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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1891

Page

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Butler Triumphs 26 to 6 in Exhibition Fray With Bloomington

Butler and Bloomington played a football exhibition at the state fairgrounds on a Saturday afternoon. Capt. Mann starred for Butler with tough running and a prominent beard, while Bloomington matched grit and rough play. Final score Butler 26 Bloomington 6 with Merrill Moores refereeing and Joseph Herod umpiring.

Capt. Mann Gil Beard Butcher Purdue Butler Bloomington State Fairgrounds Cameron Baker Irvington I. A Capt Mann Robinecon Mr. Robinson Robinson Nichols Hall I. U Moores Utter Baen Beene Hottell Indianapolis Hummel Earth Merrill Moores Fle Joseph Herod

Rumor of Minister Egan's Death Haunts New York

In New York City on November 9 rumors circulated that Minister Egan had been killed in Chile, though the reports were widely discredited. The rest of the column covers church talks, local notices, and various city happenings from the same day, including civic appointments and minor incidents.

New York Egan Chili

Presbyterians split on new creed at Indianapolis meeting

The presbytery of Indianapolis debated revisions to the general assembly committee’s work on a creed. Most ministers favored a wholly new creed or major changes to the Mosaic revision, while a few urged accepting modifications. Discussions touched predestination, creation six days, infant salvation, and church relations with Rome, with afternoon votes passing several proposed amendments. A church debt case and Coates College progress were also noted.

Rondthaler Tabernacle Church Hunter Seventh Presbyterian Church First Baptist Church Willis Milwaukee Meridian M. E J. R. Mott Indianapolis Presbyterian Church Presbytery General Assembly of General Assembly Haines Church of Christ Rome Dr. Burt Bethany Church Whiteland Hendrickson Edson Briggs New York Pr. Haines Cory Wm. Dugdale Day Coates College Terre Haute F. C. Hood Washington St. Presbyterian Church

Politicians Caused It Noted in Chilean Sentiment

Merchants in New York report no fresh Chilean advices and express confidence that the United States will have no further trouble in Chile. They say anti US feeling was stirred by politicians and public sympathy is waning.

United States New York Navy Chili

Arraignment of Opium Joint Suspects Shocks City Court

In New York City on Monday eleven Chinamen were arraigned after a raid on opium joints. Many prisoners were under the drug’s influence during court, fines were paid promptly, and each joint keeper faces separate trials. In Curiaco, Mrs Lucy Parsong widow of an executed anarchist had her red flag removed from her home as authorities removed the symbol of mourning.

Druvuk New York Tombs Curiaco Lucy Parsong

Death Comes in a Fire at Denver Livery Stables

Fire destroyed Mansion Bros large livery stables in Denver. Four men suffocated and burned. 42 of about 75 horses perished. Victims named Bowen Elsmore Allison Hartung. Two roomers burned. roof collapse trapped occupants. Building valued at 29009 with unknown insurance. Bodies taken to coroner. grim scene described.

Sean Avison Bowen Klimore

Picture Day at Board of Trade Features Quick Portrait Scam

A Mexican artist visited the Board of Trade offices on Monday offering oil portraits for $1. He painted Secretary Smith in 20 minutes, depicting a dramatic lip and eyes. Deputy Secretary Burkit and Thom son of Thomson & Co. paid for quick likenesses while others denied patronage as brushes failed.

Board of Trade Gov. Hovey Board United States Secretary Smith Mr. Smith Ben Butler Burkit Mdr. Thomson Thomson & Co Weaver Macintyre Treaser

Double Funeral Promised After Tragic Birth Incident

Jeremiah Taylor a colored fireman and family in St Quincest endure tragedy as his 16 year old daughter Ella dies after childbirth. The newborn lived eight hours before death during convulsions witnessed by Dr. Bigger who laments limited knowledge of internal causes. Parents blame the alleged young man and vow punishment. funeral arranged for Tuesday morning.

Jeremiah Taylor St Quincest Ella Prospect St Dick Bigger Prief Girtov Bigger SON

Free Thinker Dr J R Monroe Dies Suddenly in Indianapolis

Dr J R Monroe editor of the Tron-Clad Age and former Seymour Times publisher died suddenly Monday morning at his residence 16S N Tennessee Street Indianapolis. He was 65 and suffered heart failure while walking about the building. He opposed prayer meetings in the Ryan block but defended others right to worship. His remains were later removed to Evergreen cemetery Colorado Springs traces.

Philip Colin Hetherington & Berner Surgical Institute Powers & Blackwell Wilson Wappenhans Allison Chair South St Pennsylvania Delaware W. D. Allison Geo. Roberts Chas. T. Smith M. O'Donnell St. Louis Maud O'Donnell Blanch O'Donnell Jas. H. Donnell Texas Frank Frayne Adelaide Saunders Mackey Arthur Nancy Booshty P. K Maggie Bennett Charles Annie Rufus Fred Lenore Waggon Ford Clara Smock Phillip Lizzie Lucitt Frank Anna Berry Thomas Hannah Jones Elza Ida Oder Ella Traylor Quince-st Charles Heidlinger Alabama Mary Holiman Daniel Munden Barbara Kramer Peter Nutz, Jr Elizabeth Caine Martin Matz May Rusche John Little Virginia Tinder Frank Nelson Margaret Robbins Arthur Walls Addie Hollingsworth Lewis Jackson Mollie Alien Wm. Goethel Hergenrother Holton Pearce Helen Frank George Meakin Mary Schoneman Peter Scheich Anna Ganer J. R. Monroe Paner Tennessee-si Sr. Monroe Rice

Cable confirms Baltimore safe at Valparaiso

Secretary Tracy received Cant Schley’s cable report saying no hostility toward the Baltimore at Valparaiso and that sailors are alive. Blaine’s remark suggests Chilean tensions are not requiring urgent action and diplomacy may adjust. Halford returns to duties at the executive mansion in improved health.

