Two Heresy Trials Tangle Presbytery Proceedings
New York Presbytery opens the Briggs and Smith cases with demurrers and protests as they prepare to try alleged heresy. Briggs objects to amended charges claiming changes alter substance. Smith contesting the sufficiency of the second charge and its specifications while debate focuses on scriptural inspiration.
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New York
Old
Scotch Presbyterian Church
Charles A. Briggs
John C. Bliss
Briggs
Moses
Isaiah
Bliss
Presbytery
Soster
Oii
Dr. Briggs
Geonte Wes Alexander
Lamper
Armuch
Dr. Brown
Union Theological Seminary
Sutton
Dr. Vandyke
John BR. Paxton
Henry P. Smith
Lane Theological Seminary
Cincinnati
First Presbyterian Church
Roull
roull gave notice of a protest against the action of the Presbytery at the _ eee
OS Eons
Christian Brotherhood
Prof. Smith
Iis
Smith
Yeas
Prelates at Peace as Archbishops Drink Health
Philadelphia reports that Archbishops Ireland and Corrigan toasted each other after the Catholic Standard preview. The piece clarifies resolutions adopted by the hierarchy and notes no partisan triumph but unity.
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Ireland
Corrigan
Philadelphia
Catholic Standard
Ryan
Congress of Archbishops
New York
Carl Gibbons
J. Paw
Hatzer
In Love With Me. Woman in Ohio Admires President Elect
Cleveland reports a colored woman, Josephine M. Fields, obsessed with Grover Cleveland, writing letters to him and planning a bridal trip to Washington. A sanity inquiry notes her fixation amid other charity cases. a separate item mentions a German man, Dernard Schafer, suicide tied to a $5 loss in Harrison election betting.
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Cleveland
Josephine M. Fields
Ohio
Grover Cleveland
Washington
De Rothschilds Silver Scheme Dominates Brussels Conference
Archibishop Walsh urges bi metalla ism to aid Ireland as gold rises threaten tenants. De Rothschild proposes expanding silver use to palliate price falls, with Britain urged to continue silver purchases and a 5 million poundEuropean buy plan for four years. Denmark proposes an international commission to fix a silver based system.
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Sorporw
Walsh
Dublin
Ireland
MM. de Rothschilds
America
de Rothschild
England
Denmark
Del
Definitive Trade Pact Sets US Salvador Commercial Ties
The United States and Salvador replaced a temporary agreement with a definitive arrangement signed November 23 in Managua. Officials expect the pact to greatly boost trade and open profitable markets for US products and manufactures previously hindered by restrictions.
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United Or
Republic of Salvador
Managuaby
Department of State
United States
Bank Robbers Dynamite Safe in Laperty Heist
Four men blew open the First National Bank of Laperty with dynamite and stole about $15,000, plus $10,000 in gold remained untouched. A horse was stolen from J. S. Steele’s barn and found dying near a Mississippi River bridge as the men fled. Authorities traced the escape to the bridge after the blast alerted County Treasurer Riter.
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Laperty
First National Bank
County Tressurer
Eee
J. 8
Steele
Mississippi River
Cleveland Hurts His Thumb While Locking Gun
President Exmont, Virginia, November 24. Heavy clouds but no rain. Mr. Cleveland injured his thumb while locking his gun during a duck hunting trip. Surgeon Mr. Ferrell dressed the wound and he remained indoors rest of the day. Preparations for tomorrow’s gunning continued.
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Exmont
Cleveland
Besch
Fleet
Ferrell
Broadwater Club
Gretna Green in Peril Strikes at Eloping Runners
Inprarxapontia Nov 24 Jeffersonville faces a legal battle over tithes from Gretna Green marriages. Two matrimonial runners Jeff Hawkins and Will Adams stand trial after being caught aiding eloping Kentucky couples by Officer Gibbs. Nine suspects already jailed amid clashes as Jeffersonville cracks down on runners. If blocked, runners threaten to operate from Louisville to New Albany, harming county clerks and magistrates as hundreds of Kentucky couples wed there annually.
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Jeffersonville
Gretna Green
Indiana
Jeff Hawkins
Will Adams
Kentucky
Gibbs
Louisville
New Albany
Sisters in Will Fight After Mother's Death
In Johnstown Mrs. Sarah Horner dies suddenly at her daughter's home. Her daughter Mrs. Henderson of Springfield Illinois receives only ten dollars while the other daughter inherits a large sum. Henderson hires lawyers and seeks exhumation to determine natural death or possible poisoning.
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Johnstown
Sarah Horner
Charles Henderson
Springfield
Murder at a frolic ends in death near Greensburg
In Greensburg on November 28 a Hungarian coke worker Andrew Gorman was murdered at a jubilee frolic. John Kerocs is named as the suspect after a fight with Gorman escalated and Kerocs allegedly shot him through the head. The body was buried hastily in a nearby thicket and authorities were alerted for an inquest.
