Conference 10 Be Held As Miners Push Forward
Conference 10 proceeds while miners intensify activity. Reports indicate ongoing push forward by miners amid event planning and organizational steps.
10 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1897
Page
1
Conference 10 proceeds while miners intensify activity. Reports indicate ongoing push forward by miners amid event planning and organizational steps.
Indiana Governor James A. Mount endorses arbitration to end coal mining stoppages. He backs Indiana Arbitration Commissioners and a conference proposal by Indiana miners' President Knight, with governors of Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois and Indiana to meet promptly. Aims to avoid bitter, extended conflict and pursue fair, tolerant settlement.
Ohio Indiana and Illinois labor commissioners plan a joint meeting at Pittsburg to settle the miners strike with or without Pennsylvania. Governors Hastings Bushnell and Mount are urged to join. talks aim to secure a rapid arbitration and possible settlement.
Pennsylvania Governor Hastings refused to participate in a proposed joint meeting of arbitration boards from Ohio Indiana and Illinois at Pittsburg to settle the miners strike. He said he had not received any formal request from miners or mine operators in Pennsylvania.
A secret Pittsburgh conference drawn from leaders of the American Federation of Labor United Mine Workers Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers and other unions focused on aiding miners in wage disputes. Key figures included M. D. Ratchford Gompers and J M Conr aher with the gathering delaying until after 9 pm at the Monongahela House. The meeting produced a press statement noting widespread suspension in the coal industry amid the strike context.
Mrs Rose Selleck, divorced wife and mortgage holder, is charged with starting the March 3 fire at a Clayton Michigan saw and grist mill. Loss estimated at 11000 with no insurance. Toledo agency Manleys Detective helped locate an impartial witness. she waived examination and is held on 2000 bail. Preliminary exam set for July 43.
Band of masked armed men invaded the government lighthouse on the Ohio River north of Waverly and tied two elderly keepers Miss Mary Sisson and Miss Fannie Sisson. They beat the women until Miss Fannie disclosed the hiding place of money and valuables. The thieves seized cash and old silverware and fled while the victims remained bound.
An 18 year old Newburg girl, described as very pretty, is under treatment in Cleveland City Infirmary’s insane department for an extreme to clothing aversion. She tears off every garment when clothed, though otherwise sane. officials have not released her name and a special dress is being prepared.
Martin Thorn and Mrs. Auguste Nack were arraigned in the Court of General Sessions on the murder indictment of William Guldensuppe. Pleading was postponed until Monday at the request of counsel. Thorn appeared without a lawyer until one was assigned by the court.
Unknown Chicago anarchists call a mass meeting of the unemployed in Haymarket Square for Sunday with Lucy Parsons invited to speak. George Koop, an “advanced Socialist,” is also linked as a prospective speaker, while police fear possible trouble.
In Constantinople on July 9, ambassadors from involved powers delivered a collective note urging Turkey to cease hindering peace negotiations. If ignored, they may recall ambassadors and organize a naval demonstration to force progress. The Dardanelles squadron was ordered to Crete for three months’ provisions. Saadi Bey appointed Mutessariff of Urfa, linked to Young Turkey.
On July 9 in St Louis seven deaths were attributed to extreme heat with many prostrations across the city and East St Louis. A Brooklyn catcher and St Louis players collapsed during a game as residents faced unrelenting heat and no relief in sight.
Weather Bureau bulletin warns heat wave spreading from the central states to the Appalachian region with extreme highs in Kansas Missouri Illinois Indiana Kentucky Ohio and other areas. Temperatures reach up to 102 degrees in parts of the plains and Mississippi Valley as thunderstorms bring some relief later.
In Kokomo Indiana officials report a 108 degree day marking seven straight 100 degree highs. A horseshoer named Joseph Englebert died as furnace rooms at a plate glass plant shut down. several factories also closed due to the extreme heat.
Indianapolis reports seven day heat wave with no abatement. In twenty four hours there are numerous prostrations and two deaths by noon.
The Sultan asked Emperor Francis Joseph for help in settling frontier disputes and received a telegram urging peace with Greece based on ambassadorial concessions. The Emperor affirmed sincere friendship and stressed the concert of powers remains firm and united in its decisions.
