Luccock Made Bishop On Fifteenth Ballot
Dr Napthali Luccock pastor of Hyde Park Methodist Kansas City was elected bishop on the fifteenth ballot at the general conference in Minneapolis. He is 58 and a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University. Bryan declares he will not seek office again and praises private life. Presbyterians rescind action naming James Wilson delegate to Aberdeen world conference after his Brewers congress role.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Napthali Luccock
Hyde Park Methodist Church
Kansas City
Luccock
F. D. Leta
F. J. McConnell
W. F. Thirkield
R. J. Cooke
W. H. Crawford
D. G. Downey
E. S. Tipple
B. Young
M. 8. Hughes
F. Hamilton
H. C. Jennings
Kimboll
Ohio Wesleyan University
Pittsburg
Union Methodist Church of
Bryan
Wilson
Louisville
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church of the United States
James Wilson
Taft
Church of the United
Chicago
J. Edward Blair
Tarlock
Cal
Jones bill passed regulates Friar Lands in the Philippines
The House approved the Jones bill regulating Friar Lands sales in the Philippines and subjecting them to general land laws. After passage lawmakers moved to other regular calendar bills, with the Panama Canal bill set to take the floor for a final vote today.
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Washington
Philippines
Panama Canal
Thousands Seek Pension Increase Under Sherwood Law
Washington May 23 thousands of applications for pension increases under the Sherwood dear a day law are pouring into the pension office. Commissioner Davenport estimates about 25 000 applications have come in and the increases will date from the day of receipt, promising a flood of requests for days to come.
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Washington
Sherwood
Davenport
Cuban Revolt Grows as 3000 Rise in Oriente Province
Havana reports the government sending two infantry companies and two artillery batteries to Oriente to crush a rising of more than 6000 black insurgents near El Caney El Cobre and San Luis. Two American citizens accuse robbers of assault near Siboney and Holguin reports a dispersed band after rural guards clashed. Authorities expect leaders captured within twenty four hours.
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Havana
Oriente
Estenez
Yvonez
el Caney
el Cobre
San Luis
Santiago
Roberts Reopens Testimony On Steel Trust Case
Percival Roberts Jr a defendant in the dissolution suit seeks to correct a sworn statement claiming the American Bridge company held 38 percent of national business. He says the 38 percent figure applies to 1904 not 1900 the year the company formed.
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New York
Steel Trust
Percival Roberts, Jr
American Bridge Company
Northern Baptist convention opens in Des Moines
The annual Northern Baptist association convention begins in Des Moines on May 23 and runs seven days. Devotional services precede welcomes by Governor Carroll and Mayor Hanna, followed by the annual address from President Emory W. Hunt.
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Des Moines
The
Northern Baptist Association
Carroll
Hanna
Emory W. Hunt
Stevens undergoes gallstone operation at Baltimore
George W. Stevens president of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad was operated on here for gallstones. His condition is reported as favorable.
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Baltimore
George W. Stevens
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Astor Will Admitted In Probate In New York
John Jacob Astor’s will was admitted to probate with no objections. Mrs Madeleine Force Astor receives income from 5 million until death or remarriage. Muriel Astor and posthumous children receive 3 million each, while Vincent Astor, son by the first marriage, gets the bulk of the estate.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
Fowler
Astor
Gildersleeve
Madeleine T. Force-Astor
Muriel Astor
Vincent Astor
Road Along Lake Superior Planned From Border Line
Plan for a 40 mile scenic highway in Cook county will start this week at the Canadian border. The road will run parallel to Lake Superior and is expected to be one of the most picturesque highways in the northwest.
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Lake Superior
St. Paul
Minn
Cook County
Northwest
Hines Buys Stephenson Mills in Major Lumber Deal
Edward Hines of Chicago completed a 1 million dollar lumber purchase buy acquiring the entire cut of two mills owned by United States Senator Isaac Stephenson in Wisconsin. The deal was finalized May 28 in Stephenson Wisconsin.
