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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1902

Page

7

Passing of the Lie 37 at Indiana Labor Convention

Special to the Indianapolis Journal Evansville report from the State Federation of Labor convention details a near fight after Factory Inspector McAbee labeled delegate Cavins a liar. Resolutions approved include boycotts against a crack trust and Detroit tobacco, support for Indianapolis Union, and calls for a factory inspector. Officers elected: Edgar A. Perkins president, George Trick first vice president, Lillie Fredericks third vice president, W. D. Staunton secretary treasurer, Derrick Peters re-elected. Delegates contributed 26 for anthracite miners.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville McAbee Cavine Geman Terre Haute Gazette Tobacco Union Union Indianapolis Tral Labor Union Ration Bar & Law Pheven Depu Presi Edgar A. Perkins George Trick Muncie Lillie Fredericks

Glass plant manager appeals for protection amid strike

Hartford City Indiana September notice shows Diamond Flint Glass Company manager W J Johnson appealing to Mayor Lucas for protection as youths from Dunkirk gather near the factory. Striking workers claim they are earning more than previously promised and plan action against the strikers.

Indianapolis Journal Hartford City Ind W. J. Johnson Diamond Flint Glass Company Lucas Dunkirk

Dentists at South Bend Hold Northern Indiana Meeting

The Northern Indiana Dental Society annual meeting convened in South Bend on Sept. 24. William A. McIlhenny gave welcome on behalf of Mayor Fogarty, who was away. Dr. W. O. Vallette of Goshen responded. Dr. F. G. Conklin presented the president's address as a banquet followed for visitors from South Bend and Mishawaka.

Indianapolis Journal South Bend Northern Indiana Dental Society William A. McIlnerny Board of Public Works Fogarty W. O. Vallette Goshen F. G. Conklin Mishawakaey F. G W. A. Lee Will M. A. Mason Fort Fayne E. Hunt Chicago Ieee

Big Glass Sale Reported in Indiana Deal

MUNCIE Ind Sept 4 word reached Leopold Mambourg secretary of the Federation Window Glass Company that it sold to the American Window Glass Jobbers Assoc 40000 boxes of window glass to ship on order this is the largest sale in years and may bring a $1400 ration. Mambourg heads for a joint Federation Independent meeting with Ion officials hoping for reorganization and more joiners. The Federation now controls most production and offices shift to Columbus. FAIRMOUNT Ind Sept 4 workers at Headley window glass refuse to desert their union delaying resumption until Oct 15. They resisted wage scale changes and pledged loyalty to Shaon their former leader. ER the Eureka co operative window glass works at Upland saw a potential plant expansion offer rejected by S B Burns president Ralph. The plant continues operations while talks unfold. Pittsburg Sept M Denny Glass Workers meeting urged by Burns to stay away from Independent factories.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Leopold Mambourg Federation Window Glass Company Federation American Window Glass Cery Mambourg Fairmount Headley Window Glass Denny L. A Hartford City Eureka Co-Operative Window Glass Works Upland S. 7 Moregage Aca Simon Burns Ralph Ac A Li A

Bottle tank to boost Ball Brothers plant output

In Muncie Indiana on a Friday morning a large new bottle tank will be started at Ball Brothers factory No 1. The upgrade will substantially increase production and will require about 2 percent more employees. The Denny men reported satisfaction with their wages and contracts with independents, signaling no breaks with manufacturers. The Burns organization may respond with a new wage scale.

Turner Hall Denny Burns Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Ball Brothers

Ice Company and Railroad Clash Over Right of Way

In Laporte Indiana the Knickerbocker Ice Company and the Chicago South Shore Railway clash over a right of way for an electric line. Ice workers tore up 600 feet of track on ice company ground after a condemnation dispute. Judge Richter granted a temporary restraining order to halt further damage and a temporary injunction is to be heard. Criminal charges followed against Knickerbocker and Ice president.

Indianapolis Journal Laporte Ind Knickerbocker Ice Company Chicago Chicago & South Shore Railway Company Michigan City Ice Company Pine Lake Chautauqua Interurban Richter Fee Company Chambers South Shore Company Justice Klockstein Julius Oh Ms W. A. Walters Ice Corporation

Middletown Nears Electric Railroad Franchise

Middletown Indiana moves toward an electric railroad branch of Union Traction Company after a franchise grant. A Daleville branch is planned with surveying finished and construction possibly starting this year. The line may extend to New Castle and Richmond to join Western Ohio Electric system. Laporte opens interurban line to Pine Lake grounds attracting over two thousand visitors as work continues toward Michigan City.

