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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1901
Page
1
Nearly 50,000 union members walked off their jobs yesterday following an order from President Connell of the International Association. The mass action was widely followed by unionists, signaling a broad protest or strike action across facilities.
Employers in Cincinnati have determined to hold out and will close their shops. The scale agreement drive continues as many firms sign on while the strike is expected to end within a few days.
Dispatches show widespread walkouts by union machinists and helpers across multiple cities following President O Connell's call, with San Francisco Union Iron Works among those affected. Cincinnati metal trades refuse to yield, threatening closure of shops as strikes extend to New York Philadelphia Chicago Boston and beyond.
About 80,000 machinists across the United States walked out seeking a nine hour workday with wage gains to offset lost time, plus apprenticeship and staffing rules. Some railroad shops joined. government and eight hour private work largely exempt. Leaders report broad adherence and potential rapid settlement.
Reports from Cincinnati to Muncie and Washington describe machinists, many in unions, accepting nine hour days amid widespread industry talks. Gompers says union and nonunion workers unite, growth of unanimity hints at victory. Some firms deny notices delays, others report settlements or ongoing discussions.
The War Department received a petition from Chinese residents of Peking urging retention of American troops. Captain Tillson replied that the U S forces cannot govern the city, but he would refer the appeal to the government, noting the soldiers have become friends to the Chinese people.
In a St. Petersburg telecast, Count Lamsdorff expresses that objections to Manchuria concessions were best raised earlier. He stresses the Siberian Railway’s vital role for global commerce and highlights its particular benefit to American trade, calling U.S. policy smart.
In Clarksburg on May 2 a stock company play's wild West scene ended in tragedy when Luther Moore fired a revolver and hit W. B. McChing in the breast, killing him instantly. The coroner ruled accidental death with no explanation of the loaded cartridge.
In Williamsburg Kentucky a jury convicted John Shotwell of murder for the Sutton Farris killing at Corbin. Robert Shotwell was acquitted. Sentencing details are not fully provided in the fragment. The case involved the Shotwell brothers and occurred months earlier as authorities pursued the defendants after the homicide.
Washington police report that Lulu J Bonine a hotel guest admitted in a private interview that census clerk James Seymour Ayres was shot during a struggle after he enticed her to his room for discussion and made improper proposals. She seized his revolver and discharged it three times all in self defense.
In a Washington hotel room on a night of tension a man Ayres confronted Mrs Bonine after she returned in night attire. A struggle followed when a revolver fired. Mrs Bonine, claiming self defense, fled through a window to the fire escape and later to her room. Her coroner’s jury testimony focuses on the violent incident and her past self defense training.
In New York a woman with auburn hair, identified as Stanley's wife, was questioned by Captain Donahue and later by Assistant District Attorney Garvan. Garvan said she may be held as a witness but that she likely had nothing to do with Father Phillips's death and declined to release her name to protect her family.
General MacArthur celebrated the surrender of insurgent Generals Mascardo and Lacuna by releasing 1,000 Filipino prisoners. Insurgent chief on Leyte, General Mexico, surrendered with twenty men. The Lubang island president has been arrested in Cavite for aiding insurgents. Rebel activity continues near Paracale North Camarines as troops advance from Indan.
Four Cripple Creek district towns Victor Gold Field Altman and Anaconda face a water famine after the Victor reservoir dam burst. The collapse released 65 million gallons, sending a 20 foot deep, 90 foot wide torrent through West Beaver valley toward the Arkansas, washing away the West Beaver trestle but with no loss of life reported.
Cleveland mayor Tom L. Johnson declared he will not seek the United States Senate or the governorship. He said no office is offered enough to tempt him away from his current role and affirmed his commitment to his fight for fair tax valuations and property assessments in Cleveland.
Andrew Carnegie offers £2,000,000 to fund free education in four Scottish universities Edinburgh Glasgow Aberdeen and St Andrews limited to Scots. Trustees will cover tuition and costs, no English or foreign beneficiaries. London and Scottish papers debate administration, impact on fees and wider education, with cautious praise and concerns about duplicating costs and integrating endowments.
In Edinburgh the Carnegie donation dominates talk as Sir William Muir hails it as munificent and likely to boost student numbers and perhaps fund free secondary education. Arthur P. Laurie criticizes the plan, calling it a mistake that could threaten Heriot-Watt College and urging direct endowment of universities instead.
In St Petersburg on May 2 the strike movement was largely crushed with numerous arrests. At a single factory twenty people were detained, and clashes left over thirty to possibly a hundred wounded. Mob violence against police caused several deaths in various locations. Student agitation is linked to the unrest. Simon James Gorton, a Russo American, faced charges over changes in his ice supply and possible deportation.
The subject claims release from Russian allegiance and aims to reinstate U S citizenship. Details trace his father's New York naturalization, Gordon's own 1870s naturalization, and marriage to a Russian woman. He asserts the case against him will lapse as he winds up old business and plans to move to the United States.
In Constantinople on May 21 Ahmed Tewfik promised to apologize for violations of foreign mail bags. British French and Austro Hungarian ambassadors accepted the assurances in identical notes, ending the postal dispute. In London on May 20 Sergeant Major Butler shot five of his children, killing four. wife and baby survived. Butler is the second son of the late Lord Caher. the Caher barony has been dormant since 18.
The Marchioness of Anglesey asked Sir Francis Jeune to rescind the divorce granted November 7. Justice Jeune called the case extraordinary and ordered a private hearing on May 23 in the High Court divorce division.
London dispatch reports from Pretoria dated May 18 that an armored train south of American siding was blown up. Major Heath of the South Lancashires was killed in the incident.
Berlin reports Count von Buelow summoning Prussian Bavarian Saxon Wurtemberg Baden and Hesse ministers for a June 4 customs tariff conference. A London house may form an American coal trust in Marseilles. German authorities limit visits by naturalized emigrants to Germany. Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia defeats George Chrysp in Newcastle for heavyweight title, purse £825.
President McKinley shows continued improvement after illness in San Francisco. Mrs. McKinley rests but is cheerful, with plans to depart directly for Washington next week rather than Canton. The day includes visits to family, courtesy calls, and a pledge to meet Drs. Hirschfelder Gibbons Cushing with Dr. Rixey. A Chinese Christian mission delegation presents a banner in gratitude for his aid.
Mansfield Ohio May 2 The Common Pleas Court issued an order prohibiting newspapers from publishing news or comment on the Mrs May 8 S Fleming case the stenographer indicted for forging officer names to a county treasurer order The order was granted on her attorneys application and remains in force until after the trial The defense claims prior publications prejudiced the case
The long awaited opening day in Buffalo features a grand parade followed by speeches and poetry. Telegrams of congratulations arrive from President McKinley, the Governor General of Canada, and other dignitaries marking the ceremony.
Ten Thousand Homing Pigeons released as advertisements mark the Pan American exposition dedication in Buffalo on May 20. Vast crowds witness parades, aerial bombs, and a ceremony led by Vice President Roosevelt. Attaches and dignitaries from American republics attend as President Milburn and Roosevelt open the event with Handel and telegrams of congratulations.
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