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Newspaper

The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1902

Page

2

Ohio Delegation Arrives for National Convention With Vice President

The Ohio delegation, one of the largest districts, arrived yesterday with Nations Vice President T. L. Lewis, District President W. W. Haskins, and District Secretary George Savage. Lewis said the miners are not instructed and he does not know how they will vote.

ONIO Ohio National Organization Nations T. L. Lewis W. W. Haskins George Savage Lewis

Miners Parade Divided Stance Holds Convention Caucus

Ohio delegates remain undecided as district leaders assess possible actions at the convention. West Virginia and Iowa officials signal noncommittal yet supportive stances while Michigan notes contracts impede quick moves. The overall push aims to avoid violating existing agreements before the general strike decision.

Weather forecast for Thursday and Friday showers and storms

Washington forecast for Thursday and Friday predicts showers and thunderstorms in Indiana and Ohio with brisk southwest winds and cooler conditions in places. Siliness sees showers and storms with cooler Friday, while Ohio expects thunder squalls along the lake Thursday and fair, cooler conditions Friday. Local observations note a maximum of 73 and minimum 69-72, with no precipitation in parts.

Washington Indiana Ohio W. T. Blythe

Movements of Steamers in New York Port

July arrivals and sailings list several ships including Patricia from Hamburg and Ultrutitn for Glasgow, with other vessels such as Kron Prinz Wilhelm and Saxon from Liverpool and Southampton. The fragmentary OCR notes routes, destinations, and dates, reflecting a busy harbor schedule with multiple ships arriving or departing for New York, Liverpool, and Southampton.

New York Patricia Hamburg Paul S Outhempton Teutonic Liverpool Urentian Cherbourg Kron- Pring Wilhelm Fron Remen Southempton Ole N Woman Saxo Easton Pro Pout HaMrros Phil Lizard la Lorr Bow Nee’ Veh Ee He Ie

May Levy Assessment Sparks Union Debate on Aid to Anthracite

Lobby discussions at the Occidental Hotel reveal growing sentiment against a general strike while support for a large defense fund rises. ILINOIS and Indiana miners weigh a levy on all bituminous workers on strike to fund anthracite strikers, with proposed rates ranging from 10 to 50 percent of earnings. A 2.5 million monthly potential revenue could sustain the strikers, though many doubt all bituminous workers can sustain such a levy. Local officers and delegates pledge aid if needed, and Indiana miners express near-unanimous readiness to strike if required.

Occidental Llinois Illinois W. D. van Horn Indiana Res

Miners Return to Work After Strike at Several Mines

In Scranton Pennsylvania on July 16 officials report 110 miners and laborers restored to work across Delaware Lackawanna & Western collieries while Delaware & Hudson says fifty ex-strikers are back. Returning workers are assigned to cleaning and repairs rather than cutting or loading coal.

Scranton Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Rose Delaware & Hudson

Miners Fill Vacant Posts in Flat Top Field as Strikes End

About a thousand miners from Virginia and North Carolina arrived at the Flat Top coal field to replace strikers. Very few strikers remain in the Norfolk and Western fields. others have moved to other states. New workers are arriving daily as collieries seek backfill.

Huntington W. Va Virginia North Carolina Flat Top Norfolk and Western

Linton Strike Settled and Mines Resume Work

Linton Indiana July 16 miners at Island Coal Company mines 1 2 and 3 returned to work after a settlement. The dispute over working places for layoff miners due to bad air and mine inspector stoppages was resolved. Delegates to the national convention were instructed to oppose a national suspension but to vote a large assessment to support Pennsylvania strikers. Local miners favor avoiding work interruptions as conditions in the state are satisfactory.

Indianapolis Journal Linton Ind Island Coal Company Indianapolis Pennsylvania

Miners Debate Coal Market Settlements Amid Strike

Discussion centers on whether to bar or permit bituminous coal into the anthracite market during the strike. Observers note past strikes ended when operators sold widely, and that limiting output failed in District 2. Delegates weigh allowing shipments to keep union workers employed against broader market impact.

