Arbitration Hope Fights Labor Strike at Wilkesbarre
Peaceful week in anthracite field ends amid delegate elections for Monday's convention. Mitchell signals Morgan Cassatt roles, dispute over strikers’ reassignment poised to stretch debate. Also reports on Mt Lookout shaft wreck and 10000 guards ready to begin homeward move by mid week.
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Wilkesboro
Scranton
Mitchell
Manchester Guardian
New York
J. P. Morgan
Morgan
Europe
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Roosevelt
Quake Felt Across Tennessee and Georgia Towns
A distinct earthquake shock was felt in Chattanooga at 5 PM lasting several seconds. Doors rattled and people rushed outdoors as windows shook. Lafayette Georgia reported vases toppled from mantels and pedestrians felt the earth heave. Reports came in from Tryon and Sewanee among others.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Lafayette
Tryon
Sewanee
Monteagle
Tennessee
Georgia
Ambassador Tower Visits House in Berlin
Ambassador Tower, en route from London to St. Petersburg, stopped in Berlin to view a residence offered for his stay. Secretary Jackson hosted a dinner in his honor with embassy staff, their wives, and Consul General Mason and Mrs. Mason attending.
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Berlin
Ambassador Tower
St. Petersburg
Lonedon
Jackson
Mason
Disincorporation Certificate Filed in Secretary of State Office
A certificate of disincorporation was filed today in the office of Secretary of State Hays. It marks the first instrument of its kind filed for many months.
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Hays
Hill affirms support for government coal plank
Ithaca New Jersey October 18 David T S Hill speaks on the coal strike and the Democratic plank backing government ownership of coal mines. He says he will not retract the plank and will stand by it as the permanent solution. He adds he cannot say when government action might be needed.
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Ithaca
N. J
David TS. Hill
Siamese crown prince tours Philadelphia shipyards
The crown prince of Siam spent most of the day inspecting Cramp shipyard and Baldwin locomotive works in Philadelphia, ending with a luncheon at John Converse's office. Converse offered to educate several Siamese men in locomotive manufacturing, which pleased the prince. He noted Siam is building 300 miles of railroad lines and saw potential for further work through Converse's program.
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Philadelphia
Crown Prince of
Siam
Cramps
Baldwin Locomotive Works
John Converse
Mr. Converse
Crown Prince
Converse
Rebels Lose Major Battle Near La Victoria Venezuela
A messenger reports government troops under President Castro Sives defeated 9,000 rebels led by General Mendoza near La Victoria. Rebels retreated toward Villa de Cura after days of fierce combat amid extreme heat as Castro Sives personally led charges with a rifle. Valencia also reports the town remained in government hands.
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la Victoria
Villa de Cura
Castro Sives
Castro
Valencia
Iat
Hamlin Attacks Treasury Policy at Democratic Ticket Ratification
Boston October 18 Charles Hamlin former assistant secretary of the treasury spoke at the ratification of the democratic state ticket condemning the treasury’s plan to accept securities other than United States bonds as security for government deposits. He called the move unwarranted in law and contrary to the spirit of the financial system.
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Boston
Charles §. Hamlin
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Bonds
Italian Journalist Demands Action for Immigrant Welfare
Rome reports Signor Convertito, a Neapolitan journalist back from the United States, urging government intervention for Italian immigrants in New York. He alleges they are housed in a poorly built depot and suffer hunger and harsh treatment.
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Rome
Signor Convertito
United States
New York
Montg. Macomb Named to Board of Ordnance Duties
Washington October 18 Major Montgomery M Macomb of the artillery corps is appointed by the secretary of war as a member of the board of ordnance and fortifications to fill a vacancy caused by the reorganization and will serve on the committee examining armament plans and fortification needs.
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Washington
Montgomery M. Macomb
Nery Corps
S ‘Etary of
Board of Ordnance and Fortifications
Rancher Henry Lambet Granted Change of Venue
Henry Lambet a rancher from the upper Yellowstone valley has moved his assault case against youth McAllister from Justice Bender to Justice Dyer. The dispute began over traps set along Pine Creek and no trial date has been set.
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The
Standard
Livingston
Retirement of Major Ma comb commander noted
The report highlights Major Ma comb returning from Manila after serving on the board of engineers and ordnance. He contributed to devising a defense plan for the Philippine islands as part of his duties.
