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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1895

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Prayers Got Short Critics At Milburn Ingersoll Lecture

The Second Presbyterian church faces a moral clash as Rev Joseph Anthony Milburn explains attending Bob Ingersoll's lecture. Judge Walker defends morality while Milburn, amid uproar, asserts his aim to study a force he deems influential. Bag of tensions eases after Friday mediation by Walker and Dr Todd.

Second Presbyterian Church Joseph Anthony Milburn Pastor Milburn Pagen Bob Ingersoll Miss MecComb Paducah Walker Ingersoll America Wm. Hubbard Seanmac Judge Walker Dr. Todd Milburn Todd Dr. Milburn

She Never Knew The Terrible Disgrace Befet Her Son

The aged Mrs. Haughey died in Chicago at 94, unaware of her son Theo dore P. Haughey’s bank wrecking disgrace. Remains to Crown Hill Indianapolis, then home. Also notes a missionary society convention in Memorial church with Mary Nolmes of Pittsburgh and a probe into threats against a bookmaker in Paris.

Haughey Theodore P. Haughey Louis C. Haughey Chicago Indianapolis Crown Hill Missionary Societies of the

Robbed Gambling Den in Glenwood Springs

Three masked men robbed Campbell and Connor's gambling house in Glenwood Springs on Friday morning as it was in full operation. Weather forecasts for Indiana predict warmer and fair conditions through Friday night and Saturday with wind.

Glenwood Springs Col Campbell & Connor Indiana

Getting Warmer Ft's

Lieber s Tafel Beer bottled at Be brewery will be delivered cooled. Telephone.

Ft’s Lieber

Woman Dies After Writing Warning With Blood in N Y

Mrs Enma I Gate of Cornhill M E church killed herself by slitting her throat with a broken knife after sending five children to school and writing on the wall with her blood. She warned that the city would burn and urged salvation before dying that night.

Rocreston N. Y Enma I. Gate Cornhill M. E. Church

Election of officers at Grand Army encampment in Miscia Ind

Before adjournment on Thursday a spirited ballot elected Phillips of Fort Wayne as delegate to the national convention with Robbins of Indianapolis as alternate. J Patterson of Muncie named senior vice-commander, other officers listed along with district delegates and Ladies of the G A R officers. Martha Paugh of Logansport was chosen president with Mary Cann of Lafayette senior vice president and Jennie Irvin of New Albany treasurer. Eliza Christer led the W B C as president with Gertrude Mitchell of New Castle and Mattie Hobbs of Salem in vice-presidential posts.

Miscia Ind Grand Army Phillips Dickenson Fort Wayne Adjt Yen. Robbins Indianapolis Gen. Robbins J . Patterson Muncie

A Whisker Hold in Nebraska Senate Skirmish

In Lixcontn Nebraska on March 29 a scuffle broke out after Senator Stewart refused to heed a chair's order during a tax bill reading. Sergeant-at-arms Stewart grabbed Stewart by the chin resulting in a brief melee. No serious injuries were reported, but Stewart’s whiskers were pulled out.

Lixcontn Neb Stewart Senate

Forest fires spread amid high winds near Athantta City

Forest fires burn across the district between here and Pleasantville as high winds drive flames. Many houses barns and timber are consumed with the blaze spreading to areas near Richland and Tuckahoe.

Athantta City No J Mare Here Pleasantville Richland Ava Tuckahoe

Murderous burglars in Texineton shock citizens

Andrew J. Campbell secretary of the Chamtee of commerce and humane society leader, and a prominent insurer, was shot after daybreak on Friday morning. The incident, described as mysterious, involves alleged burglars and a violent attack in Texineton, Kentucky.

Texineton Andrew J. Campbell Chamtee of Commerce The Humane Society Lary Ye

Two Johns to perform next week at Park with Marie Wainwright also on bill

Indianapolis theater notices announce the Park's upcoming show Two Johns led by J G C Stewart, plus The Derby mascot this week. Marie Wainwright arrives Monday in Daughters of Fun, praised as first class. Sousa concert band to visit English's Opera House April 6 with Baynard and Duke ye artists. Robert Downing starred as Nero at the Grand with Eugenie Blair. Friday features The French Marriage and David Garrick.

