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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1901
Page
4
The Indianapolis Journal outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, prepaid options, reduced club rates, and postage guidance. It lists postal requirements for domestic and foreign mail, along with agent and distribution notes and a brief note on readers' submissions and city news bureaus.
A miscellany of figures and views spans China’s indemnity payment to foreign powers, the value of education to business success, funeral directors' respect for embalming, a New York civil service board tie to Grant and Lee, President McKinley’s tour disappointment, a labor dispute at a cash register factory, and Roland Mahany’s bid for Buffalo mayor.
The report notes his political career including service as minister to Ecuador under President Harrison and three terms in the national House. It urges the Republican party in Buffalo to nominate him for mayor, asserting he is the wisest choice for the office.
The writer urges the government to resist closing the local storage arsenal arguing it is vital for future wars and national security. If closed, a military post should be established instead, since the city sits near the population center with ideal rail access and swift munitions dispatch.
Dr Hurty cites state medicine findings showing rising deaths from tuberculosis and cancer, urging a hospital to isolate contagions and ease care for the incurably sick. Flower Mission warns current homes lack proper facilities, risking contagion and high costs. cites Indianapolis lagging behind smaller cities in providing to incurables.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia convenes today to discuss creed revision. The body, twice meeting at Winona, faced criticism for lacking local impact and failing to impress nearby communities despite representing thousands of churches and more than a million members.
The Presbyterian Church debates alterations to the Confession of Faith at the General Assembly in Philadelphia. A committee of fifteen, led by former General Benjamin Harrison, is expected to propose changes that are mostly formal and not altering core doctrines, stirring discussion among Presbyterians nationwide. A Chinese petition in Peking asks Captain Tillson to delay troop withdrawal. he notes orders to withdraw and praises the troops.
Powderly asked Congress to double the $1 head tax on foreign immigrants to fund port inspection buildings. He argued the increase would not be unjust and would deter many undesirable newcomers.
City neighborhoods protest factory odors alongside smoke concerns. Residents demand odor control measures as they tolerate smoke but object to persistent bad smells drifting from industrial sites.
A garbled composite from Philadelphia Times and Philadelphia Press sketches light, comic exchanges. Bits note a teacher’s pun, a farmer’s quip about college, Mrs Hatterson planning decorations, a bric brac collectible remark, and a hotel clerk’s anxious joke about ink bottles. Ex Congressmen Bartine moves to Washington Times editorial.
In Winslow Indiana deputy marshal Hida Wright confronted Benjamin and Joe Hook amid rioting. Joe Hook was killed by Wright when he attacked. Ben Hook was arrested after the shooting. Sheriff Bass and deputies mobilized as fears of retaliation rose.
The fifty second annual convention opened in South Bend with Mayor Schuyler Colfax and President C W McCaskey presiding. About five hundred doctors and guests attended a comic opera, while a full two day program features ethics finance medicine and pathology papers led by physicians from Indianapolis Fort Wayne Terre Haute Evansville and others. Dr G W McCaskey will give the annual address on scientific methods and Dr John A Wyeth of New York will present The Making of a Doctor.
A session of Indiana Congregational ministers debated Dr Gilbert's expulsion from Chicago Theological Seminary. Rev Meserve defended Gilbert, praising his independence and legacy, while Rev Watterman accused Gilbert of denying the creed and questioned his honesty. The confrontation cooled but promises a further hearing next day.
The Indiana Christian Church Ministerial Association closed its session in Anderson on May 15 and handed to the State Missionary Society. Joseph Franklin of Bedford was elected president L L Carpenter of Wabash treasurer and P J Rice of Anderson secretary. Next year’s state meeting will be in Terre Haute in May. Rev A B Philputt of Indianapolis presided. Collections totaled 1922.86 with 13.70 in another fund and a year end cash balance of 646. Elder L E Brown delivered the sermon as the session concluded.
