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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1900
Page
2
In the mining district residents fear rising tensions and potential violence as small clashes are seen as indicators of broader trouble. Strikes gain support with Father Phillips and Protestant clergy calling for arbitration as men of Kinzleton toil to resolve the dispute.
In tiazleton on September 6 a clash between striking miners and armed deputies raises danger across Schuylkill’s mining district. Injuries reported include a nearly beaten mine boss and a shooting, as deputies are sworn in and meetings held in West Hazleton Hazel Brook Coleraine and Jeddo. Sheriff Toole pledges order while Hazleton’s railroad division districts plan two layoffs.
Benjamin James issues the daily bulletin from United Mine Workers headquarters in Hazleton Penn. reporting gains for the strike with eight hundred more men on strike, full suspension in Wyoming and Lackawanna valleys, and growing numbers in district No 9. He notes workers remained firm at Jeddo and predicts general suspension across three districts within days.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania the coal mine strike shows little activity at United Mine headquarters as officials meet strikers in outlying towns. Despite fear of clashes and deployment of watchmen, authorities deny trouble while reports detail attacks near No 40 shaft and a 15 year old boy’s death from fright. Meetings at Hazleton mines and Silver Brook colliery urge workers to resume, while ministerial leaders push arbitration to settle the dispute.
Scranton Pennsylvanias workers endure early hardships due to a local coal shortage. The report notes scarce supplies impacting daily labor and industry as communities brace for continued disruptions. Named locations include Scranton and Colum… Local impact from the energy shortfall prompts concern about future deliveries and economic strain.
The first arrest in the miners' strike case was made in Wilkes Barre when Joseph Begos of Nanticoke admitted to threatening Alexander Monsyock on his way home. Begos was jailed. President Mitchell telegraphed UMW officers that he will address Wyoming Valley workers Saturday night, calling the outlook encouraging.
Wages to be reduced announced from Lancaster Pennsylvania dated September 20. The notice states changes to labor compensation affecting workers under specified conditions. Officials urge compliance and predict impact on local employment costs and industry pricing.
A Taku dispatch reports Pei Tang forts captured by the allies after brisk bombardment. The message says allies suffered heavy losses amid heavy Chinese fire and indicates Schurman’s plea has been undermined as the engagement continued.
Jacob G. Schurman president of Cornell and Philippine Commission member spoke in Richmond Indiana for the Republicans. He urged national prosperity and denounced Democratic Philippines policy linking it to free silver, praising MacArthur and vowing continued American supremacy. the Republican record pledged McKinley and Roosevelt.
News from Columbia reports a 25 percent wage cut for puddlers at Susquehanna Iron and Steel Company mills on Sept 24, cutting wages from $4 to $3 per ton, with 1800 workers potentially striking. Details on the German and Russian attack force emerge as authorities await further developments.
The bus washery refuses to prepare culm except for the electric light plant, forcing the trolley company to use unwashed culm. Fifty percent is incombustible, hindering steam production and halting heavy city lines. Michael Gibbons, a small Scranton operator, signed the union scale to protect his fifty workers. John Murrin of Carbondale seeks the same exemption and will sign tomorrow.
In Philadelphia on Sept 20 reports say quiet conditions prevail though more miners join the strike. Owners oppose arbitration, church figures including Father Phillips and Archbishop Ryan push for peace. Reading Co continues mining but overall anthracite supply tight as district economies brace for possible clashes.
Bryan spends the day sorting correspondence as a Bryan Veterans Bimetallic Club committee presents a written address praising his candidacy. He recalls Civil War service and vows to protect soldiers and citizens under a Democratic administration. He fixes his next tour for Wednesday, speaking at Nebraska City before heading to South Dakota.
Two hearings were held by the Board of Election Commissioners on complaints of illegal registration. William H. Bradley alleged Richard F. Fields registered at 16 Unity Street while Bradley claimed 1690 Washington Street as his residence. Walter B. Wood accused Charles F. Barrett of living at 1064 Washington Street Ward 9 rather than 23 Rockland Street Ward 21. The commissioners reserved their decision.
State Department cites a Shanghai consular telegram detailing confirmed deaths of missionaries and dependents in various Chinese locations including Pao Ting Fu Kuchan Taiku and Fenchow Fu. Names listed include Simcox Hodge Pitkin Gould Merrill Clapp Williams Desmond Manchester Rice Huston Atwater Price and others with four children among the fatalities.
Ward 8 Charlestown filled with Democrats supporting Hon. David B. Shaw for Senator from the second Suffolk district. James J. Mellen presided while Thomas W. Berridge praised Shaw's Legislature record. Joseph J. Corbett attacked Tague and McCarthy for 1899 and 1909 votes. Senator Shaw spoke for about forty five minutes amid applause.
The Bryan Club of Massachusetts met at the American House to boost funds for the campaign. Letters from American Transvaal League and figures like William Lloyd Garrison supported Bryan with contributions to a $1000 fund. President Washburn urged chainless letters and urged Bryan clubs in towns statewide with speakers Swain and Baldwin promoting African American voter support for Bryan.
Moscow dispatch says 6000 Chinese residents were escorted from Blagovestchensk to a river crossing and killed as they attempted to cross Amur. Russians and volunteers lined the bank and fired on those who landed, leaving corpses along the shore. No survivors reported.
In Brockton Sept 20 the Crescent Club opened its season with a crowded meeting. The highlight was a 12 round bout at the club, Spike Haley of South Boston vs Young Tierney of Holyoke went the limit. Haley showed superiority with aggressive work and smart defense.
The Excelsior Club of Ward 18 endorses James A. Watson for a second House term and 8. D. Ryan for ward caucus wardens. Ward 10 Democratic club organizes with officers and directors. Rallies tonight feature Councillor Quirk and Lonergan talkers. Ward 9 Young Democrats endorse John A. Kelcher for Congress and FitzGerald for Senate. party purity urged for sheriff. Alderman Shea cited as leading Cambridge Democratic caucus candidate amid McCarthy opposition. Ward 7 rally supports Bryan slate. Ward 15 rally backs David W. Creed for Legislature. Two Innes rallies planned. Fitzgerald to address Ward 6. Congressmen Fitzgerald, Watson, Doyle, and Flynn listed as speakers in various wards.
The piece argues for a mixed diet including meat, grains, and fruits, challenging extreme health food theories. It cites Dr Julius Reminson praising meat, promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy, and claims the tablets aid digestion with pepsin and diastase. It advertises the product at 50 cents and offers a free booklet from F A Stuart Co of Marshall Michigan.
George Chambers reports Billings once held the post contract and commuted with her to Boston on trolley cars. After warnings from the Newton Centre Post Master and others about drinking, Billings was later seen with several portraits of a raven-haired woman. he vanished that night after a friend’s witticisms on hair color.
Friends of Frank Seiberloch hosted a Ward 22 rally last night with speakers Fred Wood William Mintz puguat Sachs Charles Mayer and Jobs ons presenting community concerns and support for Seiberloch’s candidacy.
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