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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1902
Page
3
Choice creations of the new season offered at special prices this week with the principal feature the reduction of all imported model hats to ten dollars. A timely opportunity to buy for shoppers seeking value and style.
The Consumers’ Gas Trust Company asserts a 2 cent rate for meters is justified while officials debate a lower figure. Council members push for amendments reducing the charge before a final meter ordinance is enacted. The dispute centers on meter installation timing and the appropriate rate amid ongoing investigations and public scrutiny.
Labor unions in Indianapolis urge council to reject the proposed meter system for natural gas. The Indianapolis Typographical Union No. 1 and Law Smiths Union No. 1 condemn compulsory meters as unfair, warn of higher rates, and demand mayor and council oppose a fifteen cent per thousand or similar meter rate, with copies sent to officials.
Real estate transaction note highlighting title assurance and costs. Claims absolute security with a guaranteed title and reasonable fees from Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company located at 129 East Market Street.
Miss Mary A. Danforth, returning missionary from Japan, addressed a Meridian Street Methodist Church mass meeting urging support for the Standard Bearers foreign missionary fund. She described hardships for Japanese converts and shared views on the Boxer Uprising, Chinese relations, and the group’s pennant pledge. She announced plans for local chapters in city churches and scheduled talks through Friday.
The Rev. Austin Hunter of Chicago preached at North Park Christian Church yesterday, outlining an ideal church defined by definite doctrine the laboring and praying members unity biblical teaching sociability and a soul saving mission. He urged parishioners to support him as he aims to build a strong useful church with these features.
The Rev H W Kellogg opened a series of lectures for young men with Preparation for Life or Soul of Tarsus. He argued Saul of Tarsus ranks among history’s greats beside Jesus Christ, emphasizing man’s greatness and the mind’s power across history. He praised Paul’s intense purpose and conscience.
The Rev J Cumming Smith of the Tabernacle Church argues religion is a privilege not somber duty. He urges the New Testament view that divine life is our innate birthright, with God in every person, and that faith is an essential, natural expression of our being. He contends that rights and love compel us toward trust, growth, and active benevolence rather than gloom.
A Salvation Army figures on drink’s toll as Rev. Virgil W. Tevis argues liquor fuels crime, poverty, and social decay. He criticizes law evasion, minors’ access, and saloon influence on politics, urging strict enforcement and eventual prohibition while urging church and community action. Next sermon title noted.
John D. Bell, a colored patrolman, was suspended by Superintendent of Police Taffe after a report of drunken behavior in North Indianapolis. Taffe and Captain Hyland found Bell who laughed derisively and claimed he was hunting for ducks. The Board of Safety will investigate the case.
The Rev. H. C. Meserve of Plymouth Congregational Church began a series on Famous Hymns of the Faith with a first sermon based on Abide with Me by Lyte. Twenty five stereopticon images illustrated the talk about immortality, evolution, and spiritual development guiding humanity from matter to spirit.
The First Spiritualist Church marked its fifty fourth anniversary with packed morning and evening services. Mrs Bolen of Jackson Michigan lectured on core tenets and church history, while Ms Jackson spoke on the faith. Rev E A Cantrell of the People's Church spoke on Love Taketh Away Fear as flowers and robes filled the altars.
Ree etc Maude Adams stars in Quality Street at GHAND caseville with 2 5 and 8 5 pm shows. Waifs of New York appears at PARK Waifs of New York at 2 8 pm. Empire presents Transatlantic Burlesquers at 2 and 8 pm.
A new comedy by James M Barrie titled Quality Street will be acted at English's tonight and tomorrow night starring Maude Adams and her company. Its scenes unfold in a quiet English village during the Napoleonic era.
FE A Cantrell at the Propylaeum argues ignorance as the root of society’s ills and calls education the revolutionary tool to overthrow priestcraft and tyranny. He traces social forms from religious and political to economic and urges unity of artists, philanthropists, thinkers, and businesspeople in advancing emancipation and equitable global wealth.
The steamer Neptune has arrived with 500 seals aboard at Saint John’s Newfoundland. Severe weather this past week affected other seal oilers, and the twenty vessels of the fleet are now home after a challenging season.
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