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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1899

Page

2

Meeting Favors Total Abstinence Resolution At Local Assembly

At Monday's gathering a resolution endorsing total abstinence was proposed with lay members urged to aid. Dr W R recalled early times as Dr Charles Tinsley observed youth on running gear. Representatives from the American Society and various visitors attended and discussed support for the cause.

W. R Ieee Imd Charles Tinsley Oaks Iain’ Vigus 16Lst Town

MISTAKES OF THE BIBLE AND CHURCH DOCTRINE

A preacher argues that faith rests on the church's teachings rather than the Bible alone. He notes the gospel origin dated after Christ and that the Bible was compiled in the fourth century. He asserts church authority and the apostles creed as foundational truth for Christians before and after scripture.

Briggs Episcopal Church Episdal Earth Christ

Bishop Potter Challenged Over Briggs Ordination Claim

New York May 15 Bishop Potter’s remarks on Dr Briggs ordination drew sharp pushback from opponents who dubbed his assertion that Briggs’ book is warmly received by eminent theologians a lie DeCosta noted that the 1893 papal encyclical condemned biblical criticism as dangerous and divisive, underscoring church resistance.

New York Potter Briggs Decosta

Public sale ordered for Indianapolis News by receiver

Judge McMaster on Monday ordered the public sale of the Indianapolis News for Wednesday July 12. Receiver Brown will handle the sale with the property advertised ten times in newspapers across the country. An ex Trustee on Trial. Franklin Indiana May 15. Suit by White River township against ex Trustee John Brickert and bondsmen for alleged mismanagement seeks thirty thousand dollars. Brickert resigned early to avoid removal. Made Up. Franklin Indiana May 15. Damages suit of David Myers against Jesse Demaree, his employer, for striking him with a garden rake while on duty, has been dismissed. Myers returned to work. Demaree is a leading populist.

Franklin Ind White River Township Ohn Brickert Howard Ayres University of Missouri University of Cincinnati Onto Columbus Brooke Gomez Havana

Washington author invitation prompts state official action

State officials in Nashville and Ivansville respond to a new invitation from the Washington author. The move signals coordinated local support for a forthcoming project, with officials outlining initial steps and timelines for participation and funding options.

Nashville Ivansville Washington

South Bend Trophy Headline Sparks Local Anticipation

In South Bend Indiana on May 15 Congress figures report a cannon secured for display. The artifact will be mounted in the Mouse yard amid local dialogue and civic interest about the trophy's origin and placement.

South Bend Uth Bend Ind Congressrick ntiaEo

Quiet Wedding in Indiana Ends in Deaf Sign Ceremony

Edgar V. and Miss V. Luyster quietly wed Sunday night in Indiana. The couple, both deaf, conducted the ceremony using sign language, marking a low-key nuptial with a unique personal touch.

N.” Ind Edgar V Miss V. Luyster

Paul Bunch Bound and Gagged in Alley

On May 15 in ON Indiana a man named Paul Bunch was bound and gagged in an alley after being waylaid by unseen assailants. Details of the attack and motives remain unclear as investigators pursue leads.

Ind Paul Bunch

Patriotic Youngsters Prepare Army Support Branch Office

Local notes show youths John Wyman Henry Wyman Sylvester C Tidianapolis Elmer E Reelhorn Manchester Charlies E Logan Jeenan Gilbert from New Lisbon West York AML Frede rsee to establish a new Terre branch office next week under Captain Black’s station.

Capt. Black John Wyman Henry Wyman

Health board finds milk skimmed and adulterated

The board tested 17 samples of milk and found 45 percent deficient in fat or skimmed. Officials warned sellers to stop mislabeling as fresh milk and stated reform would take effect in a few days.

Health: ‘Board

Congressman Overstreet Returns From Atlantic City Caucus

Congressman Overstreet arrives home after a meeting of the house republican caucus committee in Atlantic City where a monetary reform bill was agreed. In a spring wagon trip with A A Young Chas Hernly Harry New and Billy Schmidt they discuss a plotted political plan. Hernly says the country is productive for politics while Overstreet notes the reform plan is simple but embargoed until Senate caucus meets. He also cites delays in Indianapolis public buildings due to Treasury department spending.

Overstreet House Republican Caucus Committee Atlantic City A. A. Young Chas. S. Hernly Harry New Billy” Schmidt Hernly Senate Caucus Committee Treasure Department Jin Indianapolis

Rainy season seen delaying Philippine operations

Washington reports mixed views on the Philippines. Officials deem the rainy season has halted active fighting, while military men fear Aguinaldo will regroup, smuggle arms, and resume conflict once the season ends, requiring a larger American force to counter stronger Filipino resistance.

Washington Philippines Aguinaldo

A Cow’s Last Flounder Sinks in Brownsburg Incident

Edgar Thompson, a butcher, went to kill a steer Sunday in Brownsburg Indiana. The beast flinched striking the knife from his hand and hit him behind the ear near the jugular. Two hours passed before a doctor arrived. He is weak from blood loss with doubtful recovery.

Brownsburg Ind Edgar Thompson

Archbishop Carr to Visit Indianapolis for Two Evenings

Most Rev Thomas Carr archbishop of Melbourne will arrive in Indianapolis Monday night as guest of Michael O Connor on N Capitel avenue. The prominent theologian will attend a reception at Mr O Connor s home Tuesday night and a banquet at the Denison Yoursdur night.

