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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1901

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2

Sermon on seeing God and the divine within

The baccalaureate address and commencement sermon, delivered by Rev. W. H. Penhal of Deestur, discuss faith and perception. Kane argues the heart’s vision reveals God beyond science and metaphysical analysis, while praising science within its proper sphere and its limits. The speaker cites biblical scenes and human experience to claim true knowledge comes from the inner divine image rather than external reasoning.

W. H. Penhal Deestur Ident Kane God Eatentet Raphael Angel Baptist Jordan Jesus

Mullikin wins interclass oratorical title at Indiana State Normal

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Terre Haute June 16 Miss Grace Mullikin representing the juniors from Franklin Indiana won first place in the interclass oratorical contest at the Indiana State Normal School last evening Four contestants this year were young women Miss Myrtle Van Cleave representing the seniors Terre Haute girl Hattie Van We of New Market represented the juniors and Miss Virginia Head of Indiana the sophomores

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Grace Mullikin Myrtle van Cleave Indiana State Normal School Mullikin Franklin Vance Hattie van We New Market Virginia Head

Baccalaureate at City College of New York Ends Commencement

The College of the City of New York held its baccalaureate services today at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension. Rev. Dr. Percy Stickmey Grant, the rector, delivered the sermon as part of the commencement week activities in New York.

New York College of the City of Episcopal Church of the Ascension Percy Stickmey Grant

Weather forecast for Ohio Indiana and Illinois

Weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday for Ohio Indiana and Illinois shows showers in Ohio and Indiana Monday with fair Tuesday southerly winds shifting to northwesterly cooler in southern portions. Illinois Monday shows rain then cooler with fresh westerly winds Tuesday fair. Local observations note cloudy conditions and temperature departures from normal.

Washington Ohio Indiana R.H

Materialism warned in graduation address at Exeter

In a baccalaureate sermon at Philips Exeter Academy Exeter New Hampshire Rev W W Fenn tomorrow will assume Harvard divinity school professorship urged graduates to follow duty despite wealth temptations. He criticized fortunes and libraries donated to cities and nations saying education should seek opportunity rather than mere gain.

Exeter N. H W W. Fenn Chicago Harvard Divinity School Philips-Exeter Academy

Arrest of Steel Magnate E G Converse on Bond

Edmund C Converse executive board member of United States Steel Corporation and former National Tube Company president, arrested at Greensburg Junction after touring mills. He posted bail for appearance in Westmoreland Court on September 2 to answer charges of misappropriating about 100000 from 3599 shares of McKeesport Duquesne and Wilmerding Street Railway stock. The arrest followed a writ by James L Devenny of McKeesport who alleged Converse obtained the stock in February 1996 and failed to account for receipts. Devenny pursued equity actions and tracked Converse as his special train passed through McKeesport Greensburg. The party of about twenty five steel officials accompanied Converse during the journey.

Pittsburg Edmund C. ConVerse United States Steel Corporation National Tube Company Greensburg Junction Trust Greensburg Converse Westmoreland Court James L. Devenny McKeesport Duquesne & Wilmerding Devenny Allegheny County McKeetport Westmoreland County Pennsylvania Morehead & Head Collins Meckersport Great Combine

Accidents in Danville and Evansville Claim Several

In Danville Miss Jessie Hogate a Indianapolis teacher was badly injured when a bridge bolt broke, the buggy toppled, and she was thrown onto rocks. She suffered a compound fracture and severe facial wounds. In Evansville George Nobsey, 19, drowned in Pigeon creek while bathing, and a steamer cabin tender Giles Ewing also died after an accident aboard the J C Kerr. A 19 month old child of George Phitts died after ingesting wormwood oil.

Indianapolis Journal Danville Ind Jessie Hogate Indianapolis Hogate Evansville George Nobsey Pigeon Creek Giles Ewing J. C. Kerr Eva George Phitts

Divorces sermon triggers grave incident in Kokomo

The Rev George Edward Walk pastor of Harrison Street Christian Church in Kokomo preached against modern divorce during a funeral for William and Mrs Hancock's four year old son. An angry brother demanded a public retraction at the grave leading to threats of a clash and future trouble. Walk defended his sermon as general, not personal.

Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Ind George Edward Walk Harrisonstreet Christian Church William Hancock Hancocks Walk Otho Jackson Pepaxten

The Snowshoe Itinerant Rev John L Dyer Dies

Denver obituary reports the death of Rev John L Dyer at age 84 from throat paralysis after a long illness. Born in Franklin County Ohio in 1812 he began preaching in Wisconsin in 181 and became a famed old Methodist circuit rider. He moved to Colorado in 1861 earning the nickname The Snowshoe Itinerant for preaching in remote mining camps and authored a book with the same title.

