Journal and Telegraph Daily Overview August 5 1901
The Indianapolis Journal details subscription rates and distribution options for the Journal, including local and long distance mailing details, postage stamps, and submission guidance. It reports on political commentary about Mayor Thomas Taggart, the Missouri crop outlook, labor union concerns, and municipal reform debates. It also notes Lawton Oklahoma lawlessness, land lottery disputes, and Senator McLaurin’s defiant response to the Democratic state committee.
Remarkable Tampa cigar strike raises quick patrol response
Report describes a Tampa strike by cigar makers that disrupted business and led locals to form a protective association. Eighteen alleged agitators were reportedly seized and spirited away to unknown destinations, with the action deemed illegal yet excused by community pressure.
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Tampa
Fla
Merit System Introduced at Plainfield Reform School
A merit based program starts with each boy at zero and grants ten merits daily for perfect conduct. Thirty days of good behavior earn 300 merits plus 10 daily earnings, while ninety days yields 6006? merits. A total of 540 merits is required for a parole or release, making early release possible. Violations incur demerits under the rules.
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Plainfield Reform Schod
Reform School adopts merit system for parole eligibility
The institution will not parole boys based on influence or favors. Parole will depend on good conduct and rule compliance, with a year of good behavior potentially bringing earlier release. Officials believe the policy will improve discipline and speed up early parole for many students.
Mayor Taggart Withdraws From 4th Term Bid In Democratic Rift
The article notes Mayor Taggart will not seek renomination due to overextended duties and a likely defeat. It discusses his weak plurality in past races, Republican strength, and the public mood within the Democratic party as the force contemplates future city politics.
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Taggart
Democratic Party
Controller Johnson
Heprbican
Inherited Obligation Shapes 1902 City Finances
The Journal disputes the 69-cent levy for city revenues in 1901, citing a misapplied 50-cent levy from 183 and showing 1900 deficits and $145,697 in temporary loans carried to 1901. It notes larger expenditures, reduced treasury cash, and possible continuing float with a 72-cent levy despite higher valuations and anticipated revenues.
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the Journal
Taggart
The Strike Order Sparks Debate on Labor Rights
The president's strike order prompts criticism for lacking facts and grievances, seen as a call to arms rather than a fair dispute. It questions liberties cited and notes the steel association offered steady contract wages without discriminating on union status, while workers faced no wage cuts.
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Shaffer
Lssue
Steel Association
Amalgamated docked loyalties and Cuba witness debate
The piece argues against Mr Shaffer’s call to abandon contracts in favor of Amalgamated Association loyalties, and notes the Neely case witness refusals and the moral limits of such summons. It also reports Cook County Board of Review boosting personal property assessments for elites, totaling about 3 million across 44 individuals.
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Board of Review
Cook County
Ilinois
Chicago
Reward of Perseverance and Oddities in 1900s Society
A collage of varied items from old papers. The Gottits’ four-year Klondike ordeal is noted amid a legal exam for a mail carrier. A hospital patient, sparrow extermination quip, and a long mayoral view appear, with a medical library gift from Dr J Ewing Mears and curious Honolulu phrases like pilikia and gross cheat introduced.
Prince Cupid Goes Into South African Diamond Mining
An Inter esting announcement notes Prince Cupid has lived in European cities for two years and now plans to enter the diamond mining business in South Africa. The tale places Cupid in a bold venture contrasting his prior residence and roles.
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Cupid
South Africa
Prosperous Society Reports Growth and Debts Cleared
The eighty fifth annual report of the Congregational Educational Society shows unprecedented Western fundraising, increased aid to academies and missions, and a debt-free status with a small working balance. It notes full scholarship payments, a surplus in the student department, and broad missionary reach, with 129 scholarship recipients and calls for a Southern seminary amid aging Northern students and Cuban attendees at Rolins, Florida. The society lists twenty-one academies, adding Pensonia Michigan Gates Albion and Welser as new members.
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Boston
Mass
Congregational Educational Society
West
Rolins
Fla
Educational Society
Pensonia Academy
Michigan
Gates Academy
Gates, Neb
Southern Collegiate Institute
Albion
Welser Academy
Idaho
Labor Side Of Strike United By Iron And Steel Workers
The official organ of the Federation of Labor declares support for the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers in the current conflict with the steel trust. It argues the trust blocks union growth, seeks to suppress nonunion mills, and would force wage cuts, while praising union strength and lawful action by workers across affiliated unions.
