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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1891

Page

18

Episcopal minister suspended over teachings in Ohio case

A Cleveland court suspends Rev Howard MacQueary of Canton for teaching views on the virgin birth and resurrection deemed contrary to the Episcopal Church. The sentence allows retraction or publication of the exact wording, with six months to comply, or possible deposition from ministry.

Jamestons Howard MacQuegry Canton Independent Congregational Church Howsr MacQceary Protestant Episcopal Church United 727 Howard Albert B. Putnam Y. P. Morgan Henry B. Aves Ohio Oe Episcopal Church United States America Leonard Mact Ueary Howard MacQueary William Hearst Franklin Smythe Standing Committee Kev Howe Gallagher Smythe Mos A. Leonard Dace W. A. Ty Macfocary Christ Lberty MacQueary Theishop

Birth and Resurrection in Diocese of Northern Ohio

A diocesan tribunal in the Northern Ohio diocese contends that its ruling applies only to its jurisdiction and may view heresy differently than other dioceses. The clergyman notes a resignation offered to the Bishop was not retractable under church law, leaving him temporarily suspended and unsure if he will resume ministry.

Ohio

Complicated Gas Case Reaches Supreme Court Continuance

The Supreme Court grants a continuance in the Whitman & Co. vs Fayette Fuel Gas Co. case from Uniontown over gas supply disputes. Andrew W. Mellon of Pittsburgh, a large creditor, challenges injunction orders and sheriff action affecting gas restoration to Whitman works. A further hearing is set for April 11.

Philadelphia Supreme Court Louis Whitman & Co Glass Manufacturers Uniontown Inghram Fourteenth Judicial District Fayette Fuel Gas Company Whitman & Co Whitman's Alo Whitman Fayette County Snehram Andrew W. Mellon Pittsburg Sherif Campbell Gas Company Mellon Sawe

Change in Librarians in Harrisburg

Assistant State Librarian Orwig steps down and is replaced by W. M. Miller of Snyder County who has served as second assistant for four years. Miller will be followed by a Democrat in a few months. The State Librarian Dr. Egle is a Republican and subordinate appointments rest with a Board of Trustees. The act was drafted by Egle and provides for his own four year appointment before Governor Beaver’s retirement. Governor Pattison has not issued a commission to the doctor.

Harrisburg Orwig W. M. Miller Snyder County Miller Egle Commonwealth Beaver Pattison

Monster Whale Sighted Off Irish Coast

In Douplex March 33 several whales were spotted off the Irish coast. One was 100 feet long, seen near Wexford harbor. Fisherman Windham described a disturbance as the whale fought to reach deep water. A fort station boat watched all day, then Windham stabbed the creature’s fin with a knife, revealing it to be a whale.

Wexford Windham

Kate Castleton Improves After Illness at Walnut Theatre

Philadelphia March 28 Miss Kate Castleton star of the Faust Up To Date company at Walnut Street Theater has been dangerously ill but is gradually improving and now regarded as out of danger. Business Lieutenant Simpson notes she appeared sprightly on stage despite pain.

Philadelphia Kate Castleton Walnut Street

Ferry Slips and Cars Burned at Kaighn's Point

Fire at Kaighns Point Camden destroyed the depot ferry slips and eight passenger cars of the Philadelphia and Atlantic City Railroad. The loss is estimated at 90000 pounds. Ticket collector Fox was badly burned while escaping his office. The fire gutted valuable papers and tickets.

Camden N. J Philadelphia and Atlantic City Railroad Kaighn’s Point Philadelphia and Kestling Railroad Company Fox

Big Snow at Harrisburg Buries Area in Record Depth

Harrisburg reports the heaviest snowfall in years with 22 inches recorded on the level after yesterday and last night. Officials describe the storm as a major weather event affecting transport and daily life.

Habbeisburg

Harvest of Death Grim Chicago Death Toll Surges

Carcaco March 28 920 deaths in six days in Chicago with nearly 1100 for the week as the grip spreads. Hospitals full undertakers strained Calvary 200 corpses awaiting interment Vital Statistican Tomlinson estimates 200000 ill weather blamed officials Crowley and Dr Parkes die from the disease Soren Olsen suicides amid the crisis Matthew Gaylord morphine death referenced.

Carcaco Chicago Calvary Vital Tomlinson Crowley Charles T. Parkes Bush Medical College Soren Olsen Matthew Gaylord

Influenza Bites Philadelphia Hard This Season

Philadelphia report notes a strong flu grip with low fevers and head and back pains among workers. overall mortality not high yet illness lasts about three days and affects men more than women amid urban strain and variable recovery.

