Briggs Case Sparks Debate at Presbyterian Assembly
Rev Dr Parkhurst arrived to aid Dr Briggs defense as the assembly weighs charges of heresy and the fate of Briggs at Union Seminary. Debate centers on inerrancy progressive sanctification and the church's control of education with Brigg's resignation possible.
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Parkhurst
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
New York
Briggs
Brigg
Presbyterian Assembly
General Assembly
Princeton
Thave
Hitchcock
Union Seminary
Ued
Dr. Briggs
Presbyterian Church
Friends of the Board
Harmony
Sion
Toorrow
Herrick Johnson
Chicago
Cyran McCoimick
Arthur Mitchell
Patton
Princten
Board of Foreign Missions
China
Canton
Yellow River
Liam
Kansas
Lane
San Paulo
Brazil
Eddy
Beryout
Syria
Assembly
Foreign Mission Board
Demorr
Mich
Fort Street
Committee On Theological Seminaries
Henry P. Smith
Lane Seminary
Smith
Dr. Green
Green
The
Union
Hell
S. C. Logan
D. D
Scranton
Profesor Briggs
Cambridge University
Cetroit
Briggs veto drama ends in Princeton win at Detroit assembly
The Presbyterian assembly in Detroit debates Briggs appointment, with vetoes and postponement arguments. Dr. Patton’s committee report passes after fierce opposition, Princeton delegates vote solidly against Briggs, and the event marks a key clash over church governance and letters.
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Presbyterian
Wourno
Logan
Saiia
Rink
Fort Street
Ager
St. Louis
Detroit
Miah
Presbyterian Assembly
Judge Breckenridge
Cumberland Presbyterian Assembly
Reformed Church of America
Vermillye
Briggs
Israel W. U Bathway
Jersey City
Hoe
Supreme Court
Rev. Bowden
Genesee, N. Y
Assembly of Saints
Bartlett
Dr. Worcester
Patton
Dr. Logan
Southwestern Reserve
Far West
Princeton
Lightning’s Freaks Rake Farms and Homes in Midwest Storms
Lightning struck multiple sites from Muntenry to Covliction and Frank Port, killing six cows and four horses at Edward Miller’s field, burning a barbed wire fence. a 13 year old boy near Allen Lease’s farm perished near a barn door. at William Haines livery barn a 30 foot roof scar was left while three others escaped. Frank Port was stunned beside a meat shop.
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Muntenrry
Edward Miller
Mannox
Jane
Allen Lease
William Haines
Mr. Haines
Frank Port
Boat capsizes near Goat Island falls in Niagara
About noon yesterday a boat on Goat Island upper rapids drifted toward the falls. A man was seen clinging to the boat as it capsized and went over the Horse Shoe falls. Pieces of the boat were recovered downstream, but no body has been found. The craft is believed to be from Chippen, Ont.
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Niacana Falles
N. Y
Chippens
Ont
Will Myers
Health of Secretary Blaine Deteriorates
A Washington dispatch reports Sec. Blaine's health is seriously impaired with signs of mental decay. The informant says memory loss and loss of interest in public affairs threaten a permanent decline, raising doubts he will return to Washington or head the State Department.
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St. Louw
Washington
the Republic
Bisine
John Sherman
Blaine
State Department
New York
Bar Harbor
Itata chase shifts as Charleston calls at Calion
The cruiser Charleston rests at Calion after a ten day run from Acapulco and will coal at Oslios before targeting Arica Chile. The Itata remains elusive, last sighted sixty five miles north of Acapulco on May 15, with San Francisco and Baltimore sighting Iquique, likely to capture the Itata before Charleston.
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Washington
Charleston
Calion
Acapulco
Oslios
Arica
Ohili
Pacific Mail
Chbili
San Francisco
Baltimore
Iquique
A Drunken Polander Kills a Man in Montana Camp
In Barker mining camp sixty miles from Great Falls, John Lee a Polish drifter while intoxicated killed stage driver Sam Ridgeway by stabbing him in the forehead. A bystander McDean was wounded. A posse pursued Lee, later reported captured near Barker. Lee is described as dangerous with prior Idaho killings.
