refrain from electing new general superintendents.
Local Bishops Remembered During Lenten Fast Services
Excerpts from a local paper note rapid exodus of private items, a Thursday fine for concealing new bishop, and memorial services held for bishops who died during the Lent season.
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Peces Privitenes
Ccoceccrasine
Aw Gay
Warden Jewett to be Arrested for Contempt of Court
Johnson county sheriff will arrest Warden Jewett of the penitentiary on a contempt charge after he refused to transport a prisoner. The case centers on a habeas corpus writ against Jewett in Johnson county district court. The attorney general will pursue further habeas corpus actions in the supreme court to resolve court jurisdiction questions. Howard, jailed under an indeterminate sentence, remains at the penitentiary pending a warranted writ.
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Jewett
Johnson County
Johnsen
Howard
Cimbe
District Court
Attorney General's Department
Lansing
Janel
Leavenworth
Tibet Campaign Casualties Report Amid Burning Farms
Dispatch from London military correspondent on Tibet operations notes Colonel Brander leading forces that burned three enemy-occupied farmhouses. Two of the troops were killed, Hodgeson wounded, about 30 Tibetan losses and 57 British casualties since the mission began. Diplomatic efforts deemed useless to secure the frontier.
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Bes Shem Bay
Gerrion
Nel Young
Reed
Jaar
Aivn
London
Gpang Ter
Phibet
Brander
Stichs
Hodgeson
Thureday
Oviler
Day Is Chosen Bishop At Syracuse University
Los Angeles May 23 Dr J R Day chancellor of Syracene university was chosen Bishop on the fourteenth ballot receiving 474 of 696 votes cast This completes the election of general superintendents Four missionary stations to be chosen and the conference may ballot on one for Africa and two for southern Asia
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Los Angeles
Cot
J. R Day
Syracene University
Naliote
Auperintengents
Africa
Asia
Invited to White House and church union talks
President Roosevelt invited the Methodist Protestant conference to the White House for Thursday. A special street committee was authorized to address church union and a broad Protestant expression on remarriage after divorce. The United Presbyterian Church assembly referred the issue to a committee for study with religious education leaders backing the proposal.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Methodist Protestant Conference
White House
Stleet
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church
J. ©. Gilbert
Society of Religious Education
A Mormon Trick: Reed Smoot Case as Publicity Stunt
John Merritte Driver calls the Reed Smoot inquiry a Mormon trek aimed to push church doctrines before the public. He contends the senate investigation served as a publicity stunt, while noting President Smith testified readily and the Mopcohe affair spurred a campaign of education and condemnation.
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Chicago
Ciry
John Merritte Driver
People’s Church
de Driver
Senate
Tormons
Dr. Driver
Smith
Contests and court fate in the Kansas thirteenth district race
The Supreme Court fight over the Second district congressional contest focuses on disproving any conspiracy by the contest board and Bow esock supporters while Allen’s team argues the court must rule on legal questions behind the miners ministerial acts. Attorney General Coleman and Secretary Burrow deny Wells findings and underscore the legal questions, with a June session set to hear affidavits and potential writs as Anthony’s bid in the First district lingers.
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Supreme Court
Burrow
Bowersock
Bow
Contest Board
Afr
Allen
Mets
Coleman
Burrows
H. G. Larimer
Bontiiock
Fort
Wella
Wyandotte
Hays
Jenks
Au-ditor
Wells
Str
O. Tucker
Lawrence
Bewerisck
Tucker
Bowerseck
Drexy
Wilder
Or. Anthony, Jr
Congresnin Curtis
Leivenworth
Hite
Anthony
Weather Outlook Warm and Clear Across Missouri
Warm, sunny day with clear skies tonight and Tuesday. Missouri forecast calls for warmer conditions, with light rain possible Saturday night in Kansas City and northern areas. Temperature readings across towns show mid 60s to mid 80s, winds from the northeast at 76 miles per hour in places, government hourly data noted.
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Corn and Wheat Region
Missouri
Raine
Trace
Kansas City
Leon
Toronto
Fort Scott Strand
Colonie
Baker
Dodger City
Fort Scott
Presbyterian panel urges ministers to refuse marriage to divorcees
A special committee report to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States recommends ministers refuse to perform marriages for divorced individuals. It argues such unions conflict with church standards and urges cooperation with other churches to promote ecclesiastical unity and shield church and state from peril.
