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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1889

Page

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Playful Pastors Debate Agnosticism in Monthly Meeting

The ministers association held a Monday forenoon session on agnosticism led by Rev. M. B. Hyde of Hall Place M. E. church with Dr. Taylor presiding. The discussion featured anecdotes, disputes, and remarks from Dr. Cleveland Dr. Backus Dr. Hunter Dr. Haines and others praising open dialogue while noting divergent views on knowledge and belief. The next meeting on Monday day 6 will feature Rev. A. C. Vananda presenting The pastor as an evangelist.

Ministers Association M. B. Hyde Hall Place M. E. Church Taylor First Baptist Church Hyde Cleveland Backus Dr. Hyde Hunter Haines Bill Nye Nye Athena Bethlehem Jenckes Carpenter Indiana Herschel A, C, Vananda

Busy Monday in police court with Mayor-elect learning justice

Judge Sullivan presided as Mayor-elect Sullivan watched the police court in morning session with Mayor Denny. Various cases saw fines paid, continuances granted, and several offenders sent to the workhouse or let off, including drunkenness fines and theft incidents.

Sullivan Denny Charlies Ottawa Charles Pottage Greenfield Weirick Koeniger Jon Dobbins John Wilson William Ballett Louis Woods Sam Jacobs Ben Greenburg Charles Mayers John McDonald Pat Lally Gene Curran Morris Haley Dollie Barnham William Paranooth James Dollinga Smith Virginia Ave Howard Linds Herman Harmes Louis Conlon John Blogs Circle House Roshon Timberlake Corner College-ave Seventh-sts Asch

Wool growers in session at Ebbit house

The national wool growers meet at Ebbit house to discuss proposed legislation in their favor as the conference continues through December.

Washington Ebbit House

McKinley Nominated for Governor in State Journal

The State Journal reports on Monday morning nominating William McKinley for governor in the 42nd year of the republic. The notice reflects early political momentum and identifies McKinley as the leading candidate in the party's lineup.

CoLussyus The State Journal of Monday Morning McKinley

Fire at Goss bakery kills five in Philadelphia

Early Monday a blaze destroyed Goss bakery at Second and Huntington streets. Mrs Engel and four children died. three adults were badly hurt. The article also notes theft arrests by Detective Splan, a shoe factory fire, legal actions, and several local civic events and notices.

Philadelphia Det Goss’ Bakery Second and Huntington Sts Engel

Opening of Congress Draws Sharp Debate and Gossip

Washington December 2. Galleries fill as Reed takes seat amid talk of senatorial pressure and ward methods. The president’s message looks long and guarded with speculation about content. Senate swears in new members while journalists note looks and background of McMillan Squire and others. The president’s plan favors tobacco tax repeal, windom surplus reduction, silver coinage, and tighter election laws.

Washington Reed John B. Clark House of Representatives Washington, der Windom

Down Went McGinty Ditty Tops New York Fad

The ditty about Dan McGinty and McCann, sung by crowds in New York, traces a wager to carry McGinty up a wall, a fall, and a string of misadventures ending with McGinty missing, presumed dead, and a ghostly finale.

McGinty New York Elke McCann Dan McGinty Yeongs Vat McCann Dan Aly Meinty Euted Rogue

Blow gun brigade disturbs city youths in Annapolis

Sunday this group of aggressive youths formed a hollow square before the Denison house and peppered passersby with missiles. A shot hit Henry Raub’s six year old daughter, injuring her lightly, as townsfolk pursued the assailants into an alley where the culprits fled. The chase continues.

Locianapolis Pennsylvania St Denison House Blowfun Henry Raub Pennsylvania Delaware-sta

Stallion Blood Chief Dies in Connersville

Connersville Indiana December 2 Geo W Morrison reports his racehorse Blood Chief a black stallion valued at eighteen hundred dollars died Sunday night from blood poisoning. The loss removes a valued stud with potential racing and breeding appeal for Morrison and local breeders.

Connersville Ind Geo. W. Morrison

Wanted a Room Ad In Tak Sun Column

Notice offers free ten word room rental listing for three days. Readers encouraged to publish if they have a room to rent and send a notice to Tak Sun.

