Central Christian church convention debates bible chairs
At Central Christian church delegates, ushers and speakers from Michigan Missouri Florida and Georgia gathered for the Christian Woman's Board of Missions convention. A heated education report urged continued Ann Arbor Bible chairs while India and western work drew strong pleas for more funds. The session concluded with a praise service and notes on auxiliary memberships and total fundraising since 1874.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Girl
Christian Woman's Board of Missions
Central Christian Church
J. H. Garrison
Ann Arbor
Virginia
Georgia
India
Rebel Withers
Florida
G. P. Coler
Jamaica
West
University of Michigan
Coler
Abigail Frost
Olive Courson
Abington
Ella Maddock
Elyria
Tomlinson Hal
Cincinnati
Christian Endeavor
Dome of the Theater Falls in Cincinnati Disaster
A collapse at Robinson’s opera house in Cincinnati after the dome failed killed two and injured over fifty. The dead include Mrs. George Kleeman and Isaac N. Neighbors, with a long list of injured from Covington and Columbus and others. Fire crews cleared debris as ten thousand watched. The incident echoes a similar 1876 collapse at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Robinson's Opera House
George Kleeman
Ella Moorman
Mary Scudder
Covington
Arch L. Scudder
al. J. Wiss
Abraham Goldman
Grace Conners
Columbus
Amelia Weil
Jacob Weil
Mary Howe
John White
Marvy Haas
Della Allgier
Joseph Allgier
Clarence
Mary Y Fairhead
Clint Steele
Newtown
M. J. McGee
Fred Jenks
William Shields
Clement Alreich
M. J. McCabe
Thomas Wylie
Dayton
Samuel Rosenblum
Sidney IX. Long
Thomas Farrel
Foe Cole
William Moten
A. R E. Brown
William Mann
Gallipolis
Helen Hill
Will Ryan
Tobias Alreich
Mary Zutter
C. Weissen
Harry Bell
J. Dodsworth
Andy Lang
William Watters
Grace Cummings
George Jacobs
Cora Taylor
Allimpie
Albert Haynes
John Robinson
Isaac N. Neighbors
George 1
Leeman
Jones the Tailor and Public Notices Parade
Local items mention Jones the Tailor at 95 S. Illinois Street with notices for the China Closets at William L. Dider’s. Adds references to Jones’ Dustress Oats and Mary M. Shedd, singing teacher, with a free voice test and a note about a building address.
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Mary M.shedd
Seth Low Opens Campaign With Personal Touches In New York
Seth Low gains popularity by meeting supporters at Citizens' Union HQ while backers claim he leads on paper. Day to day endorsements flow from German American reformers, Purroy democracy, and the national democracy as petitions surge, with Brooklyn projections showing 100000 votes likely for Low out of 200000. Worth questions Platt and Tracey over Tammany Hall strategy as GOP pushes for a united fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low
Citizens’ Union
Dayton
Niice
George
Tammany
Yanivyek
Law
Nestiee
Manhattan Island
Election Board
New York
Brooklyn
Jixperts
Poks
Horace Roles
Iowa
Des Moines
Dewates
Democratic National Committee
Trevald
Botes
John G. Shanklin
Indiana
Kings County
Platt
Odds On VanWyck In N Y Gubernatorial Fight
Odds favor VanWyck over the field with 2 to 1 bets and even money on a 20,000 vote majority. Tra ce y and Sow hold 3 to 1, while George remains a strong challenger. James O'Brien exits the ticket as Tammany and Jeffersonian moves vanish. Polls from World and Press show VanWyck leading among voters, Cochran set to rejoin Tam many efforts, with ex mayoral figures weighing in.
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New York
VanWyck
Talcott
Sow
Tracey
George
James O’brien
United Democracy
O'Brien
Washington
Bryan
Tammany
Henry George
van Wyck
Low
Greater
Tracy
Rourke Cochran
Gilroy
Grant
Cochran
Page of Leeching Politics and Court House Revelry
A chaotic scene unfolds in the courthouse basement as reformers press for office purges. Mayor Taggart faces pressure from free silver backers and other factions seeking posts, while Col Downing and others may keep key positions. Rumors swirl about new police and health department leadership, with talks of a broad shake up and economic aims for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
A Pall Carnival And Civic Plans At Local Club
The Commercial club pursues a government factory for armor plate, with C. F. Smith chairing the committee to press Congressman Overstreet. A fall carnival, likened to New Orleans and St Louis events, is urged as the state fair wanes. An old soldier, John Himmelheber, is appointed federal building engineer, with civil service exam to follow. Ripley county inquiry on the Lansing matter appears dormant, with officials predicting further developments soon.
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C. F. Smith
Overstreet
D. M. Parry
New Orleans
St. Louis
John Wimmelhehar
U.S
Marshal Kercheval
Ired J. Finit
Kercheval
Bir
Tfimmelheber
Alr
Himmelheber
Forecast for Indianapolis Weather and Labor Rescue
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for cooler conditions with occasional rains. A rapid temperature drop is expected by 7 p m Saturday, with much colder air arriving Sunday. At noon Saturday the temperature was 0, rising to 82 at 2 p m. Factory Inspector McAbee returned from Anderson reporting boys under 14 employed in factories. warnings issued and follow up planned. A Ingalls complaint to the State board of charities about boys in Wagner glass factory kept at work against fathers and threats of job loss. inspector sees no power to compel change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer Taggart
LWO
Pourne
Jackson Park
Ripley County
Indianapolis
McAbee
Anderson
State Board of Charities
Ingalls
Wagner Glass
Street Department Payrolls Show Cuts After Election
The weekly payrolls approved by the Board of Public Works detail cuts in street department labor. Foreman street repairs total 1656.76 dollars while Pogue's run repairs 812.80, sewer 141.85, bridge 130.60, and state ditch work 122.60, reflecting reduced staffing as ditch and run projects near completion.
