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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1891

Page

12

Westminster Creed Revision Sparks Priest Dr Morris Pamphlet

New York dispatch details Rev Dr Edward Morris of Lane Theological Seminary publishing a pamphlet revealing Revise Westminster Confession changes. It covers removal of hard predestination language, expansion of universal offer of salvation, and new chapters on the Holy Spirit and creation. Morris argues revisions broaden Calvinism while Princeton leaders oppose concessions.

New York Edward D. Morris Lane Theological Seminary Cincinnati Morris Princeton Briggs Randolphs General Assembly Nicea Papacy Rome Vatican Church Universal Dr. Morris B. Warne Presbyterian Feview Hevier Westminister

Tardy Honest of a Bandit Returns 860 He Stole

Kansas City August 23 A traveling passenger agent for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad received 60 dollars in a mail from a bandit who robbed a Burlington train fifteen years ago The man in ragged clothes came to the Burlington office in St Joseph and handed the clerk an envelope with a check for 60 dollars asking it be forwarded to Baxter The bandit disappeared and his identity remains a mystery

Kansas City Baxter Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Burlington St. Joseph

Harvest Excursions Low Rates Via Pennsylvania Lines

Tickets go on sale August 25 September 15 and 29 from designated stations on Pennsylvania lines. Return travel within 30 days of sale. Advertise in the Tarars-PATCH want columns at one cent per word.

Pennsylvania Laieam Io Upor Tarars- Patch Costa

Iron City Brewery Pilsner Ad Announces Local Sales

A brief advertisement notes Iron City Brewing Company makes Pilsner and invites customers to find goods quickly by placing ads for horses vehicles and live stock in cent a ward columns of The Disputes. Telephone number 1188 is provided for contact.

Iron City Brewing Company

McKinley Favored in Ohio as Third Party Maneuvers Tighten Race

Special Telegram from Crestline Ohio reports a tense Ohio campaign where Republicans expect a strong McKinley win but fear third party and foreign influence. Observers note British gold and New York importers aim to blunt tariff support while McKinley campaigns in Mt Gilead Crestline and Canton amid intense party organizing and looming June and November mobilization.

Crestiisa Ohio People's Party McKinley Buckeye Major McKinley New York England Mt. Gilead Mansfield Crestline Mir. Hahn

Fire destroys Phillipsburg general store and outbuildings

At about 8 30 Saturday night a fire consumed the P Le Goullon general store in Phillipsburg along with an adjoining house, stable, and several sheds. Insured losses exceed 2 5 00 on the building and 3 250 on stock. a German singing society occupied the second floor. fire suspected incendiary origin with rival business or credit dispute cited by the owner.

P. le Goullon Phillipsburg Pittsburg Lake Erie London Assurance Company Lockhart and Flanegi Agency J. P. Lefferts le Goullon Disvatch

Toronto harbor corruption probe shocks officials

An investigation in Toronto reveals alleged corruption in harbor works begun over two years ago. The Public Works Department allegedly discarded cheaper designs favoring government contractors, awarding the contract to a higher bid by 13500. Critics charge incompetence led to oversized, repeated work and inflated stone costs far above the expected rate.

Toronto Theublio Works Department

Boomers Gather For Indian Lands Opens In Oklahoma

Gurunim C T August 23 reports a surge of settlers converging toward Iowa Sac and Fox reservations ahead of a presidential proclamation opening lands. Wagons flat boats and houses on wheels indicate readiness to move. About 1000 homeless encampments stretch 60 miles from Cimarron to South Canadian awaiting orders and fearing trouble.

Gurunim C. T Iowa Sac and Fox Oklahoma Cimarron South Canadian

Louisville Whisky Frauds

Six federal suits seek condemnation of 200 barrels of whisky for fraudulent entry involving Dartley, Coldewey, Louisville Public Warehouse, Bartley, and Johnson. Whisky invoiced in Kentucky and shipped to Bermuda then reimported. original invoice used despite tampering between Bermuda and the United States reducing duties. Joel B. Erhardt as NY customs collector involved in the questioned entry.

Joel B. Erhardt New York United States Bermuda Custom House

United States Bering Sea Commissioners Arrive in Tacoma

The United States Bering Sea Commissioners arrived in Tacoma aboard the U S steamer Albatross last night, as reported from the commissioners home in Bering Sea Tacoma Washington on August 24.

Bering Sea Commissioners Home Tacoma Wash United States Bering Sea Commissioners Albatross

Stocks and gold flow threaten harvest hopes and banks

A New York dispatch reviews stocks and finance amid a bank reserve drop, noting weaker prices and a cautious mood. The piece discusses harvest timing, grain demand in Europe, gold expectations, and Union Pacific debt measures while predicting a brightened but cautious 12 month outlook for U.S. markets.

Clearing House Report Shows Week Exchange Increases

The Boston clearing house summary lists last week’s gross exchanges and percent changes across cities. Compared with the prior week, total exchanges rose by 98,013,408 dollars, about 6 percent, with outside New York up 24,865,456 dollars or 6.1 percent.

