Christ Church Circle Meridian shows plain interiors and social gaps
A critical stroll through Christ Episcopal Church at Circle and Meridian traces its ivy-clad exterior, simple pulpit, red carpet, and bare walls. The writer notes subdued acoustics, limited sociability, and a zealous rector, Rev. Dr. Ranger, while praising its extensive charitable work and Episcopal heritage from 1785 to 1790 reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Worship
Indianapolis
Christ Episcopal Church
Christ Church
Hently
Adithy
Peuia
Ranger
Baltic
Jerusalem
Christ
Hanger
Frenzied Bulls Attack Crowd in Arteago Bull Fight
News from Arteago reveals a violent bull fight where four bulls charged the audience. The barricade failed, causing a panic and injuries as spectators were crushed when the pavilion floor collapsed. Mata dor Manuel Lopez helped subdue the rampaging beasts with banderilleros.
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Saltillo
Mexico
Arteago
Manuel Lopez
Sad tale of Maggie Dowty in Montana murder case
In Helena Mont Nov 28 Maggie Dowty a young married woman faces murder charges after shooting Patrick Tierney at his boarding house. Abused at 15 she was taken to a dance, later tied to coercion and threats. Dowty now awaits trial in Livingston jail as she nears motherhood.
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Hrmena
Mont
Maggie Dowty
Livingston
Patrick Tierney
Dowty
Tierney
Robbers Burglars Pocket 12 000 At Liberty Bank
Expert cracksmen entered the First National Bank in Liberty on Saturday night using skeleton keys and dynamite to open the safe. They took between 12 000 and 15 000 then stole a carriage and team from James Steele, fleeing toward Kansas City. A posse followed to the Milwaukee River bridge where the horses were found dying. traces then disappeared.
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Liberty
First National Bank
James Steele
Milwaukee Railroad
Missouri River
Kansas City
Cowhide Outbreak at Abvanca Church
About 150 churchgoers witnessed Miss Sadie Curry whip former lover Howard Sanders at a Kentucky church. She lashed his face with a cowhide after he refused to retract remarks about her character. Sanders suffered facial injuries and was escorted home where he is confined. He admits circulating the stories and plans to have Miss Curry arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abvanca
Sadie Curry
Howard Sanders
Howard
Miss Curry
Sanders
Patrick Egan Heads to Washington to Settle Claims
Patrick Egan departed Chicago for Washington on Monday to work with the state department on settling American citizen claims. He will then proceed to Chili to address cases dating back to 1816.
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Pat
Ohill
Curriaco
Patrick Egan
Chicago
Washington
State Department
Chili
Dr Barkin Advocates Cancer Without Knife Approach
Dr Barkin promotes Cancer Without Knife method using Osage Tig N Ole framework to treat patients with a noninvasive strategy, highlighting experimental therapy and potential benefits discussed in clinical settings.
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Dr. Barkin
NO STRIKE IS LIKELY IN BIG FOUR TELEGRAPHERS
Joseph Brown, local committee member from the Big Four telegraphers, reports no strike is expected. The 675 operators seek a general wage increase. 18 committee members will be summoned to Indianapolis once a reply from President Ingalls arrives, with arbitration as a possible path if needed. Ingalls is in the east and final word is anticipated within the week, likely by Friday.
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Big Four
Joseph Brown
Indianapolis
Ingalls
Brown
Peck
Supreme Court affirms $1.8 million railroad mortgage suit
The Supreme Court on Monday affirmed the lower court ruling in a suit by trustees Benj. Sands and R. B. F. Pierce against the J. D. W. railroad company to enforce the security of a first mortgage totaling $1,800,000. The decision favors the trustees.
