Outlook Bad for Arbitration Plan
Leaders of the Miners will confer today to discuss the arbitration proposal. It is expected that the general sentiment on the plan will be clear once the meeting concludes.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1902
Page
1
Leaders of the Miners will confer today to discuss the arbitration proposal. It is expected that the general sentiment on the plan will be clear once the meeting concludes.
Wilkes-Barre Oct 14 President Mitchell of the Miners' Union issued a cautious statement on the coal strike. He said the miners will define their position after fully understanding the operators' proposal. The new plan to have a US president select an arbitration board faces opposition among strikers who doubt its fairness and scope.
Washington reports President Gompers of the AFL declined press comments but told the Associated Press that he leaves the coal arbitration issue to Mr. Mitchell and colleagues. He criticized the operators proposal as insulting to the president and urged discretion in selecting commission personnel.
The case of Dr H A Cayley shot by J W Kelley worsened with the bullet injuring the spine. Doctors warn of possible total paralysis and say an operation now would likely be fatal, though it may offer a slim chance of relief if his condition stabilizes.
A large Democratic rally in Deer Lodge welcomed Judge John M. Evans and ex-Judge W. Y. Pemberton. Evans defended national issues and the trust question while pledging no personal vote appeal, urging voters to act in their own interests for the party. Pemberton delivered a strong, engaging address that electrified the crowd.
Virginia City report says the Kearsarge mine at Summit eight miles away discharged its entire force at noon after a dispute over replacing Chinese workers with white labor. Ed Williams paid off the miners. Superintendent Turner is said to be in Helena seeking new labor, with Pacific mine facing a similar stand.
Billings October 14 Alarm grows among sheepmen in eastern Montana over a suspected scab outbreak. State veterinarian Dr Knowles arrived to inspect a band of about 3 500 sheep bought by John Heide in Wyoming and driven into Carbon county. The flock mixed with others and grazing near Musselshell and Yellowstone counties, sparking fears of spread. Dr Knowles criticizes Inspector Corson for releasing Heide's sheep arguing lack of authority to lift the quarantine.
Fifteen to twenty workers at the Ben Greenhood overall factory in Helena returned after yesterday’s strike. The Helena Garment Makers' union settled the grievance at a meeting last night and agreed to press for concessions while modifying some demands. Both sides showed willingness to act fairly and the dispute is resolved.
Helena Oct 14 Mrs Marcus Daly Geoffrey Lavelle D J Hennessy and A J Campbell formed the Montana Oregon Lumber company with 25000 capital to operate a general lumber business in Butte A certificate shows W H Hackett Hardware of St Paul renamed Hackett Walther Gates Hardware company filed with secretary of state today
Under Sheriff Western of Miles City arrived in Billings today with John Pope who faces charges of stealing a diamond in Miles City. Pope is described as having a grim reputation, having served a penitentiary term and previously tied to a murder case in Iowa years ago.
Special dispatch from Havre reports Joseph M. Dixon will address locals on October 27. Republicans have begun preparations citing Dixon's record on the fellow servant bill and his alignment with railroad workers, reflecting Havre’s strong population interests.
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