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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1901
Page
5
The speaker stresses sacred personal freedom for every citizen and urges calm, brotherly love, and prudent counsel to prevail between employers and employees. He believes questions raised by the present strike should be resolved by those directly involved while all citizens hope for peace in the land.
Former Attorney General Monnett of Ohio says he is preparing quo warranto papers against the United States Steel Company for anti-trust violations. Railway trainmen and other groups discuss joining the movement as talks continue on enforcement methods. Local officials urge Knox to institute proceedings while Amalgamated Association officers negotiate with anti-trust groups.
A new national union for navy yard and arsenal workers was organized in Washington. The Navy Yards Empl oyses Protective Association will add Arsenal when arsenal workers join. Officers include A. Craig as president and Charles Watermeever as secretary. Dissatisfaction aired over the International Association of Machinists and the strike for a nine hour day, though no harmony with that group was claimed.
In Tampa on August 9 members of the Resistencia Cigar Makers Union petition the Centro Espanol president to call a meeting to urge the Spanish minister in Washington to take up the deportation case. Citizens note the deported strikers are naturalized U.S. citizens. The Centro Repanol is a club-like organization gathering nearly all Spanish residents in the city.
A building trades committee moves to urge Archbishop Corrigan to press contractors on the St Patricks Cathedral extension to hire only union labor. Complaints cite nonunion rock drillers engineers and blacksmiths at work. A parallel appeal will go to Bishop Porter for the Episcopal Cathedral of St John the Divine. Delegates believe a settlement is possible without a strike.
A carload of workers imported to fill vacancies at the Eraser and Chalmers plant due to a machinists and molders strike arrived in Chicago today. They were escorted to the plant by a police squad.
Pittsburg August 9 The second annual convention of the Chainmakers' Union closed today after electing officers including President James W. Bartine of Trenton New Jersey and Vice President Wm N Gorley of Columbus Ohio with a secretary treasurer to be announced.
Scattered showers today forecast for Saturday and Sunday in Ohio Indiana and Illinois. Saturday cooler with showers in southern Illinois. Sunday fair with fresh southwest winds. Local observations note cloud cover temperature and precipitation figures with a summary of mean temperatures since August 1 and totals. Richard H. Sullivan observer in charge.
Shipping news reports arrivals and departures on August dates with ships including Auguste Victoria from Hamburg, Laurentian from Glasgow, Etruria for Queenstown and Liverpool, and Furnesala for New York, among others, noting port calls at Cherbourg Glasgow Moville and Kinsale with several vessels listed in motion between New York and European ports.
Russell L Mohler of Howard Center County Pennsylvania says resolutions endorse the actions of Theodoreffer of Amalgamated Association and Samuel Gompers of the AFL for organized labor. In Ban Francisco August 4 the marine cooks waiters and bakers walked out. Seventy protestors, sixty with Pacific Coast Steamship Company. Steamship owners say replacements can be found. If Teamsters’ union does not object the Board of Public Works will Sunday begin street cleaning with owner teamsters. Three vessels port today sail with nonunion crews.
Antonia Paratora, a young Italian migrant in New York, was deported on a Washington order despite the ship doctor's protests. Homesickness and severe melancholy left her at Bellevue Hospital as officials prepared to send her back to Italy, where the physician warned she could die on the voyage.
President Gompers and Secretary Morrison met with the Amalgamated Association advisory board and issued a supporting statement. They praised the union for its stance on wage scales and pledged aid to striking workers to preserve the union against steel magnate pressure.
In Pittsburg on August 9, less than 24 hours remain before a general strike order by President Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association takes effect. Mill managers say Saturday and Sunday turnout will fall short of the union claims, while Shaffer and leaders plan meetings tomorrow to appeal to workers. Strike managers predict nationwide demonstrations, with early estimates suggesting rising participation.
The report outlines estimated idle workers and plant impacts from a broad steel strike. Figures show about 15,000 to 42,000 idle across National Tube Company, Federal Steel Company, National Steel Company, and related plants, with state breakdowns including Illinois, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Wisconsin, and others. President Shaffer cautions results hinge on workers choices tomorrow, while awaiting Mr. Gompers’ guidance and future developments.
In Pomeroy Ohio mill manager Zeller plans a Monday reopening amid union strife. Mayor Long would not provide protection for nonunion workers and warned he may arrest any nonunion arrivals. In Cleveland, steel trust mills draw pickets and a calm, orderly stance from union leaders, while a shelter is built for workers.
Steubenville reports council plans an ordinance to employ iron workers at good wages during the Amalgamated strike, funding from the steel industry taxes. Muncie and gas belt towns prepare early strike relief, with about $30,000 to be donated by Republic Iron Company and American Rolling Mill Company workers.
