Sullivan Times offers $10 to Sullivan churches over quoted lines
A letter accuses the Times of misquoting the Union about Bryan and Bryanism. The Sullivan union demands the Times donate $10 to six Sullivan churches via Rev. M. W. Yocum as trustee. They challenge the Times to pay promptly or deny the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Sullivan Times
Indianapolis Sentinel
John S. Bays
Bryan
Sullivan
Rev
M. W. Yocum
Mr. Times
Dreyfus Case Nears Conclusion Amid Farce and Faction Fight
The Dreyfus affair nears closure as factions battle over guilt. The prosecution seeks conviction to shield the army while a former military attache is suspected of betraying France by leaking secrets to Russia, with the case tangled in a wider triple alliance context. The verdict remains uncertain and much of the evidence is questioned.
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Rennes
Dreyfus
Heaven and Earth
France
St. Petersburg
Germany
Austria
Italy
Russia
Berlin
Overhaul at heading factory by Parker of Eagle Machine Works
Mr J A Parker of Eagle Machine Works Terre Haute visited the heading factory to overhaul machinery. Former Hutsonville resident, he aided on railroad survey in the county around 72 73 then Parish Danville now Big Four. He claims to ran the third locomotive manufactured in the United States.
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Flat Rock
J. A. Parker
Eagle Machine Works
Terre Haute
Parker
Hutsonville
Woodworth
Callahan
Danville
United States
Silver Wedding Celebration for Judge Briggs
About fifty guests attended the twenty fifth anniversary of Judge Briggs and his wife on a Saturday evening. Japanese lanterns lit the lawn as guests enjoyed wafers deviled ham sandwiches pickles olives coffee ice cream lemon ice pineapple sherbet and various cakes. The couple received numerous gifts including a solid silver tea set a silver tray and a silver headed cane. Mrs Williams of Evansville and Miss Dana Gravemier of this city gave Miss Elizabeth Riley Briggs a silver cup and spoon. A J McIntosh of Indianapolis sent a silver tray.
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Briggs
Cel
A. J. McIntosh
Indianapolis
Williams
Evansville
Dana Gravemier
Elizabeth Riley Briggs
Forged Document in Dossier Sparks Wariness of France
The text claims a forged document was secretly added to a secret dossier since the trial began and a Col. Henry forgery was excused for army justice. It suggests France nears revolution and notes government orders soldiers to Rennes and special court room searches when the finding is announced.
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Col. Henry
France
Rennes
Orphan Returns to Claim Heir’s Share in Linton
Henry Olgus, once an orphan raised by William Linderman, arrived in Linton after a long absence. Guardian Janice Winters had advertised for him to claim about 3800 from his father’s estate, but the funds went to the county treasury when he vanished. He has since traveled to Indianapolis and New York and just arrived to save his inheritance from being divided this term of court.
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Linton
Henry Olgus
Janice Winters
William Linderman
Olgus
Indianapolis
New York
Prince Bismarck Declares No Intent to Die Yet
An account from the Berlin Bersen Courier describes Sergt Karl Sielhoff delivering a regimental gift and message to Prince Bismarck at Friedrichsruhe. Bismarck, discussing his health, asserts he has no intention of dying, despite long pain from his face and new gout.
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Bismarck
Ioot
Sergt
Karl Sielhoff
Berlin
Bersen
Friedrichsruhe
Schweninger
Varzin
Sielhaff
Donnerwetter
Sielhofft
Deaths From Tremens Plague England
The article notes that delirium tremens kills over 1 000 people annually in England, highlighting the deadly impact of alcohol withdrawal and related disorders across the country.
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England
Griffith Family Reunion at Col Willis Benefield lawn
Surviving Griffith siblings led by Warden H Griffith of Marshall Illinois and Dr W T Griffith of Washington Illinois join 86 relatives and friends for a day of feasting and memories at Col Willis Benefield's summer home near the fair grounds. Capt Patten delivered a talk on making something from nothing and Miss Glenn Patten performed selections as Joe Reed shared ponies and Col Benefield recalled bygone days. An excellent group photo was taken by DeVol before tears of joy and farewell.
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Major Griffith
Warden H. Griffith
Marshall
Ill
W. T. Griffith
Washington
J. B. Patten
Indianapolis
Zerilda J. Reed
Our City
Willis Benefield
Fair Grounds
Howdy Do
Capt. Patten
Glenn Patten
Kentucky
Joe S. Reed
Col. Benefield
Will Eaton
Sutsonville, IL
DeVol
Lee Straight Pull Rifle Demonstrated At Plymouth Exposition
A large gathering of army officers and officials inspected the Lee straight-pull rifle at the Royal hotel in Plymouth. J T Armstrong explained the weapon, highlighting its lighter weight, simpler breech, faster loading with clips, and potential to fire up to fifty rounds per minute. The rifle has been adopted by the US Navy, with the Lee-Metford and Lee Turnbolt also shown.
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Navy
Plymouth
London
Royal Hotel
J. T. Armstrong
Armstrong’s Company
Davenport
Lee
United States
Lee-Metford
Armstrong
Father notes son's extravagant tastes threaten marriage
A Cincinnati Enquirer item quotes a father saying Fe, a young man, has extravagant tastes and may not suit his daughter's hopes for marriage. The daughter concedes he wants her as a wife.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Rightly Viewed and Truthful Habits in a College World
A father questions whether his daughter will return from college wiser. The exchange suggests prudence and honesty, warning against becoming a slave of habit while valuing practical judgment and moral instruction.
Old German Generals
The two oldest German generals are Major General Lucas von Cranach and General Field Marshal von Blumenthal, who have served seventy one and seventy years respectively.
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Lucas von Cranach
von Blumenthal
Blue Butter from Indian Cows Surprises Dairy Scene
In India, butter produced from the thin milk of native cows turns blue rather than yellow. This unusual color variation has drawn attention among producers and consumers and sparked curiosity about its cause and implications.
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India
Wheelmen Bring Wheel Parliament To Austria
The war becomes a parliamentary institution in Austria with 425 members increasingly using wheel transportation. A room will be provided inside the reichsrath to accommodate these machines, and daily the number of wheel deputies grows, promising a united presence on wheels in politics.
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Austria
Reichsrath
Young Man Challenges Duel After Insult
A heated exchange ends with a bold taunt to fight and a crowd-pleasing retort that the challenger should face Spain. The verbal showdown leaves the pursuer with his pride intact as the crowd applauds the outcome.
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Spain
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