Armstong & Co Catalog Ad from Indianapolis Listing
A historical ad from WM. H. Armstrong & Co. at 16 and 226 S. Meridian Street Indianapolis Indiana features stock listings by county, including Geneva and Zionsville, and a range of goods for invalids such as reclining chairs wheeled couches electric belts and desiccators. The page also notes railroad and bank stock names and various insurance securities.
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Geneva
Ind
WM. H. Armstrong & CO
S. Meridian Street
Indianapolis
Growth of Methodism Reported at Vincennes Conference
The Indianapolis Journal item notes the Methodist Conference at Vincennes on September 1 with Rev E S Dunham leading the evangelical service and Bishop Walden chairing. Reports cover Preachers' Aid Society finances, 10000 miles by Secretary Beach, 1000 conversions, district missions, and a conference adjournment after a busy session.
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Indianapolis Journal
Vincennes
Ind
Dunham
Walden
Hayes
Evanston, NL
Garret Biblical Institute
Levi Gilbert
Cincinnati
Western Christian Advocate
J. A. Sargent
Moore's Hill District
E. Eae
Central Avenue
J. M. Baxter
Saas
Doddridge
Bloomington
Home Missionary Society Meets in Winchester
Winchester Indiana September 18 The Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Richmond district opened a two day session for its eleventh annual meeting. The gathering drew a large attendance with four district officers present including Mrs L A Betts Centerville president Mrs F F Thorn vice president Mrs L H Bunyan Richmond corresponding secretary and C Bene Middletown secretary youth. Mrs J Norris of Winchester gave a welcome address which was graciously replied by Mrs Lewis King of Richmond. The Rev M E Nethercutt of Richmond spoke on Applied Christianity.
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Indianapolis Journal
Winchester
Ind
Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Richmond
L. A. Betts
Centerville
F. F. ‘Thorn
L. H. Bunyan
C. B.ene
Middletown
J. Norris
Lewis King
M. E. Nethercutt
Ministers Gather for Yearly Meeting on Ministry and Oversight
Plainfield Ind September meeting on ministry and oversight organized with John T Hadley and Martha Newlin as clerks. Ministers from across the country attend including Rev John Henry Douglass of California in service for fifty years. Visiting ministers listed. talks by Rev David Hadley on evangelistic services and Elbert Russell on why the unconverted do not attend church followed by a general discussion.
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Indianapolis Journal
Plainfield
Ind
John T. Hadley
Martha Newlin
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
John Henry Douglass
California
Harriet Green
London
Eng
Margaret EB
Eliott
Baltimore
Dommion
Tilman Oben
Pasadena
Cal
Mary M. Brown
Ions Beach
Matilda Cox
Towa
al Johnson
Richmond
Lewis I. Hadley
Ohio
Benjamin H. Albertson
Haviland
Kan
David Hadley
Elbert Russell
Chicago University
Annual Dunkards Meeting Preparations in Goshen
Great preparations are underway in Goshen Indiana as the German Baptists prepare to host the northern Indiana district meeting of the German Baptist Church at the Jackson township church near New Paris on October 1 and 2. About two thousand delegates from forty churches in northern Indiana and southern Michigan are expected, with lodging at local farmhouses and meals priced at 11 cents each in the dining hall.
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Indianapolis Journal
Goshen
Ind
Indiana
Jackson Township
New Paris
Michigan
Assembly to Oppose Meeting Grounds and Stop Passenger Trains
Preparations will be made to accommodate the assembly with a telephone and mail service installed. Many prominent speakers are expected alongside regular ministers and district delegates.
Ministerial Candidates Advanced and Circuit Boundaries Change
In Peru Indiana on September 18 the United Brethren St Joseph Conference reports ministers advancing and circuit boundary adjustments. N H Thomas of Warsaw licensed to preach. D B Kess of Lafayette and M M Lacount of Colburn admitted as full members. Several named presiding elders named. some ministers not yet stationed. Organizational changes accompany the session. In Anderson Indiana the Y M C A confirms J B Modesitt as physical director with Crawfordsville and Wabash College ties. he plans to arrive in October. The Anderson association reports renewed vitality and strong local support.