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Buffalo
N. J
Presbyterian Church of the
General Assembly
Inter Church Conference On
Women’s Federation endorses Decker for president vote
St Louis May 2 The General Federation of Women’s Clubs session adopted a motion to not tax elective posts, a victory for Mrs Sarah Pratt Decker’s presidential bid. The body also backed using influence to curb advertising and postponed a dues reform proposal tied to club membership size.
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St. Louis
Mt Todays Séssiom
Feders— Ton
Womers Clube
Sarah Pratt Decker
Gneral Federation
Ormande the World Famous Racehorse Dies in California
San Francisco May 23 Ormande the world famous horse is dead at the Mento Park stock farm of W C D McDon due to relieve great suffering from paralysis foaled 1549 son of Ben D Or Lily Agnes and owned by the Duke of Westminster he won every race he started in and earned for his owner 142 324 He wiped all three British turf classics Two Thousand Guineas Derby and St Leger He was valued at 160 000 for breeding purposes Function City Run May 2 seven Manhattan and Wrote boys were arrested for beating their wax to this city on a paneeamer train They were released on promise to appear in Justice court next day only three did so Six Manhattan boys paid their fines and returned home
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Japan
Chefod
Port Artur
Danny
Port Arthur
Berides
Paine
Port
Fort Ariong Ip
Sara
Tallén
Heard Oring
Berlin
Mos
Frankfurter Zettung
Weith Frei Harbin Whder
Tie
Korlinsky
Tenotiwich
Harbin
Frankfurter Zeitung
Rai
Han L¢Re
Sus Fimsian
San Francisco
Cal
Ormande
Biese
Mento Park
W. C
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Boye
Justice’n Court
Train Death in Nevada Leads to Prison Arrests
An apparent rail tragedy in Nevada involved a man who leaped from a moving train and died, prompting authorities to arrest another man tied to the incident. The case links to Hero Ohio and Chicago areas, with ongoing investigations and official statements pending.
Untrammeled Prospects Raise Questions About Rules
In a terse briefing, officials discuss potential changes to procedural guidance. The dialogue hints at removing explicit unit rules and leaving enforcement to broader interpretive standards without firm directives. No names or dates are provided.
Democratic State Convention Debates in Columbus
Leaders meet in Columbus to plan the Democratic state convention with Webb Huntington likely secretary of state. Hearst delegates contest district and county votes for St Louis, while no endorsement for president appears favored. Multiple contest hearings and no clear alignment expected before the sessions begin.
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Columbus
Webb FP
Huntington
Hearst
Ohio
Henrat
St. Louie
Friends of
Coronel
James Klbourne
Judean Harmon
Cincinnat
Jearat
Packer
Women blamed for gossip and press 1900s debate in St Louis
In St Louis on May 22 at a General Federation of Women's Clubs session, Maelyne K. Stone, general manager of the Associated Press, accused women and gossip of fueling scandal in newspapers, insisting women and the press are the two great powers shaping public life. The talk covered suffrage, domestic science, and the value of female financial independence, with other speakers urging respect for home life and education of girls. The event also featured Canadian and New York speakers.
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St. Louis
Americus
Maelyne K. Stone
General Federation of Women's
Chilw
Jonr
Mallens
Federation
Mr Stone
Dar
Florence
Hayward
Th Lewald
Lavinia i
Snd
Federation Nipelitie
Nelite Kedete Jones
Michikat
Jonne
Wil
Hondress
Canada
Mary Hove
Maryling
G Brooks
Melanchusetta
Frederick Nathan
New York
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Tolay
Kin Chots
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Dusinssemion
Fiona
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Hurike
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Jaoe
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Toge
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Episcopal Board
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der Turkley
Wright
J. BR. Day
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William E. Oldham
Methodist Conference
President Roosevelt
Reed Smoot
State Contest Board
MR. Wells
Anthony Case
David M. Dale
Wichim
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Kansas
D. W. Pblaine
Pratt County
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Kirkpatrick
Tom McNeal
Agaltst Geer
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Clark
Gorm Davies
Presbyterian General Assembly
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Nevada
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