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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
3
Nearly 2,000 people packed the venue as the junior senator spoke with steady applause. He defended Republican policies on national defense and President Roosevelt, arguing trade is not a proper remedy and would raise wages for American workers.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Portland Indiana reports a plan by some Democrats to hire Republicans to stay away from the polls for years. The scheme would pay four dollars and require a signing of a receipt that effectively disenfranchises the voter for two decades. The article notes unease within the Democratic party and suggests the tactic might spread to other areas. Nearby Hartford City coverage notes Frederick Landis the Republican candidate opening campaign in Blackford county with large audiences and strong labor support. Landis toured factories, spoke at Rell, and drew a huge crowd in the Circuit Court room, praised for personal contact with workers especially glass workers.
J Frank Hanly started his campaign in Clinton county with a large Kirklin meeting in the afternoon and a second rally in Frankfort in the evening. Both talks focused on state issues and drew enthusiastic Republican crowds.
Marion Indiana October 2 The Socialist party of Grant county has named the following ticket Clark Morris state senator C B Roads and H Montross representatives Joseph Lavick county clerk Meee county auditor William J eal county treasurer William E Johnson sheriff Lewis J Ring coroner
Carthage Ind Oct 2 James E Watson the incumbent and candidate for re election to Congress in the district will open his campaign at Carthage Friday night Or E E Hendee joint senator will speak here later in the week Fetal contiante remains a fragment of the same dispatch
New Haven police court action saw Harry L. Dupuy of Pittsburg waive examination on manslaughter charges arising from a June automobile collision that killed D. Munroe of New Haven. He was bound over to the Superior Court in a $1000 bond.
Weather forecast for Friday and Saturday. Indiana expects rain on Friday and likely Saturday with north winds. Illinois shows rain in the east, fair in the west, variable winds. Ohio to grow cloudy with rain in north and west, northeast winds Saturday. Local observation notes date and station Blythe section director.
New York reports arrivals and sailings of several steamers on October 2 with ships such as Germanic La Savoie Mongolian and others listed. Queenstown and Cherbourg routes show arrivals from New York Philadelphia and Boston with several outbound vessels to Bremen Paris and Moville.
After four days of fruitless parleying between striking streetcar workers and the railway company, negotiations collapsed. The company plans to run cars tomorrow as the carmen's committee declines to reply, while strikers block routes and damage some switches. Separate report from Omaha notes Union Pacific injunction testimony concluding with guards listed and no armed authority.
Representatives from Bloomington divisions of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers travel to Chicago for a secret meeting with engineers of major Western roads. They aim to draft a formal demand for a ten percent pay raise, aligned with directives from the national convention in Norfolk, Virginia.
Today’s meeting concludes a proposal granting a two percent raise for every ten cent rise in coal above four dollars and fifty cents f o b. The gain depends on the miners’ union agreeing to post bonds to indemnify operators for damages from strikes tied to discharging workers not related to union activity.
Detroit special committee meeting with Mayor Maybury posts a telegram to President Roosevelt urging rapid results from tomorrow’s White House conference. The Oct. 9 gathering at Masonic Hall aims to resolve coal supply issues and possibly cancel the plan if the White House talks succeed. In Alabama, 2500 Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad miners halt work over a $1 weekly union assessment, risking more mines if no settlement soon.
President Fowler of the New York Ontario and Western Rail road announced a plan to supply the elevated railroad with enough coal through an arrangement with coal companies. He said schools and hospitals would be supported, and arrangements would soon allow low price coal shipments to the city's poor in small quantities.
In Scranton on October 2 a crowd of strikers near Throop attacked a train bound for Pancoast, mistaking its passengers for scab workers. The incident ended with police or military intervention as the crowd's assault was halted.
News reports from Indiana New York and Pennsylvania describe a coal famine in Anderson with under 20 tons available and prices at four dollars fifty cents per ton. In Shenandoah 20 cars of washery coal moved under guard while a man was briefly captured. The New York attorney general seeks anti trust action against coal operators. Indiana mines raise prices by twenty five cents per ton.
Butte Montana October 2 The benefit held at the Broadway Theater under the Miners Union of Butte raised three thousand dollars for striking miners in Pennsylvania and the amount will be sent to the strikers at once.
Reading officials report Reading Railway Company hauled 2800 tons of coal today and 5000 tons yesterday. Officials say shipments since last Sunday total 10 tons.
London report states a Cardiff firm booked a single American shipment for 15 000 tons of steam coal, according to the St James Gazette. The sizable order signals strong demand for Welsh coal and could affect regional export activity.
From Willemstad Curacao Oct. 2 Venezuelan revolutionary forces led by Gen Matos have joined Gen Mendoza near Camatagua in Miranda. Combined 6,500 troops against Castro's 4,000 as desertions grow. Caracas recruits violently on streets as provisions run scarce. Castro plans to strike at Barcelona with Velutini leading 1,500 men while another rebel army under Gen Rolando sits at Cua, Miranda.
