Church Congress Debates Diocesan Missions Policy
At the Episcopal Congress on November 20 the morning session weighed the true policy of diocesan missions. Speakers urged aggressive outreach, better methods, and funding while cautioning against crowding into occupied fields. A full-blooded Eskimo missionary shared experiences, and the day ended with talks on personal religion before adjournment.
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Mixcox
Episcopal Congress
Gustave A. Carstenson
New York
Lindsay
Episcopal Church
J. T. Zorn
Morristown
N. Y
George C. Foley
Williamsport
Gibbons
Nova Scotia
Iovkimos
C. W. Whitaker
Philadelphia
D. Parker Morgan
N. W. Baker
Cincinnati
Henry Mottler
Dudler
Deluded lover sent money to abduct wife candidate
D H Melver of Goodwin Washington is distraught over losing 67 dollars and his so called sweetheart Mrs William Kelly nee Dolly McClure who visited here months ago. McClure later married William Kelly in January and Melver says the money funded her alleged trip West. No warrant exists for her arrest yet.
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Bison Hamt
McIver
Miss McClure
William Kelly
Mra Kelly
Melver
De Young on the Eclipse Observations
Princeton astronomer Dr. Charles A. Young reported no news from European observatories yet and no communications between Princeton and Harvard or Amherst. He noted European charts listed stellar occultations during the moon’s eclipse, with 16 immersions and 18 emersions possible if weather allowed, and highlighted only three observatories yielded good views.
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PersceTos
N. J
Charles A. Young
Princeton
Harvard
Amherst
Ipse
Moon's precise position and diameter from station
The article describes determining the moon's place in the sky with extreme precision from the observation station and calculating its diameter accurately using observational data and astronomical methods.
Westerners Go Wild At Mining Congress Vote
At the closing session of the Miners Congress the resolution for free coinage of silver drew intense enthusiasm. Senator Stewart denied owning Comstock stock and urged Colorado’s voice to be heard as the roll showed a large majority in favor. Delegates from Salt Lake City Deadwood and Cleveland sought the meeting site, with Helena chosen. The congress adjourned sine die.
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Derves
Congress
Committee On Resolutions
R. C. Powers
Arizona
Stewart
Harley Morse
Colorado
Goodwin
Utah
Geasacilet
Canada
Russia
Salt Lake City
Deadwood
Cleveland
Helena
Mont
Oyster Beds in Thames Sewage Fattening Controversy
London oyster lovers face unsafe sourcing as Local Government Board inquiries reveal sewage beds used to fatten oysters in the Thames estuary. Mortality rose from 30 to 35 percent in recent years, with inspectors warning against consuming or selling survivors. The oyster merchant argues for disposal of remaining stock despite the risks.
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London
Thames
Eng
Federal Prisoners Maltreated in Arkansas Penitentiary
Abraham Davis a federal prisoner claimed he and others were whipped and branded with a hot iron in the Arkansas penitentiary. The U S Attorney General ordered an investigation and directed the removal of all federal prisoners from the Arkansas site to the Columbus prison.
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Little Rock
Abraham Davis
Arkansas Penitentiary
United States Attorney General
Waters
Davis
United States
Spellman
Attorne
Miller
Columbus
Saranac Sinking Narrows Encounter in 1875 Disaster
A paddle wheel vessel named Saranac struck a rock in Seymour Narrows while taking a pilot and attempting passage to Bering Strait. The current and overfalls tore at the hull, the ship sank quickly in deep water, leaving the crew with about 15 minutes to reach shore. The report, from Youngstown on November 20, details the perilous narrows and swift loss of the vessel.
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Bering Strait
Seymour Narrows
San Francisco Ballers and Baltimore Men Attacked Abroad
Reports describe mobs in Valparaiso after the battle of Vinila del Mar dragging two dead generals’ bodies through streets, spitting on them and stoning them. Chilean hatred toward American sailors led to attacks on Baltimore and San Francisco crews, with Monahan stabbed and left wounded for weeks.
