Copper Market Shows Signs of Life on Oct 2 Trade
The New York market was dull while Boston led with strength in gas securities and copper shares. Copper Range rose as Standard Oil rumors swirled around Copper Range, with insiders reporting improving mill runs and rail earnings. several names such as Adventure Mohawk Calumet and Tamarack moved, while overall market sentiment stayed cautious and awaiting a rally or further idleness.
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Washington
Wall Street
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Burrage
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Champion
Adventure
Mohawk
Calumet and Tamarack
Dominion
Dominion Coal
United Fruit
United States
American
American Car and Foundry
Colorado
Commission House
London
Appeal to Hebrews A Boston Coal Fund Drive
A federation finance committee urged a general appeal to Boston’s Hebrew community to raise funds for coal for the poor. The federation report was shared with synagogues and temples, and congregations urged support. Max Mitchell, federation superintendent, spoke to eight congregations and sought aid, envelopes and subscription cards were distributed for return on the day of atonement.
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Federation of Jewish Charities
Max Mitchell
Federation
Governor Crane Seen as Likely Arbiter in Labor War
Rumors in Washington say Governor Crane may be the President's personal representative to settle the great labor dispute. His success in Boston strikes and business skill boost speculation he could lead the national settlement, though a Crane declination could block the plan. A special train with anthracite road presidents arrived in Washington and rested at Eckington yard amid cautious railroad officials.
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Washington
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Coal Road
Eckington
Detroit coal conference telegram to Roosevelt
Waiting for conference officials in Detroit report a telegram sent by Mayor Maybury and Fred W. Smith to President Roosevelt. The telegram urges early results from Roosevelt’s conference to avert further coal supply difficulties and to guide future local action. The Oct. 9 meeting aims to shape a large representative convention on coal supply.
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Mich
Maybury
Roosevelt
W. C. Maybury
Fred W. Smith
Common Council
Mitchells Reception Planned For John Mitchell
The executive board announced use of Huntington avenue grounds for a mass meeting on Sunday October 12. Donor Joseph H Gavin provided the free venue and a $50 000 purse will go to President Mitchell for the striking miners. The Traveler to collect donations. no solicitors or documents for advertisements are authorized.
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Joseph H. Gavin
Huntington Avenue
Gavin
Mitchell
Miners’ Relief Committee
George W. Galvin
Boston
Boston Schools Warn on Fuel Use Amid Limited Supply
The Boston committee on supplies urges head masters of high Latin normal and grammar schools to limit fuel use. Masters decide when to burn wood coal or coke as fuel stocks show 1100 tons coke 1500 tons soft coal 14409 tons hard coal and 600 to 609 cords of wood with 4000 tons coal products available.
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Boston
Mason Street
Riot at Plymouth Washeries as Troops Quell Mob
In Plymouth, near Wilkes Barre, disorder flared as mobs surrounded the Sterling and North American washeries. Colonel Dougherty sent three Ninth Regiment companies to arrest 11 men for rioting, with a strong guard protecting the plants. The Hollenbeck mine washery resumed work after a surprise reopening amid national strike tensions. President Mitchell warned of anti non English pamphlets aimed to sow race discord and instructed officers to guard against such propaganda. Soldiers pursued and captured eight foreigners during the incident.
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Plymouth
Sterling
Jacobs
Dougherty
Ninth Regiment
Hollenbeck
Washington
Wyoming Valley
Mitchell
Oneart
Cvonepiracy
John Mitchell
Surprise for Strikers At Throop Train Attack
In Scranton Pennsylvania on October 2 a crowd of striking workers at Throop attacked a train bound for the Pancoast. Police said several passengers were frightened but unharmed as the mob hurled rocks and obstructed the railway line. No injuries were immediately reported.
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Penn
Throop
Pancoast
Miners Walk Out in Alabama Over Union Dues
Two thousand five hundred Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company miners in Birmingham suspend work on orders from the UMWA Alabama district executive board. They protest operators refusing to collect the $1 weekly assessment for Pennsylvania anthracite strikers. The total out now reaches three thousand.
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Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
United Mine Workers of America, District of Alabama
Pennsylvania
Butte Benefit of $3000 for Pennsylvanian miners
A Broadway Theatre benefit in Butte Montana by the Miners' Union of Butte raised about $3000 for striking miners in Pennsylvania. The event occurred on October 2 and drew community support for the labor cause.
