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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1903

Page

2

Indiana Ministerial Association 46th Meeting at Second Baptist

The Indiana Ministerial Association held its 46th annual meeting at Second Baptist Church with Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter delivering an address of welcome. Resolutions condemned low class lawlessness while affirming protections for respectable colored citizens. Rev. Terrell and Rev. Walker spoke, with music, poems, and recitals interspersed. The program included sermons, addresses, and a forthcoming election of officers, devotionals, and a missionary sermon by Elder B. R. To-night Dr. J. D. Rose will preach.

Second Baptist Church Indiana Ministerial Association Charles A. Bookwalter Indianapolios C. Terrell Bookwalter Durbin United States W. Or Anderson Mod G. Gillian J. Franklin Walker B. Hillman B. R J. D. Rose

Union Street Fire Damages Three Houses

Early morning blaze on Union Street destroyed parts of three one story homes. Albert Brenton at 1859 and Herman Low at 1857 suffered extensive losses with no insurance. Joseph Uriwitz at 1555 lost similar amounts. Switzers reported 108 in house and goods insured.

Albert Brenton Union Street Herman Low Joseph Uriwitz Lincoln Lane Madison Brenton Losine Swits Ince

Dr Braytons Condition Deteriorates After Street Car Fall

Dr Alembert W Brayton critically ill after a fall from a street car. He is the vice dean of Indiana College and editor of the Indiana Journal, with long service to the college and two terms as county coroner. His injuries worsened due to preexisting stomach and bowel trouble, and recovery is not expected.

Alembert W. Brayton Brayton Indiana College Indiana Journal

Missing 14 year old Nathaniel Miller Seeks Family

Nathaniel Miller fourteen year old son of Henry Miller janitor of the Tal block left home more than three days ago and has not been heard from since police have been efforts to locate him for over a week. He lives at 7 Street and is described as a boy of pale complexion with dark hair and may be in distress.

Nathaniel Miller Henry Miller Talblock Miller the Bay

Tax Levy Rise Seen Needed for Firemen Pay Hikes

Indianapolis city officials debate funding fire department salary raises under Councilman Sourbier. A 2 percent tax levy increase is forecast to cover a $23 000 yearly payroll rise, with Breunig warning funds may not cover sub stations. Budget plans and police station options face delay as departments await next year’s totals.

Breunig Indianapolis Sourbier Brenig Brennig Keller Board of Public Safety Mr. Breunig Police Department Alabama Chief Coots Jef Coots Board of Safety Council M W Board of Public Works

Obstreperous Youth Escapes Courtroom Wall Scene

Thirteen year old Homer Foster fled Greensburg youth ran away from home and caused Juvenile Court chaos. He initially claimed kidnapping by tramps in a Greensburg box car then admitted running away. He climbed a ten inch ledge to escape and was recaptured by bailiff Frank Stevenson before being jailed and parents notified.

Homer Foster Greensburg Frank Stevenson

Capt Cheatham Arrives to Lead Army Post Prep Work

Capt B F Cheatham arrives in the city to oversee preliminaries for a new army post. He will begin with a topographical survey once farmers consent to land turnover, plan for an office near the site, and start regular construction work soon.

B. F. Cheatham Captain Cheatham Cheatham

Tragedy in Greencastle as Train Kills Man

Dispatch says Thomas Norton, possibly from Indianapolis, was struck and killed instantly in Greencastle. A card with 401 East Washington Street was found on him. Police seek relatives. Burglar broke into Gustave Overlander’s 4 North California Street home in broad daylight Tuesday.

Greencastle Thomas Norton Indianapolis East Washington Street Little Hotel Nolice Gustave Overlander California Street

Robber startled by resident as he prowled for loot

A thief in the house was surprised by Mrs. Overlander during a second search. She cried out and the bold robber fled through the back door before neighbors arrived. He had already been promised a $8 reward and a diamond pin for the risk he ran.

Overlander

Elopers Return Bride From Cincinnati

Earl Alvis and Dora Hendrickson eloped last Wednesday and married in Cincinnati. They were driving by Union Station when she wished to travel, leading him to propose immediate marriage. They returned home the same night. Dora is 13, Thomas Hendrickson’s daughter, and Earl, 20, a barber living at 716 Division Street and planning to work in Cincinnati.

Earl Alvis Dora Hendrickson Cincinnati Alvis Union Station Thomas Hendrickson West Bay Street Division Street

Leaky Couple Sought for Larceny in Henry County

An application to the Governor of Illinois seeks requisition for Claude Leaky and Mrs Anna Leaky, charged with larceny, who fled to Illinois after stealing a shotgun, case, and 500 cigars from cars on the Panhandle road. Charles Christopher, Henry County sheriff, is named agent to secure their return.

