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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1902
Page
1
Report describes casualties at the Rolling Mill mine with 22 dead and more dead yet believed in the Ki ondike section. Officials estimate totals between 143 and 150 affected.
Johnstown reports a day of heroic rescues at the Rolling Mill mine of Cambria Steel. Ninety confirmed dead, twenty two rescued, with eighty eight still missing or believed dead. Dozens of workers, many Poles, were pulled from shafts as rescuers fought through collapsed headings and blazing sections to reach survivors.
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company unveils aeronautical contest rules with a $200,000 fund. A grand prize of $100,000 is open to all, plus $50,000 in minor prizes and $50,000 for expenses. Entrants must prove prior flight over at least one mile and return with a similar machine. An entry fee of $250 is refundable on space occupancy.
Police Captain John Fitchette known as Coffee John was convicted of trafficking in police positions. He accepted a payment from John Long for procuring his appointment as a policeman. Conviction, though a misdemeanor, signals broader municipal corruption exposure under Mayor Ames’s administration.
Missouri river falls tonight despite flood from Kansas river. Lowlands evacuated. Armourdale streets flooded as packing houses pump water. No lives lost, but damage seen in Topeka and nearby towns. Soldier William D. Rickey drowns near Fort Riley as Kansas river gauge tops fifteen feet above low water.
Des Moines and county supervisors jointly set up a supply depot for food survivors as the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers remain high. Bridges on the Great Western and Keokuk and Western lines are washed out, preventing road crossings. Great Western continues passenger service via river crossings by omnibus.
President Roosevelt shows concern over the friars status and insular issues. He is devoting much attention but will announce no action at this time.
President Roosevelt and Secretary Cortelyou review Vatican negotiations over withdrawing friars from the Philippines. Senator McLaurin and Louisiana sugar man Colcock visit. McLaurin expected to join the bench. Root to join. talks hinge on gradual withdrawal and religious education in public schools.
Washington reports progress in talks over Philippine friars and their lands. Officials say the Vatican’s internal politics limit gains, but the administration expects a reasonable settlement through mutual concessions.
The Merchants' National Bank of South Bend Indiana received approval to start operations with a capital of 100000 dollars. James M. Derhodes serves as president and Kersey C. Derhodes as cashier.
Chicago Board of Arbitration frames a path to settle the freight handlers strike with a conference scheduled for this morning. Leaders indicate progress toward a fair settlement and end of the dispute.
Chicago July 11. Freight handlers and railroads reach a preliminary accord via the Chicago Board of Arbitration. A five member committee, four railroad employed and a union officer, will meet July 12 to settle differences. Key demands include abolition of probation, full pay from start, 18 cents hourly for truckmen, and overtime at time and a half. Rioting persists with blocked depots and picketing. 3,000 Teamsters threaten action if no progress.
Striking teamsters pulled a driver from a van, beat him, and followed him from the freight house. A Kennedy Biscuit Co driver was assaulted after leaving Burlington yards. Coffees were looted and strewn along Jackson boulevard as police containment failed. Freight handlers warned they will not move goods if the strike continues, risking spoilage of $90,000 worth of produce arriving tomorrow. Police and officials prepared for continued disruptions pending manager negotiations.
Dr A B Ryne, about fifty four, head of a family, was arrested on a Galena warrant in connection with the shooting of Miss Maude Holmes in McPherson County. Holmes, a member of a prominent family, lies critically wounded. Ryne denies knowledge of the crime as detectives unfold letters suspected to link him to the case. He was removed to McPherson for safety amid talk of mob action, and the preliminary hearing was postponed due to illness.
Census Office bulletin reports 18 497 establishments in United States clothing manufacture with capital 384 969 604 and products valued at 86 006 370. 506 000 wage earners paid 196 995 598. materials 423 676.89. miscellaneous expenses 54 894 087. Sweating system blamed on unlimited cheap labor from immigrants. trend toward safer workrooms and in-house production by manufacturers noted.
In New York on July 11 a wealthy Havana Spaniard Guillaume Sangerius was denied entry to consult U S specialists for his incurable trachoma. A Marine Hospital Service physician offered confinement for aliens. Sangerius protested, appealing to humanity but authorities upheld the law. He departed on a returning steamer.
Secretary Root reports Governor Wright’s dispatch denying Catholic Times charges of proselytizing in Philippine public schools. Officials affirm the island government maintains free, noneclectic instruction with no religious bias, and teachers must refrain from teaching or criticizing any church in public schools.
The court-martial of Captain James A. Ryan of the Fifteenth Cavalry on charges of unnecessary cruelty to natives concluded with defense counsel urging exoneration. Ryan claimed the water cure was not torture and argued it saved lives, as Major Edwin F. Glenn led the defense.
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