Hard coal strike threat looms in Wilkes-Barre district
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on June 2 the United Mine Workers endorse three district presidents for the conciliation board. Operators refuse to recognize the miners representatives, prompting talk of a general suspension of work until acceptance is achieved. The district boards vow to proceed with plans to convene and seek recognition, with another meeting slated to decide on possible work stoppage.
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Conciliation Board
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Mitchell Beleves
Buffalo
Bonds Gone Mathes Says Dover Bank Loss Exposed
In Dover New Hampshire June 2 a misconduct case centers on Treasurer Mathes and the Strafford Savings Bank. A former Dover water works superintendent Neil Kelley from Lawrence Massachusetts reported missing bonds worth about 2000 dollars held in a safety vault. Mathes admitted taking Kelleys bonds for his own use claiming he paid interest, with officials suggesting losses may have occurred in speculation. Mathes shows improvement in health and may soon be moved from bed to an invalid chair.
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Merrill Returns to Boston as Fugitive Faces Bail Fight
Moody Merrill, the Boston financier and Republican leader, arrived at South Station with a smiling, defiant stance and was taken to Charles Street jail. Bail was set at 15000, and his son Winthrop stood by as Merrill prepared for possible bail today.
Devlin Leaves for Ireland to Advocate Land Bill
Hon. Joseph Devlin, North Kilkenny MP and Irish Parliamentary Party representative in America, departed for Ireland after a farewell banquet at Faneuil Hall. He travels 30,000 miles across the U S and Canada to organize United Irish League branches as the land bill debate in the English House of Commons looms. The event drew 600 guests with U S and Irish flag decor and cross-border orations.
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House of Commons
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Canada
United Irish League
United States
Three Fires Ravage Lewiston Box Factory Mill and Barn
A Payson Rich Company box and shock factory, a nearby grist mill, and a barn owned by Mrs H A Nevens were destroyed by a June blaze two miles from Lewiston Maine. Damages estimated at 20000 dollars. Wesley Cummings Arthur Provenchir and Thomas Laphe suffered burns while escaping. Sparks also endangered the house and barn but the house was saved.
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Payson Rich Company
A. H. Potter
H. A. Nevens
Payson Rich Box and Shock Factory
N. A. Nevens
Wesley Cummings
Arthur Provenchir
Thomas Laphe
Boston Area Weather Forecast Update
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity. Wednesday shows fair skies with warmer temperatures and fresh westerly winds. Thursday continues fair with no major changes in conditions.
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Boston
Merrill Case Seen as Likely to Spawn Large Boston Scandal
Moody Merrill returns to Boston after a decade to face possible indictment on nine counts with eight more charges looming. Prominent lawyers foresee a major scandal tied to land deals street railway consolidation political promotion and graft. Merrill vows to face accusers and may delay trial while new counsel take charge.
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District Attorney's
Return of Merrill to Boston Promoter in Jail on Arrival
Moody Merrill, once a prominent Boston promoter financier and politician, has returned after ten years as a fugitive and is now in Charles Street jail. Bail is set at 15000 and expected to be posted today. Friends predict a sensational case with a possible large scandal and hinted arrests of others alleged to have defrauded Merrill.
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Merrill’s Boston Confession Recounts Flight from Montreal
Moody Merrill speaks to a Post reporter on a train about his past in Boston and Montreal. He denies saloon visits, confirms attending a theatre, and says Gray son is alive in the West while noting ongoing court proceedings about Fottler.
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