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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1901

Page

2

Philippine teacher appointment causes dispute grows

Washington reports telegraphic exchanges over Mrs. Fannie G. Wadsworth of Mellwood Nebraska applying for a Philippines teaching post. She sought to keep the job after revealing a prior marriage and two husbands. An investigation urged transportation to Manila, with further letters from Wadsworths requesting transport.

Washington Insular Affaire War Department Fannie G. Wadsworth Mellwood Neb Philippines Misa” Wadsworth Orge Wadeworth Department Kansas Manila Wrasemorts Transhagee

Post Office Receipts Show July Gains Across Major Cities

Washington reports July gross postal receipts at fifty large offices up 12 percent from last year. Toledo up .7 percent, Buffalo 38.3 percent, with New York and Chicago up 10.4 percent. Decreases noted at Negree O and St Joseph Mo. other details include Navy appointments and a new National Soldiers Home post established in Tennessee.

Washington Toledo Buffalo Negree. O St. Joseph New York Chicago Ludlow Philippines Convent N. J New York City National Soldiers Washington County Tennessee Joseph A. Febuary Congress Navy James Cann Ivan Wells Amon Jr Commissioner of Internal Revenue Internal Revenue Ulysses G. Greenham Kyle Ind

Uribe possibly dead and South American tension

Reports from Washington indicate uncertainty as Colombian officials withdraw from Caracas amid alleged mob pressure. Venezuelan and Colombian envoys say no official word of war, while Gen Uribe Uribe’s manifesto hints at a broader Colombia Venezuela Ecuador unity. Navy ships move to Pacific areas as officers with South American expertise prepare for pace.

Herran Colombia America Senor Rice Legation Caiacas Perha Pulido Washington Uribe-Uribe Colomba Venezuela Ecuador Navy Department Iowa T Sound Francisco Panams Nathan Parent Machias Navy State Departments Laguayre Vene

Weather forecast for Ohio Indiana and Illinois

Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for partly cloudy skies in Ohio and Indiana with light south easterly winds. Illinois sees fair weather on Wednesday and Thursday with possible rain and cooler air in the far south. Temperatures expected around the day with a high near 90s and a low near 60s, winds from the southeast.

Washington Ohio Indiana Mlinois

Movements of steamers in New York harbor

Arrivals include Fried der Grosse from Bremen and Anchoria from Glasgow. Departures note Kaiserin Maria Theresa to Bremen and Celtic to Liverpool. Western passed from Philadelphia to Queenstown on Liverpool, Alto to Liverpool, and Mongolian arrival announced.

New York Friedder Grosse Bremen Anchoria Glasgow Kaiserin Maria Theresa Celtic Liverpool Dee Western Philadelphia Queenstown Altoon

McLaurin Sees Issues Rise in South Carolina Senate Race

Senator McLaurin and Senator Tillman traded sharp lines as they toured Norfolk and Washington. McLaurin argued personal attacks obscure policy on expansion and ship subsidy, while Tillman predicted weak support for McLaurin in South Carolina primaries, estimating 10 to 20 thousand votes at most.

Norfolk Mc Laurin South Carolina Associated Press Tillman

Peace Seeming in McKeesport as Strike Tensions Persist

Crowds surround Carnegie plants prompting police action while officials blame strike threats for ten lower Union mill deaths. Mayor Black defends police response and argues private street seizure by Tube Co. is unlawful. Strikers rally at Chartiers plant plan dismantling if workers do not respond. company expects plant move to Leechburg within two weeks.

Carnegie Lower Union Mill Bellaire Wheeling McKeesport Riverside National Tube Benwood Pennsylvania West Virginia R. J. Black Tube Company Chartiers John Henry Leechburg Henry Steel Corporation Chicago Joliet Bay View Youngstown Columbus Kiskimontas Valley Carnegie Group Jollet Eee New York Black Warren Scottdale Cowellsville American Tin Plate Company Lorain Carter Nafonal Tube

No Sympathetic Strike in Pittsburg Furnaces

A Youngstown telegram reports the Furnace Workers Union of the Mahoning and Shenango valleys decided not to strike. After a full committee review the executive panel noted the United States Steel Corporation could meet its needs and that owners promised no pig iron shipments if workers remained on the job, deeming a strike at this time inadvisable.

