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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1902

Page

8

Stockyards ordinance fate debated by Indianapolis council

Councilman Sourbier will likely recommend defeating a proposed stockyards measure, arguing it would curb business growth and hamper healthy competition. Negley cited rumors of a competitor entering the field to spur legislation, while backers say the ordinance would shield the Union Stockyards Company from a potential hold-up.

Sour- Bler Committee On Public and Comfort Negley Union Stockyards Company Sourbier Union Company Union Counyess SeaDeee Wes Union Indianapolis

Nine Smallpox Cases Found In Two Indianapolis Houses

City health officers uncovered nine smallpox cases across two ramshackle adjoining houses at 2 South Meridian and 208, with ages from one to ten. The Owens family and the Bruce family housed most cases, prompting immediate quarantine of five nearby houses. Dr Buehler urged sweeping measures, even burning structures to halt spread amid sporadic citywide outbreaks.

Indianapolis Health Department William Owens South Meridian Street Bruce South Meridian Street Buehler Carter Owens Sruce Owens House Sruce House Ruehler Board of Health St.ay Bette Ra i

Opposition to Interurban Terminal Company Petition Start of Meeting

Morning board session includes remarks against the Interurban Terminal Company petition. Other speakers opposing the county plan will have chance to share views.

Interurban Couny

Resignation Event Discussion on Board of Public Works

In case Charles Maguire resigns, Mayor Bookwalter would be asked by South Side residents to appoint F. J. Meyer, president of the South Side Im portes League. It is not believed Maguire intends to resign.

Health Board Corneil Committee Board of Public Works Indianapolis Uthern Railroad Company Shelbyville Charles Maguire Bookwalter South Side F. J. Meyer Impores League J. Maguire

Last Lenten Lectures on Henry Van Dyke by Rev J Cumming Smith

The Rev J Cumming Smith of Tabernacle Church gave the last Lenten lecture on Henry Van Dyke praising his cheerful spirituality and nature ties. He argued Van Dyke’s style blends gravity with gentle warmth and faith in Christ, predicting lasting fame for his humane thought and the sacred life in literature.

J. Cumming Smith Henry van Dyke Tabernnacle Addison van Dyke Christ

City orders small street-sweepers from Glen Falls

Small hand sweeping machines arrived from Glen Falls New York to clean alleys unreachable by the large machines. The Board of Works expects good results from this innovation in the city. Mayor Bookwalter opened his private office to callers from 10 30 to 12 each morning and will make engagements for longer talks if needed.

Glen Falls N. Y Board of Works Bookwalter

Primary law reform debate outlines party nomination methods

A Indiana committee discusses primary and delegate nomination flaws and seeks a better method to empower party majorities at local levels. Officers listed include J. E. Mcullough and Dr. G. B. Hunt with diverse members from civic groups and labor. Experts urge slow, educational reform and study of existing laws while planning further action.

Indiana J. E. Mctullough G. B. Hunt H. H. Hanna William Fortune E. A. Perkins J. O. Henderson A. L. Mason T. E. Griffith R. ©. Hawkins John W. Kern H. S. New A. G. Smith H. C. Pettinger M. B. Wilson A. C. Ayres Charles Martindale William Dugdale S. E. Morss J. W. Noel Charles R. Williams F. L. Purdy Edward Insley Mr. Harris Fortune A. O. Marsh R. O. Hawkins Lucius B. Swift Alonzo Greene Smith 3. E. Morss Smith Congress Harris Hunt Peter de Rotaggin E Omg - Poenser

The Christ of the Gospels lecture on divine and human life

The Rev Joshua Stansfield spoke at Meridian Street Church on That I May Know Him focusing on The Christ of the Gospels He argued Jesus is God made flesh and the God man with life stages from youth to full ministry He described His consecration temptation victory and ultimate sacrifice and emphasized eternal God manifest in the flesh and the Father unity He cited gospel timelines and the moral law guiding Christian life

God Immanuel Joshua Stansfield Meridianstreet Church Mark Peter Matthew Jerusalem Paul John Joseph Jesus Luke Christ Jesus Christ Lecmer Jesus God

Revival Interest at Meridian Street Church

The Ethical Revival at Meridian Street Church drew a full house as Rev. W. B. Farmer of Wesley Chapel preached on The Life More Abundant with texts from John 10 10. He urged distinguishing real life from mere existence and urged living a full life through faith in God and Jesus Christ. The noon revival at the Y M C A featured Rev. H. C. Meserve on Signs of the Kingdom with emphasis on the church’s role in making Christ and God real to the world.

