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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1903

Page

6

Gigg lers Not Christians at South Side Revival Ends

A large gospel revival in Indianapolis led by Rev. Milford Lyon concluded with sermons emphasizing true Christianity. Lyon warned that few who giggle at God are Christians and urged wholehearted devotion to God to enter heaven. About five youths responded to the call for conversion.

Indianapolis Prospect Linden Streets Milford Lyon Methodist Episcopal Churches Lyon United States Mr. Lyon Jesus Matthew Tiis Jesus Christ Heaven

Evangelist Lyon's Revival Increases City Revival Reach

Missionary work in the city has drawn from Maine to California. He preached sixty seven sermons and led four hundred souls to join the church while producing two hundred declarations to live higher Christian lives. Over fifty thousand people heard him. he departs for Chicago to begin another series of meetings through July.

Maine California Lyon Chicago

North American Turner Association meets at South Side Hall

Amid bright lights and music the district meeting of the North American Turner Association closed at South Side Turner Hall. Diplomas and laurel wreaths crowned winners from Chicago and other cities. Prizes went to out of town turners. notable events included the relay by Social Turners and multiple athletic contests led by Max Emmerich and Otto Suter.

North American Turner Association South Side Turner Hall Henry Victor Turner Schiffbauer National Organization Chicago Chicago Turngemeinde Clase Social Turners Max Emm Otto William J. Allis Turners Indianapol Ourth Max Emmerich Otto Suter Robert Maysaak Central Turners Otto Irgang Chicago Turner Louisville Turners Indianapolis Evansville South Bend South Side Indianapolis Fort Wayne Terre Haute

Indiana State Dental Association Opens Annual Meeting

The forty fifth annual meeting begins at the Denison House at 10 o clock this forenoon. Dentists from Indiana and other states arrive, with attendance expected to be the largest in the association’s history. Dr B Holly Smith of Baltimore, a leading dentistry authority, is among the distinguished visitors. A fraternity meeting occurred at the Denison last evening. A smoker and vaudeville show at the Columbia Club is planned for tomorrow night.

Indiana State Dental Association Denison House Dental College Denison B. Holly Smith Baltimore Columbia Club

Claypool hires D. J. Callahan as new hotel steward

Henry W. Lawrence, manager of the Claypool, announced last evening the engagement of D. J. Callahan to oversee the culinary department. Callahan previously served three years as steward of the Southern Hotel in St. Louis and four years with the Planters' in the same city before traveling abroad and returning home. He is regarded as one of the best in his line, and Lawrence celebrates securing him for the Claypool.

Henry W. Lawrence The Claypool D. J. Callahan Southern Hotel St. Louis Planters

Third Indictment Against Machen And Groff Brothers

The grand jury indicted August W Machen for receiving a bribe and Groff Brothers for giving one. Indictments cover three additional counts to align with a related conspiracy case involving the Lorenzos of Toledo. Postmaster General Payne and aides depart for brief vacations as the postal probe continues with no public news. Rural route carriers were named for Rushville Indiana as the government selects a site for a new Anderson post office at Eleventh and Jackson streets.

Washington August W. Machen Groff Brothers Machen Lorenzos Toledo Payne Bristow Maine Madden Detroit Franklin Department Indianapolis Journal Treasury J. J. Netterville Anderson, Ind Eleventh and Jackson Streets

Disturbed a Religious Meeting in a Wilmot Street Row

Mike Hines and Pat Kinney were arrested on a charge of disturbing a religious meeting after riding through a crowd near Minkner and Ohio streets and cursing at congregants. Police Patrolmen Woodward and Larsh took them to the station as evangelists continued the outdoor service.

Mike Hines Wilmot Street Pat Kinney Woodward Larsh Minkner and Ohio Hines Kinney

Death of Aged Woman Ballard Aunt of Granville Ballard

Mrs. G Ballard, aged aunt of Granville le M Ballard of 639 North Meridian, died at her nephew’s home from old age. A pioneer resident and longtime pro meet of Little's Hotel. Tate-Wiler & Son took charge. funeral from G M Ballard’s residence tomorrow.

