Reverend Scudder Sees Changing Church in Modern Era
Rev. John L. Scudder, visiting from New Jersey, tells the Woman's Press Club that practical Christianity replaces old doctrines. He cites higher criticism, evolution, and social reform, arguing ministers and churches should focus on community betterment and social salvation over sectarian bickering.
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John L. Scudder
New Jersey
Woman's Press Club
Potter
Lyman Abbott
Washington Gladden
Zion
Eve
Adam
Garden of Eden
Hell
Jonah
Jersey City
Detsch Seeks Divorce After Acquittal in Ferree Murder
Philadelphia January 25. Public interest rose after Andrew Jackson Detsch, yesterday acquitted of murdering Harry Ferree at Mrs Detsch’s boarding house door, failed to return home fueling rumors of separation. Detsch said he left with his father to rest and will return. his lawyers stated no divorce filings had begun.
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Philadelphia
Andrew Jackson Detsch
Harry Ferree
Detsch
Ferree
Senator Hired Convicts Probe Into Pittsburg Workhouse
The Iron City Trades Council filed a bill in equity in Pittsburgh alleging State Senator William Flinn and C. L. Flaccus used convict labor at the Allegheny County Workhouse. It names John A. Bell W. H. Self J. W. Crawford William C. Jibbey and John S. Steele as board managers. Convicts allegedly worked at Booth and Flinn’s Flinn headed contract jobs earning $1 a day while regular workers would earn $3.50 to $4.00.
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New York Times
Pittsburg
William Flinn
Pennsylvania
C. L. Flaccus
Iron City Trades Council
Allegheny County
John A. Bell
W. H. Self
J. W. Crawford
William C. Jibbey
John S. Steele
The
Trades Council
Fire Department hose inquiry tests water supply at Parker Building fire
Engineers testifying before the Commissioners of Accounts dispute Chief Croker on water pressure. James A. Henry says one six inch main could not properly feed all engines and water supply was certainly insufficient. Charles H. Bull counters that water was not reduced to spare mains. Investigation resumes tomorrow at 10 o clock.
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Fire Department
Commissioners of Accounts
Parker Building
James A. Henry
Charles H. Bull
Water Department
Croker
Miners Refuse to Seat Dolan at UMWA Convention
Delegates to the United Mine Workers of America in Indianapolis refused to seat Patrick Dolan of Reising Pennsylvania, former president of the Pittsburg district, citing his expulsion. The convention also adopted a resolution by President Mitchell in favor of woman suffrage and invited Secretary Haywood of the Western Federation of Miners to address the meeting.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Patrick Dolan
Reising
Penn
Pittsburg
Dolan
Haywood
Western Federation of Dress
McCurdy Home Arrives After Two Years Abroad
Richard A. McCurdy former head of Mutual Life Insurance returns from France aboard the Amerika with his wife and son. He says he is quitting business at 70 and plans a week at home in Morristown before deciding next steps while denying any intent to confront Peabody interests. He and Mrs McCurdy hope to rest and consider a trip to California or Florida after recovery.
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Peabody
Richard A. McCurdy
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Amerika
France
Robert H. McCurdy
Mr. McCurdy, Sr
McCurdys
Mr. McCurdy
Morristown
Mr. Peabody
Mutual Life
Gov. Hughes
the Mutual
McCurdy
Mentone
Armstrong
Europe
Pound
New York
New York Times
N. J
Richard ¢A. McCurdy
Convent Station
Willis
Madison Avenue
Man jailed for contempt over Forty-ninth Street house dispute
Harry A. Wilkes, of 214 West 109th Street, was jailed in Ludlow Street jail on contempt charges stemming from a war rant by Justice Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald had ordered payment of 3.7 to former house owners Emma O Nimocks and Laura A Thomson, who sued to partition the Forty-ninth Street property. At a Real Estate Exchange sale Wilkes bid $41,000 and paid 10 percent by check.
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Harry A. Wilkes
West 109Th Street
Ludlow Street
Justice Fitzgerald
Forty-ninth Street
Emma O. Nimocks
Laura A. ‘Thomson
Wilkes
Property sale discrepancy leads to court order for Wilkes
A sale at 45 Broadway left a shortfall of 3,799 dollars after Ira Bliss Stewart, attorney for Mrs Nimocks, observed the property was valued at ess and the house ultimately sold for 37,200 dollars. The court ordered Wilkes to cover the difference as he failed to complete the transaction.
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Ira Bliss Stewart
Broadway
Lincoln Day dinner speakers named for Independence League
The Independence League County Committee lists speakers for the Feb 12 Lincoln Day dinner. Honor guest William R. Hearst will attend at the Hotel Knickerbooker with John Temple Graves Frank P. Walsh Charles A. Walsh Thomas L. Hisgen R. R. Lyon and Joh T. McDonough among the speakers.
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The
Independence League
John Temple
Graves
Frank P. Walsh
Kansas City
Charles A. Walsh
Iowa
Thomas L. ‘Hisgen
Massachusetts
R. R. Lyon
Bath
N. Y
Joh T. McDonough
William R. Hiearst
Knickerbooker
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Rev
J. L. Scudder
Pittsburg Labor Council
Chief Croker
R. A. McCurdy
Wartmee
the Oriental Store
Oriental Rugs
A. A. Vantine & CO. Broadway
8Th Street
Chinaware
Woodbury
Woodbury Institute
Wooberry Institute
West
Astetone Eatin
East 21St Street
Parkey
Frederick W. Evers
Éth Ave
Medha
Lord & Taylor
Jersey
26Th St
Sth Ave
Girls’ Clothing Dept
Hearst League
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