Branded in Church Denounced as Immoral Gambler Preacher
Herman Warszawiak a Hebrew convert seeking Presbyterian ministry faced public denouncement and suspension at Fifth Avenue church in New York. His wife defended him before shocked worshipers as detectives and Anthony Comstock aided the inquiry into gambling in Weehawken at the Hoffman House. The ruling, read last Thursday, labeled him a hypocrite and gambler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herman Warszawiak
Presbyterian church
John Hall
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church
Warszawiak
Anthony Comstock
Weenawken
Hoffman
Storm Rips Montgomery With Record Winds and Rain
June 21 Montgomery reports the severest storm, wind speed peaking at 81 miles per hour for minutes, and rainfall of nearly three quarters of an inch in 20 minutes, surpassing May totals. Barometer fell two tenths, temperature dropped 29 degrees in as many minutes. Shade trees toppled, crops damaged, many roofs blown off and fences down across town.
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Montgoméry
ala
Riots and shootings after Birmingham excursionists clash with Gadsden group
Chattanooga dispatch reports Henry Thomas a Birmingham Negro fired on a party of Gadsden Black residents as a train left wounding Will Garnier a local cabman. Garnier and friends shot back triggering a riot. Thomas was shot in the back and neck and stabbed with two shoulder wounds and may die. Two other Birmingham men were wounded and another stabbed. In Saratoga a 19 year old, Austin Smith son of James Smith of Sandy Hill was killed while batting when a curved pitch struck him under the ear causing fatal brain concussion.
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Chattanooga
Gadsden
Aia
Henry Thomas
Birmingham
Will Garnier
Garner
Thomas
will
Saratoga
Austin Smith
James Smith
Sandy HII
Washington county fairgrounds
Sandy Hill
Fort Edward
Smith
Edward McGinnis
Rumors of a Big Defalcation in San Francisco
San Francisco June 1 rumors circulate that Isaac Norton, cashier of the internal revenue office, died by his own hand last Wednesday and was a defaulter to the tune of 50000 dollars. An official investigating the office declines to confirm or deny the claim.
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San Francisco
Tocas
Isaac Norton
internal revenue office
A Virginia Cyclone Wreaks Havoc In Newport News
A cyclone struck Newport News on June 21 causing heavy damage to several houses and to growing crops. The James River sheltered small craft at anchor suffered considerable damage as well.
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Virginia
Newport News
James river
Prominent Minister Croaker Dies in Saratoga at 70
Saratoga June 21 Rev. Dr. James N. Croaker prominent Presbyterian and 20 years in the synod of New York died after a three week illness. He leaves a widow and three children. The funeral will be held on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
James N. Croaker
synod of New York
Street brawl in South Framingham stirs militia call
In South Framingham Massachusetts on June 21 drunken Italian laborers fought on Waverly street near a Natick train. Officer Bastien was critically injured, a skull fractured, and Officer Trace was knocked unconscious while pursuing a ringleader. Three suspects were arrested as tensions rise.
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Massachusetts Town
Framingham
Mess
Natlek
Waverly street
Robert Trace
David Bastien
Bastien
Trace
Officer Bastien
Dog's Nest
Bas
Fire in Buffalo Claims Five Children in Blaze
Fire at Joseph Melenski home in East Buffalo roused him to rescue his five children. Sophia 10 died at Fitch Hospital. Mary 12 Bronistown 5 Veronica 3 and Cecilia 8 remain in hospital with severe burns. Melenski and his arms and face were badly burned while saving them. property loss described as trifling.
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Joseph Melenski
Buffalo
Melenski
Sophia
Fitch hospital
Mary
Bronistown
Veronica
Cecilia
Metenski
Condensed Dispatches From The Week’s Camp Scenes
The Seventh regiment’s stay at the state camp is noted. A shell from David’s Island nearly struck Hindna B. King at Peekskill. The Senate confirms Silver Woodford as U.S. minister to Spain. Verdi rumors are denied. AF Guelph, a famed maker, is paralyzed. Ambassador Tripp travels aboard the Paris. A 16-year-old boy, Walter Norman, is killed by lightning in Bogert, Georgia. his baby survives. Barney Barnato, the South Africa diamond king, dies by suicide. funeral in London Jewish cemetery at Willesden.
