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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1901
Page
2
A sermon-like meditation contrasts human frailty with divine permanence. It asserts that only those who do God’s will endure beyond earthly life, while others face an end. Themes of faith, obedience, and eternal reward appear as inclusive comforting guidance.
The June 3 service at Earlham College featured Dr. David W. Dennis's address "We are the light of the world." He warned against trusts, urged national industry regulation, and called for moral leadership from priests, teachers, farmers, and lawyers to ensure justice and social harmony in a unified, cooperative economy.
Forecast for Monday and Tuesday. For Ohio fair on Monday and probably Tuesday, fair in the south with showers and cooler in the north and fresh to brisk southeasterly winds. For Illinois and Indiana local rains on Monday with warmer in the far north, Tuesday fair in the south, showers and cool in the north with fresh to brisk southeasterly winds.
Temperature details show a high of 77 and a low of 52 observed today with clear winds from the northeast at 6.0 mph. Pressure readings and precipitation are listed as 0.00 inches, while a long-term temperature change since June 1 and January 1 are noted, attributed to BR. WAPPENHANS, Local Forecast Official.
The speaker rejects labor as endless toil and argues that big wealth brings unfairness and ugliness while justice grows with scale. He envisions a future Rockefeller who could illuminate a continent economically and act honestly, turning on all the lights for the world with wisdom.
Purdue Universitys twenty seventh annual commencement opened with Rev Charles R Henderson D D of Chicago University delivering the baccalaureate sermon at First Baptist Church Lafayette Ind June 9 He spoke on Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God stressing that young men can succeed through work and character building A double quartet provided music and a Second Presbyterian Church gathering followed with remarks on morality and purity of thought Tomorrow includes entrance examinations university musical society events and a reception for graduates and alumni
Franklin Ind June 9 The commencement week at Franklin College began with Rev M W Schuh of Greensburg delivering the annual missionary sermon this morning and memorial services this afternoon A large congregation attended the baccalaureate sermon tonight at the Baptist Church by Prof C H Hall Many alumni and friends have arrived for the exercises.
Cincinnati reports elaborate plans for the twentieth international Christian Endeavor convention set for July 6 to 10. A choir of fifteen hundred will perform at Music Hall, with open air sacred music in Washington Park and addresses by Governor Nash Mayor Fleischmann and other officials.
At Clifton Springs on June 9 members of the International Mission and Union convened for a consecration followed by Rev S L Baldwin delivering the annual missionary sermon on foreign field duties. The afternoon featured a Y M C A and Student Volunteer meeting led by Dr C Merritt with readings prayers and talks by several pastors and speakers on global and American outreach.
Detective Sgt Pfaller in New York says Edward Geierhofer, wanted for a $10,000 larceny alleged from 1900, was arrested on a bench warrant in San Rafael. Banker Robert Aurbach reports advances tied to a nonincorporated Universal Automobile Company. Geierhofer, alias Edgar Gelerhater, claims innocence and awaits a San Rafael hearing.
Dr H Y Biggar, physician to John D Rockefeller, says the philanthropist has given a large sum for medical research and will rely on a panel of renowned scientists from Columbia, Johns Hopkins, University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago and others to review the field and advise practical plans. He notes efforts by the English government against tuberculosis and Buffalo’s study of cancer origins, with work likely to proceed along these lines.
Principal Mooker T. Washington of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute has been notified by John D. Rockefeller that he will provide funds for the erection of a much-needed dormitory. The aid signals a major boost for campus housing and expansion plans.
London reports United States Senator Beveridge may secure a Russian concession for a steamship line from the United States to Viadivestoex or Port Arthur. The Daily Mail cites a St. Petersburg correspondent noting the Czarist government is not averse to the idea. Berlin dispatch notes German immigrant prospects are dim due to crowded trades. An American, Constantine Scandal, was robbed on a railway but the thieves drowned after leaping into the River Arc. Paris hosts the Grand Steeplechase de Paris at Auteuil with Calabrais winning, Caraiman second, and Viaux third. President Loubet greeted by crowds.
Moscow reports Count Brobynsky, descendant of Catherine the Great, among prominent figures arrested and exiled over revolutionary agitation. Odessa notes heavy rains in South Russia boosting harvest prospects. Elder Demster offers to cover travel for British union delegates to study U S trade methods. Mascagni signs eight week U S tour contract with Italian orchestra worth £5000. Corpus Christi procession in Belfast draws 8000, mob violence erupts. police must charge crowd. several injured and many arrested amid hours of unrest.
In Toronto a convention says a fixing date for machinists to sign for a nine hour day and a 1244 percent wage rise is nearly decided. The action may go to a vote, with future timing due to strike costs. In Chicago about 2000 wood workers threaten July 1 strike unless a 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 cent rise per hour and nine hour day are granted.
Havana June 9 Conservatives in the constitutional convention are confident the Platt amendment will be accepted and several Radicals may join the fifteen earlier supporters. Outside pressure and shifts among Radicals have moved toward acceptance to end military occupation and set a settled course for the island. The convention will meet in secret tomorrow and a vote is expected after several days.
