Death Creeping On Dowie As Faithful Watch
Chicago May 12 From Vallva camp and Shiloh house reports say John Alexander Dowie is in his last hours with paralysis spreading from limbs to his body. W H Gay of Boston who had supported Dowie returned to Zion City but deserted the apostle and urges prayers for his own future church. Dowie’s health is failing rapidly and he scarcely leaves bed, subsisting on liquid food.
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Vallva
Shilohhhouse
John Alexander Dowle
W. H. Gay
Boston
Dowly
Zion City
Voliva
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Fie
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Zion
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Ébiloh House
McDonald Not A Dead Man Inoddent Confusion In Dying Case
Friends and relatives misidentified a mangled body as William McDonald. The real McDonald, alive and well, had gone to work Friday morning. Authorities still seek the true identity of the deceased, whose body had been moved to the morgue.
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William McDonals
Doudfmaker
McDonaldo
A.J. Lauck
Tucentler & Son
Classy Lady of Lyons ends Propylaeum run with praise
The Lady of Lyons presented Friday night at the Propylaeum by Girls Classical school seniors. The production was well costumed and creditably acted, pleasing the audience. Cast included Miriam Stella Levi as Claud Melnotte, Stella Marjorie Potts as Pauline, Edna May Perrine, Mary Cornelia Kent, Alma Barbara Fertig, Florence Behrader, Marie Dawson, Oneida Bass, and Helen Richards as plantists.
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Propylaeum
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Clauds Melnotre
Stella Marjorie Potts
Pauline
Deschappellen
Edna
May Perrine
Mary Cornella Kent
Colonel Damas
Alma Barbara Fertig
Bexuscant
Fiorence Behrader
Mfelnolle
Marie Dawson
Oneida Bass
Helen Richards
Life to Persist on Earth for Million Years Says Scientist
Chicago May 12 Dr Thornge C Chamberlain head of geology at the University of Chicago told the Geographic Society that earth will remain habitable for a thousand million years. He argued climatic cycles and past changes show life range has stayed within bounds, despite occasional temperature shifts and occasional drastic glacial events. The key concern is not disasters but what sustains life and its enduring climate.
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Scrippa-McHae Press Association
Chicago
Thornge C. Chamberlain
University of Chicago
Geographic Society
Municipal Museum
Chamberlain
Aise
Greenland
India
City News and Court Notices from the Ledger
Multiple local items include Charles Cowen injured by bowcar, Vandella engineman. divorce pleas for Sarah Brandon and Emma Williams. Jennie Talbert seeks divorce from Talbert for abandonment. Union barbers appeal to court for Sunday closing aid. Loyal Legion banquet at Columbia Club. Winona prize claim by Kalghes Templar. police action in Winter Trench case. and remarks on Butler College annual.
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Union Barbers
Criminal Court
Carl Schurz Dying, Doctor Says May Not Live Day
New York report from May 12 quotes Dr. Badisch at 8 15 am stating Carl Schurz’s condition is critical and the patient may not survive the day. Ferippa-McRae Presa Association noted the prognosis as very low with no expectation of recovery.
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Ferippa-McRae Presa Association
New York
Badisch
Carl Schure
Walters Stricken After Apoplexy In Allen County
Amon R. Walters, chairman of the Allen County Republican Central committee, was stricken with apoplexy yesterday afternoon in Fort Wayne Indiana and is reported in critical condition.
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Alters
Fort Wayne
Ind
Amon R.walters
Allen County
Republican Central Committee
Mc Coy bank case to resume at Monticello next Tuesday
The Mc Coy bank case will continue for at least ten days after trial resumes next Tuesday morning. Judge Farber travels to Frankfort to hear cases, instructing jurors not to discuss the McCoy case. Depositors testify next week to show the bank's insolvency as witnesses report losses.
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Monticello
Desert City Hall Faces Collapse After Cracks Found
Chicago May 12 A thousand city hall workers were evacuated after cracks appeared in the west wing raising the threat of collapse. Only fire and police telegraph systems remained active with a few other departments after the east wing was cleared.
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Scrippa-McRae Press
Chicago
City Hall
Dead Letter Mail Matter in Indianapolis Post Office
Citizens of Indianapolis confront large, unpaid mail flows with no addresses. Each week 500 to 60 pieces of misrouted mail and packages are sent to the Dead Letter Office. Postage due letters are forwarded or the sender notified. dead letters are used when no address exists. Newspapers require postage. senders should ensure proper address and stamps.
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Indianapolis
Caees
Cornerstone Laying at Evangelical St. Luke's Church
An 8 big gathering is planned for Sunday at 2 30 PM for the cornerstone laying of Evangelical St. Luke's church at Temple and New York streets in Indianapolis. Representatives from four local congregations and visitors from four nearby churches will attend. The Rev J A Reller will MC with addresses by Revs W Mehl Hy Lowlaville C W Locher New Albany Fy Reller EvanayNe J W Scho der Evanayille J Varwis Haubstadt. A baritone solo by Sloger Hermann Rahe and music by a male quartet and the congregational choir are planned.
Bechtel Acquitted in Misappropriation Trial
A Minneapolis jury found William Bechtel, former president of Northwestern National Life Insurance, not guilty of misappropriating company funds. The charge claimed Bechtel used 1500 of corporate funds to cover a fee while president, but the jury rejected the accusation after deliberating under two hours.
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Tim
Minneapolis
Statehood agreement outlined for Oklahoma and New Mexico
Washington May 12 Special to The Sun reports a pending statehood accord from Senate conferees led by Bevaridge. The joint statehood bill would grant Oklahoma and Indian Territory, and Arizona and New Mexico, statehood pending voters at general elections. The Foraker amendment may enable both territories to become states if voters approve. The bill will follow passage of rate and alcohol legislation.
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Bevaridge
Senate ‘Committee On Territories
Territories
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Senate
Foraker
Arizona
Dudley
House
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Indiana Volontsers
Gettysburg
Bull Run
One Cent in Pocket Exposes Fatal Madison Crash
John Hickey of Chesterfield died after a Wednesday crash in Madison where a big wagon struck his vehicle. He claimed to be heading to Oklahoma to buy a farm. He was found unconscious in an alley with only one cent in his pocket. Wagon and team missing. Coroner opens investigation.
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John Hickey
Chesterfield
Oklahoma
Carpenter Drops Dead in Madison Street
Joseph Doug Sass Jr aged 0 ship carpenter, a noted local figure, collapsed and died on a Madison street yesterday afternoon from heart trouble. The death was reported by a Special to The Sam. Authorities were alerted and the case was treated as a sudden natural death pending further inquiry.
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Carpenter
Sam
Madison
Ind
Joseph Doug Sass, Jr
Lack of Funds Delays Home for Friendless Women Porch
Mrs. W. L. Barkley, president, said the Home for Friendless Women must forego erecting a porch this summer due to higher building costs and wage increases. The institution avoids debt and relies on public generosity to complete the needed improvement.
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the Home For Friendless Women
Home For Friendless Women
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