Briggs Trial Opens as Contested Heresy Case Breaks Day
New York November 3 1882 The Briggs heresy trial begins in the Scotch Presbyterian Church West Fourteenth Street with the New York Presbytery acting as judge and jury. Supporters vow to appeal if found guilty while prosecution pushes for a full recantation and possible adjournment to prepare counter arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles A. Briggs
Presbyterian Church In America
G. W. F. Birch
Scotch Presbyterian Church
West Fourteenth Street
Prof. Briggs
General Assembly
Birch
Dr. Briggs
J. Briggs
Committee of Prosecution
Briggs
J. J. McCook
Episcopal Women Aid Mission Work In Pittsburg
The eleventh annual meeting of the Pitts burg Diocesan Branch of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Episcopal Board of Missions met at Trinity Church chapel. Bishop L R Brewer urged church-building plans. ladies pledged 150 dollars toward five new churches. Officers elected include President Mrs Ormsby Phillips and Vice President Mrs Morrison Byliesby with others from Meadville and Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Woman's Auxiliary
Episcopal Board of Missions
Trinity Church
Ormsby Phillips
L. R. Brewer
Helena
Mont
Mary A.sane
Frances I. Davis
Morrison Byliesby
al Enry
Frances L. Davis
Meadville
J. ©. Slemmons
Jeannette Rodgers
Mary A. Techwoi
Annie I. Phillips
Allegheny
Body of Woman Found Buried in Plainfield Home
In Plainfield Massachusetts authorities uncover the body of Mrs Nellie Kenyon Holmes buried six feet in her cellar face down with a crushed skull and severed arm. Her husband William B Holmes has been arrested and is in Holyoke lockup denying involvement. The couple had a troubled marriage with separations and later resumed living together in their Plainfield house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holyoke
End of San Francisco Molders Strike After Year-Long Action
The union iron molders in San Francisco ended their year long strike begun November 3, 1844. About 40 molders and 4 caretakers were involved. Three lives were lost amid violence. Foundrymen reportedly will not discriminate against union members and may allow union shops if feasible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Wreckage Linked to Chicago Steamer D. W. Powers Found
Wreckage bearing the name Powers washed ashore 18 miles north of Mantetex. A cabin door and pails marked Steamer Powers were found. no other debris seen. The D. W. Powers valued at 15000 dollars carries 15 crew. Local report suggests uncertainty about a disaster and no cargo delivery yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mantetex
Powers
D. W. Powers
S-Piltinns Butmuer
Cienga
Cowes
Tagan Cy
Diphtheria Cases Jolt Health Bureau Amid Public Notices
Firries reports new diphtheria cases to the Bureau of Health while other items note carloads of 1% wine bound for a parish event at the Episcopal building. A coroner's jury cites an accidental death case aboard the West Penn Railroad. An infant left on Edward Rabenstein’s doorstep is taken by the charity department. Hendricks & Co. promotes displays of cabinets at 68 Federal Street Allegheny this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Health
S J. James Episcopal
Sixteenth Street
Penn Avenue
Samuel Erskine
T. M
Weet Penn Railroad
Edward Rabenstein
Allegheny
Department of Charities
Hendricks & Co.’s
Federal Street
General Grubb 16 Married in Philadelphia Ceremony
General EB Burd Grubb United States Minister to Spain wed Violet Sopwith at St Stephen's Church in Philadelphia. Rev Waldo assisted with clergy from Ireland and Scotland connections. Best man polo expert J C Groome. bridesmaids include six sisters and cousins. Ushers were six Philadelphia City Troop members from the cavalry unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Loxrpox
Eb, Burd Grubb
United States
Spain
St. Stephen's Church
South K
Violet Sopwith
Thomas Sopwith
London
Isle of Lismore
Scotland
J.P. Waldo
St. Stephen's
Bank of England
The
City Troop
Adams Express Suit Seeks 100000 In Remuneration
An amendment to the Adams Express Company vs Clapp Spooner was filed in the Superior Court stating Spooner unlawfully possessed money and articles totaling $100,000. The plaintiffs seek monetary remuneration or the return of the misappropriated funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batnefront
Conn
Adams Express Company
Clapp Spooner
Pooner
Safe burglars foil bank break in Hubbard
Hank Safe Crackers made a bold attempt at the National Bank in Hubbard last night. They used nippers on a rear door and drilled three holes in the safe to blow the time lock but were forced to abandon the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorxrestons
National Bank
Hubbard
Multistate Fires Cause Heavy Losses Across Towns
A series of fires at Fay & Hobson’s in Memphis and three stores in Macon Georgia caused combined losses near 133000. Additional blazes in Montgomery N Y and Beverly Mass destroyed multiple firms, hotels, and warehouses with insured and uninsured claims. A railroad coal shed fire at Marlboro Mass and a Burnham Davis lumber yard blaze in Lowell Massachusetts added to the toll with significant damages and few insurances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Fay & Hobson's
Macon
Montgomery
N. Y
Crabtree
Patchett's
Yellow Springs
Birch & Cos
Harris
Dreen
Thornton
Beverly
Mass
Allen
Marlboro
Old Colony Railroad
Snee Y & Spark
Lowell
Burnham& Davis
California Winter Resort Opportunity Advertised In Ohio
The piece promotes California as the attractive winter resort region with ideal climate and fruit lands offering large returns to investors. It highlights travel by Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad with daily Pullman service from Chicago to San Francisco and San Diego. It invites inquiries to Charles Tle by for more information. It also notes Farmers' Deposit National Bank safe deposit vaults and Anfrecht's New Gallery on Fifth Avenue with cabinets at $1 per dozen.
