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Newspaper

Burlington Free Press

Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1902

Page

8

Entire National Guard of Pennsylvania Sent to Coal Fields

Governor Stone orders the full Pennsylvania National Guard to duty in the anthracite regions to protect workers and property. The plan, announced from Harrisburg, directs troops to prevent riots, escort miners, and enforce order while authorities maintain the state’s dignity. Miners are urged to hold mass meetings October 8 to protest the operators and press for presidential mediation.

National Guard of Pennsylvania Harrisburg Stone Yate Horrox Nuthooe Guard Duzerne Schuylkill Carbon Lackawanma Susquehanna Northaumberlind Columbia National Guard William A. Stone Thomas J. Stewart Gerwig Miller Goebin Schall Col. Hulings Wth Regiment Wiley Kansas Pickett Richardson State Arsenal Sheridan Philadelphia City Philadelphia City Cavalry Nghteenth Reiment

Mitchell Meets Wright in Philadelphia Over Anthracite Strike

President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers slipped out before dawn for Philadelphia to meet Carroll D. Wright, Roosevelt’s labor representative, on the anthracite strike. He returned tonight, refusing to discuss the visit or identify others seen there. Speculation grows that Wright carried a Roosevelt message to end the strike. The conference with district leaders continued into the afternoon.

Associated Press Wright Roosevelt Mr. Mitchell Rosevelt

President Roosevelt Meets Labor Leader on Coal Strike

Washington October six saw Frank P. Sargent, immigration commissioner and longtime labor ally, hold a lengthy talks with President Roosevelt about the coal strike. Sargent declined to discuss the matter beyond noting the interview, fueling belief he carried a message to the President.

F. P. Sargent Washington Frank P. Sargent Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Roosevelt Sargent Presl

Roosevelt direct appeal to miners' leader discussed

The article notes a possible message from President Roosevelt to John Mitchell of the miners union urging an end to the strike in the public interest. Plans focus on a single approach, with Mitchell and Sargent to meet in Philadelphia, and a later mining conditions investigation. Confidence in coal operators’ cooperation remains low.

Dent Mitchell Miners’ Union Sargent Mitchell Philadelphia Associated Press Roosevelt White House

No Coal in New York as Prices Soar and Supplies Fail

New York faces a coal famine with anthracite unavailable at any price and soft coal priced at 10 to 14 a ton. Factories halt, hot water delivery is reduced, and tenants face restricted service. Officials blame transportation bottlenecks and idle coal cars. dealers say railroads lack cars and locomotives to move soft coal to tidewater, leaving wholesale sales scarce and retail prices exorbitant.

New York Tribune Tidewater Pennsylvanian New Jersey Central

Goodbye to the Vermont Steamer Ends 32 Year Champlain Service

The Vermont steamer completed a 32 year career on Saturday on Lake Champlain. Launched in 1870, she carried passengers between Plattsburgh and Burlington with daily trips to Whitehall and Rouses Point, then shifted to limited runs as rail travel grew. She met only two major accidents, a shaft break and a broken walking beam, and was praised as a beloved icon of Champlain travel.

Vermont Champlain Lake Champlain Shelburne Harbor Plattsburgh Rouses Point Whitehall Adirondick New York United Stat Adirondack L. G. Bo Cannon Champlain Transportation Company Cay &Traction Vermort William HH George Rushlow J. Hesanvills A. Helt Richard Arbuckle B. Ro Rockwell Marinesr Peter Porrant Fred Lomudge Mr. Forrant Mr Lumudge Vermornt Pilot Rockwell Rmont Burlington Chateaugay

Doctor Hubbard Unable to Serve Lyndon Representative

Dr L W Hubbard of Lyndon who traveled to Montpelier as town representative was sent home after medical consultation. Doctors now think an abscess on a lung may be the cause and while recovery is hoped, there is little chance he can assume duties as representative.

Hubbard L. W. Hubbard Lyndon Montpelier

Ladies' Russian Blouse with Velvet Trim and Flare Sleeves

A ladies' blouse described as Russian in style featuring Irish frieze fabric, stitched velvet band trimming, new flare sleeves, and Skinner satin lining. The item emphasizes rich detailing and refined tailoring in a period-appropriate silhouette.

Monte Carlo Coats and Jackets For Girls And Misses

A display of Monte Carlo Coats and three-quarter length jackets for children ages 4 to 14 is offered. Prices note Ladies' Monte Carlo Coats in black kersey with capes, satin lining, multiple trims, and varied tailoring. also English kersey options and a black all-wool Venetian skirt with plaited back and crochet buttons.

Monte Carlo

Five Street Dry Goods Price Notice

A dated ad from the Five Street store lists prices on jackets skirts blouses and petticoats. Items include a 24 inch electric seal jacket at 98 cents, mercerized sateen petticoats, and Russian blouse jackets with prices from 12.50 to 32.50, indicating a special sale and broad range of fabrics and trims.

Beak Street

MONEY FOR THE LIBRARY AND ISOLATION HOSPITAL FUNDS

Aldermen meet to adopt a $4100 isolation hospital appropriation and outline Carnegie aid for library construction. Communications from water commissioners warn of water supply pollution from Fort Ethan Allen and discuss plans for a Swift rendering plant location near the lake. Installment payments for library funds and contract details with Mr Paige of Ruthind are outlined alongside street, sewer, and tax actions.

Board of Aldermen Library Commission Andrew Carnegie Water Commissioners Fort Ethan Allen H. EB Sallis Holden So Dong Tat and Sinclair R. & Brown Carnegi Carnegie Tate Thane Trust Co Newark Sptember O. Paige Ruthind State Board of Heath Port Mthan Allen C1 Street Board of Street Commissioners Colchester Avenue Mast Avenue Barrett Street Chase Salse Henry Street Mnayor Jennie Buck Committee On Damiiges Andre Shelburne Street Ledge Road Clymer Street Burlington Traction Co Winooski Bridge Summer Street Wletcher Mree Water Department

Veteran Trainer Dead After Stroke of Fiery Career

Jeremiah A. Williams, famed Vermont horse trainer and breeder, died Saturday at his North Winooski Ave home after a period of neuralgia and recent fainting spells. Born November 1, 1827 in Poultney, he lived in Essex and Charlotte before settling in Vermont’s city scene. Known as Honest Jerry, he trained and co owned fast horses, including Kilpatrick and many 2:40 performers, shaping a pivotal harness era. He leaves three sons, a daughter, a brother and sister, with funeral services held Monday.

Jeremiah A. Williams North Winooski Avenue Mr. Williams Poultney Charlotte Essex Williams John Williams Montrose Charles Williams Hilburne N. Y George A. Williams Laura J. Langdon Myron Williams Caroline Austin West Jerry’ Willits Vermont New England New York State Jerry Oliver Wihun Allen Kilpatrick Frank Palmer Charles Mae Canada Honest Jerry

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