Increase of Wages Viewed As Partial Victory
In Philadelphia on October 2, strike activity continued as 14 percent wage increases were posted regionally. A Wilkes-Barre mass meeting drew about 15,000 union mine workers, with President Mitchell praising gains and urging unity. Delegates to a convention were chosen in Shenandoah, signaling ongoing labor actions while most mines remained idle.
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Mitchell
Philadelphia
Thing
Wilkesbarre
Shenandoah
United Mine Workers
Fred Dileher
Ohio
Benjamin James
Pennsylvania
Mary Jones
Massive miners parade and mass meeting in Wilkesbarre
Sixteen thousand miners joined a historic demonstration in Wilkesbarre with 40 brass bands and banners as President Mitchell arrived from Hazelton. A mass meeting at West Side Park drew about 26 thousand supporters while business paused and streets crowded with cheering crowds.
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Pennsylvania
Mitchell
Parcy
Hazelton
Pittston
Riy
West Side Park
Labor
Still Holding Out Miners Refuse Proffered Wage Increase
Hazelton Pa Oct 2 Reports received here indicate that the 10 percent wage increase offered by coal companies fails to win back striking miners The mine owners refuse to resume until the miners' convention orders it President Mitchell with the UMW and other officials left for Wilkes Barre for a large labor demonstration this evening.
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Mine Workers’ Convention
Mitchell
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United Mine Workers
Wilkesbarre
Rail strike unsettled as managers refuse to discuss freight rates
In New York newspapers report railway managers fear compulsory restrictions on freight rates amid stalled talks on wage demands. In Pennsylvania mines two operations shut down as workers fail to report for duty, with only one mine remaining active. Police and troops discussed for potential unrest as the strike drags on.
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Harris
Philadelphia & Teading Nal & Teron Company
Lise
Richardson
Otto Cole
Schuylkill
Brooke'de Calliery
Cmpany
Sciill
Operaton
Roosevelt in Bryan's home Bryan Nebraska crowds greet governor
A monster demonstration honors Governor Roosevelt Republican vice presidential candidate in Lincoln. Crowds along the parade route from the station to Capitol House Square filled streets and windows. The march extended over a mile and a half with a viewing stand and lengthy review by Roosevelt amid celebratory features including many women participants.
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Capitol House Square
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Firet
Roosevelt Speaks at Grand Island Rally Amid Parade
The crowd-line procession featured 40 uniformed young women and banners for McKinley and Roosevelt as Senator Roosevelt’s address in Plattsmouth and Grand Island drew large turnouts. He tackled trusts and policy, receiving hearty cheers, then traveled by special train to Plattsmouth for another well-attended evening meeting.
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McKinley
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Teddy
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Grandland
Inquirer
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Democratic National Committee
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Croker
New York Democracy
Ordita Weer
Robbery at Vatican Palace Security Theft
Public report states thieves broke into the apostolic palace on the second floor and stole securities totaling 357000 lire and 3000 lire in cash. Vatican police have yet to identify suspects as details emerge on the employees’ connections and the burglary.
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St. Peters Catholic Cathedral
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Vatican
Buller to Command London in South Africa
Daily Mail correspondent reports Sir Redvers Buller will not return to England. He remains in chief command in South Africa alongside Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener.
Postmaster Appointed at Hathaway After Resignation
Washington October 2 Ulah Hill is named postmaster at Hathaway replacing Minnie O Neill who has resigned.
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Standard
Washington
Ulah Hill
Hathaway
Minnie O'Neill
Hanna Attacks Bryan and Boss Rule in Chicago Speech
Senator Hanna in Chicago denounces imperialism, alleges Tammany power blocks Mr Bryan, and attacks ice trusts. He defends McKinley tariff, condemns Porto Rico and Cuba policies, praises U S control of the canal, urging unity for prosperity and American interests.
