Non-Union Miners Describe Boycott At Strike Hearing
About 80 witnesses including non-union miners and relatives testified before the anthracite coal strike commission detailing alleged union-led boycotts and violence. They described house bomb attempts, beatings, shootings, and social ostracism affecting workers, teachers, and community members across Scranton and nearby towns.
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Scranton
Penn
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Catholic Temperance Society
Order of Hibernians
Joseph H. Dugan
Max Lasar
Eugene Detty
Thomas Kennedy
Carbondale
Delaware & Hudson Company
David B. Lewes
Olyphant
John Lewandofski
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Company
Peter Cutts
Derringer
Frank Fidati
John Conlin
School Board of Plains
Wilkesbarre
Frank McCarthy
Miners’ Mills
Temple Iron to Raise Bonded Debt Over Strike Losses
Reading, Dec. 19. Temple Iron Company stockholders voted to increase bonded indebtedness from 2,826,000 to 3,326,000 to cover deficits from a recent coal mine strike. The firm controls several anthracite mines. George F. Baer serves as president.
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Baer
Reading
Penn
Temple Iron Company
George F. Baer
Malden Library to Close as Fuel Shortage Persists
Across several cities the coal crisis persisted with mixed relief. Malden Library will close after tonight and delivery services halt until further notice, fines halted. Worcester bears a $3000 loss funded by the Citizens' Fuel League, while Beverly reports $17 coal and soft coal plentiful elsewhere. Attleboro charity drives wood to ease need.
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Malden
Delvery
Springfield
More Vessels to Carry Coal Legislation Debate
Washington December 19. The lease committee on merchant marine and fisheries debated suspending coastwise navigation laws to let foreign ships move coal along the coast. Testimony described a coal surplus of tonnage but a coal scarcity at markets, with high freight rates and slow Boston docks hindering unloading. The resolution was postponed to the first week after the holiday recess, with expected freight reductions if passed.
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Washington
Lease Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
McCall
Boston
Simple Fels-Naptha method promises easy clean
A user touts a soap based washing method claiming no boiling or scalding required and no hot water needed. The note emphasizes ease and willingness to use Fels-Naptha for all cleaning tasks.
Emperor William Receives United States Ambassador Tower
Kaiser Wilhelm II met United States Ambassador Tower at Berlin's royal palace with Foreign Secretary von Richthofen and General Von Knesebeck. The emperor praised enduring Germany–US ties, showed interest in the St. Louis exposition, and noted Germany would send quality exhibits rather than large machinery displays. Tower introduced embassy staff. Empress received Mrs Tower. unusual timing of credentials before formal presentation.
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Berlin
William
United States
Tower
von Richthofen
von Knesebeck
Germany
Dusseldorf
St. Louis
Prince Henry
Dodge
Biddle
Mr. Tower
Mrs. Tower
Tuberculosis Epidemic Hits Cattle Near Nashua
In Nashua New Hampshire a tuberculosis outbreak affects six cows from N S Stetsons herd near the city outskirts. The cows were slaughtered by Veterinary W S Russell after testing positive. The herd had been sold at auction to milk suppliers, and milk from infected animals circulated locally. More culls may follow as authorities investigate spread.
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Nashua
N. H
N.S. Stetson
W. S. Russell
T.S. Tolls
Albany Sends Help Amid Rumors Of New Caribbean Moves
The cruiser Albany departed Culebra for La Guaira to fetch the officer requested by Minister Bowen. Four battleships head to Trinidad and a cruiser to Curacao, while other ships follow a Christmas itinerary to St Thomas Guadeloupe Pointe a Pitre Curacao and San Juan. Admiral Dewey orders fleet disintegration with groups cruising together and strict coal economy.
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Trinidad
Venezuela
Curacoa
Albany
Culebra
la Guaira
Bowen
Marietta
United States
Venezuelan
West Indian Islands
Porto Rico
Guadeloupe
San Juan
P. R
Kearsarge
Alabama
Massachusetts
Iowa
Scorpion
Illinois
Indiana
St. Thomas
Texas
Pointe-a-Pitre
Cincinnati
Eagle
San Francisco
Calgoa
Wasp
Mayaguez
Montgomery
Topeka
Ponce
Olympia
Nashville
Mach
Rhode Island Moves to Stamp Out Cattle Disease
Rhode Island executive committee of the State Board of Agriculture met to address the foot and mouth disease epidemic. It voted to inspect every barn housing cattle swine or sheep and to examine all animals. It also approved compensation for cattle product losses during quarantine to be paid by appraisal. Dr Volgeneau of the government service attended. In Lincoln area, about 70 head herds were condemned.