Indianapolis Journal Middletown Ind Union Traction Company M. E. C. Carpenter Anderson Daleville New Castle Richmond Western Ohio Electric Railroad Laporte Chicago & South Shore Railway Company Michigan City Baptist Assembly Here

Elkhart Residents Subscribe for Traction Line Stock

Elkhart citizens subscribe for 4000 dollars of common stock in the Winona Warsaw Elkhart South Bend Traction Company to secure construction of a Nappanee to Elkhart line. Subscriptions pay half on build and the second half by July 4, 194 if completed. The line will link Chicago Dayton and Cincinnati in a regional network.

Indianapolis Journal Elkhart Ind Winona, Warsaw, Elkhart & South Bend Traction Company Nappanee Chicago Dayton Cincinnati

Ertle murder trial defense rests in Portland case

The Ertle murder trial in Portland Indiana closed its defense evidence at 1 40 pm after four more witnesses with no rebuttal testimony. Judge Smith allotted four hours for closing arguments and the case heads to the jury by tomorrow noon. State witnesses including Chris Wine testified to threats and alleged choking of Mrs Ertle. Defense contended Mrs Ertle may have killed herself and cited epilepsy. Harvey Ertle denied the crowding and the coroner described throat wounds. Additional medical witnesses and minor witnesses testified. the evidence tended to weaken the state's case.

Indianapolis Journal Portland Ind Ertle Smith Chris Wine Hartford City Ertie John F. la Follette Oscar Harvey Ertle Bisel Brokaw John W. Hall Milton T. Jay J. F. Kidder Samuel E. Munsey Seth Brandenburg

Verdict Clears Dr John Selman in Indiana Case

In Greenfield Indiana Judge E W Feit directed a verdict for the defendant Dr John W Selman after the State failed to present sufficient evidence in the case charging criminal practice on the person of Mrs Minnie Claffey who died last January. The jury returned the verdict for the defense yesterday afternoon.

Indianapolis Journal Greenfield Ind Indiana John W. Selman Minnie Claffey Bemias E. W. Feit

Hayes Trial Near Jury in Gillespie Slaying Case

In Peru Indiana the Hayes case against John Hayes formerly of Madison for killing Clarence Gillespie at a steel mill saloon went to the jury. Hayes testified on his own behalf denying any intention to shoot Gillespie, while detailing his actions and weapon usage during the incident.

Indianapolis Jornal Peru Ind John Hayes Madison Clarence Gillespie Hayes Gillespie

Charles Jenkins Acquitted After Aug Fight In Indiana

Muncie Indiana September 4 Charles Jenkins was acquitted this morning of attempting to murder Edward Clarke in a fight last August Jenkins stabbed Clarke three times with near fatal results The court ruled Clarke was the aggressor and Jenkins used a pocket knife in self defense

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Charles Jenkins Edward Clarke Jenkins Clarke

Action Filed To Oust Marion Police Board In Quo Warranto

In Marion Indiana Amsden and Houck for John L Steller filed a quo warranto suit in Grant Circuit Court seeking a writ to force the Marion Police Board to prove authority over appointing patrolmen and directing the force. The complaint cites illegal appointments and warrants lack, and notes a $4000 fund and expected additional suits for damages. In Muncie Anna Hassler sues Charles Guinnip for 1210 alleged losses by her husband in Guinnip's gambling establishment alleging poker faro roulette and other games.

Indianapolis Journal Marion Ind Marion Metropolitan Police Board Grant Circuit Amsden & Houck John L. Steller South Marion Pat Antrim Soe P Muncie Anna L. Hassler John C. Hassler Fort Wayne Lake Erie & Western Railroad Charles C. Guinnip Guinnip South Walnut Street Hassler

Epperson Still At Large In Indiana Flight After Shooting

Laurin Epperson the Spaniard who shot Constable Arthur Householder of Mishawaka and Mrs Evans remains at large in South Bend Indiana. A large posse including Sheriff C E McCarty Deputy Sheriffs Bodkin and Cutting and Mishawaka officers Doolittle and Corcoran pursued them through the night and today learned they had passed Osceola around 4 PM. The search along the river bank continues with Elkhart police aid and shotguns.

Indianapolis Journal South Bend Ind Laurin Epperson Arthur Householder Mishawaka Twin Branches Evans C. E. McCarty Harley McCarty W. T. Lott Alexander Bodkin James Cutting J. H. Doolittle

Despondent wife fatally shoots self in Muncie home

Mrs Fanny Rentfrow, despondent over her husband’s illness and long standing spinal disease, shot herself in her parents East North Street home at 10 this morning and died instantly. The incident occurred while she was alone. the jury returned a verdict of suicide.

