Settlement Prospects Fade in Coal Strike Talks
The article reports that talks between miners and operators stall with no settlement in sight. Governor Odell and leaders like Mitchell present proposals, while operators insist they will not budge. In Wilkesbarre, stockades rise and militia enforce order as election of federal intervention is discussed. Quay and Penrose travel from New York amid unverified rumors of White House consultations.
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F. v
Hammerling
Wilkes“batre
Odell
Mitchell
Té4s
Otel
Miners” Union
Newburgh
Mitchel
Frivelus
J.P. Morgan
Wilkesbarre
New York
Third Brigade
Third Brigade, With Headquarters In This Ery
Stone
West Side Park
Weat Side Park
Quey
Penrose
Philadelphia
Quay
Cassatt
Coal Barons Backed by Morgan Influence
New York October 10 Special states evidence that coal operators refuse to treat with striking miners due to J Herpont Morgan influence. Operators coached to fight the United Mine Workers. Morgan, heavily invested in coal railroads, urged termination of the union.
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Coal Barons
Pierpont Morgan
New York
J. Herpont Morgan
Ings
United Mine Workers
Morgan
Bser
Mine Workers’ Union
Roosevelt Presses Coal Situation With Cabinet
Washington October 10 President Roosevelt met with Secretary Moor Attorney General Knox and Postmaster General Payne to discuss the coal strike. Officials said no decisive action was taken and that the administration would act only as practicable. Also present were Commissioner Wright and others discussing arbitration laws and potential steps.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Moor
Knox
Payne
White House
Carroll D. Wright
Ianor
Hoot
New York
Naw
Mitchell
Pennsylvania
Jis
American Adoration of Labor
Quay
Walton
Cassatt
President Baer
Reading Company
Baer
Penrose
Oil Soaked Bricks Fuel City Warms Coal Shortage
In Philadelphia thousands burn bricks soaked in coal oil as a fuel amid a coal famine. The method, discovered by a woman, uses porous bricks soaked overnight to burn for over two hours, enough to cook a meal in kitchen ranges. Many yards report sales of bricks in eight to twenty piece lots as the city tests the innovation.
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Philadelphia
Letter to Roosevelt calls for dissolving miners union
New York October 1 1902 William Wilcox vice president and counsel for the Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company urges President Roosevelt to instruct Knox to seek a federal court injunction dissolving the United Mine Workers of America as an unlawful conspiracy restraining interstate commerce. He cites U S v Knight Co and argues the union's actions destroy interstate coal shipments by controlling production across multiple states. The letter, made public in New York, emphasizes the impact on Delaware and Hudson coal supply and seeks federal action under the Sherman act.
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W. R. Hearst
New York
Pennsylvania
New York State
Durham
WN. C
W. A. Guthrie
C. B. Aycock
North Carolina
Norfolk and Western Road
Wiliam Whilsox
Delaware and Jicdson Railroad Company
Roosevelt
Washington
Hangent
Wilcox
Ft Faseid
Enal
United ‘States
United Mine Workers of America
Queson
United States
D.C. Knight Company
A. E
United Miners’ Association
Union
Delaware and Hudson Company
Knight
United Mine Workers’. Association
Devs
Delaware
Signature on Every Hen of the Mearing Tonics Reported
Fragmentary OCR note references Laxative Bromo Quinine tonics as a remedy. Mentions a signature on a product line and a sale or endorsement context. No clear dates, people, or places available.
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Carey
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises To Cure Back Aches
The article extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for kidney weakness and backache. It cites a testimonial from J L Campbell of Sycamore who says the medicine cured his years of pain and weakness. The ad-style piece urges beginning treatment with Hood's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yay
J. L. Campbell
Sycamore
Hood
Tory
Hudson Company Seeks Action Under Statute
The Hudson Company requests proper action under the cited statute. David Wilcox signs the note with respectful closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Company
David Wilcox
Coal shortages hit towns as soldiers guard workers
No new collieries opened in Scranton as General Manager Bryden warns of possible military protection. A general boycott targets personal coal picking with arrests for receiving stolen goods. In Shamokin guards preserve non unionists from mob action near mines. Seaboard Rail lines scramble for coal. Norfolk area streets fear dark days with fuel gaps. Schenectady schools dismiss 4000 pupils as coal runs low and may forego classes soon.
