Farewell in the Central Ave church pulpit
The M E conference at Central avenue church witnessed the farewell between Bishops Taylor and Mallalieu. Taylor, bound for Africa to oversee mission work, exchanged a brief kiss with Mallalieu before departing. The gathering featured Rev John Hill and Rev Hamilton as well as discussions on foreign missions and pensions. References to abolition, Y M C A roots, and early Indiana church history appear in anecdotes about past leaders.
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M. E
Centralave
Taylor
Malalieu
Mallalieu
Africa
John Hill
Indiana Conference
Mr. Hamilton
Christian Educator
Reedmen’s Aid Society
South
Rust
Freedmen’s Aid and Southern Educational Society
Indianapolis
New Hampshire
Rey
Dimmitt
Martinsville
Methodist Parsonage
J. B. Hamilton
John Brown
Hamilton
Indiana
Illinois
Central Ave
B. R. Cowan
Cincinnati
Leonard
Jesus Christ
World’s Fair Parliament of Religions
United States
Hell
Lincoln
Old Johnson Building Might Be Demolished on Washington St
Building Inspector Pendergast recommends razing the 1847 Johnson building on Washington Street to make way for a newer structure. The owner Moses Johnson of Philadelphia and city agent W.B. Barkley must appear September 21 before the Board of Works. The three story red front landmark has housed offices and storerooms and hosted notable figures. The fire worsened damage but walls remain. carving a modern replacement has been debated for years.
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Pendergast
Board of Works
Johnson
Washington St
Indiana Bank
Moses Johnson
Philadelphia
W.8 Barkley
Moses I. Johnson
Washingtonst
Oliver H. Smith
Gov. Wallace
John Coburn
John Cavan
Wm. A. Ketcham
John L. Ketcham
U. S&s
Daniel McDonald
Berry R. Sulgrove
John B. Dillon
Indiana
Solomon Claypool
Hiram Brown
Wm. Quarles
Robt. Walpool
John E. Bradley
Simon Yandes
John Caryen
Joanson
King in Hole as Durant Murder Case Moves Forward
San Francisco Sept 20 Geo B King Emanuel church organist testified in the Durant trial. Prosecution oversight freed him from two key questions and he was recalled. King said Durant appeared agitated in the church and a bloody fingerprint mark on a mirror shelf may link him. King insisted he saw nothing to implicate Durant. His father urged false identification, but King refused to alter his sworn statement. King will be recalled to testify again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Geo. B. King
Emanuel Church
Durant
King
Theodore Durant
Cruel Punishment of Boy by Stepmother in New York
Eight year old Burrell Bayard was tied by the leg and waist to a grape vine for days, denied food, and exposed to sun and rain. The alleged abuse occurred in Brooxbury as a police court heard testimony, with the stepmother later becoming a mother and not yet arrested.
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Brooxury
N. Y
Eiwenst
Burrell Bayard
Haughey May Testify In Coffin Trial Deliberations
At the Coffin trial W B Nutting of the Boston branch testified that remittances to Indianapolis were timely and that goods sold in New England bore the Indianapolis company's name. He described post fire ownership shifts, a stock base of about 18000, and a cover up remark by Percival Coffin. The trial's pace lagged, with prosecutors hoping to wrap soon and Haughey's testimony queued.
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W. B. Nutting
Boston
Indianapolis Cabinet Company
Indianapolis Company
New England
Indianapolis
Thomas Pierce
Nutting
Pierce
Percival Coffin
Bristol, Comn
Home Company
Indianapolis National Bank
U. S
Wooten
Hays
Schuyler C. Haughey
Haughey Way
John W. Kern
Theodore P. Taughey
Michigan City
Prayer for the Pope and the Papal States in Rome Crisis
Catholic leaders in Indianapolis plan prayers on Sunday for the pope's temporal power and independence of the papal states, recounting Rome's 1870 capture. Father Gavish and Bishop Chatard discuss restoration hopes and caution about a cash purchase of Rome, noting Vatican residence and past confiscations.