Philadelphia

The Disease Is Present but Light Attacks in Boston

Boston reports confirm influenza presence yet mild severity. City Health officials cite January and February death tallies for influenza, pneumonia, and consumption to show current danger remains limited as warmer weather nears. The note attributes figures to Dr. C H McCollum, Boston City Physician.

Boston Middle States Board of Health C. H. McCollum Consulanr

The Grip In New York Reported Low Mortality

Special telegram from New York reports no major grip outbreak with a near normal death rate. For 24 hours ending noon, 121 deaths occurred including four grip related deaths. The week saw 895 total deaths with 179 pneumonia and 124 phthisis and a yearly rate of 28 per 1000. Comparison shows 1890 March week had 783 deaths, 1889 had 860.

New York

Didn't Care to Live Sends Columbus Bruce End

Columbus Bruce a 45 year old farmer living nearenburg shot himself in the temple with a 38 caliber revolver last evening. A note found in his room said he had been sick with the cmp and became despondent and did not care to live.

New Caste Columbus Bruce Nearenburg

Grip Epidemic Strains Wheeling Businesses Citywide

Wheeling reports a severe grip outbreak with 1000 to 1200 estimated cases, doctors and druggists say. Businesses, factories, and newspapers run short handed, while drugstores see a 100 percent rise in prescriptions. Nearby Wanase reports 1500 to 2000 cases with rising patient numbers and no deaths so far.

Wheeling

William Woolley Dies by Hanging in Keokuk

Keokuk March 28 William Woolley a prominent and wealthy citizen died by his own hand today hanging believed to have been driven by a grip attack may have affected his mind.

Keokue William Woolley

Special Senate Committee Makes No Conclusion Yet

Hartford march twenty third the special senate committee weighing various bills has not reached a conclusion. The panel continues study and discussion as members review proposed measures and hear testimony for future action.

Senate Hartford

Unclear Senate Session Hints At Possible Cross-Party Pact

In a lengthy afternoon session the state officers discussed an array of measures without reaching a conclusion. Reportedly the Senate plans to reconvene and is seen moving toward common ground, with any reported measure likely to pass both Houses.

Senate

Two Embarrassed Companies in Uniontown Payroll Crisis

The Columbia Transed Steel Mill failed to pay its workers in Uniontown, delivering two weeks of wages while promising the remainder in about two weeks. Bank cashing and discounting of checks sparked unrest as workers met at Commercial Hall and voted to keep working toward the Chicago Masonic Temple project until funds arrive.

Uniontown Fepecral Dispatch Columbia Transed Steel Pennsylvania First National Bank Commercial Hall Chicago

Kochs lymph shows success in Texas highlands

In San Antonio on March 28 report details Kochs lymph treatment in Southwestern Texas. It saved 12 lives among 98 patients treated and many others benefited. Dr Jenkins notes better results from smaller injections, including a rapid cure seen in Hon L L Foster, state official soon to join the Railway Commission.

San Antonio Koch Texas Jenkins L. L. Foster Insurance Statistics, Agriculture and History Hogg

Allan Steamship Company Absorbs State Steamship Vessels

The Allan Steamship Company of Montreal has purchased all vessels of the Glasgow based State Steamship Company now in liquidation. Acquired ships include the State of Alabama Indiana Nebraska Pennsylvania Georgia and Nevada. Likely assignment to St Lawrence route to replace Siberian Corean Assyrian and Pomeranian on May 1.

Montreal Que Allan Steamship Company State Steamship Company of Glasgow Allan Company State of Alabama State of Indiana Nebraska Pennsylvania State of Georgia Nevada St Lawrence

It Is Wrights Handkerchief Aide to Astor House Mystery

A New York report states the gag handkerchief found in Carl Emanuel Bruttinger’s throat, discovered at Tottenville mud flats, belonged to William Wright. Attorney Taylor obtained Wright’s London sent handkerchiefs and compared markings M W with the one in police possession, confirming identity.

Astor House New York Carl Emanuel Bruttinger Tottenville William Wright Ruttinger Attorney Taylor Wright London Thomas Ammond M. W Drummon

Langston Heads to Richmond to Seek Republican Unity

John M. Langston left Petersburg for Richmond to visit Governor McKinney and then Washington. He argued reconciliation with General Mahone would secure a solid Republican delegation to the upcoming National Republican Convention. Langston denied joining Mahone, saying overtures for a truce came from the Mahone faction days earlier.

