This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
5
Chicago August 21 A defense of not striking is published by South Chicago steel workers based on contract inviolability. Vice President Davis urges Shaffer to rally for a strike but meetings fail to form and only small numbers attend. Sunday’s planned gathering may change nothing yet.
Chicago Aug 21 sizable group of Illinois Steel workers at South Chicago who refused to strike a week ago have quit work citing sickness or unclear reasons. Amalgamated Association sees loyalist sentiment amid a union battle. South Chicago named pivotal center as unions push for a large-scale walkout while some mills resist. Labor Day parade rights denied to nonstriking workers as pressure mounts for action.
In Pittsburg the Continental and Pennsylvania tube plants of the National Tube company shut down after a strike call by the American Federation of Labor. About 1,800 workers joined the stoppage, leaving only a small number at the Pennsylvania works and none at the Continental site.
New York August 21 Judge Gary Mr Schwab and other U S Steel officers declined to discuss the general strike amid Milwaukee AFL joins in violation of the agreement. An official said the firm stays indifferent to the strikers and does not expect a prolonged stoppage. Signs at Pittsburg and McKeesport show many strikers tire of lost wages as strike benefits drain the association treasury within two or three weeks.
Reports predict Charles M Schwab will resign as United States Steel president to focus on Bethlehem Iron and Steel management. Schwab declined to discuss the rumor when approached at the Hotel Lorraine in New York.
In Norwood West Virginia on August 21 Justice of the Peace John Crider shot Phil Franklin during a trial for Emma Franklin and Anna Taylor. Franklin, armed with a rifle, shouted for his wife and was wounded. he survived with poor prospects. The trial continued.
Walter B Adams of Gloucester Massachusetts testifies the Brooklyn loop at Santiago was his own fault He says Navigator Hodgkins ordered wheel hard down to ram the Viscaya and he unintentionally turned the wheel hard up Swinging Brooklyn away created a short loop less than half a mile long before correcting course
Abe Wildner a 30 year old negro was burned to death at 8 o clock last night twelve miles from Whitesboro Grayson county after confessing to assaulting and murdering 19 year old Mrs Caldwell wife of white farmer W C Caldwell Two months married Wildner had served five years in the Texas penitentiary for burglary About 5000 farmers gathered while sheriff and militia were called but could not stop the execution The mob dragged him twenty miles to the scene and burned him alive after refusing to talk
Indianapolis reports that Indiana marriage laws are widely ignored with thousands of illegal marriages yearly. County clerks rarely require the resident affidavit, making licenses to non residents illegal. The attorney general vows action and an overhaul of the marriage laws.
Paducah, Ky August 21. The Cot tonwood bar disaster near Golconda is being absorbed by Paducah residents as more bodies arrive for funeral home care. The death toll may reach seventeen or twenty two. An official inquiry will probe possible gross carelessness.
Harry Johnson, a coal wagon driver, was killed when he raised his arm to move a hanging live wire in the street. The Phoenix ambulance, en route to help him, was struck by a trolley car injuring four ambulance workers. In Philadelphia a separate storm-related death followed when Eleanor Johnston, a 7 year old girl from Germantown, died after fainting during thunder.
Denver Colorado August 21 William P Breen the Indiana member of the general council of the American Bar association and Hugh O Neill of the Chicago bar have established a reputation as hunters by exhibiting the skins of two mountain lions shot by them near the San Juan mountains of Colorado.
The American Sugar Refining Company and independent firms reduce all refined sugar grades by ten points to 5.25 cents per pound for standard granulated sugar.
In Currie Minnesota on August 21, a fire destroyed the Byrne home while parents worked in the harvest field. Three Byrne children were killed and a fourth child died later from burn injuries.
Omaha Aug 21 The Union Pacific transfer depot at Council Bluffs burned destroying fifty cars and much merchandise. Loss estimated at 75000 dollars. Fire caused by sparks from a passing engine.
Reports place Islander’s dead at forty two with Howard Fowler listed as Howard Smith second steward. Save boat lists add quarter master Hintz. Purser Bishop seeks full passenger list from Skagway. Captain and pilot deny intoxication claims and lifebelts are said sufficient. London papers compare tragedy to Elbe sinking of 1895 with 385 lives lost.
Senator and Mrs Hanna with daughters Mabel and Ruth depart Cleveland on the steamer North West for the Hanna cottage at Hay Lakes near Saulte Ste. Marie Michigan to spend a few days. The Republican state campaign opening is planned at Delaware September 21 with speakers including Senators Foraker Hanna Governor Nash and Carl L Nippert.
The Alton fast Kansas City train the Hummer collided with a freight delayed on a siding at Prentice eight miles north of Jacksonville Illinois shortly after midnight. Two dead Engineer Sheehan and Fireman Adams and several injured. A special train brought physicians to the wreck and passenger coaches were derailed.
In Washington New Jersey on August 21 ministers denounce Rev. George H. Stewart Campbell of Glen Riddle Pennsylvania as a canvas seller for a Chicago degree mill. Campbell, once at Beattystown New Jersey, is said to have earned more from selling divinity degrees than church salary. Ministers doubt they knew the true origin of the degrees yet believed they were receiving University of Chicago honors.
John Turas, a prominent Pittston hotel operator, drowned in a river after his wife pleaded for him to return home. She followed in his boat, urged him to stop, but he jumped overboard and disappeared. recovery efforts have not found his body.
The Central Labor Union Labor Day committee reports strong support from cities and citizens of Elkhart, with merchants and residents promising decorations and displays. An aerial torpedo act by Williams and McClellan is planned, with bands and games arranged and a move to larger headquarters at the old Shiloh Post hall.
Governor Durbin sets Monday September 2 as Labor Day and urges suspension of public and private business so workers may enjoy the day. He calls labor the creative power of wealth and emphasizes a day for working men and women to partake in the day’s events.
2000 men sought for Southern Pacific Railroad work near Los Angeles California Machinists 83 per day Rock Drillers $2.50 Laborers $2.00 and $2.25 plus board 50 to 350 per week teamsters 26 to 35 per month and board three years work next party Aug 28 11 am fare 30 also 500 men for western Iowa near Omaha Nebraska laborers 2 per day board 375 per week teamsters 25 per month and board one year work ship Aug 2 7 30 am and Aug 28 1 pm fare 3 50 all shipments to Iowa after Aug 28 fare 10 50 3000 men may reship from this work west any day cheap fare O M QUICK Railroad Labor Agent 53 South Main Elk Hartne Muncie Aug 19 Elizabeth Reynolds bitten by a rat in an old garret and in alarming condition
Advertisement notes Mrs. Austin’s Famous Wheat Food made from finest Red River Valley wheat. Claims spring supply and quality emphasis, inviting customers to buy.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.