Ilinois Claude Leaky Anna Leaky Henry County Illinois Secretary of State Leaky Panhandle Springfield Charles Christopher

City to Seek 860000 Bond for New Fall Creek Bridge

Mayor Bookwalter announced plans to urge the council to authorize a bond issue to fund a concrete or Melan arch bridge over Fall Creek at Northwestern Avenue. He warned the county lacks funds for two years and deemed the old structure dangerous, insisting a new bridge is needed to prevent a possible collapse.

Bookwalter Fall Creek Northwestern Avenue

Prosecution Promised in Blackford County Riot Case

Governor Durbin receives Hartford City prosecutor John Burns letter vowing indictments and full punishment for every member of the unlawful mob. Burns says grand jury will meet late October and will review the riot incident where a boy injured himself, not by two negroes. The governor views the information as helpful for identifying mob members who forced sheriff to admit them to the jail.

Durbin John Burns Hartford City Twenty-eighth Judicial Circuit

Conference of Charities Fort Wayne Meeting Aims Record

The twelfth annual State Conference of Charities and Correction will be held in Fort Wayne on September 23 to 25. Local committees prepare reception and program. officers include President Alexander Johnson and Secretary Thomas F. Moran. Central Passenger Association offers half-rate travel with required certificates. Tickets valid September 2 to 26. New pianos, 16 and up. Wulschner's.

of Charities and Correction Fort Wayne S. M. Foster Charles Warden Charles R. Lance William P. Cooper T. E. Ellison Alexander Johnson Fr. Wayne Thomas C. Day Indianapolis John M. Bloss Muncie J. H. Guendling Peru A. Herz Terre Haute T. A. McGovern Logansport Julia S. Conklin Westfield Marvin Campbell South Bend W. H. French Evansville L. M. Beck Bloomington John L. Griffiths Thomas F. Moran Lafayette Geo. A. H. Shideler Marion Timothy Nicholson Richmond T. J. Chariton Hanover Mary T. Wilson A. G. Weatherly W. A. Noyes John H. Holliday E. A. K. Hackett W. C. Ball C. H. Kimbrough D. J. Terhune Linton S. E. Smith EF. E. York Plainfield Isaac Wolf Mr. Vernon Nan B. Wood Sullivan Central Passenger Association Charity Association Amos W. Butler

Parry Declines to Debate Gompers on Labor Day

Indianapolis manufacturer D M Parry declines a joint debate with Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor. He cites boycott pressure and unlawful aims by unions as reasons and says a discussion would not improve understanding. He offers to meet privately but sees no benefit in a public debate.

D. M. Parry Mr. Parry Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Parry Gompers Andrew C. Hansen Indianapolis Golden Hill Armstrong Park

Hitz Club Organized by Thirteenth Ward Supporters

Thirteenth ward supporters of mayoral candidate Hitz organized a Hitz Club, with Charles E. Newlin outlining plans at 612 Chestnut Street. Fifteenth ward supporters of the Independent ticket plan to nominate their own councilman candidate. Newlin disputes a misattributed statement amid allegations of corruption tied to the current administration.

Thirteenth Ward Hitz Charles E. Newlin Chestnut Street Fifteenth Ward Newlin Democratic

Public Evils Relief Critique in Party Platform Speech

A political speech asserts that current efforts to curb public evils are insufficient and charges that Democrats would not do more if elected. The remark frames the party as failing to advance reform and suggests a need for voting shifts.

Tion

Negro Fireman Sam Dorsey Bound Over In Union Station Incident

In police court yesterday Sam Dorsey a negro fireman was bound over to the grand jury on charges related to an incident at Union Station last Sunday He allegedly knocked a white woman down and drew a knife urging colored companions to come and attack whites He claims innocence though many witnesses testify against him and only a few side with him

Sam Dorsey Union Station Dorsey

Night prowler steals lead pipe from pesthouse door

A night prowler burst a pesthouse building door and carried away a quantity of lead pipe in darkness. The entry building has never been fumigated and hospital authorities fear the thief may be exposed to smallpox.

Pennsylvan ia Lines Low Fares and Excursions

Railroad travel notices list Indiana yearly meeting fares to Richmond and return dates August 21 22 25 with return by August 28. Additional specials include Vandalia Line to Evansville via Aug 22 23 and 24 schedules, and Mackinac Island excursion via C B H D and D C Steamers for $25.00 with ten day validity. Also Cincinnati and Terre Haute and Big Four Route excursions from Indianapolis August 23 24 25 with special trains and return times.

Pennsylvania Lines Richmond Ind Indiana Yearly Meeting

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