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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1901

Page

5

Booker T. Washington Urges Noble Life at Endevor Session

Book er T. Washington told the Christian Endeavor gathering in Cincinnati that hatred toward whites in the South is unchristian and urged his people to be judged by the best among them. He traced his rise from slavery to leadership at Tuskegee and highlighted personal character as a path to progress. Other speakers in Wiliston addressed The Power of the Sunday School and The Power of Personal Work.

Cincinnati Conference of the Christian Endeavor Society Booker T. Washington J. B. Richardson London Ont Auditorium Endeavor Marion Lawrence Toledo Howard W. Pope New Haven Colon A. J. Lyman Brooklyn South Auditorium Williston Allan B. Philpott Indianapolis J. H. Prugh Pittsburg J. S. Henderson Hensall I. A. Barnes Morgantown W. Va Henry W. Sherwood Kingston N. C Charles M. Sheldon Topeka Transvaal Washington Philippines Porto Rico Cuba Great Britain Alfred Maimer Christian Endeavor Convention Music Central Christian Church G. Campbell Morgan Baltimore Cleveland George B. Graff Boston C. Lee Gaul Philadelphia Christian Endeavor William B. Moody Northfield Mass Dwight L. Moody Times

Ohio Democrats Gather for State Convention Reunion

Columbus July 10 The Democratic state convention opens with 950 delegates and large delegations backing multiple candidates for supreme court judge clerk and attorney general along with state treasurer and board of public works. The tempers reflect a return of old leaders and a debate over new departures and taxation policy.

Columbus Ohio Supreme Court Board of Public Works McLean Johnson

Rogers Nephew May Inherit Despite Will Clauses

New York July 10 reports say Jacob S. Rogers’ efforts to disinherit relatives may fail due to a codicil error dated Oct 2 1900. The codicil states he bequeaths 75000 dollars to nephew Theodore B Rogers Jr son of Theodore B Rogers.

Theodore B. Rogers

Business Session Conducted Under a Pall in Cincinnati

The United Society of Christian Endeavor met amid mourning with one trustee dead and another gravely ill. The convention elected new general trustees, re elected officers, and created a field secretary post while Dr Maltbie Babcock’s death and Dr J Wilbur Chapman’s illness prompted condolence messages and prayers. Notable updates cover finances, leadership changes, and illness developments in Warsaw and Ardmore.

New York City Clark John Willis Baer Boston Auditorium Williston Margaret Koch Waterville Rhena Mosher Westfield N. Y United Society of Christian Endeavor Maltbie Babcock Italy J. Wilbur Chapman Floyd W. Tompkins Philadelphia W. H. McMillan Pittsburg Babcock Chapman William Shaw B. W. Arnett Wilberforce Francis E. Clark John W. Baer F. H. Kidder Clarence EB. Eberman Lancaster West Illinois A. E., McDonald Indiana R. V. Hunter Michigan F. P. Arthur Wisconsin Alexander E. Matheson

Indications Point to Agreement with Great Combine

Pittsburg July 10. Conference to settle the steel strike is expected Thursday between the Amalgamated Association and United States Steel. President Shaffer says the executive board will not accept a compromise and the scale for the mills will be signed.

Great Combine Shaffer Pittsburg Amalgamated Associations United States Steel Corporation Combine Lincoln Chaifer Amalgamated Association F. J. Williams Birmingham Ala Clem Jarvis Anderson, Ind Charles S. Davis Newport Walter Larkin Wheeling W. Va John F. Ward Youngstown Ohio John W. Quinn Granite City R. Rees John Campbell John Williams M. F. Tighe W. I. Davis John Pierce John FI. Morgan

Concessions in Transvaal and Christian Endeavor Meetings

A blue book in Washington discloses British policy on Transvaal concessions and set phrases on annexation and contract limits. In Cincinnati the Christian Endeavor convention features extensive talks by Moody’s son William and Rev Sheldon among others in a series of afternoon and evening sessions.

