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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1902

Page

2

Mitchell Declares Miners Stand Firm in Strike

President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers visits Scranton and says there is no change in the strike situation. He doubts any resumption at collieries next week, notes Oxford mine in Lackawanna uses new men, and reports no oil employes returning. Firemen unlikely to return, while new unions seek arbitration and Governor Stone may intervene. The second relief fund installment arrives for distribution.

Wilkesbarre Mitchell United Mine Workers Scranton Oxford Lackawanna Fie Alliance Workingmen’s Alliance Citizens’ Alliance Stone

Riots disrupt Camden Interstate Railway towns

Riots broke out across multiple towns as Camden Interstate Electric Railway nonunion workers were driven from cars. In Guyandotte and nearby areas crowds seized cars, injured or threatened workers, and blocked service for hours. Ironton crowds favored cabs over streetcars as authorities remained absent. The militia planned to camp at Newark to restore order. union leaders discussed recognition, but no settlement was assured.

General unrest hits Huntington and towns on Camden Interurban line

W V August 32 reports widespread disorder in Huntington Central City and towns served by the Camden Interurban Railway as motormen and conductors strike after the general order to halt service. The disruption affected multiple lines with unclear scope and timing.

Huntington W. Va Central City Camden Interstate Railway

Weather Forecast for Monday and Tuesday in Midwest States

Weather outlook for Indiana Illinois and Ohio calls for fair skies in most areas with showers in southern Illinois on Monday. Cooler conditions arrive in the north and southern portions Monday with northeast or east winds. Tuesday brings fair conditions in most areas with cooler temps in the south Monday and variable winds.

Washington Indiana

Movements of Steamers Across Major Ports

Shipping news lists arrivals and departures on August 3 across Liverpool Lizard New York Hamburg Southampton Benstown. Vessels include Merton Umbria Noordam Furnesels La Bretagne Patricia Moltke Cam MPitratra and York Hamburg with routes to Boston New York Antwerp Boulogne Rotterdam Cherbourg Havre Movements reflect transatlantic traffic and port calls.

Liverpool Merton Boston Queenstown Umbria New York American Lizard Noordam Boulogne Rotterdam Kroonland Antwerp Furnesels Glasgow Moville la Bretagne Havre Hamburg Patricia Plymouth Cherours Southampton Moltke York New Benstown Campita Tra Comes

Street railway strike widens across Ohio river towns

West Virginia and Kentucky motormen and conductors quit work while Ohio river towns endure blockaded lines. Union supporters clash with authorities as guards and sheriffs fail to restore order. Cars run with nonunion crews on the Ohio side. In New Orleans the electric linemen strike ends as the company agrees to a daily wage of 3 dollars after forty hours without disorder.

West Virginia Kentucky Ohio White Ohio River New Orleans Street Railway

Race for Blue Ribbon at Empire City Park

Owner withdraws Lord Derby from Hartford and plans to drive him in a blue ribbon race next Saturday at Yonkers. He will face K G Billings’s Louise Jefferson and Fred Gerken’s The Monk, with potential entries from Lucille and other free-for-all horses. The New York Driving Club event aims to showcase amateur reinsmen and high speed wagon racing.

New York E. E. Smathers Lord Derby Hartford Buffalo Empire City Park K. G. Billings Louise Jefferson Cleveland Fred Gerken Trotter Monk Mr. Billings Lucille Mr. Gerken

Furniture men edge Star Store 11 10 in morning clash at Forest Park

In a tense early game, the People's Outfitting Company beat Star Store 11 to 10 at Forest Park after Brockway exited with an injury in the third inning. Alexander pitched nine innings for P.O. Co. and Oliver finished for the relief win as Star Store fought back but could not overturn the lead.

