General Assembly Receives Church Timetables Report
The May General Assembly opens in Washington with reviews of church temporalities and the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor. Reports commend ministerial relief, board disbursements, and increasing church involvement while urging session led governance and tactful administration.
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Wasmsorix
General Assembly
Youtening
Charles Lee Thompson
Vreabyterian
Pvorsen
Tha Buard Delng Pulfitt
Tetulavions
John Pos
Ebalin
Arusteus
Eame
Tos
Lndies
Court shooting shocks Indiana legal hub in Girwelly
In a Bloomington courtroom a fatal shooting occurred in front of the judge after a dispute between Samuel Wesner and Brown. Wesner died from dagger and gunshot wounds sustained during the confrontation as Brown was restrained and arrested. The incident followed weeks of tension over Brown’s evidence.
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Rad
Patel
Ihcinee
Dawvrure
Dey
Coley de Brown
Fobenon Na Wral Gas Company
Samual Wisner
Indiana
Weener
Cours Ste Girwelly
Martin Hoban
Lebanentine
Damianns
Wesner
Werner
Brown
Benn
Waaner
Weeber
Wei Ests Oo Brown
World’s Fair Attendance Reaches Half Million Visitors
At the words fair in Creseu May 20 crowds exceed half a million paying to enter, weather dampened recent days, exhibits unfinished, some buildings needing two weeks more setup. Children. 25 cent rate attracted many, MacMonnies fountain drawing Chicago investors, gates set to close tomorrow, legal debates over fall opening, Latonia meeting opens with 5,000 spectators and wet track.
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Creseu
Tucker
Department of Adtaleslia
MacMonnies
Chicago
Lincoln Park
National Commission
Cal
Congress
Western Plaster Company Urday
S Mechanics
Yesterday's baseball games feature varied scoring in Chicago and Boston
Multiple leagues saw offensive bursts and solid defense. Chicago and Louisville produced a high scoring clash with fielding errors shaping the outcome, while Boston edged Brooklyn in a pitching duel. New York rallied late for victory after a tight start, with Philadelphia and Baltimore delivering close wins as Cleveland and Cincinnati split offerings. Attendance hovered around six to seven thousand in several parks, with notable performances from Hutchison, Stratton, Keefe, McMahon, and Mullane across the day’s slate.
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Chicago
Hutchison
Felding
Ragenit
Kavutevil
Louisville
Chicagois
Eaver
Grim
Dahien
Ryan
Stratton
Tine
Emalie
Beaton
Bostons
Rooklyn
Boston
Brooklyn
Pluchars
Nichols
Keanedy
Kennedy
Kenn
Bennetts
Carroll
Fouts
Corcoran
Friis
Noah Land
Tucker
McCarthy
Gainer
New York
Vicuey
New Yorks
Tiernan
York
Washington
Baldwwin
Maul
Connor
Radfordnnieslays
Poller
Ward
Hurst
Philadelphia
McMahen
Phillies
Baltimore
Ballimore
Koofe
McMahon
Baker
A McMahon
Keefe
Clemente
Helly
Thomp
Helmen
Rely
Shindie
Reitz Bteles
Treadway
Clark
McGraw
Wild
Tehes
Ste Gen
Gioveland
Cleveland
Reds
Cmvinsati
Clave
Innit
Cincionay
Cuppy
Mullane
O'Conner
Ere MokKean
Tetwau
Latham
McAleer
Onnena
Meiean
Virtue
Tebeau
Eneys
Mullinc
McQuaid
St Louis
Browns
Ehret
Hie
Somes
Pittsburg
Odos
Pitsburg
Roisas
Haney
West Virginia Postmasters Appointed and Washington Talks
West Virginia postmasters were appointed at Proscer Barton Wyoming Belmont Belva Brier Foss Indian Mills Sharon and Webster counties. Senator Camden plans a West Virginia appointment drive. Secretary Lamont will consider keeping Wheeling recruiting office. Representative Pendleton and Senator Rankin are in Washington amid West Virginia appointment efforts.
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West Virginia
Spores Fensram
Washxarox
D. C
Ton
Proscer
Webster County
A. H. Carpenter
Bartlay
Wyoming County
B. Rosa
Belmont
Pisassats
J. M. Hughes
Belva
Nicholas County
CE. Mahan
Brier
Ella Losk
Wheelleg
Camden
Howl
Ogator Rankin Wyilace
Laentry
Wheellog
Washington
Plantvex’ Fire Insurance Company
Alexandria
Tle
Ou Tofbiel Ld
Owen Meharry
Tennessee
United States
Santingy
Chili
May and December. John Morgan's Brothers Seek Estate Claim
John Morgan of Wetzel County filed in Circuit Court against his brother in law and others over the will of John Morgan the deceased. The widower, 52, married the 14 year old daughter of the Gardners after a short courtship and moved to a Green Bottom farm. The brothers contend he was of unsound mind when he made a will leaving his estate to his young wife who tended him in illness. They seek to prove undue influence and contest the will.
