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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1899

Page

2

Pastor Lucas resigns from Seventh Street Church in Indianapolis

Dr Lucas announced his resignation from the Sixth Street Christian Church in Indianapolis today after three years as pastor. He will move to Rockford to lead the Rockford church, saying differences within the congregation and a more promising field inspired the decision.

Yesipn Christian Church Polis Indianapolis Lucas Bckford Christian Church Illinois Rockford Tuccas Ney Chicago

Spokane Troops in Readiness Amid Wardner Mob Threat

Burbridge of Wardner arrives in Spokane with family and Lt Burch after fleeing mob danger. U S Army orders hold readiness to move to Wardner on short notice as railroads prepare special trains. Officers elected at Indiana conference of German Evangelical Association and Barlham College. Vaughn divorces and custody issue noted in Tecumseh area.

Spokane Okane Wash Burbridge Wardner Hines Burch Wardner Wallace Department of Fornia

Stranger Fires on Saloon Keeper in Desperate Stand

Monday afternoon a man entered George Reece saloon at Nineteenth and Newmans and demanded a drink with no money. Reece fired five times wounding the stranger in the head and chin, who fled in search of a surgeon and remained at large at 3:30. None of the stranger’s shots hit their mark.

George Reece Nineteenth Newman-srs Reece

Homecoming Soldiers to Be Feted in State House

Indiana soldiers from Col. Gunder's regiment will spend Tuesday night in Indianapolis with a reception in the state house corridor after a Monday meeting by the Indiana soldiers' aid society. A supper in boxes will be provided, caterers engaged, and Governor and state officials invited. Music by a band, and escort by local military companies, are planned.

State House Indiana Soldiers’ Aid Society Indiana Trust Building Col. Gunder Indianapolis

Receiver sought for Crescent loan and investment company

Robert D. Long as administrator seeks a receiver for Crescent loan and investment company now in liquidation. Flo alleges Henrietta Long asked repeatedly for withdrawal of her $1.20 stock but was refused. Company treasury reportedly under $125. Holmin is president and I. M. Warner secretary.

Robert D. Long Henrietta Long Crescent Loan and Investment Company Flo B. Holmin I. M. Warner

Relief urged for Kirkseville and Newton sufferers

On May 1 Cov Stephens issued a proclamation calling the charitable public to aid the stricken people of Kirkseville and Newton. He asks 11 persons clubs societies and associations to contribute and forward funds to the mayor or relief board at Nirksville and Newton. Gebree W. Winpenny seeks the police judgeship with a long Republican background including a 188% legislature nomination and 18 years practice. He pledges to hustle for the nomination.

Jetverson City Stephens Kirkseville Newton Nirksville Winpenny Gebree W. Winpenny Mr. Winpenny Republican County Central Committee

Trouble Over the Zoller Estate Suit Seeks Return to Family

Rosalind Zoller filed suit Monday to set aside Bernard J. Archibalds will leaving property valued at 3 000 to 5 000 to Catholic institutions. Trustees Bishop Chatard and Father Curran are named in the action. The suit aims to restore the property to the Zoller family through a friendly challenge.

Zoller Rosalind Zoller Bernard J. Archibald Bishop Chatard Father Curran

Cat Found Preserved Beneath Hard Pan By Farmer

Jefferson Barger of Shelbyville Indiana discovered a mummified cat three feet underground in a bed of hard pan. The animal remained perfect with intact skin and no breaks in claws or teeth. Its whiskers have grayed while embedded in the clay.

Shelbyville Ind Jefferson Barger Here

Arrests in Maryland garden lead to fines for two women

Virgie Phillips and Emma Lear were fined by Judge Cox on Monday after arrest in a Maryland street garden. The judge also suggested patrolmen could bring in the proprietors of such resorts for allowing girls in their places.

Virgie Phillips Emma Lear Maryland Street Cox

Three Operators Agree in Evansville Mine Settlement

In Evansville Indiana on May 1 three operators granted miners demand to adopt the Chicago and Pittsburgh scale. About 200 men remain at work while all other district mines are idle.

