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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1902
Page
1
There is some opposition in the miners convention to accepting an arbitration plan without clarity on strikers regaining old jobs. The outlook remains that the plan will be accepted once understandings are secured.
In Wilkes Barre 145000 striking miners convened with 662 delegates empowered to vote 867 ballots on President Roosevelt’s arbitration plan. Engineers and pumpmen opposed changes risking loss of jobs to non union workers, delaying a decision until tomorrow as Mitchell seeks broad support and press access is granted amid tense proceedings.
Helena suffers a complete outage after the Helena Light & Power electric plant burns. The 11,000-volt system connected to the Missouri River station caused quick destruction. loss about 45,000 dollars with 30,000 dollars insured as crews rush to erect a temporary plant and restore power in coming days.
Special Dispatch reports General Robhbe of the Dakota department and Colonel Pond visiting Fort Keogh. Colonel Thomas, post commander, announced the plan to rebuild the fort on a greatly enlarged scale, adding quarters for a full cavalry regiment and two batteries of light artillery.
General Dewet addressed about 1,000 people at Hanover station at 2 a m in his nightshirt. He recounted the warm Boer reception in Berlin and German generosity. The generals collected a total of 87400 dollars.
Amalgamated Company, holder of the state’s largest industrial interests, presents itself as labor’s friend. The group asserts it has never shown a desire to drive anyone out of Montana and comments on the current situation.
William Scallon of Butte, Mont at October 20, 1902, submits a statement defending Amalgamated policies amid attacks. He asserts the group pursues industrial aims, supports the eight hour system, and pledges no wage cuts while resisting coercion. He warns against confiscation schemes and labor‑employer conflict.
Birmingham reports from Littleton Alabama that remains quiet after last night’s riot between black and white residents. Ira Creal, initially reported dead, appeared in Littleton. Joe Thompson died en route to the city hospital.
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