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Scranton
Bryden
Ontario and Western Company
Seaboard
Norfolk
Seaboard Air Line
Cal
Tidewater
Virginia
Portsmouth
Newport News
Hampton
Berkley
Bo Yners
Sohebls
Closeis
Schenectady
Marie Corelli Quarrels Over Royal Inclosure Omission
London October 10 A curiously public quarrel erupts between Marie Corelli and The Gentlewoman editor over a private letter in which Corelli complains her name was left off the royal inclosure guest list at Braemar Highlands. The editor replies Corelli was correct to assume omission by instruction, noting Corelli’s past disdain for press puffery and asserting the omission offended some including Lady Byron.
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London
Marie Corel
Gentlewoman
Miss Corelli
Braemer Nighland
Lady Byron
Grand Army endorses aiding Confederate home at Mountain Creek
Washington reports the Grand Army of the Republic adopts a resolution supporting Commander Torrance’s call for aid to the Mountain Creek Confederate soldiers home in Alabama. Messages from ex Confederate veterans praise the address and urge unity, with Major Falkner noting contributions totaling $541 and highlighting brotherly feeling.
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Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
Burdette
Torrance
Grand Army
Mountain Creek
Ala
South
Falkner
J. M.falkner
Montgomery
Mountay Creek
Alabama
Imitator Deception In Public Viewpoint And Plain Truth
The piece argues imitators rarely achieve lasting success. It notes that copying surface methods from a proven winner ignores years of effort and deeper factors behind success. It critiques shallow followers who assume instant dividends from imitation.
Dr Hathaway Elite Specialist in Chronic Diseases
Dr Hathaway, a leading U S specialist based in Atlanta, claims unmatched skill in treating chronic diseases with 20 years exclusive focus. He promotes honest methods, offers free consultation, and cites a large practice, advanced X Ray and ozone cabinet, private ladies' room, and a staff of associate specialists at 2244 6 Broad Street.
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Dr. Hathaway
United States
Score
Atlanta
Weill
Hathaway
Pattlerits
Ufe
J. Newton Hathaway
Bulter Inman Building
Broad Street
Fleets to Meet at Culebra for West Indies Maneuvers
Rear Admiral Taylor announced the assembling of three U S squadrons for the West Indian maneuvers at Culebra on December 5 with most ships ready except the cruiser San Francisco diverted to Haiti for an emergency repair. The North Atlantic squadron leaves Hampton Roads by November H for Culebra and the European and South Atlantic squadrons depart their stations concurrently.
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Washington
Taylor
Bureau of Navigation
Culebra
San Francisco
Haiti
United States
Workers Decide to Continue at Geneva Utility Plants
In Geneva on October 10 the employees of the gas electric and water works resolved after a lengthy discussion of the sale situation to keep working rather than strike. The decision follows a period of deliberation among staff and management about upcoming changes and labor conditions.
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Geneva
Switzerland
A Continental Sale And Veterans Union Turmoil
An advertisement touts suits for every man with a focus on fashion and price as the 7th U.S. Cavalry and Grimes families prepare for a horse show event with tickets on sale at Peters Building. In San Francisco the Grand Army encampment selects next meet site and officers while debates over veteran service laws amendments and auxiliary admissions stir the convention. Dyrenforth’s suspension causes a split in the Union Veterans Union as a faction contemplates forming a new organization.
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U.S. A. Cavalry
Peters Building
Torrance
Alabama
Gran
San Francisco Chozen
Grand Army
Republic
San
A. W. Atohiin
Texas
Geneti F
D. B. Shuey
Kansas
Gress ‘Ly
Congress
Unl
Citizens’ Corps
Fst
Firtl
Bors of Veterans
Women's Belief Corps
Thase
Dyrenforth
Union Veterans’ Union
Catef Durtenforth
Washington
R. G. Dyrenforth
Atertion
PaZO Ointment Promises Cure for Skin Ailments
An advertisement claims PaZO Ointment cures eczema and skin conditions including worm infections, tetter, dry eruptions, and blackheads on the face though the wording is unclear. It touts refunds and highlights supposed effectiveness for various skin distastes.
Young Accused of Murder in Mrs Pulitzer Death
The coroner's jury examining Mrs Anne Pulitzer's death, body found in Morris Canal on September 18, ruled in Jersey City that she died by violence at the hands of William Hooper Young.
Collapse at Political Meeting in Clark's Hill Injures Dozens
A stairway collapse at a political meeting in Clark's Hill on October 1 injured several attendees. One man, Lewis Pierce, suffered likely fatal injuries while eight others sustained serious injuries including broken limbs and internal injuries. Dozens more were bruised or scratched in the fall.
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PoliticalMeeting- Clarks Hill, Inc
Milligee
Lewis Pierce
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