Evansville Ind Pittsburg

Fire damages sheds on Barth and Keystone avenues

A shed at 1837 Barth avenue owned by Herman Alisch was damaged by a fire of unknown origin Monday noon causing about 10 dollars in damage. A separate blaze at 340 Keystone avenue Sunday midnight damaged another shed estimated at 36 dollars.

Herman Alisch’s Barthave Keystone Ave

Fire destroys Thacker business district and Dayton church

A fire heavily damaged Thacker West Virginia business blocks with losses around 70000 dollars. In Dayton Ohio the Third Street German Lutheran church burned on Sunday with losses near 75000 dollars. Fireman Thos Lawler sustained serious injuries from falling debris.

Thacker W. Va Third-st. German Lutheran Church Dayton Thos. Lawler

Dewey Day Celebrations Sweep Across Cities

Sunday closing in Havana surprises locals as communities rally for Dewey Day with flags raised nationwide. Unionist workers and tradesmen in Kansas City, Chicago, and New York celebrate while clashes over church leadership and marital rumors surface amid the observances.

Havana Swell First Presbyterian Church Evans Russell Sage Cissy Loftus Justin McCarthy New York Chicago Canyon Kansas City

Send Children Into Indians

Crouse of the Children's home in Cincinnati reports from Indianapolis about Indiana's new law banning the importation of orphans. He doubts if the trustees will post the required $10,000 bond, arguing the home keeps a full record and many children find good homes in Indiana. He cites notable outcomes from children sent elsewhere and contemplates filing the bond.

Cincinnati Crouse Indianapolis Indiana New York Northwest North Dakota

The Daughter Found in Indiana and Pennsylvania Reunion

Mrs. Mary Williams, who lost her daughter twenty years ago to a touring theatrical company, has learned the girl lives in Pennsylvania as an actress. The two planned a reunion during the daughter's wedding trip. the mother was funded to visit, but the couple did not come. The mother plans to return to live with her daughter and son in law.

Muncie Ind Mary Williams

Fierce Fire Spreads Through Polish Settlement in Chicago

A major blaze in Chicago on May 1 at 2 45 p m engulfs the Polish settlement at Milwaukee avenue and W Noblest. Twenty five houses burned as firefighters deploy forty water streams in a battle deemed out of control.

Chicago Milwaukee Ave

Macabebes Seek Protection From Macabelles

In Manila on May 1 a number of Macabebes approached General MacArthur asking protection from Tagalos. American forces rescued five Tagalo prisoners near Calumpit before execution.

Manila McArthur Calumpit

Births Deaths and Marriages Notices Dated Roll of Readable Names

Births list includes George and Annie Whitney. Gibson. Mitchel. Arschopsky. Weltsel. Wysong. Whipple. Wamsley. Scherrer. Geis. Thenna. Janicke. Vanarsdall. Mann. Deaths list names Minnie Bray. Gladdys Riley. Cecelia Moore. Elizabeth Casto. Raymond Outland. John Tracy. Leslie Sedam. Laura Clippenger. Anna Fields. Elmyra Dunn. Isabelle Cook. Money Coleman. Infant Burns. Marriage Licenses list I Bert Terhune to Olive Miller. Henry Vogt to Little Slavin. Albert Fithian to Carrie Martin. William Taylor to Lottie Sims. John Ferrell to Florence Chambers. Noah Wood to Mary Wilson. Harry Bolton to Gracie Davidson. Theodore Hagaman to Elizabeth Stimson. James Pike to Laura DeHart. George Roth to Nora Clifton.

George Annie Whitney Twenty-eighth-st Robert and Lenora Gibson Newman St Andrew Mary Mitchel Batesst Florris Rachel Arschopsky E. Washington St Harry and Mary Weltsel Ringold-st Bedford Susan Wysong Columbia Ave Joseph and Mary Whipple Jones-st Chas Minnie Wamsley Burton Ave Bay. Louis Addie Scherrer Meridian Box Frank Susan Geis Harwood Robert Lula Thenna Mr. Jackson William Barbara Janicke B. W McCarty James and Laura Vanarsdall Yandes Harvey Susan Mann W. Washington-st Bert Terhune Olive Miller Henry Vogt Little Slavin Albert Fithian Carrie Martin William Taylor Lottie Sims John Ferrell Florence Chambers Noah Wood Mary Wilson Harry Bolton Gracie Davidson Theodore Hagaman Elizabeth Stimson James Pike Laura DeHart George Roth Nora Clifton

Mayor Switzer Bans Sunday opening and Chicago papers

Monarch MACCMPE NL May 1 reports Mayor Switzer ordered business men not to open Sunday morning and, starting next Sunday, Chicago newspapers may not be sold within the city limits.