G. Ballard Granville le M. Ballard North Meridian Street

Aggressive meeting of United Mine Workers in West Virginia

District 17 officers of the United Mine Workers held a long conference with John Mitchell and other leaders in Mitchells office to plan tougher action amid a year long strike in the New River mining district. The talks cited court protection for mine owners and alleged slave like treatment of miners. Several national organizers and district officials attended.

West Virginia United Mine Workers John Mitchell Mr. Mitchell New River District Alo Thomas Lewis William B. Wilson Chris Evans Nelsonville National Statistician Saginaw, Mich R. C. Ireland Subdistrict’ No. 1

Stonecutters’ Union Threatens Two Week Strike Over Dress Work

A union committee met with Indianapolis firms J H Billingsley & Co and G Ittenbach & Co after the National Association of Stonecutters ordered that dressing building stone must be done by union workers. They were given ten days to respond. Billingsley warned that a successful strike could close his plant and Bedford stone quarries, risk costly output loss, and force machinery to be abandoned in favor of union hand work. He argued the demand is impractical and would ruin profits and supply.

James H. Billingsley J. H Billingsley Indianapolis Bedford Terra Cea

Firework Sales Banned Ahead of Fourth by City Police

Superintendent Taffe of the police department orders dealers not to sell fireworks or Fourth of July articles before Friday morning. Police will stop early celebrations, and every patrolman must enforce the rule. Stricter penalties apply to those using firearms within city limits, with prosecutions under city ordinance.

Taffe Police Department

Tablets to Wesley memory unveiled near Georgia sites

Boston report notes two day celebration marking the two hundredth anniversary of John Wesley's birth. The event drew leaders from three branches of North American Methodism, with speakers including Bishop Charles H. Fowler, Bishop Eugene Hendrix, and Rev. A Carman.

Boston John Wesley New England Methodist Churches North America Methodist Episcopal Church South Methodist Church Canada Charles H. Fowler Buffalo Eugene R. Hendrix Kansas City A. Carman Wesley Carman Ndrix George Jackson Edinburgh Scotland W. F. Mallalieux Fowler Albert Sidney Gregg Worcester Mass President Roosevelt Leslie M. Shaw Wiliam P.rye Henry Cabote England Hoar John Charles Wesley Albert Beveridge Loyola Grover Cleveland

Centennial Unveiling Honors John Wesley In Savannah

The Savannah bi centennial celebration closed with unveiling of three tablets linked to John Wesley life. Hymns marked the occasion as the tablet for Wesley's home was revealed, each tablet draped in stars and stripes and union jack.

Savannah John Wesley Wesley

Old Soldier James McNanny Dies in Asylum Entrance

James McNanny aged seventy two, recently arrived from the Soldiers Home in Lafayette, died as he entered the Insane Asylum office to register. A post mortem by Deputy Coroner Gels found death from hardening of the lungs after a long illness. He was an inmate at the Lafayette Soldiers Home for years with relatives in both cities. Burial is planned in this city tomorrow afternoon.

James McNanny City Soldiers Lafayette Central Hospital For Insane Asylum Gels McNanny

Arrest of Katie Kentsell on peace disturbance charges

Katie Kentsell of 220 West Morris street was arrested last night by Bicyclemen Trimpe and Lowe and jailed for disturbing the peace. Authorities describe a deplorable case of an immoral life with two minor children under her care. She had recently removed one child from the Cincinnati House of Refuge and promised a bright Indianapolis home. The child will be sent back to Cincinnati and the Indianapolis children placed in similar institutions as police deem the mother incapable of caring for them.

