Weekly roundup of labor strikes and global happenings
A weekly digest notes a strike call at eight Temple Iron Company collieries near Scranton by the United Mine Workers. Also report dividends at Standard Oil, whaling captures, Panama Canal discussants, Fargo fire losses, London shoe fair impressions, US ship repairs, German military praise, Episcopal leadership change, London fog delays, royal title news, moonshining prosecutions, Canadian immigration pact, San Francisco stabbing near the Chinese consulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Iron Company
Scranton
United Mine Workers of America
Standard Oil Company
Narwhal
Bowhead
San Francisco
Arctic
Ft. Wrangel
General Powderly
Immigration Bureau
Punepe Steamship and Railroad Lines of
Canada
United States
Leong Kee
Ching Kee
Wu Ting
Ho Yow
Order of Washington backs leaders after charges
Supreme President W W Teery Supreme Secretary J L Mitchell Supreme Captain Paul Pfercin er and T B McDevitt faced charges from John R Parker of the local union but were unanimously backed by Seattle members. Parker faced impeachment while the order’s reach spans Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana with over 12000 members led by Portland citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
W. W. Teery
J. L. Mitchell
Paul Pferciner
T. B. McDevitt
Order of Washington
John R. Parker
Parker
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Portland
Railway to the Skeena Opens Interior Route Plans
Vancouver reports spring construction planned for a new railway from Kitimat arm toward the Skeena canyon 40 miles away with a 1 percent grade making a easy ascent. The line runs 85 miles to Hazelton and then toward Buckley valley where coal seams 23 feet wide are found.
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Vancouver
B.C
Kitimat Arm
Tees
Kitimatarm
Skeena
Hazelton
Buckley Valle
Carnegie Nominated for St Andrews Lord Rector
Andrew Carnegie was formally nominated for the lord rectorship of St Andrew's University in London. The vice chancellor will declare the election on November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Andrew Carnegie
St. Andrew's University
Carnegie
Washington News Highlights from Walla Walla to Seattle
A Taxpayers' Committee probes county officers in Walla Walla while a U S grand jury there returns 15 indictments with most pleas of guilty. Skamania Logging transfers property to F W Ledbetter for 30000. A Sunset Falls Lumber threat spurs sheriff in Everett. Seattle forms steps toward a state humane society. Dagupan reports the death of Prof W S Davis formerly of Eells Academy in Manila. The final Seaton sanity inquiry nears after murder conviction. Rev and Mrs B S Pringle mark a golden wedding in Spokane. October ties warmest in ten years at Seattle bureau with 57 degrees. Seattle Nome trade tops 11 million dollars.
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Taxpayers’ Committee
Walla Walla
United States Grand Jury
Skamania Logging Company
Skamania
Clark Counties
F. W. Ledbetter
Sunset Falls Lumber Company
Everett
Humane Society
Seattle
Colville
Manila
Hospital of
Dagupan
W. 8. Davis
Eells Academy
William Alden Seaton
South Park
B. S. Pringle
Spokane
Nome
Thanksgiving Proclamation Sets November 28 as Day
President Roosevelt issues a proclamation designating Thursday November 28 as a day of national thanksgiving. He notes the sorrow over McKinley’s death yet emphasizes gratitude for peace and plenty and urges Americans to observe the day with duty to others and worship. The proclamation is dated November 2 1901 from Washington with seal affixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Washington
John Hay
Sampson Objects to Criticism in Schley Inquiry
Admiral Sampson, through his lawyers, protested to the Schley court of inquiry against including statements discreditable to him in the record. He argues he is not a party interested and references to him are improper for the record. The court refused to grant the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
Washington, D.C
Admiral Sampson
Schley Court of Inquiry
Schley
Seattle Market Prices for Grain Livestock and Wool
Seattle dealers post dock and car delivery prices for oats barley and wheat feed bran shorts hay timothy alfalfa in various ton prices. Eggs butter poultry live stock pelts wool hides and tallow bids cover beef cattle sheep hogs calves lambs and elk with regional notes and quality adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Puget Sound
Washington
Timothy
Judson Leads Exchange Fairs To Boost Trade In Portland
Colonel R. C. Judson of Portland launches exchange fairs at central business points. Farmers and stockmen display farm products cattle horses and sheep in the streets for a day or two. Local merchants buy sales rise and land sales occur. Judson promotes amity for the O R N railroad and his farming programs gain national attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Judson
Portland
Judson
Walla Walla
Farmer’s Institute
United States
United States Agricultural Department
Considine Trial Opens for Killing of Seattle Chief Meredith
The John W. Considine murder trial began in Seattle Superior Court before Judge Emory, tied to a feud with Chief Meredith that ended in a June 25 shooting at Guy's drug store. Prosecution led by Walter S. Fulton, defense by Jas. F. McElroy et al, with jury selection under way and expectations the case will last through November.
