Rev Bridgman Enters Episcopal Fold Amid Baptist Tensions
In New York the Rev Dr Bridgman, once Madison Avenue Baptist pastor, confirmed by Bishop Potter at Our Savior chapel joining the Episcopal Church though he remains loyal to his Baptist ties. He cites liberal sentiment and close communion disputes as key factors driving his shift while stressing no immediate change in his personal affiliations.
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New York
Protestant Episcopal Church of Our Savior
Potter
Brooke
C. D. W. Bridgeman
Madison Avenue Baptist Church
Alfred L. Loomis
Lord
Great Questions on Which Christians Beware to Think for Catholicism
Rev Dr Heber Newton at All Souls' Church argues for liberty in creed and Scripture. He contrasts Nicene Creed with modern views, urges tolerance of differing interpretations of the Bible, future punishment, and resurrection, and calls for reconciling Christianity with modern thought.
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Briggs
Bridgman
New York
Heber Newton
All Souls’ Church
Riges
New German-officer led sect movement forms reform question
Berlin reports a new religious movement forming around ex-Lieutenant Colonel Egidy, expelled for a blasphemous pamphlet. At Architectin House a meeting drew 200 influential backers including some nobles and scholars. They urge scholars to weigh church teachings against science. Women were largely excluded from debates.
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Irthodory
Dunlap
Berlin
Egidy
Saxony
Architectin House
Egidu
Aera
Debated Sermons Stir Plymouth Church Scene
In Plymouth Church the final address inflamed tensions as critics accuse Bethel preachers of heresy, comparing reformer figures to Crammer. Yale and Harvard professors offered support, while Baptists and Unitarians argue their views matter to Presbyterians in a rising dispute over belief and authority.
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Witeon
Plymouth
Moses
Beecher
Yale
Thayer
Harvard
Parkhurst Attacks Briggs in Madison Square Sermon
Special telegram from New York reports Rev. Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst delivering a controversial sermon at Madison Square Presbyterian Church. He denounces Dr. Briggs opponents as heretical and declares Briggs a heretic, while noting Parkhurst then proceeds toward Detroit as a representative for New York in the General Assembly.
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Princeton
New York
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
Charles H. Parkhurst
Parkhurst
Briggs
Predicytary
de Briggs
Dr. Briggs
Png
MTS PD
Eoin
Detroit
Rev Thomas Dixon on Heretic Dees Trial Sparks Faith Debate
In a New Year review Dixon of Twenty third Street Baptist Church condemns heresy trials as relics of barbarism. He attacks Briggs Newton and others and argues such crusades harm faith and church progress, urging rejection of ecclesiastical zealotry.
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Thomas Dixon
Heretic
Dees
Thomas Dixon, Jr
Twentythird Street Baptist Church
Briggs
Heber Newton
Church of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Chicago clergyman backs Briggs in creed debate
Rev. Dr. John H. Barrows of Chicago announced support for Prof. Briggs. He argued the Presbyterian Confession Faith should be broadened if it cannot receive the great controversialist, a stance made in Cificaco on May 34.
Fishermen Use Dynamite Threaten Bass Streams
A group of young men used dynamite on a creek harming bass and minnows with one charge reportedly over half a barrel. The blasts cracked a stone foundation of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as a railroad detective investigated. arrests likely.
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Svhcial
Mounspdsville
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
World’s Fair bids come in far below cost estimates
Chicago May 24 bids for the first large World’s Columbian Exposition building were opened last evening and proved unexpectedly low. Architects estimated ten to twelve million dollars for iron and mining framing but competition pushed bids well under the expected amount.
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Chicago
Tte
Ot Ae
Inten
Raing
Siar
Lobbying Shapes Presbyterian Assembly Ahead of Key Vote
Detroit May 4 The Presbyterian General Assembly has taken on a political complexion as lobbyists work the scene. The body spends its day on the eve of a contest with a veneer of respect for the issue, while business unfolds in quiet corners and across committee rooms.
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Detroit
Presbyterian General Assembly
Qesly
Secretary Blaine Recovers After Illness
Secretary Blaine is reported convalescent in New York on May 24. He arose, ate a hearty breakfast, and began the morning with improved appetite and steadily recovering strength. Foot condition nearly normal, overall health improving.
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New York
Blaine
Prohibition Debate Over Alsace Lorraine Pilgrimages
In May 24 reports from J Benors claim Germany weighs banning pilgrimages by Alsace Lorraine peasants to Lourdes amid fears of superstition and quackery. The piece notes doctors oppose Lourdes water as competition and ties motive to political aims under Berlin. It mentions Munster and Van Hahnkee as officials and Paris visit context.