Pittsburg Youngstown Furnace Workers’ Union Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Eee United State Steel Corporation Steel Corporation Tte Oreative Texas American Tin-plate Company Cleveland Crescent Works Monessen Irondale Wellsville Dennis Common Pleas Court John Chappell Amalgamated Association Central Labor Union Easton Frst Central Union McKeesport Mahoning Valley United Garment Workers America Baltimore Garment Shaffer General Treasury The Milwaukee Journal Jeremiah D. Hickey Milwaukee Amalgamated Association of Tron, Steel and Tin Workers National Association United States Steel Corporation Hickey Joseph Bishop Ohio State Board of Arbitration Columbus Nash Eno Dover Amalgamated Lodges Tuscarawasaty Union New Bellaire American Steel Hoop Company Warren

Steel strike reports widen in United States Steel case

The Aug 12 tabulated output shows United States Steel Corporation producing over 26 000 tons daily with no new movement from J Pierpont Morgan who remains at Newport. Labor actions surge coast to coast as unions push for support, funds, and solidarity amid the Joliet and Wellsville clashes and threatened tin mill shifts.

The Steel Corporation New York United States Steel Corporation J. Pierpont Morgan Newport Colorado

Union Officers Visit Indianapolis Amid Strike Talk

Clem Jarvis of Anderson and Samuel Lewis of Elwood, officers in the Amalgamated Association, arrived in Indianapolis and refused to reveal the purpose of their trip. They said their visit had no relation to the ongoing steel workers strike, and Jarvis expressed confidence in the union’s outlook, noting that sharing reasons would expose parts of the association’s plans.

Clem Jarvis Anderson Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Plate Workers of Indiana Samuel Lewis Elwood Amalgamated Association Indianapolis McAbee Mr. Jarvis Jarvis Lewis

Pro tocol Signed Expected in Peking Thursday

From Peking Aug 13 it is expected the protocol will be signed Thursday Ying Chang once led the Tien Tsin naval school has been named Chinese minister to Germany London Aug 4 Mr Rockhill the US special commissioner will save Peking in a few days The French government has offered the cruiser Pascal to convey him to Japan then he will proceed by steamer Victoria BC Aug 13 news of the trial of three Americans James Winn Alfred Plant and Richard Leslie Butler alleged to have looted a Chinese pawnbrokers store near Peking on June 30 1060 case files in progress.

Peking Ying Chang Tien-Tsin Victoria B. C Olympia James Winn Alfred Plant Richard Leslie Butler States

Politicians in a Fight In Front of Gilsey House

Boston congressman Eleet and paper manufacturers clash in front of the Gilsey House as delegates gather for a wall paper convention. Conry and Norton sustain minor cuts while William F. Francis is wounded in the back and chest. The incident, with Bowen named among Boston figures, leaves details and motives unclear.

New York Gilsey Boston Joseph A. Conry Patrick Bowen Joseph J. Norton Wall-oper Manufacturers’ Convention Conry William F. Francis Francis Mr. Francis Sturtevant House Pittsburg Buffalo Exposition Alderman Norton Alderman Bowen Gilsey House Sixth-avenue Norton

Welcome for teachers in Manila from San Francisco arrival

Aug 13 Manila reports Superintendent Atkinson plans a grand reception for American teachers arriving from San Francisco. Fifteen launches will shuttle them to Luneta, then to the Spanish exposition buildings repurposed as an educational colony with army furnished cots and chairs. Taft urges paternal clemency in courts. Harbor improvements contract signed, costing 1.5 million dollars.

Manila Atkinson San Francisco Luneta Landing Army Quartermaster’s Department United States Commission

Whites Routed at Big Rock Camp Grounds Riot

Aug. 13 report from Jackson details a woody race clash at the Big Rock colored camp grounds. Clyde Burt of this city fought a colored man, sparking about a hundred participants in a force riot. Constable Charlmer Johnson was seriously injured by a blow with a tree. Dozens sought medical aid as whites fled after a half hour melee using beer bottles and clubs.

Jackson Big Rock Clyde Burt Charlmer Johnson

Pangborn lists secured bonds and notes held

A financial notice shows GEO. W. PANGBORN detailing cash on hand and in bonds, listing United States 3 percent bonds, Illinois Central 4 percent bonds, Union Pacific 4 percent bonds, and other railroad bonds. Debts for premiums net and other secured debts are noted, with a focus on interest and security positions. Also included are remarks about foreign observers and a Washington Post report on Captain Tom Schley and his relation to his father’s affairs.

U. S New York City Aecaue GSS City of Northern Citie Railroad Company Unioncific Railroad Company United States Ilinois Central Railroad Company Lake Shore Wonem Atchison Topeka Chicago, Serra & St. Paul Houston & Texas Denver & Rio Grande Washington Post Tom Schley Apt

George Kennan and Russia exile remarks in Boston transcript

Boston readers learn that George Kennan, traveler and writer, faced expulsion from Russia due to his anti-regime writings and lectures. The interview covers his background, education, early work, Siberian journeys, and his testimony on Russia’s prison system and exile practices.

