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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1902

Page

3

Miners Seek Civic Federation Aid in Anthracite Talks

President Mitchell and fellow United Mine Workers leaders arrived in New York to urge the Civic Federation to mediate between anthracite operators and a fourteen‑member miners’ committee. A conciliation meeting was set to begin, aiming to avert a strike and secure a union‑favorable contract.

New York John Mitchell United Mine Workers John Fahey Thos. Nichols Thomas Duffy Miners’ Convention Civic Federation Ashland House Committee On Conciliation and Arbitration The Federation Mitchell Committee On Conciliation Lehigh Reading Col Ues

Senator Marketh Arrives in York Prepares Conciliation Meet

Senator Marketh arrived from Washington and was met by Ralph M Easley of the National Civic Federation. He plans to preside at tomorrow morning's conciliation committee meeting with representatives from employers and labor groups including Potter Straus McVeigh Moore Mitchell Pfahler Sargent Duncan and others.

Fair Weather Forecast For Midwest And Ohio

Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for fair weather across Indiana Illinois and Ohio with warmer conditions in the north and northeast of Illinois and increasingly cold nights. Winds shift from east to brisk northeast to east and the general pattern shows clear skies with low precipitation. Blythe director notes departures from normal temperatures and precipitation for March 2.

Washington Indiana Ilinois Ohio Blythe Jon

Movements of steamers from major ports

Arrivals and departures list ships at New York and Liverpool with names Fries Kaiser Wilhelm II Nomadic Statensiam Graf Boulogne Sur Mer Anchoria Altenia Sylvan Queenstown and Glasgow routes. Details note arrivals from Antwerp Hamburg and New York and sailings to Bremen Liverpool Boston and Glasgow.

New York Fries Antwerp Kaiser Wilder Grosse Bremen Plymouth Cherbourg Nomadic Liverpool Looks Sur-Mer Ar- Statensiam Graf Hamburg Boulogne Sur-Mer Moville Anchoria York Glasgow Boston Altenia Queenstown Sylva@ila

Gompers Works Toward Breworth Lockout Resolution

President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor is in Cincinnati meeting with local labor leaders and brewery workers representatives from Cincinnati Covington and Newport regarding a brewery lockout. He will continue hearing testimony tomorrow and is expected to seek amicable relations among workers and employers.

Cincinnati Samuel Gompere American Federation of Labor United Brewery Covington Newport Gompers

Street Car Strike Possible After Union Meeting

In New Orleans on March percent, the looming street car strike could begin after tomorrow night’s union meeting. Union president Mr. Mahon now says a strike seems likely as both sides prepare. The union plans to run coaches, mirroring St Louis, and will marshal support from other unions.

New Orleans Street Car Men's Union

Cheney Silk Mills Loom Strike Over Wages in South Manchester

About four workers in the Cheney silk mills weaving department walked out today over a wage cut from 18 to 12 cents per yard for loom operators. The plant employs about 3,400 people.

Manchester Conn Cheney Silk Mills

Foundry Tenders Strike for Increase in Wages

Foundry tenders at the Pennsylvania engineering works in Newcastle, Pa. demand higher daily wages from the current rate to 2.2 dollars. The 100 workers struck, leaving the foundry idle and threatening crippling of the city’s largest plant if demands are not met.

Newcastle Pennsylvania Engineering Works

Strikers at Congress gold mine threaten trouble in Arizona

In Phoenix on March % , a large force of deputies is to be sworn in as strikers at the Congress gold mine threaten trouble. A demonstration to intimidate the Mexican replacement workers was staged with union men marching around the camp, joined by camp women and an Italian band.

Phoenix A. T Congress

Wage demands at Penn Iron works prompt regional rise

Lancaster Pennsylvania March report notes Penn Iron Works employees demand a 50 cent per ton wage increase for puddling from four to four dollars fifty. Similar demands spread to other rolling mills in the region with aims to take effect in April.

Lancaster Penn Iron Works

Compulsory Industrial Arbitration Court Formed

A compulsory industrial arbitration court has been established in Sidney New South Wales. The membership includes representatives of both employers and employees.

