Sabbath Question Drives Central Conference Debate
The Central Conference of American Rabbis debated the Sabbath position at its annual convention. The vote split over adopting Dr Silverman’s amendment, preserving the historical Sabbath while avoiding a full compromise. A telegram praising President Roosevelt’s stance on Russia was sent afterward.
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Mvy
Silverman
Newt
Silveran
Voorsanger
Philipsen
Sabbath Commission
Roosevelt
Central Conference of Amercan Rabbis
United States
Russia
Israel
Sudden Death of George G. Tripp on Independence Day
George G. Tripp, a New York soldier with a solid record, collapsed at the Chautauqua grounds and died at home on the Heights after a day of Independence Day celebration. He had been in improving health recently and participated in the Chautauqua program before fainting after supper. Funeral plans may be held Thursday.
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New York
George
Tripp
Blick
Mr. Tripp
Tle
Ile
Fire ends deadly family tragedy in Paw-Paw
Frank Chaffee, 38, died after a blaze he started while intoxicated drove his wife and children from their home in Paw-Paw Michigan. He reportedly leaped into the fire as flames rose, amid accusations of mistreatment and erratic work history.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Frank Chaffee
Paw-Paw
Chaffee
Alfred A. Knapp
Remembering George Tripp Civil War veteran dies in town
George Sanford Tripp born July 24, 1834 at De Ruyter Madison County New York died after sudden illness at home he had a long Civil War record with the 1st New York Cavalry and fought in Shenandoah Valley battles He served in many organizations and was active in church and civic life survived by wife Frances and three children with funeral to be announced later by the family in Washington County Iowa
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Clenrly
Tie
Joho J. Crouse, Son & Co
Mr.Tripp
1Th
New York Cavalry
Cloud's Mills
New York—Pensylvania and Ohio Association
New York
G. White
Cedar Rapids
Order
Legion of Honor
Tripp
First United Presbyterian Church
Washington
Belediere
Frances A. Stewart
Nellie
Clarence
Portland
Roy
Julia McRoberts
Holcomb
Iil
Henry M
Elyria
Joseph
Town Hill
Mrs Marguerite Schneider Rites Held In Iowa Home
Mrs Marguerite Schneider a longtime resident of Crawfordsville and Washington Iowa with roots in Etupes France died recently after years of illness. Born June 18 1927 in Etupes she came to the United States in 1946 later living in Philadelphia and marrying there in 1850. She and her husband moved through several farms around Crawfordsville and Washington before settling six states southeast of Washington and later moving to town. She left seven sons and one daughter and was connected with the Presbyterian church since immigrating. The funeral will be held tomorrow at ten from the residence with interment at Elm Grove.
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Minute Schneider
Schneider
Curie
Cee Schneider
George Curie
France
Presbyterian Church
Poe
Lewis
Yackton
South Dakota
George
Henry
Morehead
Mion
Emma Guon
Scotland
Joseph
William
Tyndall
Bayone
Frank
L. Lb. Young
Elm Grove
Death of Miss Julia McCormick
Telegram from Mrs. McCormick of Omaha Neb informs John Alex Young of Miss Julia McCormick’s death. Julia spent most of her life in the city and was well known among Washington residents. Her body will arrive tomorrow morning at 10 35. No further details available.
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John Alex, Young
Funeral services for Chas. O. Miller held Friday
The funeral for the late Chas. O. Miller was held Friday afternoon at 2 30. Rev. L. B. Schreckengast conducted the service. Interment followed in Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers C. H. Wilson A. J. Wallace George Griffith T. Reynolds N. L. Babcock and D. J. Beichelberger.
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Chas
Miller
Schreckengast
Elm Grove
Messrs
C. Hi. Wilson
A. J. Wallace
George Griffith
T. Reynolds
N.L. Babcock
J. Beichelberger
Brookhart Recovers After Train Return Night Fall
S W Brookhart, returning from Crawfordsville with a Fourth of July ovation, fell at Jefferson Street crossing breaking a small bone below the elbow of his right arm. The joint may stiffen for some time. he suffered facial and limb bruises but remains able to work at his desk. He is left handed and was trying a shortcut to his family at the Chautauqua grounds for supper.