Maccmpe Switzer Chicago

Bicycle Funeral in Folkestone for Baby on Bike

A bicycle funeral was held in Folkestone on Sunday. An undertaker carried a coffin strapped to a baby’s body on a bicycle rear handlebar while mourners rode bicycles. Celery-Vesce is advertised as a harmless remedy for headaches and neuralgia.

London Folkestone

Radical 333 Per Cent Discount on Tailor Made Suits

A local store advertises a drastic sale on tailor made suits with discounts up to 333 percent. It highlights suit ranges from $7.98 to $25 and includes silk waists at reduced prices, promising alterations and a rapid stock clearance. The notice emphasizes popular cloths, varied colors, and finished linings to entice shoppers.

Tieidels China Wevaee Hoice Reese

Convicted Husband Seeks Interview With Botkin

Before sailing for Manila John P. Dunning tried to see Mrs. Cordelia Botkin in jail. She refused, replying to his plea that begged forgiveness and a final meeting, noting her belief she has been wronged and his suffering as well.

Anghn Ainst Calvin Vaughn Abwn San Francisco John P. Dunning Manila Cordelia Botkin Dunning Ida Joe

Northwestern Avenue Width Cut Narrowed to Eight Feet

A large delegation pressed the Board of Works Monday to narrow Northwestern avenue from Faircreek to Crown Hill from 100 feet to 66 feet. Opponents argued the road is a national turnpike and city rights are limited. Residents seeking vacated space claimed county action years ago but new surveys found no record. The board settled on an eight foot roadway compromise.

Northwestern-ave Faircreek Crown Hill Board of Works

Honor to Dewey on anniversary of Manila victory

President McKinley sends a message from the navy yard to Admiral Dewey praising his fleet's brilliant achievements at Manila. The American people unite in affection and gratitude, noting the epochal historic deeds in world history.

New York McKinleyley Navy Yard Admiral Dewey Brooklyn Dewey Manila United States WM. M'Kinley

Prof Buchner Dead Author of Many Works

Darmstadt May 1 Prof Friedrich Karl Christian Ludwig Buchner aged 75 has died. He was the author of works on force matter nature mind and the future.

Darmstadt Fredrich Karl Christian Ludwig Buchner

Ruling on Township Reform Bill Sets Reporting Duties

Attorney general Taylor ruled that township trustees must report all business to the county commissioners until April 28 and thereafter to the township advisory board at its December meeting. A September meeting will require reports of all contracts and expenditures. no estimate is needed at the first meeting.

Taylor Township Advisory Board

City Grain Market May Day Prices and totals

Market report from City Grain Market for Monday May 1 shows bid and offer levels for Wheat Corn Hay and Oats with multiple grades and car counts. Prices include No 2 red at 72c May 72c and various white and yellow corn figures across multiple grades and color distinctions.

City Timothy Reid

Anti trust live stock message from R F R Shiel & Co

Indianapolis May 1 1899 R F R Shiel & Co claim lower market receipts last week and that the Trust sells most stock to one packer while they use eastern packers buyers over fifteen to twenty years. They promise better prices through direct weighing in one draft and urge shippers to place stock with them. Cattle and pig prices listed with markets down.

Indianapolis Indianapoli Saveee Reese Vere Indisnapolis Ind Chicago St. Louis Here Trust

Classifieds fragment listing rooms for rent and jobs in the city

A jumble of rental notices and labor ads appears. Items include unfurnished and furnished rooms for rent at several streets, a few housekeeping rooms, and positions like an experienced German cook, general machinist, and a dishwasher and dining room girl.

Meridian Miami New York St Careme Michigan Capitolave Cornell-ave Az-reom - Sady Benate-ave

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