Strike fears loom as Mitchell urges aid plan
Indianapolis July 18 to July 21 reports show President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers urging a nonstrike path. He recommends a $40,000 relief fund for anthracite miners, weekly assessments on all members, and broad appeals to unions and the public to pressure operators toward arbitration. The convention delayed decisive action, with a minority supporting a strike and a request from anthracite leaders to debate the issue before adjournment. A secret session on July 19 referred Mitchell’s management plan to a committee for report. The union later endorsed a fundraising drive of $1,000,000 monthly to support strikers, while some cities report tragic incidents including drownings and fatal accidents in other news from across the country.
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Deadly Baltimore Tornado Strikes City Suburbs
A fierce tornado swept Baltimore Sunday at 1 30 p m from the southwest. Eleven people died as hundreds of houses lost roofs and trees were torn from streets and parks. Damaging winds were strongest in residence areas along the riverfront and harbor while the business district saw mainly sign and roof damage.
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The National Game Aids Parma Census Bulletin
The census bureau bulletin on the 1900 agriculture in the United States reports 5 730057 farms valued at 6 074 004 247 and total farm property of 20 414 001 848. Other items note postponed perjury examination in Lansing, lightning fatalities near Millstadt, a resignation at Marquette prison, Vatican withdrawal of friars from the Philippines, losses by Washington park bookmakers, a murder arrest in Bronx City, a drowning near Clarinda, and Mileworth Wisconsin named the healthiest town with two deaths in 1901.
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Strike Ends as Chicago Freight Handlers Return to Work
The Chicago freight handlers strike ended at 10 40 a m on July 15 with an almost unanimous vote to resume work under the best terms available. Teamsters protest averted as 20 000 workers were spared a walkout. President Curran called the outcome friendly and hopeful for future union efforts. The strike began July 7 with demands for 18 cents an hour, removal of a 30 day probation rule, and time and a half for overtime, prompting importation of labor and a week of standstill in goods movement.
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Reaniferation Statistics Update from Washington July 19
A statement from the immigration bureau outlines the latest figures on immigrants. It tabulates arrival numbers, nationalities, and processing timelines, highlighting shifts in intake and potential policy implications.
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Freight yards work halt ends after arbitration meeting
Railway men return to duties following a meeting between President Curran and the state board of arbitration. The board warned that continued strike would fail to restore work, while the Teamsters union faced blame for the disruption. A manager’s statement noted all idle workers reported at noon and were put to work without further negotiations.
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Quotation on sugar, politicians and sanity from old papers
A collection of fragment quotes criticizes sugar for children and politicians as subject to public misperception. The Washington Star notes parental concern and a physician remark that sugar harms politicians less. The Memphis Commercial Appeal adds a line about insanity and social stage performance.
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