Coal Operators Attack Miners Union During Strike Hearings
Erie company witnesses argue the union blocks coal production and discipline at mines. Foremen claim mining is healthful. testimony notes long-standing car-loading rules predating the union. Mitchell cites union opposition to contract bidding and worker proliferation. Officials present earnings data and property assessments as part of the case. The Erie company ends its presentation tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Erie Company
Miners’ Union
Hillside Coal & Iron Company
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Edward Button
United Mine Worker of America
Gray
Commission
Wilmington
Del
William Zorn
Mitchell
M. P. Blauvelt
Hillside Coal Company
E. M. Beyea
Beyea
English Coal Advances Amid Shipping Concerns
London reports a 12 cent per ton rise at pit banks driven by cold weather and higher contract orders. Liverpool cables indicate no further coal orders for the United States as congestion and shipping delays loom. Canadian coal is expected to gain from rebate duties while most British exports to America were speculative.
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London
America
Liverpool
United Kingdom
United States
England
National Grocers to Hold Convention in San Francisco
The National Association of Retail Grocers plans its next national convention in San Francisco. Other business at adjournment included setting a 10 percent per year per capita tax and electing officers. Elected: President C R Lott Chicago vice president A W Farlinger Atlanta secretary Fred Mason St Paul treasurer F A Newlands Topeka executive board George A Shearer Peoria Ill H M Schwab Madison Wis and George I Bond Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
National Association of Retail Grocers
San Francisco
C. R. Lott
Chicago
A. W. Farlinger
Atlanta
Fred Mason
St. Paul
No Change in Hewitt's Condition Reported
Dr. Walter B. James of the College of Physicians and Surgeons was called to consult with Hewitt’s attending physicians. A bulletin issued afterward said there has been no manifest improvement or deterioration in Hewitt's condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter B. James
The
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Hewitt
Improvement Without Change or Deterioration Noted
Report states no improvement since morning and no evidence of change for the worse. Muscle strength described as moderately returned.
Railroad yardmaster fatally injured by moving freight car
Kalispell jan J John W Trites day yardmaster for the Great Northern was badly injured today by striking the railroad scales while climbing to the steps of a rapidly moving freight car. The accident occurred shortly after seven o'clock this morning and his injuries are serious but not fatal.
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The
Standard
Kalispell
Jan. J
John W. Trites
Great Northern
Stockmen Adopt Resolutions at Livestock Association Meet
At Kansas City January 15 the National Livestock association approved a Roosevelt backed plan to appoint experts to solve the range problem. Delegates backed or opposed related measures as part of a broad program including anti shoddy and 40 hour car unloading rules and new duties on pelts and hides.
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Kansas City
National Livestock Association
Roosevelt
Congress
Executive
A. R. Roberston
Texas
John P. Trish
California
Col. Irish
A. R E. Harris
West
Middlewest
Secretary of Agriculture
St. Toms World's Fair
J. W.robinson
Kansas
Interstate Commerce Law
Interstate Commerce Commission
Springer
C. W. Baker
Olinois
Livestock Associations
Utah
Texas Cattle Association
William M. Springer
W. H. Dalemple
Louisiana
Co. FE
Timeis
Col
John. P. Trish
Morgan to Commission Story of Rail Deals Told on Stand
J Pierpont Morgan testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission in New York detailing the Louisville & Nashville stock sale and related Atlantic Coast Line arrangements. He said his firm acted as a banker and did not own the stock, while Gates controlled large blocks and a pool influenced Southern holdings. He stressed safeguarding Southern stock and denied directing purchases for the Southern railway.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Interstate Commerce Commission
Louisville & Nashville
Atlantic Coast Line Company
Morgan
Messrs. Perkins
Steele
Europe
Gates
The
Southern
Louisville
Nashville
Northern Pacific
Atlantic Coast Railroad
Southern Railroad
Commissioner Prouty
United States Steel Salaries Revealed in Profit-Sharing Statement
The profit-sharing report shows the president’s fixed salary at 190000 dollars, shy of the rumored century marker for Schwab. Other officers earn 20000 to 50000 dollars, with about fifty earning 10000 to 20000 and around two hundred paid 5000 to 19000 dollars, indicating generous though not extreme pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Vest plans retirement life in St Louis area after senate
Senator Vest begins arranging his affairs before retirement and will relocate to St Louis to be near his son and daughter. He reports his health is fairly good and eyesight improved by specialists who treated him last fall and he intends to continue treatment after moving to St Louis.
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Vest
St. Tours
Senate
Mrs. Vest
St. Tonis
Rock Sand Favored For Epsom Derby 1903 Crown
Skeets Martin predicts English experts favor Rock Sand by Sainfoin owner Roguebrune to win the 1903 Epsom Derby with Danny Maher likely to ride. Rock Sand won the Middle Park Plate carrying 129 pounds where Flotsam Greatorex and Rock Sand placed in a six furlongs race timed 1 15. The horse then captured the Dewhurst Plate carrying 181 pounds in 1 27 5.
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Flotsam
Greatorex
Rock Sand
King Edward's Mead
H. B. Duryea
Acefall
Mead
Newmarket
Huggins
Acefull
Duryea
Triumphs of 1902 and the Moet & Chandon White Seal
The passage highlights major events in 1902 across the United States Britain Germany and France. It notes Prince Henry of Prussia visiting the White House Edward VII’s coronation and empire, the German emperor’s yacht Meteor christening, Rochambeau statue unveiling, and claims Moet & Chandon champagne was used exclusively at celebrations as proof of its popularity.
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America
England
Germany
France
United States
Prince Henry
Prussia
White House
Edward the VII
India
Rochambeau
Moet & Chandon
Mayors and city attorneys draft bill on semi annual tax collection
Helena report from the January meeting of mayors and city attorneys discusses assessing real and personal property and tax collection. A drafting committee was ordered to prepare a bill for the legislature to collect state county and city taxes semi annually on real property with exceptions for sidewalk and district warrants.
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Helena
W. J. George
Billings
Lamb
Butte
Edwards
Davey
Sawyer
Anaconda
Mortality from Morphine Overdose Declared Alcohol-Driven
Charles R Fellows died in Billings after an overdose of morphine. He told Dr Rinehart he could not sleep after a long debauch and sought relief with morphine. An autopsy by Drs Rinehart and Lindsey found alcohol as the primary cause. no inquest will be held.
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The
Standard
Billings
Charles R. Fellows
Rel Lodge
Fellows
Rinehart
Red Lodge doctor arrested for alleged false pretenses
Billings reports Dr. A. H. Kibbee of Carbon county was arrested in Billings and taken to Red Lodge on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses after E. E. Vandyke claimed Kibbee sold his gun for cash. Kibbee, a psychologist, has recent ties to Billings and a disputed personal foe is suspected to be behind the case.
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Standard
Billings
Potter
Carbon County
A. H. Kibbee
Red Lodge
E. E. Vandyke
Kibbee
Vandyke
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Erif Company
English Coal
Situation In
Tome de
aMied
Ura
Percale
SOC
North Main Butte
Gans & Klein
Harris
Jerry Simpson
Roswell
Williams
West Virginia
Gelfelder
Nebraska
John D. Navid
Tdahn
Francis Emory Warren
Wyoming
National Wool Growers’ Association
Secretary of the Interior
Association
Grosvenor
Livestock Association
Magnate
Schwab
Skeets
Martin
Lature
Lamb of Batte Talk
Denath
Schatzlein
Schatzlein Paint CO
W. Broadway
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