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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1902

Page

2

Riot at Lehigh Valley depot sparks militia call

A July riot near Lehigh Valley and the Philadelphia and Reading lines left three Pottsville men beaten and stripped of their bundles. Deputy Beddall fired over the mob to shield the trio as police and locals cleared the station. In Pennsylvania, Judge Patton extended a restraining order against union groups in Leechburg to deter intimidation of Beal’s miners.

Thomas Beddail Bberii Saya Lehieh Valley Philadelphia Mr. Good Vaughn Mr. Bennet Pottsville Tinett Gowd Beddall

Dickson colliery resumes in Scranton with returned strikers

In Scranton Green Ridge the Dickson colliery of the Delaware and Hudson Railway resumes operations today after two weeks of cutting and loading coal. Superintendent Rose notes coal is hoisted through the breaker. Three area collieries are now active Oxford and Cayuga are the others. Delaware Lackawanna and Western plans another startup tomorrow. Strikers offer little resistance to workers returning.

Scranton Dickson Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company Green Ridge Rose Oxford People’s Coal Company Cayuga Delaware

Presidents of anthracite roads meet in New York

In New York on August 1 a meeting of presidents of the anthracite coal roads took place at the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad president Bauer's office. An NYO&W official said the strike situation was discussed but no action was taken.

New York Anthracite Coal Roads Bauer Philadelphia & Read Railroad New York, Ontario & Western Railroad

Miners to Receive Aid Regardless of Union Status

SHAMOKIN PA Aug 5 From the ninth United Mine Workers district headquarters it was announced that all miners will receive financial aid hereafter whether they belong to the union or not. Idle nonunion men had threatened to return to work unless aided by the union.

Shamokin United Mine Workers

Dyna mite blasts wreck home in Wandling area

James Elias of Wandling returned to work at Richmondale colliery last week. A dynamite blast under the front of his house today wrecked the lower part while occupants on the upper floor escaped with minor cuts and bruises from falling glass and plaster.

Scranton James Elias Wandling Richmondale

Judge Goff To Hear Habeas Hearing Today In Clarksburg

Judge Goff began the habeas hearing in Clarksburg on August 5, as part of an important ruling expected. The hearing centers on key legal issues likely to determine the detainee's confinement and future legal status.

Portant Day Clarksville W. Va Goff

Weather forecast for Wednesday and Thursday in Midwest and Ohio

Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for fair weather in Indiana Illinois and Ohio with moderate temperatures. Northwest winds become variable in Indiana and Illinois with light rain possible in some areas. Ohio sees cooler southeast portions with brisk northwest winds and generally fair skies. Temperature readings show a 65 percent humidity and light rain at wind shift times.

Washington Indiana Ilinois Ohio R.H Montrosd W. Hayes

Movements of steamers listed across European ports

Arrivals at New York and European ports include Friesland from Antwerp Grosser Kurfverst and Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse from Bremen Sordinier from Glasgow Pennsylvania from Hamburg and Mesaba from London Also ships sailing Graf Waldersee to Hamburg Southwark to Antwerp Kronprinz Wilhelm from New York Noor dam from New York Kroonland from New London Minnetonka from New York and Bovic at Liverpool

New York Friesland Antwerp Grosser Kurfverst Bremen Sordinier Glasgow Pennsylvania Hamburg Mesaba London Graf Waldersee Southwark Kronprinz Whihelm Rotterdam Noordam Pav Rrs Kroonland New London Aie Minnetonka Liverpool Bovic

Miners’ Injunction Case Turns on Property Party

Attorneys contended the injunction issued against the Guarantee Trust Company of New York did not bind the Clarksburg Fuel Company since they were not named in the suit. The prosecution argued the mortgage held by the Fuel Company made them effectively owner of the property under dispute. Judge Goff adjourned court to 11 tomorrow to rule on whether the Fuel Company must be joined, a ruling that could decide the case.