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San Francisco
Vinla del Mar
Valparaiso
Villa del Mar
Almirante Lynch
Lynch
Congressionalists
Fant
Baltimore
Monahan
Friday Injuries Tallied In Pittsburg Area
Five injuries were reported in Pittsburg and vicinity yesterday with two incidents charged to railroads. A Baltimore and Ohio passenger, Grandpa Michael Gibrada, was killed when his head was severed by a passing accommodation at Rankin station after approaching the tracks intoxicated. Brakeman Ksarro John Kneapp on the Allegheny Valley suffered a skull fracture while turning a switch. Michael Cavenaugh, chopping wood on Fulton Street, Allegheny, nearly severed his left foot when the axe slipped. Thomas Cummings, removing curb-stones in Pennsylvania yards, crushed his foot. Joseph Denmarsh, at the Turner Hall site, fell through a stairway, injuring his head and body.
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Michael Gibrada
Bissell
Rankin Station
Baltimore and Ohio
Ksarro
John Kneapp
Allegheny Valley
West Penn Hospital
Cavesaveu
Michael Cavenaugh
Fulton Street
Allegheny
Cum
Thomas Cummings
Pennsylvania Yards
Third Avenues
Dexwanse
Joseph Denmarsh
Turner Hall
South Fifteenth Street
Genuine Dr Pierce Medicines Sold Only by Agents
Advertisement warns buyers to purchase Dr. Pierce’s medicines only from authorized agents at fixed prices to avoid fraud. It lists Golden Medical Discovery Favorite Prescription Pleasant Pellets and other remedies with prices and a money back guarantee if they do not benefit or cure. The piece emphasizes value, risk borne by manufacturers, and prohibition on substitutes by dealers aiming for higher profit.
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Golden
Pierce
B N
Burgoon
R.u
Underwear Bargains for Ladies and Children Explored
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F. W. Withers
Sair
Main Street
Faulkner
C. W. Woolever
Staggter
J. Ross Faulkner
Danville
N.Y
James Mulcahey
H. P. Nicholls
New Haven
America
George Hodges
Tin
DE Young
Dom
Connecticus
Stewart Mekes
Oyster Supply OF
Pall Mall Bude
Uncle Sam
Arkansas
Weece
THE
Saranac
Sherman
Younestows
Western Reserve
Ravenna
Foraker
Foster
Lancaster
Michael L. Rohrer
Knoxville
Conto
L. C. Houk
Republcan
John C. Houk
J. C.J. Williams
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Bethlehem
Kinloch Nelson
Meee Church of Georgia
Vina del Mar
Pittsburg
Cctictra
Portez Davg and Chemical Corporation
Boston
Ita
Gasiinl
Genewana Dunn
Fleming
JOS. Fleming & Son
Market ST
Col. Diamond
Feick Bros
Sixth ST
Simeon Tronte
Lewis
Fifth Ave
Smithfield
Nodelay
Pirres
Ehheumaticura Co
Bles N. Blackwet
Hotel Anderson
Charles N. Blackwells
Rheumaticura CO
Penn Ave
FF. W
Penn Avenue
EF. W. Withers
the Electrical Department
Philadela
Pittsburg, Pa
Ec Opera House
JAS
Mneil & Bro
Peace
Twenty Street
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Merry Fanny Rice
Artha Wallack
Bates
Bilal
Waniofirrsbuwe
Epps
de Wolf Hopper
Sweet Singer
Captain Earl
Charles A. Gardner
Tsinex
Emma Juch Opera Company
Cavalleria Rusticana
I Trovatore
Ree Juch
Santuzza
General Adeden
Fanny Rice
Alvin Theater
Charles L. Davis
Jane
Madison Square Theater
Charles Frohman
Clara Morrin
Prcesse Pintsdore
Casino Opt Opera CO
Williams’ Academy
Anight
Rentz-Santley Novelty Burlesque Company
ARRIS
Seum-Theater
Lady Silver
Fitzpatrick's
Fifth Avenue Mu
Rosenbaumys
Market Street
Nol
Tresa
Kaufmanns
Beals
Wright
Pittsbury
Glastonbury
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield Street
Ee Nite M Cine Co
B. E. Arons
WM. E
Stieren
Optician
Koehler
Men’s & Boys
Adios Coe
Ade Marx
Odin Tose
F. Zoeller
Sole M’fr
Pitteburg
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