Reverend Dill Cleared but Rebuked by Presbytery
New York dispatch reports Stirling pastor Foster Dill found guilty of immoral conversations but given a general admonition. He faced potential suspension yet smiled as the presbytery urged self control and humility, while Dill protested the verdict as misrepresented. The Stirling church awaits next steps as Dill may return to pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fearetal
New York
Pastor Dill
Stirling
Morristown
Dill
W. W. Dalloway,Jr
Dover
Albert Erdman
John McNaughton
Jeremiah Esker
Madison
W. W. Marsh
Schooler’s Mountain
Presbytery
Seall
H. A. Harlow
Menkham
Foster Dill
Mr. Dill
Moderatar
Tole
Presbtery
Mann Cave
Haat Orange
Stirling church elders face reshuffle after Dill trial
The piece describes Pastor Dill seeking revenge and expects to win a new elder election in Stirling. Original elders were Alexander Cooper Herbert Gray Torrey and Joel Bebont. Cooper is in Morristown asylum Torrey weakened by the dispute Bebont remains opposed. A 250 signers petition boycott continues while a new elder slate is chosen likely from Dill supporters with Dill hopeful for triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stirling
Pastor Dill
Stirling Church
Alexander Cooper
Herbert Gray Torrey
Joel Bebont
Cooper
Morristown
Torrey
Dill
Prothonotary Newmeyern Removed From Train Under Observation
John C. Newmyer prothonotary of the Supreme Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, living in Swisesvale, Allegheny county, was taken off the Western express at midnight at the conductor’s request. He carries a revolver and is said to be mentally aberrant after a Bermuda trip in pursuit of his wife and a Presbyterian preacher. Mayor Fritchey plans to place him on the 3:45 train to Pittsburgh for arrival at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannesvas
John C. Newmyer
Supreme Court
Western District of Pennsylvania
Swisesvale
Allegheny County
Western Express
Mr. Newmyer
Pittsburg
His Wife Proves Serious Charges and Obtains a Divorce
Mrs. Jennie M. Withington, wife of Rev. Augustus Withington, now preaching at Missions Hall in New Haven, has secured a divorce decree from Worcester county Superior Court Judge Aldrich. Allegations include non support and desertion, with custody of their child Clara Hathaway awarded to the wife after testimonies from the sister and church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Jennie M. Withington
Augustus &. Withington
Missions Hall
Aldrich
Superior Court
Worcester County
Mass
Clara Hathaway
E.C. Higgins
Second Advent Church
G. W. Thomas
Fermon Mission Hall
The Pastor Arrested For Forcible Parsonage Entry
Rev. F. D. Geary former St. Peter's Evangelical pastor was arrested for forcibly entering the parsonage now occupied by Rev. A. H. Snyder. Geary claims he acted in his own home as his furniture remained there while the congregation asserts control. He waived a hearing and posted bail for his appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schutleill Haven
F. D. Geary
St. Peter's Evangelical
A. H. Snyder
Dubs
Lebanon
Geary
Bowman
Norristown
Gef
Myler
Tolice
Ter Gilloland
Gilleland
Postoe
4 BROKEN RAILROAD DEAL
Negotiations to appoint Dr. Seward Webb as president of the New York and New England Railroad collapsed amid disputes between President Austin Corbin and Director Charles Parsons. Reports say Webb favored the New York and New England, while New York Central interests allegedly swayed him away, ending the talks overnight.
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New York, March
New York and
New England
Austin Corbin
Charles Parsons
Vanderbilts
Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg
New York Central
New Ores Company
Anderblilts
de Seward Webb
Mr. In
Dr. Webb
New England Pa
New York Centraler
Webn
Man Slashes Own Throat in Court After Conviction
Sam Randall, a Black man convicted today of aggravated assault in Clafteston 8 C, drew a knife from his shoe and cut his throat before sentencing. He attempted self harm in the courtroom as officers restrained him. A woman indicted with him had been nolle prosequied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clafteston
8. C
Court of Sessions
Sam Randall
Randall
Nolle
New York Reporter Contracts Typhus At Fever Ward
Typhus cases rise among fever ward attendants on North Brother Island. Ernst Noble an orderly is taken to the iso ward with the disease. His wife the hospital matron is ill but diagnosis pending. A Commercial Advertiser reporter Frederick J Hamilton also contracted typhus after visiting infected rooms. Two more cases reported with suspicious symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yonk
Ernst Noble
North Brother Island
Frederick J. Hamilton
Commercial Advertiser
East Twelfth Street
River and Harbor Bill Poised for Surprise Passage
A special report notes the river and harbor bill near completion in the House and Senate. The proposal is expected to yield a surprise outcome, with details still forming as lawmakers push toward final passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waserveroz
River and Harbor Bill Seen Growing to Enormous Size
The piece outlines expected House action on a river and harbor bill near 624 million dollars, with engineers tightening estimates before Congress. The River and Harbor Committee plans a bill around twenty million less, while further changes and additions by the Speaker are anticipated.
