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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
19
The Papal Legate and Vatican officials led a vast ceremony with a mile long street procession of prelates in full dress. Police battled crowds, some fainted, as worshipers crowded alleys to glimpse the hosts and benediction. Afterward the Legate appeared on the cathedral balcony to bless the assembled faithful.
London reports reveal detailed correspondence showing Premier Asquith sought to abort the Host procession after plans were finalized. Archbishop Bourne rejected last minute changes, insisting authorities bear responsibility and noting prior similar events in England. Gladstone supported the request while urging protection for the ceremony as press and public watched.
The discussion argues that times cannot safely permit discrimination and urges calm consideration of placing all religious bodies on equal terms. It emphasizes the need for fair treatment in civic affairs and suggests a transition toward parity among faith communities.
London reports an enthusiastic Protestant Alliance meeting at Caxton Hall Westminster. Speakers praised Premier Asquith for defending English Protestantism and vowed a covenant to defend the Protestant faith after condemning the alleged failure of the Rome focused congress.
Rome reports Vatican anxiety as London Eucharistic Congress opens amid fears over a street procession. The Pope hoped for liberty and avoided a potential clash, and the procession was abandoned to prevent misunderstandings with the Church of Rome. The Correspondenza Romana notes the omission reflects sectarian pressures and political meddling.
In Budapest on September 12 Socialist agitators sparked serious disturbances during a Catholic congress Eucharistic procession. Police used swords to restore order and fifty rioters were arrested.
The King accepted Premier Christensen's cabinet resignation handed yesterday, with ministers to serve until Parliament reconvenes on September 25. Neither Conservatives nor the Socialists and Radicals are strong enough to take office. The elder brother of former Justice Minister Alberti, jailed for fraud, fled over twenty years ago after large-scale frauds and forgeries. his sister leads Danish suffragettes.
Cleveland, Sept. 12. Rep. Theodore E. Burton denied reports that he secured the Senate endorsement through a compromise with opponents. He said no promises or concessions regarding legislative ticket positions or future support were made, urging fairness after the decisive vote.
Max Shaw, a young American tied to the Guanajuato Development Company, rode into Guanajuato from the mines when attacked by Mexicans. He defended himself with a miner's candlestick, killing one assailant, but Shaw was stabbed and seriously hurt as the attackers fled after the death.
The Sinn Fein League of America issues a manifesto condemning appeals to the British Parliament as useless and urging Irish Americans to withhold financial and moral support from the Irish Parliamentary party as envoys Redmond and Devlin prepare to visit the United States.
The speaker, addressing English and American churchmen, extols shared faith and liberty linking the United States and Great Britain. He cites continuity from Gregory to Augustine, praises the 13th century charter, and notes the English speaking church's growth. He compares governments, celebrates civil and religious liberty, and highlights the British Empire's vast reach.
A fervent appeal urges English Catholics to spread the Gospel using modern means like railroads and airships, praising Irish, French, and English Catholic legacies. It honors Leo XIII, Maryland's origins, the first American bishop, and calls for active duty of laypeople in national and religious life.
A Catholic gathering of nobility gentry and commoners assembled under the English church invocation of the Shepherd seeks closer Christian fellowship. The discourse envisions the Eucharist as a foretaste of heaven and a bond that unites bishops priests and laity in faith and love.
James Francisco of 282 20th street and Terence Corrupta of 290 20th street Brooklyn were badly hurt when a carriage was struck by a Sea Beach express train at 60th street and New Utrecht avenue. The fleeing horse was killed instantly. Both men were taken to Norwegian Hospital and expected to recover.
Eight arrested for using and handling cocaine. three sentenced to six months in the workhouse by Magistrate Herrman. Police raided Marie McGill's flat at 256 West 434th Street, seizing scales syringes cocaine morphine and other powders. In another apartment Annie Smith Miss Nellie Warner and Warner Watson were taken into custody with significant cocaine paraphernalia found.
The salt water high pressure system fluorished during its first practical trial at the Enoch Morgan's Sons Company fire on Bank and West streets Saturday night. Fire Chief Croker and Commissioner Hayes called it a great success and say two engine companies may move to outlying points, with hose cart stations in Fayette Street and East Ith Street. Each cart to be pulled by three horses at the two new stations.
J R B Keene will bury George Crouch, the former broker who died by his own hand at the Hoffman House. Crouch, once influential in Erie Railroad affairs, lost his fortune after a last failed stock plunge. His body was moved to Charles Plowright’s establishment. Walter V Bennett, son of Franel Gotham, took charge of his father’s body at the hotel.
The Rev. John Wesley Hill argues religion belongs in politics and politics in life not as private piety but as applied political science. He stresses devout leaders, warns against demagogues, and cites figures like Pitt Burke Lincoln and Roosevelt as examples of principled governance guiding social progress.
Magistrate Kernowhza of Jefferson Mariet court said he would not reen arrest as they remit Commissioner Bingham's anti-noise crusade unless citizens appear as complainants. He stated police are justified in arrests but citizens must file in person. The remark followed four pedlers arrested for hawking wares.
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