Mr. Dyer Franklin County Ohio Dyer Wisconsin Colorado New Mexico

Obituary Notices for Gardner and Gray in 19th Century Reports

MEMPHIS Tenn June 1 General William Montgomery Gardner veteran of Mexican and civil wars died tonight at age seventy eight He graduated West Point class of 1546 His legs shattered by a ball at Manassas where he led the Eighth Georgia Regiment GENEVA June 16 The Rev G W Gray prominent Methodist minister and well known in northern Ohio died today of paralysis aged sixty nine years

Memphis Tenn William Montgomery Gardner Gardner Military Academy West Point Manassas Georgia Geneva G. W. Gray Ohio

Canadian Pacific Trackmen to Strike Over Wage Demand

Vancouver June 16 All CP trackmen will go out tomorrow morning after Eastern division men were refused a five cent per day wage increase. Officials say granting the demand would add 40000 to expenses. Men are assigned to bridges and track sections needing surveillance, with trains to run tomorrow as usual.

Vancouver B. C Canadian Pacific Eastern Division

Butchers End Strike by Dropping Union Card Demand

In San Francisco on June 1, striking journeymen butchers formally ended their walkout. They agreed to withdraw the demand that a union card be displayed in all retail shops, resolving the dispute.

San Francisco

Ohio National Guard Association chooses officers in Newark

The Ohio National Guard Association met at the State Encampment grounds in Newark on June 16 electing Brig. Gen. W. V. McMakin of Toledo as president Captain W. A. Westervelt of Columbus as secretary and Colonel George B. Donavin of Delaware as treasurer The delegates enjoyed a brief camp experience and voted to hold the next convention at the same place.

Newark Ohio National Guard Association W. V. McMakin Toledo W. A. Westervelt Columbus George B. Donavin Delaware

Pope appoints Kennedy rector of American College in Rome

A Rome source reports Rev. Thomas Y. Kennedy D D of the Seminary of St Charlies Borromeo Overbrook near Philadelphia has been named rector of the American College in Rome. The appointment elevates Kennedy within the church hierarchy and places him at the center of Vatican education and international Catholic leadership.

Philadelphia Rome Thomas Y. Kennedy Seminary of St. Charlies Borromeo Overbrook Here American College In

Double tragedy after quarrel ends with self harm

In Portland Indiana on June 16 Oren Jordan fired twice at his wife missing both shots and then shot himself in the temple instead. He survived with a ragged wound while his wife screamed and Jordan fled but was later arrested. Two weeks earlier Jordan's stepdaughter Nora Gibson attempted suicide by swallowing Laudanum but survived. Family tensions have been ongoing.

Indianapolis Journal Portland Ind Oren Jordan Jordan Nora Gibson Iaudanum

John Brown Ends Life After House Fire Near Taswell

John Brown sixty years old, recently wed to Mrs Endow near Taswell, committed suicide by shotgun blast under his chin after setting his house on fire. Neighbors found the blaze in time to prevent total destruction. over 200 dollars, including silver, were recovered from the embers. Brown, ex Civil War veteran, had moved from Mt Carmel about four years ago. his wife was away at the time.

Indianapolis Journal English Ind John Brown Endow Taswell Brown Mt. Carmel

Turnfest in Fort Wayne sparks three thousand attendees

In Fort Wayne Indiana on June 16 the seventeenth annual Turnfest drew three thousand from Indiana Illinois Ohio and Kentucky with teams from Chicago Indianapolis South Bend Louisville Pind lay and Fort Wayne. Finished events include a six hundred yard relay won by South Side Chicago Turngemeinde in 6i 8-5 and a one mile bicycle race won by William Aller Central Chicago Turngemeinde in 2 5 with John Duha second.

Fort Wayne Ind Indiana Illinois Ohio Kentucky Chicago Indianapolis South Bend Louisville Pindlay South Side

German American Singing Fest Opens in Peru Indiana

The annual saen gerfest of German American singing societies of Indiana and Ohio begins in Peru in a big tent by the Wabash. Societies from South Bend Fort Wayne Alexandria Logansport Lafayette Marion Wabash and two from Indianapolis compete. Judges include Carl Barus Alexander Ernestinoff and A Gehring.