People's Outfitting Company Star Store Forest Park Alexander Brockway Brockaway Oliver P.O. Co R.H.O.A.E RFLO AE. Miler KE. Jordans R. Gill Coleman Wilkins F. Gill Bkwy Fred'r Patton Alex'n Hueser Helsien Donery Mitchell W'eexen Enwarft People’s Outfitting Co

War in window glass rivalry sparks talks in Pittsburgh

Leopold Mambourg, secretary of the Federation of Co operative Window Glass Workers, heads to Pittsburgh to meet Presidents Burns of L A and Chambers of the American Window Glass Co. They plan to discuss an early start, possibly align with Independents who oppose price talks, and a 5 percent price cut. If Independents begin Sept 1, rivals may start then too.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Leopold Mambourg Federation of Co-operative Window Glass Workers Pittsburg Burns L. A Chambers American Window Glass Company Independent Window Glass Company C. P. Cole American Federation

Injured Passenger Dies After Vandalia Streetcar Crash

In Terre Haute Indiana John Gill died after a Vandalla passenger train crashed into a street car last night. S Davis and Motorman John McNary were not expected to live. The coroner will begin an investigation to determine responsibility. In Fort Wayne George Way twenty one died from injuries after being caught in a threshing machine at a farm near Arcola.

Terre Haute Ind John Gill S. Davis John McNary Indianapolis Journal Fort Wayne George Way Ashland Elijah Graves Arcola St. Joseph Hospital

Hunters kill one of county's largest wildcats in chase

In Hamblen township ten miles north of Nashville Indiana a party of hunters chased a large wildcat that leapt from a tree and clashed with their dogs on James Wray's farm. The animal killed two dogs and wounded another before being shot, ending a months long fear of wolves and wildcats in the area.

Indianapolis Journal Nashville Ind Here James Wray Hamblen Township

Adjustment at Hand in Bedford Quarries Dispute

Bedford Indiana August 3 reports indicate an amicable settlement of the quarrels between lawyers and the Bedford Quarries Company over a strike that began in the days prior. The dispute centered on a half hour noon break and not wages, with talks suggesting wage raises for several workers across departments rather than cuts.

Indianapolis Journal Bedford Ind Bedford Quarries Company

Long open boat journey reaches Madison in iron craft

Nelson Morris and Tancred Vella arrive from Cincinnati in an eighteen foot iron row boat en route to Rio Janeiro. They represent the London and Berlin Geographical Societies and plan a voyage down the Ohio Mississippi Gulf of Mexico Caribbean to the Atlantic, aiming for Louisville Tuesday morning.

Indianapolis Journal Madison Ind Nelson Morris Berlin University Tancred Vella Malta Cincinnati Rio Janeiro Brazil London Berlin Ohio Mississippi Gulf of Mexico Caribbean Sea Atlantic Ocean Louisville

Liebers Defeat Kahn Tailoring in 2 to 6 Bout

The Liebers beat the Kahn Tailoring Company team by a score of 2 to 6. Batteries were Pritchett and A. Sielken, Maloney and Gales.

Liebers Kahn Tailoring Company Batteries Pritchett A. Sielken Maloney and Gales

Noted Western charity worker dies in Denver era tabernacle figure

Margaret Uzzell mother of Parson T A Uzzell died at seventy five in Denver. Born in Kentucky she moved to Colorado in 1870s and helped run People's Tabernacle with her sons for eighteen years, earning fame as a major charity worker. Also: Alfred H Wise dies at seventy one in Freeport, a longtime Second National Bank president and brother-in-law of Gen. John M. Schofield. John Francia Duncombe, seventy one, Fort Dodge settler, dies in Des Moines after stroke.

Denver Col Margaret Uzzell T. A. Uzzell Kentucky Colorado Uzzell People's Tabernacle Freeport Ill Alfred H. Wise Second National Bank John M. Schofield Des Moines John Francia Duncombe Fort Dodge

Intense heat hits Kansas and Missouri wireless drought

Intense heat prevailed across the southwest, with temperatures near 100 and hot winds disrupting crops in Kansas. In Springfield Kansas, readings approached 108 while other areas reported high heat and associated crop damage.

Kansas City Kansas Sresington Kan

Promissory note tied to accidental marriage witnessed

In western county a man woman and preacher visited Isaac Thompson and asked to marry at his home. The farmer consented and now must settle a promissory note he signed thinking he witnessed the ceremony. Chicago confidence men are active at various county points.

Isaac Thompson Chicago

Ulrich Brake Dies From Heat in Fort Wayne at 71

Ulrich Brake a longtime Fort Wayne Indiana contractor aged seventy one died last night after being overcome by heat. He lived in the city for over fifty years and his death is attributed to heat exposure amid the current warm spell.

