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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1897

Page

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Dana Dead Veteran Editor of the Sun Dies at 78

Charles A. Dana editor of the New York Sun died at his Glen Cove Long Island home Sunday afternoon after a prolonged illness cirrhosis of the liver was the cause. At his bedside were Paul Dana and several sisters as his remarkable career and the Sun style were recalled by family and colleagues.

New York Charles A. Dana The New York Sun Glen Cove Long Island Sun Charlies Anderson Dana Dana

Dana the Sun Editor Leaves Lasting Legacy

A portrait of William M. Dana, editor of the Sun, as a towering figure in New York journalism. The piece recalls his satirical bite, cultural reach, and influence on the paper’s style while pondering who will succeed him at the City Hall park window. Dana’s era is praised as unique, with a look at his career from Brook Farm days to Lincoln’s era and beyond.

Sun The Dana City Hall Park New York Park Row the Sun Prentice McCullagh Cleveland Uacter Nts Mr. Dana Harvard Brorson Alcott E Emerson Hesker George William Curtis Brook Farm Lincoln Staunton Grant Sherman Gladstone Vatican

Lincoln’s war reporter Dana to publish reminiscences in McClure’s

After resigning the New York Tribune editor post over war policy disputes with Horace Greeley, Mr. Dana became President Lincoln’s war reporter. McClure’s will publish his reminiscences in November with Ida M. Tarbell providing an introduction in October. Dana was summoned into the gov.

Mr. Dana The New York Tribune Horace Greeley Lincoln McClure Ida M. Tarbell Dana Gov

Opening of the Christian Church convention in Tomlinson hall

Delegates gather for the second great Christian missionary society convention with maps and flags on display. Key figures include Prof. C. L. Loos and Archibald Melean as secretary. discussions cover the society’s 1400000 in contributions, 1462 missionaries, and 76 native helpers across stations in India, Japan, China, Turkey, Scandinavia, the UK, and Africa. A praise service follows the reading of the annual report.

Tomlinson Hall Toreign Tle Bethanyecollege Campbell West Virginia Kentucks Prom Archibald Melean Circinnati Sonora Tle Society Uliselush Tr Aleslem Societe Liosd Dorsey Buffalo Dorsey Apollo Simpson Ely Christian College of Missouri Prince Albert Ely John G. Carlisle Kentucky Irvington Clark Soldiers’ Monument

Biggest Communion Service Ever Held at Tomlingen Hall

About 4 600 persons participated in a Sunday afternoon communion at Tomlingen hall for the Christian convention and local churches. Gov. Mount and Rev. M J Haines joined Rev D R Lucas in presiding and partook of the sacrament. Lunch and toasts followed as the Christian women's board of missions hosted the visiting members and national officers.

Tomlingen Hall Christian Convention D. R. Lucas Sixth Christian Church Gov. Mount M. J. Haines First Presbyterian Church The Christian Women’s Board of Missions Central Christian Church

Final Argument in Luetgert Trial Hints at Acquittal Likely

Chicago reports the Luetgert murder trial nearing verdict as State's attorney Deneen completes a four hour closing. Luetgert, claiming innocence, expects acquittal while court instructs the jurors. He interacts warmly with his supporters and defends police and prosecutors against defense attacks.

Tie Deucen Tie Tite Schaack Vincent Mrs. Luetgert

Frederick Topp Dead After Chest Pains

Frederick Topp died of heart disease Sunday afternoon at his home. Born in 1847 on N Capitol Street, he worked as a gardener and for 25 years ran a market stand. He lived with his sisters Misses Matilda Anna Lillis Topp and brother A O Yorp. The funeral is set for Wednesday at 10:30 AM from his late residence.

Rederick Topp Old Umber Mr. Topp N. Capitolare Matilda Anna Lillis Topp A. O. Yorp

Fire Damps Fire Hazard at Roosevelt Hotel

An employee clearing a hair mattress in a Roosevelt hotel room on East Ohio Street started a small blaze when the gasoline line he used ignited. A brief guest panic ensued but no major damage occurred beyond a burned bed. a chemical engine extinguished the fire.