J. G C. Stewart Marie Wainwright Miss Wainwright John Philip Sousa Indianapolis English’s Opera House Sousa Marie Baynard Currie Duke Mr. Sousa Robert Downing the Grand Nero Downing Eugenie Blair David Garrick

Price Cream Baking Powder Wins World Fair Medals

Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder earns a highest medal and diploma at the World’s Fair, recognizing its quality and innovation in food leavening. The award highlights enduring trust in its purity and performance among bakers and consumers.

Dr. Price

Cotton’s Great AGT Burglar Fleeing With Clothes and Money

Deputy Cotton and T D Hester faced a night intruder at Mrs Adams boarding house in Indianapolis. The burglar seized a new suit, $10 in greenbacks, a watch and chain, then escaped down stairs. Cotton suspects a prior visit by two men linked to a plumbing inspection.

Fla Cotton Public Instruction May Indianapolis T. D. Hester Ned Hester Adams Place Ar. Cotton

Public School No 9 Closed Over Smallpox Case

Wim Dehne was removed to the pest house with smallpox and is recovering. Dr. Wright says contagion risk is low. School No 9 near his Davidson street home was closed to limit exposure. Questioned if Special Officer Campbell will be paid. charter says fee for sanitary officers if required, but payment depends on Board of Safety actions.

Wim. Dehne Davidson-st Pest House Wright City Hospital Duhne Davidson St Campbell Board of Safety Board of Health

Was It Negligence in Heiner Fumigation Case

Complaint filed by M E Steiner 224 N alleging negligence by health officers after the diphtheria death of Heiner child. Heiner says fumigation delayed viewing into danger of other children as he acted first. Clerk Dernard states sulfur shortage halted fumigation until next day. officers found house already fumigated with smoke.

Heiner M.E. Steiner Health Department Ife Dernard

Thurston Recall Denied By Gresham In March Reports

Reports state Secretary Gresham did not intend to ask for Minister Thurston recall. Early articles originated from enterprising correspondents, with March 29 noted as a date in the coverage.

Gresham WasHiner Thurston

Phenix Telt Co Opposes City Franchise Tax Plan

The Phenix telephone company met the Board of Works on Thursday afternoon to oppose paying 12,000 into city coffers and to contest a ten year franchise limit. It will submit a proposition within a few days. Mrs Parkhill invites ladies to Falks for millinery at low prices near the Maryland and S Dliners corner.

Phenix Telephone Company Board of Works

Widow Makes Desperate Throat Slashing Attempt

Mrs Fannie Markinson about 80, widow, attempted suicide at her mother’s home 130 Broadway by borrowing two razors and cutting her throat. She walked from an alley behind a colored church with a severed windpipe, was helped to a Stewart family lounge, and was very despondent after her husband’s death two years ago. Doctor Leathers said windpipe was completely severed and she may die.

Phil Eness Fannie Markinson Wade Broadway Colored Church

Funeral services for S A Pletchen at Clifford Ave home

The funeral for the late S A Pletchen will be held at 10 o'clock Saturday from the family residence on Clifford avenue. Dr Hyde and Rev F B Dewhurst will officiate with a long list of honorary pallbearers and active mourners from Atlas Engine Works. Interment follows at Crown Hill. Ex Congress man John Peters of Indiana is dead in Lepanon.