Dayton reports three heat related deaths in recent hours, naming victims Charles W. Mack George Taitor and Perry Cummin as the fatalities.
Louisville reports three city deaths and four in the state due to a day of extreme heat. The max thermometer reading reached high degrees in the morning, with hundreds affected by prostrations across Louisville and surrounding areas.
Kansas City reports a severe heat wave with temperatures near 97 degrees. Two deaths are reported as health officials warn residents to stay hydrated and seek shade during peak sun hours.
A sea serpent with a fifty foot tail was seen in Lake Michigan just outside the Chicago breakwater today, according to a special dispatch to the Commercial Tribune.
The stifling heat in Wabash Indiana on July 9 hampered work and forced some laborers to quit. Reports note a tough day with high temperatures while the field saw activity and effort despite the conditions.
In Portsmouth Ohio on July 9 old soldiers plan to petition Congress for a pension for William Ellis a veteran of the late war who served three years and contracted measles three days after discharge causing permanent disability. Doctors link the illness to his service exposure and a special act is needed for relief.
Wm T Carmody employed by Ol Well Supply Co was found dead in bed at Rising Sun Fostoria July 9 an empty morphine bottle nearby A letter to his mother in Co. N. stated he intended death by own action due to failing mind The death of his roommate Prof Ryan last winter had preyed on him
President McKinley will spend most of his summer vacation on Lake Champlain. He will depart Washington August 1 for Plattsburg New York, staying several weeks with his family and officials. If Congress adjourns in time he may visit Chicago for Logan Day on July 23 and possibly travel further West.
General Harrison and Baby Harrison suffered from intense heat in Indianapolis. The family fled to their Adirondack summer home a month early as temperatures spiked to 90 degrees. Mrs. Harrison also fainted, and doctors tended to the infant overnight before departure.
Ex President Benjamin Harrison and his wife and daughter traveled through Buffalo in a private car en route to the Adirondacks. The trio were escorted by local officials and security as they continued their summer tour.
A Johnson City dispatch reports Governor Taylor intends to resign as Tennessee governor. He has received hundreds of letters urging immediate resignation so his successor can appoint him to the U S Senate seat created by Senator Harris's death. He will not discuss succession beyond that.
Milwaukee reports the German Teachers’ National Convention will meet the following year in Cincinnati. An executive committee was elected including G. Reitach, Milwaukee. Louis Hahn, Albert Mayer, Gottlieb Mueller, Cincinnati. Henry Raab, Belleville. Anna Constantini, New York. Anna Hundt, Chicago. W. Rosenzengel, Madison. Carl Ulrich, La Crosse. Officers of the German-American National Teachers’ Association named Gottlieb Mueller as President and Albert Mayer as First Secretary and Miss Anna Constantini as Second Secretary with Louis Hahn as Treasurer.
A quarter mile strip of Gordon estate underbrush near St. Clair Street to the lake caught fire. The blaze, resembling a prairie fire, endangered twenty houses along the street. Firefighters fought it by trenching and banking earth as a defensive wall. Spectators watched the unusual scene.
Robert French, a hotel employee from Sidney Ohio, attempted to board a moving train at London Ohio station. He slipped and was dragged about fifty feet between the station curbing and the track, dying from the injuries. His parents live in Sidney and a brother in Springfield.
A bomb exploded at the Cincinnati Southern crossing on South Broadway Lexington at 11 30 AM killing six black workers from the street railway crew and injuring others. Foreman J W Calloway and five colleagues died with two more victims later. a bystander and a depot porter were injured. A reward is expected for the bombers.
Riley Lafoon filed charges against members of Company E Kentucky State Guard for theft of fowl in Lexington. He claims the militiamen stole more than a dozen chickens from him and over two dozen from Mrs Falconer while on guard at the Chau tauqua grounds since the session began. Warrants likely.
Ex-Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii will depart Washington tomorrow morning for a summer tour visiting New York Cape May Newport and other Eastern resorts. She may return to Honolulu in the autumn.
Berlin dispatch says Chancellor Hohenlohe will govern with energy and retain the Emperor’s confidence. Baron von Thielmann to steer treasury policy and push commercial talks, notably with the United States, while dampening Agrarian party aims.