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Benj. Sands
R. B. F. Pierce
J. D. & W. Railroad Company
Supreme Court
Prohibition repeal urged by Western minister in Kas
Reverend A Empree of the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Torrxa preaches against prohibition. He says it has failed and was never properly enforced, urging its repeal. Simeon Coy plans a bid for Ward 9 councilman, backed by supporters. Chas Crowley of Sullivan County seeks clerk of the next state legislature. Fire in Canneyville destroys about 30000 dollars in property. Various local notices include arrests, lawsuits, road work, and a curious marriage-license request by a Turk couple with bear-show ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Episcopal Church
Washington
Congress
White
Atlantic
Seabury
London
Aberdeen
Protestant Episcopal Church
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Provoost
New York
Church of England
Torrxa
Kas
A. Empree
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Simeon
Simeon Coy
John White
Iitigant
Mr. Coy
Crowley Raptres
Chas. Crowley
Sullivan County
Joe Fanning
Gamblers Plead Guilty in Police Court Mayhem
About 20 gamblers were brought in for Monday morning court session. Geo Nahke and others pleaded guilty or proxy guilty to running gambling houses and keeping a crap game on Washington and Court streets. Fines were $10 plus costs with similar penalties for several defendants. James Barrett and James Mc Laughlin faced $1,000 bonds on theft of iron and brass from Premier steel works, while Railey Wiles was charged with an assault and battery on Tobias Noch. Roch was absent and the case was continued to Tuesday.
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Cadi
Geo. Nahke
Washington St
Nahke
Schwab
Itarry Walker
Court St
Webb
Walker
Louis Oliver
Harry Richardson
James Barrett
James McLaughlin
Premier Steel Works
Railey Wiles
Tobias Noch
Wiles
Roch
Cout
Gambling raids spark talk of leaks and police shake up
A Saturday night sweep on gambling dens saw most raids yield quiet scenes. Rumors spread of tips leaking to gamblers, prompting discussions of a major beat shake up next month. Superintendent Colbert declined to name sources or confirm the tipster theory, saying his conscience is clear and he has done his duty.
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Sun
Supt. Colbert
Tris Sun
Colbert
The Sick in Washington and Wasurgetos Nov 28
Senator Kenna enjoyed a refreshing sleep and was better Monday. Blaine and Dr. Scott were improving, with Blaine passing a comfortable night and advised to stay in bed due to weather.
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Washington
Kenna
Blaine
Scott
Wasurgetos
Johnson
Benjamin Briscoe Dies Amid Atlanta Society Reverie
News of Benjamin Briscoe death in New York Sunday creates a sensation in Atlanta. About ten years ago Briscoe led Atlanta society and spent lavishly. He was a leading figure in West Edwards Co., a firm that failed for a million. Briscoe was jailed, then moved to New York after release.
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Gia
Atlanta
Benjamin Briscoe
New York
Briscoe
West, Edwards & Co
Liberation
Vanderbilt villa wine theft shocks Newport guests
Mrs. Stela Vanderbilt and husband arrived by yacht Conqueror to Newport on Sunday. They found their south wing wine cellar broken into and a large quantity of costly wine missing. Cellar doors were shattered.
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Stela Vanderbilt
Newport
Woy
Out Goes Johnpeer The Rew Ownors of Citizens Street Railway
J C Shaffer, backed by local and foreign capital, gains control of the Citizens street railway company after a protracted battle. Frenzel, Aller ton et al step down as Shaffer takes the helm and plans extensive system improvements including an electric line to the South side. The deal, closed in Chicago, values the system at 3.25 million with 1.1 million in bonds assumed.
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J. C. Shaffer
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Frenzel
Shaffer
Ts Ow
Hds Ma
Chicaco
Chi- Creo
Mr. Shaffer
Chicago
Sun
Rs. Sellars
Tom Steele
Indianapolis
Messrs. McKee
Verner
Pittsburg
Allen VW. Fletcher
Fletcher Banking House
T. P. Haughey
Indianapolis National Bank
R. G. ¥. Pierce
Fletcher
Clerkship Speculation Amid Superintendent Vacancy
A fragment notes speculation over the vacancy left by the late superintendent and suggests pressure might push Manager Shaffer to accept the role. The passage hints that Thos. Steele is unlikely to obtain the position and frames possible political maneuvering surrounding the appointment.