An American Steel Hoop Company official said the mills in Youngstown idle since July 1 may move upper and lower roller operations to Pittsburg to cut troubles. The firm will sign the agreed scale with the Amalgamated Association at the conference or have the mills moved and operated elsewhere if not in Youngstown.
In South Chicago union steel workers voted to donate 5 percent of their wages to the strikers for the duration of the strike. Decision on whether to strike in line with the Amated Association will be made Sunday.
St Louis hits Guese at will in Cincinnati. Murphys steady work limits Cincinnati to scattered hits. Final score 6-3 as St Louis wins with strong offense and timely defense. Attendance logged for the Aug. 9 game with notes on batteries and key plays.
Philadelphia powered to an easy win over New York as Townsend held the visitors scoreless through solid pitching. New York’s defense was ragged, while Philadelphia tallied in each inning to secure the victory. Batteries. Deegan Bowerman Townsend McFarland.
Pittsburg beat Chicago 6 to 2 as Hughes was wild and Taylor relieved in the fourth. Ritchey made two costly errors, and Pittsburg pushed runs across in scattered fashion. Tannehill Yeager Kahoe and the Chicago battery work noted.
Brooklyn defeated Boston in a ninth inning comeback as two singles a double and a timely Sheckard hit produced a late lead. Bonovan pitched superbly striking out eleven. he also drove in two runs with a seventh inning double. Batteries Willis Kittridge Donovan McGuire.
In Boston on August 9, the Red Sox and Orioles split a doubleheader with heavy hitting and miscues. In the first game Dunn of Baltimore broke his nose after a foul tip. he was hospitalized and McGraw subbed in. The second game saw Boston surge with early scoring to win. Mitchell and Criger held the Orioles hitless after the fourth inning.
Griffith is ejected for disputing umpire Sheridan. Sullivan makes a splendid running catch. Detroit explodes for seven runs in the sixth with five singles and two three-base hits. Final score Detroit 7, Chicago 1. Batteries Patterson Sullivan Miller Buelow.
Cleveland bunched four hits aided by a walk and sacrifice to plate four in the second, seizing the game against Milwaukee 4 to 3. Moore and Wood vs Hawley and Maloney handled the batteries.
Philadelphia won both games of a Washington doubleheader, fueled by superior batting. Davis connected for a homer to center, the longest hit at American League Park, while McIntyre and Waldron made notable plays in the first game. In the nightcap Washington never led, as Philadelphia held the upper hand throughout.
In Wheeling West Virginia on August 9 Matthews scored two runs in the ninth inning to seal a dramatic victory aided by White’s timely two bagger.
Toledo piled up twenty four hits against Wil and Hughey to a high scoring game, with Toledo scoring heavily in multiple innings and Columbus struggling to contain the offense. Grand Rapids edged Fort Wayne in eight with a late rally on two-baggers.
Dayton used its heavy hitting to win the first game of the series at Marion as Ames pitched fairly well with six strikeouts. Final score shows Dayton ahead, with batteries listed as Ames Cox Harnish Coggswell and Cress, umpire Smink, attendance 40. Remaining games in other cities note Decatur Rockford Bloomington Rock Island Evansville Terre Haute Davenport Birmingham Selma Chattanooga and Western League scores with various pitchers and batters.
New York August reports a ship building trust to launch within days. Core members include Cramp and Newport News, with Vickers Maxim interests and Bethlehem Ship and Armor Plate Works. Additional participants span Union Iron Works San Francisco Bath Iron Works Hyde Windlass Crescent Elizabethport Moore & Son And Coanda Carteret. Capitalization set at 65 million dollars with Cramp stockholders offered cash or 7 percent preferred stock.
The Toledo Traction Company’s property was transferred to Toledo Railways and Light Company, a unit of the Everett Moore syndicate, for nine million dollars with one million earmarked for improvements. E. W. Moore confirmed the Toledo Fremont and Norwalk purchase by the syndicate but did not disclose the price.
Louisville August 9 The Kentucky distillers committee met behind closed doors and plans a September gathering of distillers to disclose exact production quotes. They expect total output not to exceed 25 million gallons. New York August 9 A London cable says Phoenix Assurance takes over Atlas Assurance of London with Samuel J Pipkin named Phoenix general manager succeeding the late Francis B Mac Donald. Atlas life premiums in 1900 were 7 000 and five premiums 2 175 000, of which 734 000 came from the United States.
Birmingham brokers booked the first export order in ten months for pig iron destined to European points marking the start of a revived export iron trade. The Southern Iron masters had not received an export order in ten months prior to today.
Chicago August 9 a petition in quo warranto proceedings challenging the constitutionality of the charter of the People's Gas Light and Coke Company was entered in Judge Tully's court. The petition is signed by Charles S. Neen states attorney of Cook County.