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Congress
Prince Michael mobbed at Detroit City Hall during habeas corpus case
A harrowing scene unfolded as Prince Michael and his affinity lover faced habeas corpus before Judge Brevoort. Deputies blocked the crowd while roving factions chanted threats and urged violence. The mob chased the defendants through corridors and onto streets as authorities ferried spectators away.
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Detroit
Michael
Joseph T. Richardson
Brevoort
Congress Street
House of Israel
Rome
Disciples of the Flying Roll
Griswold Street
Delamater Victim Lets Delusion Guide Her Steps
A 60 year old woman, Sally Wallace, fell on a Toledo street and was taken to the police station in delirium. She claimed kinship to George Wallace Delamater of Meadville and spoke of seeking funds to aid him after a bank crash. Her condition fluctuated between clarity and crisis as she remained under police care.
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Totxpo
Union Depot
VeraTou
Sallie Wallace
George Wallace Delamater
Pennsylvania
Meadville
Williamsport
Toledo
Delamater
Young Republican Farce Ends in Resignation
A. G. Dickerson, a Republican member of the County Board of Elections, resigns after a series of alleged financial troubles. The Shelby law student reportedly lived beyond means, with a $50 certificate of deposit cashed and missing funds prompting questions about his sanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eolamba
Dickerson
Beesley and
Nervous Ex-Congressman Hopkins Found Dead on Tracks
Atlantic City reports ex congressman Stephen T. Hopkins of New York was found dead beside West Jersey tracks at Pleasantville. Officials suspect a fall or jump from a train. Hopkins arrived February 20 with a valet who soon left. he had shown signs of nervousness and erratic behavior during his brief stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N.J
Stephen T. Hopkins
New York
Padon
Anae O
Heading Railroad Inquiry Nears State House Conference
A joint legislative committee investigating the Heading Railroad combine met with Governor Ibbett this afternoon in Taertos New Jersey. A further session was planned for the following afternoon at the State House with notices to various officials expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taertos
N. J
March
Joint Legislative Committee
Ibbett
Ases
Rene Sean State House
Immigration Committees to Probe Steamship Practices
The House and Senate immigration committees will travel to New York to scrutinize how steamship companies solicit and transport European immigrants, and whether officials at Ellis Island collude in admitting undesirable travelers. The inquiry will review Special Immigrant Commissioners and reports by Kempster Weber Cross Powderly and Shulties, with focus on pauper trafficking and criminal transport.
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Bureau of
Tae Disraton
Waasarmotor
D. C
House
Senate
New York
Europe
United States
Chandler
New Hampshire
Stump
Maryland
America
Ellis Island
Committee On Immigration
Congress
Kempster
Weber
Cross
Northwest
Powderly
T. W. Powderly
Knights of Labor
Shalties
Knights
Imoe
Shulties
Baron Hirsch Fund
Sppeers
Great Ocean Lines
Treasury
Anyae
Samiereon
Nettleton
Nang Gee
Great Ocean
Springer’s Fight for Life in Midnight Church Hospital
At midnight Congressman Springer’s condition remains unchanged with slight improvement. He asks for admission to the sickroom, says he is not worse and hopes to gain strength if he can curb a stifling cough. Doctors warn brain involvement threatens life if no better by noon.
Bank Head J W Collins Shoots Self in San Francisco
J W Collins president of the defunct Californian National Bank shot himself at noon after lunch with E H Murray and Attorney General Hart. He expired soon after as investigations tied to embezzlement of bank funds led to warrants and closures. He was to be taken to Los Angeles for trial.
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San Francisco
March
J. W. Collins
Californian National Bank
Collins
E. H. Murray
Hart
Brewster
California National Bank
Los Angeles
Avarice Drives Murder Claim in Chicago Innate Scudder Case
Chicago March 3 A wealthy man F H Dunton accuses Dr H M Scudder of murdering his mother in law for her fortune. Dunton says Scudder married his adopted daughter and killed the feeble wife by a fall from a chair after a sudden illness. Police sought Scudder’s arrest as the investigation began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Dunton
H. M. Scudder
Scudder
Dunton
Breach in Ohio Sherman and Foraker Fights in Legislature
The Ohio General Assembly faces an imminent clash between Sherman and Foraker factions over Cincinnati water works legislation. Senator Sherman denounces Cox's control of appointments and Cincinnati politics as the conflict heats up. A Citizens' Republican Association appeal seeks to postpone water works consideration, signaling a broader power struggle.
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Columbus
Ohio General Assembly
Sherman
Foraker
Ohio Republicans
Cincinnati Water Works
Bilt
Superior Court of
Cincinnati
George B. Cox
Senator Sherman
Cox
Hamilton County
Citizens’ Republican Association
Senate
Mayor Mosby
Cleveland Preferred by Philadelphia Editor in Hill Conspiracy Rumor
Editor William M. Singerly of the Philadelphia Record states he is unequivocally for Cleveland for President and not for Hill. He says no truth to rumors he would secure Pennsylvania for Hill at Chicago and that he would name Cleveland as president if possible.
