Mystery surrounds Lukens death and confession
A New Orleans dispatch reports that Mrs. Kate Jarreau confessed to pushing Earl C. Lukens, manager of the New Orleans branch correspondence school, causing his accidental drowning on August 31 after a yacht trip. Lukens’ body was recovered two days later as police hold Jarreau as a witness.
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Tribus Rom
New Orleans
Earl C. Lukens
Lukes
Lukens
Kate Jarred
Richard
Hans Heig
Jarreau
Reig
Council Grove Revival Sparks Conversion Surge
In Council Grove Kansas on September 9 the Olive brothers lead union revival meetings in a tent that has been active for a week drawing about 18 persons to profess Christianity. The vigorous evangelical effort continues with ongoing services and efforts to spread the gospel.
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Olive Brothers
Council Grove
Kan
Bishop Vincent Arrives Chicago for Talks on Missions and Fund
Bishop John H. Vincent of the Methodist Episcopal church arrived in Chicago from Zurich to confer with Bishop Hartzell on missions in South Africa and the twentieth century fund, noting 10,000,000 still to raise of the 50,000,000 goal. Congregational ministers in Chicago urged ending the coal strike, appealing to both sides to seek amicable settlement or submit to arbitration.
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Chicago
John H. Vincent
Methodist Episcopal Church
Zurich
Switzerland
Hartzell
South Africa
Methodist Church
Eecoue
Board of Arbitration
Farewell Letter From Dr Heber Newton To All Souls
The Rev Dr R Heber Newton, rector of All Souls Episcopal Church for 33 years, writes from Long Island his valedictory before leaving for the University Church at Stanford California. He explains illness limited sermonizing at resignation and his desire to aid young men and women in shaping character at Stanford. He sees the move as a fitting honor and hopes to continue work despite climate and new surroundings. Also notes a Kansas City excursion by special train on Sept 15 with tickets at local druggists and committees.
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All Souls’ Episcopal Church
R. Heber Newton
University Church of
Leland Stanford, Jr. University
California
Newton
Long Island
Trania
All Souls
University Church
Leland Stanford, Jr
Kansas City
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Wagoner's
Stanafield
Lacey
Centennial News From the Far North Arrives at Nome
The Northwest Centennial with Captain C F Strand arrives from Nome bearing updates on Nome bound ships The Oregon is 130 miles north of Uninak Pass signaling continued Arctic activity The Bear reaches Nome on August 21 with Metelkeep a Cape Prince of Wales native aboard after a stabbing incident with an Esquiman medicine man Meterkeep and victim held for preliminary examination.
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CF. Strand
Oregon
Nome
Uninak Pass
Northwesternberian Company
Silfon
United States Revenue Cutter
Bear
Arctic
Metelkeep
Cape Prince of Wales
Esquiman
Euska
Meterkeep
Jell
Anglo Chinese treaty hailed as signal triumph
A London report praised Sir James Mackay's diplomacy in securing terms aiming to end heavy restrictions on foreign trade with China. It acknowledged Russia and France may oppose or support the measure, stressing that a broad European accord is needed and that implementing the treaty remains a daunting task.
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New York
James Mackay
London
Russia
China
England
France
America
Germany
Sir James Mackay
Eaneck
Water offer eyed for Topeka plant sale
Mayor Parker expects a communication within days from the president of the Topeka Water Company concerning a definite proposition for the sale of the Topeka water plant. Parker previously asked the president for information.
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Parker
Topeka Water Company
Topeka
Water company proposition discussed by city officers
A letter from a citizen requests action on a payment and a follow up communication. Mayor Parker aims to submit the proposition soon to affect city precincts and county elections as officers consider the matter.
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Water Company
New York
Parker
Crate
Atenon
County
Officials quarrel as Martinez Silva leaves for Panama
In a brief dispatch from New York dated September 9, officials clash over a plan involving Senor Martinez Silva, once Colombian minister to Washington. Reports say insurgent war vessels are already warned, Magdalena River remains blocked, and emigrants bound for ships caused a disturbance at a hospital.
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Washington
Panama
Carthagena
Magdalena
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