Statue of Giordano Bruno Sparks Catholic Crisis
Archbishop Corrigan warns in New York diocese papers that Vatican dangers threaten both spiritual and temporal power. The pastoral letter denounces secret societies and laments the Bruno statue as a monument to unbelief while defending church authority and divine revelation.
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Isome
Vatican
Bruno
New York
Giordano Bruno
Rome
Michael Augustine
Apostolic See
Victor Emmanuel
Pius IX
St. Peter
Universal Church
Italy
Holy Father
Jane
Signor Bovio
Cone
Liberty and faith clash over free thought and creed
A sermon argues intellect cannot be coerced by will, defending assent to truth and Christian doctrine. It warns that free thought erodes knowledge and religion, condemns naturalism, and denounces anti Catholic violence while urging prayer for grace and unity in faith.
Ward tale recalls Artemus Ward snowball prank
Lewiston Journal recounts a late night in the care of Artemus Ward who tossed snowballs at Cyrus Ward’s window to ask if he believed slavery was wrong. Payson Tucker relays the anecdote told to ex Governor Plaisted at Twin Mountain House.
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Charles
Artemus
Allright
Widow administers cowhiding to daughter at mill
At Spring City Paper Mill on August 31 Widow Sarah Therry caused an uproar by cowhiding her 19 year old daughter Louise after a dispute over a suitor. The young man, respected in the village, faced opposition from the widow due to differing church affiliations.
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Reading
Sarah Therry
Spring City
Louise
Brilliant Garden Party Crowns Saratoga Season
The crowning garden party at the Grand Union Hotel in Saratoga, hosted by Hon. Henry Hilton and J. M. Otter, drew a large crowd despite earlier rain. The afternoon focused on children while the grand dress ball in the evening stood as one of the season’s most brilliant affairs.
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SaraToga
Henry Hilton
J. M. Otter
Grand Union Hotel
Two Women Fight on First Avenue Leaves One Wounded
Jennie Laurel and Emmie Hess living on First avenue quarreled last night. Hess slashed Laurel in the arm and waist with a case knife. Police were summoned and both women were taken to Central station. The police surgeon treated serious wounds.
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Jennie Laurel
Emmie Hess
First Avenue
Hess
Central Station
Tragic Bridge Jump Leaves Youth In Fatal Condition
Early this morning an unknown young man leaped from the Tenth Street Bridge onto P and L E tracks. He sustained injuries likely to prove fatal and was taken to the Southside hospital where he received what aid was possible. no motive for the attempt is given.
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Tenth Street
Southside
Sultan of Zanzibar grants Lamu Island concession
The Soultan of Zanzibar signed a concession granting British East Africa Company possession of Lamu Island and the line from Bansers to Kamas, expanding colonial influence in East Africa as reported.
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Zabgibar
Soultan
Zanzibar
British East Africa Ete
Lamu Island
Bansers
Eateae
Kamas
Germany to enlargen army as France and Russia advance
Reports from Berits say Germany will boost its military force to match France and Russia. The Reichstag session nearby may push a bill for army credits and reforms amid debates on conscription. Czar visits to Berlin remain uncertain with conflicting signals from Copenhagen and official circles.
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Europe
France
Russia
Berlin
Associated Press
Berits
Reichstag
Reichstag SS
Mysterious double slaying shocks Norias ranch area
Brownsville reports Ebben Garcia woodseller from Tomales ranch and Loreta Saldivir Collingham corporator manager were found dead at the Norias ranch. Bodies lay in a room, together with Garcia’s pistol nearby, in a puzzling crime scene.
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Brownsville
Tex
Ebben Garcia
Tomales Ranch
Loreta Saldivir
Collingham
Norias Ranch
Garcia
Eee
Dying Indian Chief John Grass Draws Praise as Leader
John Grass of the Blackfeet Sioux, famed warrior and supreme judge, lies gravely ill at Fort Yates age about 47. He telegraphed for White Swan, his mother in law, to come to his bedside as the Sioux Nation prepares to lose its most gifted statesman and an eloquent orator seen as near the ideal Indian. General Custer and General Crook are noted as admirers.
