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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1902

Page

8

Large audience attends services at English's Opera House

Rev Edward Cantrell led a Sunday afternoon meeting at English's Opera House to discuss the Carnegie Homestead dispute and Christian ideals. A laborer challenged Cantrell on restitution for workers, while Cantrell defended Carnegie’s peace gifts as aiding Home stead employees and urged sincere inquiry and personal growth.

Carnegie Opera House Edward Cantrell Mr. Cantrell Homestead Cantrell Sac Alexander Frocter Disciples Church Brother Proctor Proctor Jesus Kingdom of Heaven Froebel Heaven T. Froebel Peerases God Mr. Spencer

Money For The Hospital Epworth League Meeting

Indianapolis Epworth League district members held a large gathering in Roberts Park Church rooms. A program of songs and recitations was led by district president Stevenson of Pletcherplace Church. The district aims to raise 1500 dollars for the new Methodist Hospital building. The junior department reported raising 20 dollars, with a promise noted. The intermediate department did not report.

Indianapolis Epworth League Roberts Park Church Stevenson Pletcherplace Church Epworth Banch

Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company Invests in Bonds and Securities

The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company reports assets invested in government and municipal bonds and oil notes. Secretary J. Ann, H. Holliday, president, urges patrons to seek a safe and sound home loan or annuity through the firm.

Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company Meoh Mt Bpann J. Ann Somn H. Holliday

Irvington Annexation Fight Over Water Franchise

Irvington residents and officials clash over a planned water works franchise tied to a proposed annexation to Indianapolis. Councilman Eppert alleges undercover tactics by Town Board President Davenport and Elston, while Davenport defends open sessions and careful study of plant plans with Moon & Minor engineers. He warns the Berry council measure could spur or stall annexation and urges fair, calm consideration.

Irvington Indianapolis Fred Eppert John Elstun Elstun Mr. Elston John H. Cral Mr. Eppert Journal Theodore Layman Davenport F. B. Davenport Irvington Water Company Messrs Moon & Minor Berry Eppert Today's Journal Kerry Ths

Impersonating Officers Reported in City

Police report two young men have been working in the city for weeks impersonating officers. They targeted elderly men, feigned arrests on unfounded charges, and sought money for release. A man named McNary from Fillmore, Indiana, says he paid $12.

Police Department McNary Fillmore Ind

Biggest Labor Banquet Planned for Indianapolis Officials and Attendees

The Central Labor Union prepares a $2,000 banquet at Tomlinson Hall on January 3 for 1,400 plates to honor the United Mine Workers and the Coal Operators' Association. Mayor Bookwalter, John Mitchell, and John L. Feltman headline speeches, with about 1,000 delegates and 400 operators expected at related events.

Indianapolis Central Labor Union Tomlinson Hall United Mine Workers Coal Operators’ Association Bookwalter John Mitchell John L. Feltman Mitchell Mine Workers’ Convention

Clerks in a Quandary Over Labor Group Affiliation

A large meeting at Machinists Hall failed to decide whether the Grocery and Butchers' Clerks' Association should join the Retail Grocers' Association as an auxiliary or affiliate with the International Retail Clerks' Union and Central Labor Union, or stay independent. The group renamed itself Clerks' Association preventing proprietors from membership. President Feltman urged clerks seeking labor status to pursue help, while R E Groff urged joining the Retail Clerks' Union. neutrality by Central Labor Union had been the norm.

Feltman Central Labor Union R. E. Groff Retail Clerks’ Union

Printer’s Pocket Picked by Woman on Court Street

A printer on the News reported a moneys theft on Court street to police yesterday morning. He was accosted from a doorway by a woman named Indian Ann who ripped his pockets and fled. Captain Hyland accompanied the victim to the house where the thief denied prior acquaintance.

Court Street Hyland Ann

Christ at the Door: Stansfield’s sermon on opening life to Christ

Rev. Joshua Stansfield of Meridian Street Methodist Church urged that Christ stands at the doors of science, literature, business, labor, social life, and individual lives. He warned that when doors are shut to Him the world encroaches, urging personal openness to Christ for true peace and prosperity.

Christ Joshua Stansfield Meridian-street Methodist Church Mr. Stansfield Scea Daily Press Fathers of Itar Holman Hunt

Sermon at Second Church Chooses a New Pastor in Erie

Rev. Canfield Jones of Park Presbyterian Church Erie Pa impressed Second Church with a remarkable sermon on the invisible world and the life of faith. Congregation warm in inviting him to assume the pulpit, while he awaits final decision, and vows to announce soon. He argued that a spiritual universe and faith beyond sight underpin religion and human progress, citing Christ as the revelation of the invisible God and the enduring power of His words.

Canfield Jones Park Presbyterian Church Erie Second Presbyterian Church Second Church Jones Jesus Christ

Indiana Grain Dealers Meet In Board Of Trade Hall

First general meeting of Indiana grain dealers set for Wednesday at Board of Trade Hall. Officers listed include S B Simpson Cambridge City as chairman and Maurice C Neizer Monroeville as secretary. Four regional divisions outlined with chairs and secretary treasurers. Program features morning and afternoon sessions on organizing a state association, arbitration, market abuses, freight rates, railroad responsibility, and cross state collaboration. Election of officers and enrollment of members to follow.

