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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1902

Page

5

Haag replies on Consumers Gas Trust sale bid

Trustees have not received Haag's answer to their April 23 letter but Haag says he prepared a reply. He claims the board may sell the plant if empowered by incorporation, cites attorney opinion, and says he will confer with the board after obtaining counsel. He asserts the meter ordinance action will stand. The trustees demand sincere intent with $500000 cash or solid backing and public disclosure of capital sources.

Consumers’ Gas Trust Company Julius A. Haag Haag John H. Holliday The Mr. Haag Consumers’ Company

Coat Makers Organize At Kahn Tailoring Company

President John Feltman of the Central Labor Union led coat makers and other workers at the Kahn Tailoring Company to form a local unit of the Custom Clothing Makers International Union. The move follows a price-scale proposal and wage advances, with reports the coat department may be discontinued and pay envelopes to be collected, as E Bevers is named to take charge.

John Feltman Central Labor Union Kahn Tailoring Company Custom Clothing Makers’ International Union E. Bevers

Union to Seek Escalation Over Company Lockout

The union, with about thirty five members, declares the company action a lockout and plans further efforts with the International to organize the employer. President Feltman will be joined by the organization’s president in this push.

Feltman International Organization

Burglary spree hits three North Side homes

A single burglar targeted Mortimer Levering at 1218 North Pennsylvania, taking jewelry including an amethyst ring and Daughters of the Revolution pin, then broke into J H Patterson at 1421 North Delaware for silverware and pennies. He later hit Dr H R Allen at 138 North Delaware, escaping as officers arrived. Police believe one man carried out all three robberies.

Mortimer Levering North Pennsylvania Street J. H. Patterson Delaware Street Patterson H. R. Allen

Fowler Aims Broad Reach For Currency Bill

Washington April 27—Chairman Fowler reports the banking and currency bill is being circulated to 1,026,516 people. Clergy, physicians, lawyers, teachers, bankers, newspapers, manufacturers, jobbers, and farmers are among the recipients as part of a contract mailing to mobilize public information on what he calls the era’s most vital financial issue.

Washington Fowler

Plans of Congress Move Through Week of Philippine Debate

Washington reports outline a light senate week focused on the Philippine government bill with limited speeches expected. House plans include omnibus public building legislation, DC and agricultural appropriations, and final naval and general deficiency bills. Committee actions cover Cuba gun-carriage questions and Crozier, plus an interstate commerce hearing on rail rates. Senator Elkins’s Civil War service clarified with G A R eligibility noted.

Washington Senate Philippine Committee Messrs Turner Clay Simmons Hoar Cuba Crozier Philippines House District of Columbia Congress

Welcome Honors for Admiral Schley at Union Station

Hundreds greet Admiral Schley and family at Union Station as he arrives to a Mississippi tour. A parade, silver service presentation, banquet at Gayose Hotel, reception at Cotton Exchange, Mississippi regatta excursion, grand ball by Memphis ladies, and a Masonic honor program are scheduled through Wednesday.

Union Station Admiral Schley Mississippi New Gayose Hotel Cotton Exchange Ladies of Memhis

Return of Secretary Root from Cuba on government yacht

Secretary of War Root and Mrs. Root arrived in Miami from Cuba aboard the government yacht. He said the trip aimed to arrange transfer of the island to the Cuban government on May 3, with seven artillery companies totaling about 800 men remaining to guard guns and supplies for U S naval stations under the treaty. Troops will be stationed at Havana Santiago and Cienfuegos. The secretary noted no claim by the United States for Cuba freeing costs, to be discussed after governance is set. The party departs for Washington tomorrow.

Miami Fla Root Havana Santiago Cienfuegos United States Cuba Washington South America Brazil New York Portugal France Germany Argentine Rosario Chile Cal

Kidnapped Margare f Taylor case shocks Ohio

Cincinnati reports a long running kidnaping of Margaret Taylor, babe of Mr and Mrs A V Taylor, drawing in prominent Cincinnati and Columbus families. The grandmother and aunt Frances Taylor were sentenced for aiding the crime. The child’s whereabouts remain sought as prosecutors and Governor Nash coordinate with Columbus authorities. Newsrooms and women’s clubs push to recall the reprieve as new developments loom.

Cincinnati Little Margaret Taylor A. V. Taylor Columbus Miss Frances Taylor Margaret Clara Taylor Taylors Frances Taylor Margaret Taylor Hoffheimer Nash

Brevity of Cincinnati Brewery Union Fight Ends in New Charter

In Cincinnati on April 27, a meeting aimed at forming a local union of stationary engineers to replace Union 18, whose AFL charter was revoked amid brewery labor troubles, turned tense. Old Union 18 members were barred from Workmen Hall and briefly rough handled. a temporary union formed, led by William T. White, E. B. Weaver, and John W. Rahn, to seek international recognition despite ongoing court restraining orders and a brewery lockout.

