Briggs Trial Opens in New York Presbyterian Case
The trial of Prof Charles A Briggs for heresy began in the Scotch Church West Fourteenth street with Moderator Rev John Bliss presiding. The prosecution read amended charges citing Briggs writings and the Westminster standards while Briggs objected to proceedings before adjourning until after Thanksgiving.
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New York
Charles A. Rbriggs
Old Scotch Church
West Fourteenth Street
Presbyterian Church
John Bliss
S. D
Prof Briggs
Sisle
Committee of Prosecution, News
G. W. F. Birch
J. J. Lawpe
R. F. Sample
J. J. McCook
J. J. Stevenson
Dr. Briggs
Prof
Francis Brown
Union Theological Seminary
Briggs
Colonel McCook
Committee of Prosecution
Birch
Ney
United States of America
Charles A. Briggs
Charles A. Brigne
Presbyterian Trial Delays for Minister Briggs
Prof Briggs voices concern over changes to charge No 4 in a ministerial trial. The Presbytery grants a recess to November 28 at 2 PM for Briggs to prepare answers, per the Book of Discipline ten day rule. Trial will continue until a decision is reached with only present presbytery members voting.
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Briggs
General Assembly
Book of Discipline
Presbytery
Sriggs
The Life of Pasteur A Pageant of Absence and Genius
The article profiles Louis Pasteur as a short, thickset French savant with poor sight and hampers of a semi paralyzed gait. It notes his early shift from medicine to chemistry, key discoveries in silk worm disease, chicken cholera and fermentation, and the rabies inoculation that made him famed. It reports his Pasteur Institute in Paris, free treatment, and his rabbits project in Australia. It mentions his election to the French Academy and a marriage day memory lapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Pasteur
Pasteur Institute
Paria
Australia
French Academy
Paris
Musical Whist with Living Cards Captivates Society
A new bazaar novelty called Musical Whist with Living Cards uses costumed players for each card suit. Four players sit around a square cloth card table while dancers simulate shuffling and dealing to synchronized music, with living card representations and elaborate costumes marking each trick outcome.
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Sec
Ladies’ Home Journal
Dr Nansens polar ship progresses toward a solid ironwood hull
Folkeblade reports Nansens polar vessel nearing completion with a wood greenheart bottom 5 to 6 inches thick and a double oak skin. The three master schooner carries 160 horsepower steam and sails chiefly, with 800 ton displacement and capacity for 400 tons of coal and provisions. It will crew twelve men for three months and includes two large boats.
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Dr. Nansen
Folkeblade
Christiania
Norway
Greenheart
Sable
Nansen
The Peak Cave at Castleton Derbyshire
The Derbyshire Peak Cave at Castleton is described as a grand interconnected cavern system located at the edge of a dree se. The entrance is a 42 by 120 foot arch with a 100 yard corridor leading into the mountain and into further chambers. The article notes solid silver teaspoons at 85 dollars as the finest offered, recommending Steinmann's at 105 Federal Street for the best.
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England
Derbyshire
Castleton
Steinmann's
Federal Street
Noted Duke Dead at Blenheim Palace Amid Wealthy Renovations
The Duke of Marlborough was found dead in his Blenheim Palace bedchamber after a day in London. The cause of death is unknown while the Duchess, formerly Mrs Hammersley of New York, had funded extensive repairs and improvements to the estate.
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Duke of Marlborough
Blenheim Palace
London
Hammersley
New York
England
Blandford
George Charles Spencer Churchill
Earl of
Sunderland
Earl of Marlborough
Spencer
Wormleigh
Baron Churchill
Sandridge
Holy Roman Empire
Mindleheim
Swabia
Royal Horse Guards
Albert Ia
Frances Anne Hamilton
James the First Duke of Abercorn
Charles Richard John
Lacy Albertha
John Chourchill
Blenheim House
Blenheim
Anarchist Suspect Shot at Paris Police Station Bombing
Paris reports indicate the Carmaux mine plot may involve anarchist sympathizers rather than miners. Police search continues with no hard clues as bystanders are detained. a woman in a black shawl was seen near the offices just before a bomb was found, while officials pursue militant anarchists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmaux
Paris
Bourgoise
M. Ge Frapper
Carmsux Mining Company
44 000 Persons Out of Work in Great Spinners Strike
The Manchester strike among cotton operatives has left 44 000 workers unemployed. A proposal to open half time in mills across North and Southwest Lancashire is under discussion to aid the Federation against the operatives. Some Burnley weaving sheds run short time while others closed. yarn stocks exhausted due to the strike.
