Undertakers Press Funeral Sermons as Trade Endorsement
A Indianapolis Union ministers meeting debated commercial use of funeral sermons. Some support written sermons to broaden reach, while others condemn stenographers at funerals as a sacrilege. Dr Taylor and others argued about ethics, with pastors proposing actions against extra cars and Sunday services linked to the undertaker trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Andortekers
Union Ministers
Pelehors
Teylor
First Baptist Church
Faylor
Jenckes
Hendrickson
Edwarde
Methodist
Charles
St. Paul
Mars Hill
Randthaler
Mars Bill
Dr. Ingalls
Epsuch
Mr. Shaffer
MM. C. A
Sim
Pastora Ingalls
Todd
Whallon
Fir
Shaffer
Eea
Democratic county committee selects Holt chair at courthouse
The county committee met at the courthouse on Saturday afternoon on call of T Taggart. On motion of S Coy, Sterling R Holt was elected chairman and Arthur V Brown was elected secretary. Bunny Curtis Joann W Kealing J E Ball and W Cangstaff were also named to roles.
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Floit Bakes
Democratic County Committee
Court House
T. Taggart
S. Coy
Sterling R. Holt
Holt
Arthur V. Brown
Wea
Right
Bunny Curtis
Joann W. Kealing
J. E. Ball
W. Cangstaff
Beck Death Casts Shadow Over Senate Succession
The sudden death of Senator James B. Beck on Saturday shocks Washington. His funeral is planned for Tuesday in the senate chamber before his remains are taken to Lexington Kentucky. Carlisle may succeed Beck in the senate as speculation grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Blaine
Walter Damrosh
Quay
Republican National Executive Committee
Washington
Sige Halford
Prince Russell Garrison
Indianapolis
James B. Beck
Senate
Lexington
Carlisle
Baseball Scores And River Floods Reported In Texas
League games show Brooklyn and New York trading scores with mixed results while Boston and Philadelphia split, Pittsburg over Buffalo, New York crushing Brooklyn. Severe floods in Texarkana force evacuations as rivers Red and Sulphur rise above 1886 highs.
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Pittsburg
Buffalo
Batteries
Gilvin
Carrol
Baddock
Meek
Baisle
Strove
Pittsburgh
Gunnigg
Matthews
New York
Brooklyn
Werhin
Daily
O'Day
Dase
Chicago
Town Ash Lake wiped out by fire report
Ashland Wisconsin May 3. Word arrives that the town of Ash Lake has been wiped out by fire. Short report from Augusta Georgia May 3 states J B Murray treasurer of Aiken County is $18000 short.
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Ashland
Wis
Ash Lake
Eie
Aucasta
J.B. Murray
Aiken County
Sunday Vehicle Accident and Local Developments
A buggy accident left Pst Monn with a broken leg on Sunday afternoon. Ten new electric cars arrived on Illinois Street with 80 more en route. Capt G M Crandall US Army arrived to establish a recruiting office. Charles B Cones Jr died at the Palmer House in Chicago from typhoid fever and will be buried at St John Cathedral Tuesday. Revenue offices report 42000 dollars in liquor and tobacco stamps sold since last Monday. A man attempted to board an Illinois Street car and was injured when struck by an iron pole. A child at the orphanage died Sunday after a wail was left at the home weeks ago. The burial took place at Crown Hill with Dr Jenckes officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inois St. Hine
G. M. Crandall
U.S. A
Charles B. Cones, Jr
Palmar House
Chicago
St. John’s Cathedral
Revenue Offices
Frank Carter
Shaffer
Orphans
Munday
Crown Hill
Jenckes
Astman
Senator Burke
Jefferson
John
Newton Hillis
Joseph Hock
Allie Schulmeyer
E. Washington-st
Mounts
A. 4
Thompson
Platofield
Big Four
H. Washington-st. Bold
C. C. Thompson
Mississippi
