Miners Split Over Soft Coal Support Amid Strike Talks
Patrick Gilday of the United Mine Workers discusses soft coal workers in central Pennsylvania backing the anthracite miners. He notes 42,000 soft coal miners ready to back Mitchell, but foresees no broad soft coal walkout. Mitchell is silent on regional strike progress as meetings and railroad actions unfold across Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
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Wilkesharre
Patrick Gilday
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Associated Press Today
Giliday
Gilday
Answers
West
West Virginia
Giscuca
Ashley
Kingston
Jersey Central
Lehigh
Wilkesbarra
Jersey Central Company
Bunbury
Binghamton
Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha
New River
Elk Horn
Kanawha and Hocking Company
Kanawha and
Michigan
Washington and Lee University Commencement in Lexington
Commencement exercises at Washington and Lee University in Lexington begin today and run through Wednesday. The baccalaureate sermon was delivered in Lee Memorial chapel by Rev. Dr. E. X. Mullins of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His topic was Man's Dominion Over Nature. The evening program featured Rev. Dr. W. N. Scott of Staunton delivering the Young Men's Christian Association address. Tomorrow the denial regatta will take place.
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Muachuay
Lexington
Washington and Lea University
Lee Memorial Chapel
E. X. Mullins
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Mulins
Young Men's Christian Association
W. N. Scott
Staunton
Plea for higher education by Angell at UMich
President James B Angell of the University of Michigan delivers the annual baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class at university hall in Ann Arbor Michigan He speaks on the opening of the new century and the surge of support for higher education endowments student aid and inquiry while critiquing political machinery and administration in education.
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Angell
Ann Arbor
Mich
James B. Angell
University of Michigan
University Hall
Ingentolis
Christian Scientists Gather in Boston for Annual Meeting
Nearly 15,000 followers converge on Boston for the annual gathering at the mother church. Delegations arrive from Australia, Hawaii, Great Britain, and elsewhere, including Mrs. Livingston Mims of Atlanta and other southern leaders. Mrs. Eddy instructs that the Concord pilgrimage be omitted, calling it a sacramental ceremony.
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Mass
Globe
Australia
Hawaii
Great Britain
Livingston Mims
Mims
Atlanta
South
C. L. Stockdell
K. K Batterman
H. Cannon
W. F. Fiske
W. L. Draper
GOOD BUSINESS WITH RUSSIA IN 1901 TRADE REPORT
Washington June 15 Frederic Emory chief of the bureau of foreign commerce released an extract from Commercial Relations for 1901 noting Russia’s purchases of American agricultural machinery rose to record levels in 1901 with Odessa and Siberia cited. American plows lag behind but general machinery holds a strong edge, while German goods retain competitive credit and price advantages. Russians favor American quality for certain items and officials welcome U.S. products.
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Washington
Frederic Emory
Bureau of Foreign Commerce
United States
Russia
Heenan
Odessa
Holloway
St. Petersburg
Siberia
Germany
Ran
En Tone
Enz President Sued by Laundry Over Unpaid Bill
Salvador ex-president Ezeta and his wife faced a Justice of the Peace on an order of examination to show cause why they owe a laundry bill. Ezeta admitted the debt but claimed no attachable property. Jewelry pawned and lent against his name surfaced in testimony, with ownership and repayment disputed amid admiration and accusations.
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Enx
San Francisco Call
Charles Ezeta
Salvador
Justice of the Peace
Caniels
Baeta
Bauer Collection Agency
Eezeta
Ezeta
Alameda County
Jake’ Rower
H. G. F Schumacher
Palace Hotel
Ezeta Ezeta
James M Wills
Montgomery Street
Daniels
Schumacher
Thomas Mulligan
Cornell baccalaureate sermon by Henry Van Dyke at Ithaca
The Cornell University chapel overflowed for the senior class baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Henry Van Dyke of Princeton. President Schurman and faculty appeared in robes as graduates in cap and gown entered two by two. The sermon drew on the life of Christ.
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Feta
Cornell University
Ithaca
Henry van Dyke
LL. D
Princeton
Schurman
van Dyke
Lessom
Christ
Strikers Prompted Troop Exodus In Rhode Island
In Pawtucket on June 16, 700 armed troops sent by Governor Kimball failed to quell unrest as rioting spread to Central Falls and suburbs. Electric service resumed sparked demonstrations. cars were stoned, employees injured, rolling stock damaged. Marines were ordered to charge as mobs gathered around Central Falls.
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Pawtucket
R. E
Kimball
Central Falls
Traction Company
Cumberland
Lincoln
North Providence
Widow Killed in Coatesville Scuffle Over Pistol
Philadelphia report June 15 details a tragedy in Coatesville Pennsylvania where Rachel Sadler a widow was shot through the heart by H N Ricer of New Castle Pa who was then killed by a pistol shot during a struggle with Mary Ernst. The incident arose from a quarrel over possession of a revolver.
