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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1902

Page

6

End of Convention Disciples of Christ Breaks Records

CMAHA Neb Oct 23 Disciples of Christ convention ends with record attendance. More than 7 000 delegates registered and up to 12 000 spectators filled the Coliseum at times. Educational section opened by Burris A Jenkins and J A Beatty with college papers and a 3 to 5 pm general conference on education moral influence practical efficiency social culture and missionsry training noting large turnout and high enthusiasm.

Cmaha Neb Ight Convention of the Disciples of Christ Coliseum George F. Hall Burris A. Jenkin Kentucky University J. A. Beatty Hiram College Clinton Lockhart Drake University W. P. Aylesworth Corner University T. E. Crambler Bethany College Jabez Hall Bible Colt Irvington Ind E. V. Hollars Texas Christian pReNeoRes

Missionary Council debates scope and funding push

Philadelphia reports say the Missionary Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church held morning and afternoon sessions. Officials discussed increasing the missionary apportionment toward 1 million dollars annually, with the full plan tabled for later action. A public meeting at the Academy of Music featured bishops Doane Dudley and Partridge speaking on extending church operations. Meanwhile in Cleveland the General Missionary Conference of the Methodist Church pledged 300000 for missions after a secret donor promised 100000 if 3150.40 could be raised.

Philadelphia Fingl Conference of the Missionary Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church House of Bishops Salina Kan Brewer Board of Managers Academy of Music Doane Albany Bishy Dudley Antucky Partridge Kyoto Cleveland General Missionary Conference The Methodist Church Gray Boston

Gladden Re-elected President At Missionary Association Meet

New London Conn Oct 23 The American Missionary Association closed with President Washington Gladden of Ohio reelected after delivering the annual address. Officers elected at the morning session included Recording Secretary Asher Anderson of Massachusetts and Corresponding Secretaries A F Beard and Rev F P Wood among others.

New London Conn The American Missionary Association Washington Gladden Ohio Gladden Asher Anderson Massachusetts A. F. Beard F. P. Wood

Supreme Court Justice Harlan Stops College Fight

Justice Harlan of the United States Supreme Court, a Columbia Law School professor, intervened to halt a clash between freshmen and sophomores in Jurisprudence Hall. He seized the leading aggressor by the collar, ordered dispersal, and the second-year students dispersed.

Washington Justice Harlan United States Supreme Court Columbia University Law School Jurisprudence

National Association of Baseball Leagues Holds Annual Meeting

New York Oct. 23 Delegates opened the annual meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel with reports from P. T. Powers and J. H. Farrell. Officers were elected, a new national board chosen, and a rules committee formed. Powers and Farrell were re elected president and secretary treasurer. The board includes M. H. Sexton T. H. Murnane W. M. Kavanaugh J. H. O Rourke W. H. Lucas and J. H. Farrell. The association will stay independent and adjourned to tomorrow.

New York National Association of Baseball Leagues Fifth Avenue P. T. Powers J. H. Farrell C. W. Beament, Jr Evansville Louis D. Smith Terre Haute John T. Brush James Hart Bridgeport W. H. Lucas Spokane Auburn Mr. Kavanaugh J. B. Nickton Uthern League

Crawfordsville Gun Club Holds 19th Fall Tournament

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Crawfordsville Indiana reports the nineteenth annual fall tournament of the Crawfordsville Gun Club ending today. The shooting field drew society turnout with a stylish clubhouse balcony full of women. Shooters performed strongly with high scores including Fort Worth? actually Fort, E. C. Fort Fostoria Ohio 47 and Money, Tripp, Clark scoring in the 14 15 range amid cheering crowds.

Indianapolis Journal Crawfordsville Ind Crawfordsville Gun Club Money Tripp Heikes Phil Clark E. C. Fort Fostoria

Ben Brown Lynched Near Tallapoosa Georgia

A mob of about 300 men forcibly freed Ben Brown from the county jail in Tallapoosa and hanged him after a charge of attempting to assault Mrs. Henry Dees. Troops were ordered from Atlanta but arrived too late. Brown's body was found near Mrs. Dees's house.