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John Morgan
Firsibreros
W. Va
Weteel
Chion Morgan
Cdf
West Virginia House of Dolecats
Ona
Green Bottom
Bin
Mis Brothers
Saginaw Fire Ravages Lumber Town Leaving Vast Destruction
A massive blaze sparked by a spark and gale devastated Saginaw. Dozens of factories and hundreds of homes burned, with thousands displaced and a near million-dollar loss. Key targets included Briggs & Cooper mill, Sample & Camp docks, and the George F. Cross plant. St Vincent's Orphans Home evacuated. many residents missing. Police and relief efforts mobilized as 3,000 workers were left unemployed.
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Great Michigan
Saginaw
Briggs & Cooper
Sample & Camp
Chiy
Tilden
Washington Avenue
Howes Street
Ald
George FE. Cross Lamber Com
Alfington & Curtis Manufacturing Company
Parrow
Jefferson Avenue
Howraut Street
Emerson Street
Owen, Howard
Sheriland
Warren Avenues
St Vincent's Orphans’ Home
B. Germain
Cirelesa
Brown & Ryan
Her ‘Sulude Kirby Binkely
Jess W. T. Cooper
Horace Johnson
W. H. Presser
Simpees & Emery
P. McArthur
John Clark
Owen Street
Princess In Washington Dons Elegance Before Queen Visit
A royal party visits Washington with Princess attending a formal call on President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland. The event features polite chats in English, a brief ceremony, and attire described as gold braid and pretty clothing. The group plans sightseeing and church attendance as they stay in the capital through Thursday.
Distinctive Royal Visit Delights Washington Crowd
The Infanta of Spain and Prince Antoine arrived at Arlington and proceed to carriages with a cordial, elegant reception. President and Mrs. Cleveland greeted them in the blue room as crowds cheered, while the royal party planned a Mount Vernon excursion and a Western tour.
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Arlington
Davia
Don Pedro
Davis
Antoine
Infanta
Senor Muragus
Infanta of
Spain
Hussars
Diplomatic Corps
Mount Vernon
Cleveland
Executive Mansion
Justice Fuller
Supreme Court
Puller
Schofield
Army
Sherman
Foreign Relations Committee
Chicago
Yellowstone Parke
United States
Washington
Sunday Shutdown for World Fair Law Ordered by Olney
Attorney General Olney told John Willy Baer that World’s Columbian Exposition funds require the event not open on Sundays and that the Exposition Commission may adjust rules to enforce a Sunday closing. He directed Chicago District Attorney to act to restrain managers from Sunday openings. the DA said he would proceed if needed.
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Oloey
Chicago
Wasnixaros
D. C
John Willy Baer
Boston
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Olney
Narrow Escape at Woman's Congress from floor collapse
A 20 by 30 foot section of flooring at the Art Institute entrance to Washing Hall collapsed during the Woman's Congress, dropping 12 feet and injuring eight seriously though none fatally. Rescuers freed about four dozen women, with Ada Jack and A C Briggs among the most seriously hurt. The program, led by Mrs Ward Dix, continued elsewhere as emergency crews aided victims and the hall was cleared for safer access.
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Ada Jack
42Nd
Michigan Ave
Chicago
A. C. Briggs
Argyle
C. Greelock
Michigan Avenue
Minerva Greelock
Emil Pateterson
Forty-third Street
Geo. A Dennett
Rockford
Illnois
W. Townsend
Grand Rapids
Michigan
A. ©. Northrup
Auburn Park
Ilinois
Theorld’s W.O. T. U
Woman's Anti
H. H. Carpenter
Young
Art Institute
Amin
Ormiston Chant
England
Elen Honrotin
Million Dollar Storm Breaks Windows and Destroys Conservatories
A severe May 20 storm swept Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, causing extensive damage in Pittsburgh and Allegheny. Winds and lightning shattered glass, stripped trees, and damaged the Phipps Conservatory and others. Theaters halted matinees as panic arose. injuries occurred from broken glass and wrecked carriages.
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Preretura
Atylvania
Ohio
Pittsburg
Oakland
East End
Allegheny
Phipps
Sebenley Park
Wirand Opera House
Bijou Theatre
Academy of Music
Alvin Theatre
Interesting Pisces of Telegraphic Mens to Small Agace
Charles DeLessops suffers acute dyspepsia and moves from Condergario prison to St Louis hospital. Four Russian ships sail to Brest for President Carnot's reception, while a British ship reaches Philadelphia via London with Bombay bound. 3 men drowned, 7 injured. Socialist editor Herr Penis of Mannheim arrested for disrespectful writings toward Emperor William. cholera recurrence in Germany questioned by Prof Virebow at Heris. Bank weekly statement shows reserve up and cash declines. Caloniel Samuel Franklin, 53, pioneer of electrical enterprises in the South, dies in Pine Bluff Ark. Weather forecast: warmer, high 25, cooling night, brisk wind expected.
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Charles DeLessops
Condergario
St. Louis
Brest
Carnot
Templetom
London
Philadelphia
Bombay
Quewartirwn
Ines
Herr Penis
Mannheim
Germany
Mme Peror Willan
Herls
Virebow
Col. Lambiort
Associated Banks of
New York
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Infanta Eulalie
Mrs. Cleveland
John M. Wilson
Carlisle
Bissell
Herbart
Hoke Smith
Mr. Cleveland
Queen Kapiolani
Col. Wilson
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Infanta Kulal
Courants
J. A. Sterritt
Miami County
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W. Wollman
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John Grehovel
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John Hammond
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