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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1902

Page

3

Parade of Native Tribes and Fraternal Groups in Colorful March

A detailed parade report describes mounted staff led by Commander Negrey and a grand float featuring the Red Men with tomahawks and feathered regalia. It notes numerous tribes and divisions in line, including Winamac Erie Itasca Red Cloud Hiawatha Comanche Tishimingo Pokagon and more, with counts of men in each enrollment. Prizes were awarded for appearance and turnout to Forrest Camp Modern Woodmen and other groups, with notable first prizes of silk flags and a special $5 flag prize. An advisory committee tallied participants as Admiral George Brown and others supervised the event.

Fae Kruger Negrey Com. Do Tut Tutewller Dr. Fiske Alonzo Graham William Flynn Nathan P. Washburn Zeppaie Jenner Guy A. Boyle C. E. Day Winamac Tribe Erie Tribe Itasca Tripe Red Cloud Hiawatha Comanche Tishimingo Pokagon Order of Hibernians P. H. McNellis Aeast Datahal J. H. Haught Order of Ulda Ostala Grove Tal Lincoln Klorike Manila Woodmen of America Marion Camp Forrest Camp Atlas Rural Cumberland Joseph G. Bruce Father Mathew Boys’ Brigade Zouaves Boys’ Brigade Central Christian Church George Brown Ia. J. C. Anderson Lieut Campbell Thon Journal Father Mathew Te Boys’ Brigade Central Christian Churc Sotek Seasndlanle Ag Druids Meridian Grove Maple Grove Atlas Camp Twenlty Reighe

Attendance Strong at Weather Affected Horse Show Boxes

A good crowd attended last night’s horse show despite poor weather and many box parties not being held. The overall attendance was solid, with several boxes partly filled and spectators enjoying the event in spite of conditions.

Weather Outlook for Friday and Saturday in Midwest and Ohio

Forecast for Friday and Saturday calls for fair weather in Indiana Illinois and Ohio. Warmer in northern portions with light to fresh northeast winds turning southeast. Local observations on Thursday. Plus. W S Blythe, Section Director.

Washington Indiana Ilinois North Ohio

Movements of Steamers Across Major Ports

Shipping notices list arrivals and departures with ports such as Queenstown New York Plymouth Cherbourg and Lizard. Vessels include Altonia Noordland Majestic La Tou taine Carthaginian Blucher Auguste Champagne Rhynget and other steamers with routes to Boston Philadelphia Havre Hamburg Southampton Cherbourg and New York.

Queenstown Altonia Boston Liverpool Noordland Philadelphia Majestic New York la Tou- Taine Havre Fuerst Bismarck Hamburg Carthaginian Southampton Plymouth Auguste Cherbourg Blucher Lizard la Champagne Aaetvens Rotter Fos New

Notable patrons fill boxes at opening show despite bad weather

A crowd attended the opening show with many in somber attire. Names of guests fill multiple boxes including families of Kuhn, Pfaff, Atkins, Kackley, Brown, Levey, and others. Notable guests included Dr. Kyle, Mr. and Mrs. Bookwalter, and Mayor Bookwalter, among many out-of-town attendees from Chicago Syracuse Davenport and Metamora.

August Kuhn Edna Kuhn Stella Rauh Carl J. O. Kyle G. Pfaff Agnes Duncan Pearl Haynes Margaret le EB. C. Atkins Emma Atkins and Reid Kackley Harry Coffin Ola Smith Fletcher Birch Charlotte Scott Clarence Coffin A. Kiefer Barrett Moxley Gertrude Wober George Pattison Louis H. Levey Fred M. Ayres Katherine Ayres Hoegh Minneapolis Almirall Benedict New York Arbill Arthur Smith Mary Wilson Helen Rockwood Oscar Schmidt Robert Foster Ralph Lemcke Ernst Burford Carrieot W. W. Keene G. E. Hunt John T. Brush Lennard Metamora Fred Wiley G. E. Morss Samuel Murdock Lafayette Josephine Morss Harry Drew Brecount Cincinnati Whitney Muncie George N. Catterson John Thomson Phil M.son Mary Sayles Mary Wadsworth Davenport Bookwalter Frank Noll G. M. Sanborn Louis A. Kinsey Raymond P. van Camp W. B. White Cleveland Lucius B. Swift Mortimer Levering A. R. Thompson Charles Robins Peck John M. Judah Aoere J. Brandon

Lunar eclipse draws crowds at Festival Field fair

Festival Field drew thousands after dark as gates opened at seven. About 4,000 attended the horse show by 8:30 while side shows sold well despite rain. The total lunar eclipse became the night's sensational feature drawing many to the moon lookouts.

