Mitchell Refuses to Discuss the Coal Strike Situation
Philadelphia reports say talks between mine operators and coal railroad officials focus on a possible 10 percent wage increase. Operators doubt funding without higher coal prices while larger companies worry about Bituminous coal competition. President Mitchell remains reticent on concessions as strike leaders press for workforce turnout. Quiet conditions prevail as expectations mount for a New York announcement.
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Mitchell
United Mine Workers
New York
Bryan at Best Talked To The South Dakota Farmers
W J Bryan completed his South Dakota tour at Aberdeen after eight speeches and 260 miles. He spoke on starch trusts at Nebraska City and defended trusts, urged direct election of senators, and challenged Republicans while praising Pettigrew.
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Bryan
South Dakota
Labor Leaders See Narrow Coal Strike Turn Yet to Come
In Hazelton Pennsylvania President Mitchell held quiet talks from New York and warned the 500000 miners must decide proposed terms themselves. A 10 percent wage rise under a sliding scale was discussed, with critics noting its uneven effect. The Hazelbrook mine closed and a large miners parade was blocked by the mayor to avoid disturbances.
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Mitchell
Lehigh Valley
J. S. Wentz & Co
Hazelbrook
Freeland
Wentz
Hazelton
Coal operators in Wyoming and Lackawanna valleys discuss settlement terms
Wilkesbarre September meeting of coal operators at Lehigh Valley Coal company offices reviewed a proposed wage increase of at least 10 percent for all workers. Discussion touched on powder price reductions and cost savings, with mixed views on raising coal prices to cover higher wages. Strong resistance to full recognition of the Miners' union was noted. a stenographic report was sent to New York.
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Wilkesbarre
Wyoming and Lackawanna
Lathrop
New York
Lacka- Wanna Company
Hanna Drives Strike Settlement Effort In Scranton
In Scranton Pennsylvania miners and operators discuss a possible settlement led by Senator Mark Hanna. Operators say Hanna knows what miners will accept and may have influenced the delay in strike action to gain time for settlement talks. Germyn notes Hanna is engineering the settlement and politics should not block it.
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Scranton
Senator Hanna
New York
Mitchell
Hanna
Wilkesbarre
John Germyn
Mark Hanna
Germyn
Removal of the Troops Near Shenandoah
Sheriff Toole met General Gobin at his Pottsville headquarters in a long conference about a possible troop removal amid reports that a strike was nearing settlement. No definite details were learned of the discussion or its outcomes.
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Shenandoah
Sheriff Toole
Pottsville
Gobin
Troops to Stay Te weekend as settlement nears
Adjutant General Elliott after meeting General Gobin said he believed a settlement to the strike is close and the troops’ presence will soon become unnecessary. The soldiers will remain here tomorrow and Sunday, but how long after is not known.
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Elliott
Gobin
Coal discoveries in Cascade range Washington state veins found
Judge J M Dennett and Prof Birch located coal veins six miles from the railroad in the Cascade mountains of Washington on 460 acres. They report 25,000,000 tons in sight with veins of anthracite resembling lighter Scranton coal. Dennett plans to form a company to work the deposits.
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Minneapolis
The
Tribune
Valley City
N. D
J. M. Dennett
Cascade Mountain
Washington
Birch
Seattle
Judge Dennett
Cascade Range
Fashionable Ball at Helena Draws Social Highlight
Helena society filled the Auditorium for a ball hosted by Mrs. Cruse niece of Thomas Cruse. Charles W. Clark and Augustus Heinze led visiting guests from Butte with about 54 others arriving by special train. The Clark band performed as part of the elegant event.
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Helena
Standard
Cruse
Thomas Cruse
Butte
Charles W. Clark
Augustus Heinze
Clark Band
Aso
Theat Falls
Britain warns Netherlands over Kruger voyage on Dutch warship
London dispatch reports Great Britain sent a note to the Dutch government warning that allowing Mr. Kruger to carry bullion or state archives aboard the Dutch warship sailing him to Europe would be a breach of neutrality by the Netherlands according to the Amsterdam Daily Mail.