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Peru
Ind
United Brethren St. Joseph’s Conference
Kephart
N. H. Thomas
Warsaw
Mcensed
D. B. Kess
Lafayette
M. M. Lacount
Colburn
S. J. A. Cummins
R. P. Burton
F. Thomas
J. W. Lower
H. H. Fout
Dayton
Indianapolis Journal
Anderson
Young Men's Christian Association
J. B. Modesitt
Crawfordsville
Wabash College
Central executive committee plans coming Sunday school conventions
The Philadelphia based central executive committee of the international Sunday-school convention met to set dates for the next regular convention in Toronto in 1900 and a world convention in Jerusalem in 1904. The panel voted to hire two black workers for the southern region and to divide the U S into nine districts to aid outreach. A round the world commission from Boston will tour 1903 04 inspecting Sunday schools and report to Jerusalem.
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Philadelphia
Toronto
Canada
Jerusalem
Mittee
Boston
United States Guards Protect Panama Railroad Transit
United States Navy personnel guard Panama railroad trains to keep transit unobstructed across the Isthmus. Dispatches report Cincinnati crew deploying riflemen and a rapid fire gun to protect the line, despite Colombian protests and threats from revolutionists. Governor Sala azar notes traffic remained uninterrupted with railroad inspections to deter attacks. Colon officials say reinforcements reduce danger and guards are viewed as unnecessary by some local authorities.
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Colon
Colombia
United States
Cincinnati
Oscar Malmros
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Moody
McLean
Panama
Man
Fla
Pasenger
Passsnger
Salaazar
Department of Panama
Legation
Scant War Rumor Dismissed As Panama Reports Quiet
In Panama the rumor of Colombia planning to declare war on Nicaragua over Zelaya aid is denied by Colombian officials. Public order returns in Boyaca and Cundinamarca. A canal meeting is expected. Lee Palacio arrives in Honda with 5000 troops after a 17 day overland march from Buena Ventura. Reinforcements at the isthmus and troops at Savamilla ease Gen Herrera’s chances to seize Panama or Colon.
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Panama
Colombia
Nicaragua
Zelaya
Boyaca
Cundinamasca
Congress
Canal
la Plata
Lee Palacio
Honda
Jena River
Buena Ventura
Pacific Coast
Pacific Steam Navigation Company
Savamilla
Herrera
Colon
Venezuelan Naval Battle Report Near San Felix
A cablegram from private sources reports a naval battle off San Felix in the Orinoco between Venezuelan government ships and revolutionists. The government vessels are said to have been defeated and the government unable to gain an effective advantage.
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Washington
San Felix
Orinoco
Peary Returns From Arctic Mission Without Pole Discovery
Lieutenant Peary arrives in North Sydney aboard the Windward after a four year Arctic voyage. He did not reach the pole but cites important discoveries and states the pole is reach able from Franz Josef Land and Grandland with winter quarters north as possible.
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North Sydney
N. B
Robert E. Peary
North Pole
Cape Hecla
Peary
Franz Josef Land
Grandland
Sabine
Etah
Marie Peary
Dedrick
Peary Arctic Voyage Report and Sydney Reception
Peary reports the Windward’s Arctic voyage without mishap with a productive stop at Payer harbor and Cape York. The ship carried specimens from Greely, a narwhal skeleton, and on board musk ox and reindeer hides. The Fram and Forget-Me-Not updates follow with one death aboard. Sydney citizens honor Peary with applause, and he receives invitations from the Scottish Geographical Society and honorary fellowship from the National Geographical Society.