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N. C
John Grass
Cheyenne
White Swan
Seea
Northwest
Cooper
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General Crook
Poe
Embezzler Chief Clerk Held on Public Funds Charge
Nassau Nassau August 16 Postmaster General T N G Clare jailed charged with embezzling 200 of public money. He fled unexpectedly aboard a schooner to Long Cay and was captured with warrants issued. returned for arraignment. denied bail. two months until trial. He was known as a liberal entertainer of tourists.
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N. P
T. N. G. Clare
F. ©. Smith
Ward Steamship Company
Long Cay
Atlas Line
New York
Austin
Clark
United States
Kimberly Still at Samoa Expedition Delays Adams Arrival
Lieutenant W. D. Rose reports the Adams steamer has not yet reached Samoa as Zealandia departed on the 17th, delaying Admi Kimberly from sailing to San Francisco. King Malietoa and chiefs return from Marshall Island on German gunboat Wolff, prompting native rejoicing while Mataafa remains in office and unrest subsides. Monongahela had earlier distributed bread, rice, and provisions totaling substantial aid.
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San Francisco
Australia
Samos
W. D. Rose
United States
Monongahela
Pago Pago
Adams
Samoa
Admi Kimberly
Malietoa
Apia
Marshall Island
Wolff
Zealandia
Huis
Mataafa
Burial Arrangements Made for Carnegie Workers Victims
At a Carnegie Phipps & Co meeting yesterday, burial plans were set for workers killed in Friday’s accident. Munhaill, Washington, Hane, Marlow, Armour, and Acme Lodges will meet at their halls. other employees join Acme Lodge at Schuchman’s Hall. Bands and cadet corps invited to attend. Andrew Kebler, William Fagan buried at Braddock with 9 am service at St Mary Magdalen. Nicholas Bauer buried at Laferty Hill near Six Mile with cemetery chapel service. John Lewis buried at Franklin with service at his residence on Fourteenth Avenue at 2 o clock PM.
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Munhaill
Washington
John Hane
Thomas Marlow
Armour
Acme
Steel Works
Schuchman’s
Excelsior
Carnegie Cornet
Andrew Kebler
William Fagan
Braddock
St. Mary Magdalen Church
Nicholas Bauer
Laferty Hill
Six- Mile
John Lewis
Franklin
Fourteenth Avenue
O’elock P. Wt
Buried in a Building in Mexico City Tragedy
A roof collapse on Jundo street buried Marcella Miesta his wife and four children along with Justa Rawines and her children. Officers and workers rescued survivors as 60 soldiers 30 firemen and 10 public works men joined the effort. five children died.
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Mexico
Jundo Street
Marcella Miesta
Justa Rawines
Simon Gutierez
Juara
Election Riots Break Out in Magda Lens Sonora
In Magda lens Sonora riots erupted during elections. Federal troops intervened to suppress the disturbances in the town.
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Mexico
Magdalens
Sonora
Man Seeks Cremation to Return as Spirit Form
Buffalo letter details 74 year old William Brown a retired lake captain who wants to be chloroformed and cremated to demonstrate he can reappear in a mortal body. He claims divine parentage and cites past lunatic asylum confinement while predicting the Rebellion.
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William Brown
Buffalo
Earth
Remington
Buffalo Crematory
Delaware Avenue
Myrtle Avenue
Omar
Brown
Dispatch
Mr. Brown
Pacific
Lake Erie
Lake Michigan
Canada
Pine Straw Bagging Plant Planned Near Summerville
August 31 report confirms a new company will manufacture pine straw bagging at Summerville, 22 miles away, using pine straw gathered from thousands of acres. D. C. Railway may supply pine cones free of charge. Bags tested last year withstood screws, fire and water better than jute. The plant, linked to the Acme Factory in Wilmington, N C, will start once building and machinery are in place.
