Pastor Villers Denies Leaving Indianapolis Church
The Rev. Thomas J. Villers, pastor of the First Baptist Church, returned from Boston denying any plan to depart Indianapolis. He said he was invited to supply at Tremont Temple and preached there on prior occasions, renewing old friendships with former Congregation members. He stated no call to Tremont Temple was offered and he has no desire to leave Indianapolis, noting Tremont’s work is very demanding. The Boston press praised his sermon and voice during the visit.
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Thomas J. Villers
First Baptist Church
Boston
Tremont Temple
Letty
Ladies’ Social Union
Gloucester
Villers
Indianapolis
Tremont Tem
Wilters
Bostott Herald
The
Boston Journal
Inlis
Journal
Lorimer
Talmage
Boston Herald
Policy Agent Fined for Involvement at Saloon
Gus Brown a bartender at Joe Gates saloon on Indiana avenue was tried in Police Court yesterday for acting as a policy agent and fined 20 dollars plus costs. Detectives Holtz and Wallace observed a man leaving the saloon with a slip showing policy figures. the man said he paid Brown 10 cents for it. Brown's lawyer claimed the slip meant nothing, but Judge Stubs found Brown had received the 10 cents. Detectives say few policy games remain and runners now guard drawings more closely, reducing visible activity downtown.
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Gus Brown
Joe Gates
Indiana Avenue
Holtz
Wallace
Brown
Kissel
Word to Colored Men Minister urges self help in race problem
The Rev. John H. Brown of Anderson Indiana offers counsel to African Americans urging diligence and self improvement. He aligns with Booker T. Washington, stressing honest work and earning trust to shape one’s future and status as a citizen.
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John H. Brown
Anderson
Ind
Brown
Hooker T. Washington
Lee
Letter on race and self-help in rebuilding community
A historical figure urges progress through self-control and lawful conduct to win white confidence. He argues that criminals among black people are the exception and that disciplined, industrious behavior will erase racial tensions. He advocates condemning misconduct and upholding justice to prove responsible citizenship.
Court amenities halt debt suit amid courtroom shuffle
In Smock's court a debt case overboard from boarding house history unfolds with Peter Newby absent, then appearing with his family. A claim by Jizzie Brown for $11 is pursued as witness notes and remarks about a Christmas Eve meeting and a rival suitor surface amid a tense exchange.
Powers's Death At California House On South Illinois
William G Powers forty two years old died yesterday morning at the California House on South Illinois street after a period of disturbance and intoxication. Clerk Lowe found him in a dying condition and doctors were summoned but he died before arrival. Autopsy to be held by Coroner Brayton at Flanner and Buchanan. No evidence of poison. death attributed to dissipation. He formerly farmed south of the city and left substantial property squandered on drink. He left a sister Mrs Wackard and two brothers near Maywood. known at Union Station as a vendor of nuts and papers.
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William G. Powers
California House
South
Illinois Street
A. L. Lowe
City
Flanner & Buchanan
Lowe
Powers
Wackard
Broadway
Maywood
Union Station
Funeral Services for Daniel Walton Held at 10 A.M.
Funeral services for Daniel Walton, who died at his daughter Mrs Henry G Coxs home on East Eleventh Street, will be held at 10 oclock this morning after which the body will be taken to Cedar his former home for burial. Walton was born in 18% and had lived in Lafayette for forty years. He had resided with his daughter for the last two years. The report also notes Peter Peterson, seventy, died at the Poor Farm yesterday of tuberculosis after entering the asylum on January 9. He claimed Morgan county as his birthplace and named Mrs Reed of 1421 Kass Street as a friend to be notified of his death.
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Daniel Walton
Henry G. Cox
East Eleventh Street
Walton
Lafayette
Peter Peterson
Morgan County
Reed
Kass Street
Indianapolis Fire Insurance declares semiannual dividend
The directors announce a semiannual dividend of percent on capital stock payable February 10 to the holders of record January 3. No transfers will be recorded on the stock ledger between those dates. JOHN M. SPANN, Secretary.
