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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1901

Page

8

Benefit of Orphans Annual Picnic At German Lutheran Home

Large crowd at the German Evangelical Lutheran Orphans Home at 110 East Washington Street attended the annual picnic to aid the institution. About three thousand contributed to the fund, with booths selling cream, cake, and lunches. The day featured sermons by Rev. Fisher and Rev. J. W. from Fort Wayne, with Mendelssohn choir music, a dinner for four hundred, and extensive fundraising through gate collections and subscriptions.

East Washington ‘Street P. Seuel G. A. Fisher Columbus Ind Fort Wayne Wausie Mendelasohn Trinity Church Pauls Church Num-Aix Seanne Admisien Ntions Val Frederick Ostermeyer Pergone Cincinnati Hamilton Indiana Gente

Man Struck by Engine Crushed Feet Amputated

Michael Manion a Daniel Stewart Drag Company employee living at 223 North Noble Street was run over by switch engine No. 126 near Heat Market Street at about six last evening. Both feet were crushed off and he was badly bruised. doctors at City Hospital said amputation and possible death could follow.

Michael Manion Daniel Stewart Drag Company North Noble Street B. Burkhardt Market Street Behim City Hospital Ambu Hicks

Crowds At Parks Draw Thousands To City Outing

Thousands of excursionists visited the city from across the state, with about sixteen thousand handled at Union Station. Rail divisions from Vincennes Fort Wayne and Chicago contributed hundreds to the crowds. Broad Ripple Park drew 4000 to 5000 visitors with diving horses and a dog show. John Morand’s new pleasure boat Pauline entertained guests at Broad Ripple. All city parks Garfield Riverside remained popular as ideal foliage days boosted the outing mood.

L & W. Division Pennsylvania Vincennes Louisville Fort Wayne Michigan City Peoria Cincinnati Monon Union Station Monument Place Monument Broad Ripple Park Fairview Broad Ripple Lionel Legare Legare Fairview Park John Morand Pauline Benjamin Stockdale Sunshine Scotch Marine Moran Raymond City W. Va Morand Schleisein Edgar Schleisein P. R. John Witherspoon Widup Grace Morand Garfield Riverside

Indianapolis Man Returns Enthralled by Los Angeles Visit

Charles N. Lee, a longtime Indianapolis resident, has returned from a three month trip to Los Angeles California and plans to move there with his wife. He left Chicago February 21 and notes mild days and cool nights. He mentions former Indianapolis exiles in Los Angeles including W H Allen Son and Arthur L Wright and praises Long Beach near Los Angeles. His son Solon E. Lee now resides in Los Angeles and works with the Santa Fe Railroad.

Charles N. Lee Indianapolis Los Angeles Cal William H. Lee West Thirtieth Street Lee Chicago California Mr. Lee N. Bannister George Harding W. H. Allen & Son Arthur L. Wright Allen Jessie Benton Fremont John C. Fremont Long Beach Solon E. Lee Santa Fe Railroad

New People’s Church Dedication At Eleventh Street

The new Pentel Temple at Eleventh street and Senate avenue was dedicated yesterday to a large crowd. Rev. E F Walker of Greencastle delivered the sermon as revival meetings continue daily and nightly. Walker praised Dr. D M Bye for funding. The structure cost 1000, with ground cost 3000 and total planned at 10000. Assistants included Rev FE Ferguson Mille Lawhead A D Buck and others.

A. D. Buck Noblesville

Child Abandoned on Doorstep Found by Neighbors

Mrs W F Dalton of 613 South Pennsylvania Avenue found a basket on her doorstep Saturday night at 11 containing a six week old infant. A note said the baby had no one to care for it and sought a guardian. The woman took the child in and notified police.

W. F. Dalton South Pennsylvania Street

No clear subject found in a terse historical line

A fragment states a man claimed his wife would keep the child and notes that nothing would reveal the crew’s identity.

Senator Fairbanks Visits Baker University Graduation

Senator Fairbanks returned from Baldwin Kansas where he spoke to Baker University’s graduating class last Friday. President L H Muhrlin awarded him LL D and the class presented a gold fob watch. He then visited Ottawa Kansas as a guest of Bristow and will attend Ohio Wesleyan University commencement in Delaware Ohio as a trustee, remaining away for the week.

Fairbanks Baldwin Kan Baker University L. H. Muhrlin Indiana Senator Fairbanks Ottawa Bristow Delaware Ohio Wesleyan University

Gospel Remedy for the Social Evil by Rev R H Moore

The Madison avenue M E Church pastor preached that social evils stem from distorted leadership in industry and government. He urged leaders to serve the people, not seek power, and argued trusts and capital must be guided for the common good, with Christ as the model of servant leadership.

R. H. Moore Madison-avenue M. KE Mr. Moore Christ United States Millonaire Africa Jesus Christ Ple

Men May Strike Today Over Standard Wheel Firings

Discharge of fourteen Standard Wheel Company workers on short notice sparks threat of a general strike. Labor leaders seek reinstatement. union formed at the plant last week under the Carriage and Wagon Makers Union of America. Officials plan talks with firm this morning. outcomes hinge on reinstatements and union recognition.