Seven Heats Decide 2:17 Trot at Grosse Pointe

At Detroit July 1 the 2:17 trot at Grosse Pointe track required seven heats to settle with Alice Russell taking first and Roamer winning the 2:14 pace. The Blue Ribbon meeting drew unusually large crowds as delays shuffled the card with eight events tomorrow.

Detroit Mich Grosse Pointe Track Alice Russell Detroit Driving Club Roamer Palm Re Poindexter Baron Dillon, Jr Foot Nuthearer May P. Leyburn Promise Nutbearer Aliee Russell Millard Saunders Mary P. Leyburn Winfield Stratton Rosebud McHenry Prince Direct Anzella Br. m Anteim-Hazel Kirke M. Sanders Poindexter B. S Marsh B. G McCarthy Leola B. m Hutchings Ant Alice Barnes Sidonie Sultan Smathers Franker Billings Alberta D Otis, Jr Gambetta Wilkes Socrates Hudson Br. G Foote Ch. m. Uapareny Dun. G W. James Millard Sanders Merrifield Semecrevese Bern Dillon, Jr Rerueliia Blk. m Vendora McGuire Bay Fortune Ch. S Noble Lyman Eet Orerk Winfield Mation Gale Conncyee Bik H. Eas Frank Pennock Don Sphynx Br. H Munson Black Joe H. James Pauline G Bik. m Snow Flash Johnson John H Colby Jack Mont

Anthracite Delegation Denies Strikes Instruction Rumor

Delegates and officers from anthracite districts denied any instruction to vote for a general work stoppage or a bituminous strike amid rumors circulated yesterday. Secretary Gallagher and the delegates insist they hold discretionary power with no mandated actions. Mother Jones and Barney Rice arrive for the convention while credentials work continues. anticipated 1,000 delegates. Four colored representatives attending, plus Wilkes-Barre figures Curran says no peace bid will be made. Courier-Herald editors Mullery and Thain charged with libeling Delaware, Lackawanna & Western workers.

Gallagher Jones West Virginia Jackson Wilson Barney Rice Pennsylvania Pollock Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Company

Montpelier Racing Association Day One Summary

Montpelier Ind July 16 about 1500 attended the first day of the Montpelier Racing Association meeting with expectations of 5000 tomorrow. Notable runs include a three minute road pace won by Clifton A Tenem, Madaline W A 2232 Sam Patchen, and Bethine Nita L B Shumaker. Best half mile time 2 18 pace Slumber Jr Bene Slater, Jim Hopkins, Lloyd Wilks, Henry Gill. EMEY WOR!iedeschinsse pacesnes 4 Atlantic Queen Jas Hopkins. Best time 2 20y Tromiden won running pace with Tidiness second.

Indianapolis Journal Montpelier Ind Montpelier Racing Association Clifton Mee A. Tenem Madaline W. A Sam Patchen Bethine Nita L. B. Shumaker

Death of trotting mare at New Castle track

Alice Pat chen a valuable trotting mare owned by Nate Reed valued at 2500 died this afternoon at Reed s race track south of New Castle. Cause of death a ruptured blood vessel at the base of the brain. She was a daughter of Bourbon Patchen and was not racing at the time, merely exercising.

Indianapolis Journal New Castle Ind Alice Patchen Nate Reed

Gravina Wins Venus Stakes at Brighton Beach

Gravina ridden by Jackson and owned by Green B. Morris won the Venus stakes for two year old fillies at Brighton Beach covering 1:00 1-5. Astoria and Lady Josephine followed with Pearlfinder a late winner in a separate Chicago card where W A Swift and Vincennes also triumphed.

