Roosevelt Will Beg Strikers to Avert Coal Shortage
Washington October 4 The Post says the president will convene a White House conference Sunday at 10 am to push a swift solution to the coal strike. Attending are Secretary Root Secretary Moody Attorney General Knox and Commissioner Wright. The meeting may weigh new developments though the specific plan is not stated.
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Ashington
White House
Root
Moody
Knox
Wright
Gibbons Feels For Otrivers Grievously Disappointed
Cardinal Gibbons voices sympathy for coal miners and disappointment in Roosevelt Mitchell conference. Senator West warns of serious trouble as Baer pressures persist. New York coal dealers report scarce anthracite and volatile prices after yesterday's failed conference.
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West
New Cure For Goltre Heroine Goes Home Cure Claim
A London duchess reportedly cured a goitre at home after surgeons declined operation. The letter claims Dr. Haig offers a home cure with free trial by mail from Cincinnati Ohio.
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London
Sy Husband
Dr. Haig
John P. Haig
Cincinnati
Ohio
Canada to Send Us 100000 Tons of Coal
Washington October 4 The secretary of the treasury received a note from the Portland Missouri collector of customs reporting the Dominion Coal Company of Canada will export 100000 tons of anthracite coal to the United States and asks for greater handling facilities. The department will extend every facility within the law and its discretion. The coal pays a duty of 67 cents per ton.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
No Federal Troops for Strike Region
Washington reports that President Roosevelt will not deploy federal troops to Pennsylvania mines. The plan includes appealing to Governor Stone for arbitration, calling an extra session of Congress, then martial law or court action to resolve the strike, with arbitration favored over force.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Baer
Pennsylvania
Stone
Congress
Effort to End Coal Strike Discussed by President and Aides
President and advisers discuss a plan to have United Mine Workers leader John Mitchell seek a return to work to avert a fuel famine. They favor an early investigation by Congress and Pennsylvania into the anthracite coal situation to inform forthcoming legislation or recommendations. Mitchell would weigh how the miners view the proposal as negotiations continue, with no call for an immediate extra session of Congress. Mitchell and other miners’ officials leave Washington for Wilkes-Barre, with Mitchell signaling possible directives to resume or continue the strike and noting public sentiment and financial support.
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Pres Dent
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
Congress
Pregient Mitchell
Cobhl
Etra
Minpin
Tring ii
United States
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway
Virginia
L E B. Johnson
Norfolk and Western
Roosevelt
Wilkesbarre
John Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Associated Press
Sound as a Dollar Emulsion advert claims health benefit
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as strengthening the throat and lungs, claiming it drives out coughs, colds and bronchitis and keeps them away. The copy promotes the product to readers with weak lungs and sensitive throats and provides the New York address for Scott & Bowne.
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Scott
Ship Trust Buys Coal in England
New York October 4 At the offices of the J P Morgan Co this statement was given out today by Mr Steele It was learned today that the International Mercantile Company has arranged to purchase in England 50 000 tons of the best domestic fuel coal for immediate transportation to this country This coal as well as more if required will be here to relieve any suffering or scarcity that may exist among the people or in the public institutions.
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New York
J. P. Morgan & Co
Steele
International Mercantile Company
England
Saturday Coal Strike News Highlights from the Norfolk and Western Railways
Report details seven deaths tied to the strike and claims three linked to mine operators. Norfolk and Western announces Sunday coal trains to ease famine, defying state law due to extraordinary demand. John Mitchell, miners leader, attends strike HQ as talks on ending the strike stall. operators reportedly plan to post notices urging a return to work, which Mitchell rejects.
Oxford to Honor White with Civil Law Doctorate
Berlin October 4 Ambassador White was officially notified that Oxford will confer the degree of doctor of civil law during the Bochelaw library tercentenary celebration. He has received a cordial note from President Roosevelt on his retirement as ambassador to Germany. The president’s letter is marked to be opened on his seventieth birthday.
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English University
Berlin
Ambassador White
Oxford
White
Roosevelt
Germany
Megnates Assert That the President Has Precedent in Debs Case
New York on October 4 reports that anthracite coal railroad presidents arrived from Washington. E B Thomas of Erie says the proposal offers an impartial tribunal and protection, but rejects control by an illegal association. Fowler explains Mitchell could not resume immediately due to by laws. Wilcox condemns claims there is nothing to arbitrate and notes an offer to arbitrate via court judges if needed.
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New York
Anthracite Coal Railroad
Washington
E. B. Thomas
The
Erie Railroad Company
Roosevelt
Truesdale
Lackawanna Road
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Hazelton
Fowler
Pennsylvania
David Wilcox
Delaware and Hudson
Debs
Wilcox
Court of the Common Pleas
Anbmit
Mine Workers’ Association
McConnell and Adler Funeral Notices Published
The notice lists funeral arrangements for Captain William McConnell and Mr. Adler with addresses on Lee Street West Ind and 24 Merritts Avenue, and 42 Peachtree Street for M M Mauck. Pallbearers include W A Bass I B Mitchell J C Hendrix D R Wilder Thomas F Corrigan Amos Fox Ike Liebman David Eichberg and others. Services set for Sunday October 5 and Monday October 6 with pawbearer meet times at Patterson's.
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W. A. Bass
I. 8. Mitchell
J.C. Hendrix
D. R. Wilder
Thomas F Corrigan
Amos Fox
H. M. Patterson
John B. Goodwin
Isaac Haas
Adolph Eliasberg
Morris Eichberg
M. M. Mauck
Peachtree Street
Richmond man arrested for selling lottery tickets on Broad Street
Charles Thalheimer conducted a large Morgan house on Broad Street and operated a lottery ticket business. He was arrested tonight by Officer Wyatt with the commonwealth's attorney's sanction. Evidence allegedly shows long time selling Kentucky lottery tickets.
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Richmond
Charles
Thalheimer
Broad Street
Wyatt
Commonwealth
Continual Bargain Sale of Second Hand Furniture
A local advert details a continual bargain sale offering a range of second hand furniture at steeply reduced prices. Highlights include a 17-piece red plush ebony parlor suit, an 18 by 18 foot plush carpet, a quartered oak sideboard with three mirrors, an antique walnut marble top bedroom suite, baby cradles, a sewing machine, bronze vases, Brussels carpets, oak center tables, and cherry bedroom set. Buyers are urged to visit and watch for further deals as sale tactics emphasize low profits and rapid turnover.
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Lee Ee
Chease
Desizina
Goe
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