Festival Field Daniel Canary

Out-of-Town Crowds At City Carnival And Station

Large turnout from surrounding towns for a city carnival with many travelers at Union Station. The interurban electric lines carried the majority of visitors while the station sheds were crowded but not jammed. An overflow crowd remained as several thousand departed by train, with steam service anticipated.

Union Station

Lafayette Fall Festival draws 10000 visitors and crowds

Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Lafayette Indiana reports the third day of the merchants fall festival with about 10000 visitors, great enthusiasm and enormous crowds at prize drawings. Officials expect the carnival to become an annual affair and the most successful ever held.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Merchants

Farce in Puerto Rico registrations amid federal exclusion

In San Juan on October 16, Federals were barred from registrations across most islands as a council order placed Republicans on election boards. Violent incidents occurred at several towns including Aguidilla, Corozol, Vieques, and Mayaguez with injuries but no deaths. Police guarded Vieques booths and thousands protested arrests and charges.

San Juan P. R Islands Executive Council Viques Cayaye Aguidilla Corozol Vieques Mayaguez

Treasury Secretary Buys Government Bonds Rumor

Rumor on the New York Stock Exchange claims the secretary of the treasury purchased government bonds totaling 15 million dollars. A syndicate allegedly planned to sell a block of 10 to 15 million in percent bonds to the secretary at a price believed to be around.

New York The Stock Exchange Today Secretary of the Treasury

Tragedy Ties Homestead Death to Jailhouse Case

Adelaide Cawyer aged seven years died at South New Hospital following injuries from the Homestead tragedy. The incident, the fifth in a week, led to Charles Caw being jailed in Allegheny County pending charge of the deed as the investigation continues.

Bet Taetirg Adelaide South New Hospital Charles Caw Alleghany Cera

Condensed Milk Brand Endures Forty Five Years

A brief note on a brand of condensed milk popular with soldiers in varied climates. Established in 1857, the brand has stood the test of time for forty five years, offering its product in forms like Softee tea chocolate.

Alaska Philippines

Beveridge on Trusts Heralds Republican Effort to Purge Evils

A Bridgeport meeting led by Senator Beveridge and chaired by Senator Platt opened the Republican campaign. Beveridge denounced trusts for higher consumer prices lower wages and overcapitalization and praised Republican action to curb them naming organized labor as a force to influence policy. He cited coal strikes as a solved issue under a Republican president.

Bridgeport Conn Albert J. Beveridge Indiana Platt Connecticut Senator Beveridge Beveridge

Coal Mines to Resume as Markets Brace for Release

Mining will be resumed and miners urged to return promptly. Officials speak of a long, difficult adjustment and the need to press all coal-carrying capacity into service. Market observers note wholesale coal prices ease, with soft coal dropping to 8 dollars and anthracite retail prices holding around 20 to 21 dollars.

E. B. Thomas The Erie Road Olyphant Truesdale Fowler Underwood Thomas Mr. Morgan Roosevelt New York C. Greer Peoria, I Board of Trade Wall Street Bishop Spalding Peoria

Arbiters Chosen for Anthracite Strike in Pittsburg

Pittsburg on October 16 reports that the men chosen to arbitrate the anthracite coal strike are regarded as satisfactory by local miners and labor groups. Uriah Bellingham, acting president of the Pittsburg district of the United Mine Workers, said the commissioners are sufficiently removed from coal production and intelligent enough to judge the miners' case.

Pittsburg Uriah Bellingham United Mine Workers

Coal commission member Watkins from Scranton long connected to Simpson firm

Thomas H. Watkins, named to the President's coal commission for mining knowledge, formerly with Simpson & Watkins led by C. D. Simpson. Born in West Pittston, he has lived in Scranton. He sold coal interests to Temple Iron, is a millionaire with holdings in Mexican Central, Alamo Gordo and Northern Railroad, plus South and West mining ties.

