German Catholic congress opens in Newark with vast turnout
The sixth annual German Catholics of the United States convention began in Newark on September 26, drawing 7,000 to 8,000 participants from across the country. Delegates from major cities joined German Catholic societies and laymen, with over 4,000 in a torchlit procession and a citywide pageant of bands, speeches by Bishop Wigger and officials, and a celebratory concert and fireworks at Caledonian park.
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Pope to Elevate Corrigan and Ireland as Cardinals
Sept. 26 report states the pope will name Archbishop Corrigan of New York and Archbishop Ireland of St. Paul as cardinals at the upcoming consistory, pleasing the friends of both prelates in the American church.
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Cholera on Board Bohemia and Pythias Grand Session
Cholera cases aboard the steam ship Bohemia in lower bay lead to transfers to Swinburne Island and planned removal to Hoffman Island. Eight year old Stanislaus Michearich dies. Also reports Knights of Pythias Twenty-seventh annual session in Masonic temple with 250 delegates and 21 new lodges. grand chancellor Fred E. Wheaton tours the state. Also notes unrest among Bad Lands Indians linked to Cheyenne river traders and claims forjouries, plus Afro American Press association meeting in Philadelphia urging political action. Russell renominated in Boston.
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Indianapolia chosen as price for next encampment
The Indianapolis selection as the site for the next G A R encampment price was set with no contest as rivals withdrew. General Palmer addressed the first day, reports were read, and officers were elected including Weissert as commander in chief designates. The encampment adopted resolutions on veteran benefits, records, and memorials while noting the death of General Barnum and honoring Alger with a silver cup.
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Court decision blocks second apportionment plan in heated political clash
The court voided the legislature’s second apportionment act and ordered further action. Chief Justice Lyon, Justices Cassoday and Orton dissenters were Democrats with Winslow as director. the majority suggested the legislature lacks discretion in apportionment tied to population. Public debate surged as motions and defenses loom, with Friday set for next filing day.
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Train Wreck at New Hampton Kills and Injures
A Chicago Great Western main line wreck near New Hampton Iowa caused major damage and many fatalities and injuries. A construction crew on the track was ordered off when a freight train derailed and smashed a nearby house and cars. At least twelve people died and several more were hurt while responders battled to rescue survivors. The accident ranks among the worst in the state in years.
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World affairs and local crime report snapshot
A wide range of brief items from 1890s news, noting tariff shifts in Hawaii, cattle disease spread to 34 Merkleburg farms, a Chinese assassination society, Berlin world fair 1897 plan, Rothschild as a delegate, shipwrecks near Mozambique, Bristol docks project, papal consistory postponement, Hawaiian protectorate petition, and political notations. Also reports on bank robbery in Roslyn, jewelry theft at St. Paul, notable deaths, and miscellaneous incidents.
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