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California
United States
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Pullman
Chicago
San Francisco
Los An
San Diego
Charles Tleby
Bank of Commerce Building
Pittsburg
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
MWPF
Portraits for the Holidays at Lies’ Studio
Advertisement notes an 8x10 framed cabinet portraits offer with a dozen prints and crayons at low prices. Mentions Lies’ Studio at 10 and 12 Sixth Street with double width plaids and discounts described as remarkable.
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Boces & Bux
Reining & Wilds Leads in Dress Trimmings
Elected firm at 710 Penn Avenue promotes dress trimmings and related goods. It will pay you to call on them for offerings and bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reining & Wilds
Penn Avenue
Marriage Licenses Issued Yesterday
The list shows numerous names of individuals receiving marriage licenses, including nton Kirmowics Jarianna Urbant Hancock Leva M J Ogope Higier Mar fev Finkelpeart Henrt J Morris Mary Alme and others. Locations referenced include Pittsburgh Allegheny Brushton Braddocks and Buena Vista area with local names such as Mary Hankin Ellen Kody John Stevick Matilda Uch and Herman Dennis Sullivan among the listed applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Namenton Kirmowics
Jarianna Urbant
H. Hancock
Leva M. J. Ogopesine
M Breen Ax Robin
Theodore F. Hulton
Buenan Vista
Mary M. Hankin
Bueen Vista
Ellen Kody
Stevick
John Denneen
Matilda Uch
Agnad, Herman
Dennis Sullivan
William H. Breent
Mary E. A
Ad, McChesney
People Flock to Aufrecht's New Gallery
Crowds visit Aufrecht's new gallery at 77 Fifth Avenue to view a display of cabinets and other furnishings. The feature highlights a dozen best cabinet pieces drawing customer attention.
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Aufrecht
Fifth Avenue
Obituary notices from Allegheny area deaths likely 1891
A collection of death notices and funeral details for residents of Allegheny and vicinity. Entries include Alexander Ony, Davin Sanman, Nora E. Carr, William Clark, Burpee Kearney, Adam Kirk, Leo H. Lance, Evizesern G. Leach, Mrs. Sorata Lewman, Jon Maximr xc n, William Minnis, Tomas Monrean, Dr. Henry Morrison, Lota Thompson, T. M. Thompson, and James P. Wood, with dates, ages, addresses, and funeral arrangements.
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Alexander
Albert Alexander
Second Street
Allegheny
Wepwespar
Davin
R. M. Sanman Davin
Michael Haney
Fifty-fourth Street
Dresden Alley
Waenwrspar
Crafton
Derr
Lacock Street
Alleny
Nora E. Carr
Gullyes
Bennett's Station
William Clars
William
Mary Gullyes
Waprespat
Kearney
Burpeet Kearney
John Rellagan
Augustine Street
Pia
P. Elix
Georg Kick
Castle Shannon
Castle Shannon Council No. 207, Jr
Sharp
Adam Kirk
G. Leach
Robe Leach
Tuavis Bay
Evergreen Plank Trend
Saree Sorgente
Sorata Lewman
First Street
St. Paul's United Evangelical Church
South Canal Street
Meilinger
R.u
Jon Maxirxcxn
Minnis
Er Ati
William Minnis
Susquehanna Street
Homewood
Tomas Monean
Owex Hamrut
Muriel Street
Southside
Wapxrspar
Morrison
Thic Hospital
Hewnr MorRison
Steubenville
Wa. m
C. Powers
Rowis
Liam
Maria Powers
Penn Avenue
Schoyer
Swissvale
Hatsanthe Reusen
Schoyer, Jr
Frances B. Schoyer
Swissvaele
Tavaspay
Sr.u
Thompson
Lota
Sasa
Annie Thompson
Feneral
Penn Avennue
Thompson—Suddenly, On Sunday, November 1, 1891, Atl R.u., T. M. Thverson
Aggie Stanton
North Canal Street
Impressive Line of Men’s Overcoats and Suits
A wide display of overcoats and suits is advertised with prices from five dollars to thirty dollars. Items include Gray Cheviots, Blue Chin chillas, Black Cheviots, All-Wool Meltons, and Blue Kerseys with plaid linings, plus finer grades and single or double-breasted styles. Boys and children Suits and Overcoats are offered at enticing prices, with emphasis on value and newness.
Home Industry Fall Overcoats Sale by Local Makers
Local manufacturers advertise a home industry sale on fall overcoats and suits with a money back guarantee and free repairs. They emphasize authenticity, no fakirs, and strong values in black blue brown tanbark chev iot homespun lines priced at 8 to 15 dollars.
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Ladies of the Episcopal Church
General Grubb
Spooner
Hank
Anfrecht
W. Va
ReadAncke
Braddocks
oPittabure
Brushton
LAM Hen Hegheny
Allegheny Thacher
USA
Ily
Pavonia
Wsu
Fiderdowns
Plains
Boces & Bua
James M. Fullerton
I 'Akee and
Emba Undest
Arlmer
Pernaveecn East
Ari Aerate
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Lim
A. M
J. B. Murdoch
Smithfield ST
John R
A. Murdoch
Tel
Smithfeld Street
ACE South
Wood Street
Alaska
Federal St
C. A. Verner
Fifth Ave. and
Market St. Oolt-Uwr
Himmelrich
Talk
Oxfords
Oxford
Fur Cape
J.G. Bennett & CO
Lste
Sixth Street
Teuwrea
Vincent
East End
Liberty ST
Smithfield
Market ST
Braddock
Braddock Avenue
Gusky
Market Street
Woolens
Silk Department
House of Children
Urling Bros., —Dentists
Sixth ST
Cor. PE
Boggs & Buhl
Fleishman
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