Briggs Acquitted on All Charges in Presbyterian Trial
A New York ecclesiastical court acquitted Prof. Charles A. Briggs after a 20 day trial. Votes on six charges showed majorities for Briggs, with the strongest 73 to 49 and the closest 61 to 61 on the orthodoxy of Scripture. The decision pleased President Hastings and Union Theological Seminary, while prompting calls for an appeal to the General Assembly.
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Briggs
Prof. Briggs
General Assembly
Mada
New York
Charles A. Briggs
Scotch Presbyterian
Fourteenth Street
Hastings
Union Theological Seminary
Prof
Nae
Threeignes
Presbyterian trial verdict splits votes on charges
The 1239 member court shows 45 voting on all six charges, 66 supporting Briggs throughout, and many others split or abstained. Ministers and elders across New York City debated charges against Prof Briggs with a secret session planned to announce the formal outcome. The Prosecuting Committee vows an appeal to higher church courts, potentially reaching the General Assembly in May 1894.
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Briggs
Livingston Willard
A. B. Hing
A. D. King
Hugh Pritebarnd
J. &. Ramsay
Charies
Robinson
Awg
Rulifson
Charles A. Stoddard
J. J. Tompson
A. L. RK. Waite
Vr. W. Scott Watson
David G. Wolfe
Elder A. . Ketcham
George Alexander
Antonio Arreghi
A. & Asterbury
W. W. Atterbury
F.G. Beebe
Francis Brown
E. &. Clark
J. &. Dodd
D. Stuart
Odes
William Doren
J.B. Eowards
W. T. Elsing
CP. Farnan
M. Field
J. F Forbes
Herbert Ford
EK. Gillect
HW. L. Grandijenarid
A. W. Halsey
W. KR. Marshaw
T. S&s. Hastings
E. W. Witchcock
J. H. Howdier
James Hunter
M. Jackson
J. RB. Kerr
Theodore Leonhard
M. & Littlefield
D. &. Lorenz
William Martin
F. H Marling
HT. McEwen
J. HK. Melivainen
A. H McKinney
de. McMillan
G. Mingens
D. O. Overton
Parson
Vincent Pisek
Daniel Repman
Elders
A. R. Ledoux
Wiliam Micke
Samuel Beer
Fourteenth Street
H. Woodbury
Madison Square
G. C. King
North
Hawley
Park
Ware
Phillips
G&g
C. Lay
Puritan
C. H. Dodge
Riverdale
Thomas Bend
University
Robert Gentle
Union Tabernacle
W. A. Wheelock
Washington
Tipich A Boxart Jaffray
West
C.F. Legeek Weston
Beresy Hunters
S. D. Alexander
Samuel Bowden
T. G Bradner
W. D.bochaosa
Conrad Doench
Thomas Douglas
Howard Infield
H. BR Elitocs
W. B
Joseph Anderson
W. RK
Worrall
Thirteenth Street
Richard Drowmond
Westminster
Presbytery
Griggs
Presbyterian Church
Synod of
General Assembly
Presbytery of
New York
J. J. McCook
Suer
Bandits Cannot Be Tried For Treason Case
The defense attorney for Colonel Hernandez contends his client is implicated in treason linked to a rebellion and cannot be convicted amid the ongoing revolutionary charges and associated adherence.
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Crrr
Mexicroo
Dec. C
Hernandez
Gid No
Cleveland Firm on Murphy Opposes Any Senate Vote Without Kings County
New York dispatch reports Bourke Cochran denying senatorial ambitions and reiterating opposition to Murphy. Cleveland meets with many lawmakers and considers a tariff commission idea while Carlisle pressures Treasury Secretary role. Kings county delegation may back a Brooklyn candidate. Carlisle and Lamont discussed. no commitment on Crisp’s re election.
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Murphy
Cleveland
New York
Kings County
Edward Marpty
Kings
Brooklyn
Tarif
New Jersey
Abbott
Chicago
James Smith
Newark
Smith
Texas
Anthony
Roger Q. Milla
Hogg
John J. Mitchell
Wisconsin
Vilas
Mitchell
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Gear
Democrata
House
Crisp
Tariff Commission
Secretary of the Treasury
Carlisle
Colonel Lamont
Charles F. Crisp
House of Representatives
Carter Reports Gloomy Montana Outlook for Senate
Thomas H. Carter, chairman of the National Republican Committee, arrived in town and then left for New York. He said he recently returned from Montana where he found the political mood grim as he planned to consult the eastern wise men on the Montana senatorial contest.