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Great Falls
Mont
Barker
John Lee
Sam Ridgeway
Lee
Ridgeway
McDean
Idaho
Now Pye Got You: Boy Shoots Playmate in Fun
Terre Haute Indiana May 28 John Davidson sixteen told George Backer Now I ve got you and fired a pistol in fun the weapon was loaded unseen and Backer died from a brain shot Davidson did not know the pistol was loaded and an office clerk who had earlier loaded it forgot to remove cartridges. Davidson was bound over on involuntary manslaughter charges.
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Terre Haute
Ind
John Davidson
George Backer
Becker
Davidson
Not Guilty Verdict Shocks Court in Italian Lover Case
The jury acquits Pasquelena Robertello who shot her lover after he outraged her and refused marriage. The not guilty ruling triggers an emotional courtroom scene with jurors and spectators cheering, hats waving as the foreman answers.
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Pasquelena Robertello
Lutheran Seminary Offered For Omaha At 300000
The Evangelical Lutheran synod accepted a proposal to found a Lutheran seminary in Omaha with a total cost of 300000, contingent on the church raising 150000 in one year from July 1. Delegates pledged 220000, and August Kountz of New York added 10000 in memory of his parents.
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Lananon
Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Mande
General Synod
Board of Education
Omaha
August Kountz
New York
Ex-President Hayes Faces Memory Strain After Illness
The World reports ex President R. B. Hayes, recovering from a severe grip last winter, shows impaired memory as an after-effect. He can speak briefly before losing track of the conversation and experiences intermittent clouding.
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New York
the World This
R. B. Hayes
Unclear note on Mr. Hayes’s mental condition
The text describes Mr. Hayes struggling with a difficult mental episode, needing pauses as his mind clears, and often forgetting what he was just discussing. Friends hope his affliction will not be prolonged.
Centenarian Deborah Powers Dies. Led Powers Firms
Deborah Powers head of the D. Powers & Sons banking house and Erle Cloth manufacturing firm died at her Lansingburgh home. Born August 5, 1791 in Hebron New Hampshire she married William Powers in 1816 and built a successful business after his death in 1829. By 1842 her elder son joined as partner and she remained active in office and factory until about twenty years ago. Her estate exceeds two million dollars.
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Powers
TWO MANY WIVES Very Gay Young Man to Be Tried at New Albany for Bigamy
Charles D. Fleming faces bigamy charges after secretly marrying Mary Searles in New Albany Indiana last November. Fleming allegedly deserted after two weeks and news of a third wife in nearby Nashville emerged. Police secured a Missouri warrant and captured him en route home with a governor’s requisition.
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New Albany
Ind
Charles D. Fleming
Mary Searles
Fleming
Missouri
Grand Jury
Hovey
Thomas Cannon
Smithwick
Neshville
Rabid dog bites animals and boys in Ohio
In Witstatoy Ohio a rabid dog killed five horses and a cow after biting two boys aged seven and twenty four. The boys were sent to the Pasteur Institute in Chicago while others in the community faced possible bites and deaths. The loss totals about $1,000. In Lafayette George W Bennett is sentenced to life for the murder of William H Scott after fatally shooting John Werkhoff.
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Witstatoy
Ohio
Pasteur Institute
Ochicago
Lavayette
George W. Bennett
William H. Scott
Bennett
John Werkhoff
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Secretary Noble Refuses Comment on Resignation Talk
Secretary Noble, hotel guest in Hor Sraines Arkansas on June 2, declines to discuss Senator Pettigrew’s claim he will resign from the cabinet. He says he is here for rest and recreation and will not talk further. The reporter presses on public interest but receives no reply.
