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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1901
Page
8
City Controller Town's published letter cites Indianapolis as bankrupt due to local politics. Republican councilmen blame Mr Dunn for lacking explicit purpose in his loan request, saying clear justification would have secured approval. Billingsley states Dunn would get funds if he specified needs.
The council will consider an annexation ordinance for Tuxedo at tonight's meeting. Republican committee members favor passage with Perrott likely to offer a minority report. Tuxedo representatives urged annexation while Perrott opposes the measure citing finances. Democrats are expected to oppose, reflecting party voter balance in Tuxedo.
Honing in on an Indianapolis gambling cadre, Terre Haute authorities confronted traveling gamblers at the Big Four Brightwood picnic excursion. A rector of the Terre Haute Trotting Association arranged a stand against work by the casino clan. A constable warned of prosecution, forcing the gamblers to quit and leaving Terre Haute with a tainted reputation for crooked play.
Since March 1 the summer packing season begins with Ludianapolis packing houses killing 1 000 hogs, up from 41 the prior year. Reports show increased hogs led to 1 20 00 for the period, with the year’s rise to 1 60 hogs and twenty six points reporting 6 uW hogs.
A huge Bethany Park crowd filled the day with services at the Tabernacle and Acton Park events. Morning programs included Sunday school and a missionary talk by Rev. A McLean of Cincinnati. An Indian war dance at Camp McQuillan amused guests, ending with a late curfew as the crowd dispersed.
About 1 500 attendees at Greenwood Park for the State Holiness Association's closing sessions after a weeklong meeting. Services included prayer, love feast, juvenile programs led by Rev. Mrs Wines and Auntie Cook, with an afternoon sermon by Rev. W C Ruth. Officers elected: Rev. W C Ruth president, Rev. George Church vice president, Rev. Gratram secretary, Rev. Nobie and Rev. J M Vines on executive board. Next state meeting likely at Greenwood Park. decision to be made by the executive board.
Acton Park on Sunday drew a large, festive turnout as campers arrived by rail and wagon. Mrs Amanda Smith spoke on the Industrial Home for Colored Children at Harvey Illinois and a young pianist sang. Contributions were urged with a front-row offering and the day echoed former crowded gatherings.
The park hosted a weekend series with Mrs. Anna Downey of Chicago delivering a dramatic sermon on Family Prayers at 2 PM. Mrs. Amanda Smith plus local vocalists contributed humor and music as evangelistic activities continue through the week with daily 9 AM services.
Pentecost bands in the grove at Thirty-fourth and Pennsylvania streets pull down tents today after two weeks of meetings. Last night’s crowd filled the auditorium tent as workers disperse to fields nationwide to spread enthusiasm. $6,000 was subscribed at a recent medlige, with ongoing contributions supporting Pentecost activities. Local band building a church on North New Jersey Street.
Adjutant General Ward reports Indiana plans for Indiana day at the Pan-American exposition to include about five hundred militia members. Governor Durbin and staff to lead, with troops mobilized from Indianapolis and cities like Danville Greenfield Lebanon Martinsville Terre Haute and Monticello. Railroads offer reduced rates. camp sites at Buffalo under study. meals bought in bulk to save costs. Senator Fairbanks to deliver the oration. Congress delegation expected. uniformed state societies likely to attend.
City Dispensary physicians reviewed a police report alleging John Floss of 24 West Maryland Street beat a man named Sullivan with two beer steins, one in each hand. Ross, released after an insanity inquest, is linked to the case though details remain unclear. an injured man was treated by Dr Elsenbeiss who did not disclose the assailant’s name.
Lester Stevens of 240 Yandes Street fell from an East Washington street car at Delaware Street late last night. He sustained severe injuries and was unconscious before being taken to the City Dispensary where Dr Hicks treated head cuts. After revival he went home by car with friends. New pianos $10 and up at Wulschner's.
A day of activity at Union Station included a Bohemian woman from Chicago alleging her husband abducted their child with $600 in cash. Patrolman Shafer handled several incidents including a man claiming a theft, a drunken passerby, and later a mother from Shelbyville claiming her son was kidnapped on an excursion train to Lafayette. A six year old girl from St. Louis was placed with a conductor for transfer to Indianapolis but was returned to St. Louis after officials pursued a possible reunion.
Dr J N Hurty, secretary of the State Board of Health, expressed surprise at being quoted in a Cincinnati Tribune piece predicting an American plague sweep. He said he never saw a bubonic case and warned the disease will not be epidemic in the United States though isolated cases may occur in several cities. He contrasted sanitation in Hong Kong districts and cautioned against conflating scattered cases with an epidemic.
The speaker disputes alarmism on bubonic plague while noting the correspondent misrepresented his remarks. He cites Osler’s medical description and argues that typhoid fever, tuberculosis, diphtheria, and scarlet fever pose greater ongoing threats and can be controlled.
The Labor Day committee met in Central Labor Union headquarters and adopted the amusements program. It will decide next Sunday whether beer sales and gambling will be allowed on the grounds with no intoxicants or gambling to be permitted. Pauline Parr, 58, left her East Washington street home Saturday morning and has not returned. her feeble condition and cane aid concern her son C Blanker, who asked police to help locate her.
Subscribers may have the Daily and Sunday Journal mailed nationwide during summer with no extra charge. Addresses can be changed anytime. Multiple rail routes and dates listed for annual seashore excursions to Atlantic City Cape May Angelsea Avalon Holly Beach Ocean City Sea Island City Wildwood Ocean City and Hehoboth with twelve day return windows. Regular telephones provided and agent contacts for Big Four and other lines.
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