Intimidation in Sixth District Prompted Political Debate
Marblehead October 14. Democratic candidate Samuel Roads Jr reports fears among Essex county Democrats who voted in Republican caucuses. They allege threats of prosecution if they vote against the Republican ticket. Ex-Judge John W. Corcoran replies that voters may choose freely at the polls regardless of caucus pressure and partisan dictates.
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Marblehead
Essex County
Samuel Roads, Jr
Congress
Shaw
Gardner
Mass
Commonwealth
John W. Corcoran
SARSFIELD BRANCH ELECTS DELEGATES FOR CONVENTION
The Sarsfield branch of the United Irish League of Boston met at St. James Hall and elected delegates to the forthcoming convention in Faneuil Hall on October 2021. John B. O'Higgins chaired. delegates include M. J. Ahern, Michael Morrison, John Lane, D. J. Cronin, Patrick Ahern, and others. A body from the branch will greet John Dillon and Michael Davitt at Symphony Hall with plans to renew efforts amid British coercion actions in Ireland.
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Sarsfield
United Irish League of Boston
St. James Hall
Kneeland Street
Society
Faneuil Hall
John B. O'Higgins
M. J. Ahern
Michael Morrison
Midley
Division
John Lane
D. J. Croni
Ireland
Medford High Tops Tufts Sophomores in Close Park Battle
Medford High defeated the Tufts sophomores yesterday afternoon at Combination Park Medford by a 6 to 5 score in a tightly contested game.
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Medford High
Tufts
Combination Park
Medford
Piles Cure Book Offered By Pyramid Drug Co
A short promotional piece explains a small book on hemorrhoids, their forms and causes, and cheap, simple cures. It urges readers to mail a postal card to Pyramid Drug Co. in Marshall Michigan to receive the book by return mail. It contrasts home care with surgery and emphasizes prompt treatment.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Gompers Condemns Mine Commission Personnel Plan
President Gompers of the AFL criticized the operators for proposing who would sit on the arbitration commission. He argued the selection should be left to President Wilson and Mr. Mitchell, asserting the operators’ plan insults the President and excludes miners themselves. He called for a free presidential decision without mine-owner input.
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United States
Mitchell
Arbitration Commission
Commission
Shenandoah strike leaders reject operators' proposal
SHENANDOAH Oct 14 The strike leaders say Mr Mitchall will not accept the proposition submitted to President Roosevelt by the mine operators. P J Sweeney, a prominent leader, calls the proposal unfair and predicts Mitchell and the workers will reject it, contending the operators aim to divert public sympathy from the miners.
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Shenandoah
Mitchall
Roosevelt
P. J. Sweeney
Mitchell
Mitchell Speaks On New Arbitration In Coal Strike
The article notes hope among strikers for a settlement as arbitration discussions unfold. Local leaders and miners weigh surrender versus defeat, with little movement toward returning to work while arbitration lingers. Coal supply remains uncertain for cold weather, with experts predicting gradual return timelines and daily output rising to 40,000–50,000 tons within a week if work resumes.
Operators Hold Meeting on Anthracite Settlement Plan
New York Oct 14 The regular weekly coal operators meeting followed a conference with a Manufacturers Association committee outlining a plan to resolve the anthracite strike The plan awaits miners' arbitration decision submitted to President Roosevelt It was noted the plan would be acceptable to Mitchell if miners reject arbitration The meeting concluded with no statement from President Baer of Reading The manufacturers' committee included David N Parry Frank Leake and Richard Young Morgan Bacon and Pierpont Morgan were also in town seeking any word from Mitchell on terms
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New York
National Association of Manufacturers
Roosevelt
Washington
Mitchell
Baer
Reading Snd
David N. Parry
Frank Leake
Philadelphia
Richard Young
Leake
Manufacturers’ Association
Parry
Manufacturers’ Association At
Buffalo
Duration of Coal Famine in Washington News
Washington reports speculation on how quickly coal famine relief would reach consumers after a settlement of the strike. Dr. David T. Hay, chief of the US Geological Survey mineral resources division, foresees prompt improvement if miners return to work, with normal supply likely soon and poverty relief in sight. An industry insider expects coal prices to respond accordingly.