Abraham Cline
Duca
Jasper Clough
New Richmond
U. S
Kis
Alws-Depke Co
Cincinnati
Frank Roth
Shelbyville
Roth
Hendricks Club
Harry J. Millican
Major Richards
Second Presbyterian Church
Depot
Joseph A. Milbhum
Milligan
Ferdinand Schneider
Jaeper
U.S
Tae 8UN
Union Railway Company
Jackson Place
McvAraast
Tha Esée
Howe
William Phenning
Iut
Econ
Brighton Beach
George Beck
Fred Hib
Lafayette
Eric
N. Yeomans
Bituminors Coal Operatorss
Asso
Ohio
Indiana
Joseph Willeaby
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Johnson County
Cleveland
John Roach
Sanday
J. ML. Latta Carpet Sweeper Company
Capital
Goshen Folding Bed Company
Goshen, Reeginville and
Middleton Natural Gas Company
Pennsylvania Steal Refining Company
New Albany
Beary Schrader
Pittsburg
America
Eurazee
Wall
Thirtenen Penneyilvania
Darlington
D. T. McCabe
Jas. Means
Vittsburg
E. I. Puller
G. W. Davis
Richmond
My & L
Perry
BR. W. Geiger
Marion Conneily
Chas. S. Austin
Capt
M. W. Maneneld
Indiana Weather: Rain and Cooler Through Monday
For Indianapolis and vicinity the 24 hours ending 2 a m May 6 1894 reported light rain in the morning followed by cooler cloudy weather.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Vast 1890 News Roundup Spans Disasters and Scandals
A sprawling 1890 account reports Nevada and California quakes, fires in Wisconsin and Minnesota, deadly spotted fever near Franklin Kentucky, Grant's remains possibly moving to Arlington, and ongoing U S naval activity abroad. It notes floods on the Mississippi, a presidential boom rumor in Ohio, stock market busts, a desertion incident, a fatal train crash, and social ripples from Baltimore to New York amid sensational era figures and legal threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Cal
Lathrop
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Wranklin
Grant
Arlington
British East Africa Company
William
Bismarck
Mississippi
Allis
Campbell
Ohio
Hisa
Ark
Baltimore
Dsohn Hopkins University
P. 4
Cronin
Calvary Cemetery
Chicago
Geo. Morse
Lynn Baa
George
Bert
Akers
Jerry McMullen
McMullen
Miss Lowry
Dupkard
Pennsylvania
Fletcher
Mary Stona
Kansas City
New York
Mary Livingstone
Paris
Dr. Fletcher
Vic Woodhull
Tennia Cladin
Stageln
Inspector Byrne
Brooklyn
Mon Byrne
Conspired Murder Near WinA rtac Indiana Tale of a Grim Plot
In WinArtac Indiana a murder occurred twelve miles northwest of the town as part of a plotted crime. James Mannee known as Uncle Jimmy Boyles, an elderly farmer, was killed by a gunman guided by a tenant John Low and youth Michael Connor. Low confessed to authorities, detailing the plan and leading officers to Connor’s hiding place in a hay mow. Both suspects are jailed in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winartac
Ind
Here
James Ste- Mannee
Jimmis Boyles
MecMannes
Treland
Jas
Boyles
Lafayette
John Low
Boyle
Lim
Michael Connor
Low
Conner
Luff
Burton Landay Moraine
Eneriff
Connor
Jeil
Beardson and Bradford Stand Trial for Office Robbery
Albert Beard and Wm Bradford were arraigned Monday before Judge Irvin on charges of robbing Baker and Sharpton's office three weeks earlier. About 69 dollars and some bank checks were taken. Officer James shot Officer Settle in the leg, causing a dangerous wound during the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Beard
Wm. Bradford
Irvin
Baker & Sharnton
James
Settle
Fragmented Sporting Life Notes From Saturday Games
A garbled summary of league results and player names from various teams. Includes scores from state league games Marion 1 Bluffton 12 Fort Wayne 14 Peru 4 and Galesburg 81 Peoria 5. Mentions individuals like Tom Connors, Herman Long, and Jack Jackson with scattered observations on matches and standings.
