Vrooman blasts colleges as centers of practical atheism
Walter Vrooman, speaking in Ruskin hall, said universities and Chicago U. foster practical atheism. He argued graduates become teachers and fear Boss Croker more than God if they go to New York. He derided inventors and presidents, condemning Rockefeller and Wanamaker as ruthless, comparing Wanamaker to Napoleon.
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Witi Cago
Walter Vrooman
Ruskin’ Hall
Steinway Hall
Universities of the World
Chicago University
New York
Boss Croker
Vrooman
Stevenson
Fulton
Morse
Edison
United States
Rockefeller
Wanamaker
Napoleon
Europe
Paris
Prohibition Conference Voices Political Tactics
At the Prohibition Conference in the M C A building leaders push political organization and a party formation. Edward W. Clark urges party loyalty while J S Sproul recounts effective township organization. John Ratliff argues closing half the saloons would double drinking, and Joseph Hon proposes voter pairing to push an earlier liquor vote. Mayoral nominee Dungan attends Atlas meeting.
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M. C
A. Cole
Evansville
Edward W.clark
Clark
J. S. Sproul
Indianapolis
J. S.sproul
John Ratliff
Marion
Joseph Hon
Ladoga
Dingan’s
Atlas Engine Works
Parry's
Atkins
Malleable Iron Works
Brown-Ketcham Company
Dungan
Atlas
Salt of the Earth from Alma-Bromo Spring touted by Alma Sanatorium
For over ten years the Alma-Bromo Spring product from Alma Michigan has been used by the Alma Sanitarium physicians to treat liver and kidney diseases and constipation. The staff reports hundreds of cases with perfectly satisfactory results and claims no artificial or patent ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Mich
Alma Sanitarium
Chemical Laboratory
Patent Medicine Factory
State Populist Committee Debates Mid-Roader Fusionist Merger
The state populist committee met on Wednesday to consider uniting the mid-roaders and fusionists. Fusionists express contrition for allying with Democrats in the last campaign, saying they were betrayed by Indiana Democratic managers.
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Mid-Roaders
Indiana
Trust Companies and Bonded Surety Business
State auditor George A. Bingham affirms trust companies may legally engage in bonded surety, but a 50 percent premium reserve is required for such business. Auditor Hart urges restricting trust companies to trust work and shifting surety to bonded surety firms, wary of small firms taking excessive risks on road contract bonds.
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George A. Bingham
State Auditor’s Office
Hart
Indianapolis
Bingham
Indiana preacher wed in Norfolk after war romance
Rev. John William Briscoe of Upland Indiana 24 and Mattie Cornelia White 20 of Norfolk Virginia married here after meeting at a religious service during the Spanish American War Briscoe joined the navy in 1898 and later studied for the Methodist ministry at Taylor University They plan missionary work in Dakota after wedding and studies together
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Norfolk
John William Briscoe
Upland
Ind
Mattie Cornelia White
Briscoe
Navy
Norfolk Navy Yard
Miss White
Taylor University
Dakota
Patrol of Greenacre Guards Captured Near Reit Siding
A South Africa dispatch reports Lieut Rebow's patrol of Greenacre guards was surrounded near Reit Siding. After stubborn resistance the patrol was captured. One Royalist killed and two seriously wounded. A sergeant crossing the river for support drowned.
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London
War Office
South Africa
Greenacre Guards
Rebow
Reit Siding
Retow
Funeral Day at Canton for McKinley Draws 20,000
A tearful procession fills Market Street as 20,000 gather at the Canton court house for President McKinley’s funeral. Troop A and the Eighth Ohio lead the cortege with Army and Navy guards, while Senator Hanna and Roosevelt attend, crowds overflow, and hospitality greets visitors ahead of Thursday's events.
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Canton
Court House
McKinley
Market-st
Gyger
Col
Volrath
Eighth Ohio
Canton G. A. Ft
Army
Navy
Roosevelt
Inlaw
Cowles
Foster
Gallagher
Murphy
Holan
Schmunk
Doran
Cleveland
Washington
Hanna
Ohio Guard
Great Parade Underway in Chicago on Thursday
Chicago reports final preparations for Thursday’s parade. About 75 thousand organization members plan to participate as volunteers join each hour. The event starts at 2 p m with school activities replaced by memorial services and churches set for special services. Business will be largely suspended.
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Chicago
Births Deaths and Marriages Page Summary
Births list several newborns with parent names and addresses. Deaths include Maggie Welch and Jay Tivett among others with ages, homes, and causes. A long list of marriages pairs many local individuals with spouse names. Property notes follow, detailing multiple residences and structures with estimated values.
Counterfeit fears rise as Tom Halls returns to Indianapolis
Secret Service officer Tom Halls arrives back in Indianapolis after a covert tour linked to an anarchist hunt. He expects counterfeit money to surface during the state fair crowds, noting unusually few cases this year. He cites prosperity as increasing careful money handling and mentions four pending court cases this fall. In Chicago, Pauline Klein and her 19 month old daughter Lina died after she turned on gas, deserted by her husband.