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Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company
Lions
John M. Spann
Changes in Constitution Reported by Executive Committee
The executive committee reports several proposed amendments to the constitution. The panel outlines changes affecting governance and procedure, with details on member voting, quorum, and officer duties.
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Executive Committee
Indiana Engineers Conclude Twenty-Second Convention
The Indiana Engineers Society opened its twenty-second annual meeting at the Statehouse with President W. D. Pence of Purdue presiding. Key topics included constitutional changes, a push for municipal statistics in census work, a proposed central state testing bureau, and emphasis on standard methods for material testing. D. B. Luten of Lafayette presented a detailed paper on concrete arches comparing concrete steel to stone arch construction.
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Indiana Engineers’ Society
Statehouse
W. D. Pence
Purdue University
Pence
Indiana Society
Charles C. Brown
Indianapolis
United States Census Bureau
Washington
Indiana
S. B. Newberry
Sandusky, O
D. B. Luten
Lafayette
Fall Creek
Meridian
Illinois
Central Avenue
Marion County
Luton
James B. Nelson
Nelson
Marion
W. K. Hart
O. W. Smith
C. G. H. Goss
J. S. Humphrey
J. H. Fatout
B. F. Nesbit
R. L. Sackett
Earlham College
A. L. Johnson
St. Louis
G. E. Waesche
Bridges speeding fine proposal postponed address delayed
An address by F. W. Keller of South Bend was postponed until this morning. The principal report to be received today concerns sewerage to be read by B. J. T. Jeup. A fine of $1 for riding or driving on bridges faster than a walk is suggested to be more generally observed.
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F. W. Keller
South Bend
B. J. T. Jeup
Larger seating capacity planned by Y M C A gym committee
The Y M C A gym committee will enlarge seating for basketball games by adding bleachers to extend from the main floor to the balcony, potentially quadrupling available seats. Two front rows will be priced slightly higher. Dr. C I Fletcher spoke to working boys at the Y M C A Hall about a stereopticon lecture on California and Yosemite Valley, with a follow up lecture scheduled next Thursday.
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Dr. C. I. Fletcher
Y. M. C. A. Hall
California
Yosemite Valley
Working Boys of the Association
Peculiar Police Case Stirs Family Over Alleged Assault
Mrs Wenzler recounts a man posing as a collector forcing poison and a false Kaiser mustache into her mouth after entering their North Elder avenue home at 1 PM. Her husband John ran to police as notes and a sitter’s tale pointed to a possible hysteria case. Bicycle officers found the family highly excited and noted prior similar claims on Lynn street.
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John Wenzler
North Elder Avenue
Bray
Streit and
Losh
Wenzler
L. A
North Missouri Street
Lynn Street
Smoke ordinance violators fined in Police Court
Five of the causes in Police Court for smoke violations were disposed of yesterday afternoon. Parrott & Taggart, Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co owner of the Hartford building, and the Daniel Stewart Drug Co pleaded guilty and were fined $10 and costs. The Indianapolis Street Railway Co and the Grand Hotel Co were fined $10 and costs after pleas of not guilty to allow appeals. Six other cases were set for Feb 1 and six postponed to Feb 15.
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Parrott & Taggart
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
Hartford
Daniel Stewart Drug Company
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Grand Hotel Company
Annual Masque Carnival of South Side Turn Verein
The South Side Turn Verein held its annual masque carnival and dance in Prospect street hall last night. The large crowd, in grotesque costume, joined a grand march led by Curt Toll and his sister at 9 pm, followed by the house committee and guests. An intermission occurred at 10 with supper served by the ladies in the dining room. unmasking was at 10:30.
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South Side
Turnverein
Prospect Street
Curt Toll
Miss Toll
House
Farmers Institute to Convene in Southport Two Days
A State Board of Farmers Institutes event will be held in Southport on Friday and Saturday February 7 and 8 with speakers from multiple counties including Putnam Huntington Madison Hancock and Marion. Dr J N Hurty will present an illustrated lecture Friday night. The article also notes a post office expansion delay due to moving equipment and a $60 cost. A saloon keeper Thomas Glenn was arrested for selling liquor to minors linked to a burglary by two girls.