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Hor Sraines
Ark
Jnne 2
Noble
Pettigrew
Senator Pettigrew
Harrison says he will not run again unless demanded
Russell Harrison, at Union Station in Pittsburg, affirmed the Chicago interview and stated he would not be a candidate again unless the people demand it. The report comes as a special from Pittsburg to the Recorder, dated June 1.
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New York
Pittsburg
Russell Harrison
Union Station
Chicaco
Four Men Dead in Blast at Atlantic Pacific Tunnel
An early morning accident at the east end of the Atlantic Pacific tunnel near Kelso Mountain about eight miles from Silver Plume killed four workmen Harry Taylor William Coughlin Jerry Cardson and John Mulholland. A premature blast of nearly one hundred pounds of dynamite blew them apart and blocked the tunnel. Moritz Farrton survived the blast and was stunned while seeking the others. A rescuing party later found the men blown to fragments and the cause remains unknown. A stockholder named Brick Pomeroy is noted in the report.
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Geoncetows
Col
Jane
Kelso Mountain
Harry Taylor
William Coughlin
Jerry Cardson
John Mulholland
Moritz Farrton
Farrton
Tenne
Ca Neal
Brick Pomeroy
Harrison says father will not seek 1892 renomination
Russell Harrison states Benjamin Harrison will not be a candidate for president in 1892 unless the party demands it. He would honor majority wishes, but otherwise prefers private life. he also notes cordial relations with Blaine and denies authorization of Frank Leslie articles, attributing them to Arkell.
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Onicaco
Benjamin HarrisOn
Russell
Chicago
Auditorium Hotel
Harrison
Blaine
Frank Leslie
Arkell
Pretty Pittesburg Girl Drowns Attempt Fails After Rescue
Mol lie Hanlon of Prrtssona, Pa., after missing a Pittsburg train, tried to swim to avoid outrage. Two men ferried her toward Bronota island, but she leaped in and was dragged back. The ferryman intervened and the men were arrested and jailed.
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Prrtssona
Mollie Hanlon
McKee’n Rocks
Pittsburg
Ohio
Bronota Island
Mollie
Girl Dragged by Frightened Horse in Texas Field
In Gainesville Texas on May 30 a ten year old daughter of farmer Wm Hamm was helping hold a horse when it bolted. The girl was entangled in the halter and dragged across a field, suffering fatal injuries including a broken neck and crushed skull.
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Gainesvinlz
Texas
Wm. Hamm
Hall County
Stanford Expected To Win Farmers Nomination
A Washington report says Senator Stanford of California is a strong probability for the presidential nomination by the new party. He is popular with Farmers' Alliance rank and file and is favored in Kansas Nebraska Colorado and Nevada.
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New York
Washington
Stanford
California
Farmers’ Alliance
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Nevada
Exhumation and cremation urged for Barnum
Bripexrrort Conn June 1 Benjamin Fish treasurer of the Barnum and Bailey show cousin of Mrs Barnum says the body should be exhumed and cremated as Mr Barnums wish. Family opposition prevented this disposition. Harrison on Free Coinage Denver June 1 ex Senator Tabor quotes the president will back free coinage of silver in his next message. Blaine in Boston June 2 secretary Blaine in good health stays through the day and travels to Bar Barber with nephew Francis M Stanwood. Reinhold Guilty Indiana June 2 jury deliberations in Lemon Reinhold case conclude with verdict.
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Oacacyo
the Tribune
Senator Ingalls
Blakeley Hall
New York
Ingalls
Chiclago
Bripexrrort
Conn
Benjamin Fish
Barnum and Bailey Show
Barnum
Denver
Col
Tabor
Harrison
Blaine
Boston
Jane
Francis M. Stanwood
Former lawyer Reinhold convicted of robbery in city case
In a case against Reinhold, once a local lawyer, a verdict found the defendant guilty of robbery and sentenced him this morning to ten years in prison and a fine of 3500.