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Cuwaco
Dee
Thomas H. Carter
National Republican Committee
New York
Carter
Montana
Eas
Morrison Eyes Cabinet Place As Illinois Democrats Unite
The Star reports Morrison’s backers believe he will join Mr Cleveland’s Cabinet. Illinois Democrats split into two factions but seek harmony to present united support. Rep Owen Scott’s Cleveland visit carried assurances from Senator Palmer that Morrison’s selection would be welcomed by the United States Democrats.
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Wasamerox
Staranya
Morrison
Mr. Cleveland
Illinoia
Harmony
Owen Scott
Cleveland
Palmer
United Sanos Democrate
Typhus Outbreak Hit New York Lodging Houses
Typhus cases rise around Chatham Square with several deaths. Health officials plan swift action destroying beds at 194 Park Row and moving material to the crematory. Cases traced to lodging houses and dispensary patients, with vigil kept at Chambers Street Hospital and Bellevue.
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New York
Chatham Square
Foren
Roberts
Bureau
Park Row
East Sixteenth Street
Chambers Street Hospital
Bellevue Hospital
Snn
Health Board
Foerstel Missing as Treasurers Case Trials Loom
St Louis city officials seek Michael Foerstel the late treasurer amid suspicions of embezzlement totaling 63000. Foerstel cannot be found after two days of search while council members threaten action if he dodges service. Officials suspect a ruse about an insane asylum placement to elude authorities.
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Br Louis
Michael Foerstel
St Louis
Foerstel
Cers
Foerster
A Club to Fight Cholera and New Theories
Prof Nensky of Russia outlined a new cholera origin theory before the Russian Medical Society. Prof Blostein reported two new organisms linked to Asiatic cholera and suggested that inoculation with three organisms may confer immunity. Paris dispatch notes cholera spreading in northern France with Gravelines near Calais reporting multiple deaths and closures of streets by authorities.
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Nensky
Russia
St. Petersevae
Blostein
Koch
Paris
France
Gravelines
Calais
Akron Fears an Epidemic in Smallpox Scare
The Akron health authorities fear an epidemic as two earlier cases spread. Joseph Knapp, a mill worker, was sent to the pesthouse with a developed case and more cases are ripening. A Hungarian tramp from Western Pennsylvania is blamed for introducing the disease.
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Axios
Joseph Knapp
Penosyvania
Largest Freight Car Built In This Country Completed At Altoona
The 124 ton Krupp cannon transport car, built by the Pennsylvania Railroad shops at Altoona, was turned out today. It will haul the 124 ton cannon from Point near Baltimore to Chicago for exhibition, forming the world’s largest freight car in service.
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On Altoons
Autooxa
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Point
Baltimore
Chicago
Krupp Gonbi
Ae Eee
Band of Robbers Unearthed in City Rail Looting Ring
Police and railroad detectives crack a major rail car robbery scheme centered in Ene Pa with over 100 warrants. About 20 suspects held as tuneful loots move from Dunkirk to Erie while firms like Lake Shore and Michigan Southern suffer losses exceeding $10,000 in December. Baseball players Dell Darling and Charles Bierbauer named on the list as alleged possessors of stolen goods.
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Ene
Chicago
Lake Shore
Sarresta
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Company
Nickel Plate
Philadelphia
Lake Erie
Nctive
Dunkirk
Westfield
N.Y
Erie
Imke Shore Line
Eric
Dell Darling
Charles Bierbauer
George Kunz
Jack Donahue
H. Lauben
Louis Speckman
John Williams
William Tweed
Louis Kauffman
Ear Conway
William Gar- Slag
Earp Mayes
Blaine Shows Signs Of Improvement, Report Says
Blaine is a little better this evening after ten days with no relapse. A family source notes the progress and hopes for continued steadiness as the day ends with improved health indications.
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Blaine
Ohio Fears Cholera Invasion Threat
The State Board of Health warns in its annual report that without strong immigration controls the quarantine system may fail to shield Ohio from a cholera invasion in 1903.
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State Board of Health
Corvumavs
Dew
White's Million Dollar Promise Secures Wall Street Honesty
New York December 30 Hon Stephen Van Cullen White left for Washington after drawing 233 014 to settle remaining indebtedness from his suspension last September Creditor settlements exceeded 1 000 000 and earned praise from bankers brokers and Wall Street leaders with a public letter of support to President Dickeman of the Stock Exchange.
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New York
Stephen van Cullen White
Washington
White
Wallstrad
Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
Dickeman
The
Stock Exchange
8. V. White
James R. Keene
5. V. White
Mass Hysteria Ends With Lynching At Court House Yard
In Greenville Alabama two unidentified men abducted a jailer and released a prisoner to a mob of about 100 masked men. The mob hanged John Hipp and Charles Kelly, two alleged co murderers, above the Court House steps. Coroner’s jury finds the execution carried out by unknown persons.
