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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1902

Page

22

Indiana M P Conference Announces List of Pastor Changes

The Indiana Methodist Protestant Church conference at Hoyt avenue Church concluded with ministerial assignments for the coming year. Names include Smithville Mission Henry Adame and many others. ordination to be held at Hoyt avenue Church with service led by Rev. W H Fisher.

Indiana Methodist Protestant Church Conference Hoyt Avenue Ste Smithville Henry Adame Duckcreek W. A. Barden Friendship J. G. Schalbly Greenfield Stanton Groveland J. Heim Hoyt-avenue Indianapolis C. S. Johnson Villa-avenue A. B. Williams Milledgeville D. W. Hetrick Moorsville J. Wit Payne Mount Zion Archie Corn Pleasant Hill J. G. Shaikly Prairie B. Ensminger Royalton F. Nickel Shelbyville Steinbrook Sugar Creek J. C. Reeder Tanner's Creek PW. Boxwell Union M. F. Mift Worthington F. M. de Munbrun Anderson J. W. Harmon Dunkirk J. K. Wyant Elwood W. H. Green J. W. Albright Frankfort J. C. McCain Gaston W. H. Fisher Hanfield L. Coomer Jonesboro D. W. Evans Fowlerton J. C. Ricketts Marion P. B. Leach Forest N. Vice Muncie G. H. Sisson Pipe Creek C. A. Frakes Cowan J. C. McCustin Swayzee J. O. Ledbetter Altoona F. M. Hussey Harlan A. Leffingwell Kennallville J. R. Moody Keystone Bila Sebert Maple H. V. Sharp Maxinkuckee Thomas Whittaker G. E. McMariman Villa-avenue Church Christian Endeavor Villa Avenue Church J. W. Har Etary Frank W C. H. Hubbell Protestant Christian Endeavor Uion Christian Endeavor Extension President Indiana Conference Christian Endeavor Fund George H. Sisson T. J. Ogburn Edwin Way

Jealous rift at Women's Auxiliary lodge sparked police aid

Members of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Stationary Engineers faced turmoil at Pearson’s Hall on North Pennsylvania Street after disputes over the January election of Mrs. William Meade as president. Resignations and dues issues preceded an incident when denied privileges led to trouble. Mrs. Meade adjourned the meeting and tried to take records but was intercepted as friends sought police help. Desk Sergeant Crane declined further action, urging internal settlement.

Stationary Engineers Pearson's Hall North Pennsylvania Street William Meade

Fifth annual military field day set for Forest Park

City notes report the fifth annual military field day for Boys' Fathers Brigade will occur next Wednesday at Forest Park. The Endicpolis Union Railway Company through Baker Daniels declines to assume repairs to a viaduct. city attorney says company is liable. A large lawn fete hosted by George H Chapman Post and G Rami Women's Relief Coins No 1 last night at Jacob Howser's residence drew a big crowd and raised funds. T M H Spades donated 1000 to the national technical institute fund. Eugene Dilley’s disappearance from Trafalgar July remains unsolved after he sent a letter from Indianapolis explaining a job change. wife cannot explain his actions.

Boys’ Fathers Brigade Forest Park Endic Polis Union Railway Comey Baker & Daniels Atteck Joel George H. Chapman Post G. Rami Jacob Howser McCarty W. Wheat T. M. H. Spades Arsens Eugene Dilley Trafalgar Dilley Souther Inilianapolis Joly Lilley

Federation organized to protect Negroes from mob violence

An organization named the Federation has been formed to protect Negroes from mob violence. Articles of incorporation will be filed in this state. Its aims include assisting African Americans, shielding them from mob influence, and punishing any member harming others. Founders include John H. Stotsenbury, Pam Cardwill, George W. Clinton, I. Vance, and Theodore H. Tipton.

John H. Stotsenbure Pam Cardwill George W. Clinton Vance Theodore H. Tipton

Death of Perry township farmer Charles S S Carson

Charles S S Carson aged 45 died at his home three miles south of the city last night at 7:25. A prosperous Perry township farmer born in Ken county he was the son of Parker Carson. He leaves a widow and two children and five brothers and two sisters.

Charles S&s. Carson Perry Township Ken County Parker Carson

Carson Family Mourns Loss as Funeral Set

The obituary notes the death of a local man and mentions surviving wife and children. It highlights two brothers, Howard and Frank Carson, both prominent attorneys in the city. The funeral is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon with interment at Crown Hill.

