Coal presidents in Washington discuss strike settlement plan
Washington reports show coal company leaders arriving by special train and meeting officials in Washington and New York as they consider arbitration for grievances. President Mitchell and other mine workers leaders travel with officials, while Cassatt and Morgan weigh invited talks. Meeting details and train movements are outlined across multiple cities.
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Washington
Anthracite Coal Roads
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Mitchell
John Mitchell
Fahy
New York
B. Thomas
Erie
Prez Fowler
Ontario and
West
David Wilcox
Counge
Delaware and Hudson
Olyphant
Truesder
Lackawanna
John Markit
Piakideht Casaatt
Pennsylve Railroad
Nanan Ty
Visw
J. P. Morgan
Cassatt
Morgan
Longs Row
Philadelphia
Baer
Reading Company
Atlas
Baltimore and Ohiq Road
Wilkesbarre
Presidenty Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
District Preai
Dents Nicholls
Duffy
Fahey
GRE Robber is killed in Montoursville raid
Five masked burglars attacked the Montoursville Passenger Railway Company power house early today. Engineer Alem Bly, shot in hip and thigh, fired back killing one robber and wounding two others. The gang fled as Bly raised the alarm. a dead robber lay outside the building. In Nebraska, four robbers blew a safe at Norman tank and escaped with about $1,000 while terrorizing villagers.
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Williamsport
Montoursville Passenger Railway Company
Alem Bly
Montoursville
Bly
Minden
Nebr
St Norman
Students Rout Park Police on Minnesota Campus Scrimmage
On October 2 in Minneapolis at the University of Minnesota campus students clashed with park policemen and a plain clothes officer as they resisted arrests for riding bicycles on campus walkways. Four officers were deployed, three were hustled off the campus, one plain clothes man tied to a tree with a garden hose, and threats of shooting were ignored.
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
Park Board
Berry
Parson Quiets Angry Women at Virginia WCTU Convention
In Richmond on October 2 the state convention of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union faced fierce strife. Pastor Carey E. Morn intervened inside the Christian Church declaring it sacred ground and calling for peace as factions of old and new members clashed over money and alleged fraud, ending with reelection of officers after prayers for harmony.
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Richmond
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Christian Church
Tony
Carey E. Morn
House of God
Yang
Vindi- 2
Trusts Under Fire At National Republican Club Meet
Chicago reports a mass meeting of the National League of Republican Clubs where Senator Dolliver defends tariffs and condemns trusts. He cites the Iowa deal, argues competition supports tariff policy, and warns against repealing protection as industry consolidates.
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Chicago
National League of Republican Clubs
United States
J. P. Doliver
Towa
Iowa
Mr. Bryan
J. Pierpont Morgan
American Trust
Courts of Justice
Alcohol Trust
Haseed
Alkali Trust
Asphalt Trust
Bicycle-Trust
National Salt Company
Talstol's Home Narrowly Escapes Destruction
Talstol's residence at Yasnaia Pollan in Toula's governate narrowly escaped total ruin by fire on September 3. The upper portion of the house was destroyed.
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Talstol
Peril
Fst. Petersburg
Black Civic Rights group appeals after mob violence
New Albany Indiana October 2 The National Federation of Civic Rights an Indiana incorporated association seeks national protection for Black Americans. A committee led by Bishop George W Clinton of North Carolina prepared the appeal citing 1400 Black people fatally harmed by mob violence in ten years without trial or due process and noting a recent burning at the stake.
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New Albany
Ind
National Federation of Civic Rights
Indiana
United States
George W. Clinton
North Carolina
Dances barred at world fair concessions plan
St Louis October 2 The board of lady managers of the world’s fair adopted Miss Helen M Gould’s resolution for a high moral tone and elimination of concessions with risque dances seen at Chicago’s midway. The board was notified by President Francis that a site was granted to the lady managers for use as they wish.
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St. Louis
Helen M. Gould
Francis
Grand Army Vets Arrive for Encampment Preparations
Washington October 2 veteran arrivals from outside begin for the Grand Army encampment. General Torrance and staff expected tomorrow. City prepared to welcome Commander in Chief and comrades. Flags adorn major streets, including Pennsylvania Avenue, with tents and headquarters tents set up on the ellipse south of the White House. An immense hospital tent was dedicated today.
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Washington
Grand Army
Torrance
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Eternal City Enthralls London Audience in Debated Drama
Hall Caine's Eternal City was staged at His Majesty's Theatre to a large crowd in London. The production earned praise for its mounting and strong acting, with Mascagni's incidental music heightening the experience. Beerbohm Tree played Baron Bonelii and received a curtain call, joined by Constance Collier, Mancy Price, Brandon Thomas, and Lionel Brough in key roles.