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Manchester
Lancashire
Burnley
Anchor complements on British warships vary by vessel size
The number and type of anchors depend on ship size and intended service. An ironclad carries eight anchors, including two bowers two sheets one stream one stem and two kedges. Smaller vessels use fewer and smaller anchors with the stream anchor serving as a bower on smaller ships, the distinction mainly in size rather than design.
Mexico’s Turbulent Governance Through 62 Years
The article notes Mexico’s frequent regime shifts during a 62 year period, including a series of presidents interval regencies and an emperor Maximilian, with most transitions marked by violence.
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Mexico
Maximilian
Earthquake Disturbs Sea 75 Miles Off Japan
A Japan quake disrupted the sea 75 miles from shore and drenched the American barque Hesper with water nearly at boiling point. Some crew members likened the experience to Satan's tea kettle boiling over.
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Japan
Satan
River Strike Uncertain as Miners Hold Firm Amid Rising River
The Coal Exchange met in the Iron Exchange building with light business as river rise factors the miners to hold out for reduced rates. Operators predict mixed outcomes while some expect an early resumption at lower wages. About ten Mo nongahela Valley mines show partial activity with several working at about half capacity.
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Coal Exchange
Iron Exchange
Davia Island
Posey
Bunton
Monongahela Valley
Greenfield
Crombie
Briggs & Flint
Cedar Hill
John A. Woods & Son
Linnetts
Knobb
Beaver Falls Mills Start-Up Uncertain Amid Carnegie Visit
Secretary Lovejoy said no decision on start up date for Beaver Falls mills. A telegram claimed Carnegie mills would reopen next day with most old workers back. Carnegie officials inspected the plant and reported good order as strikers maintained firmness.
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Beaver Falls
Lovejoy
Beaver Fails
Wrigley
Pittsburg
Beaver Falls Miners Strike Over Missing Pay
Coal miners at Bolam and Son in Beaver Falls walked out yesterday after wages for two weeks were not paid on Saturday night. The firm said remittances from Pittsburgh were delayed by buyers of slack coal. Managers fear loss of contracts could force half time work for the remainder of winter.
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Bolam & Son
Beaver Falls
Pittsburg
First Jaffa Locomotive Reaches Jerusalem Railhead
London Daily News reports the first locomotive from Jaffa has arrived in Jerusalem amid mixed reception. Rails laid along the line by a French company will open soon, with the terminus west of the Bethlehem road near Montefiore, separating from the city by Wadi Rababeh.
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London Daily News
Jaffa
Jerusalem
Holy City
Ruskin
Mount Sinai
Palestine Exploration Fund
Paris
Bethlehem
Montefiore
Wadi Rababeh
Hinnom
Oliv
Swiss sportsman nets eagle nest in Savoy Alps
A Swiss report says a sportsman captured an eagle nest in the Savoy Alps after killing the mother. The nest held a young eagle and a feast of meat and feet from hares, chamois, pigeons, pheasants, chickens, grouse, snakes, squirrels, rabbits, marmots, and other game.
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Savoy Alps
Sardinia's Prehistoric Sites Linked to Fertile Regions
The article notes that humans inhabited Sardinia long before recorded history and cites over 3,000 prehistoric buildings. Most are in the island's fertile districts, arranged in dispersed groups across generally barren terrain.
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Sardinia
Hospital Fair Profits and Ladies Run The Event
The Southside Hospital Fair in the old post office building drew a large crowd with meals selling well and praise for the cuisine. A featured sale included a $50 oil painting, underscoring the art gallery as a profitable fair element. Pageant organizers list dozens of church and community groups with chairmen and aides coordinating extensive volunteer work for this popular event.
