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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1903

Page

6

Preachers Board Free Plan At Battle Ground Camp Meeting

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Lafayette Ind August 3 Thousands attended the Battle Ground camp meeting closing services with a long final session. Dr Joseph Clark spoke on The Soul Winners Equipment. Stockholders elected officers W P McKinsey A W Wood George F Keifer and others. Committees planned next year free board for ministers earning 600 or less and raising funds to support the camp. Donations pushed treasury toward 2000 and potential stock sales show remaining stock and shares.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Battle Ground Joseph Clark Columbus Boon W. P. McKinsey Thorntown A. W. Wood Hammond George F. Keifer George Witzer Laporte BE. McKenzie W. E. Carpenter C. Harper Ostrom Dr. Ostrom David Hawkins Brazil Mana

Island Park Assembly Highlights Alaska Indians and Local Events

Mrs Mary Hitchcock spoke on the Indians of Alaska at Island Park before a large Indianapolis audience with stereopticon views of the Chilkats His lecture contrasted northern customs and totem poles with widespread folklore value The event coincided with performances by the Schumann Lady Quartet and an upcoming Labor Day address by Samuel Gompers Anna Shaw and Oliver W Stew Ge William were listed as future speakers The note ends with Rev Naftager returning home for a funeral sermon in Kokomo

Indianapolis Journal Rome City Ind Mary E. Hitchcock Alaska Northland Schumann Lady Quartet Melidies Samuel Gompers Anna Shaw Oliver W. Stew Ge William Kokomo

Preacher-Laborer McNutt speaks at Winona Lake week

Rev. George I. McNutt, noted as a laboring man’s preacher, addressed a large audience at Winona Lake on the Mother Function of Society. The week marks living questions events with multiple groups including Anti Saloon League, Purity Association, Indiana Children’s Home Society, and Temperance unions holding meetings at the park.

Indianapolis Journal Warsaw Ind George I. McNutt Winona Lake Winona Antisaloon League of America Northwestern Purity Association Indiana Children's Home Society Committee On Federal Union of the Presbyterian Church International Sunday-school Association Woman's Christian Temperance Union the Tithers Trades and Industrial School Directors G. L. McNutt Dewitt Miller William Gorsuch H. M. Wharton D. D J. J. Lowe John Potts Marion Lawrance H. M. Hamill J. Wilbur Chapman

Holiness Band Camp Meeting Near Paoli Draws Crowds

Special to the Indianapolis soual reports ten days of services at Lost River Church five miles northwest of Paoli Indiana. The Holiness Band conducts nightly and daytime meetings drawing many to the faith. Principal workers include Pastor Evangelist Kulp of Michigan Ed and John Roberts of Texas and John C Patty of Orleans. Divine healing is featured with seekers claiming cures through water anointing and laying on of hands by the preachers.

Indianapolis Soual Paoli Ind Lost River Church Here Holiness Band Evangelist Kulp Michigan John Roberts Texas John C. Patty Orleans

Majors Discuss Negro Problem at Madison autanuqua

In Madison Indiana 2000 attendees heard Senators Tillman and Burton debate the Negro problem at the Madison Chautauqua with Tillman the fire eater and Burton the refined orator. The event occurred amid heavy rain and drew a large crowd.

Madison Autanuqua Indianapolis Journal Madison Ind Senators Tillman South Carolina Burton Kansas Madison Chautauqua Tillman

Six wills offered in Gen C M Clays estate case

Six wills of the late General Charles M. Clay were presented in Madison County Court. Heirs objected to probating each will, and the court sustained the objections, endorsing the documents as offered. A curator was appointed, with the State Bank and Trust Co. of Richmond to guard the estate until a legal representative is named. Brutus Clay and Dora Richardson Brock had wills among those offered.

Richmond C. M. Clay Madison County Court J. A. Scott J. W. Norwood Lexington J. T. Cobb Brock

Whittaker Opens Reformatory With Nonpartisan Reform

Jeffersonville Indiana Aug 3 Whittaker takes charge as new superintendent at the Indiana Reformator y speaking to guards and staff about nonpartisan management discipline and open communication The governor Durbin assures loyalty to the administration and rejects political influence in inmate care and officer conduct. Assistant superintendent Barnard begins duties succeeding Ribelin.

Whittaker Durbin Indianapolis M. M. Barnard Charles B. Ribelin

Byers Fires Parting Shot From Indiana Reformatory

Joseph P. Byers, who retired as Indiana Reformatory superintendent, issues a lengthy statement to the people recounting board actions in July that led to his resignation and Whittaker’s election. He accuses new board members of political influence and asserts his administration was clean and in the state’s best interests.

