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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1900
Page
1
Philadelphia reports indicate talks for an amicable end to the coal strike are advancing. Leaders from both sides discuss potential wage increases, with miners seeking higher pay while owners resist union recognition. Some mines reopen as discussions continue across the strike region.
W J Bryan spoke in Dakota City and Blair on the Third congressional district tour for Edgar Howard, covering almost 40 miles by carriage and 150 by rail. He critiqued trusts and imperialism, denounced Republican policy, and urged support for Democratic candidates including Allen and Hanna-backed measures, ending with a Sioux City stop.
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers threatens a bituminous coal boycott in Central Pennsylvania to counter a supposed move by railroads to supply markets with soft coal. He reports sympathy among local miners and warns against resuming work without union authorization amid ongoing anthracite strikes.
Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore says he has been approached about arbitrating the strike between miners and anthracite operators. He notes he has heard only one side so far and will consider the matter only after both sides speak.
Shamokin Pennsylvania reports another load of Schuylkill valley deputies arriving in Trevorton to guard the North Franklin colliery. The mine employs 600 men and boys and strikers have dwindled to about 20 workers. Strike leaders say operations will not resume by Monday.
Scranton reports railroaders refuse to handle output, prompting a call for a United Mine Workers executive board meeting in district No. 1 to plan further actions. The effort targets Barton and Murrin mines near Carbondale with inspector oversight.
Major firms settle with laborers once more as Pennsylvanian Coal and Lackawanna coal areas finalize payments to all former employees. The move appears aimed at keeping workers off company property and hints at resumed mining activity. Word spreads that soft coal can burn in culm grates, easing fear of plant shutdowns.
At a local operators conference in Scranton Pennsylvania on September 27 the strike settlement plan favored by reports includes a small toll reduction by big companies. Operators would raise coal prices and miners’ wages would rise proportionally to those changes, with the Mine Workers' union excluded from negotiations and workers returning with only a wage advance guarantee.
Western railroads agree on division of military traffic west of Chicago to New Orleans and Pacific coast with Santa Fe and Southern Pacific controlling traffic east of San Francisco. Westbound split assigned to Western Passenger association chair McLeod. A draft for a transcontinental alliance was discussed but no action taken at Glenwood Springs meeting.
The Roosevelt party arrived in Pueblo and was greeted by crowds as three evening meetings drew large audiences. In Leadville and Canyon City Roosevelt and Bryan supporters debated national issues, stressing work, liberty, and unity. At Salida a mob of youths, aided by a few adults, shouted for Bryan and attempted disruption.
Six warships were ordered to reinforce the Asiatic squadron. Albany and Wilmington have already started their long voyage. Kentucky's delays push preparations back about three weeks. Dorothea sails in about 10 days. Vicksburg and Annapolis are fitting out at Norfolk and Boston yards, with weeks of work ahead.
Captain Frederick Dent Sharp U S A retired cousin of General U S Grant died in Kansas City from an overdose of bromide taken to relieve nervousness and pain. He was blind, had long frontier service, and served with Company H, 20th Infantry, including time at Fort Assinniboine and Fort Leavenworth.
A. W. Miles proposal to build a postoffice structure on Calendar street Livingston between Main and Second streets was accepted. The annual rent is 560 dollars including furniture fixtures equipment of boxes free delivery heat light and other services for five years from occupancy.
Representations have been made by the United States to Li Hung Chang who promised to protect American interests in China Russia offers to protect Empress Dowager.
Washington reports that Secretary of State notes to Germany, Russia and China outline U S diplomatic lines. Conger prepared to begin negotiations while Viceroy Li Hung Chang promises to protect American interests, with caution over Prince Tuan’s appointment and its effect on talks.
Berlin reports indicate German press and officials deny Britain rejected Germany’s proposal and blame the United States for Chinese obduracy. Papers note Japan and France reply are muted and that Britain’s delay stems from Salisbury asking MacDonald to assess German feasibility.
Dispatches report Russia has virtually abandoned Pechili to Germany amid Shanghai fleet tensions. In Manchuria Russian forces mass near Kirin with about 5,000 Chinese under observation. Dr Morrison notes security gains but siege relief for Pao Tingfu remains essential.
Dispatch from Taku lists landed forces by nation: Austrian 494 British 8,353 American 5,068 French 6,573 Italian 2,541 Russian 20,934 Japanese 15,570. Total 68,253.
St. Petersburg dispatch reports the Russian naval staff proposes a blockade of all Chinese naval forces, outlining strategic aims and potential movement plans. The announcement signals heightened tensions between Russia and China amid ongoing regional disputes.
Foreign ministers issued indecisive notes to Prince Ching proposing the emperor’s return to Pekin. The letters were not binding and were sent individually. General Chaffee doubts any European power would join in restoring the court, while Empress Dowager’s stance remains uncertain.
Jo P. Irish of California opened the campaign in Indianapolis at English's Opera House. A large audience attended the event as part of the native democratic organization efforts.
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