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Farmers’ Institute
State Board of Farmers’ Institutes
Southport
O. F. Lane
Putnam County
Oliver Kline
Huntington County
W. Clifford Wood
Madison County
George Walker
Hancock County
J. N. Hurty
W. B. Flick
Ross
Marion County
Government Department
A. A. Young
Treasury Department
Thomas Glenn
Sir Agnes Street
Mary Henson
Ethel Scofield
Charles Reigger
Memorial Service For Emanuel Swedenborg Held At New Church
A memorial service was held last night at the New Church on North Alabama Street for Emanuel Swedenborg on the anniversary of his birth. The event featured a decorated church, an attractive programme, and several Sunday school youths taking part.
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Emanual Swedenborg
North Alabama Street
Terrible assault on Mrs. Maggie Smith near Maxwell Street
Mrs. Maggie Smith aged fifty nine was dragged by a large drunken negro into an alley near her Maxwell street home around 10 pm. He gripped her throat, threatened harm if she hollered, but she escaped briefly and then was carried along the alley. She identified a tall dark man wearing a slouch hat and heavy moustache, with police finding one of the accused’s brothers in bed. no final identification given. Her clothing was torn and throat inflamed, and she was left lying beside a barn and garbage box before returning home.
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Maggie Smith
Maxwell Street
Blake
Michigan Streets
Michigan Street
Agnes
Minerva Streets
John Cawby
Lillie
Cawby
Hyland
Jamestown Sued Over School Bond Tax Sinking Fund
Martin H. Gibson administrator of John Gibson’s estate filed suit in federal court against Jamestown and others to enforce payment of a $2,443.92 judgment on school bonds. The claim states the town failed to levy a special school tax to create a sinking fund to retire the bonds.
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United States
Martin H. Gibson
John Gibson
Jamestown
A Cheap Southern Tour For Mardi Gras From Indiana
A one fare round trip Mardi Gras special from Indiana points. Tickets on sale Feb 3 to 5, return by Feb 28. The Illinois Central claims to be the shortest quickest route. Inquiries: R H Fowler T P A 1 C R R Louisville Ky.
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New Orleans
Indiana
R. H. Fowler
Louisville
Magnificent Pullman to St Augustine by Southern Ry
Chicago and Florida special offers direct Pullman service to St Augustine Florida without change. One night out with observation and dining cars aboard finest trains in the South. Address C H Hungerford District Pass Agent 230 Fourth Ave Louisville KY.
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Florida
Indianapolis
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Macon
Jacksonville
ST. Augustine
Bes
Mig Fourington Street
Union Station
Queersigner l
Beronson
A. CG
Fla
Southern Ry
C. H. Hungerford, Dist. Pass
Fourth Ave
Louisville
Louisvile
Southern Railway
Chicago & Florida
Chicago
Jeveland
Detroit
Toledo
Pittburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Charleston
Cable
New Orleans
Feed Your Horse Dustress Oats Pass Agent Ad
An old Kentucky ad promotes JANES S Dustress Oats for horses and directs readers to Agent, 2230 Fourth Ave in Louisville for purchases. The brief notice emphasizes product availability through a local agent.
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Janes
Indianapolis Barber Supply Co Moves to New Circle Location
Indianapolis barber supply firm relocates from Circle to 37 East Ohio street offering toilet articles razors scissors and grinding services. A watchmaker operates at 615 Stevenson building nearby.
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Indianapolis
Barber Supply Co
Circle
Ohio St
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ENTY
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Indienna’s Representative Piano
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Corona Colt
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Brockton, Mass
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S. 8S. Co., Ltd
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A. E. Overbridge & Co
A. Ahern
Canada
Thos. Cook & Son
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Reinhart Physicians
Stevenson
Capitol Medical Institute
Vienna Rolls
Maryland Biscuits
Joseph Taggart
Massachusetts Avenue
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Welsbach
C.w.meikel CO
Pennsylvania
Juliagc Walk
Jon
Jack Frost
Aneshaensel & CO
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Queen & Crescent
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Grn
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Dairg
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