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Pogue
Board of Public Works
Bicycle Collision Injures Frank Malott at Meridian and St Clair
Frank Malott of 1521 College Ave was seriously hurt Friday night when his bicycle, without a light, collided with a carriage at Meridian and St Clair streets. The carriage shaft penetrated his side, fracturing several ribs. Dr. O S Runnels does not believe the injury fatal.
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Frank Malott
College Ave
Meridian
St. Clair-sts
Malott
O. S. Runnels
Its First Ball by White River Lodge No 161
White River Lodge No. 161 of the International Association of Machinists will hold its first annual ball on Thursday evening November 18 at Tomlinson Hall. A full orchestra will perform. H. J. Hert chairs the arrangements committee. Lodge officers are F. Meter M M, H. J. Hert secretary, and Harry Dempsey treasurer.
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White River
International Association of Machinists
Tomlinson Hall
H. J. Hert
F. ©. Meter
M. M
Harry Dempsey
Heiress Vanishes with Smooth Conniver Arrested in Shelbyville
J H Morris wanted in Chicago and other places on forgery kidnapping and jail breaking charges was captured in Shelbyville Missouri with Miss Panny Rutherford heiress daughter of Captain George Rutherford of Minneapolis. Morris to be taken to Memphis for multiple forgery charges. Rutherford denies kidnapping while recounting health decline amid travels from Geneva Lake to Chicago and San Francisco before arrest.
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Chicago
Get
J. H. Morris
Shelbyville
Morris
Panny Rutherford
Minneapolis
Miss Rutherford
M Morris
Memphis
Aliss Rutherford
George Rutherford
South
Geneva Lake
Wis
San Francisco
San Frazen
Hutherford
Minneanelis
Coupse
Portry by H. H Unness and Local Political Appeals
The piece mocks political efforts led by H. H Unness and his cadre as they push for votes while lamenting lack of support. Included are updates on Kate Shine healing after an industrial accident at Allen Surgical Institute and a note on Home Temple No 1 adopting resolutions on Martin C. Anderson’s death. Also listed are assessment rolls for cement walks on Washington street and Dickinson street with totals and per-foot charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Shine
Allen Surgical Institute
Home Temple
Order of United Toilers
Martin C. Anderson
J. W. McGowan
L H. Kingsbury
G P. Skibbe
Washington St
White River
Dicksen-st
Wmarket St
Ohio-st
Society Notes Highlight Local Parties and Weddings
The Swirl of Society lists Dr. FH S Krug hosting a bowling party at the German house Saturday night. Mrs F A Wiley entertained the Ladies' elite thimble club Wednesday at 1111 Pleasant Street. Gov. Mount and family moved to Woodruff Place and will host receptions Thursday. Bridal events include Miss Pauline Osborn and Dr Jesse Bailey's October 27 wedding and Gia Annise Beck with Charles Eicher Conner also slated for October 27 at Dr W S Beck's home. Alice King celebrates her sixteenth with a party at 628 Huron Street. Augusta Lyon, future bride, attended a tea at Miss Martindale's. Women's club debates cover autobiography and the unpopular view. A large Friday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs Imma Krauss and Mrs Jacob Becker featured progress euchre and flowers. Gresh's Dancing Academy offers daily classes at 120 E Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FH. S. Krug
A. Wiley
Thimble Club
Pleasant-st. Gov. Mount
SL West Drive
Woodruff Place
Miss Mount
Anna Carter
Mabel Folsom
Alice
Augusta Lyon
Martindale
James T. Haglesfield
Caroline Howland
Imma. Krauss
Jacob Becker
Charles. Krauss
N. Pennsylvania-st
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Jeather
Trinday
Michigan
Committee On Education
Missour
Seth Low
Tammany Man
Twenty-third St
Mr. Low
Mayor Taggart
Health Board
Court House
Thomas Tageart
Col. Downing
Free Silver
Board of Works
Col
Downing
Denver
Louisville
Kentucky
Billy” Pughes
Borcat
McKiiley
Palmer
Buckner
Yooling
Frank Wilson
Cief
Dick Ferrick
Board of Safety
Ferrick
van Sicklen
Outing Bicycle Establishment
Jere” Kinney
Bart Parker
Parker
William Ripley
Board of Health
Ferguson
City Hospital
Clark
Thomas F. Colbert
Colbert
Johnson
Martin Murphy
Cityclerk Stuckmeyer
August Tamm
Courtney
Charles I. Cox
Controller Johnson
Millard F. Cox
Edward W. Little
James Renihan
Stuckmeyer
Henry W. Laut
Superior Court
Curtis
Progress Laundry
Youngs
Lee
H. H Unness
Tom
Gresh’s Dancing Academy
Wrights Block
E. Market St
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