Virginia Soft Coal Strike Declared Off
Miners and operators in the Norfolk and Western field ended the Virginia coal strike at Keystone West Virginia. Workers are to return to work next Monday as officials confirm an end to the stoppage. Sources note uncertainty about concessions and the Pocahontas mine fire continues with limited comment from leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Keystone
Norfolk & Western
Roanoke
L. H. Johnson
Norfolk & Western Railway
United Mine Workers
W.va
Pocahontas
Virginias
Baby Mine
Gloom Over Strike District After Baer Statement
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on September 4 President Baer said the miners strike cannot be settled except on coal company terms. Business leaders hoped a meeting between the Philadelphia Reading president and Senators Quay and Penrose would bring peace, but gloom prevailed at strike headquarters as President Mitchell discussed Baer's remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baer
Mitchell
J. Pierpont Morgan
Wilkesbarre
Penn
Philadelphia & Reading
Quay
Penrose
Mr. Baer
Philadelphia to Import Coal for Public Schools
The Philadelphia Board of Education arranged to import anthracite coal from England to fuel city schools this winter. No bids were received due to a miners strike as local companies could not quote prices. Previously the city paid about 5.50 a ton. the new import will cost around 6.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Board of Education
England
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
First coal cargoes sail from Britain to New York
Swansea reports Glenroe and Devonshire loading 4000 tons each of anthracite coal for New York. These are the first anthracite cargoes to be shipped from Great Britain to New York, marking a notable transatlantic trade milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swansea
Wales
Glenroe
Devonshire
New York
Great Britain
Two Hamburg Line Ships Withdrawn Over Coal Shortage
New York September 4. Because of the coal shortage the Hamburg American line has withdrawn two of its large vessels the Phenicia and Hamburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hamburg- American Line
Phenicia
Hamburg
Governor Stone Eyes Extra Session to End Pennsylvania Strike
Governor Stone indicated he would not hesitate to call a special or extra session if a constitutional and effective compulsory arbitration law could be enacted to settle the anthracite coal strike in Pennsylvania. He said public interest could justify such action only if it yields a solid solution, not for political effect or speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Harrisburg
Penn
State Executive Board of Railroad Employees of Pennsylvania
Judge Dewey Allows Leniency In Gambling Case
Judge Dewey praised Sgt Gunn for acting as prosecutor in full police dress over a gambling raid at 8238 Harrison Ave. Nine youths were rounded up. one informer arrested by mistake. The judge ruled gambling in this instance was minor and fined the violators while noting the informer’s lack of funds.
Paine Sr. Appears On Boston Tax Lists After Absence
Robert Treat Paine Sr. shows on this year’s Boston tax lists after years of residence in Waltham and absence abroad since July 1. Assessors delayed his personal assessment, leaving only a poll tax of 2 dollars while his personal estate is about 100000, yielding roughly 1650 annually for Waltham and setting a higher rate for Boston by nearly two dollars per thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Treat Paine
Boston
Mr. Paine
Waltham
Whitman Birthday Observed With Berkeley Lecture
The 100th anniversary of Dr. Marcus Whitman born marks a Berkeley Temple event last evening featuring a lecture by Hon. J Wilder Fairbank on the missionary who aided the Northwest during the era of the Louisiana purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Whitman
United States
Louisiana Purchase
Berkeley Temple
Dr. Whitman
J. Wilder Fairbank
Sheriff orders Portland liquor venues closed under law
Sheriff Dunn serves notice to Swett's Hotel Hotel Temple Portland Tavern and Aldine owners to close by Monday under state law making owners of buildings used for liquor sale liable to indictment. He says failure to comply will lead to legal action and asserts the move is unprecedented in Maine enforcement history. Two large estates and two leading citizens are involved in the shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Sheriff Dunn
Maine
Court Allows Charges Against Former U S Marshal Lovering
Judge Lowell of the United States District Court yesterday allowed certain charges against former United States Marshal Lovering, disallowed by the comptroller of the treasury. The contested amount is 3400. The court praised the assistant United States district attorney for helpful guidance and urged the comptroller to seek legal counsel to avoid delay and litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
United States District Court
United States
Lovering
Comptroller of the Treasury
United States District Attorney
Molineux Trial Set for First Monday in October
Assistant District Attorney Osborne announced that Ro land B. Molineux is expected to go on trial the first Monday in October in the criminal branch of the New York Supreme Court. He is preparing for the proceedings on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Osborne
Roland B. Molineux
Supreme Court
Doans Kidney Pills Backed By Local Testimony
Frank P Harris of 24 Rutland square reports seven years of back pain and dizziness. After using Doans Kidney Pills for eight months the attacks stopped. Sold by all dealers at 80 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents in US. Remember the name Doans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Frank P. Harris
Rutland Square
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Parochial Schools Open In Archdiocese Of Boston
Next Monday all parochial schools in the Boston archdiocese begin the fall term. 68 parishes operate 93 school buildings with 45000 in aggregate scholarships and 900 teachers statewide. Boston alone has 25 schools and five new schools have opened in East Cambridge Charlestown North End Boston West Lynn and Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archdiocese of Boston
Louis M. Walsh
Salem
East Cambridge
Charlestown
North End
Boston
West Lynn
Lynn
Chase-Chace Reunion in Salem at North Church
The Chase-Chace Family Association held its 21st annual reunion at the North Church in Salem. A later dinner at Salem Willows followed with remarks by Rev. Rufus Emery, Solon Chase, John C. Chase, and Rev. Arthur Chase. Officers elected included President John C. Chase, vice presidents William M. Chase Charles Estes Thomas W. Chace Herbert F. Chase, secretary and treasurer Omar F. Chase, and executive committee James F. Chase Harry G. Chase Larkin G. Bennett Georgianna Chase, with historian Mrs. M. L. C. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Chase-Chace Family Association
North Church
Salem Willows
Rufus Emery
Newburyport
Solon Chase
Chase’s
Charles Estes
Warren
R. I
Thomas W. Chace
Providence
Herbert F. Chase
Andover
Omar FP. Chase
James F. Chase
Boston
Harry G. Chase
Melrose
Larkin G. Bennett
Wakefield
Georgianna Chase
M. L. C. Smith
Hartford
Conn
Human hand found on Summer Street lawn in N H
A human hand was found on the lawn of residence 50 Summer Street by L K Ross this afternoon. Marshal Fogarty was notified and is investigating with no clue at present.
