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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1902
Page
6
Oil men are puzzled by a cavity near the J. B. Lockwood farm ten miles south of Bluffton as drilling tools vanish and ground sinks. Elwood races to drill deeper gas wells, blasting with nitroglycerin causes a oil spray and a city boom scare.
In Fort Wayne the Sentinel opposed Moody for county commissioner citing convivial habits as a reason, while the Journal-Gazette accused McQuiston of adopting his two children to dodge tuition costs. In Pike County Winslow mass convention selected delegates for state and congressional races, Millikan defeating Hill for state treasurer, with Hemenway renomination support and Crow endorsed for joint-senator. Clyde Myand to move to Oklahoma. Ratcliff likely to fill term. Major George W. Steele arrived in Marion for a week, signaling optimism for the congressional nomination.
TERRE HAUTE Ind March 10 The Central Labor Union and street railway strikers enter the seventh week of the strike and boycott with growing union support and rising calls for arbitration as the public utility faces possible abstention. Marion Ind March 10 Wilson McCottlough fruit jar factory adds a third shift, boosting employment by nearly 100 workers to reach four hours daily. Aurora Ind March 10 Royer Wheel Works strike persists with 256 workers orderly yet resolute as trouble stems in the workroom.
Union workers claim unjust treatment by the foreman as a ten day strike ends with workers returning to the National window and bent glass works after talks with the company. Separately in Muncie the council vetoes a natural gas rate ordinance amid bribery accusations and a probe.
The Hartford City Council passed a hot water heating franchise after edits reducing term length from fifty to thirty years. The city will heat its new city hall for free, allow a fourteen month system startup, and receive exhaust steam from the electric plant upon May 1 transfer. KE. H. Ford, J. H. Rhoades and Meredith secure the franchise and the city will obtain boiler water.
Judge Cox denied a new trial for Charles E. Neathery found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced him to two to twenty one years in the Jeffersonville Reformatory. The court held evidence sufficient and trial fair though one defense paragraph could have been omitted. The defense may appeal.
Noblesville Indiana March 10 After two weeks of inquiry the grand jury returned an indictment against William Fodrea for first degree murder in the December killing of John E Seay at the Model mill. Fodrea has remained jailed since his arrest the morning after the crime. Trial date not yet set.
The State of Indiana ex rel Noah Mangold auditor of Adams County v Daniel P Bolds ended in Jay Circuit Court with Judge Smith ruling against Bolds and his bondsmen for about 4200 dollars. Bolds served as Adams County treasurer and allegedly collected funds not turned over after leaving office. Evidence was largely documentary and the trial consumed weeks of filing and argument. A related case with a smaller amount is pending.
Evansville Indiana observed the river at about forty feet and still rising on March 10. Officials fear another rain could push the river to its highest level since 144. Upslope, vast areas are flooded, alarming farmers, with a driftwood gorge reported at Henderson Kentucky’s cove and Nashville bridge.
Rose Polytechnic freshmen were defeated by the sophomores in a campus event at Terre Haute Ind during the spring examinations. Indiana State Normal hosted the meet in its gym with strong turnout and rivalry dating back to last year when Rose won two games. The article notes a lively attendance and lists events including a high jump by Von Borries among others.
The Meld meet features records in shot put broad jump and pole vault with state athletes. Spring exams begin March 4 and vacation runs March 23 to April the seniors finish term with theses. Across Indiana reports include forgery case in Bloomington involving a Democratic politician, a Rushville civic league meeting led by Col. Ritter, and multiple obituaries from Richmond Bloomington and Peru with illnesses, accidents, and local tributes.
An epidemic of small fires struck Logansport on Monday, damaging the Gayard Daily stable, Daily Pharos pressroom, J. W. Barnes residence, and McGaughey’s saloon apartments. A firefighter was injured. losses around $6,000. In Richmond Clara Johnson, daughter of a leading businessman, drowned herself in City Park Lake amid poor health. In LaPorte Roscoe Lange, six, died from winter cholera after snow-water dependence hurt seven family members. Portland hosts a regional art exhibit featuring pieces from multiple cities. Marion reports Mary Stackhouse, four, died after a horse kick. Evansville notes Jerry McDonald and Lille Edmunds eloped to Shawneetown, Kentucky, marrying there.
Marion James Rowan sues Big Four Railway for $20 alleging assault on a Marion Louisville excursion train Feb 22 between Rushville and Louisville. Rushville Hall family marks 88th birthday amid aging health. Anderson Reverend Street resigns for health. church grew to 127 members and paid $2 00 on home. Portland relics of Gen John P C Shanks handed to Library Association for Carnegie library. Covington A L Claypool sues Wabash Railroad for 40 damages from being thrown from a train steps. Richmond E M and S F McCreight and F M Van Sant organize Richmond Elevator and Milling with 5000 capital.
A kitchen fire at Arthur Bouchard home in Matane Quebec kills Mrs Bouchard and nine children six boys aged from fourteen to seven and three girls aged twelve six and four as well as the family head who escaped then attempted to aid his wife. The blaze was noted by a servant who raised the alarm and the father leapt from a window.
