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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1902
Page
2
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania strike leaders report further engineers and fire bosses quitting. At Pittston a meeting led 30 noncompliant engineers to skip work tomorrow as the fifth week of the anthracite stoppage begins. Supervisors seek capable men while rain fears loom over pumping capacity.
Virginia strike spreads as miners in Montgomery county report growing momentum toward a general stoppage tomorrow. Deputy U.S. marshals remain at the McDonald mine to enforce a permanent 189% injunction against interference with workers’ property, with Colonel W. P. Read identified as a major operator now active in the state.
Keystone West Virginia June 8 There have been no disturbances in the coal fields today but strikers will enlarge ranks tomorrow. Some collieries in Tug River and Simmons Branch will be tied up. Operators ignore United Mine Workers call for a meeting at Bramwell June 11. Hungarian miners may arrive by mid next week. Operators plan to enlarge vacancies in company houses. strikers refuse to move. Serious trouble expected probably tomorrow.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania a crowd of strikers surrounded the homes of Charles Albert Robert Thomas and William Rodin early today and burned effigies of the three men. Rodin faced the mob and warned he would shoot if attacked. Police under Burgess William Thomas had earlier removed other effigies left around town.
Davy West Virginia June 8 report says operators will run mines with non union labor starting tomorrow amid a strike. Strikers vow to keep non union workers out. Operators deploy guards armed with Winchesters, raising prospect of serious trouble.
In Thurmond West Virginia the heart of the New River coal area reports that only a small fraction of miners in the New and Kanawha river districts are at work. Daily coal shipments totalled 500 cars, but yesterday under 100 cars were sent, with some loaded on Friday.
At Freeland Pa. employees of the Delaware Susquehanna and Schuylkill railroad pass a resolution to refuse handling any trains carrying special officers deputies or non unionists. Lehigh Valley trainmen meet in Hazleton and decide not to handle coal mined at collieries or soft coal sent over the Hazleton division to displace anthracite during the miners strike.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania miners working during a strike report nightly stone attacks on their homes between 9 and midnight. A mob of men and boys gathers and hurls stones, shattering windows and frightening residents as police order the removal of strike effigies displayed since the strike began.
Coal operators in North Fork West Virginia announce all strikers must vacate company houses by tomorrow. Several hundred non union workers were at work yesterday as strikers met, with fears of violence if non union men try to reenter the mines. Operators pledge protection for willing workers.
Nina Danforth has not been told of the indictment against her. She will be called into court to plead this week but does not know that the grand jury has made its report. She remains reserved toward her counsel and family and refuses to discuss her case. Counsel Franz Hugo Krebs has not requested a commission of experts to examine her sanity yet, but will consult Attorney-General Parker before arraignment.
Colored ministers who attended the first annual conference and preached yesterday at diverse churches assigned their attendants by church and speaker. At Charles Street Church A M E Bishop Derrick led morning at North Russell Street and Rev B W Pierson spoke in Worcester, with Dr P W Thornton presiding elder. other listings include Calvary Baptist, St. Pauls Baptist, Ebenezer Baptist, St Marks Congregational, People A M E Chelsea, Asbury Temple, Malley Street A A E, Cambridge Mt Olive Baptist, Rush A M E Zion, St Pauls A M E and Union Baptist with speakers from Philadelphia New Haven Norwalk Fall River and Atlantic City. Mr Fickland to succeed Rev W H Thomas at Charles Street Church.
An advertisement touts Golden Specific as a secret remedy that can be added to food or beverages to cure habitual drinking. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Harry Burnside describing her husband’s recovery, encourages sending for a free sample from Dr. J W Haines in Cincinnati, and urges prompt action to prevent tragedy.
Master Brewers and brewery workers clash over 30 non-union hires since the strike began. Brewers want reinstatement of old union men and admission of others, while unions reject the plan. Both sides had conceded on other terms, but retention of non-union workers blocks final agreement. Union branches vote to continue the strike and consider working with non-union staff under ongoing negotiations.