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Federation of Labor
IaDor
Shaffer
United States Steel Corporation
Amalgamated Association
Mr. Shaffer
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Iron and Steel Workers of America
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel and Tin Workers
Iron and Steel
Trust
Mls
Bank cashier attacked by smallpox in Nashua New Hampshire
San Francisco Chronicle notes a Nashua bank cashier contracted smallpox from handling bank notes and laments paper money as a filthy medium. It contrasts Eastern practices with California cleanliness, condemning public spitting and urging better hygiene.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Nashua
N. H
Asphalt costs spark talk of cobblestone streets in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis Too, Brooklyn Eagle notes the high price of asphalt in the city. It laments the cost burden on the town and criticizes asphalt companies for failing to keep streets rideable. The piece warns there is no law forcing asphalt use and suggests a return to cobblestones if standards aren’t improved.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Government Moves To Recover Embezzled Funds From Carter
The government has taken the initial step to seize part of the money embezzled by Captain Carter. Authorities note it follows efforts to allow Carter's relations time to conceal the loot, including burying it in a back yard.
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Chicago News
Carter
Cummins Nominated for Iowa Governor at Cedar Rapids Meet
Albert B. Cummins of Des Moines won the Iowa Republican state convention on the first ballot, with 100 votes. John Herriott of Stuart was nominated for Lieutenant Governor on the second ballot. The platform praised President McKinley, endorsed a gold standard, tariff protections, reciprocity, and restraint on corporate power. The ticket also includes S. M. Weaver for Supreme Court, E. C. Brown for railroad commissioner, and R. C. Berrett for superintendent.
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Cedar Rapids
Albert B. Cummins
Des Moines
Iowa
Cummins
Trewin
Harriman
Conger
Herriott
Mahon
Cursmins
H. W. Beyers
Shelby County
Roberts
McKinley
Porto Rico
Philippines
Cuba
Spain
Democratic Party
Congress
D. B. Henderson
Allison
Dolliver
Shaw
A. G. Stewart
Waukon
John Herriott
Stuart
Brant
Supreme Court
S. M. Weaver
Iowa Falls
E. C. Brown
Sheffton
R. C. Berrett
Osage
Des Moines Nominee Cummins for Governor
A B Cummins of Des Moines is nominated for Iowa governor at the Republican state convention. He was born in Green County Pennsylvania fifty one years ago and worked through common schools, Waynestar Academy, then West. His career included clerk in a recorder's office, carpenter, railroad division engineer, and law practice before moving to Des Moines. The report notes his service in the state assembly and on the Republican national committee.
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Des Moines
A. B. Cummins
Iowa
Green County
Pennsylvania
Cosmon
Waynestar, Academy
Elkader
Clayton County
Recorder’s Office
Indiana
Allen County
Cincinnati, Richmond & Fort Wayne
Cuampins
Chicago
J. C. Cummins
Wis
Republican National Committee
Archbishops Ireland speaks at Catholic Total Abstinence Union meeting
In Hartford on August 7 a large Parson's Theater audience heard Archbishop Ireland at the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America's convention. Rev D F McGillicuddy reported growth to 14441 members in 370 branches with 93 new societies. Ireland urged temperance for the twentieth century and saluted church temperance work.
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D. F. McGillicuddy
Worcester
A. P. Doyle
New York
Parson's Theater
Bishop Tierney
Father MecGillicuddy
Walter K. Gibbons
Chicago
J. Washington Loebe
Philadelphia
Lenara Lake
St. Louis
Union
Archbishop Ireland
Washington
Cyne
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Cuba Tobacco Duties Plea Spurs Annexation Debate
The Havana based Union of Tobacco Buyers urged the U S to lower cigar duties to 2 50 per pound and cut wrappers and fillings duties by four and two cents per pound respectively. A preamble recommends annexation if Cuba fails to gain concessions. At the constitutional convention Senor Cisneros pressed to explain Senor Giberga's Marti remark. the body approved a sympathic resolution but said it could not probe further.
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Union of Tobacco Buyers
Merchants’ Union
United States
Cuba
Senor Cisneros
Senor Giberga
Marti
Insurance Too High Forces Northwestern Steamship Withdrawal
Chicago officials of the Northwestern Steamship Company announce a planned withdrawal from the transatlantic route after ships return from Liverpool. They cite ruinous insurance discrimination, with cargo insur ance as high as 1.75 percent per 100 and a minimum rate of 1.25 percent, creating about 5000 a cargo and 7000 per round trip loss, while New York and Montreal lines obtain much lower rates.
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Chicago
Northwestern Steamship Company
Liverpool
Tate
Europe
New York
Montreal
Rejected Lover's Crime in New York Serenade
John Hall a professional singer killed himself by slashing his throat near the window of the woman who refused his marriage proposal. He had serenaded her after she told him to leave. He walked away, sang a single line, then injured himself fatally. he probably will die.