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Dunlap
Camle Company
J Benors
Alsace
Lorraine
Madonna of Lourdes
France
Ita
Reichsland
Lourdes
Republic
Berlin
Joseph
St Treves
Alsace-Lorraine
Munster
Mbassador
Blandere
Frederick
Paris
Eee
Pee A
Cig R Sale
van Hahnkee
French Exhibition Difficulty Delays Czar Visit
Paris reports M. Ribot urged quick solution to a contretemps threatening the Czar’s Moscow visit for the French Exhibition. A Far eastern reply said the matter was sealed and the imperial party would depart for Moscow tomorrow. The Czar to spend four days there amid grand preparations.
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Paris
M. Ribot
Moscow
I. Petersburg
Count Vauvine
Grunewald
Poliakowich
Ono
Meat as luxury amid high tariffs and import bans
The article notes meat becoming a luxury due to high tariffs and import restrictions. It cites Bree’ town figures showing reduced beef, veal, mutton, and pork consumption in the year compared with the prior period, despite a population around 7,000.
Bavarians Move to End Beer Saloon Restrictions
Munich authorities plan to abandon the fight against beer saloons once deemed publicly necessary. The beer keller license policy, criticized as unpatriotic and unbusinesslike, faced abolition after years of controlling saloon openings and beer culture.
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Munich
Germans Fear Expense and Participation at World Fair
Fragmented OCR text shows uncertainty about costs and participation in a Chicago World Fair exhibit. It mentions the Association of the users and the lure of ire and sie metals, noting concerns about attendants and sanity, with mentions of a fresh outlet for their trade and the fair’s implications in Chicago.
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Chicago
Fragmentary discourse on tariffs and commerce policy
The readable text hints at tariff debates and mercantile themes amid references to a famous adversary and iron rhetoric. It mentions a treaty context and antagonistic framing against commercial arrangements, suggesting a historical policy clash.
Refugees From Corfu Reach Bertix Under Guard
A group of Hebrew refugees, mainly women and children, arrived in Bertix after fleeing Corfu amid riots. They were escorted by soldiers and placed in a special compartment where they await settling in new quarters. Witnesses describe fear and the lingering terror of captivity in the Corfu ghetto.
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Dunlaf
Bertix
Dorft
Corfu
Constantinople
Trieste
Iles
Barons Hire 1000 Coolies to Work in German Empire
May 24 report claims the Barons signed a secret contract with a Netherland firm to import 1000 coolies at 200 marks yearly to start next spring. Chancellor Caprivi and the Emperor are alerted and threaten action to stop the scheme, accusing it of humiliating labor.
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Gerus
United States
le i
Caprivi
Foreign Office
Death in a noble house in London blaze kills three
At Lord Romilly's London residence a lamp topple caused a fire. He died after smoke inhalation. Housemaid Janche Griffin and Emma Livell the cook died in hospital. The butler and another servant escaped. Fireman George Byne was seriously injured rescuing others. The fire was contained quickly.
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Loxpon
Lord Romilly
London
St. George's
Lord liv
Janche Griffin
Emma Livell
George Byne
Jumping procession draws six thousand pilgrims at Echternach
The spring procession at Echternach Luxemburg was held last Tuesday with about 6 000 pilgrims, far fewer than former years, possibly due to rain. The route from Echternach bridge to the chapel of Willebrodus covers 1295 feet, with participants leaping two feet forward and one foot back for hours in a heavy rainstorm.
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Berias
Echternach
Luxemburg
Echternach Bridge
Willebrodus
Five Thousand Attend Chicago AirshipWedding Demo
Five thousand people gathered at the grounds in Omaha on May 24 to witness a Chicago airship event and a midair wedding ceremony. Attendees paid 25 cents for entry and watched the spectacle despite unclear outcomes as reports describe confusion and mixed reactions.
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Omaha
Chicago
Garden City
Marsh Fugitives Sought as Ports Close for Him
Philadelphia reports the ex president of Keystone Bank remains at large. A steamer bound for Brazil was searched at Newport News with no Marsh aboard. City Treasurer Bardsley arrested triggers public upheaval. guards deployed as hearings loom. Miller dies after exchange of gunfire near Western Coal Company store.
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Sprotal
Philadelpala
Keystone Bank
Virginia
Norfolk
United States
Advagee
New York
Brazil
Newport News
Marsh
N News
Franklin
Branlee Sreps
Atlantic
Rio de Janeiro
Montevideo
Buenos Ayres
Tampico
John Bardsley
Sen
Drennan St. Bamsey
Maantown
Stuart
Spirit Picture Prompts New England Spiritualists Interest
A photograph of Windsor Bates in East Thompson shows a pane in which a clear likeness of his late mother Sally appears. Bates and his wife, both over 70, deny seeking notoriety and remain devout Methodists. The image, captured in a window pane, shows no one present in the house at the time the photo was taken.
