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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1899
Page
3
The Cincinnati Post columnist H H Smith denounces Mormon beliefs as blasphemous and absurd. He recites examples from ward meetings with speaking in tongues and miracles to illustrate alleged fanaticism, control by priesthood, blood atonement, and temple practices.
A fragment discusses Mormon ideas on blood atonement and Brigham Young era control. The text hints at ongoing debates about doctrine and the church's approach to discipline and enforcement.
In Elwood Indiana on Friday midnight a residence owned by James Pearson was demolished by a natural gas explosion while Pearson searched for a leak with a match. Mrs Pearson and the baby escaped serious harm but the wife and child suffered burns and both were unable to stay in the home. Pearson was hurled into the street by the blast.
Herman Euler was arrested and is held without bond on charges of causing the death of 17 year old Flora Walters. Warrants were issued for Dr A R Burton of Princeton who remains at large. Walters died in a private hospital on November 11 after confessing to her half brother Trailor Nelson that Euler betrayed her.
Navy 23 report from Jeffersonville Indiana states Joseph Smith a convict at the Indiana reformatory escaped Friday night. He had six days remaining on a two year burglary sentence and was sent from Huntington County.
Clifton Osborn of Hortonville and Albert Cross clashed Friday in Noblesville Indiana. Osborn took Cross knife, later returned it, and Cross began slashing Osborn across the face shoulders and back. Osborn reported in doubtful condition.
W. H. Reichers, the Hammond Indiana school teacher tried for manslaughter in the death of pupil Arthur Whitney, was acquitted Friday night in Chicago. The trial focused on the alleged crime of whipping and resulting death.
A collage of Indiana items reports Coopers' strike at Evansville a panther killed near Michigan City fog hazards in Michigan City harbor and along the Ohio River boat risks. Other notes include a Shelbyville girl missing a head a fire in Kokomo corn crib collapse killing hogs and several local misfortunes and political hints.
A Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised as a mother's helper at night for a baby with husky cough and labored breathing. It is described as a safe resort for youth or adult when cold symptoms include coughing and throat irritation. Sold by all druggists.
Friday reports from near Marion describe Standard Oil notes and gas schemes. Names include A Hostetler near Bedford, Leonard Fletcher 85 in Fort Wayne, Hunt of Abington, Star 86 of Portland, and Louis Hacker near Martinsville tied to crimes and rumors. A jail case in Peru involves Clyde Jones and Nellie Berger amid abduction claims. Sliges of Lafayette seeks gas well work for pay but is refused. Devil’s backbone and Devil’s well formations noted in Orange County. Adolph Baker Fred Lee and John Donald of Elwood arrested for mailbox robbery. Baker pleads sole responsibility, turns over checks and money orders totaling around 1000.
New school board members attended the old board meeting Friday night and study shows a 15 514 per cent wage note issue to pay contractors for new buildings. Teachers and salaries committee with Commissioner Woesner will investigate affairs at Virginia Ave School No 8. Principal Dykema faces a charge over a pupil punished by stairs walking. the principal claims the pupil induced disorder. Bond issues are advertised with $80 000 set for March 1 and $20 000 in July.
Early Saturday morning bicycle officers Lamcastter Streit and Preston responded to a jail fire started by a prisoner. Authorities believe Frank Preston, described as an insane man, incited the blaze by igniting mattresses in the men's department. He had previous history of confinement in a lunatic hospital and was taken to police headquarters after being restrained.
Judge Carter refused a $3,000 bid by Marshall Levey for the Indianapolis printing plant held by a receiver for four months. Levey’s bid matched by J. L. Keach for stockholders, who sought a week to arrange further. Stockholders oppose losing the plant, which is now profitable.
Dr. Erwin A. Schell resigns as general secretary of the Ep worth League after a trustees board trial. He faced charges of using his position to aid the sale of Excell song books in which he held a royalty.
Kings and America’s greatest entertainers highlight a concert at Beatty’s Roof Garden on Saturday November 4, near Shel by-street car line. Crouch Bros perform with the C Concert in a major entertainment event.
A short notice invites readers to use and read The Sun's seventh page. It highlights features and directs attention to continued content within the section. The item emphasizes engagement with the publication across its layout.
The world's temperance day will be observed by Indianapolis M E churches with meetings at Meridian and Broadway. EF McWhirter will address the Broadway congregation as ministers are urged to pledge abstinence. the movement, led by the W C T U, seeks pledges from young men and reports flow to national and world superintendents. Some ministers are accused of political pressure affecting temperance preaching.
Washington reports split Republican views on Brigham H. Roberts of Utah as to whether to unseat him. Some favor immediate action, others advise restraint. Democrats show no unified stance. The piece notes religious pressure could sway votes and hints Roberts may face a difficult outcome.
A blotchy ad item lists Dr J H B Adama Couch Syrup as a surest remedy for colds. It mentions ill druggists and neckbands with a note about shirts and free progress laundry service with a telephone contact.
The OCR text notes printers unions across the country holding Sunday meetings with a strike possible if conflicts are not resolved. In Omata the local union orders a Monday strike if differences remain. Chicago printers remain silent as unions convene nationwide.
Judge McMaster of Superior Court 1 prepares a decision on whether Indianapolis Gas must present facts to the court to mandate building a 12 inch pipeline and drilling five wells. Arguments on the demurrer to the mandate wrt the alternative writ ended Friday night. A ruling either way will determine whether the case proceeds to merits trial or is dismissed.
David Edison a colored porter is linked to recent street highway robberies. His hearing is continued until November 29. Also notes Hood s Sarsaparilla and Hood s Pills as cures, a Merchants Lunch option, and Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup for teething.
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