Presbytery to Rule on York Avenue Merger Fight
Mrs Sadie Shane leads opposition to the York Avenue Church merger with the Assembly's Presbyterian Church as the presbytery meets to hear arguments. A petition from fifty to sixty congregation members seeks to block sale of the church arguing under Presbyterian law dissenting votes must be weighed. The February meeting enrolled delegates and chose Rev Georgianey as moderator with main issues to be debated in the afternoon.
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New York Avenue Church
Bailey
Dew York
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Radcliffe
Assembly Church
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Ladig Shane
Shane
Sixth Presbyterian Church
Sixth and
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Georgianey
Immunity Pleas Fail inRailway Indictments Trials Set
In Chicago and Kansas City federal courts both sides faced immunity pleas from Chicago and Alton Railway officials and others charged with illegal repairs. Judge Landis and Judge McPherson sustained the government demurrers, ordering defendants to plead to indictments. Trial slated for May 24.
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Kansas City
Landis
Chicago and Alton
Roeft
John WN
Faithorn
FL AL Wann
Hadh
Finsay City
Smith McPherson
United States District Attorney
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The
Road
George H. Crosby
Flaght Traffo
Chicago, Burlingtom and Quincy Railway
Ee & Thomas
L. B Taggart
Jumes McPherson
Automobile Rules Change for Vanderbilt Cup and Entry Fee
Newark April 9 The American Automobile Association racing board adopted two rule changes at its first meeting. Rule 19 now allows auto racing without rental gear in competition and the Vanderbilt Cup entry fee was raised to 1000 dollars.
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Eautrance
Newark
Racing Board
American Automobile Association
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Thychkov
Rain Cancels Virginia St John’s Game at University Field
Charlottesville April 9 the Virginia St John’s baseball game was rained out as a cold front closed the Diamond at the University of Virginia. The postponement leaves a slate of seventeen Virginia games on the schedule delayed by weather with Syracuse and Princeton still on the horizon.
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Wedscade
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Blizzard in New York Deluge Strikes Across State
A severe blizzard blankets New York with heavy snow and strong winds. Reports from multiple counties describe snow piling up to depths around six inches in some areas as sleet and wind disrupt travel and daily life. The storm, described as the closest to a major winter buzzard in recent memory, continues through the night.
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New York
Attuny
Nang
Vesuvius Devastates Villages with Rain and Panic
After the eruption, a vast chocolate-colored lake formed from rainwater. Evacuations continued but lacked transport. Soldiers with artillery carts aided the displaced as panic and superstition surged. Churches were barred by some priests fearing quake damage, while crowds seized saints’ statues for protection. Thousands fled Tore Annunziata and Ottajano, camped along roads, wary of falling ash and lava. About 2,000 of 32,000 stayed in town under military patrol.
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Ottajano
Wiping Out of a Town in Vesuvius Eruption
Naples dispatch quotes Lieut. Cierrocchi detailing the destruction of Boscotrecase by lava from Mount Vesuvius. Town residents panicked as two lava streams, one 200 yards wide, swept through streets toward Terra Annunziata, barricading homes and forcing evacuation. Soldiers rescued bedridden residents and aided frightened families amid roaring craters and a burning town.
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Naples
Cierrocchi
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Mount Vesuvius
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Ciramella
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Torre Anaunziata
Vesuvius Activity Dims After Explosive Surge
Rome April. Prof Mattence superintendent of Mount Vesuvius Observatory reports by telegraph that explosive activity diminished last evening after a day of powerful electric discharges. Sand emissions increased forming a deep end over ten centimeters, blocking the area and darkening the sky. Earthquakes grew stronger, seismographs displaced, and sand avalanches fell as rises in the crater send billows of smoke and gas.
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Rome
Mattence
Mount Vesuvius Observatory
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Dis
Panama Facts From Woodworth Clum Report
The Washington Post previews Woodworth Clum's Panama letter detailing post office facilities at Cofon and difficulties in obtaining letters from home. Clum, a staff correspondent, is sent to Panama to gather facts and report them. He is following instructions.
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Woodworth Clum
Panama
Washington Post
Cofon
Glum
Morning Star Wins First In World Billiards Match
In Madison Square Garden Genpert Hall Orlando Morning star of Indiana defeated Louis Cure of Paris 50 to 463 in the world 18-2 championship. Cure made the high run of 100 in the twenty-second inning while Morningstar struggled but recovered to a well earned victory. Five other players, Hoppe Slosson Button Schaefer and Cutter join the field for twenty-one games totaling 60 points with a 40 percent cash prize from a 35.0 percent purse and entrance fees and Netgate receipts.