Guarantee Trust Company of New York Clarksburg Fuel Company Trust Company John W. Coniff Guarantee Trust Company of New York

White to Return Concluded From First Page

Strikers clashed with troops in Galicia over two days leaving twenty three dead or wounded as confrontations spread. Three Ruthenian Chamber members petitioned Premier Von Koerber accusing officials of siding with landlords and mediating in the violence. In Switzerland Miss Whalley, English guest at a hotel, survived a mountain ordeal after wandering from St Luc, breaking her ankle and enduring two cold nights before rescue.

Chamber of Deer von Koerber London Daily Express Vienna Galicia Zeinal Switzerland Whalley St. Luc Ayer

Banquet in Shanghai Highlights Tariff Strain on China

General Sharretts, the American tariff commissioner, told a Shanghai banquet that Chinese taxes, needed to meet central government obligations, have driven the people to near penury. He opposed abolishing likin and replacing it with a surtax, warning it would be disastrous for nations including the United States.

Shanghai General Sharretts Sharretts Uniteds

Kaiser Wilhelm II to Launch German Ocean Liner at Stettin

Emperor William will attend the launching of the North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II at the Vulcan shipyard in Stettin on Aug 12. The ship, largest and designed fastest, will be 707 feet long with 29,000 horsepower and 19.5 tons displacement, to carry 1,000 cabin passengers.

Berlin Emperor William Vulcan Stettin

International News Roundup From The Hague To Italy And Germany

Kruger visits by Gen Lucas Meyer in The Hague. Kruger to call on Steyn. US cruisers Chicago and Albany reach Cronstadt. Czar to Reval for German Emperor arrival. King Victor Emmanuel donates 100000 lire for St Mark's Campanile repair. Archduchess Anna and Duke Siegfried engagement broken off. Cecil Rhodes will proved in Cape Town. executors abroad delay. Archbishop Mackray details and Canadian church roles. Don Cameron accident reports disputed. wife slightly injured. Ritchie tipped as exchequer chancellor. Rev Kennedy of Philadelphia leaves Rome to fund enlarging American College in Naples. buys houses for block. Evelyn Baldwin refutes Arctic voyage conflicts. Gerard Hauptmann plans national theater at Schreiberhau, Riesengebirge, to rival Bayreuth. He finishes Poor Henry season and writes a secret novel.

United States Chicago Albany Cronstadt Reval Victor Emmanuel I St. Mark's Venice Colane Marie Anneneldade Austria Siegfried Bavaria Vienna Cecil Rhodes Cape Town Mackray Rupertsland London Archbishop Mackray Canada University of Manitoba Order of St. Michael and St. George Don Cameron Pennsylvania American College At Rome Naples Bayreuth Uptmann Henry

Indianapolis Loses Doubleheader To Kansas City Blues

Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Indianapolis lost both games in Kansas City. Beville paced the day with two doubles a single and a triple in game two as the Blues overtook the visitors 8 to 6 aided by timely hits and errors. Game two ended after the eighth due to darkness with Kansas City trailing 6 to 2. Rothfuss starred in the field for Kansas City and Kellum led the visitors at the plate in game two. The Milwaukee and Minneapolis results follow with heavy batting headlines and notable plays across the league.

Indianapolis Journal Kansas City Indianapolis Beville Blues Williams McDonald Watkins Club Rothfuss Fox Gibson Kellum Woodruff A. E. Rothfuss Grady Ee Nance Ole Lewee S. DA Riett Smith McAndrews Thiel E. Hoghever Kihm O'Brien Ote Coulter Kuhns Heydon Lewee Nance Smith Hogriever Haskell

Ferguson dominates as St Paul edged by Columbus in 4-2 win

Ferguson out pitched Thomas as St Paul received errorless support in a 4-2 victory over Columbus. Notable plays include McNeill and Byers scoring, with key hits from Daugherty Hendricks and Shannon. St Paul left six on base while Columbus stranded seven. Attendance and precise game times vary in the report.

ST. Paul Minn Ferguson Thomas R.H E. Colum R.h.o.ae Shannon Herd’ke Lumiey M’furl'd Gems O' Hagen Fox Knoll Waxner Puller Columbus Fuller Daugherty Marcan Geler Hendricks Aire Dargie Shannon Huggins Marecan Kelley O'Hagen Figgemeier

Indianapolis and Kansas City Play Tomorrow in Indy

The Indianapolis and Kansas City teams will travel after today’s game in Kansas City and arrive in Indianapolis tomorrow to fill the open date and play a postponed contest. The game is slated for 3 45 p.m. The Indiana squad has a strong western trip record and should draw a large crowd. Kansas City also appears here Friday and Saturday with a ladies lay day noted Friday.