Indianapolis Journal Muncie Ind Fanny Rentfrow Perry Rentfrow Joseph Randall East North Street Ree Poland

Obituary notices from Rushville area underscore local loss

Alexander Matney aged eighty six pioneer citizen of Rush county died of paralysis at his Glenwood home at 10 this morning six children and widow survive he owned a large farm with a residence in James creek bottoms funeral Friday Salt Creek Church interment Salt Creek Cemetery John Ryan Jr aged seventy one died this morning in West First street of liver trouble born in County Kerry Ireland he was a railroad builder funeral Friday Catholic church interment Calvary Cemetery widow and four children William C Arnett aged seventy two died last night near Arlington of Brights disease lived in Rush county most of life influential Republican wife and one daughter funeral Arlington Methodist Church tomorrow morning at 10 burial Arlington East Hull Cemetery

Indianapolis Journal Rushville Ind Alexander Matney Rush County Glenwood James Creek Bottoms Salt Creek Church Harvey Wright Salt Creek Cemetery John Ryan, Jr West First Street County Kerry Ireland Catholc Father Logan Calvary Cemetery William C. Arnett Arlington Bright Arlington Methodist Church A. J. Sargent Arlington East Hull Cemetery Fairmount John Tomlinson J. W. Patterson Winchester John Hinshaw Highland County Ohio Indiana Evansville John Nugent Jeffersonvile Dublin Isabelle Pritlow Robert Pritlow Virginia Shelbyville Wills Law Flatrock Flatrock Christian Church Franklin William D. Terhune Thet Kenown

Deaths Across Indiana Chronicle Recent Typhoid and War-Era Ills

Reports from Fairmount Winchester Evansville Dublin Shelbyville and Franklin note multiple deaths aged seniors and middle aged. Causes include typhoid fever bronchial illness senile debility and complications from age. Several profiles mention prior public service and family survivors.

Indiana Veteran Regiment Holds 130th Reunion in Kokomo

In Kokomo Indiana Mrs Esther Hester dies in Marion area heart disease. The 130th Indiana Infantry held its annual reunion at G A R Hall with about eighty survivors attending. The unit served from 1864. muster had 1010 men, fewer than 150 lived to discharge. Mayor Brouse gave the welcome address.

Indianapolis Journal Kokomo Ind Indiana Infantry Charles Parish Wabash Perry Howard Hamilton Madison Jay Grant Huntington Wells G. A

Terre Haute Glass Industry Gains Momentum

Terre Haute Indiana notes a rush of glass workers as factories expand capacity after a ten day revival. Secretary Duncan of the Commercial Club estimates the city’s short housing stock at six hundred, despite a thousand new worker dwellings last year. Many new workers move away from their families to take jobs.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Duncan Commercial Club

Washington man fights deer attack in Indiana pasture

Evansville report says John Hayes of Washington Indiana escaped death after a deer charged him in a pasture. He grabbed the animal by the antlers to slow it, was gored in the face, and sustained serious injuries with uncertain recovery.

Indianapolis Journal Evansville Ind John Hayes Washington

Accident Fatality In Indiana Forest Hunt Ends Life

Osgood. Earl Ferather was shot and killed instantly when hunter John Radican discharged a gun returning home after a day out. Bluffs Bluffton. The Donald Oil Company was formed with $60,000 capital by Lafay ette Williams and three sons of Chicago. W A Kunkle of Bluffton and W S Tate of Montpelier join, Tate selling 900 acres of Blackford county leases with twenty two wells and a daily production of fifty barrels.

Indianapolis Journal Osgood Ind Earl Ferather John Radican Radican Ferather Bluffton Donald Oil Company Lafayette Williams Chicago W. A. Kunkle W. Tate Montpelier Tate Blackford County

Swine Plague Wrecks South Central Indiana Hogs

Winchester officials report a swine plague sweeping the south central part of the county. Local veterinarians warn losses will amount to thousands of dollars as herds decline and农 health concerns rise in the region.

Indianapolis Journal Winchester Ind Degard

Lawrenceburg Man Killed by Big Four Train in Cincinnati

Joseph Shears of Lawrenceburg Ind was run over and killed instantly by a Big Four passenger train at Central Union Station Cincinnati He left a widow and three small children.

