St Paul's Church Welcomes New Rector Amid Green Decor
Wreaths and garlands adorn St Paul’s church as Rev. G A Carstensen begins his tenure. The Gothic interior seats about 1000, with ushers guiding worshippers. Carstensen, 41, a Santa Cruz native, has served in Hobart, Princeton, and New York. His sermon on time and hope impressed a small Indianapolis congregation. A Hendricks memorial addition will rise next spring, funded largely by Mrs. Hendricks.
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Memorial plans for Y M C A building and theater
The Hendricks Memorial will include a reading room, gymnasium, smoking room and chapel with a first floor Sunday school. Second floor holds two society rooms and rector’s study. third floor a dining room and kitchen. The memorial adjoins the church with a New York street frontage. The Obituary scene describes a theater debut with a star and orchestra, as dialogue and stage directions unfold in a production.
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Youthful couple elope wed at daybreak in Sariayville
In Sariayville on January 2, 15 year old Viola Piatt daughter of E C Piatt eloped with William Murphy after a fruitless flight from her angry father. They married at 4 AM Monday at St John s church and left for Cincinnati. Piatt threatens to sue the county clerk for issuing the license.
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Weather Update for Indianapolis and Vicinity
For Indianapolis and vicinity the forecast calls for cloudy skies with occasional clearing and nearly stationary weather conditions. Temperature trends are modest with little change expected through the period.
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Holiday jail resolutions amid prison chaos and tragedy
A New Year visit to the county jail reveals inmates plotting no real reform while chaos erupts in the halls. One young prisoner pleads for a chance to atone as a wife visits, and a tragic 1873 hanging recalls the cost of crime. Governor Chase appoints William A. Johnson to the circuit court.
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New Rockers at Wm. L. Elder's
Dr Bufkin a cancer specialist offers a cure for goiter he guarantees. He claims to cure cancer after others fail and mentions 968i Ny Tulnofsst as a reference or address.
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Busy Season in Indiana Speakership Fight At State House
Reporters shadow lawmakers at English hotel as candidates for speaker jockey for support. Ader and Curtis compete with Cullop and McMullen in a developing race. D. A. Roach presses for librarian post as 11 seek the Supreme Court library position. judges Hackney and Noss on the scene. Government moves to caucus rooms as Gov. Chase hides with his secretary awaiting the legislative message.
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Nebraska Legislature Opens Under Split Dominance
Nebraska Feb 2 The opening session faces a three party contest for control as no bloc holds a majority and fusion efforts have failed. The populists seem best placed though the situation remains unsettled with Tuesday marking the start of a unique political era.
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Widow sues for damages after Union station death
The widow of AD Abbott, a car inspector killed at Union station by an L. E. W. train, sued in superior court and was awarded $8,000 by a jury. The railroad moved for a new trial and the case was argued in the superior court general term on Monday.
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White New Year observed in Indianapolis with many closures
Monday was observed as a white New Year with many society figures venturing out cautiously. County offices and freight desks closed, theaters offered matinees, and Governor commuted sentences for four prisoners. Several cases included long terms and conditions, while New Year calls dwindled as social temptations were avoided.
Murder in Oriental hotel bar sparks New Year violence
The downtown area was quiet on Monday with New Year observances. The Sunday tally included one murder, three possible fatalities, two personal crises, and numerous minor crimes. James Hickey died at the Oriental hotel bar, allegedly shot by Weill Wallace after a dispute over payment for drinks. New York reports indicate similar holiday closures and rough seas for European steamers.
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Grand jury sworn as jail cases dominate agenda
Monday morning the new grand jury convened and began handling jail cases. Firemen from hose company No. 7 hosted a supper for Councilmen Costello and Holloran on Saturday. Berkshire Life Insurance Co. received a judgment of 7,383 in Judge Harper’s court against Jennie and Charles Orme. Primer Love a one act operetta was staged with local talent on Saturday night in Meenner chor hall. The council planned open house Monday night with modest fare. Mayor Sullivan signed an ordinance raising firemen and hospital superintendent salaries. Numerous marriage notices and obituaries list names and ages among residents, with illnesses noted. Ayers’s flarsaparina promotes recovery from catarrh and feverish symptoms.