Kane County Fair buildings burned at Laurelwood park

Fire at Laurelwood park destroyed Kane County Fair association buildings in Aurora, causing an estimated 20000 in losses with partial insurance. A spark from a Chicago and Northwestern locomotive started the blaze and some association property inside the building was burned.

Aurora Ill Kane County Fair Association Laurelwood Park Chicago and Northwestern Association

Judge Issues Broad Injunction Against Cleveland Strikers

Judge Wine of the United States circuit court grants a sweeping injunction at Cleveland on the Otis Steel Company’s application. It bars local No. 218 of the Iron Molders' Union from picketing premises or interfering with the Otis company’s business or its employees.

Cleveland Judge Wine United States Circuit Court Otis Steel Company Ironmolders’ Union of North America Otis Company

Burglar blown to pieces by pocket nitro glycerine trap

In Benton Wisconsin on July 10 a would be bank burglar was killed when nitro glycerine in his hip pocket exploded as a trap door toppled while he climbed into a creamery to obtain tools to break into a local bank.

Benton Wis

Train Robbers Are Cornered in Montana Canyon

Great Falls Montana July 10 Sheriff Griffith has cornered the Great Northern train robbers in a canyon near Malta and Rocky Point. The fort like gorge is riddled with caves where the suspects can hide and resist arrest. Omaha Nebraska July 10 Treasurer A B Norlin of Kearney county confessed to attempted arson on the courthouse and theft of about ten thousand dollars. Six thousand dollars of the loot was found in a cornfield.

Great Falls Mont Malta Rocky Point Griffith Great Northern Omaha, Neb A. B. Norlin Kearney County

Organize and Synod In Mexico City Assembly

The Presbyterians of Mexico assembled in Mexico City on July 10 and organized an independent Presbyterian church in Mexico separate from the two United States churches.

Mexico Mexico City Mex Presbyterians of Presbyterian Church In United States

Detective Wolf Nets Notorious Hotel Swindler Fisher

South Bend landlord detective George E. Wolf at the Oliver Hotel captured a con man dubbed Fisher who used a hotel safe swindle across Cincinnati Richmond and other cities. The suspect posed as J Fisher with aliases, operated multiple hotels and stores, and fled after forced repayment of funds and other hotels claims. The case traces a long series of robberies by the Younger and James clans era bandits.

South Bend Wolf Oliver Geo. E. Love Wescott Richmond Ind Homing Hotel Cincinnati J. C. Emerson Co. W. Oger Toledo George Wolf Beitners’ Sons George E. Wolf Fisher Westcott Homing Oliver Hotel

Mrs Austin's Wheat Food Delights Breakfast Dessert

Readers are invited to try two packages of Mrs. Austin's Wheat Food praised as a versatile cereal good for breakfast and a tasty dessert option. The ad emphasizes flavor and broad appeal to households seeking convenient, satisfying meals.

Parole Review for James Younger Coleman Under Way

The Minnesota Board of Pardons considered parole for James Younger and Coleman Younger, both serving life terms for the 1876 Northfield bank raid. They meet a 25 year service criterion but the decision was reserved amid doubts about granting parole. The Northfield raid involved the James and Younger gangs in a six day confrontation.

St. Paul State Pardoning Board Coleman James Younger Northfield Bank Loft State Board of Pardons Northfield Minn

No Place for Man in Love in Grand Rapids

A corporal at an uptown recruiting station laments army life’s restrictions on marriage as he clutches a photo of Lulu. He explains enlistment tension, threats to stripes, and a captains tough stance while contrasting the single army he serves. The visitor notes the country’s freedoms while the soldier notes discipline.

Grand Rapids Herald Lulu

Illness in Pleasantville hits Sen Daniel Sickles III

July 10 report from New York states General Daniel E. Sickles III is seriously ill at the home of Daniel Hayes in Pleasantville after a July 4 address. The hot weather worsened his condition, forcing him to stay with his host.

Daniel E. Sickles New York Pleasantville N. Y Daniel Hayes

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