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Buchanan Bay
Payer Harbor
Smith
Tee Gulf
Cape York
Godhaven
Greenland
Cape Haven
Baffinland
Chateau Bay
Labrador
Payer
Greely
Eric
Fram
Somer Sound
Whence
St. John
Peary
H. L. Bridgman
Peary Arctic Club
New York
Newfoundland
Sydney
Lieutenant Peary
Alexandria Hall
Crow
God Save the King
America
Scottish Geographical Society
Edinburgh
National Geographical Society
Washington, D. C
Coal output increases as Philadelphia schools secure coal
Reports from Wilkes Barre indicate Wyoming region mines boost output with about 2400 tons produced at four collieries and one washery. Philadelphia public schools receive coal under pre strike circular prices: stove and nut coal at $5.95 per gross ton and pea coal at $4.15, with about 1000 tons planned for delivery starting Sept 22.
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Philadelphia School Board
Philadelphi
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Board of Education
Philadelphia
Submarine Cable Ready for Pacific Link to Hawaii
The Silvertown cable steamer sails from the Thames to San Francisco to begin laying a 2413 mile link to Honolulu. Three massive spools carry 10,000 tons of cable one to three inches thick. Completion aims for Honolulu by year end and full line by next July with lines to Manila later.
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London
United States
Hawaii
Philippines
Silvertown
Thames
San Francisco
Honolulu
Ward
Commercial Company
New York
Celtic
Colonia
Anglia
Prince Duleep Singh Bankruptcy Claims Revealed
A creditors' meeting disclosed Prince Victor Duleep Singh's debts totaling 71,660 with 39,000 tied to checks and stock exchange speculation. He cites insufficient government allowance of 35,000 for himself and 10,000 for his wife while asserting a 3,000,008 claim against the Indian government. Jelinek allegedly defrauded a bank of 515,000 through falsified checks and remains at large.
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Jelinek
Ace Victor Duleep Singh
Stock Exchange
Queen Lilukalani lands claim before Senate Hawaii panel
Former Judge A S Humphreys presented Queen Liliuokalani’s claim to crown lands seized during the overthrow. He alleges U S involvement aided the revolt and promises further charges against the territorial administration. Circuit Judge Gear also testified as hearings continued. The navy transport Solace arrived from Manila on the 10th and will proceed to San Francisco after coaling.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Liliuokalani
Senate Commission On Hawaiian Affairs
Humphreys
United States
Oka
Gear
Navy
Solace
Manila
United States Note on Roumania Jewish Treatment Poised to Stir Powers
A Vienna dispatch to the London Standard says America’s protest over Romanian Jewry faces likely futility, with governments including Austria-Hungary in a weak position. The note recalls long attempts to secure justice for Roumanian Jews and notes mass emigration to Vienna, Canada, and beyond, while Britain and Germany prepare to weigh responses and U S actions.
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London
Vienna
Standard
United States
Roumania
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Berlin
England
Canada
Jewish Relef Committee
Bucharest
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Hay
Roosevelt
Danube
Atlantic
Explorer William Whitehouse Returns After Nile Quest
William Fitzhugh Whitehouse of Newport and Lord Hindlip return to London from a Nile expedition begun February 1. They were briefly detained by low-ranking officials near Lake Marghera ta, refused Menelik’s letter, and warned they would be shot if they tried to escape. At Adis Abeba Emperor Menelik hosted them, allowed hunting on his preserves, and gave a banquet.
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London
William Fitzhugh Whitehouse
Newport
R. I
Lord Hindlip
Upper Nile
New York
Whitehouse
Lake Marghaerita
Mr. Whitehouse
Emperor Menelik
Walamo
Adis
Abeka
Menelik
Czar and Shah Toast in Kursk Banquet
At a state banquet in Kursk Russia the Czar toasted the Shah of Persia on his birthday expressing hope for closer ties between Russia and Persia. The Shah responded with thanks and a toast to the health of the Russian imperial family and continued prosperity of both states.