Joseph P. Byers Indiana Reformatory Will H. Whittaker Indiana Byers Hobbs Newby Crittenberger Whittaker Terhune Ernest Bicknell Chicago Mr. Byers Reformatory Durbin Ohio

Contracts for Prison Labor in Michigan City Ind

The prison board opened bids for 400 inmates labor today. Firms bidding included The Reliance Manufacturing Company J S Ford Johnson & Co J H Winterbotham & Sons Sterling Manufacturing Company F F Statesman Watson Rattan Company and Weinberger Overall Company. Bids ranged from 40 to 55 cents per man per day. The board awarded 100 men each to Reliance J H Winterbotham & Sons and Sterling Manufacturing. Warden J D Reid ordered re advertisement for the remaining 100 spots.

Indianapolis Journal Michigan City Ind Board of Control Reliance Manufacturing Company J.S. Ford, Johnson & Co J. H. Winterbotham & Sons Sterling Manufacturing Company Chicago F. F. Statesman Peru Watson Rattan Company Charlestown Weinberger Overall Company Warden J. D. Reid

Irish Land Bill reaches second reading in Lords

The Duke of Devonshire moved the second reading of the Irish land bill, arguing its adoption would offset costs through savings in judicial and police expenses. He warned that substantial Lords changes could endanger the measure, while noting it aims to settle the Irish question though not guaranteed finality. In Cincinnati, Pittsburg Plate Glass plant operations were described as continuing at Broad way Court and Eggleston avenues.

London Duke of Devonshire House of Lords George Wyndham House of Commons Cincinnati Pittsburg Plate Glass Company Broadway, Court and Eggleston Avenue

Schwab Expected to Resign as U S Steel President

Philadelphia August 3 The Public Ledger reports Charles M Schwab will resign as president of United States Steel Corporation today and also step down as a director. The executive committee will recommend acceptance, with W B Corey slated as successor and to maintain duties running plants nationwide.

Philadelphia The Public Ledger Charles M. Schwab United States Steel Corporation Schwab

Widespread Injuries After Pennsylvania Train Wreck Near Hartford City

A head on collision between Pennsylvania No. 6 and freight section 81 near Hartford City Indiana injured many. No deaths reported though several had serious injuries including multiple leg fractures and an amputated foot. Logansport responders and doctors attended to injured passengers and crew from the smoking car wreck.

Indianapolis Journal Logansport Ind Pennsylvania Hartford City George Rowe

Train wreck at Altopas injures two St. Louis women

A Mobile and Ohio passenger train derailed at Altopas Illinois on August 3 while trying to make up time. The baggage car and five coaches left the track and formed a crescent about forty feet from the main line injuring Mrs. Peter Zimmerman and Mrs. John Willoughby of St. Louis.

Altopas Mobile & Ohio Peter Zimmerman John Willoughby St. Louis

Wreck on Norfolk line injures twenty five at East Portsmouth

Southbound Norfolk & Western passenger No. 8 derailed when rails spread at East Portsmouth at noon. Engineer Billy Simonton of Columbus was fatally injured. fireman S. S. McDonald of Portsmouth fatally injured. train traveled 52 mph. Many passengers hurt, including Orville Oakes and John Wilhelm with internal injuries. Dr. J. M. W. Crawford and John Ballard among the injured. J. L. Kelly of Columbus with arm broken.

Portsmouth Norfolk & Western East Portsmouth Billy Simonton Columbus N. McDonald Engineer Freman Orville Oakes J. M. W. Crawford John Wilhelm John Ballard Philadelphia J. L. Kelly

Brother Raphael Elected Superior in Franciscan Order

NEW YORK August 3 Brother Raphael chosen superior and Brother Jerome assistant superior of the Roman Catholic Brotherhood of St. Francis. Klondike Millionaire Robbed reported in Seattle Washington August 3 Thomas Lippy, the Klondike millionaire, was con-

Raphael New York Jerome the Brotherhood of St. Francis Seattle, Wash Thomas Lippy

Woman kills husband in self defense in West Virginia

In Matewan West Virginia on August 3 a wealthy timber dealer William Adair returned home from Cincinnati and shot at his wife three times missing. She seized his rifle as he chased her to the yard and killed him as he ran toward the woods. Mrs Adair surrendered in Williamson and is jailed planning a self defense plea.

Matewan W. Va William Adair Pidgeon Creek Adair Cinginnati Mingo County

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