Meridianstreet Church W. B. Farmer Wesley Chapel Jesus God Jesus Christ H. C. Meserve Plymouth Congregatonal Church Christ

Bishop Francis Confirms Sixteen at Holy Innocents Church Indiana

The Rt. Rev. Joseph M. Francis confirmed sixteen at Holy Innocents Church Cedar Street and Fletcher Avenue. Adults were among the candidates. He urged penitence citing St Peter and Judas, noting Peters overconfidence before Pentecost and Judas’s covetousness leading to betrayal.

Joseph M. Francis Diocese of Indiana Holy Innocents’ Church Cedar Street Fletcher Avenue Francis St. Peter Christ Judas

Easter Services at Allen Chapel on Broadway

Elaborate Easter services are planned at Allen Chapel on Broadway near Tenth Street this Sunday. The 10:00 a.m. service features hymn singing and a sermon by Rev. French Hurley on "Thomas Convinced" followed by 3:40 p.m. Knights Temperant colored service with cellist Edward Igelman and Hurley returning for "The Keystone of the Christian System." Evening services at 7:45 p.m. include a special musical program. The Central Universalist Church women hold an Easter sale and festival this afternoon and evening, with an additional communion service tomorrow night.

Allen Chapel Broadway Tenth Street Thomas Knights Tempolar Edward Igelman French Hurley Central Universalist Church

Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Co Ad

Real estate notice touts secure title and no abstract fees. Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company lists 129 East Market Street as contact or office.

Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company East Market Street

Indiana University Trustees Create Department of Commerce

Indiana University trustees adjourned with the key action the creation of a new department of commerce led by Dr A G Weatherly and Prof William A Rawles. The two year program aims to prepare students for business careers, aligned with political economy, and builds a foundation for business life. Alumni nominations include William Fesler of Indianapolis and Robert A Woods of Princeton. Professor Ogg’s term ends this year and he will not run again. The election is set for one day.

Indianapolis Journal Bloomington Ind Indiana University Department of Commerce A. G. Weatherly William A. Rawles William Fesler Indianapolis Robert A. Woods Princeton Ogg

Purdue winter course in agriculture closes with strong turnout

A Purdue University faculty member reports the fourteenth annual winter course in agriculture concluded March 21 with high interest. About half of Indiana’s ninety two counties were represented, led by northern counties, and most students plan further study or work on farms. Livestock husbandry attracted the largest share, followed by soils, crops, dairying, and horticulture.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Purdue University Purdue Indiana Indianapolis Union County

Bribery Trial Details In Illinois As Meysenberg Linked To Suburban Bid

Testimony in the Meysenberg bribery trial reveals $9,000 paid for Meysenberg’s “good will” to secure the Suburban Railway Company franchise. Witnesses describe arrangements with Charles Kratz, Phil Stock, and bankers, including deposits in a Mississippi Valley Trust Company safe box.

ST. Louis Emil A. Meysenberg House of Delegates Douglas Philip Stock Stock Suburban Railway Municipal Assembly Charles Kratz Meysenberg Kratz Railroad Committee Circuit Folk F. W. Lehmann Phil Stock Hospes Orman Savings Institution Mississippi Valley Trust Company Brinkmeyer Richard Hospes German Savings Bank Meysenburg Henry Nicolaus Charles H. Turner Suburban Turner Philip Steck Suburban Railway Company

Easter Remembrances in Fine Cut Glass and Silver

Store promises small Easter gifts including faster giving small vases in cut glass and china along with sterling silver bookmarks paper cutters silver pencils pocket knives stamp cases and other compact presents for the gift season.

Suburban Bill Hearings Tie to City Officials

Charles Mayer and Co the Suburban faced testimony in the municipal Assembly over bill No 44 to secure a franchise. Witnesses including ex Councilman William P Hodges and ex councilman Charles Wiggins discussed payments and claims linked to Meysenburg and the Suburban, while the defense sought discharge as the charge remained unproven.

Pne Philip Stock Emil Meysen William P. Hodges Meysenburg

Forger to Be Returned to Bavaria

In Cincinnati March extradition case Heinrich Herrle of Bavaria faces return to Germany to answer forgery charges. He was arrested March 12 on a warrant alleging he altered a 100 mark check and drew funds from the Vorschuss Bank at Lanstuhl, Bavarian authorities claim.

Cincinnati Heinrich Herrle Germany Adler Herrle Pohler Vorschuss Bank Lanstuhl

Stay of Execution for Woodward in Cheyenne

In Cheyenne Wyoming on March 3 attorneys for Charles Woodward sentenced to death for the murder of Brie Ricker filed in the state Supreme Court a petition in error and the condemned man was granted a stay of execution pending review. The law allows forty five days for preparation and a further forty five days, delaying any hanging until at least August 11.

Cheyenne Wyo Charles Woodward Tence Brie Ricker State Supreme Court Woodward Supreme Court

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