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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1902
Page
6
William H. Armstrong & Co advertises reclining chairs for parlor and street use, carrying chairs wheeled couches food sterilizers desiccators feeding belts insoles and batteries electric devices and cabinets. Meridian Street Indianapolis Indiana.
Wheeling West Virginia April 23 The Amalgamated Association completed most of the wage scale ratification begun earlier in the day. The wage committee's report was approved with minor alterations and the convention adjourned after agreeing the scales would stay in force until July 1. President Shaffer's policy gains another victory as Flynn returns to press his request for floor time amid Gompers uncertainty.
Major W H Bixby, in charge of rivers and harbors, was appealed to by Soo canal superintendent Ripley for measures to ease canal congestion caused by tug firemen strike. He may deploy government tugs or steam capstans or an electric trolley system to keep boats moving and prevent future interference. The piece also notes the American Newspaper Publishers Association has reached five year industrial arbitration deals with unions including the Typographical and Printing Pressmen, benefiting most member papers.
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers met informally with miners’ delegates in New York on April 23. He said no further communications with anthracite regions were needed. Coal road representatives offered no comment. It was reported the miners would modify several demands and the National Civic Federation expected a settlement next week.
Passaic New Jersey April 23 One hundred forty men walked out at Boettger dye works at Todi. A crowd from Paterson sparked the strike and fifty eight deputy sheriffs were posted to defend mill property against possible attack.
Lima Ohio April 28 street-car strike ends with all workers back on the job after the company agrees to 16 cents on fare.
United States Steel directors approve exact duplicate monster works for Chicago as Economy plant to cost 2.5 to 3 million dollars. Land secured, grading underway, T bar mill due Aug 1, economy plant to operate this year, Chicago plant to employ about five thousand, consolidating Lassig American Milwaukee and Lafayette works for efficiency under President Schwab.
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing will start work within weeks to double the East Pittsburg monster works at a cost of 1,500,000 dollars. The new facilities to be ready early next year will employ 4,000 to 5,400 additional skilled workers and mirror the existing plant’s electrical apparatus production.
The Franklin mill of the Sterling Paper Company was destroyed by fire tonight in Hamilton. Estimated loss is $100,000 with $80,000 insured. The blaze was detected in the rag room and the cause remains unknown.
The Queen City reports placer gold found at Scott near the northwest end of Vancouver Island. News came as the steamer returned from the West coast today. Victoria BC observers note the find could spark further prospecting in the region.
Washington reports the death of famed American stage star Sol Smith Russell at 2 10 PM in the Richmond Hotel after months of perpetual hiccough illness. He leaves a widow and two children, was 54, and owned substantial Minneapolis real estate. Burial will be at Rock Creek Cemetery after services in Washington.
Warren R. Dunton aged sixty eight a first lieutenant U S A and brevet major retired detailed as professor of military science and tactics at Kemper Military School in Boonville Mo He enlisted in 1861 as first sergeant in Company E Fifth Vermont Volunteer Infantry and earned brevet major for meritorious service at Fredericksburg.
NEWBURG New York April 28 Mrs Emma Walsh widow of Rev Dr John Johnston Walsh died here yesterday Missionaries in India for thirty years They narrowly escaped massacre at Cawnpore where many workers were killed KANSAS CITY Mo April 28 C C Dail aged fifty one lawyer politician and wrf died at his home in Kansas City He was born in Covington Ky and came to Kansas in 188 Mr Dail had more than a local reputation as an author KANSAS CITY April 28 General Frank D Askew pioneer businessman died here today aged sixty five He was born in St Clairsville Ohio served with the Seventeenth Ohio Volunteers during the civil war and was brevetted a brigadier general NEW YORK April 2 Henry Kyler Wright a director in the United States navy died from typhoid fever Born in this city he had served in the navy since 1864 BELLEFONTAINE Ohio April 28 Thomas W Hubbard veteran Democratic editor died here tonight aged seventy seven
A blaze at Oakland California's King's Daughters' Home damaged the charitable facility injuring two patients. William Bray, once a New York editor, died from burns after allegedly overturning a lamp during an epileptic episode. John H. Murray sustained serious injuries as the fire endangered forty-two residents. twenty-five elderly women were rescued. Financial loss not disclosed.
Deputy U S Marshal Ephraim M. Eaton, 66, shot himself at his Marine home in Madison county last night. The body was found this morning beside a note saying Bright's disease and incurable suffering drove the act.
Mrs Rebecca Douglas Lowe of Atlanta Ga president of the General Federation of Woman's Clubs arrived in Los Angeles on a special train this afternoon. She was met by a delegation of prominent club women including Georgia and Kansas delegates. The Texas delegation arrived tonight.
Guthrie April 23 City Marshal R N Maxwell of Lexington D T shot brothers George and Jack Goodin near that city wounding and killing George a Hot Springs Ark resident. A coroner jury found Maxwell guiltless.
Lincoln April 2 Ezra P Savage issues a statement announcing his withdrawal from the gubernatorial race. The surprise move ends his campaign in favor of background considerations and shifts the fight to other candidates as party leaders assess next steps.
The governor defends his renomination plan amid party dissent and Republican press opposition after pardoning former State Treasurer Bartley. He states he would again grant Bartley a pardon under similar circumstances.