June 8 London marks postwar peace with subdued services. King Edward and Queen Alexandra attend at St Pauls amid cheering crowds and royal processions. Notables from cabinet and parliament fill seats as Te Deum honors peace and the anthem closes the service.
Lord Kitchener reports disarmament progressing satisfactorily with 4342 rifles surrendered to date. Pretoria confirms surrender of the Transvaal government staff, guarded by 60 men, last Saturday. Thanksgiving services for peace held across the empire with Lord Kitchener attending at Pretoria before 6000 troops.
In Attleboro on June 8 nearly 100 prominent Germans arrived by special car and electric trains to Frohsinn Hall. A thunderstorm delayed arrival but locals provided hospitality. A sacred concert featuring the Frohsinn and Turn Verein choruses with soloists followed, and guests toured the town before a return supper.
A Gaelic school session drew fair attendance as Superintendent P J O Daly taught secondary sounds of the nine Irish consonants with examples. The next Feis is planned for Thursday evening June 26 at Union Park Hall 1387 Washington Street and a discourse on Ireland’s history from Milesian invasion to Ollamh Fodia’s era is set for next Sunday evening.
Building Trades Council endorsed Representative Logan s plan for subway wage and hour reform and criticized Mayor Collins for not adding a satisfactory clause. Delegates from boiler makers and shipbuilders union announce a meeting at Faneuil Hall to advance warship building work in Charlestown Navy Yard. Labor Day committee members and the Team Drivers Union 191 strike were noted. unions were told not to receive material delivered under police protection.
Team Drivers 191 reported a lively meeting over Streets Chief James Donovan and promises to involve citizens and union men in city work. State organizer N Aean attended and pledged strike benefits while Business Agent Shea offered to supply land for contracts once team arrangements are ready.
The Grocery and Provision Clerks Local 160 met yesterday approving the Wednesday closing plan and reporting strong turnout. Between 20 and 30 new members joined and 5000 additional cards were ordered as the union's stance appeared solid with officers and delegates listed from Scott through O Laughlin.
Labor notes show Coal Teamsters and Handlers Local 170 initiating 15 new members, backing strike action by tip cart drivers, and donating 50 dollars to striking brewery workers. Carpenters district council schedules Newland convention at America Hall June 16 with 250 delegates to map New England stance at the national meeting.
Bishop Burgess of Long Island preached the baccalaureate sermon for Columbia University and Barnard College. His text echoed two verses from Paul’s Epistle to the Corinthians about running the race for an incorruptible crown, using college athletics as an illustration and noting that athletic prize names endure in bronze while Greek prize laurels fade in water.
The North End prodigy Hyman Abelovitz, age nine, a top pupil at North Bennet Street School and renowned Hebrew scholar, becomes the center of a custody battle. His grandfather Tevin Angus seeks guardianship and plans a Palestine education, while his uncle Charles Levin from New Castle argues for liberal education and a professional path. Court proceedings set for the 27th.
The Providence street railway strike shifted actions to Pawtucket and Central Falls where United Traction cars were stoned and damaged. Crowds hampered service with stones, refuse, and sand on tracks while armed officers guarded cars and deputies faced assaults. In Central Falls suspensions and arrests occurred as 16 officers helped clear a blocked car. Normal service largely returned elsewhere.
Frisco observed a holiday as the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine arrived for the imperial council meeting. Twelve special trains brought members today with more expected tomorrow. Imperial Potentate Philip Shaffer is due tomorrow morning and the grand parade will be held Tuesday night.
Chancellor James R. Day attacked Rev. William S. Rainsford and Bishop Henry C. Potter over temperance and excise issues during the Syracuse University baccalaureate. Day called the plan for churches to offer small drinks to drive out saloons fantastic and said sin should not be used as an antidote for sin.
Somerville Veteran Firemen held memorial services at 3 yesterday afternoon in the Franklin Street Congregational Church East Somerville. Members were escorted by active firemen and marched from the Central fire station under Chief James R Hopkins and Assistant Chief N C Barker. The Rev W Sherman Thompson delivered the address on A Heroic Purpose and the Weber Male Quartet sang.
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