Richmond Indiana March St Jesse Kinder proprietor of a general store at Abington bled to death yesterday when a blood vessel burst He was 38 leaving a widow and two children Seymour Indiana March 10 Mrs John J Manuel died at her home in this city on Sunday night aged 45 She had a
Word reached Binghamton that five children of Thomas Scanlon of Shinhopah Delaware county were burned to death late last night in a residential fire.
Boston and Providence report a widening labor war as teamsters freight and express handlers join the strike against New York Central & Hudson River and New York, New Haven & Hartford. With thousands idle, unions aim to extend action while rail firms fill posts and reroute freight amid rising tensions. Providence reports local crews pressed to Boston while wage grievances spark potential further walkouts within a day.
Cincinnati March 10 The national executive board of United Brewery Workmen and Cincinnati area brewers fail to agree and end talks. Workmen demand discharge of nonunion staff while brewers insist on steady work for new hires. Circulars urge boycotts as lockout dispute stalls. St Johns Newfoundland March 10 Sealing crews abandon ships causing a deadlock and suspended sailings. Crews camp in streets, signaling support for their movement despite fair weather.
Secretary Savage and President Haskens of the Ohio Mine Workers returned to Columbus after meetings with operators in Columbiana county aimed at settling a ten month strike over pay for entry work at the Negley mines where 175 to 200 workers are employed.
In Providence on March 10 the American Woolen Company mills at Olneyville saw a new tactic as pickets armed with cameras photographed nonunion weavers leaving the mills. The strikers aim to learn who is taking their jobs.
Denver workers including carriage makers machinists mattress makers indoor wire workers and fuel handlers walk out demanding an eight hour day and union wages. The dispute could involve about 7000 workers in Denver as unions press for extended eight hour shifts nationwide.
The Central Labor Union of Norfolk declared continued sympathy with the strikers who refuse to repopulate the workforce with nowunion men despite a board of arbitration named by the Chamber of Commerce delivering a decision.
Fifteen hundred workmen in the building trades walked out after contractors refused to hire union labor unless the builders' council dissolves their order. Both sides are strongly organized.
Philadelphia report notes Rev Douglass Turner lineage to Elder Brewer Mayflower pilgrim and author of historical works. Hartsville home obituary states age seventy nine and lineage to early settlers. Chicago note records the death of Mrs William J Onahan wife of former City Controller at 47 MacAllister Place and describes her prominent family roots.
The national committee of the People's party is called to meet at the Willard Hotel in Louisville on April 1 to discuss matters that will be addressed at the Allied People's party national convention in the same city on April 2.
New York March 1 The Commercial Cable company issued a notice stating the German route is temporarily open, presses will go via London at 16 cents per word.
Lord Rosebery told a Glasgow crowd that Irish cheers in Parliament over Lord Kitchener’s telegram signaled the peril of home rule. He urged national efficiency and condemned lethargy in government, insisting Gladstone could not entrust an independent parliament to those cheering at a British military setback. The speech pressed reform and vigor in policy.
London March 10 Charles T Yerkes concludes a deal with the Baker Street Water loo Railway gaining control of four underground railways. He says the road is half built and a new contract signed the old contractors will finish it and it will operate once the power house and Metropolitan district road are ready links and transfer stations will connect the roads with the district serving as terminal. Contracts with British firms aim to use British workmen the first engine due in operation eighteen months from December 10 1901 and the last nineteen months later.
Paris doctors led by Emile Roux and Pozzi report extreme microbe counts in Paris landmarks. Hotel Dieu hosts 40 000 microbes per square yard, La Petite Hotel nearly double, the Bourse around 10 000 per yard. They compare air quality to financial districts and note sewer air is less impure, yet Paris’ death rate remains not extraordinary.
New York report says Count Tolstoi, seriously ill, sent a Paris review a forthcoming article few believed he could finish. On the night they thought him dying he realized an omission and dictated the needed correction showing remarkable literary conscience.
Constantinople dispatch states Princes Lutfulazh and Sabahaddin, sons of Damad Mahmud Pasha, and several other Turkish fugitives, were sentenced by default to perpetual confinement in a fortress. Warrants for the arrest of Princes Watfullah and Sabahaddin and other fugitives, charged with organizing activities in Paris, were issued in February.
Rome report notes the Pope granted an audience today to Sbarrettt the apostolic delegate to the Philippines marking a formal Vatican meeting during the March schedule.
Three hundred ninety two inmates at the Tombs were vaccinated after a smallpox case found earlier in the evening. Notable prisoners compelled to submit included Albert T. Patrick on trial for murder of William M. Rice, Roland B. Molineux awaiting a second trial for the death of Kate B. Adams, Florence Burna charged in Walter Brooks's death, and Joseph Wilfrid Blondin awaiting requisition papers to be moved to Boston.
Patrolmen Leet and Raftery picked up three Cincinnati youths near Union Station. George Lewis aged seventeen, Harry Smith seventeen, and Abe Armstrong sixteen claimed homes in Cincinnati and said they wandered to see the world but lacked funds. They were held at the police station overnight and to be returned to their homes this morning.
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