28 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1902
Page
1
Citizens of Boston petition the state supreme court seeking appointment of receivers for corporations controlling anthracite coal output. They demand relief as fuel is scarce and dear, asking receivers to run mines and railways and the court to fix prices.
A Boston rally seeks court relief from coal shortages and high prices. A bill in equity asks the Supreme Court to appoint a receiver for major coal and railroad firms including Philadelphia and Reading, Lehigh Valley, Delaware Lackawanna and Western, Delaware and Hudson, New York Ontario and Western, Erie, Pennsylvania Coal, and Philadelphia Iron and Coal. The compact argues the public must get coal and transport out of mine regions and that a court could appoint receivers to run the system. A subpoena will be issued Monday with a November return likely.
Anthracite coal in Indianapolis lists at 12 dollars per ton, about a five percent rise from normal. Bituminous coal up five cents per ton as the Indianapolis Coal Exchange notes strong demand and a soft coal shortage. Limited anthracite stock, estimated at 300 to 400 tons, signals a pending hard coal shortage until strikes settle. Prices are roughly five cents higher than last winter’s schedules, with specifics for various districts and coke types following.
A New York coal dealer said the coal famine makes fixed prices impossible and hotels and offices will be supplied regardless of cost, even if it requires paying $1 a ton. Schools in Manhattan reportedly have coal to last a month into winter, while miners remain on strike and operators blame strikers for shortages. In Washington, officials note ample coal for the Navy and no danger to the projected supply.
The article notes Admiral Bradford secured about 100000 tons of coal spread across coaling stations and navy yards with iron clad contracts ensuring supply during a winter Caribbean maneuver. Coal cost ranged near 3.25 dollars per ton and contracts promise similar future pricing, supporting steady Navy provisions despite shortages.
President John Mitchell and Secretary-Treasurer W B Wilson of the United Mine Workers of America arrive in Pittsburgh and go into conference at the Hotel Henry. Mitchell says nothing major will be transacted as they review routine business before the session continues on page 2.
Eight Duquesne workers were badly burned and two died after an explosion at Carnegie furnace top in Duquesne. Rescuers found them unconscious around the bell with charred faces and scorched heads. all residents of Duquesne, described as Slavs.
Miss Biggar issued a statement through her lawyer Samuel I Frankenstein denying any conspiracy in the Bennett will matter. She says she will not flee yet sought bail. She claims she knew nothing of a health department certificate when Justice Stanton tried to file it, and alleges Mr. Young influenced Stanton to fix a legal form, creating complications. she is reportedly somewhere in New York City.
Senate committee on Pacific islands and Porto Rico finished hearings in Honolulu and sailed to Hilo after a luau hosted by Delegate and Mrs. Wilcox. About 20 guests attended including all committee members and many women in the party. Senator Burton proposed the toast to ex Queen Liliuokalani before later toasting the U.S. president.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Greencastle Ind Sept 27 Senator Beveridge addressed a packed opera house after a Republican county convention crowd remained despite rain He urged young men to reject demagoguery pursue rational policy and stay true to conscience stressing Americans should seek practical reforms not popularity
A long political speech extols the Republican record of restraint and truthfulness. It defends trust regulation, monetary policy, and opposition to demagoguery while urging students to base future politics on fact, reason, and patriotism. The speaker cautions against shifting with fleeting popular sentiment and calls for steadfast leadership.
Senator Charles W. Fairbanks opened Vigo county campaign with a two hour Terre Haute rally praising local and state Republican candidates. The Armory on East Wabash Avenue hosted a large crowd despite drizzle as leaders and speakers lauded unity and the ticket. The event featured prominent locals including Elias Holiday James Barcus and Daniel Storms, with leaders pledging support for every Republican candidate.
Senator Fairbanks spoke for two hours to a Terre Haute audience of old soldiers and party leaders praising Republican governance. He highlighted prosperity, tariff, trusts, and the Philippine question, naming Dan Storms and James Barcus among local candidates. Post remarks were offered by Storms Holliday and Barcus.
American gunners aboard government gunboats fired back after insurgents near Panama opened fire as a peace envoy approached. Six pounders silenced the shore guns and demolished the insurgents headquarters, while the Salazar delegation reported anger at the hostile reception. The Americans, Parker Gooding and Cross, earned rapid commendation.
Manila Sept 27 Three companies of infantry led by Captain Eli A Helminck of the Tenth Infantry advanced from Camp Wickards Mindanao to reconnoiter Moro forts and recover stolen arms. They encountered little resistance and destroyed the Butig forts with few Moroe killed and no American casualties. A lone fanatic Moro charged the column with a bolo. Brigadier General Sumner plans a second expedition against the Macrt Sultans who resist peace overtures. Friendly orcs visited Camp Wickards and pledged continued peace. General Chaffee and Mrs Chaffee sail for San Francisco aboard the Sumner within two weeks. Mrs Chaffee’s health improves. Fred Atkinson resigns as superintendent of the Philippines schools, effective January 1, 1903.
In Minneapolis on September 27, May McIntosh testified that former Police Superintendent Fred W. Ames ordered her to continue payments to a new intermediary, Joe Cohen, after arrangements with Irwin Gardner. She described envelopes with monthly sums and Ames approving payments, enabling her to avoid harassment in the district.
Chicago police pursue theories of kidnapping or waylaying after George R. Blake, who arrived from Boston and claimed kin to a Providence millionaire, vanishes while staying at the Great Northern Hotel. A diamond ring is missing and Blake’s apartment shows signs of his abrupt departure as authorities link the case to J. Oakley’s arrest over related testimony.
New York reports show twenty nine homicide cases in the Tombs with two added, including the brutal slaying of James B. Craft. Edward Tobin alias Thomas Kelly accused of decapitating the victim after luring him to the Empire Garden Cafe in West Twenty Ninth Street.
Harry Rose stage manager at Garrick Theater shot and killed his wife Belle Berger Rose in their West Thirty-third Street apartment, then surrendered at a police station saying I have just shot my wife. Jealousy and her admission of guilt are cited. coroner will handle the case.
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