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Washington
David T. Hay
Division of Mineral Resources
United States Gcological Survey
President in talks on coal strike arbitration panel
Washington report says Frank Sargent and Labor Commissioner Wright met with the President to discuss forming a commission of arbitrators for the coal mine dispute. They expect negotiations over personnel and hope for a settlement, with possible appointees including Colonel Wright and FE W Parker.
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Washington
Frank P. Stargent
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Iil
Carroll D. Wright
White House
John Mitchell
Sargent
Mitchell
Wright
Commission of Arbitration
Colonel Wright
FE. W. Parker
United States Geological Survey
Trouble
Parker
Army
Navy
Root
District
Pennsylvania
Coal Presidents View on Peace Proposition
A weekly meeting of coal road presidents discussed the peace proposition. Olyphant of the Delaware & Hudson called it a humanitarian concession to relieve nationwide distress from coal shortages. Fowler of the Ontario & Western attributed arbiter choice to public necessity and the public’s welfare. Truesdale of the Lackawanna reserved judgment on the presidential appointment and potential commission make-up. Baer of the Reading stated he helped draft the proposition and hinted at its nature.
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New York
Coal Roads
Olyphant
The
Delaware & Hudson
Fowler
Ontario & Western
Truesdale
Lackawanna
Mitchell
Baer
Reading
Philadelphia
Temple Tron Company
Tle
Mr. Haer
Coal Fleet Arrives In Port With 15462 Tons Of Coal
Yesterday heavy coal movements dominated the harbor with steam colliers schooners and tows discharging at multiple berths. Vessels brought 57 tons American coal and 8762 tons English coal with totals of 15462 tons including 49000-ton consignments claimed over days.
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Clara Goodwin
Philadelphia
Ross
Ida C. Southard
Richardson
Eagle Hill
Buffet
Mora
Louisburg
Fos
Warren
Kansas
Liverpool
Prince George
Yarmouth
N. S
No. B
Cumberland
Baltimore
Nobska
Portland
Lyman M. Law
Sparrow’s Point
Dudley Pray
Edith
Flora
Marcus Hook
Orion
Pictou, N
Cardiff
Swansea
Sydney
Pictou
Parrsboro
British Isles
Montauk Point
Castlemoor
Tyne
Granaria
Ardrossan
Ursula Bright
Nethergate
Imaun
Roath
Zanzibar
Oakmore
Lord Londonderry
Blyth
Duke of Buckingham
Araucania
Nordhaver
Everett Coke Works
Red Star Towing and Wrecking Company
Dolphin
Peter W. French
William H. Gallison
Boston
A. W. Chesterton
William E. Cleary
Florence
Samuel Little
Carbonera
Wrestler
Gladiator
Atlantic Works
Klondyke rummage by Allston locomotives sparked child labor tale
In Allston near the Boston & Albany roundhouse a crowd of boys, girls, and elders trek daily to a coal and coke pile nicknamed the Klondike. They sift engine siftings into usable coal, wheelbarrows and improvised sifters in hand, while babies ride in carriage carts watching the work and markets form around treasured pieces.
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Allston
Klondike
Missis
Boston & Albany
Brighton
Cambridge
Bucksport Faces Partial Darkness Over Coal Shortage
Bucksport Me October 14 The town sits in partial darkness due to exhausted coal for the electric light plant. Only wood boilers supply a few evening hours of service. Stockholders consider moving the central station to Orland Falls where waterpower exists.
