Briggs Goes Down in Presbyterian Assembly Vote
In Detriot on May 29 the Presbyterian General Assembly defeated Prof Briggs, adopting Dr. Patton's committee report to remove Briggs from the Chair of Theology at Union Theological Seminary. The vote was 440 for and 50 against, with intense debate and delays as factions argued over procedure and the Union Seminary connection.
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Detrott
Prof Briggs
Presbyterian General Assembly
Patton
Prof. Briggs
Union Theological Seminary
Dr. Vermilen
Dutch Reformed Church
Green
Briggs
Grail P. Hathaway
New Jersey
Talmage
Dr. Briggs
Samuel Boyden
New York
Supreme Court
John J. McCook
New Earnestivy
General Assembly
Union Seminary
Logan
Ramsey
Erskine
Yeas
Hes Ee Ee Lim
James Lowh
Kansas
McKibbin
George Junkin
Deverre
Park
Loral
Worcester
Halsey
Baker
Allison
Philadelphia
Packed Assembly Delivers Anti-Revision Vote on Seminary
A clerical friend of Dr Briggs says the General Assembly produced a packed result against revision. Prof Briggs accepted the large adverse report with little surprise, noting the anti revisionist stance of the majority and the directors of the seminary. One member called it a political outcome tied to last year's decision.
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Briggs
New York
General Assembly
E Union Seminary
Dr. 3
Aeaely
No Lutheran Revision Arguments at World Fair Meeting
At Lepaxos Pa May 29 the General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church authorized a provisional revised catechism not as a doctrinal standard. Dr Wenner reported plans to found deaconess institutes and several young women will be sent to Kaisern. An apportioned $130600 for synod work was set, a National Lutheran Home for the aged is planned in Washington, and Saratoga delegates were chosen for the Temperance Congress. Gazette notes the Columbian Exhibition opening and a land offer for a home site was deemed invalid.
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Germany
Canton
Lepaxos
General Synod of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Wenner
New York
Kaisern
Seome
Esos
Washington
Utermehle
National Temperance Congress
Saratoga
Col
Prewc Otalary
No Call for Revision of Augsburg Creed Declared
The declaration stated there is no call to revise the Augsburg Confession and the Synod adopted the creed. The assembly adjourned to meet at Canton, G. on Wednesday after Whitsunday, 1803.
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Canton
General Assembly Addresses Secret Roman Church Influence
Princeton May 29 delegates of the United Presbyterian General Assembly heard Rev J G White discuss alleged secret influence of the Roman Church in the country and missions funding. The Assembly referred to Alliance and noted progress by the General Commission in awakening public sentiment on soldiers and sailors religious needs. Aid to theological students was set at licensed students two dollars per year unlicensed seniors one hundred dollars and first year students one hundred fifty dollars. The afternoon covered young peoples societies discussions.
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Princeton
Isp
United Presbyterian General Assembly
J. G. White
Army
General Commission
Assembly Jane
Proposals On Paper Five Admirers Compete For Bride
Katie Bierbauer of Luzerne borough invited five suitors to submit written proposals after advice from Colleen Bawn. The shortest note won the marriage. the couple married March 23 and later faced an assault believed tied to jealous rivals. Warrants issued, suspects at large.
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Wilkesbarre
Katie Tbierbauer
Luzerne
Katie
Lawrence
New Prosecutions Entered In Hennessey Case Bribery
New Orleans May 29 District Attorney Luzenberg issued nolle pro§quests in the cases of Bernard Glaudi Charles G Emil Bagnetto Thomas McCrystal and D C Caer formerly indicted for bribery and jury corruption in the Hennessey case. Informa tions filed against each named party followed objections to the indictments for lacking specificity. Charles Granger is alleged to have offered 500 to Alphonse Laberre Jo hnee and Thomas P McCrystal alleged to have promised to pay and provide for Frank Gormely’s family during the Hennessey matter. Bagnetto is charged with offering 100 to David and Glaudi with offering 500 to Henry Batwood. O’Malley is charged with feloniously consenting and procuring the felony. The district attorney asked immediate allotment of the cases.