New York Gravina Green B. Morris Brighton Beach Jackson California England Astoria Lady Josephine Odom Asterita Pepper Stable Pearlfinder Josephine Kentucky Rose True Blue Ethics

Delmar racing results list favorites and outcomes

In Delmar July 16 the winning favorites were Lillian M and St Cuthbert with Crime leading at 2 to 1. other winners included El Caney at 6 to 1 and Federalist at 3 to 1, with two second and third choices and one outsider in the remaining races.

ST. Louis Crime Lillian M St. Cuthbert Delmar W. LS Eee el Caney Federalist Sto Ll

Clarita Sets Canadian Record at Fort Erie for 6 Furlongs

In Buffalo on July 16 Clarita, a four year old mare from W H May and Son, set a Canadian record for 6% furlongs at Fort Erie finishing in 1 19 4. She led the field by four lengths, with Rice Dikste Obstinate Simon Stunts and The Esmond following in order.

Buffalo

Baltimore Club Sold Moves to New York and Cincinnati

Baltimore reports John J. McGraw obtained a controlling interest in the Baltimore baseball club. Four Baltimore players move to New York, while two will play with Cincinnati after today’s activities. Ban Johnson vows a strong American League response to the National League shift.

Baltimore John J. McGraw Andrew Freedman National League Baltimore Baseball Club John J. Mahon Joseph C. France Mahon Robinson McGraw Kelsey John G. Boland McGinnity Cronin McGann Bresnahan New York Kelley Seymour Cincinnati Selbach Williams Comannager Robinson Ban Johnson St. Louis Sidney S. Frank Secreta Harry Goldman Theodore L. Straus Johnson Washington

Pine Land Purchase by Russell Sage in Mississippi

Jackson Mississippi July 16 Russell Sage bought sixty thousand acres of long leaf yellow pine land in South Mississippi. He plans to hold without immediate development until mills running day and night exhaust supply and buyers bid up prices.

Jackson, Miss Russell Sage Mississippi

Columbus Margins Fall as Wheeler Errors Spark Five-Run Fifth

Columbus defeats Indianapolis 6 to 3 behind Kellum and sturdy defense. Wheeler committed a costly fifth inning error and wild throw that opened the door for five runs, while Thomas shut out the locals until the seventh. Kellum and Kuhns anchored solid defense for Indianapolis, with Fox and O’Brien providing key stops.

Indianapolis Journal Columbus Sutthoff Kellum South Paw Watkins Tom Thomas Eddie Wheeler Coulter Wheeler Kuhns O’brien Fox Kert Ese Grim Seibert Thomas Billy Fox Hoghever Senators McFarlan Bailey Kihm Roe O'Brien W. Fox Heydon Siebert D .Csecese-Se Indianapolis G. Fox Hogriever Kelum Francis

Tense chase as teams fight for AL ladder position

Cleveland shows spirited effort to climb the American League standings. Chesbro allowed one run but failed to post a shutout against Boston. Columbus slips to fifth as the Senators suffer a sharp slide. Milwaukee draws closer to Columbus and may push the Senators further down.

Cleveland Chesbro Boston Columbus Senators Milwaukee

Hahn Defeats New York and Holds Giants to Six Hits

Cincinnati wins its third straight over New York as Hahn dominates on the mound. Dobbs and Hoy pace the lineup with key hits, while Evans and Pettz contribute in a low-scoring battle. Attendance around 400, time 10 innings, Power umpiring.

National Pittsburg uMpty Boston Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnati New York Washington Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Cincin Eae N. York Ee Dobbs Jones Ouum Kacont Beckley Brodie Crawford Lauder Pettz Yeager Oon Dunn Bergen Pontet Sass Hahn P Evans New ‘York Dane Sau Sau Oe Hahn. Ouble ays—Smith ‘Agner O’ Hagen Evans Hahn

St Louis Routs Baltimore With Eighteen Hits

St Louis pounded Baltimore for an eighteen hit game as Harper steadied in the ninth after a late rally by the locals. Final score shows St Louis 613 runs to Baltimore 258 with Shields Bresnahan and Harper Kahoe as batteries. Attendance reported at 1,650.