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Pope Beo
Papal States
Italy
Vatican
Indianapolis
Chatard
Iather Gavish
District of Columbia
Rome
Napoleon III
Cavour
Victor Jimanuel
Quirinal Palace
Holy See
College of the Propaganda
Urban
Arthur
American College At
Father Gavish
Unclear Local Ad Cites Tonic and Stables Item
An old style classified ad mentions Lemon Tonic Laxative and large bottlesters promising energy appetite and clear brain for $2.50. The notice lists hacks to Crown Hill with a $2.50 and $8.00 cab fare to Crown Hill, a telephone number 1061 and Booth's stables and stoves. Frank Butts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown Hi Hill
Crown Hill
Booth’s .Stables
Frank Butts
London bankers offer for Valkyrie Defender race
A London bankers firm cabled Lord Dunraven offering 1000 pounds for a race between Valkyrie and Defender in English waters at once. If delayed, they will race anywhere except American waters. Dunraven and Iselin are out of the city and likely to resist a quick European voyage for 5000 dollars. Defender is anchored off City Island, Valkyrie nearly ready to sail home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Dunraven
Valkyrie
Defender
American
Dunraven
Iselin
Europe
Fight for Jay county sheriff seat ends in court ruling
In 1892 Gilbert won a second term as Jay county sheriff but died weeks later. Culbertson was appointed, then English won in 1894 and died before qualifying. Culbertson’s successor refused to surrender. lower court ruled against Culbertson and the supreme court upheld it Friday. Talmage takes Washington call. Rev. Dr. Talmage to join First Presbyterian Church Washington as associate pastor, likely Oct 10 installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Jay County
J.S. Culbertson
John English
J. & Linkhauer
Culbertson
Supreme Court
Talmage
New York
First Presbyterian Church
Washington
Byron Sunderland
Senator Peffer Buys Weekly Paper for Journalism Return
Toruxa September reports Senator Peffer has purchased a weekly paper in town and plans to return to journalism after his senate term ends. The move signals a shift from legislative work to editorial pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toruxa
Peffer
Senate
Amusements at the Park draw large Thursday audience
Amusement notices report 2 481 patrons watched Wild West and Scout at the Park, praised the show as a banner audience. Monday next the London belles company starts a half week engagement at the Park with thirty pretty girls and several comedians. English's opera house demand for Superba on Thursday exceeds supply. more showings Friday night and Saturday matinee and night. Lemon Tonic Laxative advertised for energy appetite and clear brain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Park
London Belles Company
Opera House
Superba
Schooner Penokee Reported Lost With All Hands
Milwaukeee Sept 20 The coal laden schooner Penokee from Buffalo is believed lost with eight crew after leaving Erie no news has been seen or heard since. A waterspout near Point Aux Barques matches the appearance of the Penokee description and may identify the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Buffalo
Erie
Point Aux Barquese
Train collision near Oderan kills twelve in Saxony
A collision between a 1200 soldier train and a freight near Oderan Saxony on Friday demolished several cars. Twelve dead and sixty injured, with many others missing and possibly trapped in debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Oderan
Saxony
Slaves Smuggled to United States via Atlanta Fair Scheme
San Francisco federal officers probe a case in which two noted Chinese slave dealers allegedly brought 250 Chinese laborers into the United States as actors for the Atlanta fair. Authorities believe actors were sourced in New York and purchased as slaves, with the group entering at Ogdensburg, New York after passing through Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
San Francisco
New York
Vancouver
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Yank Sullivan Likely Referee for Corbett Fitzsimmons Fight
New York Sept 20 In the absence of Corbett s representative the selection of a referee for the Dallas fight was postponed to the day before the contest Yank Sullivan is expected to serve as the referee if confirmed by all parties the report says Sullivan may officiate the match between Corbett and Fitzsimmons in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
New York
Corbett
Dallas
Yank” Sullivan
He Has Gone Rather Than Have the U S Demand His Recall
Washington Sept 20 Albert Gombona of the Venezuelan legation, arrested in New York for insulting women, left for home on the advice of Minister Andrade. Third Day at Chickamauga Chattanooga Sept 20 The third day of the National park dedication drew larger crowds than before. The parade was a great success with formal exercises inside a big tent, presided over by Vice-president Stevenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineron
Albert Fombana
Legation
New York
Andrade
Chickamauga
Cuattranooga
Stevenson
City Laboratory
Court House
Rollo Oglesbie
Secretary of State’s Office
National S. of V
Ia Knoxville
Tenn
D. F. Martin
Bowling Green
Fair Grounds
Washington St
John Perrin
Everson Sr
Cincinnati
Brutus
Eugene
Bridget Sullivan
Fred
Sophia Thiemann
Chas
Lena Shaer
Willard
Sallie Hannon
Odenthal
Duaras
Jacob Mattlene
Hazel Jones
D. O. Adams
Charlie Fisher
Franklin Romburg
James C. Christie
Henrietta Sedenburg
John Glenn
Albert R. Martin
Daisy Leighton
John Rigby
Jennie Keller
Jacob A. Hawes
Mary M. Larimore
Two Fires Do Major City Warehouse and Factory Burn
In St Louis on Friday morning the coffee importing house of C F Blanke at 8 Second street burned, with losses around 100000. In Cincinnati on Friday the desiccating works burned, causing about 50000 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
C. F. Blanke
Cincinnati
Collision Off Tyne Injures Steamer Constantine
The steamers Constantine and Trevethick collided near the Tyne mouth on Friday. The Constantine was cut at the water line and run ashore, with her crew rescued by life lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowpox
Constantine
Trevethick
Tyne
Bank Tellers Embezzle Funds in Chicago Bank
Chicago today reports Joseph N. Wilson a receiving teller stole seven thousand dollars from the National Bank of Illinois and Benjamin B. Jones a paying teller is charged with twelve thousand eight hundred dollars. Their scheme used dummy entries to balance accounts as shortages grew. No trace of the two embezzlers has been found. authorities suspect they fled to Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph N. Wilson
National Bank of Illinois
Benjamin B. Jones
Mexico
Safe and Sound After Bank Ruins Fire Outcome
The Indiana National Bank vault was opened and the books remained intact despite the fire. Money, books, and accounts were safe as workers dismantle unsafe walls. The Pettis building will be rebuilt, and Western Union remains displaced from its old quarters due to greater damage.