Indianapolis Journal Fort Wayne Ind Ulrich Brake

Hartford City Man Dies in Denver Wealthy Leader of Hartford Band

W B Cooley received a telegram announcing the death of his brother E C Cooley in Denver Colorado of consumption after a health trip with his family He was a leading Hartford City businessman a former head of the Hartford City Band a charter Knights of Pythias member and first City Council member The body to be brought home for burial Also reports: Enoch McKay 7 dies in Windfall of Brights disease born 1835 Swiss county married 1860 four of six children alive. Webb Chandice dies in West Richmond a Gamewell Fire Alarm Company agent. Robert Price dies in Muncie member of Red Men and Pathfinders. Mary Widdop dies in Ladoga after long illness.

Hartford City Ind W. B. Cooley BE. C. Cooley Denver Col E. C. Cooley C. R. Cooley & Sons Hartford City Band Lodge of Knights of Pythias Cooley Arizona Colorado Enoch McKay Bright Switzerland County Laura Salmon Theresa Shawan Windfall Richmond Webb Chandice Gamewell Fire Alarm Company Muncie Robert Price Red Men's and Pathfinders Ladoga Mary Widdop William Widdop

German Catholic Benevolent Union protests friar expulsion

Fort Wayne branches passed resolutions condemning expulsion of friars from the Philippine islands. The protest, unanimous, will be taken to the State meeting in Indianapolis. Kokomo Division Uniform Rank K of P leaves by special train for San Francisco to compete in the world tourney prize drill, seeking to reclaim its 1886 world championship.

Fort Wayne German Catholic Benevolent Union Philippine Islands Indianapolis Kokomo San Francisco

Vailsburg Races Feature Amateurs In Twenty Mile Trail

Violent storm disrupts Vailsburg bicycle meet in Newark with many not racing. Amateurs’ twenty mile event led by J Rockowitz until Schlee sprinted to win by two lengths. Scurry dash won by Floyd McFarland of San Jose. Half mile amateur won by Michael Coffey. Open professional scurry dash won by McFarland. Twenty miles open amateur won by Charles Schree with Dove and Zanes following.

Newark N. J Vailsburg Hurley J. Rockowitz Schlee McFarland Michael Coffey W. L. Lorse Brooklyn J. Zanas Scurry Dash Floyd McFarland San Jose Cal W. A. Ruts New Haven Conn Floyd Krebs H. B. Freeman Portland Ore Charles Schree M. T. Dove New York James Zanes Teddy Billington Oscar Goorke

Australian Billy Murphy Blasts Van Heest in Four Rounds

Australian Billy Murphy knocked out Johnny Van Heest of Minneapolis in four rounds in a grove in Union county South Dakota this afternoon.

Sioux City Billy Murphy Johnny van Heest Minneapolis Union County South Dakota

Hard Wedding Journey

A young couple from Baltimore set out to walk from Richmond to Dayton after eloping there four months ago and marrying in Washington. Officials cited the husband twenty seven and the wife seventeen, saying they declined transport but were given shoes as they trudged toward Baltimore over four weeks with little money.

Baltimore Richmond Dayton Superintendent of Charities Washington

Pioneer book store owner shoots railway brake man in Colorado Springs

On Tejon street R. R. Taylor, a pioneer book store proprietor, shot and killed his brother-in-law Frank L. Shader, a railroad brake man. Taylor surrendered and claimed justification but talked little. Friends say Shader had recently sought to alienate Mrs Taylor.

Colorado Springs Col Tejon Street R. R. Taylor Frank L. Shader Taylor Shader Sexies

Milwaukee and Indianapolis split doubleheader. Altrock stars

Milwaukee and Indianapolis split a doubleheader at Athletic Park with Milwaukee taking the first game 7 to 2 behind Altrock, who worked both games and allowed six hits. Indianapolis won the second game 3 to 0 as Killen limited Milwaukee to six hits.