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Purnam
Conx
Windsor Bates
East Thompson
New England
Boston Newspa
Sally
Court of Inquiry closes testimony in Hunt lynching case
In Walla Walla May 24 the Court of Inquiry on the Hunt lynching by soldiers recessed after testimony. It will issue its conclusions Monday and forward the report to the War Department. Corporal Arnold testified. soldiers claimed gamblers funded Blanford’s campaign to avoid conviction. Colonel Compton defended his office and discussed military reform and discipline amid tense remarks.
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Bern
Fatal Fight With Burglar Ends in Fatal Wounding
Monongahela City reports an exciting shooting affray this morning. One participant is dying from the wound after a lone witness saw a duel with an unseen assailant in what authorities call a mysterious case.
Labor Leader denounces Europe junket for favorites
Wasumarox May 24. A prominent labor advocate denounces political travel as wasteful and urges using consuls and consular staff to investigate migration instead. The article notes a Commissioner of Immigration will be appointed soon, with Hon. W. D. Owen of Logan, Ind. a likely choice, and references a bill creating the Bureau of Immigration stalled over funds.
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Cotuuls
Immigration
Owen
Cphoma
Wasumarox
Europe
Tsid
DisPa Tce
Josion
T. V. Powdes
State Department
Consular Service
Washington
Bureau of Immigration
W. D. Owen
Logan
Ind
Duel Romance Ends in Wounding in Chicago Park
Chicago May 24 reports claim a dramatic duel occurred in Jackson Park between Count Kalnoky’s disinherited son and an unnamed Western rival. Kalnoky was wounded in the neck after throwing himself onto his foe’s rapier, while the other man fled. the lovers involved are Miss Millicent Atherton of the Duff Opera Company and a singer from New York.
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Chicago
Count Kalnoky
Jenna
Richelieu
Pendek Eoksee
New York
Natalie
Pees
America
Miltie Atherton
Duff Opera Company
Louisville
Jackson Park
Kalnoky
BALMACEDA'S SIDE OF STORY IN CHILEAN CONFLICT ADVANCES
Santiago advices claim government forces gain parity with insurgents as warships Almirante Condell and Imperial bombard Iquique and captive actions disrupt insurgent transports. Crews mutiny, disarm, and many prisoners are taken as Loyalist troops press operations along the coast and in Tacna.
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Imperial
Iquique
Almirante Condell
Afaskee
Fortescatanta Condell
Pedi Oe
Janegents
Largest fly wheel casting arrives for Cambria Iron
JonesTown May 24 The Pennsylvania Railroad shipped a 90 000 pound half section of a fly wheel for the Cambria Iron Company to be used in a new billet mill. The car borrowed from the Lehigh works will be returned next week with the other half of the wheel. The full wheel weighs about 180 000 pounds.
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Pennsylvania Company
Spectal Thlegham
Jonestown
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cambria Iron Company
Philadelphia
Aaa
Lewnbative Works
Maxwell Endorsed for Chief of Horticulture at Exposition
Southern California Horticultural Commissioners and Society endorse the appointment of Walter S. Maxwell as Chief of the Bureau of Horticulture for the World's Columbian Exposition. The endorsement appears in Los Angeles dated May 24.
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Los Axcenes
Southern California Horticultural Commissioners
Southern California Horticultural Society
Walters
Maxwell
Bureau of Horticulture
Drouth Broken by Copious Rains Reported in Des Moines
May 4 bulletin notes drought ended by heavy rains. Crops revived with corn and coves showing growth. farmers report improved conditions amid renewed optimism for the growing season.
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Des Moines
Gourley fights charter change over mayoral power
Mayor Gourley vows to use all legal means to block a charter supplement that would give chiefs control of departments and weaken his oversight. He questions the bill as a power grab and says he may appeal to Governor Pattison or appear before him personally to veto the measure.
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Bardsley
Condi
Mr. Bardsley
Stuart
Daavens
Sring
Pattison
Gourley
Pers
Counvila
Olleetin
Ters
Town Treasurer Missing After Week of Not Responding
Peter Gr Town Treasurer of Upper Alton has not been seen for a week. Local authorities and residents fear foul play as the search intensifies, with reports of his last known movements and possible town hall involvement.
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Altos
Int
Peter Gr
Upper Alton
Zane Shurth
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