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Cover
N. H
L. K. Ross
Summer Street
Marshal Fogarty
Scenic Boston & Maine Lake Winnipesaukee Excursion
A five hour sail on Lake Winnipesaukee, praised as northern New England’s beauty, accompanies a scenic train ride through Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The Boston & Maine excursion Saturday Sept 6 costs $2, with a special train from Boston Union Station at 8 20 a m. It connects at Alton Bay with the steamer and returns on steamer arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipesaukee
New England
New Hampshire
Merrimac Valley
White Mountains
Massachusetts
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston
Boston Union Station
Alton Bay
Tillman vows to fight after challenge to editor
Lieutenant-Governor Tillman, defeated candidate for governor, says he will resign if the Columbia State editor calls him a liar to his face and hints at a physical fight. The editor has given no reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S. C
Tillman
Columbia State
Local option campaign heats in New Hampshire
In Manchester on September 4, supporters of local option rally as Vermont results boost repeal hopes. Alfonso Elliott, a 57 year old banker and manufacturer, plans to announce for governor on a local option and anti trusts platform. He may run on nomination papers if party conventions ignore the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
N. H
Vermont
Green Mountain
Alonzo Elliott
Clement
Elliott
Supreme Court
Friends of Prohibition
Chicago
Vermont Returns In White River Junction Governor Vote
Vermont reports complete returns from 246 towns showing McCullough 31778 votes, McGettrick 7260, Clement 28117, Sherburne 2525, with total statewide results and note that no governor was elected as a majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River Junction
John G. McCullough
Felix W. McGettrick
Percival W. Clement
Joel O. Sherburne
Buckney Cro Dss
One Town Without a Representative in Vermont Legislature
Barre Vermont September 4 After many ballots without an election for representative the freeman's meeting at Washington adjourned. Three candidates ran so close that no one could secure a majority. That town will not be represented in the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barre
Freeman
Washington
North End Mission to Become Catholic School for Italians
The property at 199 to 207 North Street transfers from John J. Martin to John J. Williams, archbishop of Boston. Formerly the North End Mission, it will become a Catholic school and home of the Sacred Heart sisters from Rome. They will operate with Sacred Heart Church to aid Italian children in the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Street
John J. Martin
John J. Williams
Boston
Howard Atheneum
South End
Old North End
Rome
Order of the Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart Church
North Square
North End
Missing youth Emilio Paulina last seen at home
Emilio Paulina a barber at 114 Prince Street is missing from his home at 222 Hanover Street since Monday morning He was last seen with about $20 He is described as a 16 year old youth 5 feet 8 inches tall about 150 pounds with dark eyes dark skin and black curly hair
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilio Paulina
D.T. Otelis
Prince Street
Hanover Street
Paulina
Assault on Ticket Seller in North End
Robert Gardner of 25 Grove Street East Boston roamed the North End last night trying to sell benefit tickets in the Noddle Island district. He received two gashes above and below his left eye after a crowd of young men punched him and kicked him near 351 Hanover Street around 9 PM. Patrolman Nickerson found him and he was taken to the relief station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gardner
Grove Street
Boston
North End
Noddle Island
Gardner
Hanover Street
Nickerson
Division 1
Feeling Against Potter New Bedford
Charles H. Potter, a government witness in the Marion tar and feather case, faces heavy town opposition in Marion after naming mob participants. The famous boycott leads to unemployment and possible departure, as residents refuse to hire him despite his role aiding the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Charles H. Potter
Marion
Potter
Gales Sweep English Coast as Royals Shelter at Sea
Violent gales hit the west English coast and northeast Ireland with King Edward VII aboard the Victoria and Albert seeking safety in Dunnet Bay Scotland. Steamship services halted at Blackpool while Miranda driven ashore at Plymouth and rescued. Geisha to be floated. Okehampton artillery tents blown away. floods in Belfast halt business. Liverpool and North Wales suffer shipping delays. Mersey river rescues reported. crops and fruit trees damaged across affected areas.