Indianapolis Journal Milwaukee Wis Indianapolis American Association Athletic Park Clingman Brewers Altrock Watkins O’brien Efrors Kuhn McBride Aces

Columbus Beats Minneapolis As Double Plays Spark Victory

Minneapolis failed to tie in the eighth as a double play by Knoll and Hart quashed a late rally. Col umbus won 3 to 2 after a sharp early double play by Cooley, Grant and Werden. Attendance 2,500. Also Hoboken nips Cincinnati in an exhibition 9 to 6 with Deegan and Lamar pairing for Cincinnati and Thielman in relief. Chicago beats Newark 4 to 2 in Newark exhibition. Albany vs Pittsburgh called off due to wet grounds.

Minneapolis Columbus Knoll and Hart Cooley Grant Werden Byers Knoll Quillin Hendriks Fuller Katoll Wagner McFarland C. Wagner Sally Ah Hendricks Ndill New York Cincinnati Hoboken St. George's Cricket Grounds N. J Ewing Thielman Deegan Lamar Staloney J. Merritty

Chicago Scores In First, Philadelphia Falls In Opener

Chicago draws first blood on a bases on balls, a passed ball, and Waddell error. Hartzell hits a two bagger for Philadelphia’s lone run. Patterson and Waddell combine on the mound as Chicago prevails 9 to 1. Attendance 14,250.

Marotts Fairview Park Keeble P. Oo R.H.O.A Tyler Yates Cobler Joe Vand Edwards R. Htm Manning Eckhardt Porter Waller Heim Graham Kuble Ratcliffe Ryse R. Hartmann Dalton Torter Crook Kerwin Rothfuss Beville McAndrews Schriver Clymer Flournoy Schaub Wolfe Lewee Grady Dunkle Haskell, Flaherty, Stearns Chicago Waddell Hartzell Patterson Philadelphia Sullivan Schreck Strang Mertes Daly Davis Isbell M. Cross Powers L. Cross Sheridan Decatur Miller Cedar Rapids Basle

Delphi Phillies Defeat Brookston In Final Series Game

Delphi defeated Brookston here today by a score of to 0 before about 50 spectators. Delphi played without errors and collected fourteen hits off the Brookston pitcher while Brookston mishaps at Delphi allowed three unearned runs. Batteries Nelison Steward Ginn Reagan and Quinn.

ST. Paul Toledo Lundbrom Rh.o.a.e) Toledo. R.h.o.ae. Ferguson Meany Shannon Kelley Smith Pierce Coggin's Marcan GraMus Suimmer Mock Peirce Lumley Turner Burns Stimmel Figgemeier R.H.C.A.E. Toledo R.H.C.A.E. Ferguson Hugeins Kileinow D'Kerry Gilks Hurley Slette Lundbl'm Cogesw'll Kleinow Ferguson Daugherty Huggins Marecan Siette Lundblom Coggswell Detroit Boston Mullin Siever Indianapolis Journal Union City Ind Fort Recovery Harris Delphi Brookston Nelison Steward Ginn Reagan Quinn

Logansport Defeats Fort Wayne Shamrocks 4 to 1 in Baseball

Logansport beat the Fort Wayne Shamrocks 4 to 1 this afternoon. Batteries Ream Robbins and Tiernan starred. Attendance was 1,300. Indiana standings note Indianapolis in second place with one more loss than its rival. Frank De Hass Robison met John T. Brush in the city yesterday but details of their conference were not disclosed.

Indianapolis Journal Logansport Ind Fort Wayne Shamrocks Ream and Robbins and Tiernan Indianapolis Kansas City Louisville Milwaukee Frank de Hass Robison John T. Brush

Three Boys Drown In Allegheny River at Pittsburg

Three boy bathers drown in the Allegheny River at the foot of Thirty sixth street in Pittsburg. The victims were William J Carroll fourteen Amiel Kologewski and an unknown boy about twelve. All could not swim and two wandered into a dredge hole. Carroll lost his life trying to assist his companions.

Pittsburg Allegheny River Thirty-sixth Street William J. Carroll Amiel Kologewski Carroll

Real Estate Title Notice Hidden in Fragment

Real estate related text references title and abstract issues plus a mention of Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company at 129 East Market Street. The readable items imply a title related notice or advertisement concerning property transactions and security fees.

S. Soeceune Security Indiana Title Guaranty. and Loan Company East Market Street

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