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Seattle
John W. Considine
W. L. Meredith
Superior Court
Emory
Guy’s
Second Avenue
Yesterway
Meredith
Tom Considine
John
Cornorer
Considines
George Eld
Emerys
Walter S. Fulton
John B. Hart
Jas. F. McElroy
Wall H. Morrin
Humphreys & Bostwick
J. F. Beeler
Des Moines
Iowa
G. W. Houston
Judy Emory
Mr. Fulton
John Considine
London
Miss Stone
Sofia
Daily Telegraph
Obsidines
Fashon Considine
Vashon
Considine
Dick Macstuas
Dethe Vashon Horticultural Society
Gardner
Ess
Considine Trial Opens With Murder Case Details
Seattle witnesses describe a long feud between John W. Considine and ex Chief Meredith. Prosecutor Fulton outlines violent threats and a deadly encounter at Guy's drug store, including a three-shot fatal confrontation. Autopsy shows skull fractures and heart bullet as cause of death.
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J. G. Ostrom
W. L. Meredith
McElroy
Seattle
Fulton
Closing of Schley court of inquiry ends long session
After forty days and about 2000 printed pages, the Schley court of inquiry adjourned its last public session at 3 45 pm. Capt Lemly delivered closing remarks analyzing testimony and criticizing actions, Admiral Dewey declared no further business, and a farewell mingled with attendance outside the hall.
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Washington
Schley Court of Inquiry
C. Lemly
Admiral Dewey
Raynor
Capt. Lemly
Schley
Commodore Schley
Lemly
Key West
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Admiral Schley
Schley court of inquiry closes opening day argument
Captain Parker finished his appeal and Schley’s chief counsel Raynor concluded for the applicant. Raynor praised Potts’s lasting fame and framed the issue as Schley’s honesty and duty, dismissing charges about Texas as a press matter and recalling Brooklyn’s role in the July 3 battle.
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Washington
Schley
Parker
Raynor
Nelson
England
Lieut. Potts
Manila
Santiago
Potts
Capt
Arbor
Lieut
Bristol
Texas
New York Sun
Brooklyn
Uly 3
Penrose Returns After Fundraising Effort for Whitman
Stephen B. L. Penrose Whitman college president returns from five months in the New England states where he sought funds to secure a $50,000 donation from Dr. Pearsons of Chicago. Twenty five thousand dollars remains to be raised before the deadline as he hopes to finish the campaign.
Germans Recognize Cuban Competition Threat to Sugar Trade
A Berlin report to the state department notes U S support for Cuba, rising sugar output in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines, and a booming U S beet sugar industry. It warns German sugar exporters face a decline in European sales and falling prices as Cuba moves toward independence with U S backing, potentially boosting Cuban sugar production beyond prior peaks.
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Washington
United States
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Mason
Berlin
State Department
Europe
Germany
Austria-Hungary
France
Russia
Madgeburg
Gen. Wood
King Edward's Health Rumors Denied by Lancet
The Medical Press notes alarming reports of papillomatous growths on the king's vocal cords and mentions another operation. The Lancet states official authority confirms rumors are unfounded and King Edward is in good health with no operation performed.
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Edward
London
King’s Heath
The
Lancet
More Mounted Men to South Africa Reported
London reports War Office plans to send 5,000 additional mounted men to South Africa within six weeks. With about 7,000 mounted troops at home, authorities face training limits and may raise composite Yeomanry regiments for home service. Move to exchange overseas veterans for British cavalry from India is anticipated. A Cape garrison of 50,000 men is expected after hostilities end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
South Africa
Calvary Army
India
Cape
Pacific Regalia Company Incorporation in Portland
The Pacific Regalia Company of Portland is re incorporated by Paul Pferdner J L Mitchell John S Pinney T B McDevitt and May Pferdner with 50000 capital stock. The factory uses 30 machines and plans further enlargement to handle growing business including badges regalia and lodge supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Pacific Regalia Company
Paul Pferdner
J. L. Mitchell
John S. Pinney
T. B. McDevitt
May Pferdner
Puget Sound Exports Hit New Monthly High
The Puget Sound customs district reports October exports totaling 2,788,843 sent to 25 countries, a record for the district. Collector Fiusteic overseen the partial compilation of the data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Puget Sound
Fiuestic
Sheepmen and cattlemen unite to resist Utah Idaho grazers
In Fremont county Wyoming on November five the local sheepmen and cattlemen form a united front to block Utah and Idaho flocks seen as intruders on their grazing lands. The report notes several bands may be brought in this fall.
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Casper, Wyo
Fremont County
Utah
Idaho
Heir to Belgian Throne Receives a Son Born in Brussels
Princess Elizabeth wife of Prince Albert heir presumptive to the Belgian throne has given birth to a son. The newborn will be christened Leopold. The birth took place in Brussels on November 4.
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Brussels
Elizabeth
Prince Albert
Belgium
Leopold
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Butin
Panama Canal Company
Admiral Walker
Isthmian Canal Commission
Fargo Packing Company
Great Northern
Fargo
N. C
Pee Hancock
Nagasaki
Japan
Sheridan
William
China
Edwin C. Edsall
North Dakota
Minnesota
Whipple
New York Tribune
Lord Roberts
Duke of Cornwall
York
Prince of Wales
O. K
Kitimat
Washington News
Washington, Oregon
R C. Judson
Considine Gase
Walter
Guy’s Drug Store
Vashon Island Fair
Lunley
Liberty of the Press
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