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John S. Rodgers
Macomb
Manila
Board of Engineers and Ordnance
Philippine Islands
Clerk Reports on Sufficiency of Helena Bondsmen in Minnie Healy Case
Helena October 18 The Clerk of the Supreme Court filed a report detailing the sufficiency of bondsmen in the Minnie Healy case. He notes objections to D. J. Hennessy A. F. Bray were overruled and the bond approved on August 4 1902. Objections to W. A. Clark Jr were likewise overruled with proceedings attached.
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Standard
Helena
Minnie Healy
Supreme Court
Rickerts
Ricketts
D. J. Hennessy
A. F. Bray
Hennessy and Bray
W. A. Clark, Jr
Daughters of the Revolution Chapter Formed in Livingston
A local meeting elected officers for a new Daughters of the Revolution chapter in Livingston with H. J. Miller as regent John T. Smith as registrar J. C. Vilas as treasurer A. W. Miles as secretary and M. J. Jenner as historian A committee including H. J. Horn Emogine Wolcott and J. B. Thompson was appointed to draft by laws.
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Standard
Livingston
Daughters of the Revolution
H. J. Miller
John T. Smith
J. C. Vilas
A. W. Miles
M. J. Jenner
H. J. Horn
Emogine Wolcott
J. &. Thompson
Mrs Kathrine E Hurst Dies In Louisville G A R Leader
Kathrine E Hurst aged 50 died suddenly in Louisville Kentucky from heart disease today. She had been national president of the ladies of the G A R for three consecutive terms.
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Louisville
Katherine E. Hurst
Ladies of the
Austrian Bill Aims at Combatting Drunkenness
Vienna reports the Austrian government plans a bill to curb drunkenness with harsh penalties for dipsomaniacs, signaling a tightening approach to public intoxication.
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Vienna
Five Story Furniture Factory Burns in Baltimore
The five story factory of C. D Wilson and Sons in Baltimore was nearly destroyed by a major fire tonight. The estimated loss stands at 125,090 dollars with partial insurance coverage.
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Baltimore
C. D Wilson& Sons
Albany Fire Kills One Fireman In Boston Store Blaze
A late night fire at the Tower & Brooks Boston store in Albany destroys part of the dry goods section. One fireman died after a pipeman, Thomas Ward, fell 30 feet from a ladder. Several young women were burned but not seriously. The building once housed Gov. William L. Marcy. The fire raged two hours before control. damages and losses were not estimated.
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Albany
N. Y
Tower & Brooks Company
Boston
Thomas Ward
William L. Marcy
Municipal Telegraph Company
Supply Leaves New York for Guam Station Ship
The Supply departed New York today for Guam where she will serve as station ship. Commander William E. Sewell is aboard and designated naval governor of Guam replacing Commander Seaton Schroeder, who will return to San Francisco.
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Washington
New York
Guam
William E. Sewell
Seaton Schroeder
San Francisco
Judge approves Big Timber Liquor Co dissolution
Special Dispatch reports Judge Frank Henry signed the decree on Oct 9 dissolving the Big Timber Liquor Company. The order grants permission for dissolution and directs final wind up actions. The filing notes no pending claims requiring court action at this time.
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Standard
Helena
Frank Henry
Big Timber Liquor Company
Fire destroys mills and home near Easton Nazareth
Harrisburg: Two hosiery mills owned by Henry Schraemer and the residence of John Uangst at Nazareth near Easton were destroyed by fire tonight. Several other houses suffered minor damage. Loss estimated at 100000 pounds.
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Easton
Henry Schraemer
John Uangst
Nazareth
Morphine Death of B F Mahan Linked to Delirium Delays
Benjamin Franklin Mahan, 45, died at his Butte home from a morphine overdose believed to be used in a personal crisis or to ease delirium tremens. Coroner Johnson ordered the body removed for an inquest set for 10 a m Monday. He had previously lived in Helena Glendale and Anaconda, worked as a druggist and postmaster, later real estate dealer, and recently with Cobban Realty in Butte.
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Butte
Sturgeon
Texas
B. D. Mahan
Anaconda
Harvey
Grand Forks
ABC
Mahan
J. R. E. Sievers
A. W. Corner
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Corner
Peliet
Glendale
Grover Cleveland
Moberly
Cobban Realty Company
Medora Southard
Southard
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