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Greensburg
Andrew Gorman
Calumet
John Kerocs
Koroes
Gorman
Coiners Of Bad Nickels Caught In Alabama Mine
Government detectives traced counterfeit nickel production across the state. Special Detective Agent Forsyth identified James Stone and William Blakenship in a deserted iron mine near Anniston forging coins. A kettle of molten metal, dies, and freshly minted nickels were seized as evidence.
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Birmingham
Ala
Forsyth
James Stone
William Blakenship
Anniston
Farmer Forger’s Fall Leaves Debts and Disappearance
Charles B. Vanneman, a prosperous farmer and Knight Templar, is missing after leaving behind forged notes totaling about 12 000 to 13 000 dollars. Clinton County National Bank holds two notes for 5400 and 3000 dollars, claimed forged by him and Mary Knox. His wife says she knew nothing of the notes until recently. He reportedly left last Thursday and may be in Canada.
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Canada
Charles B. Vanneman
Knight Templar
Clinton County
Mary Knox
Shee
Circleville
Louisville to Chicago for 61 in rate war heats up
Louisville reports a passenger rate war with Chicago as Mackey lines offer 150 via Prinston to start tomorrow. Simultaneously Monon and Pennsylvania announce 350 rates with Monon selling round trip tickets for 550.
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Louisville
Chicago
Mackey Lines
Princston
Menth
Monon
Pennsylvania Lines
Democratic Club celebrates Cleveland Stevenson victory in Philadelphia
The Commonwealth Democratic Club hosted a large reception at its house with Congressman William McAleer as the principal guest. Ex Secretary Williams Stenger and McAleer spoke congratulating the presidential result and urged party unity to win Pennsylvania from the Republicans.
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Philadelphia
Commonwealth Democratic Club
Cleveland
Stevenson
William McAleer
Congress
The
Commonwealth
Williams& Stenger
McAleer
Pennsylvania
Poisoning case shocks Liberty Indiana family dies
Four family members in Liberty Indiana were struck by arsenic poisoning with one death and a second threatening death. William Crawley, his wife, and their 6 year old son fell sick after drinking water and eating bread contaminated with arsenic. The child’s body will be exhumed for further investigation.
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Indianapolis
Liberty
Ind
William Crawley
Crawley
Preacher Attacks Thanksgiving Proclamation Over Christ Name
In Steubenville Rev. Mr. Milligan denounced the President's Thanksgiving proclamation for omitting the name of Christ. He argued no U.S. leader since Lincoln would mention the Redeemer in a public proclamation and blamed fear of offending various groups.
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Steubenville
Hamilton's Holiday Sale on Second Floor Pianos and Coats
Hamilton's on Fifth Avenue markets over 50 pianos and organs with prices from 75 to 300 and up. Most instruments are new and offered on easy payments. Also in the basement at P C C clothiers corner Grant and Diamond streets, coats and suits for men and boys at one quarter real value today only.
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Hamiton's
Fifth Avenue
P.C C.C
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Francis Murphy Gospel Meeting At Lafe Halcorner
Francis Murphy announces a gospel temperance meeting tonight at Lafe Halcorner Fours svenge ad Ww street inviting everyone to attend. The notice mentions a mission free and musical entertainment with a complete music store hosted by Penney 1oxS Mvero Co and Alcher & Hoone at 71 Fifth avenue, Dewrrr. The garbled text also advertises musical success and a "Little Early Risers" product from the same retailer.
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Gospel Temperance
Lafe
Mission Free
Droesen
Penney
Mvero Co., Limited
Harpy
Alcher & Hoone's
Fifth Avenue
Slum preacher charged with embezzling by Philadelphia loan group
Hev. George Brensinger, secretary of the Unique Building and Loan Association, was jailed in default of $2,000 bail after an auditing committee found $1,000 misappropriated. Brensinger, who preached in Slama Street, denies the charges and says the funds covered association debts.
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Philadelphia
George Brensinger
Unique Building and Loan Association
Une
Brensinger
Slama
Maverick Bank Indictment Stands In Boston Trial
Judge Putnam in the United States Circuit Court sustains charges that ex-President Asa P. Potter made false entries at Maverick Bank and quashes charges of false reports to the Comptroller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Putnam
United States Circuit Court
Asa P. Potter
Maverick Bank
Potter
State Arsenal Workers Strike in West Troy Shop
A large number of machinists at Waterville Arsenal in West Troy walked out today. The commandant says the strike centers on the type of work rather than wage hours.
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Troy
Watervieie Arsenal
West Troy
New Sensation and Heart Cure Claim for Cleveland Reader
A Kansas City man reports fluttering in sleep and shortness of breath as a first heart disease symptom. After taking Dr Miles New Cure for the Heart he says his severe heart condition improved and he now recommends it. Sold by Giles Medical Company in Kentucky.
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M. L. Ross
Kansas City
Dr. Miles
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