Boston New York

Ill-founded Cruelty Claim Against Mrs Sopp Denied

Mrs Sopp of 88 Seventh Avenue disputes a Humane Society inquiry into alleged child cruelty. Agent O Brien visited while her six year old was alone with doors locked for safety. She says the door was not broken in and no apology was given. no suit was filed. Mr Sopp backs her account and notes no need for intervention.

Sopp

Apples Baked by the Sun on Chicago Prarie Heat

In Chicago heat a farm near Ninety-fifth Street and Western Avenue reports apples baked by sun on the tree. Workers on Dr Kellogg's farm sheltering from heat observed sun baked fruit, describing one third surface browned with flavor like oven baked apples. Some interiors remain green.

Chicago J. H. Hammill Ninety-fifth Street Western Avenue Blue Island Ridge Dr. Kelloge

Snakes Found in Bale of Hay at Depot

Early yesterday morning Will Barnes, supervising hay unloading for Sheriff Barnes in Atlanta, discovered a bale of timothy hay contained two rattlesnakes. One escaped under the depot while the other was killed after being pulled free and exposed by a curious worker.

Will Barnes Sheriff Barnes Illinois Mr. Barnes

Private Safe-Deposit Box at Farmers' Deposit National Bank

Advertises private box access in the bank vaults for safekeeping of stocks bonds and valuables with low yearly fees. Appeals to administrators executors guardians and others needing accessible storage in a safe-deposit facility at 6 Fourth Avenue.

Farmers’ Deposit National Bank Fourth Avenue MWP

Downey Child Dies at Swissvale Aged 2

On Sunday August 2 1801 at Irvine West Ean youngest daughter of Alexander and Alice Downey of Swissvale died at age 2 years 1 month and 2 days. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Vineyards Menaced by Phylloxera Drives Champagne Capital Fight

In Pars August 23 report on Lamare a 19 year old leader of wine grower protests against large firms trying to fuse small vineyards to stamp out phylloxera. The piece notes mildew and disease across France and warns champagne requires capital while promising Algerian vines and Tunisian harvests. Lamare publishes La Revolution Champenoise to rally peasants.

Pars Lamare M. Lamare Ideaux Lorraine L'Aude Department of la Herault Wta la Gironde Les Bouches du Rhone Algeria Tunis Spain Port Italy Young Lemare la Rensolution Champenoise

Bishop Newman's Sermon In Champlain Flaunted Holiness

A Cuarrataqua dispatch describes Bishop Newman delivering a gloomy chapel sermon on Character from Hebrews. The piece notes his influence on General Grant and recalls a tale of Marie Decca and General Thomas Smer in Georgetown.

Cuarrataqua N. Y Chantauqua Calender Bishop Newman Newman General Grant Marie Decca Thomas S.mer Georgetown Con Grant West Point Seeeee United States

Local Notes Include Police Shuffle and Social Events

Absence of Superintendent Muth leaves Allegheny East under Detective Steele. Drugstore owner F H Eqóens visits Uniontown. Prohibition delegates may travel tonight with reduced rates via County Chairman Cole. Kirtramice and Walken faust arrested for drunkenness at East Liberty stockyards. A skin disease affects Spring Garden and Esse Street children. physicians deem it infectious but not contagious. Wood funeral arrangements set at 100 White Oak alley Allegheny with brother H E Woods hosting. Sons of Temperance Moorhead Hall meeting featured W G Powell A B Rankin and Mrs S Colbert with large attendance.

Muth Allegheny Steele F. H. Eqoens Uniontown Tur Cole Victoria Kirtramice Emma Walkenfaust McNally East Liberty Spring Garden Avenue Esse Street Turremaina John W. Wood Oak Hill New York Cleveland Company Turtle Creek H. E. Woods White Oak Alley Alleghen Sons of Temperance Moorhead Hall W. G. Powell A. BR. Rankin Colbert Federal Avenue

Fire Damage Strikes Hillsboro and Dubueville With Heavy Loss

A business block in Hillsboro Texas burned causing about 8000 dollars in loss with 14000 dollars insured. In Dubeville Kentucky early yesterday morning a fire destroyed property worth 20000 dollars including Harned Brothers store H M Daniels store Borheo hotel and Dewee’s saloon among others with most losses uninsured or only partly insured.

Hillsboro Tex Dubeyville Harned Brothers H. M Daniels Borheo Dewee

Free Trains To New Town Blaine From Pittsburgh Depot

The Gem of the Monongahela announces daily free trains to the new town of Blaine departing from and arriving at the Pittsburg and Erie Railroad depot at Smithfield Street Bridge. Evening trains run at 5 and 10:35 P.M. No Sunday service. Call Charles Somers & Co. for tickets maps and price lists. Bargains of all kinds are advertised in the cent a word columns.

Pasestar Pittsburg and the Erie Railroad Smithfield Street Union de Pittsburg Virginia Charleston Charles Somers & Co Fourth Avenue

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