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New York
John Hall
Lawyer Robert F. Simes Shoots Self in Boston Hotel
Boston August 7 Robert F Simes a 45 year old Boston lawyer and Harvard graduate killed himself in a leading hotel this afternoon. The apparent motive is unknown and no other persons were reported involved.
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Boston
Robert F. Simes
Simes
Harvard
Enck's Comet Observed by Harvard Observer
Cambridge Massachusetts August 7 A telegram from Prof H C Wilson Northfield reports Enck's comet seen on August 5 at 84 GMT The right ascension 6h20m0.18s declination plus 31°43′40″ The official time converts to August 6 at 9h28m2.36s GMT or 4h3m59s EST
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Observatory
H. C. Wilson
Northfield
Enck
No More Corn Pools for Me Declares Chicago Man
In Chicago on August 7 George H. Phillips told reporters he will not risk more corn pools after narrowly escaping a fatal explosion. He said he foresaw danger from the May or era and refuses to participate in further risky schemes. The remarks came as the union opposed the Board of Trade leaders moved to pass a directive.
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Chicago
George H. Phillips
Board of Rade
Utah Floods Cause Widespread Loss Overnight
Cloudbursts and heavy rains across Utah last night triggered significant damage. Officials reported damage to infrastructure and homes with several counties assessing containment and recovery needs as crews work to clear flood debris and secure affected areas. Local authorities urged residents to heed safety advisories and expected continued unsettled weather into dawn.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Deported Strike Leaders Leave Tampa Rumors
The Resistencia Union of Cigar Markers shows wavering, with leaders allegedly beyond reach. Strikers threaten to quit Tampa en masse, while La Resistencia seeks lawyers in Key West and New York to pursue their case.
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Tampa
Fia
Resistencia Union of Cigar Markers
la Resistencia
Key West
New York
Uce
Resistencia
Spanien Roncat
America
Unwilling to Return Former Strikers Not Resuming Work
Chicago August 7 Efforts of the American Founders Association to end machinists and iron molders strikes failed. Men formerly employed by member manufacturers showed no disposition to return to work. Despite wage increases nonunion workers receive higher pay, leading to further resignations and continued picketing to block nonunion replacements.
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Chicago
American Pounders’ Association
National Founders’ Association
Sease
Machinists Form New Local Lodge After Secession Move
International Vice President Mulberry and Grand Lodge reps Reynolds and Warner report attempted Buffalo secession by Lodge No Entries. After expulsion from the convention for conduct unbecoming a member, a Buffalo group formed a new International Association of Machinists lodge at International Hall tonight, claiming many machinists support them.
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Buffalo
N. Y
International
Mulberry
Grand Lodge
Reynolds and Warner
Cleveland
New York
International Association of Machinists
Lodge No. 4d
Bufalo
Buffalo Lodge
International Hall
San Francisco Strike Spreads Across Port Labor
San Francisco notes a widening local strike with 200 sand teamsters walking out and all Pacific Coast Company firemen in port joining the action. Hauling of building material halted except where contractors use their own teams. Firemen say they unite with federationists for unionism amid new Filipino crews aboard City of Sydney and Colon.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast Company
Pacific Coast
Peale
City of Syndey
Colon
Glass bottle wage rules unchanged after conference
Atlantic City N J Aug 7 no change will be made in the wages and regulations governing the making of flint glass bottles this was determined upon today at the conference between the blowers and manufacturers.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Steel workers gain support for strike in Mahoning Valley
The executive committee of the Furnace Workers Union backed the steel workers strike and pledged moral and financial aid. Furnaces stay running for now as a committee investigates shipments to United States Steel. Niles furnace workers plan to suspend work Saturday.
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Knoxville Traction Company
Furaace Workers’ Union
Mahoning
Shenango
United States Steel Corporation
Niles
The
Steel Corporation
Alien sue rights spark U S Italy friction
A Colorado case involving Italian woman Fenice Ferrarao suing Aurie Mining for damages over a mining accident prompted an international dispute. The court in Hindala County initially, then Pueblo County, ruled a nonresident alien cannot sue for damages in Colorado. Ferrarao referred the matter to the Italian consul for action.
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Denver
Col
United States
Italy
Colorado
Fenice Ferrarao
Aurie Mining Company
Hindala
Peter So
Pueblo County
Ferrarao
Jos Cuneo
Captain Noble Willey Shot in Alabama Incident
Montgomery dispatch reports Captain Noble Willey, son of Congressman Wey, was shot and wounded by Dr J Crossland in Montgomery tonight. The immediate cause remains unclear as authorities investigate the shooting and medical condition.
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Montgomery
Aln
Noble Willey
Congressman Wey
Rtn
J Crossland
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