Standard Wheel Company McCormack Central Labor Union Carriage and Wagon Makers’ Union of America Central Labor Union Hall Wiliam Murray John Blue Bosler Meecher Terre Haute

Mission Work in India at State Christian Alliance Meet

Delegates of the State convention of the Christian and Missionary Alliance met at Gospel Tabernacle on East street. Miss Anna Abrams spoke on her India famine relief work and her association with Pandita Ramabi, who aids 1,700 orphans including 1,400 young girls. Three more meetings were held today before adjournment to Second Presbyterian Church with speakers from other cities.

The Christian and Missionary Alliance Gospel Tabernacle East Street Massachusetts Avenue Anna Abrams India Miss Abrams Pandita Ramabi Pundita Amabi Second Presbyterian Church Vermont Pennsylvania

Weekend Excursions From Indianapolis Via Multiple Rail Lines

Suburban subscribers can receive the Daily and Sunday Journal at any U S or Canadian address with no extra charge and flexible address changes. Several rail trips depart Indianapolis June 16 including Cincinnati via Big Four and Decatur via L D W. fares range from $1.00 to $1.25 with return times around early evening. Modern Woodmen celebration at Pendleton noted among regional events.

Daily Sunday Journal United States Canada

Skat Tournament At German House Yields Mixed Prizes

A skat tournament held at the German House drew fifteen Cincinnati players and an equal number of German House members. Richard E. Werner of Cincinnati won nineteen games and the first prize. All other prizes went to Indianapolis players including Emil Raschbacher and Fred P. Rush. Capt. J. L. Bie ler and Otto Miller also placed, with John Rauch getting the booby prize. Guests enjoyed a dinner at Fairbank and a city carriage ride. The event ran from 2 to 5:30 pm.

Cincinnati Richard E. Werner Indianapolis Emil Raschbacher Fred P. Rush W. W. Icker Capt J. L. Bieler William F. Wocher Otto Miller John Rauch Fairbank

Accidental Shooting Injures Local Youth

Yesterday afternoon Harry Towers of 419 West McCarty street accidentally shot 17 year old Grover Louden of 923 South West street. The two stood about three feet apart when Towers, handling a .22 revolver, fired a bullet into Louden’s foot. Louden will be off his feet for two to three months as Dr. J. M. Rhodes and Dr. J. Pink attended him.

Harry Towers McCarty Street Grover Louden South West Street Louden Towers Young Louden J. M. Rhodes J. Pink

Cutting affray mis labeled as murder at Keystone avenue

Reported murder yesterday afternoon at Keystone avenue and Churchman Pike proved to be a small cutting affray after a crap game and baseball game among colored men. Captains Dawson and Kinney found Dan Coleman with a deep gash from a razor wielded by Wiley Pierce. Coleman claimed no fight and sought to wrest the weapon away. he was arrested for assault and battery. Pierce fled.

Keystone Avenue Churchman Pike Dawson and Kinney Dan Coleman Wiley Pierce Coleman Pierce

Coulter Caldwell nuptials in Aurora

J P Coulter a wealthy merchant and Miss Ella Caldwell a city schools teacher married at the bride’s home on Manchester Avenue Aurora Rev George Cochran officiated The couple left for Buffalo and New York after the ceremony Mr and Mrs Max Leckner will entertain friends informally Wednesday evening June 12

Max Leckner Cuulter—Caldwell Indianapolis Journal Aurora Ind J. P. Coulter Ella Caldwell Manchester Avenue George Cochran Coulter Buffalo New York

The Boy Wonder Mack Douses Strong Men Power Test

W H Mack known as the boy wonder demonstrates unusual strength in Indianapolis. Frail at about 110 pounds he resists lifting when his finger touches a man’s neck. He claims no explanation and baffling physicians in the U S and Europe differ on his power. He can also affect a man by touching a bystander so that another cannot lift the touched man.

W. H. Mack Boy Wonder Indianapolis Mack Europe

Death of Mrs Mary Robinius Former shoe merchant dies aged 60

Mrs Mary Robinius wife of Frank Robinius longtime city resident and former shoe merchant died yesterday at 1 49 PM at 214 Blackford Street after a illness She was sixty Funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from the family home with interment at Crown Hill Five children survive Lizzie George Henry Mrs C J Wilkeny and Mrs Byron Foss of Chicago

Mary Robinius Frank Robinius Blackford Street Crown Hill Lizzie George Henry C. J. Wilkeny Byron Foss Chicago

Believer's Security in Christ Addressed by Howser

Mr George T Howser secretary of the Y M C G A spoke yesterday afternoon to the Francis Murphy Gospel Temperance League in the hall His subject was The Believer's Security in Christ at the Broadway Church yesterday.

George T. Howser Francis Murphy Gospel Temperance League Broadway Church

Big Band of Gamblers Arrest Netted Thirteen Visitors

Early yesterday morning Sergeant Schroeder arrested Charles Gibbs and eighteen others at Fourteenth street and Senate avenue for gambling He then found another gambling game nearby run by George Thompson colored There were thirteen visitors and all were sent to headquarters</analysis>

Schroeder Charles Gibbs Fourteenth Street Senate Avenue George Thompson

Theosophical Society Talk at Indianapolis Branch

At the Indianapolis branch of the Theosophical Society of America last evening W. P. Adkinson discoursed on The themes of spiritual inquiry and universal brotherhood as central to the movement. His remarks touched on philosophy, ethics, and the society’s aims, drawing attention to inquiry beyond material concerns.

Indianapolis The Theosophical Society of America W. P. Adkinson

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