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Philadelphia
Oira
Rachael Sadler
Coatesville
Here
H. N. Ricer
Mewcastle
Pullet
Ricer
Militia Quelled Disturbance in Central Falls After Brief Service
Marines patrolled cities as a machine gun was readied for action amid an imminent outburst. Mayor Fales asked for withdrawal of troops, Governor Kimball and Brigadier General Tanner held a conference. Militia would not be sent to Central Falls unless requested to prevent repeats. No disturbance occurred in the city during forenoon.
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Fales
Central Fails
Kimball
Tanner
Central Falls
Tomb of Push-ma-ta-ha honors Choctaw chief in Washington
In Washington on June 15 a report recalls Push-ma-ta-ha dead in 1824 and buried in Congressional cemetery. His monument near Guerry’s tombstone is described with inscriptions praising his wisdom and friendship to whites, plus memories of his role in land cession and relations with President Monroe.
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Congressional Cemetery
Push-ma-ta-ha
Guerry Pushma-ta-ha
United States
Push-me-ta-ha
John C. Calhoun
Peter Marr
Thirteenth Street
the Avenue
Mr. Marr
White House
Monroe
al Line
Arkansas River
Fort Smith
Red River
Ehief
Storm strikes Chicago churches injuring children and destroying a temple
An afternoon electrical storm hit Chicago injuring no serious casualties among about 200 Sunday school children. three churches were struck, Memorial German Episcopal destroyed, Calvary Presbyterian damaged, and a steeple of Lady of Sorrows church toppled. One man, Joseph Hillton, was killed by lightning near Lake Calumet.
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Chicago
Memorial German Episcopal
Calvary Presbyterian
West Congress
Forty-second Streets
the Lady of Sorrows Church
Jackson
Boulevard
Alabany Avenue
Joseph Hillton
Lake Calumet
Storm Strikes Louisville Floods Streets and Cellars
A severe storm hit Louisville on June 1 with winds near 60 mph and heavy rain including hail. City streets flooded and cellars filled while a steamship broke loose but was towed back to dock. a heroic rescue involved a chambermaid.
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Tarascon
Evansville Packet Company
Mary Murphy
Zall
Minnesota
St. Paul Minn
Minnesota Valley
Port Huron
Mich
Arthur Martin
Berrice Abraham
Norma Abraham
Lake Huron
Edison Beach
Cleveland
Ohio
Cuban Bill Threatens Republican Credibility in Florida Speech
A Florida legislator blasts the Cuban reciprocity bill linking it to the sugar trust. He criticizes General Wood and Secretary Root for mismanaging Cuban affairs and warns the GOP faces repudiation unless the bill is dropped. He calls for honest offices and accountability.
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Cuba
Repubican
Wood
Root
DeGraffenreid Beaten as Russell Wins Big in Home County
Dallas reports from Smith County indicate J M Russell leads DeGraffenreid for the fourth district congressional seat by a 160 vote majority in his home county. Russell's statewide win is considered assured as returns come in from the June 15 count.
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Russell
Dallas
Tex
Frond Smith
J. M. Russell
DeGraffenreid
Congress
Senators Still Talking Over Panama Canal Support
Washington June 15 The senate will meet at 11 each day this week to debate the isthmian canal bill before voting Thursday. Speakers include Kittridge, Cullom, Stewart, Hanna, Foster, Pettus, and Morgan supporting the Nicaragua route. Adjournment hinges on Cuban reciprocity and other appropriation bills.
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Senate
Rumergus
Kittridge
Nicaragua
Cullom
Stewart
Hanna
Foster
Louisiana
Pettus
Morgan
Panama
London Dock
District of Columbia
House
Birthplace of Salmon P. Chase in Cornish New Hampshire
A fragment from a Columbus Ohio Journal piece recounts the Chase ancestral home in Cornish dating to the 1700s. It tells how Dudley Chase founded the settlement in 1763 and profiles Salmon P. Chase born 1808, highlighting Mrs Chase's courage and the family’s prominent later roles. A separate note mentions a June massacre report in Algiers with brigand activity near Haccelbegh.
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Georgia Johnson
Columbus
Ohio
State Journal
New Hampshire
Connecticut
New England
Salmon P. Chase
Chases
Ithamar Chase
Philander
Dudley Chase
Cornish
Sutton
Mass
Mr. Chase
Mrs Chase
Mrs. Chase
Philander Chase
Ithamar
Dudiev Jr
United States
Mount Ascutney
Balmon P. Chase
T.incoin
Letters from Frank Stockton on Young Ladies dramatizing his tale
Boston Transcript notes several years of Maine town amateurs staging a dramatic solution to The Lady or the Tiger. Stockton correspondence praises the girls for their ingenuity, names the characters, and appreciates their photographs and play manuscript.
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Frank HR. Stockton
Boston Transcript
Maine
Stockton
Ladieca
Wadies
R. Stockton
Member of Parliament Arrested in Ireland Conspiracy Case
Dublin reports Patrick McHugh member of parliament was arrested on a warrant charging conspiracy and intimidation. The warrant, issued by a special court, was executed after assembling at Sligo on June 6 under the crimes act, linked to a tenant eviction by a United Irish League member.
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Dublin
Patrick McHugh
United Irish League
Sligo
Ireland
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