Scranton Thomas H. Watkins President's Coal Commission Simpson & Watkins C. D. Simpson Watkins West Pittston Simpson and Watkins Temple Iron Company Mexican Central and Alamo Gordo and Northern Railroad Company South West Mexican Central

Edgar E. Clark Coal Arbitration Board Member and Conductor Leader

Edgar E. Clark of Cedar Rapids, a longtime coal arbitration board member, has led the Order of Railway Conductors as grand chief conductor since 1890. Born February 18, 186, in Lima, Ohio, he moved west in 172 and rose from brakeman to Denver & Rio Grande conductor. He married Lavinia Jenkins in Ogden and has four children. Clark is a Republican.

Cedar Rapids Edgar E. Clark Coal Arbitration Board Order of Railway Conductors Lima Denver & Rio Grande Order of Way Denver Rochester N. Y Ogden Lavinia Jenkins Clark

Bishop Spalding Permits No Comment On Strike Arbitration

Peoria report: Bishop John Lancaster Spalding, one of six named by the President to arbitrate the anthracite strike differences, was seen tonight and said he could not say anything of importance on the matter.

Peoria John Lancaster Spalding

Unnamed Local Official Responds to Appointment News

A local figure expresses gratitude for a potential presidential appointment, stating readiness to serve if selected. The note emphasizes the honor and duty such an office would entail and shows willingness to accept should the President deem them worthy.

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Parker attends mining engineers meeting in New Haven

Edward W. Parker of the United States Geological Survey, named to the coal strike arbitration commission by President Roosevelt, attends the American Institute of Mining Engineers meeting in New Haven. He declines to discuss the appointment but is expected to accept. Parker reads a paper at the convention.

New Haven Conn Edward W. Parker United States Geological Survey Coal Strike Arbitration Commission Roosevelt American Institute of Mining Engineers Parker Arbitration Commission Convention of Mining Engineers

General John M. Wilson Accepts Strike Commission Seat

General John M. Wilson, retired U S A, named by the President as a strike commission member, called on Secretary Root and announced his acceptance of the appointment.

Washington John M. Wilson Root

NO OVERPLUS OF MINERS IN SCRANTON REGION

Ten thousand unionists have left the Scranton area after a major mine strike. Of ninety eight collieries operated by the major rail and mine companies only two remain temporarily nonoperational. About forty workers are underground for repairs in some pits while others are reopening. Most mines will run at full capacity, reducing conflict risk between union and nonunion workers. A local leader says the union aims to win over nonunionists rather than push them out.

Scranton Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Delaware & Hudson Temple Erie Ontario & Western Companies Butler Pittston Halistead Duryea

Reading Coal and Iron Company Moves to Resume Mining

Greater activity at Philadelphia offices signals an early resumption of anthracite mining after a five month strike. The Reading Company plans to deploy 12,000 of its 23,000 coal cars to the mines and rehire nearly 5,000 car handlers. Thirty barges with 1,140 ton capacity each are readied at Port Richmond, and tugs are being returned to support operations.

Philadelphia Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company Reading Company Reading Port Richmond

Coal shipments ease as Reading Railroad moves large tonnage

Reading Pa October 16 Since Monday night the Reading Railroad has brought down from the Schuylkill region 359 coal cars equal to 16770 tons the largest quantity shipped in any seventy two hours to the strike It is evident there is an easier zone in the coal market judging by shipments Some coal shipped last night was released from storage A lively movement of empty coal cars flows through the city toward the coal region

Reading Reading Railroad Company Schuylkill Region

Coal fleet collision sinks vast Ohio River cargo

Catlettsburg Kentucky reports 150000 bushels of bituminous coal lost after the towboat Fred Wilson struck a dike two miles above the city. Eleven barges sank and several others were cut loose and floated downstream, finally secured after a hard struggle.

Catlettsburg Pittsburg Ohio River Here Fred Wilson

Coal dealers worry on anthracite resumption outlook

New York October 16 reports say coal dealers who bet on future delivery of soft coal are panicking over the speed of resumption in the anthracite fields. Large lots have been dumped. bituminous prices slipped from about 10 to 9.5 a ton while domestic anthracite sizes stay at 18 to 20 a ton.

New York

Miners Strike Spreads at Mineral Coal Mines

Seven hundred men stopped work at the Southwestern Improvement Company mines in Mineral Kansas, in a sympathy strike. They protested the company’s refusal to pay engineers per the union scale, with the Missouri Kansas Texas Railway controlling the mines.