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New York Store Manager Winward Leaves for Chicago
W W Winward retiring manager of the New York Store is moving to Chicago to take charge of The Fair new 18 story retail behemoth with 3000 workers. He began as a clerk in Boston rose through marine insurance wholesale millinery and R H White Co before joining Indianapolis New York store leadership and earning a farewell reception with nearly 1000 invitations.
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New Year's Day in Police Court Brings Odd Cases
A New Year’s morning in the police court featured the cadi hosting a froliclike open house with Prosecutor Wright and officers. Visitors received souvenirs and chatter turned to reform, while cases included drunkenness, vagrancy, and an assault dispute. Sullivan declared his innocence and McClure faced a shooting inquiry that injured his wife but left her recovering as the matter moved to Jan 15.
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Adams Express Expands Chicago Offices In Deal
Chicago January 2 A new express agreement makes Adams Express absorb 411 offices on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy system effective Tuesday The move enlarges Adams Express holdings Bob Fitzsimmons in a Sun interview says his bout with Hall is scheduled for March 8 though he has not received official notice and relies on his wife’s letters.
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National Brotherhood of Soldiers Meeting Supports Monument
The National Brotherhood of Soldiers held a Saturday meeting with good attendance. Three new recruits were initiated and Capt W R Myers secretary of state elect signaled sympathy and intent to join. Resolutions urged dedicating the Indiana Monument to valor across wars and inviting ex Confederates to attend dedicatory ceremonies.
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Matthews to Visit Vermilion County for Two Days
Gov elect Matthews plans a two day visit to Vermilion County on a somber Monday to assess his stock and staff. He defers naming the secretary of state pick saying no decision is final and no announcement will be made until late next week.
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Explosion on Dearborn Street Leaves Mystery Unsolved
Police search for cause of Sunday night dynamite blast on Dearborn street Chicago. Several windows shattered, no injuries reported as investigators pursue leads.
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Tragic Accident Ends Play Night In San Pranesca
Sidney McCoy, a young lawyer, was killed when Grace King, 14, playing a Trussian minifist in his improvised play, tripped and stabbed him with a knife. Miss King, unconscious, surrendered to police and later fainted. bond set at 10000 for her appearance. she remains in critical condition as she had abandoned crutches to perform.
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Conscienceless Liar Swindler Revealed in News From New Zealand
A Boston con artist known as Rev. William Hammond, a ninth-time bride, used a minister disguise to swindle $8,000 from a wealthy widow and flee to New Zealand and Japan. He earned infamy for green goods, three card monte, shell games, and varied frauds across towns, including Ligonier Indiana. Local residents once fired a cannon to celebrate his departure.
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Village of Keout endures costly Sabbath fire
In Valparaiso on January 2 the residents of Keout fought a severe blaze threatening the business district. Lacking fire protection they hauled water in buckets, saving some properties while three stores and their contents burned. The post office building was moved to the street. losses totaled about 15000 dollars with no insurance.
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Blaine Suffers Brief Illness Aspects Reported
Washington January 2 Ex Secretary Blaine suffered a sharp health episode early this morning causing alarm among his friends. He rallied quickly and physicians report his general condition is not worse, with signs of improvement expected.
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Inaugural hall to be held in pension bureau building
The inaugural hall will be held in the pension bureau building next March. All executive departments were closed from Saturday noon until Tuesday morning. Officers protest army officers running Indian agencies. Senator Chandler warns on cholera and sanitation and urges steamship line limits. Debate continues over New York U S senator race with Cleveland’s possible reaction to Murphy.
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