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Indiana National Bank
Pettis
Western Union Company
Condit
Commercial Club
Croker Protests and Split Threat in New York Democracy
Richard Croker returned aboard the Columbia at Fire Island signaling a potential split in New York politics. A contest delegation led by ex-Mayor Grace heads to the Syracuse convention while Croker, claiming to be out of politics, says he will not attend the state convention and may influence party unity or division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Columbia
Fire Island
Richard Croker
Syracuse
Grace
Croker
England
Butler Denounces Tillman as Liar and Thief in Convention Row
Gen M C Butler arrived in Contumera and issued a card attacking Senator Tillman for alleged falsehoods at Wednesday's constitutional convention. He said Tillman is a liar and coward and joked he would be indicted for assault if he kicked him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contumera
D. C
M. C. Butler
Tillman
King Humbert Pardons Sicilian Rioters on Anniversary
Roz September 20 The Italian king Humbert grants pardons to all Sicilian rioters sentenced to less than ten years in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roz
Humbert
New Style of Destroyer Shatters Glass with Diamond
In St Louis on September 20 an unknown miscreant has ruined thousands of dollars worth of plate glass windows along business streets by scratching them with a diamond over the past three nights.
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St. Louis
Walter Foster Sets Half Mile World Record in Napa
Walter Foster of Napa California rode a half mile on Friday Sept 20 pacing in 0.5045 seconds to establish a new world record. The event highlights a standout performance in local racing circles in Napa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napa
Cal
Walter Foster
Cholera Cases Reported with Fatality in ConsTaNTINOFLE
Several cholera cases reported in ConsTaNTINOFLE with one death. Sun readers urged to see full style hats priced at 1.60. Dalton, hatter, Bates house. Bookcases offered by Wm L Elders. Hats for men advertised at 27 N Pennsylvania St BHonton's Hat Store.
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Constantinofle
Sun
Dalton, Hatter
Bates House
Wm, L. Elders
Bhonton’s
Pennsylvaniast
Langtry jewels stolen from London bank on forged order
Loxton reports that Lily Langtry’s jewel box valued at $200,000 was obtained from Union Bank on August 24 with a forged order. Mrs Langtry, returning from the continent, sent for her jewels on Thursday and learned they had been stolen. Scotland Yard detectives are investigating but have no clue to the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Loxton
Lily Langtry
Union Bank
Food exhibit to be larger in November display
The upcoming November food exhibit will surpass the previous event with a larger display as fall brings ready winter market products. Twenty five foreign manufacturers have rented space while home industries show growing interest. The event will be run entirely by the home association with floor space priced to ensure financial success. Mrs M L Davis was injured Thursday at Ohio and Pennsylvania streets by a wheelman who stopped to assist and she was taken home to 205 Ash Street.
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Home Association
M. L. Davis
Ohio
Pennsylvania-sts
Davis
Sha
Ash-st
Entreaty Letter on Concealed Weapon From Henry County Farmer
A pencil note addressed to Mayor Denny from a Henry county farmer requests permission to carry a revolver. The mayor replies he cannot grant such authority and advises the man to seek local officials, noting the state statutes are not within his jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry County
Indnoplis
Ind
Sitteran
Flo
He'd Heard of Sharks And He Carried a Gun to Protect Himself
Ed Thompson, a Kokomo farmer, arrived in Indianapolis to collect money owed his brother and was jailed for carrying a concealed weapon. He told Judge Stubbs that his life had been threatened for six months and he carried the revolver for defense and to protect the cash. The judge held him to be a traveler and released him. An Ipswich fire report notes a blaze damaging the town's business district.
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Ed Thompson
Kokomo
Jubbs
J. W. Churchill
Indianapolis
Stubbs
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Mallissey
Central-ave
Blanche Lamont
T. P. Haughey
U.S
Safe and Sound
If Croker
Mrs. Langer
Ipswich
Teswich
Uep
R. Popp
N. Pennsyymnia
H. I. Spiegel
Vermont-st
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