The Methodist Episcopal Church stewards in the Wabash district North Indiana Conference met in Munice to fix the presiding elder salary at 1700 and set a district apportionment of 35 for bishops, totaling 2035 to be raised. The elder reported 191 members, down from 102 last year, with a net district loss of 21 due to boundary changes. 31 ministers attended along with 31 stewards.
Liberty Indiana May 15 A committee appointed by the Liberty Corporation Board finds Koscie Kelly short of 995.52 dollars. Kelly served six terms as clerk treasurer. Bond not approved or found, suggesting board neglect. Indicts two board members for voting themselves pay for public works supervision. likely technical violations.
Elkhart Indiana May 15 The fiftieth wedding anniversary of the Rev and Mrs Edward Barr was informally observed by friends in this city. Barr has served as pastor in multiple Indiana towns and twice as moderator of the Indiana Synod. He helped bring free tuition and coeducation to Hanover College and remains active in supply and mission work. Mrs Barr born July 4 1881 in Orleans Indiana. Their two sons are ministers and their eldest daughter is married to a Presbyterian minister.
In Cambridge City May 15 a major Masonic gathering occurred with an annual banquet and initiation for candidates. Lodges from Connersville Richmond Hagerstown Centerville Milton and nearby towns attended by special trains. Grand Lodge officers Prather Rice and Paige represented. A parade led by Connersville and Cambridge City bands. Third degree work by Richmond lodge praised. Banquet covers set for 325 attendees.
In Fort Wayne Indiana May 15 the Shirley City proponents won a town name change away from Woodburn in a legislative act. The Woodburn faction seeks to oust officers alleging illegal votes skewed the count as part of a long running fight tied to Representative Robert Shirley securing the naming by law.
Wabash Indiana May 15 The Wabash Electric Light Company began supplying all day current after rebuilding works and installing new machinery. Dynamos will run year round and power electric meters. The same group’s water company added two pumps boosting capacity to 6,000,000 gallons a day and started operation today with satisfactory results.
The body of twelve year old Harry Dugan was found in Foote's pond near Owensville after a fishing trip with friends. He had fallen asleep on the bank and rolled into eighteen inches of water. Dugan, son of a prominent Owensville merchant, had been missed since the party left him sleeping. searchers pursued the scene through the night.
The Evening News of Jeffersonville Indiana issued today as a religious edition edited by Rev George Henninger of Port Fulton M E Church. It includes current news and short sketches of church congregations. Merchants advertised freely and the edition was a marked success.
Bedford Indiana May 15 Sult filed this afternoon through administrator George W Spear of the estate of Frank Teague for 1000 damages against Perry Matthews Buskirk Stone Company Teague a young married man was killed in the cepeay quarries about two weeks ago when a large stone fell from an embankment above him crushing him to death
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Covington Ind June 15 Word was received that Judge J M Rabb s Williamsport home was destroyed by fire The judge adjourned court and left for home The loss is 1008 on the house fully insured The contents were saved
Portland Ind May 15 James T Stanton a minister in the Friends Church aged died last night at his home in this city He was born in Waynes...
In Fortville Indiana on May 15 Joshua Crook a prosperous farmer four miles north of town collapsed and died while working in a corn field at age forty seven leaving two sons. In Brazil Indiana James M Neese a prominent local business leader died today of heart trouble at age sixty eight.
The assembly grounds at Winona lake were opened for the season amid extensive improvements. Among upcoming events, the Uniform Bank K of P of Alexandria plan a week long street fair and carnival starting June 1.
Peking reports three foreign ministers share views on China’s 15 000 000 taels annual indemnity. One calls the proposal absurd and claims the 7 080 000 customs share borders on insolence. Another says powers’ decision will prevail. A third expects reductions aligned with China’s ability to pay. An explosion at Kalgan arsenal injures a German official and four privates, three missing. General Chaffee hosts farewell for Dr Mumm Von Schwartzenstein. Count Von Waldersee expresses hope to visit Germany via the United States.