Lawrenceburg Ind Joseph Shears Central Union Station Cincinnati

Local notices of rescues thefts and elections across Indiana towns

MUNCIE Exalted ruler Charles D Grafton rescued a domestic girl from fire at his home smothering flames with a rug and suffering burns. SOUTH BEND Mrs Arthur Wrightsman seeks her kidnapped son traced to Elkhart. LAGRANGE Dr Arthur L Griffin arrested for practicing medicine without license. FORT WAYNE Fort Wayne Oil and Supply sold to Atlantic Refining for 30000 by local investors. MARION City Council appoints new library board members. WINCHESTER Preparations for Indiana 124th Infantry reunion in Oct. VINCENNES Adams Dunbar and Sebastian jailed for horse theft at Newton. Crumpacker speaks in Monon. athletic association formed at Monon High School.

Muncie Charles D. Grafton Arthur Wrightsman Plymouth Elkhart Topeka Fort Wayne Fort Wayne Oiland Supply Company Atlantic Refining Company Cleveland E. W. Puckett W. F. Eger S. B. Fleming W. J. Vesey Fisher Brothers C. H. Worden Marion J. H. Forest George A. H. Shideler Rev. Gogtae P. Torrence James 8 Starr W. C. Raymond Winchester Indiana Infantry Indiana Battery Vincennes Charles H. Adams Harry L. Dunbar Harry Sebastian Bicknell Roscoe Jones Newton Monon Crumpacker Monon High School

Nash municipal code review by Ohio Senate proceedings

The Ohio Senate as a committee of the whole finished considering the Nash municipal code in Columbus. The bill was reported with a recommendation to pass and a vote was set for next Monday at noon. The franchise clause was struck, a three member commission to study franchises was authorized, and council salaries were set at 100 dollars per year plus 5 dollars per 1 000 inhabitants over 5 000.

Columbus Senate General Assembly House Code

Cleveland murder duo tied to quarrel over money

Mrs. Charles Heffner of 134 Franklin Hill was shot to death in Cleveland Ohio and her husband severely wounded in a probable homicide by Ludwig Sediasyk a frequent visitor. Authorities cite a money transaction dispute as the motive though details are incomplete as a second shot struck Heffner.

Boer generals issue world appeal for Boer relief

Amsterdam report says Botha De Wet and Delarey call for aid after wars ruin the small Boer nation. They urge charitable contributions from Europe and America to help destitute families, orphans and education, while thanking supporters of concentration camp victims. Signed by the three generals.

Amsterdam Botha de Wet Delarey South Africa England Great Britain Europe America Beor Nation General Delarey London Hague Henry Phipps Arthur White Rotterdam Arnold White Phipps New York Southampton Carnegie Steel Company Lehman Kruger

German tariff deadlock deepens as Posadowsky-Wehner objects

Berlin reports a tariff stalemate as the interior secretary Count Von Posadowsky-Wehner declares the government will not accept the bill amended at the first reading. The Reichstag tariff committee then revotes meat and animal duties to the original first reading rates, countering theer's objections.

Berlin Reichstag Interior Count von Posadowsky-Wehner Reichstag Tariff Committee Coun von Posadowsky-Wehner

Will of Queen Marie Henriette Opens in Brussels

The will of Marie Henriette Queen of the Belgians was opened. It directs burial beside her son and forbids a public lying in state. She bequeaths twelve horses to her private secretary Baron Goffinet who received a new commandership in the Order of Leopold. Other bequests are private.

Brussels Marie Henriette Baron Goffinet Leopold Todo Leopold

Chinese force defeats Boxers near Cheng-Tu-Fu

Viceroy Tseng leads two Shan-Si province guard battalions to victory outside Cheng-Tu-Fu. Chinese Foreign Office reports no serious oppression in Shan-Si military actions and says rebel activity reports are exaggerated.

Peking China Tseng Shan-Si Cheng-Tu-Fu Chinese Foreign Office

International News Roundup From Atlantic Telegraphs

Evelyn Baldwin sails on the Germanic from Liverpool to New York. General De Wet mourns his son's death, sapping Boer spirits. Vatican names Monsignor Falconio to Washington. Cologne congress forms an international labor bureau to aid women workers and curb white lead and phosphorus use. General Booth sails Sept 27 for the United States and Canada, planning 25 U S and 11 Canada meetings with Governors Nash and Yates and Senator Hanna as chairs.

