Moses Ashworth the First Regular Indiana Missionary
Correspondent reports on Moses Ashworth, first regularly appointed Methodist preacher in Indiana, his grave at Prairie Chapel site desecrated and later located stone fragments. The note traces Ashworth’s early circuits, appointments, and the rise of itinerant ministry in Indiana and Tennessee, ending with a call for proper reparation.
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Pioneer of Methodism in Indiana and Tennessee figure
The text recalls Moses Ashworth as a tall sober local preacher remembered for his seriousness. It notes he located the second time late in life and that he died near Mount Vernon, Indiana, with the author hinting he was a pioneer of Methodism in Indiana and potentially Tennessee.
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Prince of Preachers at Maxinkuckee Assembly
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Culver Indiana reports Rev David Francis delivering the morning address on a Prince of the Pulpit in the Land of Song and Welsh preaching tradition. Waggoner spoke on India with idols and curios. Shuey led a Jonah Bible study. A grand musical concert and various classes filled the day amid arrivals from several Indiana towns.
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Indianapolis Journal
Culver
Ind
W. H. Waggoner
International School of Missions
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Thomas J. Shuey
David Francis
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Paxton Hood
Christmas Evans
J. T. Shuey
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Fortville
Millie G. Lyons
Cecil Whitesell
Flora
F. W. Freeman
Cincinnati
Zella
Zada M. Ackerman
Lowell
Lena M.todd
Minnie Mayhill
Lillian Nowels
Gertha Smith
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Veterans Gather At Rome City For Grand Army Of The Republic Event
Special to the Indianapolis Journal at Rome City Indiana reports veterans from multiple wars assembling on GA R grounds. Rev Frank C Bruner past chaplain delivered a eulogy on General Graunt and spoke on the evolution of the pioneer arguing Darwinian and divine evolution themes and linking all things to divinity.
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Rome City
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Grand Army of the Republic
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Creatore’s Italian Band Draws Record Crowds at Winona
At Winona lake crowds reach record levels as Creatore and a 55 piece Italian band perform for four days. An estimated 12,000 on the grounds with 200 more expected tonight on special trains. The concerts fill the auditorium daily and attract thousands outside. Musicians and leader receive high praise for captivating performances.
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Warsaw
Ind
Creatore
Winona Lake
Park
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Winona
Figures Show June Oil Runs and Stocks Rise
June reports from Indiana and Buckeye pipelines show runs totaling 2,034,043 barrels and shipments at 1,996,288 barrels, with stocks up by 37,579.97 barrels. Ohio and Indiana daily figures indicate June runs at 1,848,444 barrels and shipments at 1,911,500 barrels, while July averages show 59,305 barrels run per day and 64,377 shipped per day. Stocks on hand reach 5,920,295 barrels by June, with refined oils also declining in July.
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Indianapolis Journal
Montpelier
Ind
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Buckeye Pipe Line Company
Ohio
Indiana
United States Pipe Line Company
Service Orders and Navy Assignments Muscled Across Posts
Army orders detail promotions, college detail for Grayson Heist Paul Hayne and Frederick Coleman at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. Multiple lieutenant extensions and transfers to San Francisco and California duty announced. Navy orders modify crew assignments including White Bookwalter Theleen Foley Cocke Mudd Cheatham Ammen Sullivan De Ryder Cartwright Jaenicke Rundquist Anderson Emery Heil Healey Morin Rorschach Ballard Danielak Mitchell Venable Higgins Cotter and others amid shipyard and fleet postings.
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Cal
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William Cramp & Sons’ Ship and Engine Building Company
Philadelphia
E. G. Higgins
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Slump of the trusts report in Philadelphia Record
The Philadelphia Record surveys explanations for the broad stock market decline. It cites a Bulls vs Bears clash in Wall Street as one theory but argues the drop spans many stocks and reflects broader economic laws rather than a single transient cause. It notes giants like Morgan Rockefeller and Whitney could not prevent the reaction.
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Andrew Carnegie
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New York
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Thrice a Millionaire Liabilities at 374 855
Edward L. Dwyer, thrice a millionaire, filed for bankruptcy in New York with liabilities at 374 855 and assets at 150. Born in Connecticut forty three years ago, he grew rich in Mexico and Chicago wheat speculation, later marrying a much older New York duchess who left him a large estate. He served briefly in the Marine Corps at Brooklyn Navy Yard before discharge.
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Edward JL. Dwyer
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West
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Marine Corps
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Manila
Rochester Frost Fails to Bring Expected Knight Crowd
Rochester Ind August 14 The Knights of Pythias Indiana brigade review drew the largest local turnout since a Bryan visit, yet only 184 knights lined up far below promises of 800 to 1500. Fulton county residents, Park speakers Shafer and Zimmerman, Lt Governor Gilbert and others filled the day with a well attended park program and a lively band concert.
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Indianapolis Journal
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Ind
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Noftiger’s Park
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Shafer
W. Zimmerman
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Degree of Pocahontas convention meets in Muncie
The Eighth district convention of the Degree of Pocahontas opened at Red Men's hall in Muncie with Miss Olivina Carpenter South Bend and other state officers present. Mrs. Rozella Brady of Warsaw presided as great keeper of records, while Dr J S Coffman welcomed attendees.
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South Bend
Kate Callahan
Indianapolis
Carnival A Success At Lafayette Parade Crowds Cheer
Red Men from across the state led a parade through Lafayette marking the carnival’s highlight amid rain dampening the mood earlier. Thousands lined Main street to watch as bands Battery C and city officials joined the procession. Carnival managers hail the event a huge success with crowds enthusiastic despite the afternoon shower.
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Indianapolis Journal
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Ind
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Professor Conners
Indianapolis
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Youtsey Testifies in Goebel Case Details Powers Bond
Henry Youtsey told the Georgetown court of three hours on the stand that in January 1901 he signed a false affidavit for Caleb Powers to secure a reversal of a life sentence. He said Powers signed a separate agreement promising to keep the truth secret and return the affidavit within 15 days. The document, kept by Youtsey and later seen by a grand jury, was produced in court. The testimony also described letters and events tied to Powers and the Goebel murder conspiracy.
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Cervera resigns as navy chief of staff after surrender
Madrid reports Vice Admiral Cervera, who surrendered to the American fleet off Santiago de Cuba, has resigned the post of chief of staff of the navy. He was appointed to the position in December 1902.
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New York Financier Sees Stock Buyback as Genius Move
Analyzing a 4 percent stock, a New York financier argues directors could use part of the company’s 6 million cash reserve to buy common shares as a treasury investment. He suggests buying at market prices could yield 15 percent returns or more, surpassing bank deposit rates and rivaling past bold corporate maneuvers.
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New York
Treasury
Bris- Haney
Soothing something for teething mothers and children
A vintage advertisement touts a teething remedy used for over fifty years by millions of mothers. It claims to soothe the child and ease pain, cure wind colic, regulate the bowels, and treat diarrhoea whether from teething or other causes. Sold worldwide by druggists.Mrs via show’s Soothing nets cents a bottle.
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