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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1900
Page
1
Philadelphia report details the second week of the anthracite miners strike with plans to deploy about 2,600 state troops to Schuylkill county to protect returning workers. Riots in Shenandoah led to three rioter deaths as authorities seek order and safety for miners and deputies face cautious handling.
Scranton Pa Sept 23 The miners extend threats toward rail transport as switchmen meet with national officers Hawley and Tipton to discuss refusing non union coal. A planned New York visit aims to persuade DL&W president Truesdale to spare switchmen the task or risk a wider walkout. The Bellevue colliery scare proved baseless. District No 1 claims about 70 000 of 75 000 miners enrolled with mines idle and washers operating.
Peaceful Shenandoah faces expected mine reopenings as Reading Coal and Iron mine superintendents plan resumption tomorrow while workers vow to resist. Governor Gobin deploys six battalions and militia to protect routes to collieries and Mahoney City, with proclamations banning street crowds.
Hazelton Pa Sept 23 There is no change in the coal strike in the Lehigh region with miners meeting at Latimer and mass meetings at Eply and Beaver Meadows. District presidents confer with President Mitchell as three deputies from Wilkesbarre are arrested in Freeland on highway robbery charges involving $167 from a Polish liquor dealer.
Harrisburg reports from September 23 that the Shenandoah Sehuylkill strike region remains quiet and under control. Adjutant General Stewart and Governor Stone oversee operations with Major General Miller and Colonel Elliott at the base. The state arsenal keeper Colonel Richardson stays ready, while the 9th and 13th regiments wait on standby. Troop strength near 2000 includes infantry, cavalry, and artillery and no additional units are expected unless unrest resumes.
General Gobin announced detailed troop deployment for mine districts around Shenandoah Pennsylvania as collieries reopen at dawn. Regiments will patrol Turkey Run Kohiner Cambridge Knickerbocker Maple Hill Lllangowan St Nicholas Suffolk McAdoo Keeley Run Indian Ridge Shenandoah City and Mahalony City areas with Battery C held in reserve. Harrie of the United Mine Workers spoke to several miners in the afternoon.
In Wilkesbarre on September 23 Rev Father Garvey of the Scranton diocese urged calm among Wyoming Valley strikers. He spoke at St John’s church Pittston on avoiding liquor during the strike and offered to administer a temperance pledge to parishioners among the strikers next Sunday.
Dr. E A Banks of First M E church in Cleveland preached on the miners strike in Pennsylvania. He said diggers of coal perform a common necessity and deserve good wages and a fair chance, urging listeners to weigh the miners’ case before condemning their strike.
Shamokin Pa September 23 All was quiet in the strike situation today but fear of trouble looms if Cameron collieries are opened. A Treverton United Mine Workers meeting voted to stay off the job until the strike is officially declared.
Manila dispatch reports extended insurgent operations across Cagayan Isabella and northwest Luzon with American precautions. Civilians move hemp to Manila amid threats of arson, while some districts show quieting activity. Aguinaldo refuses peace terms. Archbishop Nogeda and bishops head to Spain. Amnesty lapse renews prior conditions. Insurgents sign and release prisoners. local morale fluctuates as Samar faces rice shortage.
Sunday in Galveston reports a tranquil day with many attending church and no disorder. The rail lines out of Houston refuse free transport, about 8000 dollars paid to street workers, 40 bodies recovered, 2500 workers planned for debris clearing, 576 treated at the emergency hospital, and two banks opened to cash scrip for laborers.
The Ruykin Growers association fixes 1900 raisin prices with per box and per pound rates across varieties including Londyn lavers London lavers Dehesa clusters imperial clusters and muscatels plus sultanas and Thompsons. Crop size is slightly larger than last year and fruit quality is good.
Havana reports Porto Rivo demands repayment of over 2.2 million dollars advanced to Spain for Cuban military operations. Cubans question why they should repay funds lent to the adversary. General Wood will send documents from Washington to Governor Allen of Porto Rico with a diplomatic memorandum stating no action can be taken.
