Humorous Demands Raise Stakes in Anthracite Strike
Wilkesbarre and Scranton reports show United Mine Workers demand major concessions including a 10 percent wage increase, full recognition, plan for two weeks pay, and a signed company contract. Operators reject sweeping terms, fearing unsustainable costs, while miners press for abolition of the sliding scale and hold firm for more than a single convention.
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United Milne Workers
Scranton
Mitchell
Wyoming Valley
Rania
Nila
Lykens
Abol“Ng
Cenvalley
Ed Siefken's Butcher Shop Offers Prime Roasts and Cuts
Local butcher Ed Siefken provides a selection of roast cuts and fresh meats aimed at satisfying appetites. The shop highlights appetizing options for families and July shoppers, emphasizing quality and value for loyal customers.
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Ed Siefken
Ancient War Paint From Indian Chief Found in Bag
Absilom Ketcham of Monroe county gave his nephew A J Afitehell a relic a small buckskin bag taken from an Indian chief killed seventy five years ago. The bag served as a war belt trophy in Jackson county during a siege when Ketcham fired the fatal shot though Shields claimed the kill. Ketcham scalped the chief and kept the scalp until it was burned years later.
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Seymour
Ind
Absilom Ketcham
Monroe County
A. J. Afitehell
Ketcham
John Ketcham
Jackson County
Shields
Strike looming as Case Plow workers face wage cuts
Racine Wis Oct 13 Dissatisfaction grows among J I Case Plow works piece workers after wage cuts of 30 to 50 percent over three days. Leaders busy while president Wallis and Supt Sobey in Texas. If not restored, a walkout is planned upon their return. All ware affected by the cut. Widow Gets Her Legal Third in Sheboygan probate case Judge grants widow one third of estate after a contested ante nuptial claim. executor had argued against it. The agreement could not be found. Racine registration larger Republicans say votes will top six thousand in November.
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Sig Diapute
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Tt Wag
Joolsing
Gauss
Duca
Wagen
Racine
Wis
J. I. Case Plow Works
H. M. Wallis
William Sobey
Texas
Sheboygan, Wis
Gilbertson
August Suitter
Tse Band
Tactics of Filipinos How an American was Captured
An Associated Press dispatch from Manila describes how American soldiers in the Philippines are sometimes captured by insurgents. It recounts the June 6 attack near Mina on Captain Boardman and Private Savage, Boardman’s escape, Savage’s capture near Dingle, and later return to American lines. The piece notes Filipino practice of killing prisoners to prevent rescue and mentions tensions with the Spanish language press in Manila.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Manila
Philippines
Panay Island
Panay
Tollo
Prinenar
Hoardman
Twenty
Savage
Pototat
Junulay
Mina
Boardman
Alien
Ile
Bnele
Tanulay
LA Opinion
Manilla
Advocatea
Dingle
Henry
Pototan
Presidente
Delgado
Beig
China
Ta Opinion
Died Leaving A Shortage Attributed To Wegner
Oct 15 Beaver Bay Minnesota A. H Wegner Cook County Commissioner died suddenly weeks ago Alleged public funds shortage near $5000 with about 650 from the county and 3141 61 from Beaver Bay school district Also suspected slight shortfall in Beaver Bay post office money order account Wegner died after a runaway injury His death reported as possibly heart disease with talks of exhumation for examination
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Suapicta
Mlnn
A. H. Wegner
Cook County
Beaver Bay
Wegner
Weogner
Wisconsin State Historical Library Dedication Friday
Madison announces the dedication of the new state historical library building on Friday October 49. The Bedford Stone structure is hailed as one of Wisconsin’s most beautiful and useful public buildings, featuring a three story facade, a triple doorway entrance, and a two thirds second floor coronade. The fully equipped cost stands around $575,000.
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