Roosevelt Hotel Ohio St

Miss McGregor Dead At 15 In City Home

Catherine McGregor daughter of County commissioner McGregor died at her home on Sunday morning after a heavy cold she contracted during a trip to Chicago weeks earlier. She resided at 87 Huron Street.

Miss McGregor Catherine McGregor McGregor Huron St Chicago

Jones the Tailor Seeks Singing Teacher in City Ad

Classified note lists Mary M Shedd Teacher of singing Italian method voice tested free. Address 95 old S Illinoisst. Posting hints at lesson availability and trial services.

Mary M. Shedd

Is Park In His Right Mind Parr Case Moves In Lunacy Action

A lunacy commission examined John C. Parr after his recent sentence for a drug store deal. Witnesses recounted self harm attempts and strange jail behavior while relatives and officials cast doubt on his sanity amid pending motions. Parr, age 66 with 11 children, has a history of arrests and alleged drug use and claims of communicating with spirits.

Lockman Nickerson Hainey Wilson John C. Parr S. Ilinofsst Louisa Wainscott Parr Bryan Samuel Benedict CG. C. Tables Danville John C. Bailey Bailey Hadley Tnele Dilly’ Johnson Indianapolis Tovey Tie Kokomo Prosentor Wiltsie Dr. Haines Wiltsie

Sudden Death of Mrs. Harden Workman in Mount Jackson

Mrs. Harden T Workman died at her Mount Jackson home Saturday afternoon after delivering her husband's lunch at Malleable Iron Works in Houghville. She seemed healthy in the morning but was found in distress shortly after. An autopsy by the coroner found death caused by a brain abscess resulting from a pistol wound inflicted years earlier.

Harden T. Workman Mount Jackson Houghville

Weather outlook for Indianapolis area Oct 17–19

Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours to 8 p.m. Oct 19 with warmer and fair conditions. Monday night and Tuesday are expected to stay fair with daytime readings around the mid to upper sixties. temperature at noon Monday reached 65 and 2 p.m. 67.

Indianapolis

Despondent Woman Rescued After Morphine Overdose

Carrie Mount, 23 N. California St., attempted suicide Sunday evening with 20 cents worth of morphine. Dr. Eisenbeiss arrived at 7 p.m. and saved her life. She gave no motive beyond being tired of living and has made prior attempts. In Chicago, Oct 18, the Cuban committee’s auxiliary invited Miss Cisneros to an entertainment where the rescued woman and her savior may appear. Bishop White now occupies the Cesan house on Central Ave near Knickerbocker hall. Metropolitan prices at the Progress Laundry.

Carrie Mountjoy California St Eisenbeiss Chicago Cuban Committee of 100 Bishop White Dio Cesan Central Ave Knickerbocker Hall

Cuban Heroine Cisneros Honored at New York Rally

Senorita Cisneros, rescued in Havana, naturalizes as a U S citizen and appears at a Delmonico's reception. Carl Decker, her rescuer, leads her to a Madison Square stand amid cheers from 50 000 attendees. celebrities speak and a Cuban battle song plays.

New York Senorita Cisneros Casa de Rezcojidas Havana Carl Decker United States Spain Naturalizatio Bureau Wien Madison Square Park Broadway Worth Monument Seventh Regiment J. Lincoln de Zayas Miss Cosio Mr. Decker Luis Cisneros Miss Cisneros Miss. Cisneros Delimonico’s Thurston Sulzer Henry George Delmonico's O'Parrell St Decker

Whi Shaw Case Attracts Courtroom Defense In Camden

In Camden New Jersey on October 18, Shaw faces murder charges in the deaths of his mother and grandmother. His fiancee Miss Maibelle Neilson of Woodbury and her family vow to defend him, with Assemblyman Scovel present as Shaw's counsel. The Neilsons are reportedly willing to spend resources to prove Shaw’s innocence.

Camden N. J Whi Shaw Asemblyman Scovel Shaw Neilson Shawy Maibelle Neilson Woodbury Eli

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