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London
Great Britain
Amsterdam
Daily Mail
Kruger
Europe
Netherlands
Ito Likely Premier as Yamagata Resigns in Japan
Yokohama correspondent reports the Yamagata ministry's resignation and Marquis Ito poised to become premier. Ito favors cooperation with Britain and opposes China partition or Russian ascendancy, signaling no policy shift in China.
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London
Yamagati
Yokohama
Daily Mail
Marquis Ito
Japan
China
Great Britain
Fire destroys Sebastian, Robert & Co. store in Mexico City
The general merchandise store owned by Sebastian, Robert & Co. burned late last night in Mexico City. Loss is estimated at 750 dollars, with insurance coverage of 4,000 dollars from foreign companies.
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Mexico City
Sebastian, Robert & Co
Frank Shepperd Dies In Chicago At Publisher
Chicago September 28 Frank Shepperd prominent publisher died tonight from apoplexy his death announced by associates at the publishing office. He was widely known for his work in journalism and the press circle.
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Chicago
Frank Shepperd
Bryan’s lengthy campaign speech drew thousands at Mitchell
In Mitchell South Dakota on vacant ground near the corn palace Bryan spoke for over an hour to a large crowd. He defended the Republican stance on the gold standard and national banks and discussed the Philippine question. He also answered questions on trusts and the ice trust, noting it was a New York matter. He also spoke to audiences in Weenspek et Huron and Woonsocket.
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New York
Ice Trust
Teddy
Colorado
Bryan
Chicago
United States
Huron
S. D
Mitchell
Corn Palace
Ijryan
Brywn
Mr. Bryan
Weenspecket
Woonsocket
Falkett
Yankton
Fegan
South Africa
Philippines
Pettigrew
Trinity River Flood Reaches Record Levels in Fort Worth
The Trinity River rose all day and stood 30 feet at Fort Worth on Sept 28, flooding a wide area. Cotton Belt railroad track and station were washed away. trains and streetcars halted, North Side lines abandoned. No confirmed deaths, but possible losses in river bottoms. Waterworks near the plant three feet deep. the Evans family rescued by rowboat.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Trinity River
Trinity
Samuel Evans
Russia Thinks Again In Pekin Return Invites
The Herald correspondent reports suspensions of Russian orders to leave Pekin with other legations and troops unsure about remaining. They invite the Chinese court to return for peace talks as Li Hung Chang requests the emperor and empress dowager. The empress dowager demands guarantees before releasing the emperor.
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New York
Pekin
Herald
Taiyuen
Li Hung Chang
Assassination Court Martial Reported in Pekin
The Manchu assassin of Baron von Ketteler was tried by court martial. No new evidence. The court will pronounce sentence after awaiting further information. Li Hung Chang expected to arrive within a week as Russian and German legations await developments. Business is improving and the people.
Bryan speaks on bank, trusts and empire in Yankton address
In Yankton South Dakota September 28 supporters filled the depot and heard William Jennings Bryan critique the Republican bank and silver policies, attack trusts, and argue for a democratic voting stance. He urged restraint in military power, tied Philippine policy to imperial aims, and noted Senator Pettigrew joined the party.
Fugitive Government’s Return Hinted as Confidence Grows
General Fukushima returns after a 12 day stay at Taku as observers note growing confidence but no progress toward the much awaited return of the fugitive government.
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Fukushima
Taku
Li Hung Chang seeks end to hostilities in China
Li Hung Chang told General Chaffee he desires a cessation of hostilities and pledged that China will not resume fighting. He advocates U S mediation for a fair settlement and confirms continued cables with Wu Ting Fang. News reports a massacre of 13 Swedish missionaries in Shangsi province and a peaceful region with British cavalry advancing near Tientsin.