Tallapoosa Ben Brown Henry Dees Atlanta Brown Bentley Hutcheson Candler

Indiana Tax Case Before Supreme Court

Attorney General William L. Taylor attends cases before the U S Supreme Court including the Indiana Manufacturing Company matter alleging 399000 in taxes from 1883 to 1900. The firm contests tax liability arguing patents are non taxable and stock exchanges for patents are not taxable. The proceeding shifts to next week with broader political questions mentioned.

Indianapolis Journal Washington William L. Taylor United States Supreme Court Indiana Manufacturing Company Indiana Pec Napa

Apathy Drove Great GOP Turnout At Anderson Meeting

Anderson Indiana October 23 crowds packed the Grand Opera House to hear Governor Winfield T Durbin address a large assembly. Hendee spoke urging support for state county and legislative candidates while Durbin praised Indiana progress and urged more active citizen leadership amid a strong audience of women and workers.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind Winfield T. Durbin Durbin Grand Opera House Cummins Iowa H. J. Stein Anderson Merchants’ Association Sells Edgar E. Hendee Madison Rush Hancock Stein Hendee Fairbanks United States Senate Indiana Madison County Henee

Queer Alliance in Henry County Campaign Tactics

In Henry County Indiana Republicans rally as Rep Watson finishes his county canvass. Prohibitionists with Democratic aid push pledges to vote Prohibition county ticket, while many Republicans reject the scheme as a gold brick. Close statewide canvass planned with meetings in every township next week.

Indianapolis Journal Middletown Ind Old Henry Watson Prohibition

Active Delaware county Republicans mobilize for election day

In Delaware county Indiana Republicans surge with events ahead of election day. Senator Hanna speaks at noon Charles W. Miller follows and Representative G W Cromer meetings continue. Cromer Leffler Warner attendances boost campaign effort across Congerville Avondale Whitely Selma Industry Granville Harrison township city precincts and state committee directed efforts.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Delaware County Senator Hanna Charles W. Miller G. W. Cromer Cromer Judge Leffter Congerville Avondale Whitely Selma Industry Mal City Harrison Township Nage Leffler Rollin Warner Granville Walter L. Ball James Bingham State Committee

Hering Campaign Stop In Rochester Draws Large Crowd

Prof Frank E Hering Democratic candidate for Congress in the Thirteenth district spoke at Rochester last night drawing a large crowd. He opposed Hon A L Brick and voiced his campaign positions outlining his views on local and national issues.

Indianapolis Journal Rochester Ind Frank E. Hering Congress A. L. Brick Sande

Campaign events highlight awkward stage absence and strong GOP turnout

In Madson Republicans filled the county’s largest hall for a Deputy meeting headlined by Merton W. Chance and Marcus R. Sulzer with music from a glee club. Chance, touring the county, drew large enthusiastic crowds, including a Hanover stop. In Jennings, Democratic discord follows Henry Harmon’s withdrawal and Sheriff Charles’s substitution, stirring dissatisfaction among courthouse circle members.

Indianapolis Journal Madson Ind Merton W. Chance Indianapolis Marcus R. Sulzer Hanover North Vernon Henry Harmon Scott Jennings Charles

Republican speakers address eastern Howard and western Grant

J Frank Hanly of Lafayette spoke to eastern Howard and western Grant Republicans at Greentown delivering a forceful defense of Republican policies. Foster rep Crumpacker then spoke at Foster to a large audience focusing on trusts and tariffs as key issues.

Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Ind J. Frank Hanly Lafayette Howard Grant County Greentown Foster E. D. Crumpacker

Shanghai to be Free as Powers Plan Evacuation

Paris reports France Britain and Germany have agreed to evacuate Shanghai and extend Hay open door policy to the Yangtse valley. About 180 troops involved. evacuation expected by January 1. U.S. State Department welcomes progress while noting non-signatory status. England sought fair trade gains in Yangtse exploitation before joining.

Paris France Great Britain Germany Shanghai Hay Yang-Tse Valley Foreign Office Washington Shanhai State Department United States Peking England Yang-Tse

Traction Stocks Boom In Cincinnati After Set Plans

In Cincinnati on October 23, W K Schoepf of the Widner Elkins syndicate and M J Mandelbaum of the Mandelbaum Pomeroy syndicate press ahead with Ohio traction line plans. Articles of incorporation for the Traction Terminal Company were filed, aiming to build a central electric-depot and terminals. Mandelbaum remains president of Cincinnati Dayton Toledo lines while Schoepf chairs the executive committee of the community of interest.