Thirteen thousand dollars in gold coins, part of the First National Bank theft, was found hidden in the earth vault of a City Hotel outhouse near the bank. Detectives, aided by prisoner Steward Jelleff, recovered five bags totaling 39,000 and 1.0 each, leaving 8,000 previously recovered and the remaining currency.
President Harper of the University of Chicago announces the plan to establish affiliated preparatory schools in Europe. These branches will be allied with the Chicago university academies to aid children of college age whose families travel abroad, with Paris as the first site.
Yaded first and the American Home School for Girls will be wed at 20 Rue de Long Champs on Oct 2. Miss Elizabeth Wallace, formerly a French instructor at the University of Chicago, and Miss Emma Baird, longtime principal in Kansas City, will supervise the Paris school. Berlin follows Paris in the planned march.
Edward Moran, renowned marine and landscape painter, died in his Fifth Avenue studio from uraemic poisoning due to a long illness. Born in England, he moved to America at age twelve, lived in Maryland and Philadelphia, then settled in New York twenty-five years ago.
TOLEDO June 9 Captain Fred J. Kountz son of General J S Kountz died suddenly this morning of acute pneumonia He was a captain of volunteers in the Spanish war on General Frederick D Grant s staff and awaiting a regular army appointment. CLEVELAND June 9 Mother Amadeus mother general of the Sisters of Charity of the diocese of Cleveland died today at the Lakewood convent aged sixty She had been in the convent forty years Katherine O Neill Sister lives in Chicago. NEW ORLEANS June 3 Richard Griffith a leading press telegraph operator died today in New Orleans.
Gloucester June 9 Captain Howard Blackburn of Gloucester started his second transatlantic voyage in the twenty five foot sloop Great Republic bound for Lisbon Portugal. He expects to reach in about forty five days after a start marked by over 1000 admirers and a flotilla that saluted the launch.
San Francisco dispatch reports the American steamer Susquehanna arriving from Manila with 95 percent reinsurance quoted. The vessel left Baltimore 174 days ago carrying coal for the Cavite naval station.
A dated report lists arrivals and sailings at major ports including New York Philadelphia Queenstown Liverpool Southampton Moville Scilly Glasgow and Montreal. Vessels cited include Scotia Tartar Prince Sicilian Noordland Ivernia Carthagenan Barbarossa City of Rome Minnehaha Mesaba and Sarmatian with routes from Genoa Naples London Glasgow Boston New York Liverpool and Halifax among others.
Winfield and Stratton, wealthy mine owner, redeemed the Matchless mine in Leadville for Senator Tabor’s widow. Tabor once helped Stratton when he was poor. Sheriff’s sale had set July 4 for final title, but Stratton now assists to exploit the property further.
In Chicago on June 3 an attempt to move a street car through a crowd of Italians at Eighteenth and Clark streets sparked a riot. The car windows were smashed and a man was injured before police from the Twenty second street station intervened to protect the motorman and conductor. Sticks and stones shattered the car, but order was restored as priests counseled restraint to avert a broader clash.
A student committee at Kansas Wesleyan University denounces the board of trustees for duplicity as it defends Dr. Frank D. Tubbs professor of natural science who was dismissed for alleged heresy. The board will hear Tubbs next week but will not reinstate him. Incoming juniors and seniors threaten to leave if demands are not met.
A Wichita correspondent reports that a Friday night storm ruined the wheat crop on four hundred farms west and northwest of Blackwell Oklahoma. Farmers, who bought twine and harvest machinery, seek returns from local dealers who refer the matter to factories. Despite losses, farmers are financially sound after five straight good seasons.
Lulu Prince Kennedy, jailed on trial for murdering her husband, showed progress after a stress strain incident causing a court adjournment. Doctors feared a mental collapse and potential mistrial. she said she hopes to attend court on Monday.
An official press agent answers questions about why healing is charged for, the existence of disease, and the role of Mrs. Eddy. He argues healing is spiritual, that there are no microbes or matter, and that money funds continued work. discusses absence of patients in hospitals and the legality of Christian Science practice.
Horace Porter Pell, a young actor and former society figure in New York, is reported dead. The body was found in Ci erianas on June 9, with local officials handling the investigation.
Funeral services for Q were held at the Church of the Transfiguration with Rev. R K Upjohn officiating. Besides family, a large number of society and theatrical friends attended the ceremony in New Rochelle.
The Rev William W Everts discussed Baptismal Registers and the causes of their existence at the New England Historic Genealogical Society. He traced roots to the late 15th century when Cardinal Ximenes revived Roman parish records to curb fraudulent divorces and forbidden marriages. He cited Zwingli in Zurich in 15th century against Anabaptists and Cromwell in 1805 urging clergy to keep birth marriage and baptism registries for titles and lineage.
LITTLE ROCK June circular to be issued tomorrow by President Francis L Gowan of the Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad appointing J E Holden traffic man and second vice president. Holden retains traffic manager title and will oversee traffic and accounts.
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