Parsons, Kan Southwestern Improvement Company Mineral Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway

Tamaqua Letter Says Strikers Favor Quick Return to Work

The rank and file of the strikers prefer calling a convention to approve the operators plan and resume work. Men say they tire of living on a dollar weekly and would return to labor immediately. They question the union’s aid, noting married men receive about one dollar weekly and single men about 7½ cents, while contributions pour in yet pay little to workers. Leaders and nonworkers would oppose ending the strike, but many would vote to resume.

Tamaqua

Tributes to Roosevelt as coal strike settles in U S

London editors praise the apparent U S coal strike compromise and arbitration by masters. Westminster Gazette calls it a notable personal triumph for the President and Morgan, noting stock prices strengthen at market open. The Standard cites relief for British consumers.

London United States Great Britain Westminster Gazette Stock Exchange J. Pierpont Morgan England Standard

Roosevelt Impact Echoed Across Papers on Labor Action

Editorials in The Daily News and Daily Chronicle hail Roosevelt's coal strike mediation as a landmark lesson for British statesmen. The Times lauds his decisive, unprecedented government role, elevating his prestige and signaling broader issues. Vienna's Zeit praises Roosevelt as a guardian of the oppressed and suggests his approach could force intervention in cross border labor conflicts.

Daily News The Daily Chronicle Roosevelt Daily Telegreph Uni Atlantic the Times Mitchell Vienna United States Zest Gladstone Zeit

Retail Liquor Dealers Split On Prohibition In Navy and Canteens

National Association of Retail Liquor Dealers adopted resolutions opposing total prohibition aboard ships and at navy yards while backing temperance efforts. They favor a canteen for soldiers and push for a uniform liquor license law. A model bill will be prepared by a committee including Debar Chase Snyder and Weld to weed out disorderly operators.

Washington National Association of Retail Liquor Dealers Cincinnati National Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Association Freiberg Joseph Debar Charles Chase Louisville D. L. Snyder New York William E. Weld Boston

Cuban American treaty faces Cabinet approval debate

In Havana on October 16, businessmen expect Cabinet approval of the U S Cuban commercial treaty and quick submission to Congress. Congress may balk over coaling stations and Platt amendment enforcement while the Bliss tariff schedule limits duties for others and offers the United States a 3 percent Cuban duty cut.

Havana Palma United States Congress Cuba Washington House of Representatives

Negro Question Stirs Republican Views in South Carolina

Charleston Oct 16 Capt John G Caspers U S district attorney and Republican national committeeman expresses views on race in party politics. He says political organization by racial lines conflicts with the American system and that Negro rights should be respected when based on intelligence and character, not color. He argues the South should not be all white or all black in the party and condemns Northern pressure toward a racially exclusive party.

Charleston D. C Republican Party Alabama North Carolina John G. Capers United States South

Robbers Identified In Mead Brothers Attempted Theft

Cleveland police identified two men in the Mead brothers robbery attempt in Lorain county. Frank C. Gramville, now dead, lived in Cleveland and was married. his wife cried on seeing his photo. James Tracy, tied to Illinois, was described as a nine year college graduate who drifted into crime. Casey and a fourth member were bound over to the grand jury.

Cleveland, O Old Mead Brothers Lorain County Frank C. Gramville Cleveland James Tracy Illinois Chi Nts Ilinois Casey Grand Jury

National W C T U Convention Opens in Atland Maine

In Atland Maine on October 16 the national W C T U begins with 300 state delegates already present. Public meetings were held in churches as the week opened, with Greenwood of New York named national superintendent of work.

Atland

Purdue Ten Struggles Hint at Poor Season Ahead

Purdue football morale drops after a Chicago defeat as the team winds toward the Illinois game. Coach Best seeks a turnaround with limited players fit for action, while captain Leslie may return at quarter and Allen at halfback.

Franklin College Faces A Struggled Season Lineup Shifts

Franklin Indiana October 16coach Whitesides and captain Webb battle to field a competitive Franklin College football team as players withdraw weekly. Star end Sellers bows out with rheumatism leaving candidates light and inexperienced. Despite setbacks Whitesides expects a winning season by fall. Earlham College to play Miami University at Dayton with practice paying off. High School and Earlham second teams meet as local prep schedules shift with changes in business college squad after Peacock leaves and Hill is hurt.