S. A. Fletcher Clifford-ave Hyde Mayfimer Church F. B. Dewhurst A. McCarthy Simon Yandes N.ifuona WH. Holliday W. B. Fletcher J. Fletcher Calvin Fletcher Ingram Fletcher

City Life News Briefs From Union and Palmer Streets

A $25,000 school house will be built by Franciscan monks at Union and Palmer sts. The Girls industrial school will meet in Plymouth church Saturday at 2 p.m. instead of Tomlinson hall. A lamp explosion at 2 p.m. Friday burned L Zimmberman’s frame house, loss $1,000. Coy acquitted in larceny case. Warden-elect Harley reports French refused possession. Sheridan post endorses history changes per Muncie encampment. Street car theft at Second st. in crowded N Illinois line. Y M C A aims to boost members with prizes including bicycles. Competitive exam for internet at City hospital Monday 8 a.m. Laird dismissed over assault and profanity charges. Campbell appointed to fill vacancy. Indiana northern residents to hold 1,000-attendee session at South Bend April 4–6. Calvin Moon chairs souvenir. Marriages and licenses listed.

Tnion Palmersts Plymouth Church Tomlinson Hall L. Zimmerman Palmer Sr James Coy Simeon Coy Harley State Commission Tursday French Sheridan Post Muncie Twockett N. Alinois St Second St Aidreth Mionday Laird Chas. T. Bay The Sentinel Board of Safety James Campbell Indiana South Bend Calvin Moon Brettus A. P Lizzie Craft A. RB Josie Hartman Lewis Lizzie Steiner Edward and Burkhardt W. F Laura Gates Emil and Willbrandt Michael Nora Lahery Katie Scanlan James Mary Webb John Winnie Woodruff Amos J Mary Boeckling Duatus Elizabeth Sullivan Maudlin Joseph’ Underwood Anna Barber W. E. McCreery Anna F. Henry Alpha Jumper Bertha Rodewald J.A. McLeland Entha Jane Lewis

Not Only on Thursdays But Every Day at 106 Prices

Winschner and Son promote their standard compositions with regular daily sales. The items include regu a an and 0c publications, offered at a uniform price of 106 across the menu.

Winschner & Son

Li Hong Chang assassination attempt ends with life sentence

Li Wong Chang, the envoy, is jailed for life after a gunman shot at him. The Hiroshima prefect and police chief are dismissed for failing to protect the envoy. Li Tsung Chang's condition improves but questions linger on mental state. European women and children flee Por mesa amid anticipated Japanese attack.

Yoronama Maren Koyema Li Wong Chang Tliroshima Wisas

Girl testifies of Spades kindness and impropriety in court

Grace Frances Patton recounts in court how Mr Spades employed her, furnished a reception room, and offered money and gifts amid affectionate advances. She details rides, piano play, and inappropriate conduct, including kisses and coercive pressures over multiple weeks. Crowds pack the corridor as the trial continues and Judge Harvey delays jury until 2 pm.

Grace Frances Patton Spades Mr. Spades Ah. Spades Tie Efe Miss Patton Neese Clara Morris New Jersey St Iere

Fiendish Turks and Kurds Slaughter Account

An authoritative Times report from March 29 details Armenian massacres by Kurdish forces with Turkish backing. It cites the pit incident, savage tortures, bayonet killings, and horrific executions including child mutilation as part of a broader campaign. It notes verified orders from the sultan and grim acts across Djellya goozan and Shenig.

London Times Gillis Djellyagoozan Shenig Allowere Larnedk Dalvorin

Bailey Turned Red When Attorney Spaan Went Him One Better

During the trial to contest Sarah Moorehouse's last will Attorney Jenny Spaan testified about drafting the will, witnessing its seizure, and later serving as administrator’s attorney. Attorney Bailey questioned Spaan about how the will was signed and the odor of a stimulant given to the sick Miss Morehouse. A sharp exchange and Bailey’s blush drew loud audience reaction.

Republican Chairman Seeks Reinstatement in Methodist Church

Orville S. Basford, longtime state Republican chairman, appeared before a Methodist church board on Thursday. He reviewed a past life of backsliding from the church to politics and asked for reinstatement to fellowship so he might pursue his former pastoral calling. Basford hopes to rejoin the Missouri conference.

