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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1903
Page
2
Fragmentary text indicates Coke miners may organize a union in the Pittsburgh district. Mention of a large potential membership and discussions during October suggests efforts to unify workers and improve bargaining power. The readable fragments imply a sizable, growing movement among local coke industry laborers.
London reports Premier Balfour revealed a reshaped cabinet after the Duke of Devonshire quit, leaving a weakened government and speculation of an early general election. Alfred Lyttelton, famed cricketer, named secretary for the colonies alongside Austen Chamberlain and others, with ongoing vacancy notices and leadership shifts in Scotland and the War Office.
The prevailing view is that the present coalition is a temporary arrangement, which will reduce strong opposition to the recent ministerial appointments as confidence in the cabinet endures.
Milton Sharpe, one of the jurors in J. H. Tillman’s case, is ill with bilious fever and cannot appear. Court adjourned until tomorrow as Sheriff Caughman and Judge Gary await an update on his condition from Dr. Wingard.
In Lexington Kentucky on October 6 rain postponed the grand circuit trotting races to tomorrow with a double program planned. A proposed Dan Patch versus Prince Alert match is arranged for charity to honor the late Secretary Shanklin family. A Thursday meeting will form new trotting rules chaired by Senator Bailey of Texas.
At the national prison congress opening in Louisville Judge Sydney B. Davis of Terre Haute presented the standing committee report on criminal law reforms. After discussion delegates adjourned and headed to Frankfort.
In Weisburg near Lawrenceburg Indiana tensions rise as Finlanders and black workers clash after a fatal shooting. Scarlio Pzroskic, a laborer on the Big Four subway project, was killed by Rupert Jones a fellow worker. Authorities including Marshal Theodore Cruise Sheriff John Axby and Policeman Felcher report a critical situation and vow strong measures to prevent further violence.
London October 6. Michael Herbert burial at Wilton drew royal presence. King Edward and the Prince of Wales sent representatives. US Ambassador Choate and officials attended a Marlborough House memorial service. Wreaths came from Choate Senator Wetmore Count Cassini and others.
solemn memorial service held at St John’s Episcopal in Washington for Sir Michael Henry Herbert the British ambassador. President Roosevelt and family, cabinet members, diplomatic corps and military officers attended. Church marked by purple drapes and floral tributes. Rev Roland Cotton Smith led the service.
Mr and Mrs E H Coombs have departed for a trip to Chicago for a visit.
A Chicago specialist, Franklin Miles, offers his New Special Treatment free to readers upon cure recommendation. He claims rapid recovery for various heart conditions after twenty-five years of study and personalized care. A Dayton minister endorses Dr Miles as skilled and up to date in medical science.
Pittsburg October 6 The Amalgamated executive board of the sixth district reports no strike at the American Sheet Steel plant in New Philadelphia Ohio before Friday If the unit of product clause of the scale remains violated workers will be called out and any defiant worker suspended The general strike decision rests with the advisory board and may expand to all company plants.
Darmstadt reports the civil marriage of Prince Andrew of Greece and Princess Alice of Battenberg performed at noon with King George and Prince Louis as witnesses. The ceremony occurred at the old palace before about two hundred sovereigns diplomats and ministers. a church service follows tomorrow in the castle chapel in Evangelical then Greek rites.
Sterling F. Hayward of New York appointed receiver of Morse Iron Works and Dry Dock company after creditors seeking relief with claims totaling 3,500. The plant, valued at about two million, faced a May strike crippling operations and labor union interference blamed for the company’s troubles despite 200 creditors and a 625 thousand dollar bonded debt.
Reverend Frank Reichelderfer of Fremont Indiana is visiting relatives in the city and will spend several days with family members while touring local sites.
Frank and Thomas Helms aged 43 and 24 and William Conn aged 41 died today from wood alcohol poisoning. Police say the men drank a punch made from wood alcohol obtained from a drug store with lemon and sugar, after heavy drinking since Saturday. The Helms brothers died en route to hospital while Conn died after admission.
M. Jones, clerk of the Kansas City Kansas Board of Education, confessed at a board meeting to taking part of the premiums paid by fire insurance firms insuring city school buildings. He said the funds were given voluntarily, not solicited, and the finance committee will investigate the affair.
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