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S W. Brookhart
Crawfordsville
Jefferson Street Crossing
Brookhart
Chautauqua Grounds
Johnsons Bakery Returns to Full Capacity After Fourth
Johnsons bakery exhausted by Fourth of July demand but recovers by afternoon and will supply Ghres loaves and plenty of bread tonight. Beginning tomorrow morning Mr Johnson offers all kinds of cake to patrons.
Sam P. Jones Lecture Promises Great Interest
Sam P. Jones will lecture Wednesday July Sth at 2 p.m. on Get There and Stay There. The renowned speaker is described as one of the most popular lecturers on the platform and his appearance is expected to draw wide interest.
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Sam P. Jones
Lectures and visits noted at local gatherings
The Rev Mr Cady and wife with their three children stay at Mrs Capt Harvey's home. Dr Buckley lectures this evening on Coincidences and Surprises of Travel and tomorrow at 2 pm on Peculiarities of Great Orators. Prof Wilcox, a rising orator, lectures tomorrow at 11 on The era of Napoleon Bonaparte in Europe andWednesday evening on the French Revolution.
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Mr. Cady
Wilcox
Napoleon Bonaparte
Europe
Residents greet Fourth of July visitors in Fairfield
July 3 notices show Miss Lila Stevens returning from a visit with parents in Fairfield. Several guests arrive from Des Moines Delta Carroll Grand Junction and Oskaloosa to spend the Fourth with local relatives. The U T D band delighting audiences closes the day’s program with a cheerful note.
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Lila Stevens
Fairfield
Chas. Whistler
Bloomfield
N. White
J. F. White
Martin White
Washington
Ralph Crawford
Bryson Home
J. M. Wilcox
New Boston
Ill
George McCarty
Delta
A. K. Stewart
Miss Maud Stewart
Des Moines
Charles Morris
Carroll
Mrs. A. Warner
Grand Junction
Warner
Charles Reisman
Oskaloosa
C. Dings
la Porte
M. Daiber
Greensburg Flood Obliterates Oakford Park Dam
A massive wall breach sent a flood through Greensburg Pennsylvania disaster at Oakford Park. At least twenty people drowned with reports of over 100 dead and dozens missing as waters rushed over the dam and wrecked park buildings. Names of victims include Gertrude Keefe from Jeannette Edward O'Brien Latrobe and Joseph Overly Indianapolis. Rescue efforts followed as crowds were evacuated under warnings from manager James McGath before the dam wall collapsed.
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Greensburg
Oakford Park
Gertrude Keefe
Jeannette
Edward O'Brien
Latrobe
Hrown Ketebom Company
Joseph Overly
Indianapolis
Ind
Lucy Crom
Light
Poom
James McGath
Tragic Street Car Flood Near Greensbag and Jeannette
A city street car bound from Greensburg and Jean n ette was swept into a creek during an electric storm. Ten people may have drowned while a young man named McClain saved two women before perishing with them. Authorities seek rest of missing passengers and identify witnesses.
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Greensbag
Jeannette
Greensburg and
Here
M. McClain
Greensburg
Edward O'Brien
Josseph Overly
Keefer
Crum
Young McClain
Fire destroys Elliot Hall at Weslyan University
A fire in Delaware on July 6 consumed Elliot Hall housing the laboratory library and gymnasium of Weslyan University. Fire caused by fireworks. building loss estimated at 15 000 dollars with 40 000 dollars for contents. Berlin edition of Count Telstoi’s pamphlet Thou Shalt Not KUL seized as treasonous.
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Delaware, O
Elliot
Weslyan University
Berlin
Count Telstoi
William
Pennsylvania manufacturers eye St Louis exposition display
Philadelphia July 4 strong effort is being made to have Pennsylvania industrial interests present a complete display at the St Louis exposition. The Pennsylvania commission has created a department of manufactures and issued an address to state producers noting the expo offers exceptional advantages and inducements for exhibitors.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Commission
Department of Manufactures
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