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Southside
Pitteburg
M. D. Hutchns
Gertrude Pinged
First United Presbyterian Church
Mra. McHenry
Robert Stevenson
Mra
Berry
Mre. Gonsaly
J. M. Rosas
M. E. Pierce
Jean Thompson
Misa Amy Miller
Margaret Stevenson
Della McHenry
Misa Daisy Breeze
Third United Presbyterian Church
A. Smith
Bulger
Aid
J. M. Mustin
Allison Reed
I. W. Scott
Percy F. Smith
W. L. Sieraden
M. W. Porter
Della Floya
Margery Allison
Willa Mazet
Maggie Montgomery
Fourth United Presbyterian Church
M. Johnston
Grace Reformed Church
W. A. Schribler
Ards
Mra. Conroy
Moyer
Ed Proch
Baker
Gieffer
Eleanor Schribler
Laure Kieber
Lamb
First Congregational Church
M. U. Eaowards
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
Kircheralds
Joseph Weiler
First Lutheran
W. F. Langards
J. Leman
Will Black
Goodwin
Shaffer
F. Jackiper
L. Wattles
Universalist Church
Mra. McFarland
Congregation Tree of Life
K. Solomon
Eighth Street Temple
C. Reuben
M. Lahman
Rosenbaum
Aids
R. DeRoy
C. Jackson
Lena Berganer
Minnie Joseph
Lillie Zuesehmidt
Carrie Joseph
Birdie Likinen
Lillie Likman
Rest After Meals Is Nervous Work Warned
Dr. Carter of Birmingham England addressed brain workers on brain work and warned against working too soon after meals. He urged at least half an hour before exertion and cautioned that an hour focused on one subject is the limit for a productive sitting. He strongly opposed sedative draughts for those who cannot sleep.
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Carter
Birmingham
England
Conductor Advises Compromise in Police Assault Case
Frank Luckart, a street car conductor, charged John Reilly, an Allegheny policeman, with assault and battery after an alleged November 2 attack on Luckart. Reilly says Luckart insulted him. Alderman Mc Kenna advised a compromise and reserved decision.
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Frank Luckart
John Reilly
Allegheny
Luckart
Reilly
Alderman McKenna
Crane Accident Claims Life of Thomas Evans at Works
Thomas Evans aged 40 was killed at American Iron Works in the foundry yesterday afternoon when a three ton crane toppled and crushed him while he helped operate the machinery. He resided at 53 South Twenty-seventh Street and left a widow or other dependents.
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Thomas Evans
The
American Iron Works
South Twenty-seventh Street
Dynamite attack shocks Sharpsburg boarding house owner
At about 3 AM a dynamite blast shattered the window of Elizabeth Marley's boarding house in Sharpsburg injuring no one and frightening her son Peter. Marley accuses her husband Landon Marley, a puddler, of planning the attack while neighbors doubt striker involvement.
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Mra Elizabeth Marley
Sharpsburg
Mra Marley
Peter
Marley
Relic of the War White Toweling Flag of Truce at Appomattox
A fragment from the flag of truce used to announce General Lee’s surrender lies in Chicago ownership by General E. W. Whitaker. He received it from Captain Sims and later gave part to General Custer. a portion was given to West Point museum.
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Chicago Herald
Trace
Grant
Appomattox
E. W. Whitaker
Custer
Sims
Longstreet
General Custer
Appomattox Courthouse
Gordon
Lee
Ward station man charged after assaulting ex Alderman’s son
Herman Kaufield of the Twenty-eighth ward station is charged with assaulting J. Heinrich son of ex Alderman Heinrich during a dispute. Kaufield allegedly shoved Heinrich off the pavement causing him to strike his head on the curb and suffer serious injuries.
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Herman Kaufield
Boy loses hand in steam shovel accident
James Martin an 18 year old employee of Booth & Flinn on Forbes street and Woodland avenue had his left hand ground off in a steam shovel at about 10 o clock Tuesday morning. He was sent to his home at 4556 Penn avenue.
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Spemeiite
Mia Briges
General Assembly
Lt. Birch
Prof
R. E. Booth
James Martin
Booth & Flinn
Forbes Street
Woodland Avenue
Penn Avenue
Injury at Wall station leads to hand amputation
While cleaning a car at Wall station on the Pennsylvania Railroad Andrew Tars sustained a severe hand injury. He arrived at the hospital with the injury so extensive that the injured member had to be amputated.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Wall Station
Andrew Tars
Est Penn Hospital
The Difference in Women and Their Uses
The text contrasts tireless women in domestic labor and church work with a woman described as broken hearted and unable to make any effort. It portrays gender roles and emotional states in a prescriptive social framework.