Petersburg John M. Langston Richmond McKinney Washington General Mahone Waddell Langston Mahone

A Mania for Baptism in Indianapolis Fraud Claim

Investigation identifies Henry Berg the alleged Franciscan monk baptized last night as a Louisville fraud. Berg allegedly ran a thriving apostate business, presenting himself across denominations and likely baptized in numerous styles more than any other man in America.

Indianapolis Henry ©. Berg Louisville America

Not a Seal but a Sign Manual Providenc e March 28

Governor Davis refuses extradition of Thomas Garnett to Connecticut over forged seal issues as Attorney General Slocum reports the requisition lacked the Connecticut state seal. Special telegram notes a private secretary sign manual used on the order and ongoing legal questions.

Providence Slocum Davis Thomas Garnett Connecticut Betty Burkeley

Counterfeit $2 Silver Certificate Triggers Recall Plan

Washington reports a nearly perfect counterfeit $2 silver certificate from 1886 with a silk thread and vignette of General Hapcock. Treasury officials suspend printing, prepare a new Beoretnay Windom vignette series within two months, and aim to destroy counterfeit plates while reissuing silver certificates to limit circulation.

Washington Treasury Department Jordan Hapcock Ti Department Treasury Foster Bureau of Engraving and Printing Pla Leech Mint Congress Secretary of the Treasury

Strike May Result In Wage Clash In Washington

Washington March 28. Printers in the city have been told by Col umbus Typographical Union No 10 that higher wages must be paid for fewer hours. Employers vow to resist all union demands and a strike seems likely. Bosses hint of importing nonunion printers and mention a plan by Government printing office workers to push Congressional sentiment to restore day work wages to 50 cents per 1000 ems.

Washington Columbis Typographical Union No. 10

Washington Bank Affairs

The Controller of the Currency discussed options after the Washington National Bank of New York closed. A 50 percent assessment on capital could boost assets by 150000 to resume operations, or 357000 more could allow full creditor payment prompting voluntary liquidation if resumption is impractical.

Washircros Lacey National Bank Hepburn Washington National Bank New York

Treasury withholds Indiana draft over unsettled war claims

The Treasury stops a 769 144 draft to Indiana's Governor for the direct tax settlement. A hidden old war claims liability of 47 000 was overlooked, delaying payment. The present settlement pays the excess and leaves further adjustment for later.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Indiana

Tobacco Rebate Claims Aim at One Million Dollars

The Treasury Department pursues tobacco rebate settlements under the McKinley tariff act. About 1,000 manufacturers and 600,000 dealers are affected and 26,000 claims have not yet been filed. Officials estimate the total rebates may total about one million dollars.

Washington Treasury Department United States Department

Attorney General Opinion on Philadelphia Mint Funding

Attorney General Miller says the act for a new mint building is not yet an active appropriation. The Treasury Secretary must decide within about six weeks on future Department action regarding the project.

Miller WasHincron Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Department

Witness Describes Kincaid Tragedy Testimony

Wasni sets, March 28. W H Stillman of Friendship New York testified as the first witness in the Kincaid trial. He said he was an eyewitness to the tragedy and stood at the foot of the stairway when he heard a voice.

New York Nicoll William Rockefeller Standard Oil Company New York, New Heaven and Hartford Railroad Europe Grand

Notable Staircase Altercation and Testimony at Court

The report describes a tense staircase incident involving Taulbee Donaldson and a third man as a shot rang out. William E. Curtis testifies about Kincaid’s delicate health and peaceful character, while questions about threats by Taulbee are contested for admissibility.

Taulbee Donaldson William E. Curtis Kincaid Taubbes

Miss Gabrielle Greeley Engaged to Rev. Frank Clendinin

New York reports the engagement of Miss Gabrielle Greeley daughter of Horace Greeley to Rev Frank Montrose Clendinin rector of St Peters Church West Chester. Clendinin, son of George Clendinin of Washington, is seven years older and has held multiple pastorates from Nashville Illinois to St Peters West Chester with training at Columbia Washington and Princeton Theological Seminary.

Dinin New York Gabrielle Greeley Horace Greeley Frank Montrose Clendinin St. Peter’s Protestant Episcopal Church West Chester Clendinin George Clendinin Washington Columbia University Princeton Theological Seminary Presbyterian Church

Arkansas and the Fair Commissioner Resigns

Major John Adams appointed by Governor Eagle to represent Arkansas in the World's Fair Commission has resigned citing the Legislature’s failure to provide an adequate appropriation for a creditable Arkansas exhibit. Governor Eagle accepts the resignation and plans a special message urging liberal funding.