Orville S. Basford Republican State Central Committee Methodist Church Board Basford Tig Missouri

Nine Families Exit New York Fire Ruins Flat

A blaze heavily damages three flat houses at 2979 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. Fire police rescue nine sleeping families with several narrow escapes as flames consume the building, part of a loss totaling about 50 thousand dollars. Also reports Brown County forest fires cause damage near Franklin Indiana and a burglary at Geneva railway station. The Ailsa wins the James Gordon Bennett Cup at Nice and Wild Man of Borneo takes the Liverpool national steeplechase. A Savannah post office conspiracy to discharge workers via false reports is reported to Civil Service Commission in Washington.

New York Brookley Fultonst Geneva Ailsa Nice Britannia Borneo Liverpool Civil Service Commission Washington Savannah

You Are Invited to Send Your Wants to Suzi Office

Brief notice inviting readers to state their wants and mail or send to the Suzi office at 79 Ohio Street. The ad urges prompt response and provides the street address for submissions.

Sun Tue Suzi I, Ohio St

Rumors of 75000-strong Cuban Insurrection Army

Florida letter reports plans to organize an army of about 75,000 Cubans and African Americans to invade Cuba. An American Civil War veteran is named to command. Filibustering effort would use fast steamers from Jacksonville and Fernandina, with solicitors gathering funds. Spain pledges to crush rebellion, with 20,000 Spanish troops and 12,000 more joining.

Jacksonville Fla Fernandina New York Piorida United States Spain Cuba Mapxip Castillo

Barleys Heart and the Warden Seat Fight

A Friday morning conference in the attorney general's office between the AG and Maj. Menzies, representing Gov. Matthews, addressed the northern prison wardenship. Capt. Trarley urged delaying action due to Warden French's bereavement, citing time to arrange care for his children. Capt. Flakey spoke warmly of his forthcoming court battle with the man he is opposing.

Attorney-General Maj. Menzies Gov. Matthews Capt Trarley French Fyench Capt.Hlakey

A Heroic Woman and a Fire Fatality At Utica Court

Fire swept the residence of Israel Wigbee in Norcaronrt on Friday morning. His daughter Mrs William Reeves died after rescuing her parents and saving her daughter who perished in the flames. In Utica at the U S district court a sealed verdict found Ecklee Zehner Datz and Wolf guilty on all counts in the Rochester counterfeiters case while Jacobs was guilty on the second and third counts. Sentence deferred for counsel consultation.

Norcaronrt L. L Israel Wigbee William Reeves Utica N.Y United States District Court Rochester Ecklee Zehner Datz Wolf Jacobs

No Cause for Alarm. Manitoba Legislature Adjournment

Cartenco March 29. John Jamiesson editor of the Western British American returns from Mani toba and says Premier Greenways adjournment of the Manitoba legislature was wise and will likely lead to a peaceful settlement of the school question. Violence need not be feared.

Cartenco John Jamiesson Manitoba Greenway

Beef cattle market readied as packers seek higher prices

Reports from ranches along the Missouri river say Chicago Omaha and St Paul packers are inquiring for beef cattle at advanced prices. Gen Carey dead. Cutiaco March 29 Gen John We Carey of the St Paul railway is dead. Ladies WW all for new millinery until easter week at Mr hill Falks near corner Sidilin Lowest prices id Dr Price’s Awarded Gold Medal.

Huron Missouri River Chicago Omaha St. Paul Carey Cutiaco John. We Carey St. Paul Railway Mr. Hill Falk Sidilin

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Rev. Milburn Paris Read O’brien Lexington Ires HO. 9 Thurston Too Quick S. A. Pletchen Lepanon John 38. Peters City Life Wm. L. Hider’s Li Hong Chang Pormosa Pamerer Ahimonoseki Li Tsung Chang Europeniims China Purmesa Ghrach Clais Terenduni Bainties Vyook Ristous Superior Court Room Spaan Harvey Bailey Indiana Forest Pires Franklin, Ind Brown County WIRP Florida Maprio DeLome Allens Senor Castillo Barley
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