Flannel Bargains At Department Store Sale
Weather driven sale offers today on White Comet Flannels and Heavy Scotch Flannels in checks and stripes at 18c a yard. Medicated All Wool Flannels 20c, All Wool Soft Finish 22c, Winter Weight 35c, Printed French Flannels 9c to 11c a yard.
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Moses
Prof. Briggs
Pasteur
Marlborough
Paris Dynamiters
Beaver Falls Mills
Carnegie
Second Avenue Presbyterian Church
William Morgan
T. Cen
Ingram
Dan Lewis
Then
Hall
Nellie Jones
Fifth Avenue Baptist
E. Corde
M. Brown
W. Verner
Airs. Button
A. Johnston
Thirty-seventh Street Baptist
T. H. Chapman
Oakland Baptist
EK. Heneillaides
R. C. Larkin
L. 5. Dewitt
L. E. Johns
F. A. Dewitt
Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church
Nanie Gillespie
Homestead Ladies
Gindiden
Uids
B. Stenger
W. H. Heazell
I. A. McKee
J. 5. Irwin
W. V. Supney
H. Manoth
Stella Bossart
Alva
John Gillen
Nellie Russell
Law McCune
Zeldahie
Minnie Parry
Jennie Guffey
Eighth Street Reformed Presbyterian Church
L. R. Sloan
T. Boyd
John Gibson
Wim
Hill
York
Chas, Hasmer
Misa M
C. L. Rose
E. Ritter
J. C. Dicken
L. M. Willock
R, Sle Clean
Mra. de Bachly
Misa Clara Dicken
Nettie Dicken
Grace Rhoades
Sixth Presbyterian Church
A. McCandless
BR. Petty
J.C. Foster
Will H. Grown
Helen Foster
Doenlenger
Sara Chalmers
Sophia MccCullan
Jennie Cavin
Eleventh United Presbyterian Churchh
M. Workman
Tope
M. Giger
Annie Taylor
Katie Cronmiller
G. M. Millin
Oakland
Oakland United Presbyterian Church
M. Pierce
First Presbyterian Church
J. L. Smith
S. A. Rankin
J. Scott
R. P. Houston
L. Westerwell
F. Giffin
B. Ewart
L. Cluley
C. Ulmer
Fifth Presbyterian Church
Watson
Seventh United Presbyterian Church
Hamilton
McMartees
W. H. House
J. A. House
Kate Smith
Trinity Church
A Br
Mise Ford
Singer
McCandless
An Ford
Miss Benson
Christ M. E. Church
G. F. Bushfield
A. H. Norcross
Linford Smith
Will Shepard
George T. Lewis
W. Earsman
Misano Bates
Lou Hubley
Samubley
Smithfield M. E
EB. J. Harrison
Sterting
Crawford
Hemeriy
McCassin
Youngson
Womeclaorf
Lidia Brickel
Ella Youngson
Misa Dickson
Jack
Lerick
M. E. Church
Mra. Miller
Daritt
Bows
Movey
Gibson Miller
Ban Moore
Nettle Armstron
West End
M. Church
J. A. Woodalds
J. Big
T. Pording
L. Powelson
Ida Powalson
Chairmas
T. C. Perrine
Alds
Lawrence
L N. Bunton
Lillie Smythe
B. Littie
Lillian Moreland
Lizzie Dawson
Alice Lawrence
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church
H. W. Stuckieralds
Bing
Stauft
W. Badger
L. McMahon
Carle Chambers
Edith Page
Lydia E. Pinkham
Frerly
Ussén
Lovum Carso
Saranac, Wich
Elite Photo Gallery
JOS. Horne &Co
Penn Ave
JOS. Horne & CO
California
G. Eisenbeis
H. P. Schwartz & Co
Wrotriate
Axp Rerai
Daveert
Federal St
Alleghent
Tol
Dis
oolii-Traa
Fort Ty Mall
EMTL
Penn
Wille Ave
Felton Et
Sani
WM. F. Zoeller
Pittsburgh
Eugias
W. L. Douglas
Jon Betes
Douglas ‘Wrecktan
D. Carter
Fifth Avene
J. N. Frohring
H. J
J. M. Bang
Fuller Street
Pittsvurg
Henry Mosser
Fedlers
Hollman
Rebecca Mreet
Allegheny Hutchinson Bros
Heaver Avenue
Adagheny
James Shilliday
Vareon Street
Fivteburg
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