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Pada
Johnnie Rosgan
Pate McCoy
Brotherhood Poops
Joe Sommer
Iishder
Cleveland
Htetlers
Jacktowns
New Yorks
Buffalo International
Walt
Marion
Bluffton
Fort Wayne
Peru
Galesburgs
Galesburg
Peoria
Jackon
Hic Auliffe
Sporting Times
Herman Long
Jos Acton
Tom Connors
Syracuse
Brooklyn
Rochester
Athletica
Toledo
Columbus
St. Louis
Louisville
Tom Riley
Lexington
Crescentso
Batteries
Theyer
O'Connell
Melons
Brongon
Cohen
Malone
J. S. Stoll
Geath
Agnes Wickfield
Mambrino Patchin
Sue Neale
Mark Downing
Love
Ths
Philadelphia
New York
Philadelphia Brotherhood Club
Boston
Chicago
Buffalo
Pittsberg
Cleveland-Pittsburg
New York World
Brotherhood
Halis
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Hera
Exposition Park
Troth
Jies
Pittsburg Dispatch
Brighton
Buffalos
Grand Avenues
Coy’s Park
Coarene
Labor Field Review of Global Workingmen Movements
A May 6 survey reports mass labor actions across Europe and America. London sees 500000 marchers in Hyde Park with eight hour resolutions. Madrid hosts socialist demonstrations amid Sagasta intransigence. Austria, France, and the U.S. report strikes and worker protests, including carpenters, bakers, and metal workers pressing for eight hours and wage gains.
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New York
Spl
London
Hyde Park
Madrid
Socialista
Sancr Sagasta
Austria
Buda Peath
Ibs Danube
Roubaiz
France
Boston
McKeesport
Denver
Louis
Moudey Mornoipy
Olivaest
Cincinnat
Yorkteer
Exesisior Foundry
Germans Protest School Board Abolishing Garman in Lower Grades
About fifty German residents met at Mannerchor hall at the request of School Commissioner Vonnegut to oppose the board’s plan to abolish Garman from lower grades. Adolph Seidensticker presided as committees were formed to draft an address for a public meeting and to persuade board members that the action was a mistake. The group will hold another meeting and pursue legal redress. Also notes Elijah Halford’s street visit and media scavenging for details on his trip, with hints about his plans and local impressions.
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Mannerchor Hall
Vonnegut
Garman
Agik
Adolph Seidensticker
Phil Rappaport
August M. Rubin
Mr. Haughey
Herman Lieber
Henry Schnuli
Albert Sahm
Louis Holweg
George Kothe
Lige
Trengbie
Elijah Halford
Danson
Asagne
Halford
Hacama
Mr. Garrison
Mr. Halford
Champaign
Ill
Woman survives near death to tell of heaven
A Lodi, Barber County traveler reports Miss Lucy Percival died from consumption, was buried, then revived declaring she went to heaven and met angels aboard a river Jordan sailing boat before dying again and being buried. Meanwhile Chicago notes discuss city budget and a street railroad proposal awaiting committee referral. New York lawyers and judges largely oppose abolishing capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harth
Inter- Ocean
Topska
Renileman
Lodi
Barber County
Lucy Percival
Heaven
Earth
River Jordan
New York
S. Herald
Abolish German Studies Considered in English Education
A SUN interview cites Mr Sanghey claiming the school board, with attorney advice, sees no obstacle to restricting German as a study. He argues English education costs money for teachers and buildings and cites German programs as expendable to fund English instruction.
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Sihat Myr
Banghey Saya
Sanghey
SUN
Tirty archkss Mayor Sullivan Names Large Docket of 46 Cases
A district docket led by Mayor Sullivan listed 46 cases for Monday morning, including drunks and disorderlies, all disposed before noon. Last week a docket of nine cases took until 2 o clock to complete, underscoring the unusual speed.
