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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1902
Page
5
Max Skelton of the Kahn Tailoring Co previews the coming overcoat styles. Ulster cuts with narrow collars and back belts will be popular, while box coats with outside breast pockets and shorter raglan styles will also be widely worn.
The Plymouth Coal Co. in West Virginia and M. P. Malcolm Coal Co. signed the United Mine Workers scale, marking a break from the Operators' Association in Kanawha and New River districts. Secretary Wilson hailed the settlement as a likely end to the West Virginia field strike, which began June 7 and has seen nine strikers killed. The article details the dispute over wages, pay currency, hours, weighmen, and medical costs, plus a fatal confrontation involving Deputy Sheriff Fanning and a miner preacher Cook. A miners’ convention convened in Huntington, West Virginia, in November.
In West Virginia, 29,000 of 30,000 miners walked out after failed talks with operators. Federal Judge Jackson issued injunctions against Mother Jones and UMW leaders, while Judge Kellar restrained union officials from aiding strikers. Troops were ordered after clashes and damaged shipments sparked rail-delay lawsuits. no miner fatalities occurred among soldiers on site.
The Indianapolis legal department postponed filing the injunction against Indianapolis Gas Co to Thursday due to a new question about gas service in Irvington. Irvington residents, who paid higher rates, raised differing conditions since its time as a separate entity. The city attorney met with Dr. Alexander Jamesson and others and no decision was made on merging Irvington claims into the suit or pursuing a separate action.
D R Mills arrives from Des Moines Wednesday morning to review Festival Field and the horse show arena. An experienced horse show manager, he recently staged a successful Des Moines exhibition. Local entrants may consult him at the Festival Association headquarters in the Stevenson building for tips on exhibit preparation.
The Liber fracas in the Spanish American War Veterans meeting ended Wednesday after an apology from Liter and his resignation. Charges were withdrawn and he remained in the order. A consolidation resolution passed unanimously with the Spanish War Veterans. An expert accountant was deemed necessary to straighten the books. Col Jack Foster of Chicago was elected commander in chief and Capt J J Cairns of Chicago adjutant. Capt F J Clark of Indianapolis was named chief of engineers and Capt N W Giles of Fort Wayne judge advocate general.
Gov. Durbin, a Roosevelt ally, attempted to push through the guard line as the president was moved from the hospital to the train. A soldier refused entry, prompting Durbin to retreat in embarrassment after a heated exchange.
Damaris Vane and Cyril Hunt negotiate a fragile attachment as he proposes a trial open to flirtation with others. Mollie Bentinck befriends Hunt during a riding party, ending with Cyril confirming Mollie’s engagement to him as Damaris faces an abrupt, public heartache. Captain Howard’s Ireland-bound engagement adds to the tangled social web.
Mrs. E Vincent of 337 East Market Street, Indianapolis, reports relief from weak nerves and sleepless nights after using Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills bought at Henry J Hyder's drug store. She notes renewed strength and steadiness and better sleep. Pills cost 50 cents per box from Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
City Attorney Joss demands the Big Four railroad repair the Noblest bridge crossing within a week or ten days or face a suit. The railroad argues ignorance of duty, while the Virginia avenue viaduct case hinges on repealed alley ordinances. officials contend the company must maintain its railroad crossing.
Joan J. Roberts sold to Dr. Andrew H. Smith and David H. Smith the old brown stone dwelling on Madison avenue at Forty second street for 25000 dollars. The purchase price equates to 244 dollars per square foot. The buyers plan to build a medical institution endowed by John D Rockefeller.
Jasper Baker, accompanied by his father, obtained a license during a downtown visit on Wednesday. The license was issued and will be used, with proceedings to take place Sunday, involving Margaret Stewart.
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