Indianapolis Kansas City

Home series lengthened to morrow and scores dip noted

The long home series will begin tomorrow instead of Friday. Ameri can Association scores yesterday show mixed results with Indianapolis losing twice and Louisville winning. Youth teams the Runaways and Haruff Indians seek matches with city squads. calls for contact list and age groups are given.

American Association Indianapolis Louisie Wasson al Gisler Haruff Indians Charles Bauman New

Grand Circuit Day Two Delivers Few Surprises at Buffalo

Direct Hal and The Roman repeat earlier wins in straight heats with easy leads in 2:24 pace and 2:18 trot at Buffalo. A first heat collision unseated drivers King Charles and Grasshopper. Maloney injured but race continued with all horses allowed to start remaining heats. Gold Brick rallied in the 2:30 pace while crowds swelled at Joliet and Frankfort meets as slower tracks and rain affected schedules.

Buffalo N. Y Hal Roman King Charles Grasshopper Cooper Maloney Direct Hal Geers Bessie Hal Junius Ch. G Saunders Tertimen B. G Hudson Ch. H Miller Beausant B. H Spear Ch. m Hear _ Grasshopper Vice Regal James Cherry Lass Br. m Starr Hallie K Benedict the Roman McKinney Pan Wanda Benson Senseme Allie Wood B. m Baron Dillon, Jr Fuller Allabrieve McDonald Minka Ch. m. Ollaughmer Lauretta Dis Lord March Hal Parker Aoe Funston R. G Orin B B. G. Raat Joliet Semassa Billy Ella Reed Stipulator Annabell Bob McCormick Anterose Brown Sam Nervelo Noamie Earl Park Pat Wilkes Hidalgo Donta McGregor

Diavolo Injured In Looping the Loop Fall

Diavolo the American bicyclist crashed during his looping the loop act at the Aquarium in London. He was taken to Westminster Hospital unconscious with suspected concussion after missing the safety net and falling to the floor. He had fallen similarly twice in the past ten days and regained consciousness late tonight with full extent of injuries pending for 24 hours.

London Diavolo Aquarium Westminster Hospital

Cincinnati Wins 5 4 Over Brooklyn In Close Contest

Cincinnati edged Brooklyn 5 to 4 after a ninth inning threat by Brooklyn was thwarted. Kelley Sheckard Beckley Keeler Crom Crawford Dolan Dahlen Farrell McCreery Steinfeldt Hahn Flood Bergen Kitson all contributed, with Kitson’s three base hit noted. Attendance about 2,000 at Brooklyn.

Brooklyn N. Y Cincinnati Kitson Cincin R.H.O.A.E Brook R.H A.E. Kelley Sheckard Beckley Keeler Crawf'd Dolan Seymour Dahlen Peitz Farrell Corcora McCreery Steinfidt Irwin Hahn Flood Bergen Kelley Crawford Lynch

Chicago Triumph Over Philadelphia in Sluggish Contest

Lundgren kept the home club to five scattered hits as Chicago won easily. A ball in the ninth inning struck Wolverton in the eye forcing him to retire. Attendance 1,224. Score Chicago 3 Philadelphia 1. Batteries Lundgren and Kling Fraser and Jacklitsch. Bases on balls Lundgren 2 Fraser 7. Struck out Lundgren 3 Fraser 4.

Pittsburg New York Tannehill H. Smith Matthewson Bresnahan Philadelphia Lundgren Chicago Wolverton Kling Fraser Jacklitsch Boston St. Louis Willis Kittridge Pearson Ryan Detroit Mercer Buelow Sparks Driger Cleveland Washington Hess Wood Patten Clarke

Boston Beats St. Louis In Close Baseball Game

Boston defeated St. Louis in a tight matchup with Willis earning the win over Pearson. Greminger's first inning play stands as the lone bright moment. both starters were hit hard at times. Final score 8 to 4 in Boston.