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Kursk
Russia
Persia
Czar
Elechs Ony
Tense unrest in Zululand prompts feared clash with Boers
Durban reports rising unease over potential conflict in Zululand between Boers and natives. The Times of Natal notes Boers must intervene as Dinizulu regains influence and natives cling to old arms. Since the Vryheid killings, bitter sentiment could spark a serious conflict.
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Durban
Natal
Zululand
Times of Natal
Dinizulu
Vryheld
Coal Operators and Engineers Clash Over Wages in Illinois
In Springfield on September 18 engineers from the Illinois Coal Operators Association and coal hoisting engineers pressed for a 25 cent wage rise and other concessions. Operators refused to exceed last year’s wages, with a follow up meeting planned as the current contract runs to November 1. About eight hundred engineers would be affected by the conference outcome. Meanwhile Senator Quay visited President Cassatt in Philadelphia to discuss the coal strike but stated no further conferences would occur.
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Wilkesbarre
Wyoming
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
J. Pierpont Morgan
St. Bishop Fallows
Chicago
Philadelphia
John Markle
G. B. Markle & Co
Markle
Paul Yoda
George Filbert
William Jenkins
Springfield
Ill
Illinois Coal Operators’ Association
State Organization of Coal Hoisting Engineers
Senator Quay
Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
German Naval Maneuvers End with Admiral Von Koester Honored
At the Elbe mouth the German fleet defeated the attackers, then fell to the defending torpedo flotilla. Emperor William sent a telegram to Vice Admiral Von Koester's mother announcing the Black Eagle award for eminent services. He praised the admiral and praised the fatherland for such a man.
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Schwerin
Mecklinburg
Elbe
William
von Koester
Order of the Black Eagle
Vienna consul unrest in Albania sparks local clash
London dispatch notes Boljetinaz and 20000 Albanians oppose the Russian consul at Hitrovitza fortified home ready to fight Turkish troops. Buffalo reaches Suez on way home from the Philippines. Curzon cites improved Indian rains and reduced relief. Carnegie gift to Marylebone libraries faces opposition. Crown Prince of Germany may travel to coronation durbar. American doctors active at Rome obstetrical congress.
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London
Vienna
Daily Telegraph
Hitrovitza
Albania
Issa Boljetinaz
Boljetinaz
United States
Buffalo
Suez
Philippine Islands
Lord Curzon
India
Andrew Carnegie
Marylebone
Germany
Frederick William
Duchess of
Agree
Brooklyn
Johnston
Cinnati
Ieee
Ieeen Wanioient
Mrs Winston's Soothing Syrup Advertising Claim
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winston's soothing syrup as a longtime remedy for teething colic and digestive issues. It also promotes Glenn's face cream and a hair product, noting 2% price and general skin benefits, with claims of universal usefulness.
Haitian Chief Justice on steamer from Tahiti
Judge Fulvius Marius, chief justice of Haiti, was a passenger on the steamer Sarees from Tahiti. A native of Martinique, his family was swept away by Mont Pelee eruption. His wife and children fled to the West Indies to visit relatives. He is bound for Paris on official business.
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San Francisco
Fulvius Marius
Haiti
Elijah Woodruff 100th Birthday Celebrated in Navarre Park
Elijah Woodruff marked his centennial with a celebration at Navarre Park in Toledo. Born in Wat Conn Sept 18, 1902, he moved to Ohio in 1833 and remains hearty as addresses from prominent citizens were delivered.
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Toledo
Elijah Woodruff
Navarre Park
Mr. Woodruff
Wa Conn
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Venezuela
Arctic
Lieut
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New York City
Arctic Club
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Hensen
Conger
Percy
Robinson Channel
Black Cape
Cape Ransome
Polar Sea
Hecla
Hecla Wee
Cape Sabine
Ith
Shah
London Standard
Great Britain
Czar and
Quay
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Glenn
Hood
Hygienic Food Co., Limited
Battle Creek, Mich
DE. C. I. Fletcher
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A. G. Simpson
Macoupin
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Chicago & Alton
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Illinois Central
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Illnois Central
Quincy, Carrollton & Eastern
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