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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1901
Page
3
In a cautious analysis, officials weigh stopping current actions while weighing the necessity of funds in banks. They argue against funding the foe, questioning why citizens would back loans to the enemy’s operations. The tone remains measured as they consider broader implications for national security and public finances.
Reports from Pittsburgh detail heavy labor unrest as National Tube and United States Steel districts face widespread shutdowns. Officials cite nonunion and antiunion tensions, with mills at McKeesport, Monessen, Bellaire, Wheeling, and Wellsville affected. Police and mayor debate protection, while hundreds of young workers walk out and threaten broader disruption across Ohio and nearby states.
Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday fair and warmer in Indiana and Ohio. Winds light to variable with fair skies. Temperatures highs near 88 and lows around 47 to 60. Comparative Aug 12 data given by Richard H. Sullivan, temporary in charge.
Movements of steamers for August list arrivals at Liverpool New York and Antwerp with ships Cufic Mongolian Zeeland Lake and Sardinia. Some entries show arrival from New York and Antwerp and one schooner Patricia from New York. A fragmentary line mentions John s N F arriving at Liverpool for Hal.
The Amalgamated Association appeals for moral and financial support against United States Steel to secure recognition of its wage scale in three mills American Sheet Steel American Tin Plate and American Steel Hoop. The appeal urges local lodges and the public to contribute, noting a broader fight against organized labor and urging newspapers to run subscriptions in support of the cause.
South Chicago members of the Amalgamated Association return to work at Illinois Steel after decisively voting on Sunday not to strike. They reject President Shaffer’s criticism, saying workers must judge obligations to the union and employers. District Deputy Vice President Fred Pair defends their stance and notes national officers’ visit would not alter the outcome.
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor says the federation will use peaceful means to aid the Amalgamated Association in its strike and hopes for an amicable settlement while not publicly committing on executive council actions. John Nestor of Warren Lodge pledges support to the union, despite potential plant removal by United States Steel. Violence breaks out at Niles as the Mahoning valley strike enters its first clash.
In Cleveland on August 12 a group of sixteen new workers arrived amid a wary crowd of strike sympathizers. Police intervened to prevent violence as Ramfield of American Tin Plate said four of six mills would run by morning and the plant in full operation soon. In Youngstown, National Steel and National Tube plants operate normally with workers sending some wages to the Amalgamated strike fund.
In Bellaire on Aug 1 production lagged as twelve tonnage workers and one salaried employee defected to strike influence. Amalgamated Lodge activity grows with new membership amid the U S Steel plant. In Lorain no workers quit under President Shaffer's order and the plant runs at full capacity as Amalgamated Association agents visit but gain little traction.
Labor Commissioner McCormack, a strong union man, praises Amalgamated Association members who refused to strike in South Chicago Bay View and Joliet while warning that contracts bind workers. He says sympathy with steel workers is tempered by belief that contracts and union laws limit strikes.
The Youngtown American Can plant will be dismantled and its 75 workers laid off as the company ships machinery to other plants. In New York efforts to form a manufacturers’ trust are under way with about twenty leading U.S. manufacturers expected to join. The Freedman’s Aid Society in Cincinnati elected M. Phillips as president of New Orleans University. Massachusetts Naval Brigade’s Company D was disbanded by Governor Crane for below standard efficiency, though it had a strong Spanish War record. Mississippi Governor Longino learns of a special September circuit court to pursue killers of Italians in Erwin. Alabama Constitutional Convention permits sheriffs to serve one more term. sacros do not repeal impeachment suspensions. Mr Burns proposes an ordinance to disfranchise illegitimate birth. A receiver was appointed for General Carriage Company of New Jersey in Trenton, claims include a $120.71 debt and a $500 attachment in New York. The Barons case in New York was dismissed after alleged stock fraud involving Southern Pacific and Northern Pacific shares.
