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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1902
Page
1
Manufacturers and strike leaders met in Buffalo to seek an end to the dispute but left without a definite plan. The talks focused on reaching a satisfactory resolution to the ongoing labor conflict.
Buffalo October 7. A conference between the National Association of Manufacturers committee and President Mitchell and his aides failed to yield a plan for partial resumption of work in the anthracite fields. The manufacturers praised the communication link with operators and a Philadelphia meeting set for tomorrow. Mitchell declined Roosevelt’s request to push resumption and reportedly will not urge miners to return under current conditions.
Among Wilkes Barre area unions the Pros pect Oakdale and Midvale collieries workers voted to remain on strike until success. President Mitchell ordered a statewide mobilization, but Wyoming Valley remains quiet as coal production drops. Strikers grow firmer with Gov. Penns yls action and hope organized labor will pressure operators to surrender.
Washington today carried reports that President Roosevelt submitted a plan urging miners in the anthracite region to return to work while a national committee would investigate operator miner disputes. Officials and miners weighed the proposal as Plymouth residents protested troop presence and military power loomed over the region.
An official from a major territory coal firm says mine reopenings depend on where military authorities deploy troops. Governor Stone demands protection for workers and families, but inconsistent troop deployment deters labor. National Guardsmen, many of whom are striking, plan to donate part of their pay to relief for fellow workers. Strike headquarters were quiet as President Mitchell was away.
General orders issued from division headquarters place the entire Pennsylvania National Guard on duty in the coal strike area. Three brigades will be stationed, with all state troops in the field by Thursday to protect miners and deter potential riots. Colonel Richardson directs camp equipage shipments from the state arsenal. Governor Stone declines to explain reasons for the orders.
Washington reports governors arranged 1 000 pairs of ets and 2 500 blank items to be delivered immediately. Blankets and shoes are now available in Philadelphia and New York as Pennsylvania exhausts its supply.
A Montana critique argues the Heinze fusion is anti democratic, sidelining the Bozeman convention verdict on Silver Bow, rewarding non democrats, and favoring personal power. It attacks Heinze for indorsing Republicans, courting independent democrats, and urges loyal democrats to back the regular ticket.
Miles City October 7 ticket filled for county party. Thomas Gibb named chairman and T H Bowden secretary. M L Clancy and A H Moore nominated for justices of the peace in the township securing the Democratic ticket in the county.
Nelson A. Gotschin, a passenger aboard a Northern Pacific train, attempts suicide by slashing his throat and injuring his arms with a razor and a dirk knife in a tourist car closet. Authorities report the perilous act disrupted and the traveler treated.
Nelson A. Gotschin, 60s, of Staples Minnesota, attempted suicide in a tourist car closet on a coast bound Northern Pacific train. He slashed his throat and cut his arms, bleeding severely, fought the county physician, but survived. He said he faced long troubles and planned to die, resting tonight but intent on ending his life. He carried letters naming a Maples real estate agent and his relation to Nick Lehmann, Whatcom county official.
In Dillon theater Beaverhead County Democrats led by Judge Evans and A C Gormley addressed national issues with strong audience support. Judge Leslie of Great Falls attended. Edwin Norris chaired. Evans praised Dillon education and denied rebel speech claims, drawing applause and friendly reception before departing for Butte.
In Virginia City Oct 7 the fall campaign began at the Auditorium. Congress candidate J. M. Evans and Cascade county attorney Austin Jormley spoke. Evans boasted of bearing the Morgan name and attacked Republicans on the Philippine question trusts and tariffs. Crowd reached around 1000.
Helena on October 6. The attorney general opened steps to compel Cascade County officials to assess bank stock as part of a broader move by the equestrian interests and the state board. The action seeks to enforce a valuation and levy process.
Special Dispatch reports Helena October 7 Judge Holloway Republican candidate for justice of the supreme court says he remains a Republican and did not solicit nominations or endorsements from other parties He asks Republican voters to support him regardless of party affiliation while noting his appreciation for the convention honor.
Baltimore reports Sam Arnold 73 who was convicted in 1865 for Lincoln assassination and sent to Dry Tortugas for life. He was pardoned by President Johnson after acquittal on impeachment. Arnold died at his Masonville home.
St John reports Higgins aged about 18 will be executed for killing an 11 year old boy named Doherty in Nelson. A separate verdict found Harry Rose guilty of murdering John Cole near Nakusp on June 6 last and he faces hanging on November 21 at Nescon Navy.
A patent was granted to Charles O. Anders for a money arm hand. The post office at Blossbury Powell has been discontinued and mail will be re routed.
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