Boston George Kennan Kennan Norwalk Wheeling Columbus Cincinnati Anson Stager Western Union St. Petersburg Siberia Caucasus Daghestan New York City Supreme Court Washington Associated Press Century New York University Club Russian America Russia International Prison Congress Siberian East Alaska

Watauga River Bridge Bents Washed Away in Flood

Six bents of the east end of the Southern Railroad temporary bridge over the Watauga river were washed away this morning by high water. Traffic suspended as heavy rains flood East Tennessee streams. Elizabethton’s Virginia & Southwestern temporary bridge is displaced fifteen inches. Houses along the Watauga and Doe rivers flood as rivers drop from May flood levels.

Bristol, Tenn Southern Railroad Watauga River Upper East Tennessee Virginia & Southwestern Railroad System Elizabethton

Notes From Foreign Lands Highlight Global Events

In British Commons the Pacific cable bill passed its third reading. Vienna chemist George Pueringer died after a fall descending the Roxalpe. Peru’s Deputies censured the Cabinet by one vote. Moscow reports Count Tolstoi heads to Crimea. Russian Railways lends special car to him. Despite duty, a resin cargo from Pensacola reaches St. Petersburg. Farsund Norway burned leaving about 12 homeless. losses 1.5 million kroner. Yang-yu returns to St. Petersburg after illness delaying Russo-Chinese talks over Manchuria. Denmark eyes a 10 million kroner loan with French and English bankers. German Crown Prince Frederick William to visit London incognito. Lt. Wallace Berthoff ships 12,000 reindeer from Okhotsk to Alaska. Progress carries first load. Tycho Brahe tercentenary planned with King Oscar of Sweden hosting events on Sven Island. Zurich engineers win Niagara Falls plant contract. eleven 85,000 hp turbines and a Mexico order for 100,000 hp plant. France census shows 38,641,3i00 population, urban gains. 28 departments up, 59 down.

House of Commons George Pueringer Vienna Roxalpe Chamber of Deputies Moscow Count Tolstoi Crimea Ministry of Railroads United States St. Petersburg Pensacola Fla Farsund Norway North Sea Yang-yu Manchuria Denmark Orean London Daily Mail Frederick William London Vladivostock Wallace Berthoff United States Navy Okhotsk Alaska Tycho Brahe Oscar Sweden Sven Brahe Geneva Zurich Niagara Falls Mexico France

Drowning of Albion College professor at Lake Orion

Dr Henry Benner mathematics and astronomy professor at Albion College drowned while bathing in Lake Orion. George Dolinski, sentenced to be hanged in Chicago next Friday for killing his brother in law, has a reprieve from Governor Yates until Oct 11.

Albion Mich Henry Benner Albion College Lake Orion George Dolinski Chicago Yates

Indiana Auditor certifies statement of company condition 1901

The auditor of state of Indiana certifies that the above is a correct copy of the statement of the condition of the mentioned company on the day of January 1901 as shown by the original statement on file in the office. Witness my name and affix official seal this 10th day of January 1901. W. H. Hart, Auditor of State.

State of Indiana Office of Auditor of State State of Indiana W. H. Hart State Auditor of State of the HH. RT W. Auditor of State W. J. Ath Jane W. HM. Hart

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John J. Dewitt Bluffton Osha B. Detwieler Nappanee William N. Dickerson Indianaposan Burton H. Gedge Game Francis W. Powers West Lafayeee Jesse D. Richardy Wabash Gillenwater E. Ele Ama Fieeh Bs ‘Er Evansville Hove Hi Wilburn Valparaiso Willam Wildermuth J. G. Hill Rochester Teneh National Capital Notes Uribe Weather Forecast Temure Richard H. Sullivan Jess Min Max Calgary Cosas Oo Concordia Kan Davenport Des Moines Galveston Tex Jacksonville Fis Kansas City Ark Wille Tenn Lia York City Platte Lake City Ule Minn Wasbington Patricia Hon York M’laurin and South Carolinas Senators McLaurin Niece & A National Organization American Federation Tt Michael F. Tighe Tighe Calumet Theater Pressed Steel Car Company Apfpray Eleet Mass Joseph A. Jenry Massachusetts Joseph A. Norton AMES Bpire Insurance Tiis Oppici the Marion Trust Company Monument Place Market Street National Hartford the Company New Pearl Street Hartford, Conn James Nichols B. R. Stillman H. A. Smith Asses Wardess Baloise Basie Switzerland United State Liberty Street Weed & Kennedy Home Office Soso Ve Aencoseess Saarites Coe Cnseerteras Aachen Munich la Salle Street Joseph A. Kelsey Aix la Chapelle Germany Total Assets China Frankfort Marine William Street F. G. Voss Frankfort On the Main U.S Northern Pacific Railroad Rele Geo. W. Pangborn Lemcke Mr. Kennan Uneeda Biscuit Knight & Jillson Co Preeze Indianapolis, Ind Pine Street Hall & Henshaw R. Zener & Co. Talbott Bloch
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