Indianapolis Journal Peru Ind Indiana Ohio South Bend Fort Wayne Alexandria Logansport Lafayette Marion Wabash Indianapolis Muncie Michigan City Toledo Carl Barus Alexander Ernestinoff A. Gehring

Prize Winners Named in Joint Officers Banquet

Judges tonight announced prize winners in the joint banquet. First place went to Indianapolis Secielist Saeturertbund, followed by Fort Wayne Concordia in second, Indianapolis South Side Maennerchor in third, South Bend Concordia in fourth, Mitch, Alexandria Concordia in a tight lineup.

Indianapolis Secielist Saeturertbund Fort Warne Concordia Indianapolia South Side Maennerchor South Lend Concordia Alexandria Concordia

Anderson Plant to Resume Operations After Four Months

ANDERSON INd June 16 The Anderson plant of the American Strawboard Company will resume operations tomorrow with a full complement of about 60 operatives. Most industries in Anderson are at full force except glass. Johnson Reynolds Co of Anderson began erecting a large plant here yesterday with plans for stone iron and steel buildings and new machinery. The firm will manufacture gas regulators scales and engage in iron and steel novelties. Princeton Ind June 16 The First Baptist Church in Princeton was dedicated today with a dedicatory sermon by Dr. E W Lounsbury of Chicago titled The Glory of a True Church. An afternoon social service and evening address by Rev Albert Ogie of Indianapolis followed. The church, nearly destroyed by fire last March, was completed at a cost of 10 000 and dedicated by Rev N Smith the pastor.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind American Strawboard Company Johnson-Reynolds Company Princeton First Baptist E. W. Lounsbury Chicago Albert Ogie Indianapolis

Jeffersonville Treasurer Ford Sees Salary Cut to Zero

Jeffersonville, Ind on June 16 Treasurer Ford of Clarksville protests a town board move reducing his salary to 0 a year while he must post an $8 bond. Ford, a Republican, notes the board mostly Democrats. he previously earned a salary plus a percentage on delinquent collections, typically $250 to $500 yearly.

Indianapolis Journal Jeffersonville Ind Ford Clarksville

Counterfeit money circulates widely in hazelwood add on

Anderson Ind June 11 Hazelwood merchants found last night counterfeit currency circulating extensively in that addition to the city. The coin wake-gated and bore the mint mark but the weight differed slightly from genuine. About a half dozen stores were targeted in a systematic effort.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind Hazelwood

Mediation by Debs Aims to End Terre Haute Machinists Strike

Terre Haute Ind June 11 Debs mediates the machinists strike after being asked by the employer to influence the men A conference with the strikers followed and a joint meeting is set for tomorrow morning to settle the dispute through his efforts

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Eugene V. Debs Debs

Tippe Battlefield Association Holds Memorial Services

In Lafayette Indiana on June 16 memorial services were held on the battlefield. After officers were elected graves of fallen heroes were decorated and an address delivered by Hon. E D Crumpacker.

Lafayette Ind Tippecanoe Battlefield Association E. D. Crumpacker

Local Obituaries From Indiana Towns June 16

Jose Parker of Kokomo dies suddenly leaving a widow and three children Rufus Parker Frank Parker and Mrs E Nicholson all in or connected to Chicago Union City and Baltimore Md John Nolan blacksmith at Young America found dead in bed Richmond business leader Peter Johnson dies after abdominal growth operation ownership of hardware store six children survive Levi Thompson Bethel Ohio born Christian Church and Masons six children survive Terre Haute Mrs Samuel T Reese dies at seventy seven born Sugar Creek township married in 186 and moved to Terre Haute the next year

Kokomo Ind Jose Parker Rufus Parker Chicago Frank Parker Union City E. Nicholson Baltimore John Nolan Young America Richmond Peter Johnson Johnson Levi Thompson Bethel Ohio the Christian Church The Masons Terre Haute Samuel T. Reese Sugar Creek Township

Memorial and church services across Windfall and region

Knights of Maccabees and Ladies of the Maccabees held a joint memorial at Windfall Cemetery with a procession to the Methodist Church. Rev. Lotus Aspy of Anderson preached. Similar services by Woodmen and auxiliary. Also reports eighth grade graduates in Highland and Jefferson townships. Wabash church plans a new building costing 12,000 to 15,140. St Augustine’s confirms 47 children. A lioness whelped four cubs at the Bostock show. Mrs Batley seeks pardon papers for her son George Balley in the reformatory for larceny.