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Birmingham
Ala
Dee
Greenville
Court House
Tax Collewer
C. J. Arog
Butler County
Beiog
Plate Glass Men Nervous Over Tariff Fight
The Western Plate Glass Company in Cleveland adjourned after a three day secret session at Hollenden Hotel. They plan to oppose further tariff reductions by Congress and warn that lower duties could ruin the industry, though no price increases or furnace closures are planned.
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Cleveland
Western Plate Glass Company
Hollénden Hotel
Democratic Congress
Whisky trust opposition forms in St Louis
A new distillery company is formed to counter the Whisky Trust in St Louis. It plans to occupy the unfinished Twenty Second and 4 Madison street plant, with incorporation papers filed soon. Named promoters include Clif Richardson of Chemical National Bank and Frank Lawrence of Rio Chemical, plus Edward Mallick Boot and others from Mallink-Rodt Chemical Works and Anthony & Kuhn.
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St. Louis
Whisky Trust
Twenty Second
Madison Street
Clif Richardson
Chemical National Bank
Frank Lawrence
Rio Chemical
Forster
Edward Mallick Boot
Mallink-Rodt Chemical Works
Anthony & Kuhn I
Shetal
Danger at Lewes Harbor Freezes Vessels In Drift Ice
Heavy harbor ice at Lewes Cat connects with breakwater as several large vessels become frozen in the mars. Drift uproots a marine cable and shifts shore areas while pilots and crews work to secure ships amid treacherous conditions.
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Lewes
Cat
Bea
Mars
Sane
Cope
Strong Winds Threaten North American Shipping
In North America a powerful wind could cause significant damage to shipping routes and vessels, disrupting cargo movements and port operations if storms intensify.
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North America
Duel in Garden Ends with Vanderbergen's Death
Major Gillain of the Guards and Eugene Vanderbergen fought a duel in a private garden near Bois de Cam bre. Vanderbergen was shot through the heart and died instantly after a quarrel over a notorious woman. Gillain will be prosecuted.
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Brussera
Gillsin
Guards
Eugene Vanderbergen
Kropps
Boisde Is Cambre
Vanderbergen
Theater Royal de Parc
Gillain
Berlin
Gillnin
Vander
Umbria Safe Sighted Off Fire Island After Five Days
The Cunard steamer Umbria, overdue five days, was sighted at Fire Island and cast anchor at midnight. The ship reported no shaft damage after repairs and remained under quarantine from 3 AM, expected to reach its dock at 8 AM.
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New York
Cunard
Umbria
Fire Island
Manhassery
Plot to Burn Buenos Ayres Foiled by Police Action
A conspiracy to burn Buenos Aires was uncovered and several policemen and firemen were arrested on charges of involvement. The plan involved simultaneous fires in multiple city sites including the Custom House, police office, and the archbishop's residence.
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Buesos Argos
Train Robbers Forgey and Collins Taken to Penitentiary
After Forgey is recommended for life in the morning verdict, fears of a lynching grow. Sheriff Kyle assigns guards and ferries Collins and Forgey to an Ohio River Railroad depot for transport to Moundsville penitentiary, a move seen as preventing mob violence.
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Charleston
W. Vi
Den
Kyle
Collins
Forgey
Ohio River
Moundsville
Florence Gets Millions in Blythe Case Ruling
The Supreme Court denied a rehearing in the Blythe case, ending further appeals. The Williams heirs challenged Judge Coffee’s ruling over the estate of the late Thomas Blythe, with the fortune now valued around four million dollars awarded to his daughter Florence.
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Bas Francisco
Supreme Court
Blythe
Williams
Coffee
Thomas
Annexation sentiment at Dominion travelers dinner
At the Windsor a Dominion Commercial Travelers Association dinner heard a lively toast to the President of the United States. The toast to the Governor General of Canada drew a cooler reception. The event reflected ongoing friendly ties and mutual interest between the two nations.
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Dominion Commercial Travelers' Association
Windsor
United States
Canada
Knap
Senator Colquitt in Critical Condition Amid Illness
Reports from AthaNtTA dated December 30 indicate Senator Colquitt remains in critical condition with advanced paralysis. Doctors previously noted limited mobility ten days earlier, now confined to bed and unable to leave his room.
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Athantta
Colquitt
Carlisle Called for Treasury in Cleveland Admin
Washington reports Carlisle may become Secretary of the Treasury with Cleveland ready to offer the post. The talk centers on free silver influence and the New York Senatorship as major political issues of the incoming administration.
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Ed Murphy
the Treasury
Carlisle
Cleveland
New York
Morrison
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Murphy
Becares
Money Center
Jan
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