Preachers urged to drop crutches and tone in pulpit
Rev. Elijah P. Brown told Methodist ministers to abandon stiff tones and exaggerated mannerisms in preaching. He urged simpler delivery, reading the Bible plainly, and inspiring confidence with upright posture. Resolutions backed abolition of Sunday mail service for carrier rest. Rev. H. C. Clippinger named to coordinate with the general ministers committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah P
Ramshorn
Brown
Caleb
Woman's Missionary Society
Amos Myers
Delsarte
Ministers’ Association
H. C. Clippinger
Colder Weather Sparks Numerous Small Fires Across City
The first severe cold wave of winter brought many small blazes as five alarms sounded from 6 am to shortly after. Most fires started from improper stove use and flying chimney sparks. The worst blaze damaged Mrs. Jennie Woodmansee's bakery on East Washington, with $100 loss. minor spots appeared at A Adams barn, Lula Stumph home on West Pratt, Ora Pierce dwelling on Kenwood, B H Richardson’s North Capitol, and Charles Moore's King Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Woodmansee
East
Washington Street
A. Adams
Ogden Street
Pratt Street
Lula Stumph
Kenwood Avenue
Ora Pierce
B. H. Richardson
North Capitol Avenue
Sparks
Charles Moore
King Avenue
Dr Emil Reich Dies Noted Critic Of American Women
London obituary notes the death of Dr Emil Reich born 1854 in Hungary. A former director of the University of Vienna, he spent later life in London and travelled widely. Reich was known for sharp criticisms of American women and manners, including a 1900 piece on Female Dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Emil Reich
Mon- Gay
Reich
Hungary
University of Vienna
United States
France
Dr. Reich
America
Iowa chemist visits Indiana labs and plants
J B Chittick Iowa state chemist visited Indianapolis Saturday with Mrs Chittick connected with Iowa food and dairy department. They inspected Indiana food department laboratories at the statehouse the Polk milk plant and the city market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Chittick
Iowa
Indianapolis
Simple Kidney Remedy Promoted in Odd Prescription
A dubious remedy claims to rapidly relieve and permanently restore kidneys and bladder using half ounce Buchu, half ounce Murax compound, and six ounces of gin. The ad suggests taking one to two teaspoonfuls after meals and at bedtime, with druggists able to mix or supply the ingredients. The fragment also references other ailments and mentions “hacks” and rheumatic issues in an unclear context.
Amusements Next Week At Local Playhouses
Listings show Murat-Hippodrome and venues B F Keiths with Fannole Ward vaudeville. Park presents Paid In Full all week. Majestic features Faust nightly. Colonial offers Lottie Mayer and Empire Burlesque shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murat
B.F. Keith
Fannole Ward
PARK
Majestic
Faust
Colonial
Lottie Mayer
Empire
Anna
Magnate’s Sunday Brings Life Lesson For Youth
A. W. Green of the National Biscuit Co. shares blunt guidance for boys about honesty, perseverance, and work. He stresses faith in ideas, the power of advertising, and the value of brains and merit over mere money, noting he aims for the best in business and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concern
Marshall Field
Joe Cannon
Green
A. W. Green
Mr. Green
St. Louis
Cleveland
Hippodrome Show at Murat Theatre in Indianapolis
A large three-part Hippodrome program arrives Monday at the Murat theater featuring Pioneer Days Ballet of Jewels and A Trip to Japan. Marceline the clown headlines with elephantine crowds and a division of scenery. The Wagenhaly Kemper company also offers Paid in Full at Park all week, praised for its broad appeal and long Broadway run. Faust production by Arvine Benton at Majestic showcases dramatic effects and Mephisto acting with Orren Platt lighting and George Peters scenic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marceline
Japan
Hippodrome
New York
Mile
Vera Sabina
New York City
R. L. Burnside
Arthur Voegtlin
Manuel Wein
Wagenhaly and Kemper Company
Eugene Walter
American Fe
Broadway
Wagenhals and Kemper Company
Arvine-Benton
Majestic Theater
Aa Stock Organization
Mephisto
Faust
Orren Platt
House
George Peters
Peters
Louis Morrison
England
The
Majestic
George Arvine
State Officials To Request No New Money
Gov. Marshall pushes strict control on expenditures causing state officers to drop requests for specific appropriations from their reports to the legislature. Officers will seek only regular statutory appropriations, with few new building plans likely approved amid tight finances. Senator Netterville warns most specific requests will be denied this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Marshall
Netterville
Boy shoots brother at playful command in Auburn
