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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1902

Page

3

Death at Doorstep Prompts Police Probe in West Indianapolis

Guy Newland twenty two of Marion avenue was found dead near his rear doorstep about 1 a m. His cousin and mother helped move the body as doctors ruled death from excessive drinking. Initial police notes suggested possible foul play, but coroner's findings cited alcoholism as the cause with no visible injuries.

Jesse Guy Newland Marion Avenue John Newland Deiteh Newland Hyland Gerber Lancaster Bleyele Trimpe Lowe Deitch Guy Jacob van Blaricum Marion and River Avenues Patsy Hegerty Bill” Buckner Woodruff Place John St. Louis Coffin-Fletcher Company van Blaricum Emmett Larsh Condell Hegerty Guy Newland Nelson Brayton

Theatres This Day Offer Vaudeville And Burlesque

The Grand presents Katzenjammer Kids and the Kauffmans bicycle act with Katherine Bloodgood, at 2:15 and 8:15 pm. Empire shows The Utopian Burlesquers at 2 and 3 pm. Park Theater to stage The Katzenjammer Kids and Blondel company amid other farse acts this week. Seats on sale at English's box office.

Katherine Bloodgood Kauffmans Grand Edward Libble Blondel the Park Theater

City News Notes Arrests and Local Updates

Thomas Lewis a 60 year old colored man was arrested by Railway Policeman Robert Ross for stealing coal. Grand Lodge officers will host a reception tonight at the Temple corner Delaware and Tenth. Joseph Herder, South Side resident for 21 years of Thirteenth ward, seeks justice of the peace on the Republican ticket. Ambrose Moore of 1210 Cornell avenue ill with stomach trouble may be confined long. Peter Sindlinger’s North Senate avenue home was entered by thieves yesterday. a gold watch two rings a Gamond stud and two other diamonds taken.

Thomas Lewis Robert Ross Alvord Street Grand Lodge Temple Delaware Tenth Streets Joseph Herder South Side Thirteenth Ward Ambrose Moore Cornell Avenue Peter Sindlinger Senate Avenue Gamond

Quoted Detroit Writer Comment Sparks Observation Debate

A Detroit Free Press excerpt notes a thoughtful man remarks on how limited observation by women writers yields unusual results. The fragment ends with "I was" suggesting continuation of a contemplative point about literary perspective and opportunity.

Detroit Free Press

Dr Rhodes Fights Bungaloos In Store on South West Street

Dr J M Rhodes of 73 South West street and druggist Edward Teters faced six to eight Bungaloos last night as they invaded his store. Rhodes chased a thief named Red Finley, used a revolver to recover stolen gum and candy, and compelled Finley to return before a bribe or arrest. Finley fled after smashing a plate glass window. Moran Manahan and Landrigan were later arrested at 8 West Jelton street. Finley remained missing.

J. M. Rhodes South West Street Edward Teters Dr. Rhodes Rhodes Finley Teters Sire Pat Moran West Pearl Street Martin Manahan Blake Street Edward Landrigan Missouri Street Amsden and Sullivan West Jelton Street

Cost of brusqueness in Mills bid for speaker chair

Washington Times recounts Hon. Rice Pierce of Tennessee saying Roger Q. Mills lost his chance at the speaker's chair due to brusque manners. A clerk request incident alienated Mills from a congressman, who vowed to oppose him. In the Democratic caucus Charles F. Crisp defeated Mills by one vote.

Washington Times Roger Q. Mills Rice Pierce Tennessee House of Representatives Mills Ways and Means Committee Congress Charles F. Crisp

Title Guarantee A Must For Real Estate Investors

Title insurance is essential for conservative investors. Do not invest in real estate unless the title is guaranteed by the Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company located at 13 East Market Street.

Indiana Title Guarantye and Loan Company East Market Street

The First Test of Truth Sermon by Rev J Cumming Smith

The Tabernacle preacher argues truth is proven by its moral fruit not by theory. He cites Paul and Jesus on evaluating doctrine by its impact on character and society, warns against scholastic doubt, and urges eternal perspective to elevate action. Next Sunday he will discuss miracles.

J. Cumming Smith Tabernacle Church Paul Timothy Jesus God Christ Smith

Cantrell on Faith and a Denomination Free Church

The Rev Edward A Cantrell preached at the Propylaeum on The Faith of the Prophets and spoke to Indianapolis listeners about a proposed People s Church without denomination He argued faith differs from belief noting belief regards past and present while faith looks to the future He urged faith as ideals of the heart not creeds or rituals and cited Abraham as a model of faith beyond written scripture

Isaiah Edward Bellamy Bellamy God Jesus Edward A. Cantrell Propylaeum Cantrell Abraham Dewey Goa

Practical Love Sermon Emphasizes Christian Experience

Rev. Robb Zaring of Irvington M E Church preached on Practical Love, urging religion to embody Christ through action. He contrasted subjective experience with tangible results, urging believers to show regeneration through deeds, speech, and conduct, and to walk in righteous paths.

Robb Zaring Irvington M. E. Church Irvington M. E John God

Father Huntington’s Sermon at St. David’s Church

The Rev. Father Huntington, superior of the Order of the Holy Cross, preached at St. David’s Church using John’s gospel about Jesus turning water into wine. He spoke of miracles in unlikely places, Christ as bridegroom, and the church as mother, noting the Pentecost Holy Ghost unites them. He addressed women in the afternoon and will continue daily sessions all week.