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Balk Inc
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Genpert Hall
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Morningstar
Atevere
Cure
Not Much Doin
Crom from the Columbus Diapateh Somkins Old Skinner is described as pretty well to do and fairly capable. Timbhins agrees it is not easy to do, noting the same level of effort and skill.
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Columbus
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Beer Strike Threat Looms as Brewery Drivers Balk
A general strike of brewery workers looms after bottlers refuse beer deliveries to bottling firms. C H Maghen of a St Louis brewery says steps were taken to stop deliveries by union drivers. J J Blender denies notice to brew firms. International union rep to meet with ten workers and employers tomorrow.
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St Louis
J. J Blender
Brewery Workers’ Union
Treweries
International Union
Hotels list of travelers by city and names
A compiled roster of guests and visitors at major hotels across the United States and Canada, listing numerous individuals by city and last names. The dense OCR shows attendees in Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia and more, including many Mrs and Miss designations and assorted spouses.
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Amos
Nationel
Boston
Willam Butler
H. G Read
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George Lewh
L. Bécker
L. D. Pierce
Willam Aller
Thomas A
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Alwagil
Raleigh
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J Rosenbaum
John H Wood
Warrant
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PG van Cotton Ona
Edward J. Ryan
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Charles Stern
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Isaac Mindhulm
Samuel Mindhelm Arlington
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Henry T. Nostmind
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Wasterson
Turner Shoreham
Harwood
ML Zimmerman
Proctor
LW Peacer
J Jones
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L Mayer
William Spelman
Willem M. Carter
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Bob Wiley
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Wiliam Thaw, Jr
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McCurdys Face Conspiracy Suit Over Excessive Untaxed Commissions
The Mutual Insurance Company sues Richard A. McCurdy and son Robert in New York alleging a conspiracy to keep Robert H. McCurdy’s compensation excessive while superintendent of the foreign department. The suit seeks 1 002 941.66 and cites profits from Robert H. McCurdy’s work with HL Raymond & Co totaling about 520000 in the decade before 1993.
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HL Raymond & Co
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Foreign Department
Mutual Life
Raymond & Co
Hobert
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Court Frees Mrs Oldfield In Detroit Divorce Case
Beatrice Oldfield awarded a divorce from Barney Oldfield after he offered no defense. Evidence showed long term infidelity and a traveling companion Beanie Holland posing as Mrs Barney Oldfield. Alimony left unsettled. Pan McGugin handled the case for the plaintiff.
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Washington Post
Detroit
Mich
Spectacora
Beatrice Oldfield
Tae Day
Barney Oldfield
Oldfield
Beenie Holland
Oldfeld
Miss Holland
Ana
Oldfields
University of Michigan
Pan McGugin
Vanderbilt
Annual salary figures cited in complaint before and after 1888
The complaint states a salary of $10,000 a year prior to 1889, $10,000 a year up to 1888, and $20,000 a year thereafter until resignation.
British baseball association proposed in London meeting
London April meeting decided to form a British baseball association. Initiated by professional football clubs, emphasis placed on developing amateur play. Proposed seeking protection for the American National League to limit import of American professionals.
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London
British Association
British Baseball Association
Gam
Engineer Killed in Wreck Near Buffalo NX
An east-bound Ere Railroad passenger train derailed ten miles west of Buffalo NX. Engineer Wallace Russell of Buffalo died beneath the overturned engine. Fireman George Griffith, also of Buffalo, was badly scalded but expected to recover. Three passengers injured as the baggage car and three coaches toppled.
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Buffaio
Ere
Wallace Russell
Aad
George Griffith
Woman's Solicitude in the Philadelphia Press
A reader notes a wife fretting over her husband’s heavy office workload during a busy spring. The snippet also mentions Skinner advertising goods “below cost” and sparks discussion on what that implies for customers and prices.
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Philadelpha Press
Philadelphia
Skinner
Easter Bloom at Center Market Promises Busy Week
The Center Market lights up for Holy Week with a grand floral display. Florists report the busiest period of the year as demand surges, especially on Saturday. Carnations 50 cents a dozen. two dozen yellow jonquils also 50 cents. southern jonquils half price. Roses 60 cents to $2 a dozen. Easter lilies two cents each. Various vegetables and fruits show price changes as stock improves. cucumbers 5 to 15 cents each, tomatoes scarce but lower priced, beets poor at 1? cents per quart, strawberries 2 to 3 cents per quart.
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Oisies
Potomac
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