Evelyn Baldwin Baldwin-Zeigler Liverpool New York General de Wet South Africa Vatican Diomede Falconio United States Washington International Congress For Legislative Protection Cologne International Labor Bureau General Booth Salvation Army London Exeter Hall

Chicago sportsman Hoffman dies at 103 Washington

Chicago figure M A Hoffman a sportsman brewer and politician dies at his home from apoplexy born to pioneer George Hoffman in 11 and served as president of the Illinois State Sportsman's Association from 1892 promoting the first grand American handicap for trap shooters at Garfield Park in 184 Rich mond Virginia notices Eliza Beth Dallas Tucker daughter of George M Dallas former vice president under Polk dies at Bedford City Virginia born in 18

Chicago W. Hoffman Washington Boulevard Hoffman George Hoffman Illinois State Sportsman's Association Garfield Park Richmond Elizabeth Dallas Tucker George M. Dallas Philadelphia United States Polk Bedford City Tucker

World’s Fair Names Chief of Sculpture

ST. LOUIS September 4 Frederick Welling ton Ruckstuhl has been named chief of sculptors for the world’s fair. He will direct the modeling of novelties and sculptures. Ruckstuhl is a sculptor of distinction and traces his ancestry to a French Huguenot family.

ST. Louis Frederick Wellington Ruckstuhl Focnans Buetuhl

Fourth annual convention of Retail Druggists in Cleveland

The National Association of Retail Druggists holds its fourth annual convention in Cleveland with about 300 delegates. Cut-rate drug stores are slated as the convention’s central topic of discussion.

Cleveland National Association of Retail Druggists

Prairie Fire Threatens Belle Fourche Residents

A raging prairie fire near Belle Fourche Wyoming endangers the town with the entire population fighting the blaze. Reports from Aladdin twenty miles west indicate the fire is destructive and the community mobilizes to defend homes and property as crews battle the flames.

Belle Fourche 8. D Aladdin Wyoming

Erupting Souffriere Volcano Described As Red Cauliflower Cloud

KINGSTOWN Island of St Vincent Sept 22 The Souffriere eruption produced a dazzling efflorescing cloud at 6 PM that rose and changed color from black to gray to silver, then burst into a red cauliflower-like bloom. The display lasted about fifteen minutes and was harmless. Cable repairs between St Lucia and St Vincent and Grenada faced unprecedented difficulties. One end of the St LuciaSt Vincent link rests in eighteen hundred fathoms of water. St Lucia between St Vincent and Martinique lies about forty miles away and has had no tremors, while detentions and rumblings reached St Kitts and Trinidad about one hundred miles distant.

Kingstown Island of St. Vincent St. Lucia St. Vincent Grenada Martinique St. Kitts Trinidad 4

Mexico City earthquake shakes city splintering pipes

An earthquake felt yesterday afternoon cracked many buildings in Mexico City and today police report water pipes bursting in several streets. The quake was sharp at Puebla causing alarm and disturbances were felt eastward to Vera Cruz and other Gulf coast towns.

Mexico City Puebla Vera Cruz Gulf of Mexico

Tariff Reformers and the Economy Debate

An Indianapolis Journal reader criticizes tariff reformers for want of clarity and logic. The letter contrasts Democrat free traders who seek revenue only with Republican protectionists who demand both revenue and protection and warns against indiscriminate tariffs on imported goods while defending domestic manufacturing interests.

Cantor Seeks 10000 Damages Over Beard Loss After Streetcar Fall

Simon Kurtz, a New York cantor, sues a city street railway company for 10000 claiming a fall caused him to shave his beard, hindering his ability to perform duties in the synagogue and observe church rules.

New York Simon Kurtz Kurtz

Charges Filed Against New York Fire Chief Croker

Charges against Edward F. Croker chief of the New York fire department were served today. They allege incompetency in managing great fires conversion of public property to private use and conduct as an officer prejudicial to discipline. He is directed to appear for trial next Monday.

New York New York Fire Department Edward F. Croker

Notable Louisville Dentist Found Dead in Home

Dr. George Seymour, a prominent Louisville dentist, was found dead from asphyxiation in his West Chestnut Street residence. The apartment gas had been turned on. the coroner ruled death a self-inflicted case.

Louisville George 8. Seymour West Chestnut Street

Strike of 400 Peoria coopers demands wage rise

Four hundred coopers in Peoria whisky barrel shops began a strike to day seeking a one percent wage increase. The demand was submitted three months ago and the strike was started without notice to the employers.

Peoria

American woman finds Postum ends coffee woes in Germany

An American living in Munich describes her coffee intolerance and dyspepsia. After trying various remedies she switches to Postum Food Coffee, noting improved digestion and calmer nerves. Her daughter also adopts Postum, and they plan to continue using it.

Munich Germany Dr. 8 Almort

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