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London
Hall Caine
His Majesty's Theater Tonight
Vatican Gardens
Beerbohm Tree
Baron
Bonelii
Constance Collier
Roma
Mancy Price
Princess
Bellini
Robert Tabor
Rossa
Brandon Thomas
Pope
Lionel Brough
Bruno Reveco
Mascagni
Mr. Tree
Loaded Legs and Jumped Loaded Legs and Jumped
Avalon California October 2 George Seeligson Jr 21 committed suicide by jumping into the bay from the wharf He was son of George Seeligson of Galveston Texas and was here with his parents and sister The family was traveling for the young man s health impaired by hard study at Harvard College He suffered nervous prostration During the night he arose left his room for the wharf and leaped overboard
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Avalon
Cal
George Seeligson, Jr
George Seeligson
Galveston
Ter
Harvard College
Outrage Protests Highlight Religious Persecution Appeals
The piece appeals for a firm stand against outrages in the Republic of Washington and urges support for church denominations, especially Jewish churches, amid recent protests over Romania.
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Republic of Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Roumania
Trial Reveals Bribery Ties in Central Trac tion Case
In St Louis on October 2 the Snyder bribery trial heard startling testimony on large sums paid to secure votes for Central Traction legislation. George J. Kobusch testified he funneled $25,000 to a councilman via Edgar Mephan, naming recipients like Carroll, Gaus, and Gast receiving about 10 to 17 thousand dollars each. Frederick Uthoff described offers of up to 100,000 dollars for his vote and implied payments through Dieckmann, with additional sums tied to gas bill maneuvers. The testimony details ongoing schemes as the case proceeds.
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St. Louis
Robert My Snyder
Moter
George J. Kobusch
St. Louis Car Company
Snyder
Central
Edgar A. Mephan
Mephan
Fala
Carroll
Gaus
Gast
Frederick M. Utho
Robert M. Snyder
Louis Dieckmann
Athoff
Central Traction
Dieckmann
Uthoft
Planters
Witness
Athoft
Uthoff
Charle Carroll
McCall Renominated in Somerville GOP Dish on Tariff
Congressman Samus i W McCall was renominated in the eighth district Republican convention at Somerville. In accepting, he urged a special session to pass a law allowing coal to enter the U S free of duty from any country, arguing it would be as sensible as taxing a shipload of food and that removing the coal duty would not harm protection.
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Boston
Samusi’ W. McCall
Somerville
Congress
Labor in New Orleans as streetcar strike widens
In New Orleans on October 2 the prolonged streetcar strike shows no quick end as negotiations fail. The car men refuse to reply to a final offer while the railway company readies to operate with new labor if no agreement is reached by 6 pm. Pickets remain at depots, some cars run for letter carriers, and incidents include wires cut near Carrollton Avenue and arrests of involved individuals.
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Orleans
Mediary
Ft Stow
Efc
Carmen
Pasia
Ita
Southern ‘Pacific
Houston
Canal
Exchange Alley
Canal Street
Carrollton
Carrellton Avenue
Cambronne Atreet
Taere
Miners Vote On Wages Tax At Sloss Sheffield Mills
In Pratt division and Sloss Sheffield Company mines about 1,400 workers faced a heated vote on deducting a $1 assessment from miners wages to aid anthracite strikers. Roughly 900 attended, a large majority favored the deduction, with a committee to pressure holdouts. President Mahon and President Bacon were involved in potential strike actions depending on further approval.
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Tenne Coal
Ron and Railroad Company
Pratt
Tennessee ‘Company
West Pratt
Tennessee’ Company
Sloss’ Sheffield Company
National Board
Fairley
Flynn
Mahon
Bacon
Tennessee Company
New York
Trains Meet Fatal Collision Near Cornwallis
Five people were killed and three injured in a head on collision between two freight trains in a tunnel near Cornwallis on the Baltimore and Ohio. Engineer Fred Pearce and brakeman William Miller were killed. Multiple cars of cattle were killed or injured. Debris fills the tunnel with several others presumed trapped. Separately, a note from Manchester mentions a subsidy for steamers.
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Parkersburg
W.va
Cornwallis
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Fred Pearce
Cone Train
William Miller
Congratulatory notes flood Captain Howell for mayor win
Citizens hail Captain Evan P. Howell as successful mayoral candidate after the primary. He departed for St Louis on business while election results and the city executive committee meeting clarified vote consolidations and minor irregularities. A range of local affairs including horse show entries and infrastructure sales are noted along with broader political happenings.
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Evan P. Howell
Howell
St. Louis
Atlanta
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Dollivis
Federation of Civic Rights
Helen Gould
Bankrgent Fn
Godd
Hd- Buttler
New Orleans
Steet
Henry A. Reild
Atentrie
D'ayala
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Ureant
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West Virginia Tunnel
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Dispatch
Georgia
Augusta
Eastern Syndicate
John 9. Candler
Supreme Court
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Candler
Madison
Mississippi
Dothan
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Greensboro
N. C
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