Ingersoll Dies at Dobbs Ferry from Apoplexy
New York July 21 Robert G Ingersoll died at his Dobbs Ferry home this afternoon of apoplexy while visiting his summer retreat. He had not been well recently yet joked of walking down to dinner before collapsing. A physician arrived too late, and the family believed the death to be due to apoplexy. He died in the presence of his wife and two daughters.
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New York
Robert G. Ingersoll
Dobbs Ferry
N. Y
Mr. Ingersoll
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
Ohio Valley Bimetallic League
James P. Tarvin
Kentucky
Palmer House
Bryan
P. J. Devlin
Harrison
Illinois
A Brilliant Man Robert Green Ingersoll Biography
A condensed portrait of Robert Green Ingersoll born 1823 in Connecticut who trained as a lawyer in Illinois, served as colonel in the Civil War, became Illinois attorney general, declined a German mission, and rose as a famed agnostic political orator noted for his Blaine nomination speech and star route defense. His career blended legal distinction, public campaigns, and controversial religious stance shaping his fame.
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Robert Green Ingersoll
Connecticut
Illinois
Shawnertow
Peoria
Gemany
Hayss
Ingersoll
James G. Blaine
Cincinnati
Elpine
Ingrsoll
Tugersoll
Harmony Brought About Chicago Platform Meeting Great Success
A Chicago platform meeting held in the auditorium drew a large crowd and received praise for its organization and the constructive discussions. Speakers highlighted unity, policy goals, and community engagement, signaling strong support for upcoming initiatives.
Lutheran Teachers Meet Western Synod Session
Delegates from many states gather for the Western Synod Lutheran teachers meeting at St John s Evangelical school Spokane? The first session opens 8 30 with prayers. Officers elected include President J H Scharnberg and Secretary P C Scharnmann Follows papers on teaching methods and self culture of teachers with sessions through Friday. The concert Thursday night is reported a success.
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General Conference of the Teachers of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of the
Western States
St. John’s Evangelical School
Washington and
van Buren Streets
T. H. Mees
F. Theiss
Woodville
Ohio
Scharnberg
J. H. Scharnberg
Michigan City
P.C. Scharnmann
Fort Wayne
Trensurer
L. Riedel
Dayton
A. F. Lorenzen
Detroit
C. Vogel
H. C Schmitt
St. John’s
Jacob Stumpf
Ingersoll’s Public Life and Private Charity
The text extols Colonel Ingersoll for brilliant polemical discourse and broad admiration despite opposing views. It portrays him as a lovable, upright man whose private life was marked by charity and generosity.
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Ences
Colonel Ingersoll
Pabst Brewing Denies Park Purchase Claim
A letter from G Q G Pabst of Milwaukee rejects reports that the Pabst Brewing Company plans to buy Robison Park. The vice president states they have never considered any proposition about purchasing the park and are not contemplating such an action.
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Pabst Brewing Company
Milwaukee
Robison Park
Chicago
GQ. G. Pabst
Four New Diphtheria Cases Reported in Milan Township
Dr. Proegler secretary of the county board of health reports four new cases of diphtheria in Milan township. Precautions are in effect and the affected families have been quarantined to prevent spread.
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Proegler
County Board of Health
Milan Township
Health Officers to Meet in Bluffton August Eight
A joint meeting of health officers will be held at Bluffton on August 8. Participants include Dr. L. P. Drayer Dr. W. P. Whery and Dr. Carl Proegler of this city. Dr. Proegler will deliver a lecture on tuberculosis.
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Bluffton
L. P. Drayer
W. P. Whery
Carl Proegler
Democratic Platform Divides and Gold Standard Debate
In Chicago speech a Democrat pledges to unite partisans around shared principles. He argues for independent action to restore bi metallism, critiques the gold standard, and calls for anti trust and Philippine policy reforms alongside appointments and military honors. He also notes Lt. John B. Fonner’s appointment and Fort Wayne military ties.
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Chicago
McKinley
Europe
England
Republican Party
United States
Klondike
Service as ordnance officer and later as quartermaster
The text notes service during the Spanish war with roles as ordnance officer and later as quartermaster, indicating a career in military supply and armament management carrying through to subsequent duties.
Fort Wayne Friends clothing stock turned over to trustees
The Fort Wayne and Muncie Friends clothing stores have been taken by the Fort Wayne Trust Company mortgagee and will be sold at retail for creditors. Louis Meyer of Fort Wayne will manage the Fort Wayne store. The move likely signals the end of a longtime Fort Wayne mercantile house.
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Friends
Fort Wayne
Muncie
Notice of sale in Voltz estate auction
Notice is given that administrator of the estate of Christian Voltz will offer for sale at public auction at the late residence in Lafayette township on August 10 1899 at 10 o'clock a m. Personal property includes horses cattle farm implements hay grain wagons buggy hogs household furniture. Terms: cash for sums five dollars and under, over five dollars credit up to nine months with note and 6 percent interest after maturity. Leonard, Attys.
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Christian Voltz
Lafayette Township
Lafayette
Pleasant Townships
Five Points
Thareier
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