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Bet
Thomas L. Clingman
Clingmant
Inez
United States
Senate
Eprom
Corgoran
Springer
Neds
PailapeLreia
March
Senator Hill
Pennsylvania
Chicago
William M. Singerly
Philadelphia Record
Washington
Singerly
Philadelphia
Cleveland
W. F. Harrity
Hill
Letter From Grover Cleveland Returns Friendly Resolutions
Ex President Cleveland replies to the Cleveland Club of Atlanta with a personal letter praising friendship toward the club. He declines to fully credit praise, notes gratitude for the club’s regard, and expresses faith in national prosperity and democratic principles guiding justice for all citizens.
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Atlanta
Cleveland
Cleveland Club of
W. H. Black
Atanta
Ipl
Poe
Grover Cunve
Hill Democrats Form Club In Columbus Meeting
In Columbus a Hill political club formed with about 160 attendees. Speakers included General T. E. Powell and ex-Congressman Converse, who urged support for the Hill but would back the party nominee. J. D. Sullivan criticized the ex-President’s record and called for continued organization.
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Cotcneve
Hill Democrats
Columbus
T. E. Powell
Converse
J. D. Sullivan
Powell
Hill
Sullivan
Cleveland
Congress
Jones Captures Fourth District GOP Nomination
The Republican Congressional Convention of Indiana's Fourth District met in Guernsey with Captain Samuel M. Jones winning the nomination amid record attendance. Delegates were selected to support Harrison for renomination as Indiana held district conventions state wide.
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Guernesme, Inc
Samuel M. Jones
Ey County
Scdama
Indiana
Harrison
Priestly Courage Forces Burglar Flight at Inn
Two masked burglars entered Ouvey Inn near St. Joseph's Church at 3 a.m. They tied up housekeeper Misa Fisher and woke Father J B Schnelton. The priest sprang up and the robber fired but the priest escaped harm. one burglar dropped his hat, both fled through a window as shots rang out. The hat was found by City Marshal McWilliams who expects arrests soon.
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Ouvey, Inn
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Misa Fisher
J. B. Schnelton
Father Schnelton
Urs
Esca Latlow
McWilliams
Hoace Eere
Buralar
Foster in London on Emigration Commission Reports
United States Treasury Secretary Foster explains in London that emigration reports are by individual commissioners not collective. He defends Powderly, notes biases, and says Congress judges accuracy while signaling openness to an international currency conference if England invites.
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Emigration Commission
Lexpos
Foster
United States Treasury
House of Commons
Powderly
Schuster
Powdaly
Congress
America
Goschen
Agvernment
del Tef
United States
Mr. Foster
England
A Railroad Surprise Delays Detroit Route Plan
A band of surveyors arrives from Monroe Michigan revealing a new railroad route from Torieno to Detroit. Construction begins with roadbed stakes telegraph poles and fences as lines parallel Vanderbilt tracks. The Canadian Pacific and Pennsylvania Pacific connections aim for Toledo and Chicago via a tunnel and Toledo depot. Railroad officials fear added competition and report to head offices.
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Torieno
Monroe
Mich
Detroit
Vanderbilt
Pennsylvania
Canadian Pacific
Union Depot
Toledo
Canadian Pacific Fair
Toledo and Western
Chicago
Sailroaders
Boilermaker Fatally Scalded During Boiler Repair
John Sullivan a boilermaker at Hazelton boilers crawled through a manhole to make repairs. His assistant James Connor heard the hiss of steam and saw Sullivan enveloped by scalding vapors. The steam was shut off and Sullivan was dragged free but died shortly after from the burns.
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New Castle
John Sullivan
James Connor
Sullivan
Creditors of Pierce Kelley & Co Seek Meeting in Sharpsville
Notices received today request a meeting of creditors at the firm’s Sharpsville office on Wednesday March 9 to review assets liabilities and current financial condition. If the showing is favorable an extension may be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce, Kelley & Co
Sharpsville
Harrison Hurried Home From Virginia Beach Duck Shoot
President Harrison did not leave the hotel at Virginia Beach for another day of duck shooting at Ragged Island. The plan shifted after a trip on the Washington Coast Line.
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Harrison
Nonrote
Virginia Beach
Ragged Intend
Wages Cut Down Ten Percent at Portsrows
The report notes a ten percent wage reduction affecting workers at Portsrows on March 3. Coffrede and Sailor are mentioned in connection with the adjustment, reflecting a broader cost-saving measure across the port labor sector.
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Coffrede & Sailor
Myler, an Allegheny Official, Arrested for Embezzlement
Assistant Postmaster Theodore Myler of Allegheny was arrested on embezzlement charges and held to bail of 1000 dollars for a hearing before U S Commissioner McCandless. District investigations spanned years with allegations against Postmaster Gilleland and political interference cited.
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Myler
Allegheny
United States
McCandless
W. W. Dickson
United States Post Office
Gilleland
Aime
Post
Ter Clark
Squire Clark Myler
Washington
Department
Duluth Iron Making Boom Fueled by Cheap Ore Offers
A contract arranged through the Merritts guarantees any Duluth company that accepts and smelts iron ore will pay a rent price lower than transportation costs from the ore source to Duluth. The obscure notice highlights seduced firms by cheap ore terms as a key driver of local iron production.
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Douluth
Dutors
Maxs
Merritts
Duluth
Frome Uth
Thas City
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