Katie Kentsell West Morris Street Trimpe and Lowe House of Refuge Cincinnati Indianapolis

Wanted his wife back ends in arrest for assault

Cecil Linton of 1009 North Senate avenue was arrested by Patrolman Mullin for assault and battery on his wife after quarrels and a separation. He allegedly threatened to kill her if she did not live with him, chased her with a knife, but was stopped by the patrolman.

Cecil Linton Senate Avenue Mullin Linton

Naval recruiting officers move to Newport for training duties

Naval recruiting officer Bronson departed for Newport Rhode Island after a week in Indianapolis recruiting youths for U S Navy service. He will aid landsmen in Newport Navy yards. Lt Lay H Everhard arrived from Savannah Georgia to assume Bronson's duties.

Bronson Newport R. I Indianapolis United States Navy Newport Navy Yards Lay H. Everhard U. S. Navy Savanah

City News Notes Jumping off to Summer Events

About fifty boys of the Boys Brigade at Central Christian Church camped at Broad Ripple with a sham battle planned for July 4. John W. Burns, a Matthews draughtsman, moves to Chicago. Mrs. Harrison Pitman reports her husband bitten by a rattlesnake in Kansas on business. A beer picnic fight in Hammond’s Park left Haynes briefly unconscious but not seriously hurt. Police seek Rebecca Kane, daughter of Matthew Kane of Providence R. I., who arrived in Indianapolis in 1897 amid a family estate fortune. Indianapolis Cremation Society forms with 13 founding families, life dues set to cover cremation costs. Navy secretary informs Indiana senators of July 14 electrician exams in New York for wireless operators. beginners earn $0 monthly. Old Short Ridge High School shows life as 25 children play on annex grounds. indoor games planned for rain days.

Central Christian Church Broad Ripple John W. Burns Matthews Chicago Harrison Pitman Kansas Hammond's Park Haynes Rebecca Kane Matthew Kane Providence R. L Indianapolis Indianapolis Cremation Society W. H. Moody Indiana Navy New York Shortridge High School Pennsylvania Street

Boy from Knightstown seeks father in Frankfort

Willie Jones, a child at the Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home in Knightstown, arrived in Indianapolis by freight train and told police he wanted to see his father in Frankfort. He was found yesterday afternoon and will be returned to the Knightstown home today.

Willie Jones Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Knightstown City Frankfort Ind Indianapolis

Fugitive Kelly Held for Murder Charge in St Louis

Flenery Kelly of 181 Indiana Avenue was arrested yesterday morning by Detective Hauser Lancaster Kurtz and Captain Gerber. He is held at the police station as a fugitive from justice on a murder warrant from St Louis Missouri and will be sent back once Governor’s requisition papers are granted.

Flenery Kelly Indiana Avenue Hauser Lancaster Kurtz Gerber Police Department of St. Louis St.uls

Four Year Old Rescued From Lit Train Yard Peril

Harold Hagg a four year old boy living at 218 Detroit street was found in the L. E. and W. Railroad yards yesterday afternoon by Electrician Warner of the police department. He was placed with the police matron until his parents retrieved him. The child stood directly in front of an approaching train when discovered and would have been crushed if not for the quick intervention.

Harold Hagg Detroit Street Electrician Warner Police Ags

Local man arrested on year-old larceny charge

Lewis Strayer, a city resident, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Detectives Asch and Manning and confined on a petit larceny charge. He allegedly stole blankets and several sets of harness from a livery firm at the stockyards about a year ago, then left the city and returned recently, leading to the old arrest.

John Showalter Keystone Avenue Griffin Hull Showalter Lewis Strayer Asch and Manning Strayer

Assault arrest of Edwards and Irish after street fight

Albert Edwards and Richard Irish of 242 Shelby street were arrested last night on assault and battery charges after a fight on West Washington street. Police found Irish on top during the attack, then placed both men in custody following investigation and tests at the station.

Albert Edwards Richard Irish Shelby Street Edwards Irish West Washington Street

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