Windfall Knights of Maccabees Hive of Ladies of the Maccabees Windfall Brass Band Lotus Aspy Anderson Woodmen Worthington Highland Jefferson Townships H. B. Cussman Madge Fellows Clara Walls Josephine Jewell Lena May Jean Mary Long Jessie English Fannie Tetrick John Padgett Cora Noel Julia Crites Pearl Dyer Edith Jewell Mabel Marshall Myra Brouillette Wabash Wabash Street Methodist Church Jeffersonville St. Augustine's Church Portland Batley Ausonia George Balley

Government outlines new steel post office in Mexico City

Mexico City on June 16 reported the federal government completed plans for a new post office edifice to rise near the School of Mines at the city center. The building will have a steel framework and be fire proof with part of the contract awarded to a Chicago architectural firm.

Mexico City Postamas School of Mines Chicago

Railroad Trusts Claim Global Track Network Control

Chicago rumors say Harriman interests have won control of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul system and a wider plan to unite Western railroads into a single network. Leaders Harriman Kuhn Loeb Rockefeller Morgan would guide policy amid a wide mileage tally across many lines, with Morgan and Harriman as de facto decision makers.

Chicago The Tribune Harriman Combine Milwaukee & St. Paul Harriman Northern Pacific Pacific Coast Harriman, Kuhn, Loeb & Co Rockefellers Hill and Morgan St. Louis Gould Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific J. Pierpont Morgan E. H. Harriman Mr. Morgan Southern Pacific Union Pacific Chicago, Milwaukee & St Chicago & Northwestern Chicago, Burlington & Quin Missouri Pacific Great Northern Chicago & Alton Wabasa S.scsonssevees Doch Ascesees

Big lumber yard fire in Boston destroys vast lumber stock

A blaze at W. Leatherbee's lumber yard in Boston around 1 am likely a total loss, with 2000 to 3,000,000 feet of dressed lumber ruined. Fire may have been sparked by fireworks during Charlestown celebration preparations. In Durant Oklahoma, fire leveled nine brick and twenty frame buildings, with total losses near $50,000 and several businesses hit hard.

Boston C. W. Leatherbee Charlestown

Fire destroys Runkel Brothers chocolate factory

In New York on June 16 a fire leveled the Runkel Brothers chocolate factory. The firm estimates losses at about 250000 dollars, largely insured. The plant employed about 150 workers.

New York Runkel Brothers

Wisconsin faster than Illinois in 48 hour trial at sea

The Wisconsin steamed into San Francisco after a forty eight hour Santa Barbara channel trial. Officials report speeds above eighteen knots under forced draught with two hour runs at 16.45 knots and forty eight hours averaging 15.3 knots. Earlier tests showed 17.176 knots with new engines.

Chicago Record-Herald San Francisco Wisconsin Santa Barbara Illinois Puget Sound Point Arena Point Reynes Greyhound

Lucania First Cunard Marconi Wireless Link at Sea

The steamer Lucania the first Cunard vessel fitted with Marconi wireless telegraphy made radio contact with the shore while twenty miles from Liverpool on June 16 in London.

London Lucania Cunard Marconi Liverpool

Transatlantic steamship arrivals and departures June entries

A list of ships arriving at and departing from North American and UK ports on June 14 to June 16. Vessels include Rotterdam and Boulogne connections to New York, Carthagenian to St Johns, Rhynland to Philadelphia, Bergen land to Browhead, Lucania sailing to New York, Laurentin and Etruria arrivals in Liverpool, with Halifax and Queenstown service details.

New York Rotterdam Boulogne Christana Naples Armenia Hamburg Halifax ST. Johns N. F Carthagenian Glasgow Liverpool N. S&s Philadelphia Rhynland Queenstown Browhead Bergenland Lucania Liverpost Moville Laurentian Etruria

Empire Builder Concludes Rift Over South African Federation

The article notes a continuing view dispute between Mrs. Botha and Mr. Kruger with Kruger demanding guarantees of independence before proposals. It cites Cecil Rhodes at Bulawayo predicting federation within three to four years, arguing self-government before federation could thwart federation itself.

Botha Kruger

Czechs Attack Germans on Train Near Troppeau

On a railway near Troppeau a group of Czechs with two Germans named Lazar seized one German and threw him under train wheels. The man was killed. his brother leaped from the car and escaped but was badly injured.

Vienna Troppeau Lazar

Pingree's Condition Unchanged Despite Worsening Complications

London dispatch reports Dr. Thomas Barlow stating ex-Governor Pingree's condition remains unchanged. Although yesterday's complications persist, his strength is not materially diminished and he is bearing up under the trying circumstances.