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Thos. Steele
Mgr. Shaffer
Rumors Fly Over City Election And Mayor Candidacy
The republicans mock the Hawkins mayoral whisper as Democrats fear his nomination would boost GOP chances. Opinion splits on Hawkins five year city tenure and Board of Public Safety work. Al. Taffe, police turnkey, is named for city clerk on the Republican slate.
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Hawkins
Board of Public Easeiy
Hawking
Board of Public Safety
Dawkins
al. Taffe
Crazy mechanic fears election death says Republicans after him
James Carroll a mechanic in Saint Louis claims mental strain from the election results. He believes he will be killed for not voting and that Republicans pursue him. his employer allegedly blocks work due to Republican defeat. Meanwhile James L. Dowe, once wealthy Boston citizen, is found dead in a Springfield Erie house, ruled likely self inflicted. Government suit cites contractors refusing to enter agreements with Uncle Sam for building structures, seeking payment.
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Ebachosyetka
Gninchvong
Congo
Nov
James Carroll
Varibefa
Sv. Louis
James L. Dowe
Erie House
Dowe
Boston
Mass
Claresville
Ark
Henry Banks
Joseph Perry
Perry
Tough on the Han. New Cumberland mine layoffs foreseen
STEUBERVILLE OH Nov 28 At New Cumberland the John Hover fire brick company notified 75 miners their services were no longer needed due to clay digging machines. The machines are set to displace thousands of diggers in Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia as one machine replaces 17 to 20 workers.
Woman shoots friend in playful pistol incident
Mrs. Lottie Smith, wife of a timber man, pointed a revolver at her friend Mrs. Join Hollick in Hollicks residence and pulled the trigger. The weapon was loaded and the ball entered above the heart. Hollick is expected to die.
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Columbus
Lottie Smith
Join Hollick
Prairie Fire Driven by Engine Spark Near Missouri River
A prairie fire, sparked by an engine, burned across a wide area near the Missouri River. It forced several farmers from their homes and caused heavy losses to some residents.
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Briven Gut
Missouri River
Prohibition Leaders Clash Over Ritter Libel Suit
amid a pre convention push for a presidential candidate Eli Ritter was cited as a possible ticket choice. Leonard Hinkle circular blasted Ritter as unscrupulous and warned the public. Ritter sued Hickie for libel seeking $10000. trial opens in Judge Bartholomew’s court and will run several days.
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Prohibition Party
Eli Ritter
Leonard Flinkle
Marion County
Prohibition Central Committee
Ritter
Hinkle
Mr. Ritter
Hickie
Jay Gould Starts White Oaks Railroad Survey in Texas
Jay Gould begins surveying the White Oaks line in Texas after purchasing the road from Receiver Davis. He plans to winter in the South to improve his health and will supervise construction linking the Texas Pacific and Union Pacific systems alongside a corps of engineers. Gould has ordered his private car ready for use and aims to spend the season in the far south and west.
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Paso
Tex
Jay Gould
White Oaks
Davis
Gould
Texas Pacific
Union Pacific Systems
New York
Negroes Witness Celestial Event in Tennessee Churches
In Tenn on Nov 28, Southern Negroes gathered in colored churches to witness a comet. Preachers used the event as a sermon text and wrought excitement. Bien, women and children prayed for salvation as the crowd reacted with fervor and fear of the devil.
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Mess
Tenn
Gabriel
Three Wen and One Woman Met Death In Fire
Mippacrows Conn Nov 28 Three men and one woman burned to death Saturday night in a tobacco barn owned by John Hubbard. The victims were umbrella menders likely dunked and the barn caught fire. A small amount of hay was in the barn. Anna B McMath Hettis Stone and Nettie Hobbs three colored girls were tried in criminal court for assault with intent to kill Mary Johnson after a November 12 fight at the merry ground on VW Court St. The McMath girl claimed self defense. Case continued due to witnesses. Fire in New York five story tenement at 85 Attorney St. early Monday. 90 inmates. Mrs. Soffman 87 blind woman rescued by firemen. baby saved.