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Peekskill
tus
Hdna
David's Island
N.Y
senate
i. Woodford
Uries
Spain
Rom
Giussone Verdi
William Tell
AF Guelph
Ramletc Tripp
United States
Vienna
Paris
New York
Walter Normian
Bogert
Barney Barnata
South Africa
Cape Town
Southampton
London
Willesden
Lost Pewahic wreck copper found near Alpena
The steamer Foot arrived at Alpena with 1590 pounds of copper nuggets from the wreck of the long lost Pewahic. Divers report the hull severely broken and copper and iron cargo visible within about 15 feet of the vessel.
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Alpena
Mich
Foot
Hotel Fire at Pickwick in New Orleans
Fire gutted the Pickwick hotel cafe and annex at 119 and 121 Carondelet Street and an adjoining building with minor guest injuries. Loss estimated at 160000, fully insured. Also reports Missouri Breeders law prompting poolroom closures and a potential raid-driven rent case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Pickwick hotel
Carondelet street
YW. H. Moore
End in sight yet tolls and tariffs split the party
Washington June 21 Republic- in- charge of tariff bill face end in sight but not this week. Differences within Republicans on tobacco and wool schedules cause perplexity. Wool schedule likely near closure though rates contested by wool men. House program unchanged with two sessions per week. Brooklyn drydock funding bill expected to advance. Contagious sheep disease notice reinforces transport restrictions and disinfection orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
senate
Alison
free bet
house
committee on rules
Brooklyn navy yard
Wilson
agricultural department
United States
River Steamer Burned at Prescott Dock
The International, a Canadian Pacific Car and Passenger Transfer steamer, burned at its Prescott dock. Fire started near the boilers, the vessel was sunk in 16 feet of water to save it, with damages expected to reach thousands. A burning timber triggered a long whistle shriek that woke residents of Oldensburg and Prescott.
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Oldensburg
hie
Prescott
Wrecked Schooner's Crew Lands in Philadelphia
The tug Lillie Graham under Captain Le Compt brought the crew of the schooner Atkins to Philadelphia after the Atkins was run into by a Reading tug towing barges near Fort Delaware. The Atkins lost her deckload of lumber and became waterlogged, then towed to Newcastle to lie. The tugs were undamaged and continued on.
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Philadelphia
Lillie Graham
Le Compt
John ©. Atkins
Fort Delaware
Reading
Atkins
Newcastle Main
Jubilee began with private service for royal family
London June 21 Queen Victoria marked the jubilee with a private service at St George's Windsor before the royal family. Empress Frederick and other royals attended as the queen sat in the chair of state. The ceremony featured prayers for unity, a special hymn by Bishop Walsham, and a moving kissing of the hands, ending with the queen's silent prayer. A bicycle tubing firm consolidation in London aimed at expanding production across Toledo and Pennsylvania.
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London
Victoria
United Kingdom
empire
Church of England
St. George’s chapel
Windsor
St. George's chapel
Knights of Windsor
Duke of Devonshire
Lord Rosebery
Knights of the Garter
Order of the Garter
Barry
Frederick
Germany
Duke of Connaught
Duchess of Connaught
Prince Henry
Prussia
Henry
Prince Christian
Christian
Princess Henry of
Battenberg
Sergius
I. Tim
Caesar
William Walsham
Wakefield
Arthur Sullivan
St. George's Choir
Walter Parratt
Duke of Connavenal
Cleveland
HH. A. Laster
Arthur Pilkington
Toledo
Ellwood City
Greenville
Pennsylvania
Debs Follower Platform Promotes Public Ownership Plan
Eugene V. Debs says free silver is dead and will push socialism as the 1900 issue. The new constitution backs public ownership of monopolized industries including railroads telegraphs telephones transportation water gas and electric works plus public control of mines oil and gas wells and shorter working hours with public works relief. In Providence, woolen mills at Manton village burned with $60,000 damage. building gutted, sprinklers helped limit losses, about 500 workers employed, insured. Fire origin undetermined.