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Hanna
Republican National Committee
Atr
United States
William McKinley
New York
Bryan
Dick Croker
Croker
Brian
Tammany Hall
Mwan
Tammany
Ice Trust
Mir McKinley
Fuu
William McNinley
Abey
Wilton
House of Representatives
Massachusetts Democrats Nominate Paine for Governor
In Boston on October 2 the Massachusetts Democrats nominated Robert Treat Paine Jr. for governor with John B. O Connell as lieutenant governor and Luther B. Stevenson as auditor. The convention, led by T. Callahan of Holyoke, approved a platform echoing the Kansas City doctrines and the Declaration of Independence.
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Robert Treat Paine, Jr
Boston
Tadah
Robert Treat Payne, Sr
John B. O'Connel
Luther B. Stevenson
KF. Gerrey Brown
John L.halifaux
John , Crosby
Jefferson
Callahan
George Fred Williams
Kansas City
Supreme Court Opens October Term with Certiorari Proings
Helena October term begins with two writs of certiorari to review lower court actions. Case one concerns Fred Whiteside v Second Judicial District Court Judge McIntyre over arrest issues involving Cashier G L Ramsey of Union Bank. Case two covers C W Allen v Israel Hibbs with Judge Napton’s ruling in a Deer Lodge county case.
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Standard
Helena
Supreme Court
Fred Whiteside
Second Judicial District Court
H. McIntyre
J. H. Duffy
Fifth Judicial District Court
Wellington
Napton
McIntyre
G. L. Ramsey
Union Bank & Trust Company
Whiteside
Butte
T. J. Walsh
Jesse R. Roote
C. W. Allen
Israel Hibbs
Deer Lodge
B. ¥. Mahren
Anaconda
Boy Killed by Train Near Townsend in Montana
Oliver Quist a 16 year old boy was struck and killed by a westbound Southern Pacific passenger train four miles from Townsend Montana near four in the morning. He had run away from Boulder with companions and spent the night in a box car before attempting to return home. An inquest was held by Coroner Belcher in Townsend.
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Standard
Helena
Pacific
Townsend
Oliver Quist
Belcher
Boulder
Toston
Quist
Expedition to Pautinefu delayed to October start
Sept. 2 dispatch reports the Pekin and Tientsin columns to be led by General Gose'er and a German general as the expedition to Pautinefu is postponed until October. Russians occupy Teneshan without opposition and the New South Wales unit plans to winter in Pekin for pacification.
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Teneshan
New South Wales
Perry Belmont Nominated for Congress in First District
New York October 2 Perry Belmont today was nominated for Congress by the Democratic convention of the First district which includes Queens, Suffolk and Nassau counties.
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Congress
New York
Queens
Suffolk
Nassau Counties
Russian minister and suite withdraw from Pekin
Washington reports confirm a Russian ministerial withdrawal from Pekin as part of broader efforts toward a peace settlement with China. French and German positions are aligned with US plans, signaling a potential diplomatic settlement without full war, amid ongoing Chinese edict actions and military movements near Beijing.
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Fhaim
Hay
Hiussia
United States
Tirst
State Department
France
Russia
Germany
Feu
Mgr
Conger
Pekin
Mr. Wu
Tuan
Somone
Emperor to Emperor Chinese Message to William of Germany
Chinese emperor urges calm and restitution after the murder of a German minister. He orders offerings on altars, safe passage for the coffin, and requests peace and protection for foreigners in China. Germany replies acknowledging the tragedy and insisting on accountability and religious liberty for Christians. Field Marshal von Waldersee to Pekin to assist and assure protection.
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China
Herlin
William
Kun Ying
Christemloain
Pekin
von Waldersee
Beau Gallant wins Matron Stakes at New York meet
Beaux Gallant, a 20 to 1 shot, swooped up the rail to beat Spencer as Commando led early. The Matron Stakes headline feature of the West hesitation meeting drew a large crowd and $14,000 purse for the winner. The day also included the Manhattan and Jerome handicaps with Firearms and the western hearse taking top honors. Steward actions followed, and entries by S C Hildreth were barred for the remainder of the meeting.
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Firearm
Belle of Lexington
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Lexington
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LE. V. Harkness
Ealacy
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Connor
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Diz
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al Love
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