Thomas Carr Melbourne Australia Indiannapolis Michael O'Connor N. Capitel Ave Mr. O'Connor Denison

Coal strikes and misc. wire notes from 1900s dispatches

News in brief reports from New York and across the United States note Buffalo coal heavers on strike and a New York committee reopening Tuesday. Collateral items include a $20,000 loss from a Parsons West Virginia mercantile fire, water works meeting in Columbus, and a Louisville annual shoers gathering.

Mazer New York Diamond Mercantile Company Parsons W. Va American Association of Water Works Columbus International Harsh Shoers Louisville Arizona Copper Company Huntington Wardner Ida Thomas Ives Versailles Kentucky Lilliard's Ferry Adjt Corbin Dewey House Washington Clarence Rowlen Buena Vista Cuba Trades Assembly Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission Wagner Palace Car Company Grand Central Depot Cincinnati Wilson Buffalo N. Y Michael McNamara Pat Sweeney Sweeney Join McNulta Industrial Commission Whisky Trust

Board of Public Works approves market plans with fewer stalls

The Board of Public Works revised plans for the market space between Alabama Street and the market house. Stalls were cut from 192 to 152 and the driveway widened to 20 feet to allow turnarounds after unloading. Sidewalks, curb work, and gravel roadway projects were awarded to contractors, with several street improvements and track clearance rules set for nearby cemeteries to reduce complaints.

Board of Public Works Alabama St Market House Reynolds Sr Second Alley Greenlawn Cemetery

White River Navigation Plan Backed by Club Committee

The Commercial club committee on White River navigability held a luncheon and will report at Tuesday’s directors meeting. The committee will not reveal specifics, but it is known to favor the scheme and believes it feasible.

White River

Union Pressure Causes Suspected Tie Up in Buffalo

Police intervene as scoopers face demands to join a possibly bogus Conners union. Fourty nine switchmen plan sympathy strikes, raising fears of a broader work stoppage and worsening trade disruption in Buffalo.

Buffalo Conners Scoopers

Bessie Canady Remains Unconscious After Swoon

Bessie Canady is still unconscious with bruises and a lingering stare since Sunday night a week ago. Doctors note signs of returning consciousness and Dr. Tucker believes she may recover in a few days. The case centers on the young woman who fainted while pleading with her unrequited lover Arthur Reed.

Bessie Canady Dr. Tucker Arthur Reed

Rock throwing fine paid with sandwich money roll

George Clancey faced a fine for throwing a rock at a pierside object. He produced a roll of money with a single bill on the outside and several fifty dollar notes inside, paying the fine in exchange for a sandwich.

George Clancey George Jwellers Piiece

Bankruptcy Petition Filed by Jos M Johnson in Marion County

Jos M Johnson of Washington township Marion county filed a bankruptcy petition on Monday listing debts of 3385.65 and assets of 515. A local filing indicates financial distress with modest assets against liabilities. The case centers on Chapter relief and creditor claims following the petition.

Jos. M. Johnson Washington Township Marion County

City Live and Police Court Notes in One Evening

Friendly Sons of St Patrick meet at Grand hotel club rooms on Wednesday. John Quinn, a mail carrier in district 67, left Sunday for vacation in French Lick and West Baden. Detectives Spurann and Stout arrest Frank Cooper on theft charge. George Bright and Joshua Muniden fined for clothing theft. William Kritsch charged with fast driving and cruelty to animals. case continued. Daughters of Rebekah arrive for annual meeting. F Cody pleads not guilty after jail for drunkenness. fine paid. William Bales injured knee with hatchet accident. Russell and Ross clash over knife use. both fined for drunkenness. Russell also for assault. Baird Williams and Jennie Campbell fined for disturbing the peace. Supt Quigley returns from Chattanooga. to present at Cincinnati meeting.

Sons of St. Patrick Grand Hotel Club John WF. Quinn French Lick West Baden W. W. Fentfield New York Es. J. B. Nelson Greensastly Penfield Splann and Stout Frank Cooper Monichey Kilmer Sebastian George Bright Joshue Muniden Jay Pickers Nannie Busch William Ikritsch Tewast Jack Stenzer Judge Cox Rebekah F. Cody West St William Bales Washington St Noah Russell Louis H. Ross W. Court-st Russell Ross Baird Williams Jennie Campbell Malottave Quigley Chattanooga National Association of Chiefs of Police Cincinnati

Fastest Big Four route to Denver via Peoria division

Quickest Indianapolis to Denver and Pacific coast path runs by the Peoria division of the Big Four leaving Indianapolis at 7 25 a m daily except Sundays and reaching Denver at 6 20 the next morning with only one car change at Union depot Peoria. Cover Your Old Brick Buildings with imitation of rock faced stone H L SHUT Talbot block

Big Four Denver Pacific Coast Peoria Indianapolis Union Depot H. L Talbot Block

Linoleum and floor coverings offered in varied designs

A local sale advertises linoleum pieces in a fine collection with geometric patterns priced at 30c 48c and 43 1 2c per piece. Oil cloth in 4 4 width offers several patterns around 5 cents per yard. Cocoa matting in 44 or 2 1 2 width priced 34c and 27c per yard.

China George S'S

jailed man denies wife murder claim after arrest

New York May b Martin Vietor shipping clerk held without bail on murder charge brought by his mother in law and sister in law who said he confessed cutting up his wife. Vietor admitted telling them he killed her but said he was joking and could not locate his wife. Police will investigate as the case unfolds.

New York May B Martin Vietor Vietor Sadie Cohen Emma Koe- Weh Victor Martin Thorn Guldensuppe Wentworth

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