Little Rock John Adams Eagle Arkansas Major Adams Major Adama Esgie Theislature

Labor Dispute Settled Between Contractors and Unions

Indianapolis March 28 The Contractors Association and unions reach a compromise after negotiations led by National Secretary McCuie. A permanent arbitration panel eight hour days overtime at time and a half double time for holidays journeyman wages at 27 1/4 cents per hour stair builders 35 cents per hour and carpenters will work with non union men. The agreement ends discrimination against union workers and plasterers, painters and others are expected to promptly arbitrate remaining issues.

Ispianapolis Contractors’ Association McCuie

Sugar Price Drops Two Cents Per Pound After McKinley Bill

New York March 28 After the end of the month refined sugar will be imported free of duty promising a two cent per pound saving on all refined sugars used by refiners. Under McKinley bill raw sugar could be refined in bond with duty deferred. The change aims to prevent a sugar famine in early April as Sugar Trust refineries run at full capacity amid heavy orders.

Wspecial New Yor Sugar Trust

Largest sugar cargo arrives in San Francisco on ship Hounslow

The British steamer Hounslow arrived from Honolulu with 4,200 tons of sugar, the largest cargo ever brought to San Francisco. Captain Gifford noted ongoing issues in the Queen Lilino kalani administration, while the Reform party pressed for Cabinet changes and a recall of Minister Carter.

San Francisco Hounslow Honolulu Gifford Lilinokalani Reform Party Carter

Brown Gunwire device tests set record high pressure

New York reports John Hamilton Brown of Greenville New Jersey has developed a wire wound segmental tube gun. A five inch section tested at Fort Wadsworth reached 41 500 pounds per square inch, the highest pressure on record for a cast gun, with a later test causing a lining tube failure but not discrediting the weapon.

New York Army Navy John Hamilton Brown Greenville N. J Fort Wadsworth

Unknown vessel ashore near Ocean City identified as brig Hattie

Philadelphia report states the brig Hattie from Hayti with logwood for Portland ran ashore opposite Ocean City Maryland. Nine crew were rescued by breeches buoy while others at Delaware Breakwater faced reduced danger as 40 vessels rode at anchor. A second schooner went aground above Broad Kiln mouth with crew later rescued.

Philadelphia Ocean Hattie Sanborn Hayti Logwood Portland Ocean City Wilmington Delsaya Delaware Falcon

Charges of Fraud Plague Ohio Coal Company

Representatives of the Shawnee and Iron Point Coal and Iron Company seek a Master of Accounts in the U S Circuit Court amid charges that president Johnson M Welch of Athens C conspired with Thomas Cochran of Philadelphia and fraudulently secured and misappropriated 115000 in bonds plus profits, harming Hocking Valley lands and assets.

ColumsEus Shawnee and Iron Point Coal and Iron Company Hocking Valley United States Circuit Court Johnson M. Welch Athens Thomas Cochran Nafe T Company Philadelphia

World’s Fair Lady Managers Form Executive Committee

Mrs Potter Palmer announces the Executive Committee of the World’s Fair Board of Lady Managers chosen from four regions with six ladies per region. First meeting set for April 3. members include Mrs Jonas E Frewen Boston Miss Ives New Haven Mrs Amy M Starkweather Pawtucket and others across cities including New York Newark Nashville Tampa Chicago and Portland.

Cxrcaco Potter Palmer Amy M. Starkweather Pawtucket RB. L Ellen Ford New York Ez Russelle Newark Mary McC William Heed Baltimore Newton Lynch Martinsby W. Va John A. Logan WwWton Susan G. Cooke Knoxville Mollie E. Beck Tampa Fla Mary C. Cantrell Georgetown James P. Nagle Little Rock Shakespeare New Orleans Rosinaalt Austin Virginia C. Mereooo Kaward P. P G. Angell Ann Aroor Mich George M. Shepard Chi O. E. Miller Cedar In Frances B. Clarke St.Paul John 8 Briggs Omaha E. E. Allen Portland Ore Coleman Thatcher, Jr Chicago

Death of a Centenarian in Cambridge

Mrs. Margaret A. Lynn died in Cambridge Massachusetts on Friday night at age 113. She was likely the oldest resident in the state, with a birth year listed as 1788 and ties to Derry. The report notes little doubt about her status as the oldest person in Massachusetts.

Pacial Dispatch Boston Margaret A. Lynn Cambridge Mass Unty Derry

Jacksons Presents Spring Trade Sale With Honest Goods

The store touts its fine workmanship and low prices with a magic theme. Spring stock includes Home Made Overcoats at 8 10 12 and 15 and Splendid Spring Suits all made in house with one year repair warranty. Cheviot suits priced 10 12 15 and 18. No gambling or deceptive schemes, just honest values.

Jacksons

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