Sidney S. W

Shortridge’s First Practice Game Sets Spring Plans

Shortridge baseball held a one hour thirty minute practice at Business Men's Driving Park with two teams selecting best players for a nine inning scrimmage. Coach Jones and Captain Allen led play. B team defeated A team as候 players like Claude Parker Wyland Masters and Harley McKinney starred. Coach Holdson plans sixteen remaining candidates and an April 19 Indiana University exhibition, with illness delaying Carl Gibbs and competition for the pitching staff among Scott McKinney Allen and Kearney.

Shortridge Jones Allen Claude Parker Wyland Masters Harley McKinney Robert Scott Clarence McKinney Harlan Bosler Maynard Allen Arthur de Vore Will Conner Pratt Holdson Che Fort Wayne Louisville Columbus Franklin Terre Haute Indiana Carl Gibbs Captain Allen Hurley McKinney Coburn Allen Will Kearney

Dreyfuss to Attend National League Meeting in New York

Pittsburg club president Dreyfuss received unofficial word that seven clubs signed the call for a meeting in New York on April 1. If confirmed, Pittsburg will be represented at the gathering to adopt a playing schedule with no talk of the presidency. Hart of Chicago aided by phone toward an amicable arrangement to start the season on time.

Pittsburg Dreyfus Pittsburg Baseball Club New York Dreyfuss Mr. Dreyfuss Nick Young C. H. Ebbetts John L. Rogers A. H. Soden National League

Reorganization meeting for Western Association adjournes

In Cleveland today a meeting to reorganize the Western Association of Baseball Clubs failed to reach results. Attendees included Youngstown Wheeling Dayton and Marion with Zanesville South Bend Springfield and Lima absent. The session adjourned to April 3 with a venue to be named by President Powers. A possible eight club circuit was discussed, with a six club circuit as fallback. In Richmond Indiana Lally leaves for Utica New York after two seasons with the local club and Hebbie receives a possible offer from a Philadelphia American League team.

Cleveland Western Association of Baseball Clubs Youngstown Wheeling Dayton Marion Zanesville South Bend Springfield Lima Powers Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Lally Utica N. Y Hebbie Philadelphia

Dominion offers fourth Canadian contingent for South Africa

Vancouver dispatch reports the Dominion government proposing a fourth contingent to aid the British Empire in South Africa. If accepted, Canada will send up to 2,000 armed men, aiming for the largest force on record with dispatch.

Vancouver B. C Dominion South Africa Canada

Laxative Bromo-Mintos Tabe Promoted With Cure Claim

A vintage advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Mints Tabe as a remedy for cold and cure ailments, urging readers to seek the product for relief and featuring brand claims common to early 20th century patent medicines.

Military Exhibition at Madison Square Garden Impresses Crowd

Visitors to a New York military tournament witness a pontoon bridge building demonstration. Troops from Twenty-second Regiment engineers and naval militia perform coordinated moves plus a river crossing mock up. The event includes reviews, drills, and an athletic program as the mayor serves as reviewing officer. Nearby items note Lake County politics and a Brooklyn pool tournament results with tied leaders awaiting rematch.

New York Twenty-second Regiment Engineers Naval Militia First Signal Corps N.G. S N United States Cavalry Artillery Coast Artillery Lght Engineer Corps Dayton Twenty-second Regiment Engineers Signal Corps United States Marine Corps Forty-eighth Highlanders Second Cavalry Naval Fourth Battery Field Artillery U.S. A United States

Young shot put accident ends life in Clinton park

Tim Clark, a high school student, accidentally hit eight year old Hugh Callahan with a twelve pound shot during practice in Clinton Iowa. Callahan died minutes later from a fractured skull.

Clinton Tim Clark Hugh Callahan

Bill to prevent live bird shooting passes House in Trenton

TRENTON N J March A bill to prevent live bird shooting matches passed the House of Representatives today by 43 to 6. The rest of the purse will be divided equally among the sixty three.

Trenton N. J House of Representatives

Lawyers beat doctors in Marion bowling contest

Lawyers and doctors faced off at Marion alleys with the lawyers taking three of five games. Individual scores highlighted George Seidensticker and C F Coffin among top scorers for the lawyers while Dr Vincent and Dr Teague led the doctors.