Obituary items report Stephen Ballard founder of the Ballard School for Colored Persons in Lincoln Georgia dying in Brooklyn from stroke complications. Other notices include Edmund Z. Brodowski US consul at Solingen dying in Berlin. Flavel McGee eminent New Jersey attorney passing in Jersey City. Edward H. Trerise Madison mines superintendent dying of stomach cancer in Helena. C E Miner Mexican Central railroad official dying in St Louis. Arthur C Bidman actor dying at Higgins Beach Portland.
A group including a Controller of the Currency and a visiting official arrived in Canton to meet with local leaders and exchange remarks during a social call at the McKinley residence.
Mrs. Rixey wife of Dr. Rixey arrived in Canton this morning and will stay with him for a period. Secretaries Laylin Lanning and Col. Colt from Norwalk visited briefly, called on President McKinley, then proceeded to Cleveland.
The Salt Lake Tribune notes the Frances Willard statue will be presented by Illinois in the Washington national Capitol. Helen I. Mears of Oshkosh Wis will roundel the figure. The piece praises Willard as a great woman but critiques her unmarried life and stubborn demeanor in later years.
Troy Budget notes Field Marshal Count Von Waldersee's arrival in Germany and the public mood during his journey from Hamburg to Hanover. It argues his mission is viewed soberly this time, despite reduced glory from China, and credits him with materially advancing Germany's interests.
DETROIT Aug 12 Edward F Cochran arrested as he stepped from a Windsor ferry boat by local detectives He is wanted in Cincinnati on forgery charges and was taken there later He was a former agent for a New York insurance company and suspected of forging notes totaling several thousand dollars The discovery occurred at the Market National Bar of Cincinnati on Friday Cochran has been working as bookkeeper for Secretary Wiswell at the Windsor races
Representatives from 15 large Independent cracker factories will convene in St. Louis in the last week of September to form an association aimed at opposing the National Biscuit Company, known as the cracker trust. Hartwell B. Grubbs of Union Biscuit Co. urged the meeting. the plan rejects any price pooling or regulation.
Adolph Morey twenty four was shot in the back of the head in J W Ballard saloon South St Joseph by two masked robbers who demanded the till. Morey died three hours later as Ballard and his brother Henry Ballard watched players at pool. There was no crew.
Akron varnish company books show alleged defalcation by former treasurer Homer J. McCrum amounts to $28. McCrum, who disappeared weeks ago, is believed to be in South America. He is charged with issuing company paper and pocketing proceeds. The company will meet all notes.
Louise Schmidt aged one and a half, daughter of George Schmidt, was found drowned today in a large milk can at a milk house near Arcadia Wisconsin. Neighbors missed the child during play, leading to a search that located the body at the bottom of the tank. she died before extraction.
Hobby Walthour of Atlanta defeated Benny Munroe at the Velodrome track in Hartford, establishing a new twenty mile track record with a time of 30 minutes 51 25 seconds, finishing over a mile ahead of Munroe.
VAN WERT Ohio August 2 Doctor R L Crooks of Conroy county coroner and reading physician was killed by a Pennsylvania train at a grade crossing near this city tonight. The accident occurred when the train struck as the doctor was crossing in his auto returning from a call. He died instantly, the engineer reported the collision.
Boston Herald reports a public critique of self reliance in education and work. A business leader addresses students about two kinds of self reliance and the need for a solid breakfast of knowledge honesty and skill to climb life’s hill. He contrasts practical readiness with boastful overconfidence and warns against false self reliance.
A Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph piece muses on crop reports for corn and staples while praising California prunes. It notes 600 prune trees in California and a projected 150000 pounds of cured prunes, claiming prunes rival meat or milk in nourishment and urging readers to cultivate a prune appetite.
The article reflects on President Shaffer of the Amalgamated calling 25 thousand workers from plate factories and recalls Colonel Bryan’s early tariff prophecies in Nebraska's First district. It cites disputes over tin plate manufacturing in the United States and frames the tariff as a burden on workers.
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