Senator Hanna departed Cleveland for New York to stay two weeks at Republican headquarters before returning to Chicago. He spoke in Chicago earlier, describing his remarks and political stance in a day’s interview.
The Independent Democratic State Convention is called to meet in Butte on October 2 1900 to nominate electors and other state offices. Delegates are apportioned by county with 480 total votes. county conventions precede the state gathering with primaries September 27 and preliminary meetings September 29.
Senator Hanna argued the trust issue is a political bugaboo used by Bryan to win votes. He said anti trust laws were enacted by Republicans and denied opposing combinations that hurt the people while stressing the money question will become the main issue. He also noted no decision to campaign but would debate if necessary.
An Ohio mob seized Elders Ephraim Bassinger of Bluffton and Silas Moot of Lima in Mansfield. They were dragged from a depot, stripped, daubed with varnish and paint, and marched to Zionist Leiby's home where they promised not to return unless ordered by Overseer Piper.
Governor Roosevelt spent a quiet Sunday near Daly's ranch after a week of campaign speaking. The party rode horses, rested the night on O'Neill's spur, and planned four speeches for Rawlins Medicine Bow Laramie and Cheyenne with future stops in Colorado Kansas Nebraska Deadwood Waterloo and Chicago. He remains in strong health, pace over 10 000 miles and more than 2 speeches delivered to date.
An attack or intrusion appears to have desecrated quarters at Thea Palace as authorities investigate the incident. No further details about suspects or motive are provided in the fragmented report.
London dispatches report China refusing to return to Pekin palace citing barbarian intrusion. Edicts promise imperial protection to peaceful Chinamen while promising swift action against remaining Boxers. Promotions for Prince Tuan and Tung Fu Liang noted amid theater of international forces and Tientsin fighting.
Shanghai dispatch reports officials believe Prince Tuan may be taking a leading role in current affairs. No formal confirmation yet, but rumors persist about his influence and potential actions.
The taotai of Shanghai is to be appointed provincial judge with Kang Yi named his deputy. Foreign officials protest to the Yangtse viceroys against these appointments.
Times special correspondent reports General Wilson's expedition attempted to destroy the white pagoda in Pau Tai Chu temple grounds but masonry proved too solid. Orders to withdraw likely countermanded, communications worsen, General Young to aid peace talks despite ministerial protests. Shanghai Times notes Pekin ministers oppose Boxer leaders elevated to high posts.
Washington reports three pending diplomatic notes on the Chinese situation have been answered and the United States awaits developments. The commission to negotiate peace is under discussion with William R. Day of Canton named as a potential member, though his health may prevent acceptance.
Berlin dispatch notes the Vossische Zeitung criticizes America's rejection of the Chinese settlement proposal. It argues the U S stance harms occidental unity, raises Chinese defiance, and could prolong bloodshed in the diplomatic crisis.
Rockhill has conferred with Mr Conger but not Prince Ching. He will recommend withdrawing American troops as quickly as safely possible. The Pekin legation withdrawal is paused awaiting Berlin instructions. Russians report a Boxer demonstration on the railway. Germans dispatch an expedition to Paotingfu. General Chaffee heads to Tientsin.
Victoria B C reports from the steamer Pheasant that no sealing fleet has had a good season. Weather has been stormy with small catches. Five schooners were seen, the best only two skins by August end. No seizures or accidents. Beatrice had visited the Copper Islands where Russians were busy seizing Japanese sealers.
Sept 23 Canton Ohio President McKinley attends morning service at the First Presbyterian church. A few friends call at the house during the day and evening.
Reports from Pekin dated Sept 16 to Sept 23 indicate allied commanders plan to evacuate before winter. British and American forces pull back while foreign residents are warned to leave. Russians withdraw toward Tientsin and Manchuria as Japan may base at Nagasaki.
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