Marion Alleys Marion Indianapolis George Seidensticker C. F. Coffin Churchman H. L. Hutson McMichae A. R. Hutchinson Vincent Teague Alexander Brayton Roberts

Three Early Closing Events at Bennings Little Rock Oakland

Detroit Driving Club releases entry lists for three stakes races totaling 21 entries for 2:24 trotters 6 000 stakes for 2 24 pacers and 3 000 purse for 2 09 pace with owners and horse names including Zephyr Loretta Braxton B Caspian Princess Derby Mies Brock Wentworth Juras Dormeath Sphinx Lassie Mike R Red Wood among others for the Detroit event.

Detroit Mich Detroit Driving Club Merchants’ and Manufacturers Chamber of Commerce Merchants Zephyr B. m Zombro J. C. McKinney Titusville Loretta Norris J. L. Turlton Lexington, Ky Braxton B B. G Carlisle R. C. Harris Sedalia Caspian Patton Forrest City Farm Randall Princess Derby Charles Derby Edgar Bronk New York City Mies Brock Stranger Vance Nuckles Cleveland Wentworth B.k. G Superior H. H. James Hamilton Ontario Juras Norcatur H. T. Dickman White Plains N. Y Janitorio Altivo Thomas W. Lawson Boston Ted Bik. G Norval W. H. Potter Mill Creek Chase B. R Keeler J. J. Druin Louisville, Ky Sphinx Lassie Sphinx White

Oakley Park Trotting Rules Change Slashes Races

Oakley Park management in Cincinnati announces a rule change for races July 1 to 4. Races will switch from best three in five to best two in three to shorten daily programs and ensure completion without postponement.

Cincinnati Oakley Park

Horse Races Feature Finishes Across Multiple Tracks

Weather aided crowds in Little Rock as Chickadee wins a tight fifth race while Leone triumphs in the fourth and Foxy Kane tops Duke Dashaway. Oakland sees Sister Jeanie beat Old England in the Sacramento handicap and Cassie W. prevail in the opener. Bennings meet opens with Himself the favorite winning by six lengths amid a dramatic steeplechase won by Handvive. Zeno, a nineteen year old jockey, dies after a roadway incident at Overland Park.

Little Rock Ark Chickadee Josie F Algie M. Paul Miles Leone Girl Barney Screiber George Bennett Foxy Kane Duke Dashaway Maneser Incidental Hengist W. BR. Gates Zirl W. B. Gates San Francisco Oakland Old England Sacramento Morris Jeanie Conley Hagerdon Sister Jeanie Cassie W Spookes Sylvia Talbott Bernota Jimle the Singer Washington Arius Handvice Charley Moore Landry Luminate Woodtrice

Kunath Breaks Rope Climb Record at AAU Meet

Edward Kunath shattered the eighteen foot rope climbing record at the annual national gymnastic championships of the Amateur Athletic Union, completing the feat in 335 seconds tonight.

New York Amateur Athletic Union Edward Kunath

Britannia and Meteor Race Off Isle of Wight

Britannia and Emperor William's schooner Meteor will race off the Isle of Wight during the Cowes regatta as King Edward opens the event with the premier match.

Britannia Meteor London King Edward Emperor William Isle of Wight Cowes

Wing Shots Gathering for Grand American Handicap

Wing shots expected for the grand American handicap in Kansas City arrive and practice at Blue River Park. John M. Lilly of Indianapolis chairs the handicap committee arriving tonight. Entries and shooting order to be published Sunday. Shaner of the Interstate Association notes about 430 entries likely, with prize money totaling 1500 for top three and total purses.

Kansas City Blue River Park John M. Lilly Indianapolis Shaner Interstate Association

Pittsburg Coal Firms May Enter River Trade War

Pittsburg Coal Company plans to deploy nine mines output to river shipping on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers in a retaliatory move against Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company which has shifted 1,000,000 tons to lake trade. A fleet of 500 barges and coal boats is to be ready in three months as rivalry grows between the two Pittsburgh coal interests.

Pittsburg the Gazette Pittsburg Coal Company Monongahela River Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company Pittsburg Company Monongahela Company Messrs. Osborne Saeger Baine Ohio Mississippi

Counterfeiters Captured in Brooklyn Raid

Chief Wilkie of the Treasury Secret Service reports the arrest of five men in New York on counterfeiting charges. Police seized dies for nickels pennies and gold pieces, plus tools and materials, at a Court avenue and Pine street house in Carroll L. L. The seized plant cost about 3004 dollars. Suspects Antonio Schairo Frank A Jella Mariano Massa Paul Note and Santos Caruzo were detained and taken to a Brooklyn station house.

