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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1896

Page

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Missing Woman Disappears After Leaving Home at Night

Mrs. Philip Garver of 152 Michigan Street Haughville vanished Sunday morning after waking her husband and saying she would be away briefly. A shawl found on the Michigan Street Bridge railing was identified as hers. Searchers dragged White River all Sunday and into Monday morning with no body recovered. Neighbors report odd behavior though husband and child deny domestic trouble.

Philip Garver Michigan-st Haughville White River Garver Michigan St. Bridge West Center Pier Garvers N. Meridian St Wingave Houghville

Bloodiest tragedy strikes Prairie county in Arkansas

Great excitement at Devall's Bluff as a suspected mass murder leaves five Chaflin children missing. Mrs. Chaflin and John King are fugitives, last seen Sept. 21 driving away with King in a wagon. Bloodstains in the Chaflin home suggest butchery, possibly bodies dumped in White River. search efforts continue for the suspects.

Little Rock Ark U. Pj Devall Prairie County Haftin Tavl Chaflin John King White River Cesare Devail John Ising King Ony Chaffin Sishbers

Firestart at Circle Park hotel minor blaze and injuries

A small fire at Circle Park hotel caused smoke to circulate through halls. Oscar Staley suffered burns from a gas explosion, while Chief Webster had minor facial burns. Guests evacuated briefly. hotel loss remained slight as a kitchen boy closed the elevator shaft, limiting damage.

Circle Park Hotel Monument, Place Jronday Oscar Staley N. West St Webster

National Epic by Kate Milner Rabb Promises Insightful Reading

Mrs Rabb of Indianapolis announces a new book from A C McClurg of Chicago titled National Epic. The work surveys great epics with historical sketches and brief bibliographies, including extracts from the poems. Rabb is described as a diligent writer with a distinctive style.

Fellowship Congregational Church Marks Sixth Anniversary

The Fellowship Congregational Church celebrated its sixth anniversary with a crowded service. Rev. WW I McMillan delivered the morning sermon while Rev. Ey. D. Curtis spoke in the evening along with others. A social hour and refreshments are planned Monday evening by the ladies aid society. Since organizing six years ago, the church has grown steadily and a larger building is contemplated.

Fellowship Congregational Church WW. I. McMillan Ey. D.curtis Ladies’ Aid.society

Bodies under the debris at Bowman wreck toll to rise

In Cumbberland Md Oct 5 U P large railroad disaster on the Baltimore and Ohio Pittsburg division near Bowman station leaves many missing. Four bodies recovered including George Welcum the Martinsburg Va printer. About 35 tramp passengers in a box car were hidden behind a door as the train wrecked. Rescue work continues with debris clearance expected to take days. Superintendent Fitzgerald calls it the worst wreck he has seen.

Cumbbergand U. P Pittsburg Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Bowman Station George Welcum Dieseer Press Martinsburg W. Va Welcum Wheeting Wo Wa Western Maryland Hospital Drakeman Cornell Cumberlin Fitzgerald Baltimore & Ohio

Death bed promise leads to missing child dispute in Indianapolis

A custody dispute unfolds as Mrs Canatsy seeks return of a girl allegedly kidnapped by the father Schleuter after a deathbed request by the child's mother. The case traces years of care, marital moves, a streetcar damages suit, and promises amid family tensions. The mother’s sister may pursue a suit to reclaim the child, while Schleuter’s actions prompt potential legal action over boarding the child. Additionally Indianapolis Water Co mortgaged its plant for 3 million dollars to New York Security and Trust Co to fund bonds and improvements.

Witnes Plora J. Sehleiner Tucianapolis Ares Aer Canatsy Sehleuter Neuse Sehleuter Hs Board Johnburg May Schaffner Indianapolis Kansas Schaffner Indianapolis Water Company New York Security and Trust Company New York

Ministers Debate Politics in Pulpits at Monday Meeting

Mev Emens of Sixth Christian Church urged ministers to resist Tillman and allied political pressures at the Y ministers gathering. Sims argued ministers should avoid politics, while attendees like Mr. Sims and Mr. Lincoln defended active pastor involvement, prompting applause and calls for clear boundaries between pulpit and political life. OFFICERS ELECTED. J P Cowan named secretary treasurer. Dobbs Hunter Rawles Carstensen on executive committee.

Mev. D. BR. Emens Sixth Christian Church Goodwin Pte Orean Mac Min Tew Lincas Sae Tam Garfield Tillman Aitsold Altgeld Bryan J. P. Cowan Dobbs Fhunter Rawles Carstensen Wildwood Park Hildreth Fairview Park Garfield Park Military Park Wildwood

Rev Lashy Preaches Opening Sermon at Central Ave M I Church

Rev C C Lashy, new pastor, delivered his opening sermon to a large audience on Sunday morning. Described as a forcible speaker who preaches without notes, his sermon was well received with general satisfaction. Hardwood mantels and grates advertised by Jno M Lilly.

Bryan in the South Nominee Grecsted Crowd in Memphis Trip

Bryan and allies arrived in Memphis at 7 19 am from St Louis amid large crowds. Mississippi and Tennessee lawmakers accompanied the candidate as crowds cheered at Cairo and along the route to the Peabody hotel where breakfast was held with supporters. The day featured speeches and continued visits as the train moved toward Nashville Tennessee.