Tak Sun

New York Jury Urges Subway Overhaul and Utility Reform

The New York jury presents a presentment condemning laws allowing underground work without proper permits and urges legislation to restrict such operations. It advocates building subways with ample tunnel space for gas water wires and cables. It links Linemann Feeke's death and a police injury to shared overhead wires and calls for replacing the negligent electric control board.

Churant Fury Seedspeck New York Nev Thepraii Perdy Linemann Feeke Board of Electric Control

Case in Criminal Court Delayed as Defendant Fails to Appear

Monday session extended at the Gaperm Grind court as the defendant did not show up and attorneys move for continuance to 2 o clock. Defense hints at character evidence and aims to rest on cross examination. trial likely to finish Tuesday. Also notes on Dolly Douglass clash over US representation in Hayti and a Japan disaster report. Wilmot signs with Chicago for four years at four thousand dollars per year.

Gapsn Tesa Criminal Court

Firemen fatally hurt in G M C S P railroad collision

GuscaGo December 2. Spl. In a collision between two freights on the G M C St. P road at gden ave Monday morning both firemen were fatally hurt.

Patally Burt GuscaGo Gden-Ave

Washington waifs rally crowds as Indiana capital buzzes

Mrs. Harrison's asset Mrs. Lord remains dangerously ill as crowds of Indiana residents stream into the capital again. Speaker Reed is likely to name McKinley as chairman of the ways and means committee amid a flood of appointment requests. The president may visit Indianapolis next Saturday with part of his official party before heading to Chicago for the new auditorium opening.

Harrison Lord Indiana Reed McKinley Ways and Means Indianapolis Chicago

Death in the Flames at Minneapolis Tribune Building

Minneapolis on December 2 reports a disastrous fire in the Tribune building. The wrecked structure cost about 300000 with at least nine injured and perhaps multiple bodies still in the ruins. Names of the dead include Milton Pickett James Igoe Edward Olsen Jerry Jenkinson Robert McCutcheon W H Milliman and Walter Miles. The building housed Tribune offices and other firms. A fatal blaze exposed poor fire escapes and neglect, prompting union action to press charges against owners A B Nettleton for fire protection failures.

Minneapolis Minneapolis Tribune Milton Pickett Pioneer Press James F. Igoe Associated Press Edward Olsen University of South Dakota Vermillion Jerry Jenkinson Robert McCutcheon St. Paul Pioneer-Press James Igon Chisago Tribune Chicago Cleveland Himelf Miles A. Smith Smith Atresta Jim Igon Charles A. Williams Millman James Mies Pickett Prof Olean Williams Igoe Jenkinson McCutcheon Sloud Minneapolis Typographical Union A. B. Nettleton

St Paul Journals Extend Help After Fire

The passage notes that St Paul journals have extended help to burned-out contemporaries while Chief Stetses and others express satisfaction with protection measures under consideration. It adds that the Tribune and Four nal appear as usual, and that no involvement with the building has occurred for two years.

Stetses St Paul Tribune Fournal

Zigzag at Grand Street Theatre Promises Varied Sights

The Zig-zag act at Grand Monday night features Miss Boyd with songs and Paris dresses by Felix, plus Marie Rockwell and Alize Vane. Cast includes Jaggs and Roaring Bill, with no plot divulged to preserve audience mystery. Minnie Gray and Frank McKee cast noted, while Tom Davis pushes Stowaway ads amid industry anecdotes.

Skiff Capsizes on River. Three Drown Near Guyandotte

Wom in succession, Guyandotte, West Virginia reports a fatal river accident Sunday night when a skiff carrying William Hanson, his wife, James Hendly, and William Hendly capsized. The wife clung to the boat and survived while the other three drowned.

Yserk Guyandolte W. Va Hanson James William Hendly

Fifty third anniversary of Indianapolis benevolent society

Standing room only filled English's opera house Sunday night for the fifty third anniversary of the Indianapolis benevolent society. WW P Fishback presided as a quartet including Mrs Anna Walker and Miss Sada Walker sang, while Judge Judgs Martindale Rev C Peters Silas Bowen and others delivered addresses praising the society's work and progress. Francis Murphy was absent and Judge Elliott could not attend due to family illness.