Cincinnati W. Kesley Schoepf Widener-Elkins Syndicate M. J. Mandelbaum Mandelbaum-Pomeroy Foraker, Outcaut, Granger & Prior Ohio Traction Lines Traction Terminal Company Capital Columbus J. B. Foraker Randolph Mathews Senator Foraker George H. Warrington Cincinnati Traction Company Mill Creek Valley Dana Stevens Frank H. Wilcox Cleveland Mandelbaum Syndicate Mandelbaum Cincinnati, Dayton & Toledo Kesley Schoepf Cincinnati Traction Colony Schoepf Cincinnati Stock Exchange Tongten and Lear No Indianants Ohio River Kentucky

Don Oct 23 Report on Drunkards in the State

A clipped OCR item notes a cable from Lady Hen Bo Zz nie ee in the United States to the secretary of a British temperance association. The report mentions she had made the state and the people tion of drunkards, with publication noted as recently in the country.

Don Hen United States

Johnson and M Lean leaders clash in Cincinnati tent storm

Ohio Democratic leader Mayor Tom L. Johnson attacked John R. McLean owner of the Cincinnati Enquirer and Lewis G. Bernard chair of Hamilton County Democratic committee. He accused party traitors and urged encounters to answer charges. Bigelow denounced Bernard and backed Johnson’s reforms.

Cincinnati Tom L. Johnson Cleveland Ohio Hanna John R. McLean The Cincinnati Enquirer Lewis G. Bernard Democratic Committee Hamilton County Johnson Herbert S. Bigelow Democratic Party McLean Bernard Bigelow Charles V. Baker Democratic Caucus Senator Foraker Enquirer Foraker Mr. Hanna

Worth-Surprises at Morris Park Fordham Handicap Won by Longshot

In Chicago Worth track, La Goleta set a mile seventy track record at 1 434 5. Elsie L. equaled 1 125 5 for six furlongs to beat Hargis. Coburn reinstated after suspension. New York Ramapo handicap winner Igniter driven by O Connor by a length over Dom Paul. Belle of Lexington upset Fordham handicap at 10 to 1, Royal second. Cheval D Or ridden by Harris won Meadowbrook steeplechase.

Chicago Baldwin Worth Jiminez Harlem Elsie L Hargis Coburn Apple Sweet la Goleta Automaton Carl Kahler Vulcain New York A. Featherstone Igniter O'Connor Morris Park Oom Paul Dom Paul Belle of Belle of Lexington Florham Queen St. Finnan

Outsider Virgie D'Or Wins Sixth Race At Fair Grounds

On October 23 at the fair grounds track Virgie D'Or a long shot at 1 to 1 defeated Jack Young by a half length in the sixth race. Only two favorites won as Locust Blossom ran 20 to 1 Monsieur Beaucauire 8 to 1 Tenedos 6 to 1 Gehelmness 5 to 2 Lunar 7 to 10 and Virgie D'Or 0 to 1 reported as winners and odds.

ST. Louis Fair Grounds Track Virgie D'Or Jack Young Locust Blossom Monsieur Beaucauire Tenedos Gehelmness Lunar

Royal Cattle Show Attracts Large Crowd In Kansas City

At the American royal livestock show in Kansas City 235000 people attended. Gala sales opened with Dorothea, second prize heifer owned by C N Moody of Atlanta Missouri, selling for 1115 to O H Swigert of Champaign NL. Bulls total 28 sold for 3430 and 19 females for 3370 with a general average of 1 per animal. Angora Aztec, a two year old buck owned by D C Taylor of Lake Valley New Mexico, sold to A Kemble of Muscatine Ia for 1400 a world record. Indiana prize winners included Queenly 108933 owned by W S Van Natta Fowler Ind for horns Junior sweepstakes and best cow or heifer. Galloways Junior cow Scottish first Brookside Farm Co Fort Wayne Ind.