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New Orleans
Luzenberg
Nolle
Bernard Glaudi
Charles G . Emil Bagnetto
Thomas McCrystal
D. C. Caer
Grand Jury
Hennessey
Charles Granger
Alphonse Laberre
Johnee
Thomas P. McCrystal
Frank Gormely
le Dogene
le Bagnette
David
Glaudi
Henry Batwood
O'Malley
Soldiers Arrested for Lynching in Walla Walla
In Walla Walla Washington on May 29 the Sheriff jailed several E Troop soldiers—Chas McMenument Joseph H Trumpower J Ber Evans and others—for involvement in a lynching of Hunt. They were moved from the garrison to the city under Colonel Compton's guard and held in a guarded jail.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Hunt
McMenument
Chas
E Trumpower
Joseph H. Trumpower
J. Ber- Evans
Compton
Cpa
Gorn
Surgeon General Hamilton Resigns for Rush University Post
Washington May 29 Surgeon General John B Hamilton of the Marine Hospital Service resigns to become Professor of Surgery and Pathology at Rush Medical College He will be succeeded by Sagi Walter Wyman The Reverend George Hodges previews a Dispatch sermon on alleged church heresy urging truth and honest heretics be welcomed
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Washington
John B. Hamilton
The
Marine Hospital Service
Rush Medicago
Sagi Walter Wyman
George Hodges
Local Scraps Include Attempted Suicide At Bayer’s Saloon
Jacon Hunett shot himself at Bayer’s saloon on Ohio Street in Allegheny and is in Allegheny General Hospital with favorable, improving condition. Track cleaner Joux Brexeman suffered an epileptic fit at Penn and Negley avenues and was moved home by patrol wagon.
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Jacon Hunett
Bayer
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Allegheny General Hospital
Joux Brexeman
Duquesne Traction Company
Penn and
Negiley Avenues
Bedford Avenue
Wat
Alleghen
Heber McDowell
West Fenn Hospital
Heras
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lome
New Voter Registry Law and Sinking Fund Reforms Signed
Harrisburg dispatch reports the governor signed multiple laws. Key measures authorize transfers to the sinking fund, adjust direct tax allocations, and mandate stricter warrant countersignature. A new voter registry law sets time and manner for voter realty and in person visits on fixed dates.
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Harris
Inovides
Adjutant General
Dment
Pennsylvania
Legislators’ Advance Money Paid From State Treasury
Harrisburg Telegram reports during the last session nearly all lawmakers and staff drew pay from the State Treasury totaling about 510000 dollars. The article notes they were careful with the treasurer, keeping expenditures tight as the session concluded.
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Harrisburg
Lawmakers Leave Funds In Treasury By Mission Close
A snippet notes that about six lawmakers let their $319 220 remain in the Treasury until the mission’s close, with the rest drawing funds before the final heat.
Blaine Favored by Quay As Harrison Trails in Pennsylvania
Ex Senator Rutan, at Lochiel Hotel in Harrisburg, quotes Senator Quay backing Blaine for President over Harrison. Quay names Alger as second choice and vows to secure a Blaine delegation from Pennsylvania while noting Blaine may not accept due to ill health. Quay predicts a big fight for Allegheny county delegation and a Quay Dalzell clash for the U.S. Senate. He also forecasts Democratic success in the next state election unless Andrews controls the campaign and successor.