F. X. Beaupre I. Georlast Howland Clinton L. Howe John B. Elam James Brazil Sam Pierre Starke County Loyal Legion Grand Hotel Virginia-ave Chilren Swift Colorado Tim Clark Catholic Father O’ Donahue Joseph Willoeby Citizens’ Street Railway Company Howe Fifth Presbyterian Church Dalial Voorhess Senator Bell Fort Wayne C. C. Matson Henry Kahn Kahn Williams Henry Miller Edgar Palmer Indianapolis Cable Road Company Citizens Street Railway Company Bishop Chatard St. John’s Cathedral Mt. Jackson Chapel Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Ronathaler Thompson John L. Hunter Hunter Murphy Temperance Meeting Gill N Pennsylvania St C. F. Reynolds John Langdon P. Duncan P. J. Kelleher K.F.M Masonic Hall Mgr. Bessiones Wilbur F. Crafts American Sabbath Union Y. M. C. A. Ball Margaret Eager Kirmesa Opera House Indianapolis Benevolent Society

Mies Anne W Crone Wedding Ties Massirton Banker Groom

Massirton Nov 30. Anne W Crone 24 daughter of Frank Crore a leading merchant and Valentine Fries wed quietly on Friday night. Groom 65 with sister as bride’s grandmother. He presides over First National Bank Huron owns six vessels on Lake Erie and is a major stockholder in several firms including Cleveland iron shipbuilding Cleveland dock Lake Superior copper and more, with pest reportedly valued at a million and a half. Weather: Indiana fair with light rain and warmer. Local forecast for Indianapolis cloudy skies for the next four hours ending 4 a m Det 3 188: Cloudy weather.

Lake Supesior Copper Company Pest

Brotherhood in Baseball Sparks City Paper Critique

A Cleveland Plain Dealer critique flags a Chicago correspondent as a biased brotherhood advocate who inflates league signer lists and skews coverage. The piece notes the columnist’s aim to become secretary of the new group while lampooning his methods. A drug ad for Dr Jordin’s Lung Renovator also appears.

Cleveland Plain Dealer Brotherhood Cincinnati Times Star The Plain Dealer Times Star Chicago Cleveland Plain Cincinnati Brooklyn

President Finalizes Message Copy for Congress at White House

Washington November 30. After days of work the president completed the revision of his message and handed it to clerks to prepare manuscript copies for both houses. Miss Sanger, the White House stenographer, transcribed and the president dictated corrections before delivery. Strict secrecy surrounds the process with copies kept in an iron safe until Monday morning when sent to Congress.

Washington White House Congress Miss Sanger Smail Halford

Comstock raids Chinatown gambling houses in New York

Anthony Comstock led a raid with ten police on a Chinese quarter gambling room at Mott Street Friday night. A long table held cash counters, brass bells, and a Wanamaker like counter. a Joss shrine, candles, and fish paper charms appeared as part of a talisman display. Back rooms contained opium pipes and smokers, the air thick with fumes. Another raid on a Mott Street site yielded similar results.

New York Athony Comstock On & Mott St

Widow Fights Pension Theft By Return of Cassidy

In St Louis a man named Cassidy, later identified as Richard Hickey, returned after a long service to claim a pension and married under an assumed name. He deserted his wife years earlier, and funds were ordered to be paid to the widow, who was surprised when Cassidy reappeared. The piece also mentions manager Dickson and a glass-breaking incident in a theater.

St. Louis Damen Cissiday R. Hickey United States Army Mounted Montana Cassidy Dickson Hearne

Indiana Hospital Co Indemnity Plan Offer

The Indiana Hospital Co contracts to pay 365.00 to 20.00 weekly indemnity on sickness or accident and furnishes doctors and medicines free. For further particulars call at the companys office Rooms 47 and 48 Vance block car Washington st and Virginis-ave.

The Indiana Hospital Co Vance Block Car Washington St Virginis-ave

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