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D. C
Acme
Wilmington
N. C
Congress of Republics and trade fears in Mexico
The liberal Papel Nacional and ally of the current government in Mexico City argues that American tariff protections and Windom era policies will fail to improve commerce between the United States and Mexico despite a congress of American powers in Washington. It cites high duties on goods and orders from the US as obstacles.
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United Stattes
Congress of American Powers
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Republic of Mexico
Tragic Accident On Long's Peak Fatal Wound From Revolver
A tourist party ascends Long's Peak when a Stryker brother slips on rocks. His revolver dislodges in the fall and fires, wounding him in the groin and causing a death on the mountain. The incident is the summer’s saddest mountain fatality near Denver.
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Long's Peak
Stryker
Long
Stryker Brothers
Tipton
Town
Frank
Robbed trunk loses ten thousand in diamonds and bills
Mrs. John R. Richardson of Chattanooga faced ten thousand dollars in diamonds and one thousand dollars in bank notes in a trunk bound for eastern watering places via New York. On arrival in New York the jewels were missing and authorities suspect theft occurred en route.
Criminal Calendar Shows Record Jail Demands
The jail reports 719 cases the largest tally at the term far surpassing the prior 379. Notable murder suspects include Andrew Heiser and John Brent with several others linked to Bauder conspiracy cases. Larceny dominates crime counts with 45 cases. numerous felonious assaults and burglaries fill the docket.
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Bauder
Andrew Heiser
Jon, Dimmel
John Brent
William E
Etasseault
John D. Bander
John Dougherty
William Nagle
Lowry Bender
William McCleod
Isaac OC. Brown
Reddy” McCall
D. BE. Callen
Local Pittsburgh Art Dealers Debate Oil Paintings Decline
Art dealers in Pittsburgh discuss shifting tastes as oils wane in demand while watercolors and crayon works gain traction. Prominent shops report scarce rising artists and a market wary of imitations, with first proofs of old prints and Landseer pieces cited as valuable exceptions.
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Pittsburg
Pittaburg
Phipps
Ponta
Landseer
East End
Pittsby
London
Miller
Pennsylvania Regiments Plan Gettysburg Trips for Day
Survivors of the One Hundred Second Pennsylvania meet in Washington Infantry armory to arrange a Gettysburg journey leaving September 9 by B&O Railroad. Colonel Patchell commands the regiment with Captain Bishop on staff. members to notify Secretary Rowley. Other regiments also finalize plans and monuments, with dates leading to September 9 11 and 12.
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One Hundred and Second
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Washington Infantry
Old City Hall
Gettysburg
Duval
Baltimore and Ohio
Smithfield
Water Streets
James Patchell
J. Bishop
Rowley
County Commissioners’ Office
Pennsylvania Regiment of Zouaves
J. H. Ewing
George Booth
Round Top
E. J. Allen
A. Learson
J. A. Cain
George F. Morgan
Chicago
Sixty-second Regimental Association
City Hall
Penney Vania ‘Allroad
Two More Die From Homestead Steel Disaster
Two more men, John Lewis and William Fagan, died after the Homestead Steel Works explosion bringing total fatalities to four. The deceased will be buried tomorrow as Homestead plans a large turnout for mourners and relatives. Three injured workers from Carnegie Phipps Co. mill were admitted to Mercy Hospital, including Joseph Durkes severely burned, Hungarian Michael D. Zerke possibly surviving, and Stephen Christ with burns who is expected to recover.
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John Lewis
William Fagan
Homestead
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Mercy Hospital
Joseph Durkes
Michael D. Zerke
Stephen Christ
Police Guard for Cash Escort Ends with Missing Funds
Police guard for a cash escort reported $2,000 accompanying Booth and crew yesterday afternoon. officers and Captain Mercer were deployed but details of the missing funds remain unclear.
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Mercer
Booth & Eee
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