Briggs Appeal in Presbyterian Case Roils Portland Assembly
New York dispatch reports the Presbyterians in the United States face a fateful General Assembly in Portland Oregon starting May 1. The Briggs case and the Briers issue dominate talk with appeals and complaints moving between Presbytery Synod and Assembly pathways amid potential divides in the church.
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New York
United States
Portland
Ore
Briers
Union Theological Seminary
Assembly
General Assembly
Briggs
New York Presbytery
Judicial Committee
Committee of Prospeution
Synod of
Tor
Presbytery
Committee of Prevention
United States of America
Synod
Brown
Superior Judicatory
Book of Discipline
Committee of Proyecttion
Dr. Briggs
Committee of Prosecution
Dir. Briggs
Four Against One Kill Marshal in Toccoa Bank Raid
In Toccoa Georgia between 3 and 4 AM marshal Carter confronted four robbers drilling the bank vault. He was killed in a fight outside the bank door with blows to the head from a steel piece. Suspects Jim Rodman Will Krace Gus Roberts and Bob Anderson were detained as authorities pursue coroners jury findings.
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Toccoa
Marshal Carter
Toccoa National Bank
Jim Rodman
Rodman
Will Krace
Gus Roberts
Bob Anderson
Folger Targeted by Friends of Revenue Marine Transfer
May 12. Commodore Folger, head of the Ordnance Bureau, opposes a House Naval Affairs bill to move the revenue marine service from Treasury to the Navy. Supporters say opposing the transfer by a bureau officer undermines Secretary Tracy and risks cabinet credibility if a chief resists presidential policy.
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Wasametos
Commodore Folger
Ordnance Bureau
Navy Department
Friends of the
Revenue Marine Service
The
Treasury
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Tracy
Friends of the Revenue Marine Transfer
Navy
Houses of Congress
United States
Bureau of Ordnance
French Warships Sent to Quell Leeward Island Uprising
From Tahiti, the brig Galilee reports an uprising on Raitea in the Leeward Islands as France adjusts control post 1847 treaty. Three French warships were dispatched after natives armed themselves on Raitea and resisted change to French rule. Peaceful settlement hoped, no further Tahiti news.
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San Francisco
Galilee
Tahiti
Leeward Islands
France
England
Raiea
Hushine
Borabora
New Hebrides
Leewardslands
Kaites
Raitea
TWO EASTERN EMBEZZLERS
A warrant is issued for Maurice E. Kurtz on embezzlement charges totaling 550 dollars from Washington Camp No 295 Patriotic Order Sons of America where he served as treasurer. The suspect recently married, and funds were allegedly used to start housekeeping. Kurtz has vanished.
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Portstown
Maurice E. Kurtz
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Kurtz
Lodge
Chester
H. H. Barr
Reading Railroad
Stolen Bonds Turn Up In Albany Case
In 1888 bank robber John Price stole bonds worth about 343,000 from P. K. Dederick in front of Farmers and Mechanics Bank. The bonds, negotiable and with interest, were recovered today by ex-District Attorney Hugh Reilly. They originated from New York City and the thief served 19 years in Dannemora. A separate item notes a bye election in East York where W. F. MacLean won by about 200 votes as a Conservative, succeeding the late ex-Premier Mackenzie.
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Albany
Banko
John Price
Dannemora
P. K. Dederick
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Hugh Reilly
New York City
Mackenzie
Torosto
House of Commons
East
York
W. F. MacLean
the World
Mr. MacLean
Ratified Whisky Assertion At Noble Institution
An institutional notice states that Max Klein's Silver Age Whisky has been used exclusively for medicinal purposes with good results. Signed by Superintendent Tildeslr.
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Max Klein
Uwwf
Tildeslrr
Minnehaha flour praised for bread quality and economy
Housekeepers spread word that Minnehaha flour makes perfect bread easily and economically. Merchants promote Iron City Brewing Company malt and hops brands Inger and Pilsner beer with claims of purity and age. Mitten Bros offer a free catalogue from 182 Federal St Allegheny.
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Tax
Iron City Brewing Company
Iron City
Mitten Bros
Federal St
Allegheny
Diplomatic move to widen Canadian representation in Washington
Ottawa reports House action to open communication with the Imperial Government for greater Canadian interests in Washington and other capitals. The measure aims to expand representation while preserving the broader Britain Canada relations.