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Associated Press
Tientsin
Taku
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Chaffee
United States
Wu Ting Fang
Washington
Pekin
Shangsi
Emperor thanks Russia for troop withdrawal and Ketteler memorial
Emperor Kwang Hsu issues edict thanking Emperor Nicholas for withdrawing Russian troops from Pekin and announces willingness to hold a memorial ceremony at the grave of German minister Baron von Ketteler. Chinese sources say Sinanfu palace in Shansi province to be prepared for the reception.
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Shanghai
Kwang Hsu
Nicholas
Pekin
Baron von Ketteler
China
Sinanfu
Shansi
Fire Hits Central Gaslight Works in East 138th Street Blast
A gas tank exploded at the Central Gaslight company works at the foot of East 138th Street in New York. The blaze sent flames seven feet high, shattered nearby windows, and threatened gas holders. Firemen fought the blaze after two alarms and a fireboat were called. no casualties were reported.
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New York
Central Gaslight Company
East One Hundred and Thirty-eighth Street
Sealing Fleet Returns Amid Seasonal Failure in Bering Sea
British patrol fleet crews report a rough season with all sealing schooners returning home due to persistent bad weather. Officers note the venture was a failure, ending the patrol in Victoria B C with crews conceding difficulties offshore.
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Victoria
B. C
H. M
Bering Sea
New York Herald Denies Clark Interview Details
The New York Herald defends its interview with W A Clark saying the text was accurate in all details with only minor blue pencil edits to tone down forceful language. Clark’s Montana reply disputed Daly and Anaconda references and urged fair treatment.
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THE
NEW York Herald
Clark
W. A. Clark
Chicago
Standard
Herald
Senator Clark
Mr. Daly
Kaiser Opposed to Policy of Forbearance
London dispatch reports Germany retreat toward a milder Chinese programme agreed by France, Germany and Russia and likely to be accepted by other powers. The Cologne Gazette warns of intolerable anti foreign violence under Prince Tuan, while Shanghai says Li Hongzhang sent Admiral Alexieff toward Port Arthur and Kung Yi drives Boxers from Shantung toward Pechili. Rumors mention British flag vessels carrying munitions and Russia offering to finance China to repay a British loan.
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Germany
France
Russia
London
Paris
The
Morning Post
Cologne
United States
England
Prince Tuan
the Gazette
Tientsin
Standard
Li Hw Chang
Admira Alexieff
Port Arthur
Count von Waldrsee
Seymour
Alfred Gaselee
Shanghai
Kung Yi
Shangtung
Pechili
China
Germany Blames McKinley for the Chinese Mess
Berlin papers discuss Washington dispatches on Hay returning to duties with free hand in foreign affairs and U S protest over Prince Tuan’s appointment. German outlets argue America’s stance signals a fiasco and warning of missteps, while critics blame U S actions and Protestant influences for China troubles.
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Berlin
Washington
Hay
McKinley
Lokal Anzeiger
America
United States
Vossische Zeitung
Prince Tuan
National Zeitung
Wu Ting Fang
China
Herr von Brant
Boxer Power Suppressed in Pekin as Kang Yi Dies
Reliable Chinese sources report Kang Yi, Boxer leader, killed himself in Pekin. Empress Dowager allegedly replaces Prince Tuan with Wan Wen Chao, signaling a decline in Boxer influence. Wan Wen Chao, a Manchu Chinese official, is connected to finance and the state council.
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New York
Kang Yi
Pekin
Herald
Shanghai
M Onager
Prince Tuan
Wan Wen Chao
Taotai
Kang
Nanking
Partment of Finance
Gownell
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W. J. Bryan
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Elk Point
Scotland
Redfield
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Thambear
Gil Re
North Dakota
Organized Labor
Sherf
COAL
Washington State
Karge
Molland
Blaze
Republicans
Por
Anaconda
Kaiser
Forsearance
M'Kinley
Deutsche Revue
Kain
Louisville
Methodist Episcopal Church
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