Howard Frank Carson Crown Hill

Hundred Mile An Hour Electric Train In Trials

A Lynn Massachusetts electrical company is building a high speed train aimed for Illinois trials. Engineers estimate 90 to 100 mph with a 15 mile long solid track using a third rail and twelve 19 horsepower motors. The train of three cars prioritizes safety by electrical welding to the track, reducing derailment risk.

New York Lynn Mass Ilinois

Military men organize Indiana National Guard service institution

The Indiana National Guard Service Institution was formed at the Statehouse rooms, inspired by Gen. W. J. McKee and modeled after New York’s group. Officers elected include President Colonel Otte B. Smith and Vice President Major T. Conde, with permanent rules to be set by January 1, 1903. About forty attendees, including Gov. Durbin and Gen. McKee, heard papers from the officers’ school and discussed military topics.

Indiiana National Guard Service Institution Adjutant General Statehouse W. J. McKee New York National Guard Otte B. Smith T. Conde Hoyt N. McLain W. W. Heliskell McKee Durbin Rich Kyle Megrew McLain Boyle Franklin

Why He Refused a Loan, Washington Post

A well known business man on F street refused a panhandler seeking a dollar. He explained that the man was his former neighborhood rival, once a model boy who became a booze bum, and he would rather fund a Mormon church than help him.

Washington Post

Proclaimed Stable Fortune Tells by Peter the Prophetic Negro

A New York Times tale recounts financier William Whitney and a stableyard groom named Peter who explains he “names” horses each day by touching their gear to divine which beasts will race. Whitney laughs at the odd superstition while Peter boasts of his almost prophetic touch.

New York Times William Whitney Mr. Whitney Peter

Bad Postage Stamp Books Cause Department Troubles

The Postoffice Department faces trouble with postage stamp books due to poor quality paraffin paper that ruins stamps when separated. Complaints have prompted redemption of defective detective books at full value and a move to better paraffin paper for future issues.

Brooklyan Eagle Postoffice Department Department of

Conscience Leaves Speaker in Dunbar Poem

Paul Lawrence Dunbar narrates a regretful turn as the speaker bids farewell to Conscience. The conscience departs after harsh actions, and later remorse grows. A time comes when the speaker longs for conscience again, but remorse occupies the space.

Paul Lawrence Dunbar

Tangier Island Life on a Chesapeake Flats Boat Streets

A Washington Times portrait of Tangier Island in Chesapeake Bay. The piece describes a 125 mile south of Baltimore community of about 1400 people, built on canals instead of roads, with boats as transport and a strong Methodist church at the center of life. Saturdays bring family returns and crabbing profits. Sundays fill with church services, promenades, and quiet social order.

Washington Times Chesapeake Bay Tangier Sound Tangier Holland Venice Tangier Island Baltimore Bay Sound King Street Canaan Isand Saas Taner Crisfield

Bedbug circular misread as new insect threat by title and date

The Philadelphia Press reviews a United States Department of Agriculture circular misdescribing the cimex lectularius the bedbug. It notes wings, nocturnal habits and survival without food, plus old remedies such as brimstone to kill the pest. The piece ties the bedbug to colonial history and royal circles through unrelated remarks.

Philadelphia United States Department of Agriculture England Canada

London Tattler. Who is Mr Beck in Norfolk headlines

A fragment notes Mr Beck as a vital figure in Norfolk, though the name remains unfamiliar to many readers. The item hints at his importance within local affairs, inviting curiosity about his identity and influence in the community.

London Mr. Beck Norfolk

Woman's Position in Spain Explores Subordinate Role

In Fortnightly Review the piece argues Spaniards keep women largely in the background, restricting roles to domestic duties and childrearing. It notes limited intellectual prominence, low formal education among the upper class, and minimal public exercise or open air life for women.

Spain Madrid

Astronomers and monuments in ancient times and Weyler to resign

E Walter Maufred argues that ancient monuments like the Great Pyramid and Stonehenge reflect vanity and showmanship rather than true astronomy, the real motive being to gain status. The text notes the dates for Stonehenge span over two millennia and concludes true astronomy was not the edifice’s purpose. General Weyler, Spanish minister of war, plans to resign after officials overruled his order allowing attendance at court functions.

E. Walter Maufred Delhi Ghizeh Salisbury Plain Euphrates Weyler

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