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Halls
Paulina
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Fast Kidney Relief
Indianapolis residents can verify the evidence for Doan's Kidney Pills which claim to cure kidney pain and irregular secretions. William H. Banks of 51 Foundry St reports rapid relief after using a box from Henry J. Huder's drug store, with Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo as sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Indianapolis
Dean
William H. Banks
James Murray
Henry J. Huder
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Carter & CO
Meridian St
Ind
Union Station Schedule Minute Details
Schedule note shows departure at 7:00 a.m. and return leaves at 7:00 p.m. from Cincinnati.
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Union Station
Cincinnati
Winchester Mass Meeting Urges Senate Seat Expulsion
A mass meeting at Winchester Tennessee adopted a resolution urging Tennessee legislators to vote for expulsion of Wellington from the United States Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Winchester
Tennessee
Wellington
United States Senate
Severe storm threatens hurricane on Virginia and Carolina coasts
A severe storm in Norfolk indicates a possible hurricane by weekend. Many vessels seek shelter in Hampton Roads as the gale sweeps the Virginia and Carolina coasts.
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Norfolk
Virginia
Carolina
Hampton Roads
Dayton Manager Confirms Cleveland Baseball Role
Dayton manager William R. Armour announced he will manage the Cleveland baseball team next season confirming earlier reports. The Dayton champions project Armour as a key executive for Cleveland in the upcoming year.
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Dayton
Wm. R. Armour
Cleveland
A Cure for Dysentery and Diarrhoea Endorsed
A traveler recounts taking Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to cure diarrhoea before a bicycle trip and again to treat a dysentery attack. The testimonial cites two doses before starting and during travel, praising the remedy's effectiveness.
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F. L. Taylor
New Albany
Bradford County
Ward
Waceyville Messenger
Chamberlain
Train Fare to Chicago and Return on Weekend Route
The Lake Erie and Western along with Lake Shore Michigan Southern offer a $2.00 Chicago round trip on Saturday night September 21. Depart Indianapolis at 10 p.m. Berths and chairs reserved at city office 28 S. Minois St.
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Lake Erie
Lake Shore Michigan
Indianapolis
S. Minois St
Overland Limited from Chicago to the West
Chicago and Northwestern advertises the Overland Limited departing Chicago at 6 30 p m for a three day journey with unrivaled scenery varied routes all meals in dining cars and buffet library cars with barber Two other fast trains at 10 00 a m and 11 30 p m daily Daily personally conducted tourist car excursions to California Oregon and Washington Apply to ticket agent or address Cleveland Cin Ohio
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Chicago
Overland Limited
California
Oregon
Washington
Cleveland
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Newport
Cincinnati, CO
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National Biscuit Company
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Aids
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Woodlawn-ave
de Otis
Lily Lombard
Airl
Maggie M. Welch
Willard-st
Jay Tivett
Temple-ave
John Christena
Sturm Ave
Nellie B. Lovelace
Hill Ave
Sophia Voorhis
Massachusetts Ave
Christina Glade
Charles St
Charlotte McFarland
E. St. Clatist
Edward Wells
Fayette St
John Nora
Anna Brill
John M. McFadden
Katie Lyons
Cecil L. Byers
Cloe Lyda
John Green
Alpha M. Wilder
Joseph F. Bandher
Lida
E. Austin
Edward R. Heater
Catherine Emmet
William G. Prahm
Laura Kimman
Emil Bader
Martha Klcetzke
Bert Elbert Shirley
Laura Mae Hayes
Rollen J. Osborne
Gussie Werner
John Carroll
Hannah DeLaney
William N. Rich
Pearl M. Steth
Simeon Ham
Carrie Kinister
Martin Kuppler
Cora Belle Hinkle
Albert Fortune
Mabel D. Turpin
Nerber Lee Searcy
Myrtle Carver
Harry C. Edwards
Lillian A. David- Sam
Alfred T. Rapp
Elizabeth I. Gough
Charles Marley
Fannie Palmer
August Pippert
Etta Lee Helms
Frank V. Hawkins
Elsie L. Turner
Otto C. Keller
Susanna Dutton
Clarence V. Barker
Sadie C. Auchenbaugh
John W. Crossman
Mamie Wray
Adolph H. Kaiser
Frances Winterder
Malachy Collins
Katie Dugan
Susan Tomlinson
Tremont Ave
Maggie Bauer
Reisner St
J. Willett
Eugene and
Annette-sta
Wm. H. Frank
Wolcott St
Tom Halls
Secret Service
Pauline Klein
Varic
Cele
Ian
Honest
DR. Tomson
Council of Physicians of the Tomson Medical Institute
Terre Haute
Terre
Lafayette
Marvel
Marvel CO
Evans Cuewroart Co
Incixnati, C
U.S. A
Druggisia
Regi
Brown
Bates House
Washington St
Ferger
Alwave
Drosgtti Chichester
Via
Peace
Oak
Sar Rug CO. CO
Washington Street
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