Negro preachers beaten on train in Georgia assault shock at Brunswick
Six black ministers and a woman were brutalized aboard an East Tennessee railroad train near Baxley Georgia. Revs E K Love J H Brown John Williams G M Spratling and Mrs Jane Garnett told how attackers with irons and revolvers beat them in first class coach then fled to the second class. The incident sparked outrage at the Baptist General Association meeting with resolutions urging federal protection for colored citizens and governors of southern states to ensure safety and rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur Sun of
Tuesaday
Brunswick
East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia
Sun
Baptist General Association of States and Territories
E. K. Love
J. H. Brown
Savannah
John Williams
G. M. Spratling
Mre
Janey A. Garnett
Love
East Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
Rosd
Ingrangee
Jessup
Baxley
Muc
Thera
Mr. Spratling
Mr. Brown
Mr. Williams
Ine
J. I. Bolden
Mississippi
L. C. Clanton
New Orleans
Gaddia
Louisville
Outrageous Treatment of Explorer Tinnley
Public knowledge of Stanley’s whereabouts or condition has been withheld. Sources warn of a sickening history of jealousy and neglect by those trusted with his expedition. In a hostile terrain of Arabs and natives stirred by German and English tensions, the worst may be feared, yet hope rests on Stanley’s famed pluck and resourcefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinnley
Stanley
Personal Points and Local Appointments Noted
Dr J A Houser formerly of Arcadia Fads has located permanently in Indianapolis Adolph Kahn just returned from Europe serenaded by friends at his residence 128 N Hast St Tuesday evening R F Cook for four years cutter and manager of P H Krauss shirt department has gone to Loninville where he is interested in the custon shirt company Man Wants but Little Here below nor wants that little song when he make his wants known in Taxsty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Houser
Arcadia
Indianapoli
Adolph Kahn
Europe
N. Hastst
R. F. Cook
Cutter
P. H. Krauss
Loninville
Custon Shirt Company
Taxsty
Divorce surge hits Marion county courts in September
Marion county courts see a flood of divorce filings averaging four daily since September 1. Attorneys lament lax Indiana laws and trivial disputes used as foundations for settlements. Wednesday filings include Valera Winer versus Wiford H for failure to provide and cruelty. Jamesd Johnson versus Annie for abandonment and cruelty. Bridget Bowers versus Eli F for frequent fistic acts. Ellen Rugsalloa Benjamin for cruelty and desertion. Hastings dissolution for failure to provide and drunkenness. James KH and Jenny Ward for cruelty and desertion. Mary Bills withdraws divorce bid from Ernest G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Indiana
Valera Winer
Wiford H
Jamesd. Johnson
Annie
Betta
Bridget Bowers
Eli F
Ellen Rugsalloa
Benjamin
Catharine
Albert J. Hastings
Howe
Taylor
James KH
Jenny Ward
Mary Bills
Ernest G
Baptist Convention Officers Elected and Sermons Noted
Fervent amens rose from colored preachers at the Western States and Territories Association as Rev J Smothers of Mississippi prayed for southern safety amid paranoia. Officers elected include Moderator J F Thomas Chicago and Treasurer J P Johnson Chicago. eminent pastors will fill pulpits across colored churches during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Convention
Western States and Territories Association
J. Smothers
Mississippi
South
J. M. Meeks
Second Baptist Church
The
Evantee
Mentor City
J. F. Thomas
Chicago
J. W. Carr
Indianapolis
A. J. Stewart
Topeka
J. L. Coltrop
St. Louis
R. DeBaertiste
Galesburg
J. P. Johnson
William Bejay
Ohio
New Bathel Capital
William Morgan
the Tabernacle
T. Payne
North Indianapolis
Joseph Smothers
Zion Church
E C. Carter
Calvary
J. M. Meeke
Ripley, C
Second Baptist
Charity Drives Aid for Johnstown Sufferers Across Ohio
Residents from Ohio rally support for Johnstown disaster victims. The Sun office reports relief efforts from the free dispensary on Chio at and the Cristian church ladies preparing comforts and supplies. Rev Dr Lucas urged congregations to fund aid as cold nights intensify need and homes are rebuilt.
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Ohio
Clay County
Tk Sun
Johnstown
Lucas
Dr. Incas
Hedges Arrested After Pitchfork Attack Suspect Capture
Deputy sheriff Langenburg arrested Dudley Hedges at Haughville on a charge of assault with intent to kill Zachariah George from several months ago. George was perforated with a pitchfork and spent weeks in the hospital. Weather forecast notes fair weather for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 24 hours ending 8 a m. Sept. 12, 1889.
