Strike Ends As Coal Firms Agree To Wage Increase
Pennsylvania anthracite strike largely ends after Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron and Lehigh Valley Coal companies agree to a ten percent wage rise through April 4, 1901, meeting Scranton miners demand. Some operators resist extending the raise, casting doubt on a full settlement this week. Local reports suggest a cautious expectation for a windup, with both sides urged to concede.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia & Teading Coal and Iron Company
Le+high Valley Coal company
Scranton Miners’ Convention
Hazleton
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
National Executive Board
Ag ¢Yer
Wilkesbarre
Tornado devastates near Lodi. six killed, three missing
A tornado struck half a mile west of Lodi, Atlanta, Tex., Sunday, carving a 200 yard wide path from southwest to northwest. One house in the path, occupied by Black residents, was destroyed. Six people were killed and three others were reported missing. The storm crossed the Texas and Pacific Railroad at Camp.
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Atlanta
Tex
Lodi
Texas Dé Pacific Railroad
Fall elections name national tickets and state results
New York voters on November 6 will choose presidential electors from ten parties led by McKinley Roosevelt Republican, Bryan Stevenson Populist and Debs Debsocialists. State tickets vary, with Illinois, New York, Michigan and others each presenting several tickets, while Maine Oregon and Vermont vote only for electors.
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New York
Rau Rerny Tse
Jutaseres Eaeetes
Adlai
SteVensob
Illinois
O Iepseessaeeses
Willan Bryan
Adlai BE
Stevenson Silver Republicans
Iiceccc
Donnelly
Minneasote
John G. Woolley
Tmlinois
Shallow
Pennsylvania
Trindla Social Democrats
Gugene V. Debe
Indiana
Ciscecessenseveneldeastlacee
Jod Harriman
California
THON
Csaceseeessicsnderees
Seeepeaeayaas
a.Joseph F. Maloney
Massachusetts
Reeseen
Valentine Remmill
Pannsylvania
Mllnois
Tridianna
Colorado
Idaho
Kentucky
Michigan
North Dakota
Ohio
Wisconsin
Connecticut
Delaware
Towa
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
Kansas
South Dakota
Texas
Washington
Missouri
New Hampshire
West Virginia
Morida
Nevada
Tennessee
Utah
South Carolina
Maine
Oregon
Vermont
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Louisiana
Maryland
Misletopi
New Jersey
North Carolina
Virginia
Wyoming
United States
Iewa
Boers Active as British Fight Presses Near Uryheld
London reports Lord Roberts says a Boer commandos was ambushed near Uryheld by British infantry with Boer losses of 6 prisoners, 36 wounded and many killed. Telegraph and rail lines are repeatedly cut, and efforts to repair disrupt linesmen guarded by garrisons. Roberts cites deportation as a possible remedy amid ongoing raids and rail damage.
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London
Lord Roberts
Uryheld
Pretoria
Jagersfontein
Tragedy in Indiana: Dr Beck kills man over dispute
Columbus Ohio October 17 AP report describes Dr Conda Beck shooting William Barton after a dispute over keeping company with Beck's daughter. Authorities say the suspect has a history including an earlier murder of Grace Cohee when she refused marriage. Beck now faces likely long prison time.
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Columbus
Ind
Waymansville
Here
Conda Beck
William Barton
Barton
Berk
Beck
Grace’ Cohee
Ot ‘ Eck
Larg
Battleship Alabama Commissioned and global notes
The week ends with reports of the battleship Alabama being commissioned, Gov. Gen. Wood visiting Washington, crop estimates for Florida citrus at about 1 million boxes, and unrest in San Domingo quelled. Also noted are a New York post office robbery, rising U.S. registrations in New York and Chicago, and various political, economic, and disaster items across the country.
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Wood
Cuba
Washington
San Domingo
New York
Greater
Chicago
Kentucky
Pullman Company
Aguinaldo
Lord Curzon
India
Indianapolis
London
Cape 8Abine
Arctic
Alaska
Vandalla Road
Verona
Ind
Paduceh
M. R. Peterson
Gloucester
Philip Lewis
Rose Adenvere
Union Pacific
Pennsylvania Railroad
United States
Wagler
Madrid
Jacksonville
Fla
Mary Baliey
Wainwright
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Milly Dodson
Brush Landing
Will Jordan
Callanda
Iowaasinia
Fitzhugh Lee
Ralph Sampson
Sampson
Mclktinley
Thaddeus FP. Stanwood
Hvanston
Tll
TIL Pole Federation of Women's Clubs
Rockford
John B. Corlies
Detroit
Michigan
Ireland
Philippines
Lim
William A. Stautz
Abbgioir
Bloomington
University
Princeton
N. J
Muscatine
Muscating
F. Vi Bartlett
First Presbyterian Church
Lexington
Liefke
West
Thames
Leadville
Cot
Ari- Zonk
Pittenger Grand Opera House
Conytralla
John W.fisher
Cheyenne
Wio
Territorial Supreme Court
Isl
Brutus Warfield
Elktop
Milwaukee
Wis
Night of unrest at city hall lodging quarters
A chaotic scene unfolds as unemployed men and lodging seekers gather in city hall corridors. A bread riot erupts after a clash with less fortunate residents, drawing police attention. Despite the turmoil many applicants are admitted, while Washington to Randolph Street corridor doubles as dormitory with sleepers on cold, damp pavements.
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Chicerounter
Belter
Cortiidors
Folice
Washington
Randolph Street
Value of grain crops and livestock shifts spark political attack
The article markets grain crop values under free trade and protection, noting 1896 figures and a rise under Republican wage-earner policies. It cites Arkansas livestock value drop from 1896 to 1900 while national farm stock value climbs, and criticizes Senator Jones for state-focused reform.
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Vgtactio
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Jones
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