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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1902
Page
6
Seeks a new home at 720 Pletcher Avenue offering modern conveniences. Also mentions 730 for further inquiries and a nearby lot 30x18 feet in central city location suitable for building a light industry or warehouse with lease options. Includes several real estate and storage business references.
Reports from Sunday’s Journal recount two bloody Haiti clashes with mixed results for General Firmin, a Bogus Tracy still terrorizing Spokane area, and a swamp chase of three alleged train robbers near Wa seca Minnesota. Walter A. Scott dies after a quarrel with Walter L. Stebbings. Roosevelt returns to Sagamore Hill after a beach camp. Chicago police search for Annie Bartholin’s killer and Minnie Mitchell’s body. Prince Chen visits New York and praises U.S. China relations. Edward VII coronation celebrated in London with grand crowds. Traction line from Muncie to Portland planned. Anarchist scare in Decatur. Goshen schoolbond injunction fights. Logansport traction ruling spurs 2,000 feet of track. Democrats clash in Columbus. AL: St Louis, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland winners. Irish Lad wins Saratoga stakes. Maywood Handicap goes to Haviland. Indianapolis wins twice over Kansas City. NL, AL, and American Association results noted. John T. Brush sells Cincinnati club to local syndicate for 119000. Titus wins Worcester sculling. Cincinnati tops Boston. Pittsburg and Brooklyn win. Ola Hayden seeks police protection from husband. German Day at Germania Park next Sunday. Army board reviews sites for new post. Hendricks county men’ s proposal. Commercial Club approves three amendments to Terminal Company franchise.
Distressing dispatch reports Minnesota Club in St Paul will not serve any intoxicants to women except with meals. The house committee enforced the rule to avert a scandal as some women were intoxicated and needed cab rides home. The notice was posted to enforce decorum and warn against further excess.
The Boeton Journal notes General Jacob Ho Smith’s past indiscretions in the Philippines are spared public reproach, as his measured silence on his return signals strong military discipline and curbs criticism.
The 1902 freight period shows rising tonnage with wheat oats and hay moving. Indianapolis lines report 21 177 loaded cars for the week ending Aug 7, up from last year, while overall car traffic sits strong at 28 007 handled at Indianapolis. Improvements at Fort Wayne promise bigger shops and more jobs as Pennsylvania lines push to double track and modernize facilities.
The Philadelphia Press recalls John W. Mackay who spent most of his life abroad after a San Francisco assassination attempt. He explains loneliness after returning to a changed West, saying his West died with his youth and he wanted to escape memories, noting that luck has drawbacks and one cannot eat pie and wave it.
The text reports Nicola Tesla claiming completion of a wireless power transmission invention. A first test is planned between Scotland and Long Island power stations, with expectation of public astonishment when plans are revealed. The prose then shifts to a poetic scene of heat and landscape, describing a sunlit hillside, a moving hay cart, and field life as heat intensifies, concluding with reflections on clarity and purpose by Archibald Lamppman.
Dr L H Murlin president of Baker University Baldwin Kansas preached at Meridian Street Methodist Church yesterday morning He succeeds Dr Quayle at Baker University where he has served eight years The sermon drew on Zechariah and contrasted righteousness and unrighteousness with the promise of victory for virtue and truth.
William T. Stott, president of Franklin College, preached on God's great enterprise from Hebrews 2:10 at College Avenue Baptist Church. He contrasted human ventures like canals and tunnels with the moral aim of bringing many sons to glory, stressing the leader's perfection through sufferings and his dual humanity and divinity as high priest. The sermon praised divine resources and leadership, noting Moses Joshua Grant and Sherman as human parallels, and affirmed eventual victory over sin and death.
Rev. A L Wilkinson of Ann Arbor preached at First Baptist on Daniel's character. He contrasted Daniel's heathen schooling and idolatrous court upbringing with his preserved integrity and conviction, noting other courageous men who followed his example and achieved success by standing by their beliefs.
A preacher argues that circumstances reveal character not determine it. He cites Daniel and notes righteousness does not guarantee wealth, nor does Christian faith require worldly success. A Christian may prosper or suffer, yet remain faithful, and religious duties can coexist with secular business.
Rev Curtis McIntyre filled the Tabernacle Presbyterian pulpit in a post graduate study visit from Princeton. His sermon on foreign missions urged the church to present Christ as Savior and highlighted world population and the need for mission work. He met with church women after services to discuss foreign missionary efforts.
Local merchants report very good wholesale activity with a robust crop outlook. Wheat oats and hay harvests boost supply while corn prospects remain promising. grocers and druggists enjoy steady demand and rising hardware trade. Grain prices weaken. fruit and vegetable values slide as markets stay active for poultry and eggs.
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