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Rieinhold
Reinhold
Vandals Level Chicago Street House in Quiet Night Raid
A vacant house at premises No 102 Chicago street owned by John Meskel, now of New York, was destroyed by vandals who removed timbers and demolished a new out-building. The act, linked to superstition about a previous occupant, has trustee A H Bittinger promising investigation and a new house planned for the site.
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Chicago Street
John Meskel
New York City
A. H. Bittinger
Mr. Meskel
Green
Nuptials and Legal Notices From Fort Wayne Area
The week features multiple wedding notices, including Miss Lulu Hulse to Will Creighton at the bride’s West DeWald home and Ferdinand Meyer to Minnie Branning at Emanuel's Lutheran church. Also listed are friendly rites for Emma F. Kinnaird and Frank H. Olds, with travel plans to Chicago and Pueblo. Additionally, several civil suits are filed, alleging damages against the Pennsylvania Railroad, the city of Fort Wayne, and local utilities, plus local court actions and officer resignations.
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Lule Hulse
Belin
West DeWald Street
Lulu
William L. Hulse
Will Creighton
Electric Works
Second Presbyterian Church
Will Hulse
Philadelphia
Pueblo
Hattie Tower
Agnes and
Mamie
Toledo
Anna
Maggie Smith
Springfield
Alex Kinnaird
Cleveland
Distribution of Indiana laws sparks injunction debate
The report notes Governor likely to issue proclamation as County Clerk Souder confirms receipt of Allen county quota. Attorney general argues distribution by the secretary of state removes grounds for an injunction, while some holdouts question the action and timing. Governor may proclaim the laws in a few days despite litigation.
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Souder
Allen County
Secretary of State
Indianapolis News
Marion County
Wilson
Smith
Attorney-General
Wilton
Treth Knocked Out In Accident At Kerr Muffray Works
Steve B Reihling of the Kerr Murra Works was struck on the face by a falling piece of heavy iron. Several teeth were knocked out and his nose lacerated, disfiguring his features. Wounds were dressed at Beverforden's drug store.
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Steve Reihling
Kerr Muffray Worke
Beverforden
County Assessor Created and Stephen Heath Elected
A new county assessor position is created by recent law, with an interim appointment by the county commissioners to serve until next November. Stephen Heath of Milan township was elected to the office this afternoon and will file his bond immediately. The role includes investigating tax valuations, overseeing taxation duties, and presiding as president of the board of review, with an $5,000 bond and a $3 daily wage for time actually served.
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Board of Review
Stephen Heath
Milan Township
George Zurbach Injured in Buggy Accident on East Wayne Street
New Haven grocer George Zurbach was severely injured when a buggy overturned on Harmer street while returning from a visit with Trustee Barney Tibbett. He sustained a dislocated elbow, multiple facial injuries, and extensive bruising before being treated by Dr. Hotrick. The horse was later recovered and returned to the scene.
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George Zurbach
East Wayne Street
New Haven
Mr. Zurbach
Barney Tibbett
Tibbett
Mr. Zorbach
Harmer Street
Zurbeoh
Capt
Dougal
Hotrick
Messrs. Tibbett and
Zurbach
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Kansas Statesman
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James R. Bobo
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Tata
Lutherana Wi
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Lafayette
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Russell Harrison Tales
Pittesburg
Barnuwss
IndianaPpouis
Lemon Reinhold
Bymnens
City
Pennsylvania Mailroad Company
Phillip Miller
W. G. Colericok
Colerick & Oppenheim
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Elma E. Nolf
Qolerick & France
Oolerick & Oppenheim
Fort Wayre
Creighton Avenue
Justice Wilkinson
Huntertown
Schlaudrofft
A. A. Purman
Peter A. Remile
Jefferson Township
Christian H. Rose
Fort Wayne Power Company
Jenney Elesiio Light Company
John H. Bass
BR. T. McDonald
St. Joe River
John Rooh
John VanHorn
Meeks
Monville
E. V. Emerick
Tion
Treth
Steve B Reihling
Kerr Murra Works
Hood
Newann
N. J
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