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Chicago
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
Providence
Manton mills
Manton village
H. A. Kimball
Receiver For Mining Property Denver June 21
Judge Allen will appoint a receiver for the Bassick mine in Custer county valued at 5 million dollars after a federal court ruling. E C Bassick currently holds possession as minority stockholders sue to resolve rights against Bassick and Dennis Ryan over a alleged conspiracy to defraud the company. Unknown man killed by train near Gardiner Mass when struck on Fitchburg line. identified only by a handkerchief marked E Burdick. body cut in two, awaiting burial if unclaimed.
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Denver
Allen
Bassick
E. C. Bassick
Bassick company
Dennis Ryan
Custer county
Gardiner
Mass
Fitchburg
E. Burdick
congress
Earthquake Strikes San Francisco with Severe Shocks
Two sharp earthquakes were felt in San Francisco yesterday with clocks stopped and lamps broken in places. The first quake at 2 14 pm and a second followed soon after, vibrations moving west to east. No serious damage reported though the shocks were described as the most severe in years. The tremor was felt statewide.
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San Francisco
United States Weather bureau
Death by Self Inflicted Wound of Syracuse Contractor
Henry F Crawford, a 47 year old contractor, committed suicide at his Syracuse home by cutting his throat with a razor. He had suffered intermittent insanity for a year and paresis. The act appeared impulsive and not premeditated after he had just shaved.
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Sublia
Syracuse
Henry F. Crawford
Deficit in Pennsylvania Finances Revealed in Statement
Deputy Attorney General Elkin announces a state treasury deficit of 5.4 million dollars. He asserts several years of appropriations exceeding revenues, creating the present shortfall in Harrisburg.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Elkin
Air. Elin
Boys Suffer Critical Concussions In Separate Accidents
Two youths lie near death in local hospital after separate incidents. Daniel Sullivan, 15, of Arlington, jumped from a moving train on the Fitchburg road. Otis Steele of Weston collided with a tree while speeding down Charles street.
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Arcidenty
Waltham
Maass
Tune
Daniel Sullivan
Arlington
Fitchburg road
Otis Steele
Weston
Charles street
Robbery at Wyman & Cobbs Store Post Office
In Redstone Nova Scotia on June 21, Wyman and Cobbs report their store and post office broken into. About $1,000 in cash and checks taken from the post office funds kept by postmaster Mr Wyman. Police investigation details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poxtorica Robbid
Redstone
NS. H
Wyman & Cobbs
Wyman
Miser Killed by Lightning Near Farmersville
During a June thunderstorm near Farmersville miserliness proved fatal as Christian Gonalt also known as Chris Minenkin was struck by lightning while plowing. A search found about 25000 dollars in cash on his person and the incident reveals a life shaped by miserliness.
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Miser
Springfeld
Christan Gonalt
Chris Minenkin
Farmersville
Ife
Senator Aldrich Convalesces at Home in Providence
United States Senator Nelson Aldrich, resting at his Sharwich Neck home, will return to Washington next week as his health greatly improves after several days of convalescence.
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Aldrich
Providence
United States
Nelson Aldrich
Sharwich Neck
Washington
Dartmouth Student Harold Gilbert Found Near Log Jam
Harold Dawera Gilbert of Newton Highlands Massachusetts the Dartmouth student who drowned nine days ago in the Connecticut River while canoeing has been recovered in the edge of a log jam near Hanover New Hampshire on June 21 authorities reported the body was found in the river vicinity confirming the prior disappearance ending the search for the missing student
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Hedy
Hanover
N. H
Harold Dawera Gilbert
Newton Highlands
Maas
Dartmouth
Connecticut river
Yale Cornell and Harvard crews bid for victory in big race
A June 1 program from Poughkeepsie Minnesota reports Yale Harvard and Cornell preparing for a varsity race on June 25 with Yale the heaviest crew and Cornell the lightest. The piece notes training, boat types cedar versus paper, oarlock differences and starts, predicting Yale or Cornell victory depending on pace. Also covered is the New York pilot boat arrival in port with a tug salute.
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Poughkeepsie
Yale
Cornell
Harvard
John Harmard
John Harvard
Barvard
riv
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