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Ottawa
Ont
Washington
Great Britan
Dana
Obituary notices for multiple residents listed by date and place
A sequence of death notices and funeral details from May 1892 to May 1908. Entries list names Eliza J. Aiken Betta Beery William W. Bowes Adeline Cavett etc with ages, residences, and funeral times or interment notes. Some items include hospital or church details and invitations to friends.
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Aiken
Eliza J. Arken
Thomas Aiken
Ellsworth Avenue
Lilac Street
Shadyside
Berey
Betta Beery
Daniel Berry
Margaret Johnson
Thirtyninth Street
Pr. U. Farmar
Browes
William W. Bowes
Carson Street
Southside
Fripar
Cavett
Adeline Cavett
Conley
Mercy Hospital
Annxim
CoxLer
Patrick Conley
Braddock
St Paul's Cathedral
Carcin
Miss Lizare
Con
Julia Curein
Mulberry Alley
Satorpar
Denny
White
R. m. Alley
Frank Denny
W. J. Denny
St. Peter's Church
McKeesport
Forsyth
Burgettstown
Mra
Mancaret Hastisos Forsyth
Clinton
Haney
Michael
Martin
Sarah Haney
Herchenroether
R. m
Epwin William
Henry A
Anna R. Herchenroether
High Street
Allegheny
Kirley
Mary
Thomas Kirby
McDonald
James McDonald
Emma McDonald
Froehlich
Second Street
Faipay
Allegheny Council
No. 113
McSteen
Thomas Pemraun Kand Tenens
Bedford
Summer Streets
St. Bridget’s Church
Obrien
Wesday
Tas
P. W
Thomas D' Ex
State Alley
St. Paul's Cathedral
Philadelphia
Rogner
Tarentum
Roar
Peter Rogner
Peter
Maury Mohan
Upperman
Sormia
Conrad Upperman
Penn Avenue
Weilnand
Exvitanera
Adam
Mary Weinand
Ingold
Wood
New Orleans
Euxa Pures
B.D
Union Depot
W. R. Boggs
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
M. E
Ribbon Sale Promises Extraordinary Values in Wide Range
Ribbons in Latin edged styles priced from 45c a yard for 5 inch wide to 95c apiece for 2%4 inch wide, with over 1 000 pieces in creams and ivories and more than 60 shades. The sale is a separate event from the main ribbon stock, featuring half price and less to attract many buyers across colors and widths.
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Briggs Appeal
Hasis
Elm
Folger
Friends of the Revenue Marine Service
Miter Bros
ALL Wheelmien
Columbia
Victor
Rambler
California Fig Syrup Co
Henry
Cole
Spore Riuedus
Sarah Skelton
Alleghooy Cen F. Williams
Penlar Downes
Christian
Lena J. Fals
Pittaburg
Edward Werie
Laura McGaurre
Berg
Bamberger
Margaret H. A . Michael Ward
Mansfield
Township
Snsees
McKeesport Oosee
Stephen Fipuly
Ceccceeserneseeeee Alleghen
Ieee Nalepsxa Weeeevibeeerespeseesseress Allilegteny
Eaters Harmeyer
Pitteborg Loulea Vietwinger
Cccesenseneereeree
Ittabarg
Edward Mellor
Monongahela City
Ity
John M. Hunt
Mathilde Ruple
Knoxville
Pohn Herd
Eases
Mary Woecheley
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Tim
Omee
Mwren
James M. Fullerton
Eighth Street
Wrsit
Madame Crazy
Oakland
Pittsburg Wall Paper Co
Westinghouse
Pittsburg
INS. CO
North America
Gajcesen
A. F. Sawhill
Mary Lyman
Oakland Square
Pitsburg
C. A. Verner
Fifth Ave
Market St
Myrll
SALE
Real Valenciennes
Horne & Ward
Mys
Wim
Russia
Braddock Avenue
Boces & Buhl
Paulson Bros
Bella
Wood Street
Myoung
PRICE
J. G. Bennett & CO
Ing Hatters and Furriers
Cor
Wood ST
Anaugh & Gavin
Flora Avy
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