Boston St. Louis Greminger

St Louis Tops Orioles in ten innings for last win of series

St Louis defeated Baltimore in ten innings to clinch the last game of the series as Sudhoff Harper and Kahn faced Butler Shields Smith Yeager in a loosely played affair. Detroit beat Boston in the odd game behind Mercer and Buelow with 12 runs and a late rally. Cleveland won in the tenth on Gochnauer and Ely as Hess fanned three and fielded error-free and Chicago dropped a costly loss on two errors and Murphy two-baggers while Daly and L Cross starred.

Minneapolis Toledo Minne Lynch Meaney Sally Burns Cooley Termer Witmat Kleinow Werden Gilks Hyers Smith Quillin Mack Grant GraMus Sporer McNeil Coggswell Pittsburg Rose Brooklyn Chicago Boston Seeas Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia New York Eoeee Pet Ates Elsget Boston Philadelphia Washington Cleveland Detroit Baltimore RHE Sudhoff Harper Butler Shields Mich Boston Mercer Criger Sparks Cleveland, O Gochnauer Ely Hess Philippines Murphy Daly L. Cross M. Cross

Evansville Defeated After Mistakes and Poor Hitting

In Evansville Indiana on August 5 the home team fell behind due to lack of stick work and errors. The final score shows Cedar Rapids edged Evansville after a tense day, with Batteries Bonno and Seisler noted for Evansville and Dahlquist and Weaver for Cedar Rapids. At Terre Haute on the same date the opening game required eleven innings to decide.

Evansville Ind Cedar Rapids Bonno Seisler Dahlquist Weaver Terre Haute

Have you seen Mrs. Austin's last new dress

A brief inquiry about Mrs. Austin's latest dress prompts curiosity about her wardrobe. The note mentions no date or event, focusing on social style and domestic interest.

Brynhild Wins Royal Yacht Regatta Off Cowes

The second day of the royal yacht squadron regatta on August 5 saw twelve starters for the King's cup. Brynhild won the race with Meteor III finishing second and Glory third. King Edward observed the event as Brynhild crossed the line at 5:54 with Meteor III at 6:13 and Glory at 6:16:58, while Leander and Florinde followed.

Cowes Royal Yacht Squadron James Pender Brynhild Lancelot Rolleston Rupert Gui Island of Wight Solent

Benny Munroe Loses Twenty Mile Pace Race

Atlantic City reports Benny Munroe beaten by George Leander in a twenty mile motor paced race at the Coliseum. Leander and Munroe finished with time 22 11 5. Two mile amateur handicap results also noted with C Venderen, M Young, and E Derofft mentioned.

Atlantic City N. J Benny Munroe George Leander Coliseum Munroe C. Venderen M. Young Ae E. Derofft Chicago Bennie Munroe Memphis

Army marksmen tally leads to August team pick

Private Frank Weik of the Twentieth Infantry won the department rifle competition in Chicago. The ten top scorers form the Department of the Lakes team for the Aug 15 army contest and receive gold, silver, or bronze medals. Roell Woodley and Hall hold ranks as corporals or drum major among the team selections.

Chicago Frank Weik Twentieth Infantry Department of the Lakes Department Weik Smeets Cundiff Roell Barre Infan Woodley Infa' Hall Stevenson Infa Forest Fourteenth Infantry Woodley Hall Werk Foulkerer Condiff and Roell

Newton Sands Dead After Street Car Strike

Newton Sands, struck by a street car at Eighteenth and Montcalm streets on Monday night, died at City Hospital this morning at 1 o clock. He was fifty nine, a laborer, and left several sons and daughters.

Newton Sands Eighteenth Montcalm

New York Navy Yard prepares foundation for 16000-ton Connecticut

Work begins on the Connecticut battleship project at the New York navy yard with 3000 piles to be driven for a firm foundation. The undertaking will be the largest ever at the yard, surpassing prior efforts including the Maine disaster.