Indiana Board of Trade Association S. B. Simpson Cambridge City Maurice C. Neizer Monroeville E. H. Wolcott Wolcott Ind George C. Wood Windfall B. Herzer Paulding James Wellington Anderson C. M. Barlow Kokomo M. C. Neizer Grain Dealers of Western Division W. W. Alder Lafayette Eastern Division I. H. Slack Muncie I. L. Schalk Gampova S. B. Sampson Warren T. McCray Kentland B. A. Boyd Indianapolis Charles 8. Clark Chicago George A. Stibbens Grain Dealers’ National Association

Indiana Trustees to Meet in State House Hall

The twelfth annual Indiana Trustees Association meeting will be in the hall of representatives at the State house January 22 and 23. The program lists addresses by Governor Durbin James D Reid and various educators on topics from school sanitation to library development and poor management with committee reports and discussions through Thursday afternoon.

Indiana Trustees’ Association Hall of Representatives Statehouse Durbin James D. Reid Ed R. Monroe Professor Burrage Purdue University Charles A. van Matre William E. Wineburg E. H. Stradling Charles Leer J. S. Rogers Professor Butler State Board Charities W. B. Streeter

Boundless hope and the life of the Invisible Jesus

A compact fragment expresses the idea of mortal hope as a boundless prospect. It calls for the moral and spiritual aristocracy of the world to show faith through the acts of their mortal life according to the vision of the Invisible Jesus.

Jesus

Gasoline Explosion Destroys Barn and Damages Nearby Homes

A gasoline tank explosion at a barn owned by Fred Ruscup on 517 Dorman Street sparked a blaze yesterday noon. Richard Cordell was cleaning a gasoline stove in a wagon when a horse kicked it, igniting spilled fuel. The barn burned with the wagon. nearby Frank Freeman’s barn suffered about 75 dollars in damage, a woodshed at 518 Highland Avenue 15 dollars, and the Sheller residence at 522 Highland Avenue was touched but saved. Sparks also damaged the roof of E H Daly’s house at 87 Highland Avenue causing about 20 dollars in loss.

Fred Ruscup Dorman Street Richard Cordell Cordell Frank Freeman Highland Avenue Otto Sheller E. H. Daly

Indiana State Florists Meet to Prepare National Convention

A meeting of the State Florists Associa tion of Indiana will be held in the horticul tural rooms at the Statehouse on Jan. 14. The gathering aims to finish plans for the National Carnation Society of America convention at the German House Feb. 19 and 20. State florists will be asked to provide financial aid to cover convention costs and to loan funds to visiting florists from across the United States and Canada.

State Florists’ Association of Indiana Statehouse National Carnation Society of America German House National Society United States Canada

Commercial Travelers Plan Winter Travel and Meetings

D A Berk will devote time this week among friends in southwestern Indiana. H A Sommerfield departs today for a three week trip through Michigan and Illinois. William W Yager and C D Remmington were initiated into Indianapolis Council No 4 Saturday. J B Webber will work the city trade this year to meet his family. J F Rollins, after a four week vacation, leaves today for a trip through the gas belt. Abe Poppin and W L Fletcher were visitors yesterday. A nucleus for a council in Fort Wayne is forming with charter members secured. Next meeting will elect a junior council to serve until March.

D. A. Berk H. A. Sommerfield Michigan Illinois William W. Yager C. D. Remmington Indianapolis J. B. Webber J. F. Rollins

Interurban Franchise Talks Delayed by McGowan Absence

William G. Irwin of the Indianapolis line says interurban officials want a solid deal with the city but must await Mr. McGowan’s action on private agreements before bargaining with the Board of Works. Major Megrew of the Board favors waiting for McGowan’s return to advance a franchise settlement.

William G. Irwin Indianapolis, Greenwood & Franklin Electric Railway Board of Works Irwin Hugh J. McGowan McGowan George F. McCulloch Union Traction Company Indianapolis Street Railway Company Greenwood Company Street McGowen Kansas City Harold C. Megrew Mr. McGowan

Flowing Bowl Comedy Drama for Charity at St Mary's

The Young Men's Dramatic Club of St Marys Church staged The Flowing Bowl last night in St Marys Hall on South Delaware street for the benefit of St Boniface Benevolent Society. The hall was well filled and the society will reap a sizable sum from the proceeds.

Young Men's Dramatic Club St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Hall Delaware Street St. Boniface Benevolent Society St. Boniface Society

Hat store claims feed your horse and fur robes

Dunlap’s Celebrated Hat Shop advertises hats and horse supplies including natural fur robes at four fifty and up. TECH ENTIN & FRIEBERG promote a sleep car service between Indianapolis and Springfield. A local optician announces a permanent location at 142 N Pennsylvania St. Mrs. Aust Pamuee Pancake Flour and Mrs. Austin’s Wheat Food are marketed as healthy breakfast options for all ages.

Montjoy reports assault and robbery on West Market Street

Buck Montjoy of West Market Street told police last night he was knocked down and robbed by three young men. He lost 40 cents. His bruised and cut face was treated by Dr. Eisenbelas. Bicycle patrols investigated, suspecting a street fight.

Buck Montjoy West Market Street Eisenbelas Montjoy

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