Revision Adopted by General Assembly in Presbyterian Church
Los Angeles May 20 The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church United States of America approves the revision of the confessional creed and disposes of the Tennessee over ture in the same territory issue known as the colored question. Protests are thrown out and the assembly adopts a declaratory statement as to the church’s position. The assembly also acts on divorce and remarriage and adjourns with plans to report on the colored question next year.
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General Assembly
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Princeton
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van Dyke
Lehigh
St. Cloud
United States of America
Hitwlere
Brethren of the Press
Revision on Election Proclaims God's Desire for Life
The text notes two points of greatest reader interest from the revision on election. It states that God does not desire the death of a man and refers to an "infant damnation" concept in the revision context.
Nebraska Governor Halts Action In Rhea Case
A telegram from Governor Mickey of Nebraska to Governor Durbin says there will be no action this week in the William Rhea case. Rhea, a Mount Vernon youth, faces a murder sentence in Indiana. Hem enway Major Menzies and Durbin sought intercession, with Mickey promising a thorough investigation before any execution.
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John H. Mickey
Nebraska
Durbin
William Rhea
Mount Vernon
Ind
Hemenway
Indiana
G. V. Menzies
Mount Verdon
Young Rhea
Mickey
Secretary Shaw to Join President on Midwest Trip
Secretary Shaw will leave Washington for Chicago and meet the President in Council Bluffs Iowa. He will travel with the party through the state and return to Denison, his hometown, to remain with the group. He will attend Corbell College commencement at Mount Vernon Iowa on June 17.
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Shaw
Chicago
Council Bluffs
Denison
Corbell College
Mount Vernon
Wheat acreage rise in Rush county over three years
Reports from Rush county farmers to the assessor show 39,952 more acres under wheat cultivation in the past three years. The tally comes with a shortage of men and horses needed for harvesting the expected large yield.
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Rush County
Health Board Clears French Lick Typhoid Concerns
Indiana state board of health officials concluded their probe at French Lick Springs. Dr. J. N. Murty reports the water is not polluted and sanitary conditions are nearly ideal.
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Indiana State Board of Health
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Baseball League Scores Reported Across City Grounds
Chicago May 29. League action includes Boston 7 over Pittsburg 6 in Boston, Brooklyn 5 over New York 4, Philadelphia 6 over Cincinnati 3, and New York 7 over Chicago 1. American results feature Philadelphia 5 over New York 2 and Boston 5 over Washington 4. Detroit 7 over St Louis 2. Cleveland postponed. Association standings list Kansas City 7 over Columbus 6 and Milwaukee 9 over Toledo 5. Western games show Omaha 4 over Kansas City 2 and Minneapolis 11 over Indianapolis 1, with St Paul 2 over Louisville 1.
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Corner Stone Ceremony for Racine Public Library
Will Lay the Corner Stone in Racine Wisconsin on May 29 with Civil War veteran in charge. Documents from Andrew Carnegie will be placed in the cornerstone to fund the library. Building to be of edford stone and brick with terra cotta trim, 97 feet frontage and 80 feet depth on Main Street.
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Des Moines and Southern sale to Stickney shocks rail circles
In Des Moines Florida May 20 President FW Cherry announced the sale of the Des Moines and Southern rath road property to A T B Stickney. The sale was to Stickney personally, not to Chicago Great Western. Rail circles expect possible acquisition by Chicago Burlington and Quincy. In Togassport a street car struck James Morrison and his daughter. Morrison died later, the daughter in precarious condition.
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Seth
Togassport
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Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana and nearby regions
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with local showers and thunderstorms in Illinois and Indiana as well as lower Michigan and Wisconsin. Iowa sees showers and thunderstorms with fresh southerly winds. other areas experience variable or southerly winds with changing conditions.
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Commodities and Livestock Quotes Across Markets
Chicago and St Louis report mixed grain prices with wheat and corn fluctuating. Livestock futures reference hogs and cattle with packed ranges and regional quotes from East Buffalo and Milwaukee facilities.
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Ence
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Dunning & Stevena
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Free Trade an Issue as Balfour and Chamberlain Jibe
London May 20 In a Commons debate Sir Charles Dilke attacked Chamberlains fiscal views as revolutionary and out of step with Parliament. Prime Minister Balfour argued for public discussion of preferential trade while avoiding old protectionist lines. He warned Britain risks dependency on foreign food and harsh trade terms unless a reformable tariff scheme is devised. Anti starvation clubs form in cities as Chamberlains proposal to tax food faces criticism amid rising undernutrition among workers.
