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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1910
Page
5
Police vow to check strikers at any cost as arrests occur and crowds threaten violence near Mishawaka. Officials report trains blocked, Great Lakes region rail points warned, and Grand Trunk officials seek state troop protection amid continuing rioting and fear of greater trouble.
Columbus resumed service on all city lines at the start of the second day of the street car strike. Imported strike breakers and loyalists operated the cars while 600 union men prepared for picket duty at the car barns. Police were detailed to strike duty, and ridership remained light.
South Bend, Ind. July 25 Reports say the Grand Trunk may use South Bend as a strategic point to secure federal interference while the strike is settled. The line’s single track could be blocked with stalled freights to halt nail trains. Two passenger trains were held east of the city for two hours due to box car fires at the city’s far end. Governor Marshall sends Adjutant General McKee to oversee the situation if needed and a state railway official probes alleged incompetence in train operation. Passenger trains move today but those from Chicago, 100 miles west, are late.
Montreal July 25 under heavy guard and police the Grand Trunk railway reopened its shops closed during a strike by trainmen and conductors. Officials said protected strike-breakers would restore normal freight and passenger service soon, while union leaders claimed the tide favored the strikers and pledged to continue the fight.
Through passenger and freight trains operated with relative regularity on the Grand Trunk system today though passenger trains ran behind schedule. Officials cited cautious routing through terminal yards after recent derailment attempts while labor disputes focus on non union workers and safety protections. Canadian Pacific has captured much of the Grand Trunk freight, doubling its traffic in a week.
In Owosso Detroit July 25, thirty five strikebreakers aboard a Grand Trunk freight train were pelted with stones by strikers and sympathizers. Several were seriously injured and all were forced to abandon the job as the railroad quickly remanned the train with armed guards.
Chicago trains left the Polk Street depot under armed guard to bypass South Bend where State troops stood ready to quell rioting and violence tied to the strike. Detectives patrolled the station as Grand Trunk aimed to push passenger service past tense tensions.
The Canadian Pacific Telegraph company and their commercial telegraphers reach an amicable agreement via the board of conciliation. The sliding scale is abolished, a minimum rate set, $85 maximum in both western and eastern Canada, and most telegraphers gain monthly increases of $5 to $15. Payroll rises over ten percent, by about $50,000 yearly, effective July 1, 1910.
The force could reach South Bend faster than units at Indianapolis. Likely ordered troops include Company F of the Third Regiment led by Capt. Charles B. Calvert in South Bend, Company E of the Third Regiment under Capt. Fred M. Eby in Elkhart, Company G of the First Regiment led by Capt. Henry W. Pease in Goshen, and Company I of the Third Regiment commanded by Capt. Oscar Boberg in Plymouth.
South Bend detectives chief William L Cassidy asked the Indie 1 railroad commission to issue an order halting Grand Trunk trains not run by experienced crews. Judge McClure declined, saying enforcement rests with the city prosecuting attorney while inspectors will review two arrests of flagmen without railroad experience.
The Indianapolis Trade association schedules a Tuesday night mass meeting on the Columbia club roof garden. Members list promises to speak as the group discusses past efforts and future plans for trade extension. The division seeks broad member input to guide upcoming policies and directions.
Governor ordered ouster proceedings in Omaha against Chief Donahue and 35 fire and police board members for failure to enforce liquor laws. The move follows state action initiated Monday morning by the attorney general.
Rudolph Spreckels returns from Europe and warns the business outlook favors insurgents who may win a larger share of Congress and guide national policy against corporations. He argues the west could save the country from corporate interests. Haag's Liver Pills touted as cure for liver ailments and associated digestive issues with varying box sizes and pricing.
Police report multiple speeders detained after mud splashes matched on suspects. Howard Wilcox, driving for National Automobile, faces Police Judge Collins on Thursday for speeding on East Thirtieth Street. Frederick Young of Oxford and Roy McArthur of West Morris Street were cited for speeds of 40 and 28 mph with court dates set. Clyde Capshaw was arrested after mud on his clothing matched that on an injured officer during a chase involving John Hoehl and others on Indiana Avenue. Capshaw allegedly spurted mud from a fall while Hoehl’s party fled at 35 mph.
Annie Preble, 42, files a writ against Sheriff Woessner and the Indianapolis Humane Society alleging unlawful detention since her July 21 arrest for incest. The 5 week old baby is under Juvenile Court orders to stay at the orphans home. Preble claims health suffered from custody battle and detention while Bain, her nephew and father of the child, lived with her on Hiawatha Street.
Wednesday afternoons will be women’s day in police court. Public trials will be conducted so attendees cannot hear details. Eva Hopkins, probation officer, will oversee cases and determine probation. Judge Collins enforces the law while Hopkins guides reform. The plan advances reform trends, though Hopkins prefers limited publicity.
Henry S. Rucker is appointed watchman at the Federal building by custodian Rothschild to fill the vacancy from John S. Madden’s transfer to the Atlanta Federal prison as a guard. Rucker, a former police officer for several years, is well known.
Garfield drafts platform planks at Mentor before Columbus conference with Howland. Howland will carry tariff and reform ideas to Columbus with Cuyahoga delegation. Garfield and Howland plan a welded platform while denying Ballinger links.-Uncertainty over Garfield versus Harding for Ohio GOP lead, with Mooney potential dark horse and unpledged delegates key to outcome.
Toledo July 25 Col Joseph Bonner a longtime state politician returning from an 800 mile auto tour reports from his personal survey that Ohio residents favor the nomination of James R Garfield on a progressive platform for governor General J Kent Hamilton Republican candidate in the Ninth district believes Harding will win the nomination on a progressive platform.
Police Judge Collins appears unfavorably to Louis Brown who has been fined before for running a gambling house. On Monday he asked for a venue change as his current court appearance on a similar charge was postponed to Wednesday. At 558 W Washington St shortly after 4 AM Sunday Capt Coffin and officers found 13 men, 13 dice, and a penny on the floor during a gambling game. Police captured 14 more at a nearby location while four escaped by swimming White River. the raid targeted box cars at Belt Rail Road and Churchman Ave near the pelt bridge by Indiana Southern Rail Road.
Luit Averell, at William Givden's house on Chadwick Street, wrestled the revolver away after Givden threatened his wife. Averell was shot through the shoulder as he intervened. Givden was arrested for shooting with intent to kill after the incident near his home.
Indiana viewpoint speaker contends brewers mislead public about beer in dry counties. He cites beer’s role in “blind tigers,” argues liquor losses to dry areas are overstated, and claims closing saloons saved funds while prompting debates on state liquor policy.
The Anderson Tool company of Anderson filed with the secretary of state Monday morning to raise capital from 200000 to 300000 dollars. Officers listed are C. W. Hoover as president and B. O. Emanuel as secretary.
A rear end collision between two crowded trolley cars on the Creve Coeur Lake line near St. Louis killed John Hofman and injured a dozen or more. The wreck followed a wire failure leaving one car dark as the second struck from behind. Several seriously hurt were Keithe Burke J Schoefen William Coffeen Sylvester Davison all admitted to St Luke's hospital. Two women fought during the chaos as the conductor was away from his post. The cars carried pleasure seekers who had spent the evening at the lake.
An iron bar and a spade were the weapons used by Henry Overton and Arthur Rich, both described as negroes, during a Sunday afternoon incident in Norwood. Overton struck Rich on the head, causing several cuts. both men were arrested by Bicycle Policemen Murphy and Hanks of the Prospect station.
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