Baltimore St. Louis Harper RHE Shields Bresnahan Harer Kahoe

Chicago Defeats Philadelphia in Poorly Played Game

Philadelphia exited with a rough performance as Chicago rolled to a win. Murphy and M Cross stood out though Cross’s positives were marred by errors. Plank lasted two innings as Patterson Sullivan and Mitchell Schreck pitched for the winners and losers. Attendance 2778. Final score 9-4.

Philadelphia Chicago Murphy M. Cross Plank Patterson and Sullivan Mitchell Schreck

Dineen Falters in Ninth as Cleveland Takes Boston Tilt

Boston and Cleveland played a tense game with Cleveland scoring three late runs aided by four walks and an error. Lachance hit a record long homer to right, a standout moment in the American grounds. Attendance was noted as 6,78. Dineen pitched for Boston, Moore for Cleveland, with both sides issuing free passes and multiple outs.

Boston Dineen Cleveland Lachance

Washington falls apart in ninth as Detroit ties then wins

In Washington’s July game Detroit tied in the ninth after a late rally. In the tenth, errors and hits including a home run sealed the win for the visitors. Attendance 3,147. Orth and Drill pitched. Yeager and Pee on base. Rockford beat Evansville 5-4 behind Owens. Cedar Rapids lost to Decatur 7-4 with Dorner-winning for Decatur and Ford strong for Cedar Rapids.

Washington Detroit Evansville Rockford Best Burchell Reading Seisler Owens Stark Cedar Rapids Dorner Decatur Ford

Simonton Hits Hard as Locals Win Easily in Rock Island

In Rock Island on July 44 Simonton delivered a hard-hitting performance guiding the local team to a decisive victory. Final score details are unavailable in the fragment.

Rock Island Simonton Terre Haute Smith and Williams Sionton and Starnagie Davenport Bloomington Rhe Peeseevee Platteries Stufters Evers Bishop

Weather dampens Glenview golf as amateurs vie for title

Chicago July 14 two rounds of eighteen holes each match play were played at Glenview amid a gale. Dr D P Fredericks of Oil City defeated A G Lockwood of Boston. Egan of Exmoor beat Thorp and challenged Ormiston for the lead. Travis remained steady, while Byers and L I Columbia faced Egan in key morning matches.

Chicago Glenview A. G. Lockwood Boston D. P. Fredericks Oil City J. G. Thorp Harvard Nathanial Moore Walter Egan Travis Egan G. A. Ormiston Pittsburg Ormiston E. M. Byers Dr. L. I Columbia H. Chandler Egan Exmoor Young Chandler Egan Percy Pyne Frederick

Forbes and Rotchford to Box at Empire Theater Friday

Clarence Forbes, famed in the city after meeting Jack Ryan on May 15, will box Billy Rotchford in a ten round match at the Empire Theater Friday night. Weigh in at 216 pounds at 3 pm. no draw if both stand after ten rounds. Rules follow light-heavyweight standard, with one arm free during breaks. Both fighters trained for Indianapolis bout. results of Jeffries-Fitzsimmons to be wire-read from ringside.

Clarence Forbes Jack Ryan Billy Rotchford Empire Theater Santry Young Mowatt Forbes Iwhford Indianapolis Jeffries-Fitzsimmons Empire Arran Cmm

Jennings Oil Tank Fire Rages Unchecked at Noon

Jennings Louisiana July 16 The large oil storage tanks fire this afternoon remains uncontrolled with no progress toward containment. Steam and chemical ice water have had no effect on stopping the blaze and smoke continues to obscure the area.

Jennings

Laxative Ota Mention Trails in Convoluted Ad Copy

Fragmentary OCR note cites EK W Grove and a claim about a genuine laxative product named Ota or Ota lets with Cold and Cure benefits. The readable portion hints at an advertisement-like claim but lacks verifiable context or full product details.

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