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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1906
Page
6
in Ton City Indiana, followers of Rev. Dowie report poverty grips Zion City as winter returns and industries falter. An Indiana man is slated as overseer, provoking potential rebellion among Dawlites should plans by Judge Barnes and Deacon Granger be altered.
The Zion movement undergoes a sweeping financial overhaul as Wilbur Glenn Voilva arrives as deputy general overseer. At 26 he takes control from Judge Barnes and Deacon Granger, promising decisive action amid reports of industrial and wage reforms. Dowie faces internal rebellion and a push to resume cash wages and coupon systems.
The article describes Dowie era turmoil in Zion City with key figures Judge Barnes and Deacon Granger taking power, plans to expand abroad, and financial strains from a large tithes collection and reliance on Zion treasury rents. It notes church revenue shifts, outsourcing, and local store scrip causing stock shortages.
In a brief file the Supreme and Appellate Court hears Robert A Brown clerk’s appeal seeking pricing for copies of opinions and decisions for publishers. Attorney General Miller argues no jurisdiction or that reduced pricing cannot be granted. The brief also says copies should not be made except by the official reporter or those with direct legal interest.
Special to The Sun reports in Marshtown Indiana on February 5 that three young Marsh children died after a gasoline explosion ignited their clothing during a stove attempt. Their father Kay Marsh suffered severe burns while trying to rescue them.
Fragmentary note describes engagement days associated with Iran and Wherry, mentioning a moon or remy used in engagements. A ludestone is cited as a symbol of attraction drawing a maiden from her family into another.
An Indiana author Prof. IL F. Eastman honors a balanced view in The Negro, His Crisis, Mystery, and Destiny. The work counters Prof. Carroll’s harsh depictions, arguing environmental factors shape outcomes and praising progress among black students. Published by Eastman Publishing Company.
An executive committee to secure Weardquadriers and report to the Indianapolis Humane Society was named. The committee includes Marry G. Muwekatte Ems Jey W. Johnson L. Rogers and Jovl f T. Dynes. A police force increase in January and a fundraiser featuring a trained horse named Jim Key are announced with events planned through March 12.
Village Boy owned by Mike Reardon sold at the stock yards horse sale on Tymesday to Greely Winks of Indianapolis for 7100 dollars. The stallion, by Newton Foy out of Miya Joy, boasted a 204 percent record and the sale was described as spirited. The sale will conclude Friday night.
Predictions warn of heavy losses and caution against speculation or lending money. Advice includes handling business carefully to keep funds safe, with notes that a child born that day faces money troubles and a woman may have an unlucky husband.
The Marion County W C T U hosts a rummage sale at 416 W Seven teenth st starting Saturday Feb 17 and runs all week. A Frid ay oyster supper for Northeast W C T U at Dr Brigham’s residence funds efforts. Various parties and lectures are planned at venues across Marion County including Talbot block and the Methodist halls, with proceeds for charitable use.
A garbled discussion criticizes a diagram that supposedly reveals rate inconsistencies between East St. Louis and four Arkansas points. The text questions class rate differentials, Camden’s advantaged position, and why Camden lines would be cheaper or pricier than nearer points, closing with a mock salute to the late Theodore Roosevelt.
The suit seeks 16000 in damages from Monon Railway company and Nedford city over street work on a parkway that shifted tracks eight feet west of Weir bed, naming Nedford Feil-Yay camping joint as co-defendants and Mary, Jose, Ellen, and Kate Inkinsen as plaintiffs. Separate item notes a Louisville wreck where an engineer quit after dreaming of a tombstone bearing February 8, with a substitute taking duties.
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