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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1901
Page
1
Morgan and colleagues press on in a hard fought dispute with the Unioniam. The steel corporation withdraws the first peace proposition and offers another, with both sides refusing to concede a point as the struggle continues.
Pittsburg reports quote Amalgamated Association leaders vowing to fight the trust to the finish as U S Steel plots to import nonunion workers to restart idle mills. News from New York says leaders rejected Morgan terms while mills plan to deploy skilled nonunion staff to break the strike and restart production.
A New York Conference fails to bridge gaps between the Amalgamated Association and United States Steel Corp. Leaders from both sides meet, but no surrender of positions occurs. The Amalgamated executive board releases a statement criticizing the steel firm’s latest ultimatum offering reduced terms and pressing for signings across mills.
Governor Longino denounces the Carrollton lynching in an official statement. He says the sheriff failed to call for militia and that one company was readied in Greenwood. The governor notes he did not receive a response to telegrams and indicates prosecutors and judges may testify to indict and prosecute the lynchers.
Rioting Amalgamated Association members in Wellsville Ohio face riot charges after a boardinghouse attack on nonunion workers. Woman with revolver escorts men to mill as strikers vow jail demolition if prisoners not released. authorities guard the scene amid threats and legal maneuvers.
Representatives of the company signed an agreement with the union granting conductors and motormen 15 cents an hour. The ten or twelve hour workday decision was left to the men. The one year contract sets the wage and apprentice terms, with no price rise for blown jars and the next schedule to be prepared for flint glass blowers.
English King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra attend the annual regatta opening with American socialites and Vanderbilt party in attendance. Sandal fashion by English women causes chatter as Nordica and Patti feature in European concert plans.
In Graham Texas two young men named Oland W. King and Roger Davenport were shot and killed by William Rothwell. Rothwell reportedly suffered mental derangement for weeks, but his condition was not considered dangerous. The incident occurred as he fired with a Winchester rifle in a street encounter, leaving both victims dead.
An ambitious plan promoted by M Barbier to unite Alaska Siberia and link Circle City to Windostock with a two thousand mile Alaska to Bering Sea route and 1300 mile Siberia stretch. Backing from Bank of France and U S capital, James J Hill eyed if feasible. Primary survey to begin if US concessions granted.
In a turbulent scene depots are opened amid determined shoemakers prepared to block establishment by force. Kruger says Boers would trade independence for money if peace is sought. Reports from Bermuda and London note Boer prisoner transports, railway attacks, and the killing of Commandant Steyn. Liberia seeks navigational rights on the Manna River with British help amid fears of German colonial moves.
In Knoxville on August 3, amid street car strike tensions, few cars ran on schedule while mobs threatened and vandalized. A Conductor Tripp, new from North Carolina, was assaulted by a mob after allegedly kicking a boarding boy. An officer and General Manager Howell clashed with the crowd. Howell faced assault charges after attempting to brain him with a cane.
Warren Lewis a famed New York sporting man jumped from the steamer Rhode Island between New York and Providence last night and was drowned. A search failed to find him. Known for backing boxers and handling Jim Hall, his recent string of losses left him despondent and he left a suicide note found by his son before the news reached New York.
Twenty five judges and clerks of election in Chicago face indictments for false canvass and returns of last fall’s county commissioner votes. Grand jury actions follow Judge Carter's directive to probe conduct of two additional officials. Fraud suspected in city areas. officials to be summoned for examination. Equal party split between Democratic and Republican nominees.
Portland Maine August 3 ex Speaker Reed at his summer home says he has not heard of being mentioned as a possible New York mayoral candidate and views the notion as absurd noting that a mayor would make enemies and that he has no inclination toward the job.
Vienna warehousing chiefs fear American depots will devastate local shoemakers. Guild president Busen warns of tragic consequences as American factories in Philadelphia churn out cheaper machines made shoes in minutes. Officials respond that protection is limited, urging self help amid looming Volks Hall mobilization in September.
The disabled transport Lennox was towed to port by the steamer Saqua nine miles west of Piedras Blancas after drifting over 100 miles. The Saqua rescued the ship Thursday night as it headed from San Diego toward Eureka. The Lennox carried Capt. William Yates and a crew including Lieutenants Dorcey Riggs Philbrook plus medical, quartermaster, and hospital staff, with 9 stowaways. Lieut. Dorcey denied shortages, saying provisions allowed three months, with half rations used as precaution.
The Norwegian steamer Vera from London to Quebec struck rocks near Renews, upright and afloat with fires out. crew landed about midnight and were aided ashore. Refloating chances seen good. The Acts, bound to Hamburg from Galveston with cotton and grain, wrecked nine miles west of Cape Race and abandoned. no fatalities, Grand Lake sails to salvage and retrieve crew.
In Christiana on August 2, eight survivors from the Stroemmare and Familien exploring ships reached Vardo after fourteen days adrift. The two ships were crushed in the ice near Nova Zembia. Six crew members are missing after attempting a southward escape.
Newport News reports the Morgan-line steamship E Sigle was launched this morning. Miss Susan S. Usher, sister of Lieutenant Commander Usher, U. S. N., christened the vessel, marking a notable event for the yard and regional shipping efforts.
At Crawfish twelve miles west of Findlay Ohio, Alexander McCullough shot his wife without warning and then killed himself. Five children witnessed the tragedy as neighbors and authorities rushed to the scene. The couple had been prominent residents in the small town.
A Pittsburgh report details Amalgamated Association plans for a broad steel strike affecting Union Mills Cambridge works Canton works Charters Corning Dennison Dresden Falcon Hyde Park Laufman Midland ete Piqua Reeves Scottdale Struthers Aetna-Standard W D Woods mills with 16 000 workers and 22 000 in United States works Nonunion plants list spans multiple states with about 9 000 workers affected. only Monessen tin plate mill and Duncansville small mill are nonunion.
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