Dotin Alien Mississippi Benton Atemillin Tennessee Cairo

Missing American vessel near Constantinople report

An early October dispatch notes a small craft named American Voitancroft en route to a Constantinople voyage. It has not been heard from since September, with the fleet and travel orders indicating potential danger crossings.

Washington Voitancroft Alutydship Constantinople Sines Sis

Toresayé for Tmndquise and nearby Myoinhirs fliers

Fragmentary text from a local page mentions names and places with unclear meaning. It references a Saturday event and a potential meeting in a Wisconsin area, but details are garbled. No coherent names or facts are confidently extractable beyond the odd city and person markers.

Prospective political events and local incidents in Indianapolis

Reports from Indianapolis describe campaign activities and local clashes of opinion. Democratic and republican actions include a Bryan gathering planned for Tuesday, a march route near the old jail site, and flags for McKinley and Hobart displayed around the city.

Republicans Probe County Chairman in Marital Row

A protest meeting forms against county chairman A A Young over his alleged arbitrary substitution of Joseph Laswell for Lew Akin on the county ticket after Akin resigned amid legal irregularities. Calls exist for a county Republican committee meeting to reconsider Young’s authority and actions. Also reported is the death of Mrs. William Peele at age 73, funeral planned for Centerville.

Republican Committee Atr A. A. Youngs Ain Nemingue Gg L. G. Alin Young Hinger HSS “Jie Akins Awkin Wome Cml Repubican MG Young Oet SUN Joyce Poesler Yeung

Secretary Carlisle on Silver Coinage 1896 Letter

Secretary Carlisle explains in a Washington letter the 1896 coinage of standard silver dollars from Jan to Sept totals 14.9 million, with 17.8 million since Nov 1, 1893, and seigniorage around 5.7 million. He notes ongoing minting under Sherman act authority, silver note redemptions, and continued circulation changes.

Louisville U. P Carlisle Treasury Department Washington Stealey United States JSTS Secretary of the Treasury Eoin Treasury J. G Carlisle

John Scherrer Dies After Illness at Saloon

John Scherrer, a bartender at the Denison House saloon, died Sunday morning at St. Vincent's. He had been ill with typhoid fever, but heart failure was the immediate cause. The funeral will be Tuesday morning from John Metzler's home at 81 N New Jersey St.

John Scherrer Denison House St. Vincent's Ifo John Metzler New Jersey

Bug lumber dealers face liabilities at David, C

Pierce and Coleman of David, Ohio, are embarrassed with liabilities of 125000. Senator Quay toured New York visiting Republican headquarters, disproving rumors of a rift with Hanna. Ex governor Campbell of Ohio was in New York Monday and said he will vote for Bryan and Sewall, adding McKinley could win only with Democratic votes and condemning the millionair e influence.

Pierce & Coleman David Senator Quay New York Hanna Campbell Ohio Bryan Sewall McKinley

Rose Hill English Folly at Empire This Week

Amusement notes announce Rose Hill English folly company at the Empire with a Monday matinee and a host of pretty girls. Davis and Keogh present Down in Dixie at Park all week starting Monday matinee, direct from Star theater New York with fine scenic effects. Andirons andiron Linings by Jno M Lilly.

Rose Hill English Folly Company the Empire Davis & Keogh

Local Births and Death Notices Patchwork

Births report multiple couples with addresses and a mix of infant and adult deaths and illnesses. Entries include Wald at 298 Union for a boy, Ballard city for a boy, and Resse 177 Wood lawn ave girl, plus several heart failures and diseases. Marriage licenses list Elmer Walker Issie Rice and others including Handell Haggard Gardner Smith.

O. R Louisa Wald Union St Charles and Amelia Giese N. Brodke Side-Ave James and Anna Ballard Christian and Jina Resse Woodlawn-ave Edward and Gena Schwartz George and Katie Muller Vermontst Elmer Walker Issie Rice Fred C. Handell Rosa Haggard Arthur Gardner Nellie Smith

Ex President Harrison to Speak in Cincinnati Wednesday

Ex president Harrison will address a Cincinnati audience Wednesday night on his route home to Indianapolis from the Adirondacks. Bryan spoke to the Democratic clubs in St. Louis Saturday night. the Auditorium was crowded and he was warmly received. Spanish police in Havana captured a Cuban revolutionary committee aiding the insurgent cause. Cardinal Satolli’s farewell mass and reception occurred in Washington. Mer Martinelli to succeed him in Rome. Bryan in St Louis declared a fusion to rescue the country from foreign policy. Rev John J Keane urged to resign by the pope amid rotation plans. Andrew D White claims a translation error in a letter to Gov. Culberson of Texas.

Harrison Cincinnati Indianapolis Adirondacks Bryan St. Louis Havana Cardinal Satolli St. Aloysius Church Washington Rome Mer. Martinelli John J. Keane Catholic University At Rev. Keane Archbishop Ireland Andrew D. White Cornell University Gov. Cussertson Texas Prof. White Bismarck

When You Want Fine Pastry Light Biscuits and Flaky Bread

Light biscuits and flaky bread use Diadem Flour. Every sack guaranteed. Sold by all grocers. Noblesville Milling Co.

Noblesville” Milling Co

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