Father Huntington Order of the Holy Cross Episcopal Church St. David's Church Jesus Cana of Galilee God Jesus Christ Holy Ghost Christ Huntington

Roberts Park Revival Opens Week Two With Sermon

The Roberts Park M E Church revival enters its second week as Rev Charles E Bacon preaches The Message for Some Young Man from Luke 7 11 17 He warns sin alienates from God and harms families but Christ offers power to return from death to life bringing home joy and social benefit.

Roberts Park M. E Charles E. Bacon Christ

Pastor Hulten Preaches Regeneration at College Avenue

Rev H H Hulten, pastor of Shelbyville First Baptist, preached at College Avenue Baptist Church yesterday morning and evening on Positive Evidence of Regeneration. He cited Isaiah: Cease to do evil, learn to do well, criticizing worship without true godliness and noting deadly hypocrisy in ritual offerings.

God H. H. Hulten First Baptist Church Shelbyville College-avenue Baptist Church

Sermons at St Pauls Begin Lent Series by Rev Brown

At St Pauls Church Rev Lewis Brown opened a series of Lenten sermons on the life of Christ to run through Easter Sunday night. He urged men in all walks of life to imitate Christs humility and warned that worldly riches do not insure high ends. Judge Thompson next spoke to YMCA youths on The Call of Abraham, with growing attendance. Earlier Rev Levi White addressed the Bible class on A Young Mans First Duty.

Gardner Chicago St. Paul's Church Lewis Brown Christ Mr. Brown Jesus Bethlehem Judge Thompson Thompson Abraham Levi White Trinity Congregational Church

Revival Services at Covenant Church Begin Week of Meetings

The Rev W P Welch and wife evangelists from Chicago opened revival meetings at Covenant Congregational Church Market Street and Highland Avenue. Services run each evening this week before evangelists decide how long to continue. Mrs Welch engages in women’s work and speaks at women’s rescue meetings.

W. P. Welch Chicago Covenant Congregational Church Market Street Highland Avenue

Council Eyes Gas Meter Ordinance Amid Uncertainty

Council committee chairman Jacquelin S. Holliday says a special meeting will be called within a week to decide the fate of the gas meter ordinance. Opponents doubt its legality and accuse promoters of secrecy amid gas shortages and political opposition. Mayor Bookwalter may withhold approval if it passes.

Jacquelin S. Holliday Holliday Chicago Bookwalter Sourbier Retail Seth Low Greater New York

Lover shoots girl then kills self in Cleveland street tragedy

Miss Sophie Zanting of 277 Dunham avenue was shot on the street by her fiancé Alexander Moore. One bullet hit her chin and another pierced her back, breaking a rib. Moore returned home on Arndale street, drank poison, and died within an hour. The couple had been engaged to marry but recently parted.

Ee Arene Cleveland, CO Sophie Zanting Dunham Avenue Alexander Moore Moore Arndale Street

Pan-American Conference Hints at Reopening Arbitration Issue

Mexico City January nineteen. Though arbitration at the Pan-American conference is said to be disposed of, conservative delegates will push to reintroduce it. Delegates wonder if the conference can finish work before month’s end, requiring businesslike handling of remaining reports and avoiding speeches for effect.

Mexico City

Obituary of Judge Dewitt and Violinist Joseph Burke

Obituary notices report the death of Judge William H. Dewitt of Butte Montana a former Montana Supreme Court associate justice and national Republican committee member. A second notice marks violinist and actor Joseph Burke aged eighty six who gained prominence as Jenny Lind’s accompanist during her tour.

Butte Mont William H. Dewitt Montana Montana Supreme Court National Republican Committee New York Joseph Burke Jenny Lind

Burke’s South Dakota connection noted in obituary line

Charles H Burke of South Dakota is identified as his nephew in a brief notice. Samuel W Hegan head of Hegan Manufacturing Company mantels collapsed and died of apoplexy on Market street in Louisville at age fifty eight. Mother zenor founder of Sisters of Charity in the Northwest died at the Vancouver convent aged eighty. Infanta Maria Cristina widow of Don Sabastian dies in Madrid born in iss.

Charles H. Burke South Dakota Louisville Samuel W. Hegan Hegan Manufacturing Company Market Street Vancouver B. C Zenor Sisters of Charity Northwest Madrid Infanta Maria Cristina Don Sabastian Iss

Memphis stove plant destroyed by fire in South Memphis

The H Wetter Manufacturing Company stove plant in South Memphis burned tonight, causing about 250000 dollars in losses. Insurance covers 25000 dollars. Wetter is a major Southern stove maker with branches in northern cities. Origin of the fire unknown.

Memphis Tenn H. Wetter Manufacturing Company Wetter Company South New York Broadway Blumenthal & Stiner Roche, Croll & Co Samuel Folkoff Folkhoff Richmond Gates & Brown

Lamont Still Active in Northern Pacific Affairs

Col Dan Lamont remains involved in Northern Pacific matters despite age and prior roles. A longtime associate recalls Lamont’s ongoing energy, noting he gave up a New Year’s dinner to focus on business and public duties while still seen downtown.

New York Dan Lamont Cleveland Mentator Danas

Timber land sale in Pennsylvania sets state record

In Titusville Pennsylvania on a January day a historic timber land sale closed. Half of T. D. Collins holdings were bought by G F Watson of Gotina and Buscard and Son of Brockwayville. The deal covered 16 000 acres of hardwood valued at about 4 100 000 dollars.

Titusville Kelletsville T. D. Collins G. F. Watson Gotina Buscard & Son Brockwayville Aardwood

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