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London
England
Ireland
King Edward
Dunnet Bay
Thurso
Scotland
Blackpool
Lancashire
Plymouth
Miranda
Geisha
Okehampton
Belfast
Great Northern
Opera House
Liverpool
North Wales
Mersey
Cambridge Mayor Speaks On Tax Rate Increase
Cambridge Mayor McNamee criticized assessors and the City Council for resisting his plan to raise property valuations while lowering the tax rate. He argued the action harmed poorer residents and urged voters to elect honest assessors to change conditions this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamee
Cambridge
Board of Assessors
British Charitable Society Meets at Young’s Hotel
The British Charitable Society met in Young's Hotel with Vice-President G. H. Windler presiding and Henry Squire as secretary. T. T. Stokes reported a $70 surplus after coronation expenses. An amendment made past presidents automatic government members. Edwin Wilcock and Rev. Jones chosen as delegates to the American St. George's Union convention in Philadelphia, Sept. 9-12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Charitable Society
Young's Hotel
G. H. Windler
Henry Squire
T. T. Stokes
Edwin Wilcock
Mr. Jones
St.George’s Union
Philadelphia
Judge Colt Rules on India Imports Duty Rates
The United States Circuit Court decision affects all importations from India and sets the rupee value at 19.9 cents while the Treasury secretary's valuation stands at 82.11 cents. The ruling materially impacts government revenue from Indian goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt
United States Circuit Court
India
Secretary of the Treasury
Cremation of Mrs Perkins Remains Sent Home
The remains of Mrs. J. H. Perkins of Milton Massachusetts who died in London after an operation for peritonitis were cremated today in London. Her ashes will be sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
J. H. Perkins
Milton
Mass
Riggers of Boston Form Temporary Organization
The Boston riggers met at 284 Commercial street last evening and established a temporary group. John England was chosen president and treasurer, with Charles White named secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Commercial Street
John England
Charles White
New Grand Lodge Officers Elected at Massachusetts Banquet
About 100 attendees gathered at Quincy House after the annual session in Odd Fellows Hall. Charles N. Buchell of New Bedford was named Grand Master and Sumner P. Lawrence of Fitchburg was elected deputy grand master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of
Massachusetts
Quincy House
Odd Mellows’ Hall
Charles N. Buchell
New Bedford
Sumner P. Lawrence
Fitchburg
Odd Fellows of
New Officers Named for Local Odd Fellows Lodge
The new appointed officers include Grand marshal Charles G. Whitesmh of South Braintree, grand conductor Albert P. White of New Bedford, grand guardian N. R. Data of Somerville, and grand herald M. F. Moody of Lynn. Earlier officers listed: George N. Fuller of Boston grand secretary, John M. Perkins of Chelsea grand treasurer, J. Lawrence Miurtin of East Boston grand representative, Newell B D Johnson of Waltham trustee of funds, Nathaniel A. Very of Salon trustee of Odd Fellows home, Austin D. Maty of Somerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Fuller
Boston
John M. Perkins
Chelsea
J. Lawrence Miurtin
East Boston
Newell BD
Johnson
Waltham
Nathaniel A. Very
Salon
Odd Fellows
Hame
Austin D. Maty
Somerville
Charles G. Whitesmh
South Braintree
Albert P. White
New Bedford
Grand Guardian
N. R. Data
M. F. Moody
Lynn
Pezetti Dies After Elevator Fall in Exchange Building
George Pezetti, 16, of 25 Clark Street, was killed instantly when he tumbled eight stories down an elevator well in the Exchange building yesterday. He worked for Wright Brown and Quinby, lawyers, on the eighth floor from which he fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pezetti
Clark Street
Exchange Building
Pezetti
Wright, Brown & Quinby
Lehigh Valley Tours and Eight Day Boston Excursion
Boston travelers offered two excursions to Mauch Chunk Glen Summit and broader Civil War sites. The Lehigh Valley trip costs $20 and departs Sept 20 via Fall River inc. while Simmons and Marsters promote an eight day route including Mauch Chunk Pen Mar Gettysburg Antietam Sharps Ferry Washington and Philadelphia priced at $32 from Boston. James H. Cruff and C W H Sanborn lead the tours with full expense coverage.
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Mauch Chunk
Glen Summit
Switzerland of America
Boston
Fall River Inc
Gettysburg
Pilgrim Club
Pen Mar
Antietam
Sharper’s Ferry
Washington
Philadelphia
James H. Cruff
C. W. H. Sanborn
Simmons & Marsters
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Virginia
Welsh Coal
Dewey
R. T. Paine, SR
Whitman
Molineux
Chase-Chace
Lake Winnipesaukee
McCullough
Olic Institution
Sisters of Order of the Sacred Heart
M’namee Raps
Boston Riggers
Oitmert
PitLs
Charterhoure
Rue de la Paix
Paris
Chickering
Lehigh Valley Tours
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