Kansas City Dorothea C. N. Moody Atlanta O. H. Swigert Champaign Berkshire Poland China Duroc Jersey Buck D. C. Taylor Lake Valley N. M A. Kemble Muscatine Indiana Queenly van Natta Fowler Ind Brookside Farm Company Fort Wayne

Kahins Now in the Lead After Pacific Coast Bowling

W. V. Thompson, manager of the All-American bowling team, reports ten days of strong bowling on the Pacific coast. The squad won sixteen California series, with eighty wins and ten losses, and twenty-nine of thirty three-game series. Thompson leads with 17 053, Worden 16 902, Strong 16 399. prospects rise for Pacific coast entries at next February's national tournament in Indianapolis.

W. V. Thompson Pacific Coast California Thompson Worden Strong Indianapolis

Munsey Buys Boston Journal Interests in Print Venture

Frank A. Munsey of New York has acquired all stock of the Journal Newspaper Company, owner of the Boston Morning Evening and Sunday Journal. He plans extensive development of the property in all avenues. The Boston Journal line includes involvement with interests from New York and a retirement noted for the broker.

Boston Mass Frank A. Munsey New York Stephen O'Meara The Journal Newspaper Company Boston Morning Munsey New Journale Simer

Point for Molineux in letters ruling during trial

In New York on October 23 Justice Lambert ruled that the Barnett letters be excluded as improper evidence. He allowed them only as a standard of handwriting comparison, a ruling that marked a strong point for the defense in the Roland B. Molineux trial.

New York Roland B. Molineux Lambert Barnett Whitive

New Racing Records At End Of Day Exceeds World Marks

Onward Silver, with a runner, shatters the two mile trotting world record posting 4 28.4 at the end of the day after earlier hot splits 2 44 and 3 21. Crescens with two runners clocks 2 04 flat aided by a breeze as Major Delmar ties gelding record in heat. Dense crowd witnesses Diamond handicap trots and other races with purses 6000 and 1000.

Crescens Onward Onward Silver Lexington Hudson Silver Ketcham Delmar Major Delmar Dan Patch B. G A. Meald Eckers Chase Foote Orin Graystone Mambrino Walker Harry D McEwen Major Hal Barnes Dorothy Wilton B. m Cares Ross Mason Turner Darkway Bik Raybold Hogan Ethel Mack Ch. m McCart Irene S Beasley Perry K Ch. H Knowlton Billy Foster Foster Boy- Steele Swearingen Grace Boyd Miller of Lauretta Kinney Clarita W Tesson Jantina W. Dickerson Katie McKay Oneonta, Sr CINCY Frazier B. Carlie M Scott Hudson Y. Crescens

Track accident injures rider at Valley track pace

In Cleveland Ohio during a free-for-all pace at the Valley track Thomas Rynchon of Butler Indiana was thrown from his sulky when his horse Col Strathmore stumbled. He sustained several minor injuries and two broken ribs with the horse badly strained.

Cleveland, O Ohio Thomas Rynchon Butler Ind Col. Strathmore

Sullivan defeats Sherlock with foul below the belt

St. Louis reports a twenty round bout at the West End Club where Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan floored Joe Sherlock of Chicago with a low blow in the second round. Referee Sharpe gave Sullivan the win due to the foul this night. Billy Trueman beat Tae Vickers in the eighth round.

ST. Louis West End Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan Joe Sherlock Chicago Sullivan Sherlock Sharpe Billy Trueman Newrae Tae Vickers

Philadelphia Jack O'Brien Wins Six Round Bout in Broad Street Club

Philadelphia Jack O'Brien defeated Bill Jeffords of California in a six round contest at the Broadway Athletic Club. O'Brien used a cautious, controlling style and knocked Jeffords down early. Jeffords, taller and clever, could not overcome O'Brien’s steady defense as the bout progressed.

Philadelphia Jack” O'Brien Bill Jeffords California Broadway Athletic Club Jeffords O'Brien Jim Wan Fromm Sanet

Penang Drops Cure In Minutes Promised By Tara2 Co

Fragmentary text claims Tara2 Co offers a remedy said to cure a wound or illness in one minute with Penang tan and related compounds. No clear context, dates, or verifiable details available.

Hare Gough Ware Bat Tara2 & Co Th Penang

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