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Metinette
Wis
Edward Hines
Edward ‘Hines
Widow to Marry Man Sparks $10 Million Forfeit
Mrs. James A Garland plans to wed Francis Cushing Green next Saturday causing her to forfeit a $10,000,000 fortune under her late husband’s will. She previously divorced and remarried the yachtman, and she was his cotrustee. If heirs fail, the fortune goes to her three sons or Harvard University, with a seismic note from Santa Clara University nearby.
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Boston
James A Garland
Francis Cushing Green
Garland
John Jacob Astor
Judges Could Bring Their Influence to Bear on Any Project
Washington May 23 Judge Archbald wielded power in the commerce court able to enlist two other judges for any project. George W Watson Scranton lawyer told William P Boland during talks with Archbald for Marion Coal Co Boland testified to the House judiciary committee. The committee deemed the information unnecessary for the Archbald hearing record. The commerce court members besides Archbald were Martin A Knapp William H Hunt John K Gardland and Julian W Mack. Boland headed the Marion Coal Co and spoke during court troubles.
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Washington
Archbald
Commerce Court
William P. Boland
George W. Watson
Scranton
Marion Coal Company
Boland
House Committee On Judiciary
Watson
Martin A. Knapp
New York
William H. Hunt
Montana
John K. Garland
South Dakota
Julian W. Mack
Chicago
Morse Regains Health After Return From Europe
Charles Warran Morse, once jailed banker and ice king, resurfaces from England in improved health despite rumors of near death. He travels with Mrs. Morse, startling officials when their presence aboard is noted on the passenger list as Mr. Morris and Mrs. Morris.
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New York
Europe
Charles Warran Morse
Taft
England
Morse
Mr. Morris
Morris
Marriage of Landis Niece to Baron Von Borcke Set in Berlin
The marriage of Ysabel Potts Landis, niece of Maj. J. F. Reynolds Landis, U S A, to Baron Otto von Borcke, an instructor with the Second battalion of marine infantry, is planned in Berlin for June 22. Baron von Borcke, noted for Confederate Civil War service, is connected to General von Borcke.
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Berlin
Germany
Ysabel Potts Landis
J. F. Reynolds Landis
United States
Rome
Otto von Borcke
Marine Infantry
von Borcke
Denver Citizens' State Wins Mayor Race in Three-Way Contest
Denver voters in Colorado backed the Citizens ticket led by Henry J. Arnold for mayor, prevailing in a three way municipal election against Democratic and Republican slates.
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Denver
Colo
Citizens
Henry J. Arnold
Repubean
Titanic Inquiry Report Targets Ismay and White Star Line
Senate sub committee led by William Alden Smith will arraign J Bruce Ismay and White Star Line officials for alleged incompetence in Titanic management. Direct responsibility is placed on Captain Smith for ignoring iceberg warnings, with criticism of crew inaction and inadequate lifeboats.
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Cleaster
Smith
Washington
J. Bruce Ismay
White Star One
New York
United States Senate
Senate
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Grace Ismay
J. Brues Ismay
Montreal
Representative Hughes
West Virginia
White Star Line
Tee
Amerika
Ismay
Andrews
Fee
Darrow Jury Bribery Case Advances in Los Angeles
The sex section of the jury to try Clarence S. Darrow for alleged jury bribing in the McNamara case is completed, opening the way to the taking of testimony in Los Angeles California on May 23.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence 8
Darrow
Chicago
McNamara
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Representative Cox
Dayton
Wimeelf
Ohio
Toledo
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Oro
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Northern Baptists In Session
Ghampion
Celtic Park
L. L
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Kiviat
Mel Shepard
Gissing
Stockholm
Sweden
Young
Elihu Root
Root
Republican National Committee
James A. Garland
San Jose
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Tickard
Santa Clara Uiversity
Senator Crane
Winthrop Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Senator Hoar
Baron
White Star
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