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Domestic News May 18, 1906

The Evening Statesman

Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington

What is this article about?

At the Presbyterian assembly in Des Moines, Iowa, on May 18, a message from the Cumberland Presbyterian assembly proposed union, with belief that injunction proceedings could be defeated. The Woman's Home Missionary branch voted to assume all California missionary work and take a collection to aid the synod after earthquake destruction of records and funds.

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Union of Presbyterians.

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 18.--The Presbyterian assembly has received a message from the Cumberland Presbyterian assembly asking if it is willing to unite. It is believed the injunction proceedings can be defeated.

The Woman's Home Missionary branch of the Presbyterian church voted to assume all missionary work in California. A collection will be taken to put the California synod on its feet. The records and funds of California's secretary were destroyed by the earthquake, so no reports could be given.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event Charity Or Relief

What keywords are associated?

Presbyterian Union Cumberland Presbyterian Missionary Work California Synod Earthquake Destruction

Where did it happen?

Des Moines, Iowa

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Des Moines, Iowa

Event Date

May 18

Outcome

injunction proceedings believed defeatable; records and funds destroyed by earthquake; collection to be taken for california synod

Event Details

Presbyterian assembly received message from Cumberland Presbyterian assembly proposing union. Woman's Home Missionary branch voted to assume all missionary work in California due to earthquake destruction preventing reports.

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