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Allegheny County
Harrisburg
Rutan
Lochiel Hotel
Senator Quay
Beaver
Harrison
Blaine
Alger
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Eutan
Republican Party
el Ahiegheny County
Magee
Flinn
Dalzell
United States
Abes
Balzell
Philadelphia
Andrews
John Elkin
Indiana
Morrison
Commissions Issued by Governor To Wright Snyder Watchorn and Welshons
Harrisburg May 29 Governor Patterson issued commissions to William Redwood Wright of Philadelphia as Treasurer of Philadelphia Z X Snyder of Indiana county as Superintendent of Public Instruction Robert Watchorn of Washington county as Chief Factory Inspector Patrick Bradley of Delaware county as Grantine Master for the Port of Philadelphia and George Welshons of Allegheny county as State Fishery Commissioner Dr Waller appointed by Governor Beaver as Superintendent of Public Instruction for four years disputes the power of appointment and an appeal to the Court is expected over the claim to the position. Warnings arise about school warrants due next week and a note on Death Valley horrors is promised in THE DISPATCH tomorrow.
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Harrisburg
Sue
United States
Amoun
Auditor General
Cannes
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Adjutant General
Pattison
William Redwood
Wright
Philadelphia
Z. X. Snyder
Indiana
Robert Watchorn
Washington County
Patrick Bradley
Delaware County
George Welshons
Allegheny County
Waller
Xipe
Snyder
Great Genius Goff Dies After Wide Money Scheme Collapses
Special telegram reports Edward H. Goff of New York, head of the American Export and Trading Company, died at home. Once famed for raising money “on wind,” his firm pursued a reciprocal trade plan with the Spanish American Republics. A private treaty with Ecuador allegedly granted him a monopoly on trade through its ports. The company ends with his death and likely no assets for stockholders.
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Dispatch
New York
Edward H. Goff
Goff
American Export and Trading Company
Genet
United States of America
Brazil
West India Islands
Equator
Gotts
Republic of Ecuador
Deficit Fear Spurs Economy Talk By General Warner
General Warner of Marietta visits the Seventh Avenue Hotel and argues a Treasury deficit is manageable. He says revenue reductions under the McKinley bill could force government economy, and he is not worried about falling short of demand while trimming expenditures.
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General Warner
Marietta
Seventh Avenue Hotel
McGILLICK May 9 1801 Funeral Notice for 23 Year Old
On Friday May 9 1801 at 4 30 p m General from her late residences No Etna street on Saxpay at 37 TM Friends of ener are respectfully invited to at
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McGillick
No. & Etna Street
Saxpay
Ener
Bering Bill Sparks British French Sealing Debate
In the House of Commons ministers present a plan to prohibit sealing by British subjects in Bering Sea for a period to be defined by an order in council. Disagreement over Newfoundland and Russian Hebrew emigration topics mix with talk of a future treaty amendment and a possible settlement.
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Loxpon
Bering Sea
House of Commons
House
Smith
Washington
Lord Salisbury
House of Lords
Newfoundland
Foreign Office
Pepe Mt
Sealing Debate Rages Over U S and British Law
Washington May 29 The British seal ban could cost the Treasury about 600000 if the season closes and 10 per pelts royalty only offers offset. Debate centers on U S rights to seals on vessels under British law and who bears maintenance costs if arbitration favors the United States.
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Washisdon
United States
Treasury
Britain
Government stance on Canadian sealers sparks tensions
The article argues the administration risked unfriendly British relations over Canadian sealers. It contends that a small concession by the government might have prevented a broader crisis, with some officials pressing a tougher line while others fear the consequences of signaling weakness.
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Aoe
Acee
NO CHECK TO IMMIGRANTS AT BALTIMORE PORT
Immigrants arrive at Baltimore in unusually large numbers while the Immigration Commission shows lax conduct. German Consul G A Von Lingen and partner Patrick Reilly face scrutiny as the commission, including Henry Hilken, fails to curb self interest. Disputed decisions enable questionable entrants, provoking protests and calls to replace conflicted members.
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Baltimore
New York
Emmigration Commission
James Carey Coale
G. A. von Lingen
Patrick Reilly
Reilly
Commission
von Lingen
A. Schumacher & Co
North German Lloyd Steamship Company
Henry Hilken
Schumacher & Co
Hilken
Meeran
von Tinged
Oe Vonagen
Frank G. Carpenter to Begin Mexico Travel Reports
The Dispatch reports Frank G. Carpenter will start sending letters from Mexico tomorrow, promising engaging insights beyond what is known about our closest neighbor. His forthcoming correspondence aims to illuminate Mexican life and events for readers.