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Mont
Broadway
Pennsylvania
Miners’ Union of
Crowd jeers soldiers at Penn coal mine move
Twenty cars of washery coal were moved from the North Mahanoy colliery this afternoon under guard of 50 deputies and the second city troop. A large crowd of men and boys jeered the soldiers. One man was captured but released after running two miles with the cavalry.
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Shenandoah, Penn
Mahanoy
Coal Presidents En Route to Washington to Attend the Conference
New York reports the coal presidents left at 4 11 for Washington on a special Royal Blue line train. The party includes E B Thomas Erie President Fowler Ontario Western David Wilcox Delaware and Hudson rep of Olyphant, Truesdale Lackawanna, and John Markle. Philadelphia arrival added President Baer Reading, train then continued to Washington after detaching the coach and adding Baer’s private car.
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Washington
E. B. Thomas
Erie
Fowler
Ontario & Western
David Wilcox
Delaware & Hudson
Olyphant
Truesdale
Lackawanna
John Markle
Philadelphia
New York City
Baer
Reading Company
Atlas
Mitchell and District Presidents Headed to Washington
In Wilkesbarre and Philadelphia on October 2, National President John Mitchell and District Presidents Nicholls Duffy and Fahy traveled toward Washington. Mitchell offered no policy stance for the upcoming conference, hoping for the best. The mood favors Roosevelt uniting the miners and operators.
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Philadelphia
John Mitchell
Nicholls
Duffy
Fahy
Washington
Mitchell
Boston schools stocked as fuel supply grows before winter
Boston authorities report ample wood and coal stocks across the city as they await additional deliveries. A Wednesday order adds 635 tons of soft coal for fuel during November and December, with allocations to East Boston, Charlestown, South Boston, Roxbury, and Dorchester to stabilize heating through Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks.
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Charlestown
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Roxbury
Eight day historic tour from Boston to Gettysburg and more
Personally conducted eight day tour from Boston Saturday Oct 4 visiting Gettysburg Washington and Philadelphia. All expenses except supper on Sound line total 31.50. Delightful regional historic and picturesque trip by Simmons Marsters 26 School street Boston Ma.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
Simmons & Marsters
School Street
Mags
Boston Lawyer Alleges Dealers Fail to Secure Soft Coal
Boston lawyer Ralph W. Bartlett accuses local coal dealers and operators of hindering soft coal supply amid a hard coal shortage. He cites limited soft coal availability, transportation delays, and a suspected Boston coal combine aiming to keep prices high. Bartlett says soft coal can meet winter needs if Mayor’s committee acts, asserting mines and outside sources can supply sufficient tonnage.
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Boston
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Bartlett
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David S. Foster
Utica
N. Y
Collins
APUB
United States
General Nickerson Sees Coal War Gave Railroads Public Role
General Nickerson of Cambridge argues for eminent domain to seize coal mines from rail barons, proposing drastic steps if coal shortages worsen. He suggests closing churches and even public schools to distribute coal, claiming heroic remedies could educate youth through hardship and relieve destitution.
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Frank
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Boston
Coal Arrives in Boston Harbor Amid Towboat Slowdown
A total of 5100 tons of bituminous coal arrived yesterday in Boston Harbor from Philadelphia aboard barges Brookside towed by tug Spartan and Lorberry and Corbin by tug Swatara, with Chenango by the Lackawanna. September intake reached 145,462 tons, a sharp drop from last year, as towboats pile idle due to slack demand and looming strike effects.
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Boston
Nellie
Willam H. Clark
Ida M. Daley
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Atlantic Works
Peter W. French
Dolphin
Wlliam H. Gallison
Long Wharf
George W. Wells
Marcus Hook
Kelly
Thomas W. Lawson
New York AG Grants Writ to Coal Operators to Appear
Albany Oct 2 Attorney General Davies announced he granted the application of the New York American and Journal for coal operators to be summoned to appear and show cause why proceedings should not be brought under the Donnelly anti trust law A hearing is set for Wednesday in Albany as the city prepares for the proceeding
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Davies
New York American and Journal
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