Mitchell Can't Blow Whistles Trigger Coal Strike
In Tamaqua Lehigh Coal & Navigation miners refused to start work while operators signaled that Mr. Mitchell or any elder would not blow their colliery whistles. By Oct 28 in Wilkes Barre 117000 miners returned to work with doubled shifts to meet orders and many non union workers leaving. Oxford colliery at Beranton refused two hundred and fifty strikers and New York sold anthracite coal for immediate delivery at 12 and 10 dollars per ton with 15 dollars common. distribution to the poor continued in all districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamaqua
Lehigh Coal & Ravigation Company
Asmine
Mitchell
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company
Beranton
Oxford
New York
Cox Code Parody Sways Ohio Legislature In Adjournment Drama
In Columbus on October 23 the House and Senate staged a partisan theater as Democrats sang a modified Old Hundred praising Cox and Hanna while Republicans joined before dropping out. The House considered adjournment after brief, staged exchanges, with a three member committee to convey the governor’s note. The Senate finished by 11:50 p m, the House by 11:50 p m, both observing the 10 am sine die deadline amid theatrical resistance.
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Columbus
Cox
O Hio
Hanna
Nash
George RB
Mr. Cox
Cincinnati
Foraker
Govsh
McPlroy
McKinnon
Lorain
Tenney
Milam
Gow
Assembly
Senate
House
Barberton Ordered Back Into Village Status
Citizens of Barberton face reversion from city to village as the next federal census nears. Officials cite population figures and legal changes, agitating residents who foresee lost status and political clout.
Last Days of Registration Notice for Voters
The last registration days are the 24th and 25th of this month between 8 am and 1 pm and 4 and 9 pm. All new voters and those who moved wards or into the city must register if they want to vote.
New Electric Road A Sure Go From Cleveland to Massillon
The Cleveland Akron and Southern Fast Line Railway Company was incorporated in Columbus to run from Public Square Cleveland to Alte ron Massillon with a branch toward Caleton. Judges and investors named include C. St. Grant Thomas L. Childs Charles H. Wheeler George W. Sieber and Robert Merzer. The line would be electric power, largely on private property with a right of way obtained and route favorable for high speeds.
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Aspeci
Democrat
Columnbus
Cleveland, Akron and Southern Past Line Railway Company
Columbus
Judge C. St. Grant
Thomas L. Childs
Charles H. Wheeler
George W. Sieber
Robert Merzer
Public Square
Cleveland
Alteron
Massillon
Akron
Caleton
Modye
Grant
Oarge
Severn
While Fasig Slept Looming Drunk Driver On City Street
The scene showed Monroe Fasig asleep at the reins of a drifting horse drawn buggy on South Sixth Street as a patrolman halted the animal. Fasig, found intoxicated, pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined eight dollars with costs and cautioned not to sleep at the reins again.
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South Sath St
Harrow
Monroe Fasig
Costa
Erie’s Business Indicator in Railroad Department Report
The latest report shows a net income of 1,420 miles for the wheelroad, up from 1,044 miles the prior year. Passenger traffic was higher, with excursion travel boosting overall business though not encouraging regular travel.
City Government Changes Under New April Act
A proposed city government plan outlines a two year mayoral term with broad executive powers. The council, five member Public Service and four member Public Safety boards would oversee departments, salaries, and staffing while political influence is restricted. Revenue relies on a 20 mill levy plus special assessments and bonds. education remains unaffected.
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Department of Public Service
Department of Public Safety
Warde
Legislative Branch
Council Ia
Boar of Public Service
Board of Public Safety
Directors of Public Safety
Health Board
Shearth
Connell
Cownell
Akron
Board of Education
Burt Manufacturing Co. Incorporation Reveals No Public Stock
The Trt Manufacturing company, formed under Delaware law with 850,000 capital, aims to take over a long standing partnership in filtration. It plans no stock placement. Officers named Tuesday include W. F. Warden as president and general manager, H. F. Maranville as vice president, H. J. Blackburn as secretary treasurer, and C. F. Beery as general counsel.
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Trt
Inns of Delaware
Turgért
Europe
W. F. Warden
H. F. Maranville
H. J. Blackburn
C. F. Beery
New Home for Fire Chief Merta Ja near Engine House
Fire Chief Merta Ja is building a new residence for himself and his family on Kakt Buchtel near No. 5 engine house after removing internal obstacles. The report notes the project is progressing locally with no stated delays or official actions beyond the creation of the home site.
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Merta Ja
Kakt Buchtel Are
People's Telephone Co declares quarterly dividend
At a meeting of the directors held Wednesday the People's Telephone Co declared a quarterly dividend of 1 percent payable November 1. Headquarters will be at Engine House No. 5.
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Engine House
No. 5
The
People’s Telephone Co
Wednesdy
Letter from Brooklyn sailor signals progress at sea
Mrs Caroline Landis of the city receives a letter from J C Herwick reporting that her son Pete Herwick, recently enlisted as an apprentice a year ago, has advanced to ordinary seaman at age 17. The Brooklyn letter, written aboard a ship stationed there, notes the ship will proceed to the Philippines and not return to this side of the world until next May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Landis
Thin City
C. Herwick
Hin Wan
Brooklyn
Pete Herwick
Bat
Henhip Tadland
Philippines
Ohio Zinc Company Incorporation Details and Directors
The Ohio Zinc company is incorporated under South Dakota laws with capital stock of 250000. It is formed by Akron, Cleveland and Canton capitalists with mines in Kentucky and an office in this city. Officers include President Charles A. Albright, Cleveland. Vice President and Treasurer Adolph G. Klippel, Cleveland. Secretary O. J. Keyes, Akron. Directors are B. M. Finetings, Akron. Edward Tangenbach, Canton. H. W. Gazell, Cleveland. J. S. Lowman, Akron.
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Ohio Minc
South Dakota
Akron
Cleveland
Canton
Kentucky
Chas
A. Albright
Ice
Adolph G. Klippel
O. J. Keyes
B. M. Finetings
Edward Tangenbach
H.W. Gazell
J. 8
Lowman
Jagged Piece of Old Iron Wrecks Window in Narrow Escape
At 2 20 this Wednesday afternoon a jagged iron fragment smashed through a window at Exehay and South Mainste, striking Mrs Alice Logg in the wrist and side. The shard weighed about a pound and was stopped by a heavy bracelet, sparing her life. Dr Wd Watters attended, noting the fragment had been wrapped in a handkerchief carried by Mr Logg. The room became a blur of motion as the piece lodged nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wd. Watters
Dr. Watters
Mansion for Criminals: Costly Summit Jail Dispute
A 1902 dispute in Summit County centers on the jail project. Critics accuse politicians of inflating costs beyond promises of 65k to 85k, with Sheriff Kelly predicting 125k. A Cleveland architect letter confirms initial plans aimed at 48k, fueling charges of local ring influence and calls to keep bids open and affordable.
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Summit County
E. L. Fijitus
Pillive
Tr. Filius
Kelly
Fillius
Cleveland
Filius
Board of County
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Wilkesbarre
Ohio
George
Barberton
Cuyahoga Falls
Hudson
Rootstown
Connie
Feder Connis
G. O. Jan
Vilage
Fasig
Erie’s
Bpttide
Dcenarie de
Burt Manufacturing Co
Chief Mertz
Buchtel Avenue
J.C. Herwick
Navy
Zinc Company
Kentucky Mines
Cleveland and
Canton Capital
Strick
Pillius
Jrst
State Board of Charities
Central Police
Board of County Commissioners
Ioto
Talis
COBT
Theodore Schmitt
Spride
Lehman Smith
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