In Montgomery on April 28 Nelson Bibb an aged negro swore he was denied registration despite meeting constitutional qualifications. New York lawyer Wilford H. M. Smith plans a federal suit asserting Alabama’s constitution violates the U S Constitution. The Colored Men’s Suffrage Association calls for $2,000 to fund the legal contest.
United Copper Company incorporated in Trenton New Jersey with authorized capital of 80 million dollars to mine melt and manufacture copper gold silver and other metals. Founders Horatio Whiteridge Trumbull Arthur A. Brownlee and John French. Montana ore interests and other copper ventures tied to the new plant. Berlin dispatch notes Virginia Carolina Chemical seeks potash control in Germany amid a large syndicate stake.
New York April 2 executive committee says BR T issued five million of its five hundred thousand dollar bonds to Flower & Co bankers at 45 Broadway. Proceeds to be used for equipment and other purposes as stated by Anthony M Brady. Cincinnati April 28 five million traction company to be organized May 7 by consolidation of Southern Ohio Traction Company and Cincinnati Northwest Railroad forming Cincinnati Dayton & Toledo Traction Company to run from Cincinnati to Toledo.
In Buffalo on April 28, the Manufacturers' and Traders' National Bank absorbed the Merchants' Bank of Buffalo. The absorbed bank, founded in 1882 with 390000 dollars capital, held deposits around 1200000 dollars at the time. The Manufacturers' and Traders' Bank had recently joined the national banking system and increased its capital to 1000000 dollars.
In Chicago the Metropolitan National Bank will merge with the First National Bank and today managers distributed 75000 dollars among staff. Gifts ranged from 15000 to the cashier to 4 dollars for a messenger boy. In Boston on April 28 Calumet and Hecla Mining Co directors declared a dividend of per share.
In Winnipeg on April 3 a blaze gutted the house of Jean Baptiste Moncham a French butcher in St Norbert. Five children four girls and a boy died and another daughter lies dying. The father and mother are in serious condition.
The Fulton passed Sandy Hook on an ocean trial trip bound for Washington D C in tow of the Storm King. The vessel reported at 10 50 pm and is expected to reach Washington around Saturday in the early hours.
Manila reports detail Major Waller testifying that General Smith ordered to kill and burn and make Samar a howling wilderness. Witnesses describe boys armed with bolos and daggers in fighting across Samar. Also, five constabulary ambushed near Manila with one killed.
Manila April 28 The surrender of insurgents on Samar led by General Guevarra, who took over from General Luckban, is officially effected though some southern areas remain unheard from. It is believed the Samar insurrection is ended.
Washington April 28 Representative Burleson of Texas introduced a resolution asking the secretary of war if General Smith’s Samar campaign orders came from Washington and to transmit all Washington orders on suppressing the Samar insurrection. Representative Conry of Massachusetts filed a similar resolution seeking information on whether Smith acted on his own responsibility.
Chicago April 28 Mrs Mary Robbins believed by some to be Mrs Adolph L Luetgert the murdered wife of the sausage maker was taken into custody today by Detective Blais amid strong circumstantial evidence. Attorney Lawrence Harmon who defended Luetgert and others pressed for detention for further investigation. Robbins claimed she is not Mrs Luetgert but Harmon and Detective Blain both voiced belief she is the widow.
Wichita Kansas through its Chamber of Commerce petitions the Missouri State Commerce Commission accusing multiple railroads of grain rate discrimination. The complaint argues Wichita is charged the same rate as Kansas City for nearer Gulf ports, despite closer proximity. An Interstate Commerce Commission hearing to probe the charges is slated in Wichita before June 1. Railroads named include Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Gulf Colorado Santa Fe Chicago Rock Island Pacific Chicago Rock Island Texas Houston Central Texas Texas Pacific Missouri Pacific Frisco Texas Midland Altoona Central Galveston Houston Henderson International and Great Northern.
Explosion of gas in the J. W. Anderson living quarters at the Chaffee building on North Paulina street injures five people and causes partial destruction. Injured include J. W. Anderson burned and unconscious, Morris Matthes blown through a wall, Mrs. J. W. Anderson with a baby burned, Harold Anderson blown from the head area, and Gladys Anderson cut on the head as she fell from the steps.
National Magazine highlights how President McKinley personally supervised military orders during the Spanish American War. It cites nightly White House conferences with Alger Long and Corbin, direct wires to Shafter, and handwritten directives authorizing troop movements and armament choices. The piece notes his habit of correcting orders, detailing delicate personnel and supply concerns, including donations of delicacies to troops and a Bryan regiment quota.
In Salt Lake City a scheduled twenty round bout between Phil Green of Salt Lake and Young Donoven of Los Angeles at the Salt Lake Athletic Club ended in a near free fight in the fifteenth round. Green was knocked down and appeared finished but rose at the ten count. His seconds had thrown in the sponge though the referee did not see it and declared a draw as police arrived. The ring soon filled with enraged spectators who confronted referee Bennett and one man even struck him.
London court hears a renowned personage offer to stand godfather to a son with two conditions invest £1 immediately and gift £10 on each birthday, all compounding until the boy is grown. Rhodes explains the plan teaches spending wisely and fosters unselfishness toward the needy.
The Minneapolis Journal reports John Lind now defines himself politically as a Democrat. He says he is not a hor or Democrat, not a Republican, and he has ceased to be a free silver Republican. The piece questions what can be known about his past affiliations or current political condition.
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