New York New York Navy Yard Connecticut Neork Yard Maine

Par Excellence Upsets Alabama Stakes at Saratoga

At Saratoga on August 5 Par Excellence, a selling filly at 40 to 1, narrowly beat Lux Costa by a neck to win the Alabama Stakes for three year old fillies as Zoroaster set a new track record. Heat Sax Finishers include Alsano and Boutonnierre in open dash. attendance over 4,000. In Chicago, MacChesney suffers a fall while Huachuca wins the six furlong race with Corrigan second and Herodiade third.

Saratoga N. Y Lux Costa Willam C. Whitney Gunfire Hatasco Josepha Par Excellence Femesole Alsano Boutonierre Zoroaster Alsono Horningside Chicago MacChesney Harlem McChesney Dodona Inspector Shea Huachuca Albert Enright Lampoon Babb

Highland Park meeting opens with wreck in juvenile dash

At Detroit on August fifth the Highland Park meeting opened with a four and a half furlong race for two year olds. ten started and four fell after barrier release led by Lady Gallantry. Jockeys Adams Minder Lorne Kelly Kinsler escaped serious injuries, with Kinsler able to rise. The race also saw Lorina as favorite defeated by Lady Kent with Bil Massie Optima Bell Court McManus following.

Detroit Cassidy Lady Gallantry Adams Enchance Minder Op Lorne C. Kelly Exapo Kinsler Kins Jockeys Lorina Lady Kent Bil Massie Optima Bell Court McManus

Delmar Feature Goes to Miss Golightly as Erema Fails

At Delmar ST. LOUIS Aug. jockeys Lester and Young led the wagering, with Miss Golightly narrowly beating favorite Erema in the six furlong feature after leading early. Results showed Joe Lesser and Jack Young among others winning, followed by Tenny Belle Miss Sonora Bengal and Josie F. in order.

ST. Louis Aug Joe Lester Jack Young Bengal Josie F Delmar Erema Miss Golightly Joe Lesser Tenny Belle Miss Sonora

Reward Offered for Stolen Necklace in England

New York reports Scotland Yard offers a 5 000 dollar reward for the recovery of a single string of magnificent pearls with ruby and diamond clasp lost by Mrs. C A Spreckles of San Francisco at a British railroad station en route to America aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. The necklace bought in Paris is valued at 20 000 dollars. Mrs. Spreckles, with Miss Spreckles, arrived in New York today while police seek the jewels.

New York Scotland Yard C. A. Spreckles San Francisco London New York American Paris America England

Multiple Executions and Arrests Reported Across States

A digest of crimes from Glen Ridge New Jersey to Chicago and Mississippi describes suicides, murders, arrests, and suspected illicit activity. Notable items include Mrs Anna Pierson’s death by hanging, a fatal shooting in Tallahatchie County, and a Chicago boat murder defendant Louis Tombs again ordered to hang on August 11 after reprieves.

Anna V. L. Pierson William H. Pierson Glen Ridge N. J Attie Allison Tallahatchie County Miss John Little Alison Little George W. Johnson Lexington Charles Salyers Harry Gates Charlies Green John Richard Buffalo Austin Crowe Denver Guinea Bill Henry Truesdell Carman Gilson Gates Bennett Pearl County Homer Bennett Jonas Crawley Cullen Gates Ed Rudy Henderson John O'Brien Rudy O'Brien O’brien Joseph Allen Pittsburg Achsad King Findlay John Roach Kramer Louis G. Tombs Chicago Yates Supreme Court Northcott

Mount St Marys Seminary Alumni Meet Elects Officers

The third annual Alumni Association gathering in Cleveland Ohio drew about 15 priests from the Midwest. Religious services were in St. Kate Church followed by a business meeting electing President the Rev. Dr. Come of Payton Ohio, Secretary the Rev. Mings of land, Treasurer the Rev. F Howard of Columbus, and the Rev. Father Wilkins of the Diocese of Ryan pa. A pirate meeting will be held in Chinaath.

Cleveland, O Alumni Association of Mount St. Mary's Seminary Cincinnati Middle West St. Kate Church Come Payton Dent Mings Land F Howard Columbus Father Wilkins Ryan P Newt the Hollewen

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