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Frank G. Carpenter
Mexico
Carpenter
Three New Judges Prompt DA to Object to Court Service
District Attorney Johnston objects to the new judges serving on the Criminal Court bench. Commissions arrived yesterday and swearing in is planned for Monday or Tuesday. He argues constitutional doubts would arise in homicide cases, fearing jury confusion and seeks to have Common Pleas No 1 judges handle the term to avoid collision.
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Criminal Court
Johnston
Common Pleas No.1
Fractured skull injury to Pennsylvania switchman Frank Loudod
Frank Loudod a switchman for the Pennsylvania Railroad was seriously injured yesterday afternoon at Lovelock while crossing Thirty third street. A train frightened him and he fell onto the tracks striking his head suffering a fractured skull and brain concussion. He was taken unconscious to his Ravine street home in the Thirteenth ward where his condition was described as most critical. He is married and had been ill for some time prior to his injury. yesterday was his first day back at work in a month.
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Frank Loudod
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Lovelock
Thirty-third Street
Ravine Street
Thirteenth Ward
Stas Pat
Mayflower steamboat case heard by Alderman Roche
Four men were arrested on information from Captain Wishart over Sunday operation rights for the Mayflower steamboat. Captain Reese, Captain Anshuta, Benjamin Hipple, and Thomas Donovan were entered up as convicted and then sent to court to challenge their Sunday running. Carnegie Library book usage totals for two months ending May 16 are listed by week from 226 down to 101 with a cumulative total.
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Alderman Roche
Wylie Avenue
Wishart
Thomas Reese
Phil Anshuta
Benjamin Hipple
Thomas Donovan
Anap
Eee
Carnegie Library
The Printer Charged With Murder In Pittsburg Debate
Senator Flinn stated yesterday that the death of the Pittsburg charter amendment was caused by a crowded printing office preventing its printing. He believes Pittsburg street laws will pass muster. the death of about 60 other bills noted.
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Flinn
Pittsburg
Fire records report Cheltenham Beach resort blaze near Chicago
A late Thursday fire destroyed Cheltenham Beach resort near Chicago and damaged two small residences and a saw mill in the block bound by Bool Stee Montegut Rampart and Cloud. Loss pegged at 240,000. In New Orleans a morning blaze destroyed a large check house in the Carbon Limestone vicinity, with substantial cab bed losses and a steamship fire under control.
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Chicago
Cheltenham Beach
New Orleans
Bool Stee Montegut
Youngstown
Macdonald Near Death in Ottawa Ending Life Report
OttawaMay 29 Sir John Macdonald is judged by physicians to have only hours to live. Dr Powell states his speech is gone and a hemorrhage has reached the brain. Earlier last week he was seemingly well but contracted a cold that worsened, with nervous weakness prompting expert consultation and a formal examination of his critical condition.
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Sir John Macdonald
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Powell
Sir John
Ross Stewart
John A Macdonald a Canadian leader from Kingston to Ottawa
Born in Glasgow in 1815 he rose from legal training to premier of Canada. He served in Ottawa as attorney general and later held the role of prime minister guiding Confederation and the union of the dominion. He valued imperial ties yet defended Canadian interests against Yankee influence.
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Royal Grammar School
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Tea
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Fiwna
Alabama
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Queen’s Privy Council
John A. Macdonald
K.C. B
PDCL
University of Oxford
Electric Railway Opens Two Mile Southside Line
The Southside Suburban Rapid Transit Electric Railway is now fully operational with a two mile road. Five cars were completed and tested at the power house, with dynamos ready for use next week. Three final cars will be added for Memorial Day observances.
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Southside
le Clair
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