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Home of Commons
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Chamberlain
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Tiitain
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Platform endorses temperance and equal suffrage reforms
The platform condemns heavy taxation on liquor manufacture and sale, calls for repeal of the mulct law, proposes using liquor revenues for treating inebriates, advocates divorces, and supports direct election of senators by popular vote.
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Tidal Waves At Racine
Two small tidal waves hit the Racine river area before daylight. The first wave rose from two and a half to three feet, lifting vessels onto docks and sweeping boats twenty feet as water receded. The north side beach boats remained surrounded by water. A second two foot wave occurred with no damage. The event followed severe electrical storms with heavy rainfall.
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Wie
Ines
Mitchell Criticised Comes Out For Socialism Pure
The annual report of President Charles Moyer to the Western Federation of Miners convention condemns sectarianism and independent action. He protests arbitration findings and urges a universal eight hour day across the federation.
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Terrible Earthquake Hits Melasgherd in Van Vilayet
Advices from Asiatic Turkey report an April 20 quake at Melasgherd on the Euphrates in the Van vilayet. The town and 2,000 residents including 700 Armenians were destroyed, over 400 houses in nearby villages fell, while a Turkish garrison remained in the area. A milder tremor was felt in Constantinople with no damage there.
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Strikes by Teamsters and Freight Handlers Cause Citywide Slowdown
In St Louis on May 2, about 1 900 of 5 000 teamsters join a sympathy strike for freight handlers. Fitzpatrick, organizer, orders return to work by tomorrow with expulsion for noncompliance. Meanwhile 1 200 to 2 000 East St Louis railroad freight handlers walk out, delaying freight but nonunion workers step in. Metal workers settle after days of stoppage with a 7 1/2 percent raise.
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Th. Fitzpaatrick
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Denver
Fitzpatrick
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Saloonists Plan Lake Boats to Sell Drinks on Sundays
In St Joseph Michigan excursionists will soon be served from two large boats towed into the lake with electric launches carrying customers. Liquor dealers must pay a $25 federal license. Prosecuting Attorney Gifford pledges to enforce the grand jury order banning Sunday sales in Berrien county all summer, leading to the closure of some restaurants and several saloonkeepers exiting the trade.
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United States
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Berrien County
Wee
Ingenious Thugs Rob Union Station Safe in Birmingham
Birmingham detectives arrest Bennett Bibb and James Williamson for robbing the Union passenger station ticket office safe and stealing nearly $7 000 in cash and indorsed checks. A third man is sought as arrests hint at recovery of much of the money. The break in occurred weeks ago. The thieves bored a hole in the ceiling and used a magnifying glass to study the safe combination.
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Bennett Bibb
James Williamson
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Emperor William presents Emperor's Cup to New York Yacht Club
The Emperor of Germany has presented the New York Yacht Club with a trophy to be known as the Emperor's cup and competed for first next fall. The monitor Arkansas has departed from Memphis bound for the south.
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Mule Survives Four Days in Flooded Mine Rescue
In Cloverland Brazil Ind a mine flood trapped six miners for four days. A mule remained alive with head above water after being found by rescuers. The animal's escape puzzled workers as timbers had been gnawed by hunger.
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Zellers & McClelan
Cloverland
Prohibition State Convention Names Iowa Nominations
Marshalltown Iowa May 29 The Prohibition state convention adjourned after nominating a slate for key offices including Governor J P Hanson Mahaska County Lieutenant Governor J H Scull Henry County Superintendent of Public Instruction J A Ward Polk County Railroad Commissioner J Dewey Woodbury County Attorney General William Orr Page County.
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Constitution’s Cup Defenders Lose After Masts Break
The Constitution loses in Long Island Sound after its topmast breaks soon into the race, trailing Reliance and Columbia. Reliance wins by eight minutes twenty seven seconds as flooding worsens along the Missouri river and in Beatrice Nebraska the flood floods basements and rail lines.
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The Firstborn Health and Dr Pierce Remedies
The article extols the health benefits of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for expectant mothers, claiming it preserves vitality, aids sleep and appetite, reduces nausea, and leads to easy deliveries. A Montreal reader testimonial from Mrs. P. Douglas supports its use and urges others to write for correspondence.
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President Loubet to Tour London In Late July
Official notice states President Loubet will travel to London from July 18 to 20. Sir Thomas Lipton’s fleet led by Shamrock II is headed for the United States. N Hamilton County Ohio Cincinnati. Republicans nominate Myron T Herrick of Cleveland for governor. A French torpedo boat near Cherbourg was rammed by a tugboat.
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Cleveland
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