Washington Wilkie Treasury Secret Service New York Secret-Service Court Avenue Pine Street Carolna L. L Antonio Schairo Frank A. Jella Mariano Massa Paul Note Santos Caruzo Brooklyn

Forest Fire Ravages Long Island Woods Near Eastport

A large forest fire on March 24 near Eastport, Long Island, destroyed hundreds of acres of woodland seven miles by one mile, killing thousands of quail, partridges and rabbits. Firefighters halted the blaze by late afternoon, preventing damage to buildings. The fire spread from Samuel Y Ludlam’s farm area with a light northwest wind, possibly started by visitors from New York gathering laurel for Easter.

New York Eastport Long Island Oyster Bay Samuel Y. Ludlam

Fitzsimmons to Fight Jeffries If Offer Accepted

Los Angeles Century Athletic Club offers 75 percent of gross gate receipts for a May 10 bout between Robert Fitzsimmons and Jeffries and guarantees at least 25000. A deposit of 2.50 is requested to show good faith with a deadline of April 12 to decide.

New York Century Athletic Club Los Angeles Cal Robert Fitzsimmons Pugilist Jeffries Fitzsimmons

Police Force Resigns in Helena After Mayor Orders

Helena Mont March 5 The entire city police force resigned last night claiming Mayor Frank J wards ordered attendance at the Republican primaries and arrest of anti wards Republicans. Mayor Edwards seeks reelection and resignations prompt bribery charges from police allies.

Helena Mont Frank J. Wards Edwards

W. M. King Identified as River Suicide in Sault Ste. Marie

The body found in the river Monday was identified as J. W. M. King a former Episcopalian minister once based in Minneapolis and Cad en Ont He was deposed for dissipation and is thought to have died by suicide His parents reside in Newfoundland He trained at Canterbury and was ordained in Kingston Ontario

Sault Ste. Marie Mich J. WV. M. King Minneapolis Caden Ont King Newfoundland Canterbury Kingston

Sheriff Dike Ordered to Turn Over Office to Guden

Justice Gaynor of the Brooklyn Supreme Court ordered Norman Dike to surrender the Kings County sheriff office and records to Charles Guden. The ruling stayed pending appeal. Dike then filed a notice of appeal to the Appellate Division from Justice Gaynor’s order.

New York Gaynor Supreme Court Brooklyn Norman Dike Kings County Odell Charles Guden

Crampacker Bill Indorsed by Alabama Negro Group

At a mass meeting in Montgomery a Negro suffrage association organized with J. W. Giles as president and J. B. Julian as secretary. The group aims to oppose Alabama's new constitution in courts and plans to raise 2000 dollars from state black voters. The Crumpacker bill was endorsed and resolutions will be sent to the Indiana congressman.

Montgomery Ala Colored Man's Suffrage Association J. W. Giles Julian Alabama Indiana

Trial of an Alleged Heretic in Arkansas City

The Southeast Kansas Methodist Conference began in Arkansas City to try Rev. Granville Lowther of McPherson for heresy. Bishop Mallalieu formed a committee to investigate the Lowther cave and report tomorrow, when the trial will start. He commented that sufficient to the day is the evil thereof.

Arkansas City Kan Southeast Kansas Methodist Conference Granville Lowther McPherson Ailalley Mallalieu

Peat Drying Process At University Of Michigan

Professors Cooley and Sadler with Messrs Allen and Anderson of the University of Michigan engineering department conduct experiments on a new peat drying method promising lower fuel costs. Dry peat yields heat equal to three quarters its coal weight, with no clinkers or refuse beyond ashes. Machinery uses rollers to squeeze out water then presses peat into solid blocks dense as bituminous coal, noting millions of acres of peat bogs in the country.