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Bucksport
Orland Falls
Morgan Assures Mitchell That Justice Will Be Done
Nathan Straus of New York with J. Pierpont Morgan sought to end the strike in Wilkes-Barre. Morgan promised miners justice if they returned to work, but would not join the union. Mitchell declined advising a return, and Straus aides relayed the final answer. District presidents planned to pursue arbitration with operators the next day.
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Morgan
Mitchell
Mr. Morgan
Straus
Mr. Mitchell
President May Send for Mitchell to Confer With Him
Washington Oct. 14 The White House refused to confirm any communication between President Roosevelt and John Mitchell regarding the coal strike and resumption of work. insiders expect a possible invitation for Mitchell to Washington to discuss the operators proposition and a President Mitchell dialogue may occur soon. Secretary Root again met the President to discuss strike features but offered no details.
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Mitchell
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
John Mitchell
Root
Weljies
Independent operator John Markle linked to arbitration petition
The article notes responses to a peace move with John Markle’s absence from a signer list. Fowler cites lack of knowledge about Markle’s awareness of the arbitration, and Markle deflects, saying he has nothing to say about the matter. The tone suggests disagreement over signing the peace petition.
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John Markle
Roosevelt
Fowler
Mr. Markle
Markle
Preparing to Haul Coal in Hoboken Yards
In Hoboken yards of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad preparations are underway to have all freight engines and coal trains ready to bring coal from the mines. machinists and engine cleaners are busy overhauling engines for service at a moment’s notice.
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New York
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Hoboken
Odell backs arbitration as miners and operators plan talks
Governor Odell said the operators have made a proposition and a counter proposal will come from the strikers. He expects a speedy resumption of work after the two offers are reconciled and notes miners favor arbitration. Odell cites Mr Mitchell and a Presidential Commission proposal as guiding points.
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New York
Odell
Mitchell
Peruna touted as cure for stomach catarrh and dyspepsia
Ex u s senator M C Butler and Rochester resident A C Lockhart endorse Peruna as a catarrh remedy that cures stomach dyspepsia by addressing the root catarrh. They claim it has helped numerous patients when other doctors failed, and invite readers to seek Dr Hartman’s free guidance if results are lacking.
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U. S
M. C. Butler
South Carolina
Peruna Medicine Co
Washington, D. C
Fahy Refuses To Accept Arbitration Plan On Gold Bricks
Fahy from Wilkes Barre says miners must consent to settlement and that they are not dealing in gold bricks. Report from Boston to District Presidents Nichols and Fahy arriving in Wilkes Barre at 2 50 p m after addressing miners about the strike. He challenges operators arbitration and invites deductions, noting no approval of the new turn of affairs.
Non-Unionists Beaten by Mob After Shaft Visit
John Shipman and David Hewitt, non unionists, were held up by a crowd of about 500 as they returned from the Henry Clay shaft in Penn. They were struck and knocked down several times before escaping. Soldiers arrived and the mob dispersed. Strikers oppose returning to work until concessions are known, with the strike likely ongoing.
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Shamokin
Penn
John Shipman
David Hewitt
British trade unionists favor aiding miners
London date October 14 a meeting of the parliamentary committee of the trades union congress read a letter from United Mine Workers president Mitchell detailing miners grievances. Mitchell said unions in the United States England and Wales have generously responded to appeals for aid and requested support. The committee passed a resolution urging unionists to give all possible help to the American miners.
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London
Parliamentary Committee
The
Trades Union Congress
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
United States
England
Wales
Rates committee keeps anthracite price at 320 4 ton
At a Retail Coal Dealers' Association of New York meeting on October 14, the rates committee decided to maintain the anthracite price at 320 4 ton and to cut the bituminous coal price from $9 to a lower level yet to be announced.
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New York
Retail Coal Dealers’ Association of
Coal shipped for Harrisburg employees by Reading Railway
Harrisburg receives 150 tons of anthracite coal shipped from Shamokin district by the Philadelphia and Reading Railway for sale to its employees in the city.
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Harrisburg
Penn
Shamokin District
Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company
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