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Providence
R. I
State Board of Agriculture
Volgeneau
Government Service
Lincoln
Hague tribunal urged in Venezuelan arbitration impasse
Washington reports growing view that the Hague tribunal should hear the Venezuelan dispute though allies insist on reservations. Some attacks and consular incidents complicate arbitration while the United States may accept apologies to separate issues for Hague action. Public opinion could press Venezuela to honor any chosen judgment.
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Hague
Bowen
Washington
State Department
Caracas
Castro
United States
Venezuela
Powers More Willing to Arbitrate Their Claims
Revolt movements grow after allied actions against Venezuela. Reports say munitions moved from Willemstad to Venezuelan shores and ships left Port of Spain bearing arms for Ciudad Bolivar. Claims Britain aided Matos revolutionaries. Venezuelan government acts to suppress the uprising.
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Venezuela
Willemstad
Curacoa
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Ciudad Bolivar
Orinoco
Great Britain
Matos
Albany Ordered to La Guaira by Moody Instructions
The United States cruiser Albany is ordered to La Guaira and will return directly to San Juan, Porto Rico. The move follows instructions from Secretary Moody relayed via Admiral Dewey.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
United States
Albany
la Guaira
Moody
Dewey
French note to Venezuela lacks ultimatum
In Caracas on December 19 the French note to Venezuela is described as not having the character of an ultimatum though the text remains unknown due to cable delays. Charge d Affaires Quievreux has not presented it. The terms mirror Belgium and Spain, seeking most favored nation treatment for claims payments.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Belgium
Spain
German envoy wife regains health plans voyage home
Caracas December 18 Mme von Pilgrim Baltazzi wife of the German envoy has been very ill but has recovered and will sail for Curaçao tomorrow.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Mme. von Pilgrim-Baltazzi
Curacoa
Italian claim against Venezuela tops two million dollars
RCMP on December 19 reports a semi official announcement setting the Italian claim against Venezuela at 2,000,000 dollars. The statement identifies the dispute value as a formal demand though details remain sparse.
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RCMP
Venezuela
Wedding Follows Romance of Years in Lenox
Miss Elsie M. Wade of Lenox marries Samuel H. Clark of this city in Schenectady New York on December 6. The couple grew up together on adjoining East Road farms and maintained a long correspondence after Clark enlisted in the Spanish American War. Her disappearance years ago stirred Lenox society before the wedding news reached Lenox this week.
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Lenox
Elsie M. Wade
Samuel H. Clark
Schenectady
N. Y
Miss Wade
Mr. Clark
East Road
Elsie
Clark
Fam Clark
Albany
Mie
Wade
East
Jasaox
Tremont Temple Votes On Dr Lorimer Return
Tremont Temple lessons reveal a divided congregation as 678 of 1468 members attend a call to reappoint former pastor Dr Lorimer. The vote, described as almost unanimous by officials, hints at ongoing debate and a possible executive committee reconsideration. Lorimer reportedly longs to return amid contrast with his New York pastorate.
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Wentworth
D. D. Dunklee
W. A. Wellock
Pulpit Committee
Deacon Wentworth
Dr. Lorimer
Q. P. Jameson
D. M. Wentworth
L H. Rhodes
Robert Farquhar
Wellock
Executive Committee
Deacon Rhodes
Lorimer
New York
Big Temple
New England
Five Years For Five Boodlers
In St Louis five former House of Delegates members were found guilty of bribery in connection with the Suburban street car bill. Each received five years in the penitentiary after a joint trial that began Tuesday. The defendants were John A Sheridan Charles J Denny Charles Gutke Edmund Bursch and T E Albright. It was charged that 875000 had been placed in deposit to influence passage of the measure. Responses included motions for a new trial and bond release.
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ST. Louis
House of Delegates
John A. Sheridan
Charles J. Denny
Charles Gutke
Edmund Bursch
T. E. Albright
Recovery doubtful in Polaski boy case at Chelsea
Polaski 8 is unlikely to recover after a bullet perforated brain at Chelsea. He remains at Frost Hospital, resting after surgery, though doctors warn death remains possible as part of the brain had oozed and the child is very weak.
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Polta Polaski
Chelsea
Frost Hospital
Prain
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