MARINETTE Wisconsin reports J C Brown Lumber Co sold 10 08 acres of pine land to the Weyerhauser syndicate for Se The tract lies in Vernon Pine Calcasieu and Natchitoches parishes with over 500 million feet of timber. Cincinnati Commercial Tribune raises capital stock from 210000 to 400000. Erie Line reconsiders one cent fare plan for local routes with expected adoption of weekend only rate.
Buffalo report covers the Buffalo Driving Club meet with three trots and a match race. Neva Simmons wins the Electric City stakes at 5,000 purse in straight heats. Anterella takes the 2:16 trot after a split heat. Emma M wins the match race by four lengths. Other wins include Stallis in the 2:15 trot and Vauban’s steadiness in 2:16 heats. Attendance around 500 with cool weather.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Greenfield Indiana reports the sixteenth Hancock county fair concluded successfully despite weather. Races featured 2:25 pace won by Jerry B with Night Hawk second and J F P third, free-for-all pace won by Will Tranby, and a half-mile run won by Wild Tartar with Jennie Friar second. The fair will pay all premiums and purses in full and make some money besides.
Large Frankfort crowd watches multiple harness events with purses ranging from 300 to 900 dollars. Orphan Girl wins the 2:18 trot in straight heats with Jack Sidney second and Bristol third. Job Edison takes the unfinished 2:3 pace heat. Jaetseo wins the 8 starter 5eighths mile and 1¼ mile novelties. Frank B. sweeps two novelty purses of 100 and 125 dollars.
Aug 9 Hagerstown Indiana managers note large crowd for last day four races all close. 2:30 Trot four starters Minute Bell wins with Adaline second in four heats. 2:25 Pane Flora Wilson wins with P D Q second in four heats. Best a Half-mile run Bell Hunt wins Impecunious second best time .56. Half-mile maid race H won Dick McK second best time .56.
Two year old colt Yankee joint owned by William C Whitney and John E Madden won his first race at Saratoga by two lengths in his debut ahead of Cornwall and Tribes Hill. Jockey Mounce rode Yankee from the outside to a sharp late surge as other youngsters competed for place. Despite interference to Cornwall, Yankee led at finish with odds 4 to 5.
The Constitu tion and Columbia meet in a thirty mile race as part of the Lipton Cup events. Herreshol yachts prepare with new masts and higher rigging to increase sail area. The Canada Cup trial opens in Chicago with Invader challenging Cadillac in a five-race series starting tomorrow.
Milwaukee August meeting closes fifth annual convention. Next gathering set for Niagara Falls. Elected officers include President J A Libbey of Billaburg PA. vice presidents H Guilford Philadelphia and L L Ville Tenn. W P Wyners Minneapolis. corresponding secretary Josephine D Pfeiffer Chicago. recording secretary A H Wreck Chicago. treasurer H W Mao Nashville. Dr J Crawfe Nashville named to executive board. Cincinnati H W Morgan Nashville James Mc Manus Hartford named to facilitation committee.
RED LODGE Montana August 9 Sheriff Potter shot and killed Ted Sloan an alleged Wyoming horse thief. Sloan and a partner were headed toward the city with stolen horses after a telephoned arrest request from Sheriff James of Big Horn County Wyoming. Sloan's partner was arrested without resistance. Potter and a deputy found Sloan in a valley miles from town and fired as he reached for a weapon.
In Madison the Legislature had appropriated 344000 to reimburse innocent buyers of county orders under the Kreely cure law of 1861. The Supreme Court ruled the act unconstitutional in an opinion by Attorney General Hicks. State Land Commissioners act as auditing agents to settle the claims.
In Salyersville Kentucky on August 9 Lee Bailey fatally wounded Lee Arnett, son of former Representative Arnett, after a quarrel. Bailey escaped with guards and a crowd of about 100 pursuing him. Police expect further trouble as the incident unfolds.
Bremerhaven reports the German steamer Palatte arrived this morning from Tsintau bearing the body of Baron Von Ketteler the German minister at Peking who was killed during the Chinese troubles.
Night watchman Moore, patrolling Ohio and Illinois streets, fired twice at three Black suspects fleeing a rear entrance of the N A Moore Company grocery. Patrolmen then fired two rounds, and Moore was detained after a mistaken identity near the Statehouse.
A blaze at the stable of W. C. Baddenbaum on North Arsenal Avenue destroyed much of the loft packed with new hay. The fire, believed sparked by spontaneous combustion, spread through the roof and sent smoke across the city. Five horses were safely removed before the flames reached them, with damage estimated around $50.
The finals of the YMCA tournament will be played this afternoon at the association course located at Merifian and Fourteenth streets.
The Indianapolis Martone will play the Mortari Indians at Brighton Beach tomorrow afternoon in a scheduled game. The event features two teams, with Brighton Beach hosting and a notable matchup in the local sports scene.
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