Cincinnati Union 18 United Brewery American Federation of Labor Federation Union No. 18 Workmen Hall William T. White E. B. Weaver John W. Rahn International Union Newport Covington American Federation

City News Notes Report on Local Altercations and Incidents

Charles Wock a saloonkeeper at 1121 Cottage avenue was arrested yesterday afternoon by Patrolman Helm for violating the Nicholson law. Patrolman Goins shot and killed a dog on North Oe avenue as it threatened children. William Paxton proprietor of the Princeton Hotel and Pat Smith a barkeeper fought yesterday morning on South Himels street and were arrested. Lewis Sommers a saloon keeper at 2106 Pt street was arrested last night for Nicholson law violation amid reports of a fight in his saloon and a crowd outside with a drunken youth near the door.

Charles Wock Cottage Avenue Helm Goins North Oe Avenue William Paxton Princeton Pat Smith South Himels Street Hull Griffin Stevens Lewis Sommers T Street Sommers

Twentieth Indiana War Flag Carrier Vows Duty

A Silver Lake correspondent letters the Indianapolis Journal noting the Twentieth Indiana Volunteer Infantry regimental pledge to send a representative to carry a battle flag at the monument dedication. Members from Silver Lake Elkhart Auburn North Manchester and Indianapolis vow to attend, citing a unit tally of 104 killed wounded or missing.

Indianapolis Journal 26Th Inst Smock Twentieth Indiana Regiment James A. Meek Silver Lake Ind Jacob Miller Elkhart N. E. Miller Auburn Michael Geek North Manchester Robert Rantz Roann Indianapolis Twentieth Indiana Volunteer Infantry

National Sons of the Revolution Congress Opens in Washington

Arrangements are nearly complete for the national congress in Washington at the New Willard Hotel starting Wednesday. Delegates arrive, including New York President Ben Waller Seth Logan, with others registering. A Tuesday ceremony at Congressional Cemetery will mark Gen. George Clinton’s grave with a New York marker and a White House floral offering, with no speeches or services.

Washington National Congress of the Sons of the American Revolution New Willard Hotel Ben Waller Seth Logan New York Congress Congressional Cemetery George Clinton United States White House

Return of Cavalry Arrives in New York from Cuba

Ninety men belonging to the First and Third Squadrons of the Second Cavalry U S S A arrive in New York on the steamer Albis. Under Lieutenants Raney and Pope they will proceed to Fort Ethan Allen Vermont after landing tomorrow morning. There are also on board two Pa and three horses of the Second Cavalry.

New York Second Cavalry Raney Pope Cienfuegos Matanzas Cuba Albis Ft. Ethan Allen Vermont

Guests of Memphis Welcome Admiral Schley in City

Rear Admiral and Mrs. W S Schley arrived in Memphis by Southern Railway at 8 10 PM and were taken to rooms at the Gayoso Hotel. A reception committee met them at Grand Junction and escorted them through the city. It was understood they preferred no demonstration in Memphis.

Memphis Tenn W. 8S. Schley Southern Railway Gayoso Hotel Grand Junction Schiey

Labor convention in Wheeling heads to final votes

In Wheeling on April 27 the Amalgamated Association convention nears a climax as Shaffer faces Gompers with Flynn expected to seek floor privilege. Committees will report on wage scales. majority backs ratification of Shaffer negotiated scales with US Steel. The presidency fight continues. adjournment hoped by Wednesday.

Wheeling W. Va Shaffer Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Gompers American Federation Amalgamated Association T. H. Flynn United States Steel Corporation

Wageincreases Spread to Ohio Molders and Wheel Makers

Marietta reports a 5 percent wage rise starting tomorrow for molders in nonunion industries, the second increase in three years. Galion notes an 80 percent rise for Flickinger Wheel Company and wagon and gear manufacturers starting tomorrow, reflecting broader labor cost pressures.

Marietta Galion Flickinger Wheel Company Wagon and Gear Company

CHARTS show 1901 1902 stock receipts at major markets

In the first quarter of 1901 receipts totaled 7 646 572 head and 7 831 882 head in 1902 Calves led gains among stock classes Western markets cut deeper into younger stock while hog weights fell across Chicago St Joseph Omaha Kansas City Carload receipts rose overall with Kansas City down 31 percent Chicago took 75 814 cars versus 69 563 prior year Western traffic up over three years, aided by pork packing data and declining hogs in New York Philadelphia and Baltimore.

Chicago St. Joseph Omaha Kansas City Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Baltimore

Fragmented Teething Aid Ad and Dye Claim

An OCR fragment describes a teething remedy used for decades, claimed to soothe gums and aid teeth, and mentions a hair and whisker dye in black or brown. The text blends product claims with garbled phrases and references to rural summer use and a miswritten exaside.

Plexton

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