Ann Arbor, Mich Cooley and Sadler Messrs. Allen and Anderson University of Michigan

The Irreconcilable

Minneapolis Journal surveys Colonel Bryan and ex President Cleveland in a sharp critique of Bryanism. Southern Democrats split from the West over alliance, with Mississippi leading the rebellion. The piece notes Southern journals urge focus on live issues, dismiss imperialism, and question Bryan’s leadership and party unity.

Minneapolis Bryan Cleveland White House Mississippi South Memphis Democratic Party Ngland Ohio Illnois Missouri Indiana Conus Nalog Chicago Kansas City Doctor Watterson

Philippine Whisky in Manila Bay Nipa Swamps

A Philadelphia Medical Journal article describes nipa sap distillation in Manila area swamps yielding vino, a crude palm and cane fermented drink. It notes how native banca boats collect sap, transport to distilleries, and how locals dilute vino with water and sugar to sip as anisette, with little drunkenness among natives.

Philadelphia Medical Journal Manila Bay Rio Grande Banka Luzon Islands Sumatra Domo Blanco of San Miguel Manila

American Soldier Dies After Drinking Raw Alcohol Substitute

An American soldier, seeking a substitute for whisky, drank a toxic dose of alcohol in front of natives. He became dead drunk during the preliminary intoxication, earning the descriptor mucho loco from onlookers before the fatal outcome.

St Louis Exposition Postponement Rumors Reemerge

Philadelphia Telegraph reports renewed talk that the St Louis fair may be postponed a year or two. Officials deny delays earlier, but managers admit limited progress and planning issues. Architects and exhibitors weigh benefits of delaying to better complete the model city and exhibits, with decisions expected after week’s end.

Philadelphia Telegraph Francis Albert Kelsey W.H. Pearson Philadelphia Bureau of Information Allen B. Johnson Burnham, Williams & Co

Winchester charged in cruelty to child in stove incident

Lexington report states Rora Winchester, a Black woman, was arrested for holding the feet of her three year old stepchild Carrie Lee in a stove fire box. The child suffered severe burns to the bone while the husband supported the charges, alleging prior mistreatment and threats of fatal harm by the stepmother.

Lexington Rora Winchester Carrie Lee

James Brown Pioneer Mor mon Church Leader Dies in Salt Lake

Salt Lake City reports the death of James Brown at age 73. He aided Joseph W. Marshall in the California discovery project begun in January. A member of the Seventies and a Mormon patriarch, he left twenty one children and 1% grandchildren.

Salt Lake Utah James Brown Joseph W. Marshall California Mr. Brown

Europe moves toward a united front as Spain yields

The Spanish government grants an eight hour day for all men on state domains and in mines, aligning with socialist policy and signaling a wider European shift. The concession follows similar Italian actions and suggests upcoming unity or coordinated reforms across Europe.

Buffalo Express Europe

Cuban Sugar Shipments Signal Grim Tariff Struggle

The Buffalo Courier notes Cuba faces tariff pressures that slow trade. Last week Havana sugar shipments totaled six sacks, highlighting fragile economic conditions and disrupted commerce amid existing duties.

Buffalo Courier Cuba Havana

Italian Chevalier Trentanove Weds Mme Castelleri in Florence

Friends received word that Chevalier Gaetano Trentanove the Italian senior and Mme Castelleri were married in Florence Italy on February 19. The announcement came as a surprise to associates in Milwaukee Wisconsin and Florence society circles.

Milwaukee Wis Gaetano Trentanove Mme. Castelleri Florence Italy

River and harbor bill prompt stumbles on ship subsidy measure

Washington Post notes legislators show hesitation toward the ship subsidy proposal while praising Mr. Hanne as a strong hitter in the parliament. The item blends policy doubt with a quirky sports-flavored compliment from the era.

Washington Post Hanne

Cure for Heart Disease Promised by Dr Miles Remedy

The ad claims heart disease weakens circulation and poisons the blood, causing pains, palpitations, breathlessness, dropsy and sinking spells. It promises relief and asserts a user’s experience of hot head, cold feet, swelling, numb limbs, and tiring days after three bottles of Dr Miles' Heart Cure.

Dr Miles Heart Cure Ad Promises Relief

M Maclay of Shippensburg Pennsylvania endorses Dr Miles Heart Cure saying it never fails to relieve and can cure even severe cases. Ad notes availability by druggists from Bs Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.

M. Maclay Shippensburg Miles Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

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