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Indianapolis
There’s a Brewers Tax Upset in Cincinnati
Sept 10 Cincinnati reports a major protest as the board of equalization added 358632 to brewer tax bills. Some breweries reportedly never paid taxes on their machinery. The note signals broad brewer discontent and potential tax-claim actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Board of Equalization
Gaudaur to Meet Searle in $5,000 Challenge
Louis September 10. James St John says he will back Gaudaur against Searle for $5,000 a side. The race to be rowed in American waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaudaur
Louis
James St. John
Searle
Ex Gov Warmouth Named Collector of New Orleans Port
Washington Sept 10 ex governor Warmouth of Louisiana has been appointed as the collector of the port of New Orleans. The move places a prominent former state executive in a key federal revenue post amid ongoing administrative reshuffles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warmouth
Washington
Louisiana
New Oreans
Corn crop promises largest and best this year in Eagle market
It is said the corn crop will be the largest and best ever known with full ears and no nabins. When the farmer does well, everybody prospers. A big line of caps for children, boys and men, and Sli varieties in shape size and color at the lowest prices in this market. Original Eagle, 7 West Washingtonst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Washingtonst
Great Sea Storm Ravages New York Shore Resorts
A massive ocean storm overwhelmed New York area shores with storm surge and high tides. Ferries struggled, piers and baths damaged, and several resorts from Coney Island to Atlantic City reported ruin. Debris filled streets and many structures were undermined as the storm approached from the West Indies, surpassing the 1873 hurricane in severity.
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New York
Jersey
Fourteenth-st
Battery
Castle Garden
Bath House
Staten Island
Bay
Oak Island
Steamshin
Stanmars
Werza
Bremen
Wisconsin
Queenstown
Rome
Conay Island
Norton’s Point
Oriental Hotel
Swuch
Beer Halle
Brighton Beach
America
Manhattan
Atlantic City
Long Beach
Rockaway Beach
Delaware
United States
Pascare
Annapolis
Swan
Far Rockaway
West Indies
Frank Bird Cuts Rates in Carriage Trade Prank
Charles C Hollis, clerk at Frank Birds Bates house transfer stand, is pursued after a prank involving mock hiring ads for women drivers. A staged joke reveals the dangers of undercutting rates and hints at broader trouble in funeral carriage pricing. Hollis faces mounting scrutiny as Bird vows further cuts to capture business amid competitive pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bird
Hack Rivers
Charles C. Hollis
Bates House
Crown Hill
Columba
Ates
Lidias
N. del
N. Delawarresr
John Fields
Hollis
Fields
Mr. Hollis
Frank
Bevery
Ali
Pracuse
Jean
Got Home Alive and Other City Items
A humorous Indiana clip features Supt Jones of Indianapolis public schools as an absent minded rider who ends up on a Pennsylvania car and nearly walks into a ditch before reaching home. It also follows Deputy Secretary Charles A Young who loves brass bands and circuses, recounts early career in Cambridge Maryland, and ends with news of William Van Buren and a plea for spectacles with a local discount offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Jones
Indianapolis
Alabama
Ilinois
Seventh-sts
Trecar
Charles A. Young
Mr. Young
Oklahoma
Harry
Chiago
Young
onCo
Cambridge
Dorchester County
Maryland
William van Buren
United States
Young van Buren
The Agile Aspirants To OUpPose Simmy In Primaries
A storm of primary activity grips the city as Wednesday votes delegate candidates to aldermanic conventions and Sunday schedules debate rounds. Incumbents Wright and Smith face Thalmann in the third district with strong rumors of Thalmann’s victory. Dr. Taylor not seeking renomination. Hepnolds backed by the Followers battles several rivals in District 1 while District 2 lists seven candidates. No candidates in Districts 4 and 5. Prohibitionist Sylvester Johnson cites attempted stock collateral from Tom Johnson’s company in a dispute tied to Jim Coy. President Hammond of the cable company denies stock certificates before June 16. Ward 18’s contest pits Shuilleton or Marsee against Sim Coy as Otto Gresham downplays mayoral talk, while Sullivan enjoys growing support across numerous precincts. Democrats eye Wednesday’s primary to influence the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Smith
Thalmann
Thalman
Taylor
Hepnolds Dove
George Spahr
W. OW
Pritchard
George Mayer
B.A. Berille
Journal
Sylvester Johnson
Wabash
Sim Coy
Tom Johnson
Shest Car Company
Jim
Hammond
Johnson
Bredton Hold
Wrecked by Wares Coney Island Almost Wined Out
Coney Island is described as completely wrecked by a record high tide. Half of the island east of the pier is submerged and the land between Brighton and Sheepshead is reported to be gone. The event is noted as the highest tide known.
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Coney Island
New York
Brighton
Sheepshead
Daytons Excursion From Indianapolis and Railroad Speculation
The C H D Dayton excursion left Indianapolis with ten travelers as the summer resorter returns home. Tour excursion tickets sell until Sept 30 and are valid through Oct 31. Chicago rates resume Sept 22, noted by Mr Trask of the Journal, who recalls the Panhandle Chicago line. Rumors grow that the C I W may join Vanderbilt interests as the road reduces debt from 300,000 to about 200,000, suggesting a sale or lease may be near.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Trask
B. C
Vanderbilt
Indiana trotting and pacing races open at Exposition grounds
The Indiana Trotting and Pacing Horse Breeders Association held September races at the Exposition grounds. From Tuesday’s program, Optimus won the foals stake, Sunlight struggled, and BR. H. M. captured the association purse in a tight heat battle. Jaywood won the pacing foals heat with clear lead in the final. Wednesday features Bates house stake for two year olds and a four year old pacing race with several entries.
