15 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1902
Page
1
A conference is held at Wilkes Barre today to discuss the arbitration scheme. The outcome will depend on fresh light and participation from key parties.
Samuel Gompers contends the president must be free to select arbiters, criticizing the proposed labor commission as lacking a representative of workers and failing to include labor voices in the framework.
Wilkes Barre reports a split among strikers over a new arbitration plan from coal company presidents. Miners doubt the White House panel method and fear limits on President Roosevelt choosing arbitrators. Mitchell declines to state his stance while awaiting a district presidents conference and possible convention. Nathan Straus and J P Morgan try private settlement, but Mitchell rejects backing return to work on such terms.
Washington rumors swirl as officials refuse to confirm any Roosevelt communication to John Mitchell about mine operators resuming work. President, Secretaries Root and Wright hold meetings with Morgan, Parker and Sargent, signaling near settlement while potential commission members Wright and Parker are discussed. Controversy over Pennsylvania judges and arming the commission continues amid ongoing negotiations.
Chairman Goodrich announced Senator Hanna will tour Indiana on October 23 and 24 with seven major stops including Indianapolis Terre Haute South Bend Evansville Anderson Muncie and Portland. Illness limits speeches, but a large reception and organized demonstrations are planned in Indianapolis with other cities also preparing celebrations and railway rate offers.
Socialist Labor party plans to file a petition with election officials at 4 pm on the final filing day to block the Socialist party from the state ballot. Socialists claim Democrats back the move while Socialist Party members accuse Democrats of undermining them. In the Twelfth district officials expect 1500 to 2000 Socialist votes, largely drawn from Democrats, and the second district shows Socialists aligning with Democracy. The Democrats are alleged to push Ed Gould of the Union to travel to Fort Wayne Evansville Columbus and other cities to influence Socialists away from the ticket.
The Indianapolis festival and horse show enters its second day with clear dry weather and strong attendance despite a missed coaching parade. Over 2,000 watched in grandstands and promenades, while organizers urge public support to sustain the event and build a permanent arena. The program features a long list of classes and evening events including canaries midair cycle dazzle and a busy horse show lineup.
The week’s horse show offered a gaited saddle horse class for three year olds or younger won by Ball Brothers Laura Chess with Connolly Brothers Home Rule close behind. Coach and harness events followed including four hand class won by Palmer over Ashbrook, with Limestone Belle and American Beauty in an exposed high school display. Ladies riders impressed in a test of appearance and reins mastery led by Miss Stella Raith on Governor Francis, with Crenshaw second and Mrs. Mayer’s entries notable. Eleven ponies in harness and a lively egg and spoon race provided additional spectacle, with spirited scuffles among riders adding to the afternoon’s entertainment.
Crowds of Yesterday and Last Evening larger than first day, signaling strong weekend turnout and potential for a permanent show. Local organizers report steady attendance and renewed investor optimism as box office receipts rise.
Stella Rath rides Gracefully and Surely Governor Francis in the ladies class with E R Sims’s fine horse.
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