Special to The Sun. Glenn Weldin, 14, warned his younger brother Harry, 8, “Look out I am going to shoot something” and fired a soap pistol. Believing the gun unloaded, Harry pointed to a birthmark on his forehead. Glenn shot again, injuring Harry who was taken to Garrett hospital, where doctors say he is dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Glenn Weldin
Harry
Glenn
Garrett Hospital
Youths in court over auto theft four teens face charges
Police court action followed several joyride thefts as Blanche Harris of 2141 North Meridian saved a harsher fate for the four youths Louis Love, Lester Brown, Frank Talbot, and Benjamin Schwinge, who received suspended sentences. George Van Camp and Niles Chapman urged leniency while others listed missing cars. The group admitted seven machines taken. charges centered on gasoline theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Blanche Harris
North Meridian Street
Harris
Niles Chapman
North Alabama Street
Chapman
George van Camp
North
Pennsylvania Street
Louifs Love
Lester Brown
Frank Talbott
Benjamin Schwinge
Schwinge
Love
Neil Norton
Washington Boulevard
Arthur R. Baxter
Middle Drive
Woodruff Place
Henry E. Leonard
Ashland Avenue
Ed H. Leib
West Twenty-seventh Street
Allisonville Pike
West Thirtieth Street
Mutilated COI case leads India first arrest
William Howerton, the first man arrested in Indiana for passing mutilated coins, was caught Saturday by Logansport police at the request of Captain Tom Hans of the secret service. He carried a hatful of mutilated coins and a roll of currency, the proceeds of his large scale scheme to buy mutilated coins at bullion price and pass the better pieces at face value. He issued bond for his appearance from his roll of good money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howerton
District of
Indiana
Logansport
Tom Hans
Secret Service
Howerton
Footwarmer Installed for Corner Police Officers
The first footwarmer for corner police men is installed at Market and Illinois street, with Policeman James Ker ins as the recipient. Originated by councilman Charles F. Copeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market
Illinois Street
James Kerins
Charles F. Copeland
Councilman
Richmond man buys prayer book then takes poison
Frank E Moor mann of Richmond Indiana died Saturday night after drinking carbolic acid in his hotel room at the Monica hotel and restaurant 121 North Alabama street He was found by the hotel clerk He had registered under the name Frank KE Hunter and left no note explaining the act A prayer book and a rosary were found in his pocket
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Moormann
Richmond
Ind
Monica
North Alabama Street
Mooormann
Moormann
Frank KE. Hunter
Warm to Follow Eight Degree Record
A warm wave will reach Indiana Tuesday per W H Church at the weather bureau. The cold peaked Monday at eight degrees above zero, a season record. Snow is forecast with the warmer air. Western and northern stations report zero Fahrenheit, Winnipeg at 16 below, Moorehead Minnesota at 14 below as the coldest in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Church
Weather Bureau
Winnipeg
Canada
United States
Moorehead
Mingo
The Knock-out Blow in Prize Ring History
A column discusses the knockout blow altering prize fighting, notes stomach vulnerability, and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure and safeguard. It urges readers to request a free booklet and mail-order medical adviser from Dr. Pierce, Buffalo, with a focus on product purity and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Diving Queen Lottie Mayer Hits Colonial With 20000 Gallon Tank
Lottie Mayer the diving queen, famed for Riverside last summer, opens at the Colonial Monday with a sensational aquatic act. A 20000 gallon ten ton tank arrived Sunday with carpenters bracing the stage and steam fitters installing pipes to ensure correct water temperature for the matinee. Richy W. Craig of the Cozy Corner Girls has a partner in his act a large phonograph that records dialogue and jokes for the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Mayer
Riverside Bathing Beach
Richy W. Craig
Cozy Corner Girls
Empire Theater
Craig
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Magnate
National Biscuit Company
Riverside
Twenty-eighth Street
Daly Street
Walter E. Pittsford
Tional Biscuit Company
NNO
Boy
Brother
Young Child
Boy GO Fale
India
Che
Jack Pettis
State Life Insurance Co
Mellon
de Witt
Castoria
Fletcher's
Senate
Gary
Delaware
Alabama
Ohio
Oilar Bros
Washington St
Shubert Murat Theatre
Hader’s
Hader
Matinees Daily
Mere Phonograph
B. F. Keith
Matinee Daily
Grand Opera Mouse
Sethal Stephens & CO
Mous
Pringle & Whiting
Ved -Vale
Valeentve
Fannie Ward
P. Adcale
Harry Ate Atkinson
Corrine Francis
Ferry
Gosthe
Esterpiece Mats
Rip van Winkle
Eva Fay
Miner’s Bohemiana
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