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Indiana
Exposition Grounds
John W. Lort
Harry Walker
Indianapolis
George Bronson
Cambridge City
Nevw- Denison House
Ere
Matt Hare
Optimus
M. Wade
Thomas O’brien
Sunlight
Dale Wilson
Helle Wilson
BR. H. M
C. W. Bria
Faten, C
Billy d
Smock Bros
Billy J
John A
William Christy
Seymour
John Bowen
Bruce
BR. A. W
Cunt Kilf
J. B. Freeman
Crawfordeville
Jaywood
J. M. Blaisdell
Boswell
Bates House
Elopement Romance Between Milwaukee Pair Gastily Placed
Detail of a sensational elopement in Chicago Milwaukee where Catharine Ashmore Aneme of Milwaukee and Theodore Souzo Tomoagawa of Tokio wed after two years acquaintance. The bride, 25, pursued by a masked ceremony arranged by Miss Hale with witnesses Mrs Richardson and Miss Bale. The couple left for New York after the ceremony as Tomoagawa runs embroidery classes and a store in New York. Also reported: 52 African American men indicted in Kiber County for the recent Ruckerville riot.
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Cascago
Milwaukee
Catharine Ashmore
Theodore Souzo Tomoagawa
Tokio
Japan
Theodore Souzo Tomagawa
America
Miss Adams
Thaden
Chicaro
Miss Bale
W. H. Richardson
Rochester seadaman seeks space for floral exhibition fair week
James Vick of Rochester writes Secretary Heron requesting table space 100 by four feet for a floral exhibition during fair week and is expected to receive it. The item also notes local arrests and court actions involving John W. Keeling, Charles Adamson, and domestic disputes, with various fines and outcomes.
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James Vick
Seadaman
Rochester
N. Y
Heron
Board of Agriculture
John Gaughan
Margaret Ritter
Tieben
Gaughan
S. West St
John W. Keel
John W. Kealing
Robert Furguson
Keeling
Justice Feibleman
Chas. Adamson
Kate Denton
Caroline
Louis Ehrman
Louis
Chased by a Mad Mob in Washington Ball Game
The Washington and Hoosiers clash amid threatening skies and strong wind as Umpire McQuade faces a near-riot after a late game decision. Hoosiers win on the field despite a late push by Washington, with Indianapolis scoring 7 to Washington 4 in seven innings. Boston and Chicago games delayed by darkness after 13 innings.
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Wasasxncton
Capital City
Wilmot
Bassett
Beecher
Capt
Glasscock
Hoy
Rooster Hines
Arthur Irwin
Seery
Andrews
Mack
Daly
Pert Mr. Haddock
John Irwin
Denny
Glasecock
Irwin
Buckley
J. Irwin
Mc Ueady
McGeachy
Rusie
A. Irwin
Hines
Sam Wise
Mr. Wise
Mr. Mack
Haddack
Sife
Gissycock
Wiscore
Washington
Hoosiers
Senators
Gingecock
Monade
Washingtons
McQuade
Indianapolis
Loftin Sues Over $3,000 Warehouse Receipt
Loftin, Hx County treasurer, files suit in Judge Howe's court against Charles J. Many and John Osterman. The action revives a $3,000 warehouse receipt tied to a township trustee's order. Osterman named defendant over alleged misappropriation risk as Many presents the order for payment. Loftin seeks return of the amount or a judgment against Many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loftin
Howe
Charles J. Many
John Osterman
John KE. Sullivan
Osterman
Many
Arguments Begun Over City Ad Publication Policy
The suit of James A. and L. G. Dynas seeks to enjoin city officers from official ad publication by THE Sun, heard in Judge Taylor's courtroom Friday afternoon. Plaintiffs challenge a weekly newspaper act they say robs publishers of income, forcing trades of diamonds for paste.
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James A
L. G. Dynas
the Sun
Great Reduction in Price of Funerals
Frank Bird's transfer always in the lead to give the public cheap prices with the best turn-outs in the deity. All south yards two dollars for carriage. Crown Hill eight two fifty. City office Bates House ladies entrance or tel. six three four.
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Frank Bird
Crown Hil
Bates House
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Noble
Tanner
Haines
Commsus
Ind
Fleming
Terra Alta
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Edmondson Opt. Asso
Washington St
Simmy
Otto Gresham
My-Nay —Sullivan
Ward 18
J.T. Shuilleton
Joseph W. Marsee
Shuilliston
Brightweed
Marsee
Courpal
Ingalls Block
Joyce
Gresham
SuNc
Coy
James L. Mitchell
Atap
Ana
Ladietea
Atlanta
Kiber County
Ruckerville
Oley
Moquade Gffes
Belp
Washington Grownas A
Boston
Radbourne
Bennett
Tener
Farrel
Cleveland
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