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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
8
Inquiries regarding common stock and particulars for Nus Nations Bank and related securities. Listing mentions railroad common, HK.ra Wasson & Co. and preferred Nations Bank stock with price data available upon request.
Hugh Kelly testified on Cuba sugar growing profits and land ownership in Cuba. He said refiners cannot control prices, and sugar landowners benefit from any duty reduction. He noted Cuban landowners prefer outright sales, and that sugar farming has struggled due to low prices and high labor costs. General Wood’s letter cited a lost sugar crop of 750000 tons, with 160000 shipped. Senate relations with Cuba and military affairs panels moved on retirements for Sternberg and Hobson, while postal cards lose value if bronzing obscures stamps.
Sir Eugene F Ware of Kansas took the oath as commissioner of pensions and will assume his duties tomorrow. He plans no immediate policy announcement. Evans will not depart for London as consul general for several weeks.
Charles M Schwab, head of United States Steel, plans a Staten Island charity summer resort for selected beneficiaries. The Richmond Railway Company property will be developed with substantial immediate funding to refurbish buildings and grounds, with the institution opening soon.
Mack the witness described harsh Philippines service and poor food, saying he distrusts the U S army. He displayed spoiled salmon and condensed meals, recounted a water cure in 1901, and testified about counterfeit dollars from a Hong Kong source. He noted an arrest order for counterfeiters and his own money exchange incident.
Julius Soloman a former North Town collector and prominent Democratic figure in Chicago died by his own hand today. Ill health was given as the cause in the death report.
Moyval Baking Powder Company located at 100 William Street New York publishes a notice concerning its operations and addresses in the city. The brief item notes the corporate name and residence without elaboration.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports the anthracite coal trust wielding hidden control over output, pricing, and distribution through nine railroads and an executive committee. The board fixes mine shipments, determines where coal is used, and sets transport rates, with no public record of its power. Attorney General Knox may pursue this elusive influence as a broader coal strike looms.
Attorney General Davis asked Justice Chester for a referee to take witness testimony in the beef trust case. Ex-Justice Landon of Schenectady was named referee. A hearing is scheduled in Albany next Thursday at 10 o'clock with Governor Odell fully informed and approving the proceedings.
New York May 13 Kosher butchers and wholesale meat dealers resolved to end their strike and reopen shops on Saturday after a conference. Sulzberger of Schwarzschild Sulzberger displayed cattle price bills for New York Chicago and freight rates. He argued wholesalers earn little profit and price reductions are impossible for four to five weeks.
In Greenwood Nebraska on May 13 two Burlington trains collided head on due to a faulty switch. Eight people sustained injuries none fatal four serious including McEdwards of Denver with head and spine injuries taken to Omaha hospital. other victims include A Hazy Hubert Marshall T M Moore W C Harrawalt Miss Julia Kuhn and J M Rice all able to continue journey. At Joliet Illinois the Prairie State Express wrecked near Elwood Eight coaches derailed by an open switch. no serious injuries though a passenger Miss Staehle of Wilmington was cut by glass after being thrown through a window.
Archie McEachern, famed Toronto cyclist, died after a tandem pace at the Coliseum track. A chain break caused sudden deceleration, McEachern collided with a board, suffering a neck wound and fatal blood loss. riders Alf Boake and Robert Thompson escaped injury. The incident halted traffic and tore up the track for miles.
Washington May 13. General Chaffee reports to the War Department after three days studying Mindanao with Brigadier General Davis. He supports leaving two battalions if supply allows, notes the lake withdrawal could endanger weaker dattos, and believes staying will bring friendlier dattos. He says hostilities unlikely unless provoked by Moros and lauds Mindanao’s lake country as ideal for Americans, with favorable elevation and climate.
In Manila sixteen towns and villages submitted petitions warning of bandit danger after troop withdrawal. Some fear stems from public safety, others suspect the push aims to protect trade tied to American soldiers.
Dr Jabez I M Curry US special representative arrived at Madrid station at 3 PM. He is accorded prince like honors, lodges in a royal house with a French cook and staff, watches the foundation stone laying of five free schools, and attends a royal ceremony as part of coronation celebrations. Football contests draw Madrid Barcelona and Bilbao clubs with 400 spectators.
The varsity crew swamped about 100 feet from shore and had to swim ashore. The second freshmen crew capsized and the men drag ashore through ice cold water. All reached shore safely.
Hazleton Pa May 13 The miners split on whether to continue total suspension in the Pennsylvania anthracite fields. Delegates at tomorrow’s convention appear to favor a strike by a bare majority, though stationary firemen actions threaten to complicate the vote. Mitchell and district leaders arrived from Scranton and urged unity as the eight hour day and wage increases are pressed.
Over four hundred employees walked out at Sternberg's bolt and nut works of the American Iron and Steel Company in Reading after wage advance requests were refused. Lebanon plant workers are already on strike, compounding plantwide labor action across the company.
Washington May 13 Senator Stewart defended the Philippine bill and warned opponents that criticism offers no political gain and that pulling down the American flag in the Philippines would be a national disgrace. He said the silver question was dead due to gold production while explaining the coinage plan to substitute a government minted dollar for Mexican dollars. Lodge and Tillman exchanged views as the Cuba policy and currency issues were discussed. Purdue brief: Chicago visits, Indiana dual track meet, and track dash developments plus Purdue officials and campus events announced.
Senate conferees agreed to the report after yielding on two amendments about ministerial house rent and an additional consul. Debate touched on the bill title The Republic of Cuba and whether the American flag would fly on the island. The Senate adjourned after an executive session.
Washington May 13 The naval appropriation bill before the House provides for two new battleships two armored cruisers and two gunboats totaling 77 650 00 Representative Foss of Illinois chairs the naval committee opened the debate warning against overconfidence in a invincible navy. He argued Manila and Santiago victories came from facing a decaying foe and that US strength outmatched Spain. Mr Rixey of Virginia urged government construction of war ships. The conference report on the omnibus claims bill was rejected for inserting unconsidered claims and the measure returned to conference.
A New York telegram states President Swain was offered the Swarthmore College presidency near Philadelphia. He declined to confirm the offer but acknowledged correspondence and a prior visit to Swarthmore during a trip to eastern institutions. Swarthmore, a leading Friends School near Philadelphia, recently rejected a Kansas State University president post.
In New York on May 13 the General Theological Seminary trustees meets amid charges against Dr Thomas Richey aged seventy and long time holder of the ecclesiastical history chair. They cannot oust him but urge resignation with potential salary cut. Rev Herbert Derstow of Lafayette Ind elected to succeed as professor of pastoral theology.
Peking reporters say after two days of combat government troops under Governor Niuan Shi Kai crushed rebels in southern Chi-Li. Leaders were captured, about 200 rebels killed, and wounded killed with no prisoners taken in a near-massacre end to the engagement.
Constantinople May 12 The Servian government notified the Porte that it holds Turkey responsible for frontier affrays between Servian guards and Albanians and threatens reprisals if they are repeated. The warning underscores rising tensions in the border region.
From Castle Loo it is announced that Queen Wilhelmina’s condition is improving and that, with Dr Roessinghis departure, health bulletins will be discontinued. Messages of congratulations have come from foreign courts.
A vintage ad claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used for teething easing gums wind colic and bowel regulation sold worldwide by druggists with cents a bottle. Also touts Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar as sovereign for throat and chest ailments and Mike's Toothache Drops claim a one time cure.
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