02 Oct 1900
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1900
Page
1
Miners refuse to accept a three per cent wage raise as operators offer adjustments to meet some demands. Union recognition remains a key sticking point, and the ultimatum is not met, leading to continued strikes despite concessions.
Notices posted in Lehigh region collieries announce wage increases and powder price cuts, with President Mitchell signaling no work resumption until a miners convention is called. Strikers reject the 10 percent Reading Co. concession and show no sign of ending the walkout.
In Wilkes Barre the Lehigh and Lackawanna operators proposed a 10 percent wage increase and cut powder prices from 2.75 to 1.50 per keg. The plan met strong union opposition with no recognition offered. A large demonstration is planned for October 2 as President Mitchell praises miners’ conduct.
Striking mine workers in the Lackawanna region showed no defections today despite a reported 10 percent wage increase from mining companies. General Superintendent Loomis of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western company said there would be an oper-
Report says if Minersville strikers grow, Reading will shut Glendower and Richardson mines permanently, leaving East Ridge as the only local employer for about 200 men. Officials vow to keep armed deputies where needed but avoid military action.
President Mitchell declares the strike practically complete and demands a convention representing every colliery before any resumption. Reports from Panther Creek Valley indicate an immediate work stoppage as 20 000 men plan to attend a labor demonstration in Wilkes Barre with national board members.
Coal operators in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania announce a net 10 percent wage rise for Wyoming valley miners. They will also supply powder at 1.50 a keg, with the difference from the old 2.75 rate applied to the raise.
New York October 1 David B Hill headlined at the Academy of Music Brooklyn for the Kings county campaign opening. The crowded venue erupted in applause as Hill defended his actions at the Kansas City convention and his support for the national ticket. He rebutted calls to bolt and form new factions and then addressed imperialism.
Bryan travels through Pine Barrens and Scrub Oak country into West Superior and Duluth delivering a dozen speeches with Governor Lind at his side. He attacks trusts and imperialism, defends minority rights, and links the campaign to 1896 battles while praising Lincoln and addressing farmers and workers.
Governor Roosevelt campaigned through McCook Mendin Auburn Falls City Wilber Crete Fairmont and Sutton in Nebraska on October 1 delivering speeches to large rural and town audiences. He highlighted wartime sacrifices and economic gains while criticizing opponents and praising Republican policy outcomes. The day featured heavy rain at Auburn and crowds lining stations as the train progressed.
The Beaverhead county alliance convention at Dillon named delegates to the state convention in Butte. Delegates include Frank Williams Edward Mooney Thomas Flynn William Hesman Richard Roberts James Lennox Owen Smith Erick Johnson James Murray Edward Murphy and Terence Flynn who depart on the midnight train.
Ex-President Harrison and his family spent half an hour in Utica as they traveled from Adirondack camp toward New York. He plans about ten days in New York then will move to his Indianapolis home and will decide his campaign involvement after assessing what he has read in the newspapers.
Consul Wade reports the official degradation of Prince Tuan amid Empress Dowager interventions. Empress Dowager sacrifices her principal minister to save herself while Yung Lu, an anti foreign fanatic, is named a member of the peace commission in opposition to powers wishes. Negotiations again delayed.
Dispatches from Canton and Pekin confirm decree punishing Tuan and colleagues and the peace commission headed by Jung Lu. Miss Rutherford recalls the Pekin siege with limited food, mule meat, and ten weeks of suspense as women kept courage and performed needed tasks.
On October 1 the steamer Coptic arrived with 26 Pekin siege survivors. Notable passengers include Miss M. E. Andrews and Dr. J. H. Ingran. Andrews, a longtime China missionary, recalled the Boxer uprising at Tungchou, witnessing fires, dangers, and loyal converts who aided defenses before fleeing Pekin. She plans to return to China within a year. Mrs. F M Chapin also described the escape route via Pekin and the British legation.
Washington reports General Chaffee has instructions to pull back most U S troops from China and set up a legation guard with the ninth infantry third squadron of sixth cavalry and a light battery. The message notes efforts to move troops to Tongshao before water travel and confirms hospital ship arrangements for convalescents aboard Maine and Relief.
The official Messenger reports that Russia's Far East task is clear and the report claiming annexation of Manchuria has no foundation. The statement emphasizes the government line on regional ambitions and public stance.
A Granite County Democratic convention split with Neal proposing a cross party conference for harmony, a motion failing 21 to 9. The ticket nominees include Edward Lannen Kt Lucas John K Wells Allen Pylewin Oliver Feather man Thomas Possessor Herman Kaiser Wingfield Brown KK A Cralle Minear Dr William Ray. A Democratic rally followed with Judges McConnell and Clements speaking. another faction of Democrats Silver Republicans and populists planned a convention to fuse.
In Wallace Idaho on October 1, Matthew Malley, a local cigar dealer, was found murdered inside his locked store. Police found the body with a gag and throat cut, an iron bar nearby, and the safe untouched. no clew to the killer and the thief’s key missing.
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