Berlin reports that the Chinese peace commissioners accept indemnities as demanded and authorize withdrawal of troops to begin, though not all foreign forces will depart immediately. They may also accept reform of import duties if it boosts revenue, while powers resist broader internal reforms. Further international control beyond Sir Robert Hart’s would be unnecessary.
Vancouver dispatch says Empress of India papers describe 1200 Boxers assaulting converts in Chi Li province where Miss Stonehouse was killed, slaying Christians by scores in recent conflicts.
A May 14 dispatch from Peking to the Daily Mail reports Britain has submitted to foreign ministers a plan for China to cover the indemnity from her own resources with special facilities, without increasing maritime customs.
From German headquarters in Peking the War Office reports General Liu’s forces attacked and scattered about 1,000 Boxers sixty-one kilometers south of Pao-Ting, Berlin stated on May 15. The dispatch notes the engagement occurred within range of the Peking theater.
Toledo pastors' union approves a citywide evangelical combine to unite congregations next Sunday. The federation aims to concentrate forces, economize effort, and present a solid front against municipal and private evils, including gambling, with plans for a unified stand on Sunday observance. It is expected all churches will join.
The Queenstown Australia discovered comet on April 24 was seen at Lick Observatory last night. Observed by Mr. Aiken at p.m. with right ascension 5 hours 33 minutes and declination 3 degrees 3 minutes north. It is much fainter than at discovery and not visible here without a telescope.
Paris May 15 Another convocation of the French Senate as the high court is promised by the Marquis De Luz Saluces the royalist former deputy who was banished for treason in 1000 He seeks public discussion on conspiracy authors and hints at his return to face charges The事件 stirred Senate lobbies while reports link Minister Monis to a German brandy forgery scandal and possible resignation
London May 1 The House of Commons rejected by 226 to 102 votes the bill amending legal procedure in Ireland. Timothy Healy and other Nationalists denounced jury packing that kept Catholics outside the law, urging abolition of grand juries and the coercion act, while the attorney general Mr Atkinson defended strengthening jury selections amid rising contempt of court in Ireland.
J Pierpont Morgan left London for Paris on May 1 and will stay away until June as indications that the financial crisis is over gain strength. The move aligns with a New York cable report of a compromise between Morgan and Kuhn,, b Co. reached in New York.
In Constantinople on May 1 the Porte sent a note to foreign embassies regretting that their susceptibilities were wounded by earlier communications. It expressed hope the embassies will aid in settling the post office dispute in line with the Porte's desires.
BERLIN May The Reichstag prorogued until November after disposing of remaining business. The obstructionist Left victory keeps the present spirits law unchanged, expiring Sept 3. A lapse will occur until it reconvenes in November to pass a new law.
A massive rock fall near Potenza devastates Acerenza leaving most houses destroyed. Troops dispatched to the scene. rescue teams report fifteen bodies recovered so far as authorities assess the extent of the disaster.
The Berliner Tageblatt notes Russian decrees hinder Jewish-German trade across the RussoGerman frontier. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach signals an international sugar bounty conference may convene soon. London suburbs reach 2 420 750 with Greater London at 6 578 794. Military maneuvers near Metz involve Emperor William and Crown Prince Frederick William. eighteen battalions took part. A world bicycle championship between Major Taylor and Jacquelin is set for Parc des Princes at 2:00 p.m. with Taylor favored 5 to 4 and undefeated in Europe except his Berlin debut.
James P. Ayres twenty one year old clerk in the Census Bureau was found dead in his room at a Washington hotel. He had been shot multiple times and a neighbor recalls hearing screams and seeing a woman on the fire escape. Bloodstains were found near the building and Coroner Nevitt suspects another person may have fired the shots. The inquest has not yet convened.
Madison Wis May 15 Governor La Follette vetoed the Collins compulsory vaccination bill amid concerns over civil liberties and medical exemptions. The decision ends a legislative push to mandate inoculations for public health. The action will shape public health policy and legislative debates in Wisconsin.
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