Fort Riley Kan Oct 2 National Guard drills showed outpost formation and defense under simulated attack by regular cavalry. Guardsmen displayed bravery yet exposed themselves, highlighting need for intrenchment and tactical instruction. Engineers Captain Cavanaugh demonstrated rapid trench work while Col Wagner spoke on strategy.
In a speech summarizing fears of trusts, Dolliver argues old law favors competition and small dealers, cites census data on productivity, and warns tariffs may not shield industry if monopolies grow. He lauds self-government in the Philippines and praises the Republican leader and president. Also notes remarks by Rep A J Hopkins and Martin B Madden.
Buenos Ayres La Prensa quotes South American anger at U S policy. Brazil seeks Chilean intervention in Acre, Bolivia and Antofagasta linked, Chile keeps Bolivia. South Americans reject protectorate notions and aim to resist European or American influence. Washington notes Haitian minister Leger and Commander Rodgers discussed Haiti blockade status. Navy actions approved.
In Santiago on October 2 the government outlined a plan to cut costs across the budget. One department alone is expected to save 7,750,000 dollars, signaling broader fiscal tightening measures.
All bids for the interior work on the Chicago public building were rejected because none met the appropriation limit. New bid invitations will allow modifications to fit the funds, aiming to minimize delays in awarding contracts.
Brigadier General Funston, commander of the Department of Colorado, was the guest of honor at the old soldiers reunion in Ottawa Kansas. He told the crowd he had given a speech in Denver six months ago and had a sore throat since.
Chicago hosts the National Republican League convention with about 400 delegates as President Roosevelt’s illness limits attendance. Leaders discuss indorsing Roosevelt in 1904 and highlight the league’s growing influence, debt reduction, and future impact through meetings and committees.
The thirteenth National Republican League convention opened with cheers for the President and noted Isaac Miller Hamilton as President. A credentials committee led by F W Fleitz was formed and a resolutions plan passed to refer items to the resolutions committee. delegates planned afternoon committee meetings and a late recess, while a song for Mr Moore drew strong reactions.
Representative McCall was renominated in the Eighth district Republican convention at Somerville Massachusetts. In accepting, McCall urged a peer session of Congress to pass a law allowing coal to enter the country duty free from any place. He compared taxing coal to taxing a shipload of food and argued removal of coal duties would not harm protection.
The slate shows Frederick H. Gillette Arthur F. Nutting Charles Terrell A. P. Gardner Samuel L. Powers William C Lovering Butler Ames Knox Lessler Birrell Longood Perry W H Douglas H T Andrews F C Schaeffler T D Sullivan H M Goldfogle William Sulser William Randolph Hirst George B McClellan Ira Rider Jacob Ruppert Jr Francis E Shober Edward L. Gregory also listed in various districts across Massachusetts New York and Tennessee with renominations and declines.
Senator Chauncey M. Depew and Rep Berene E Payne addressed a Republican mass meeting at Carnegie Hall opening New York state campaign. Payne praised Roosevelt Odell and tariff policy while warning on trusts. Depew defended trusts and praised Dingley tariff and U S victory in Cuba and the Philippines amid Democratic opposition. He warned Democrats against disrupting industries and employment.
Delegates gathered at the American House for the Republican state convention with no anticipated contests. John D. Long will preside, Senator Lodge will present John L. Bates for Governor, and Representative Lawrence will introduce Curtis Guild Jr. for lieutenant governor as resolutions formalize the platform.
London October 2 Richard Croker delayed comment on the New York Democratic State convention at Saratoga saying he is out of politics and has nothing to add. He asserted he has spoken many times and will say nothing now, hoping others will believe it.
In St Louis on October 2 the state's case in the Robert M. Snyder bribery trial was nearly finished. Testimony revealed large sums of money distributed to secure votes for the Central Traction bill, alleging extensive bribery in the passage process.
The article details a man asserting involvement with Snyder over the Central Traction bill, naming Edgar A. Mephan as the conduit to councilmen and/paymaster. He alleges funds moved via Mephan and lists recipients Carroll, Gauss, and Gast with payments around 10 000 dollars each, while Frederick G. Uthoff also speaks of sizable sums and identifies payers and payees amid some confusion.
Judge Brook sentenced former Superintendent Fred W. Ames to six and a half years in the penitentiary for accepting a bribe. A fifty day stay was granted to move for a new trial.
The second day of the National Grain Dealers convention in Peoria proceeds with speeches on key issues. J. T. McCall of Minneapolis urges repeal of the duty on Canadian grain, while G. A. McCotter of Indianapolis discusses mutual fire insurance and other papers cover topics like uniform inspection and hedging against cash grain. Future sessions will address constitutional amendments and selection of officers.
The Rev. Austin W. Mann, general missionary to deaf mutes in several dioceses, will hold a service of the holy communion in the chapel of Christ Church on Sunday.
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