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Ward
William Rhodes
E. Bement & Sons
Sead Men
Michigan
J. A. Everitt Seed Company
Indianapolis
Board of Public Works
Big Four
Louisiana St
Druce St
College-ave
Monon
P. E. Phillips
C. W. Wright
Geo. Singer
Bintus
Koza Blanford
Mrs. Morgan
Newman
Laura Atkinson
John
Sadie Clark
L. A
Elizabeth Disher
Joseph
Stevens
Georgia Higes
Wm. Dean
S. Meridian St
Albert Kuhn
Broadway
Croup
Mary Quack
Spruce St
Rawson D. Boyden
Harriet Perry
Anthoney Hartman
Sophie Measing
Witte
Mippacrows
Conn
John Hubbard
Mary
Anna B McBlath
Hettis Stone
Nettie Hobbs
Criminal Court
Mary Johnson
Merryco
VW. Court St
McMath
Jefferson
Hattie Stone
Mary Jefferson
Molfath
Hira
New York
Attorney St
Soffman
Ayer's Sarsaparilia Cleared My System
A vague testimonial from a Nashville Tennessee reader praising Ayer's Sarsaparilla for clearing the system of serofula. Mention cites 67 X Pennsylvania St and references Wm. L. Elder's bookcases and Mr Selby Carter. The note presents a dated home remedy endorsement in an old newspaper snippet.
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Selby Carter
Nashvile, Tenn
Ayer
Charges Against U S Marshal Dunlap Spark Inquiry
Congressman Bynum asks Attorney General Miller to probe alleged violations by U S Marshal Dunlap for sending special marshals outside the city to Haughville and Wayne township. Charges include deputies signing receipts and underpaying services. Dunlap denies any truth to the accusations while Chief Marshal Robinson explains deputies sold their orders at a discount on election day.
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Saya Zhars
Dunlap
Sun
Marshal Robinson
Br. Nobhinson
Haughville
Tough Woman Sainted Thieves and Six Shooter Legend
Denver dispatch reports a pursuit of horse thieves by John McLeod and Sam Pollock of Sierra county New Mexico. They overtook the gang after a gunfight. one thief was killed and another wounded. The captured woman, known as Kid Blonde alias Alice Parker of Texas, wore male clothes and carried a large six shooter. John Middleton, once of Texas then Hillsboro, was slain.
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Denver
John McLeod
Sam Pollock
Siarra County
New Mexico
McLeod
Pollock
Kid Blonde
Alice Parker
Texas
John Middleton
Hillsboro
SN. M
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Mr. Bendore
Diagstrour
Lucurieno
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Gams
J.R. Shaffer
Rew
Citizens’ Street Railway
Zomw Steele
Costa Erma
Oqlarveland
Hog Island
Bawehing
Geurt
Eda
Onurl
Arraiast
Joofites
Aaccew Stevens
Eoert
Ert Thomas
Kentucky
Uncle Sam
Lipel Tori
Jan
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Wm. L. Elder's
Sim
Elndiuz
Telegraph
Maine
Tacoma News
Adams County
Antone
Theon
Cathlapoodle
Arkansaw
Monticello
Cowlitz County
Franklin County
Garfield
Coupeville
Utsalady
Monticelio
King County
Onala
Avon
Skagit
Port Susan
Bugees
Stillagaumish
Tunaleo
Lummi
Necksack
Semiamos
Whatcom
Sunlap Duniel
Pring
Josrrit, Mo
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Robert Harvey
Robert Little
Albert Jenks
Harvey
House
Wasurxeron
Republican Congressional Committee
Capt
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