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Tirty Archkss
Sullivan
State political boosts and a medical remedy listed
Sanford Jacks of Columbus paralyzed from injuries dated 19. damages sought for 10 000. Martin P. Davis selected by Clinton county Democrats for auditor to finish deceased brother S. M. Davis term. Democratic nominees include Michael T. Carroll from Turner County. Othello case mentions Tago itching pain. Cole's Carbolisalve advertised for skin irritations and various conditions.
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Sanford Jacks
Columbus
Martin P. Davis
Clinton County
S. M. Davis
Clay
Putnam
Montgomery
Greencastle
Michael T. Carroll
Rontgowery
Othello
Tago
Cole
Republicans Weigh County Ticket As Election Looms
A San man asked a Republican county committee officer when a ticket would form, and the reply was evasive. Rumors name Wagner for clerk Browning for auditor Ostermeyer for treasurer Lon McDaniels for recorder and Howe renominated for superior judge with Walker and Bowe undecided. Independent or labor candidates may emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Wagner
John Browning
Fred Ostermeyer
Treaanrer
Lon McDaniels
Dunge Howe
Judge Walker
Judge Bowe
Hafeala
Charley
Dass
Henry Langenberg
New Astman trial set for May 20 in city notes
City life column records a May 20 trial date for an Astman case and logs a string of city happenings. Senator Burke of Jefferson visits, a German carpenter is re-elected, and various local incidents include a missing child alert, a laudanum incident, and a revenue-law case.
Gas Trust Case Set For Tuesday In Ward 21
The Consumers gas trust versus J. L. Clough will be heard by Justice Walpole on Tuesday with no defense and a judgment favoring the plaintiff likely. The trust paid $1,272.12 to the city treasury after repairs, while City Attorney Taylor had sued for damages to streets from gas trench work. Street Commissioner DeRuiter provided itemized exhibits. Trust settled when presented, and Taylor delivered the check. The court praised the street work as invincible and perfectly kept. The higher court affirmed Krank Bird versus C. Gibney Co., awarding Bird $156 for injuries from a gas ditch incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumers’ Gas Trust
J. L. Clough
Ward 21
Juastica Walpole
Circuit Court
Gas Trust
Mondeyana
Taylor
Deruiter
Indsudge Howland
Bird
Carriage Accident Kills Two Children Near West Chester
Sunday morning in West Chester two children Willie and Class were killed when a horse drawn carriage ran away after a whip strike. The lines dragged and severely injured the mother and two others, shocking the family. In Kentucky, a separate note reports Congressman McCreary declaring candidacy to succeed Senator Beck, with Buckast viewed as unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Cnester
Wm. Fitzpatrick
Willie
Willia
Clazs
Diverse brief items from May era press regarding beer garden plans and global events
Sunceeads City of Mexico reports a St Louis beer garden plan likely to succeed. Africa notes Tunis and Tripoli frontier clash with heavy casualties. Henri Watterson calls for secession effort. Fassett probe anticipated to reveal larger sensational findings. Boulanger renamed Dennis Mod after Sunday elections. New York press anticipates bigger scandal. Louisiana board investigates Poole's mill plague with dire mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunceeads
Mexico
St. Louis
United States
The Wild Oats panel and theater whispers in town
Enarismwe and Minnie Seligman figure in rumors of divorce and possible marriage to Harry Lee as the Wild Oats panel finishes a prosperous season. Diamonds shown as ads by Alvin Joslin draw public brilliancy, while the Elks host a social Sunday. Posters for last week’s Park attraction are covered by the Has seliman company. Rumors swirl about Ananias club dramatization and Boyt’s caution amid local entertainment buzz. New Meat Market opens at 32 E Washington. Fender’s stall updates.
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Minnie Seligman
Harry Lee
Hara
Dr. Kaufman
Lee
Hasseliman Company of
Indianapolis
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Coddied Corporation
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McCreary
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Fassett Investigation
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