Schley Blaine Washington Tracy Cant. Schley S. Baltimore Valparaiso Chile Halford

Brooklyn Club Faces Choice on League Affiliation

Rumors say the Brooklyn baseball club debates staying in the league or returning to the American Association. Partners Doyle and Abell disagree on the path with President Byrne neutral, and a withdrawal seems possible at Wednesday league meeting amid last season’s poor showing and uncertain outlook.

Byrne New York Brooklyn Baseball Club American Association Doyle Abell Bia Leagne Brooklyn

City administration dodges vehicle ordinance as council probes progress

Councilman Myers asks Controller Woollen for update on a vehicle licensing ordinance affecting family carriages and all non exempted vehicles. Amid a pending public works agenda, contracts awarded for brick sidewalks and future paving are noted. An aid package, drainage issues, and a fatal asphyxiation of George H. Bowyer are reported alongside municipal concerns.

Myers Woollen

Global and regional upheavals reported in brief

A roundup of world events notes Ireland abandoning home rule and Russia pressing toward Afghanistan while Diaz receives Gov. Hovey. Other items report Turkish sultan plot suppression, French miners preparing for an organized strike, regional unrest in Lim erick, Calcutta prisons, Berlin banker suicides, and a false Baltimore explosion rumor. Clark announces Free Babies Day with free photographs on November 1 at 66 West Washington St.

Ireland Russia Diaz Hovey France Guatemala New York Baltimore Clark's Clark Washington-st

Buying a Hat Trials and Tribulations of the Dealer

A SuN reporter interviews a downtown hat store clerk about fitting customers. The clerk jokes that hats must suit varied faces and builds, noting broad or slim looks, changing styles, and buyer remorse after purchases. The piece lampoons customer variety and hat fashion.

Sun

Lynch in Court Attempts Suicide During Verdict

Charles Lynch, on trial for attempting to murder his wife, leapt toward a courtroom railing and injured himself in a dramatic scene. Jury returned a five year penitentiary sentence as he was restrained and later reconciled to his fate.

Charles Lynch Chas. Lynch Criminal Court Langenberg John Kern

Navy Yard Busy As Machinists Work All Sunday

There is urgent activity in the navy yard with machinists at work all Sunday on the Mohican. Telegraphs report vessels being readied for use at once. One thousand workers will be employed soon and Mare Island hosts six wooden vessels expected to be ready in five weeks.

Bravy Yaci Valea Cal Navy Yard Mohican Mare Island

Fire kills two firefighters in Cincinnati hall building blaze

Terrible fire in the Hall safe and leck company building in Cincinnati on Monday morning results in two firemen killed and three injured. Other highlights include Yale football loss and Harvard players injured. baseball rumors stir and racing results surface from Pittsburgh and New Orleans venues.

Cincinnati

Gambling raids net dozens of arrests and seized paraphernalia

Police conducted coordinated raids at multiple gambling rooms closing in at ten o clock. Dozens were arrested with many using fictitious names. seven tables thirty decks of cards and three thousand chips were seized and destroyed. Captain Dawson led the operation with Chief Colbert vowing to continue enforcement.

William Billy Troy T. Tobias Howa George Bond Samuel Oliver Homer Young Charles St. Clair Deuce Zandemer Colbert Capt Dawson

Baking powder chemistry critique to bakeries

Dr W B Clarke argues against ammonia and aluminum baking powders in bread making. He cites heat driven dissociation of ammonium carbonate, gluten interactions, and claims Liebig and Winslow warn of ammonia containing powders. He disputes claims of harmlessness and urges caution to readers.

Sun Liebig W. B. Clarke, M.D

Williams Sees Democratic Tilt In Nov Elections

Col Thomas T Williams world fair commissioner from Tennessee at the Palmer House says Tuesday’s elections show New York safely democratic and Indiana likely to follow. He supports Hill but thinks Cleveland may be nominated and Hill could place him in nomination at the national convention. Weather notes forecast colder conditions with rain or snow in Indiana and a cooler two hours ending 10 am in Indianapolis.

Gol. Williams Sill Nate Cleveland Chicago Thomas T. Williams Tennessee Palmer House New York Indiana Solid South Col. Williams Hill Cleveland m

Hoyt plans new temperance play with white church set

Hoyt sketches A temperance town dreaming a white gleaming church with green blinds. He aims for authenticity by showing exterior church life and interior scenes from A Midnight Bell, divided by a cube-stacked steeple. Columbus will host, aided by a property man who favors his anti Prohibition stance.

Boss New Hampshire Yoogtelin New England Europe Hoyt Columbus

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