London sources report Mme Lilian Nordica the prima donna, long ill at the Hotel Savoy, is no longer in immediate danger and her condition shows improvement.
London reports a marriage arranged between the Duke of Manchester and the daughter of Mr Ogden Goelet of New York.
The central conference of American rabbis elected officers including President Dr Wise of Cincinnati First Vice President Dr Leucht of New Orleans Recording Secretary Rabbi Levi of Cincinnati and Treasurer Dr Hecht of Milwaukee. They endorsed simple funeral corteges and invited the next convention to Boston.
Washington July 9 The President will not make any more diplomatic or consular nominations until after Congress adjourns. The notice aims to spare importunities from seekers for such posts and to provide relief to the President.
Henry Matthews aged 80 attempts suicide by lying in front of a Columbus Shawnee Hocking Railway train near Stovertown Ohio. He is struck by the cowcatcher and suffers a broken jaw and removal of facial cancer. He showed despair but may recover.
Frankfort Kentucky July 9 Dr J C Blayney chairman of the board of trustees received a tele cam tonight from Rev Dr Henry Cipling the president of the college to succeed the late Dr Yo ia.
In Lock Haven Pennsylvania two men are arrested for the murder of Edna Crider. Paul Kotitsh and John Cushen are charged and accuse each other. Both worked at Herrit's lumber camp near the crime scene where the girl was found.
A July storm hit Paducar Kentucky at 5 PM causing major damage. Captain Phil Bauer of Galconda fatally injured after leaping from the steamer Clarksville. The Three Rivers mill was blown down and several businesses were unroofed. Langstaff and Orm mill and Judge Thomas house were struck by lightning. Several steamboats suffered heavy damage along the riverfront.
John Spooner of Chicago leaves his $1700 estate to his dog Rover with the Guarantee Title & Trust Company as trustee. Income to support Rover during life, with the principal to pass to a sister in England after Rover’s death.
Miss Nellie Lusher and Edward Cowles, both under 18, drowned themselves at Moline after their parents refused permission to marry. They attended a lawn fete Wednesday evening and did not return. A search found them in an old quarry filled with water, clasped in a final embrace.
In Parkersburg West Virginia United States Judge Jackson heard the case over whether United States Marshal John K Thompson can remove Democratic deputies and appoint Republicans The marshal argued the court lacked jurisdiction The judge indicated the sole issue might be tenure under the civil service act during good behavior This is the first case of its kind on record.
The Cabinet, meeting in Washington on July 9, agreed that the party promises require action on currency reform. They support sending a message to Congress proposing a special nonpartisan currency commission next Monday, despite objections raised earlier.
W D Searles vice president of Farmers Loan and Trust Co was found guilty of contempt for refusing to answer questions before a commission in a Lake Shore Elevated Railroad foreclosure suit. He refused to say if directors authorized the foreclosure and a stay was granted pending appeal.
Garrett Hobart White, one of the famous Hoosier triplet brothers, died from heat and cholera infantum in Kokomo Indiana. William McKinley White is gravely ill and not expected to survive while James Hunt White remains in usual health. The trio were so alike they were distinguished only by ribbons.
A chaotic report from Indianapolis notes United States Marshal Kercheval’s pledge influencing Democratic deputies to favor Republicans. A deputy sought an audience with his chief as the case and details remain unclear amid the remark.
Lexington, July 9. Jacob F. Harris shot and killed Thomas H. Merritt in Gratz Park after following the pair and witnessing alleged kissing. Harris claims jealousy and says he fired when Merritt and his wife were together. Mrs Harris denies improper conduct and fainted upon learning of Merritt's death.
A case of eggs at Willie & Stattler on Huron Street yielded a single hatched chick after opening the crate. Fifteen minutes later exposed eggs produced a dozen peeping chicks, though most of the first two layers’ chicks were dead. Merchants will let remaining eggs hatch. consignee name is withheld.
Columbus July 9 The Prosecuting Attorneys urge abolishing the Pardon Board and replacing it with a system where pardon recommendations go before the court that tried the prisoner, arguing the current board process is faulty.
Marion Ohio farmers unite to curb farm property taxes and oppose high levy rates. They plan to elect delegates pledged to fight the tax rise and push for reductions in assessed values and rates.
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