London Thomas Barlow Pingree

Docks Closed After Labor Riots In St Petersburg

ST PETERSBURG June 17. Dockyard authorities close the docks until order is restored following the renewal of labor riots last Saturday.

ST. Petersburg

Slow Progress at Peking Indemnity Talks Drag On

Peking June 16 In a cautious update foreign ministers say talks near conclusion though no final settlement yet. Indemnity amount and 4 percent interest rate nearly agreed. Japan’s borrowing at 5 percent is a major hitch. Rockhill offers 6 percent tariff boost if China widens rivers and enacts tariff reforms. Troops to be withdrawn by August with legation guard remaining. German palace preparations for court occupancy begin. 3,000 Chinese troops to be moved to Peking.

Peking Japan Rockhill United States China Shan-Si Pei-Ho Legation Guards Sophinese Winter Palace Pao-Ting-Fu

Washington Letter on Heat and City Design

The discussion notes that St. Louis Cincinnati and Nashville rank as very hot cities with humidity and smoke affecting comfort. Philadelphia’s heat is worsened by narrow Penn squares and inner courts causing people to sleep outdoors on hot waves. Philadelphia’s house ownership reduces tenements but inner courts increase discomfort.

Washington Congress Buffalo St. Louis Charleston United States Cincinnati Nashville Philadelphia William Penn Brigham Young Salt Lake City Penn

Sunday Athletics and the Sunday Law Debate in Westchester

Westchester church leaders seek to ban Sunday baseball while observing that the Supreme Court limits Sunday laws to preventing serious community disruption. Proponents argue strict enforcement may push fans to saloons or gambling. observers note outdoor sports like bicycling do not curb vice, urging liberal Sunday athletics as possible church allies.

New York Evening Post Westchester County Supreme Court

Baseball Superstitions Side With Empty Barrels

The Philadelphia Times notes baseball players share superstitions with sailors. Players believe passing a wagon load of empty barrels in the same direction as the team’s travel signals victory, provided the wagon returns or is not empty in the opposite direction. Last season the New Yorks and Philadelphias both passed such barrels en route to the park, and the game ended in a draw.

Philadelphia Times New Yorks Philadelphias Ball Park

French Losses in Tonkin Reported by Steamship

The steamship Tacoma brings news from Hong Kong that French forces in Tonkin lost four officers and seventeen soldiers in a fight along the Tonkin frontier with marauding bands of Chinese numbering over 5,000. Many Chinese women were killed and the Chinese were driven into Kwang-Si province.

Tacoma Wash Hong Kong Tonkin Kwang-Si

Forsyth Shoots Patterson in Lexington Street Incident

In Lexington on June 16 Sam Forsyth shot at Harry Patterson after a dispute over a debt. Forsyth fired five times. two bullets wounded Patterson while two others pierced his coat. Both men are known horsemen.

Lexington Sam Forsyth Harry Patterson Patterson

Smith to Succeed Blodgett in New York Central

Cleveland June 16 A H Smith now first assistant to General Superintendent P B Blodgett of the ignore is slated to succeed as general superintendent of the New York Central.

Cleveland A. H. Smith Blodgett New York Central

River Yachtsman Killed in Arkansas Bluff Incident

Edward W. Stover, superintendent for the Tie Company of Chicago in the White River valley, was killed while surveying near Seven Mile Bluff, Baseline yacht sighting noted. investigation continues into the fatal incident at Seven Mile.

Duval’s Bluff Ark Edward W. Stover White River Valley T Was, Tie Company of Chicago

War Declared by Hidah Imilan Youths in Alaska

Tacoma June 16 Younger Hidah Imilan tribal members near Katchikan Alaska declare war after Deputy Marshal Jones shot and wounded chief Kitcoon during arrest for cutting timber on government land.

Tacoma Wash Katchikan Alaska Jones Kitcoon

Young Men's Christian Association reaches half century mark

In Boston the international Young Men's Christian Association marks fifty years. The article credits leadership, notes shifts from small city rooms to a two room to multi facility plant, and urges broader inclusion beyond evangelical creed to attract all worthy young men.

Stockman kills wife in Roswell jealousy case

In Roswell New Mexico on a June day Arthur Kline a stockman shot and killed his wife and wounded Marshall Maddux probably fatally, then injured the woman with whom Mrs Kline was living. A man giving the name Thomas Kin ney was taken into custody on the street and held for insanity.

Roswell N. M Arthur Kline Marshall Maddux

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