Indianapolis Journal Franklin Ind Whitesides Webb Franklin College Sellers Brown Rochester Indiana C. H. Hall Phi Delta Theta Fraternity E. F. White White Phi Delta Theta Charles Jewett Greenwood Byron Demming Hopewell 8. K. Buick Indianapolis Friends of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority Richmond Earlham College Dayton Miami University Oxford Quakers Earlham Ihtstown Union City Business College Peacock Hill

Peacock Leaves Indiana Football Star to Join Michigan Sugar Refiner

Levi Peacock, famed Indiana football figure at Earlham College, has moved to Michigan to accept a position at a large sugar refinery. He recently coached and played for Richmond Business College and is likely to retire from the sport.

Indianapolis Journal Richmond Ind Levi Peacock Indiana Earlham College Michigan Richmond Business College

The Mule and the Buzzard

A Times Democrat reminiscence recounts a Teche country tale about an old Cajun, his mule, and a benevolent plot to buy a new animal. The mule seems dead yet lives, described in a rambling vignette where a buzzard observes a single broken eye, tying to a long memory of loss and strange mercy.

New Orleans

Oldest readers sought for $700 gold giveaway

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey offers $700 in gold to the oldest living man and woman readers who submit stories of health benefits and birth details. Entries require age, birth date, place of birth, witness signature, a photo, and a reference, with awards ranging from $50 to $5 for top ages.

Duffy’s Duffy's Rochester Duffy N. Sas Duffy Malt Whiskey Co N. Y

Mule and family story ends in wild ride to church

A rambling tale recalls a mule bucking and dragging a family toward the bayou after a wife strikes the beast's tail. The doctor questions the morality of the escape while the narrator recounts the near disaster and the mule's stubborn endurance.

Meeting of Doctors in Kansas City Features Medicine Talk

The Mississippi Valley Medical Association held a general session in Kansas City on October 16. Hugh T. Patrick of Chicago delivered the keynote on Medicine while committees began nominating officers. The medical section heard papers by Dr. George F. Butler Alma Mich Dr. John Jyler Streator Ill and others. In the surgical section essays were presented by Dr. Charles E. Barnett Fort Wayne Ind and Dr. H. O. Walker Detroit.

Kansas City Mississippi Valley Medical Association Hugh T. Patrick Chicago George F. Butler Alma Mich John Jyler Streator W. B. Bletcher Indianapolis Charles E. Barnett Fort Wayne Ind H. O. Walker Detroit

Thirty-One Years Later Guilty In Evergreen Killing

In Evergreen Alabama Circuit Court Albert Brown colored, sixty six, was found guilty of killing Levi Brown in 1871 and sentenced to life imprisonment. Three eyewitnesses testified to the fatal knife wound though Brown claimed nonpresence. The jury returned a guilty verdict with life punishment.

Evergreen Ala Albert Brown Levi Brown Brown

Big Meeting for Shaw and Ballot Printing

A state election ballot printing is underway at W. B. Burford with 1,700,000 ballots to be delivered to county clerks. Charlies E. Wilson confirms registration of ballot packages for prompt delivery. W. D. Bynum will attend an event on October 0 at 635 QE So, with dates for his itinerary to be announced soon.

W. B. Burford State Printing Board Charlies E. Wilson Durbin State Committee W. D. Bynum Speakers' Bureau Mr. Bynum

New Republican Club Formed in Third Ward Third Precinct

A Republican club is organized in the third precinct of the Third ward with J. A. Pritchard elected president and J. M. Jefferson vice president. The group will hold meetings on Tuesdays and Fridays at 30 West Twenty-first street.

Third Ward J. A. Pritchard J. M. Jefferson West Twenty-first Street

Prohibition Ticket Filed After County Convention Changes

Prohibitionists yesterday filed their county and tickets with the county clerk as changes were made on the pivot since the convention.

Obituary notices from multiple cities dated Oct 16

A compilation of obituaries from ABE RINGFIELD OHIO to BEATTYVILLE detailing deaths of veterans politicians bankers ministers and public figures aged from fifty seven to eighty six with notes on Civil War service national guard roles and affiliations in G A R Masonic circles and references to notable contemporaries and institutions. The items include references to Charles Ham Melville Fuller Chicago Inter Ocean William Harman Brown Charlies Porter Penny Nickerson and others with brief biographical highlights and service status.

Abe Ringfield Oomnthony Leutenant Twenty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry Third Ohio National Guard Charles Anthony William Harman Brown Brown Brothers & Co Wall Street Washington Charlies Porter National Arlington Cemetery Newton Mass Ptnny Nickerson Odrasduricl

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