Settlement of dual strike assured by Roosevelt commission
The coal strike ends with a six member commission plus recorder Carroll D Wright to adjust issues between operators and miners. President Roosevelt names E H E Clark sociologist and Bishop Spalding to the panel. Mitchell and operators approve. sessions to begin soon with a chairman to be chosen.
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International Committee of Arbitration
Miners Leader Reports Progress in Arbitration Offer
President Mitchell of the United Mineworkers met with President Roosevelt to discuss ending the strike. The talks centered on arbitration as the basis of settlement with capitalists supposedly accepting the Mitchell proposal, while miners object to perceived capitalists' attempts to gain an advantage. Roosevelt described his discussion with Morgan and indicated the need to finalize details after further consultation.
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Commercial Tribune
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Ite House
R Welt
Mr. Mitchell
Mob'S Delegates Search Jail From Top To Bottom
Special Correspondence from Lexington Kentucky reports Earl Whitpey and Claude O'Brien confessed to Chief of Police Reagan as the burglars who killed A B Chinn during a residence break in. A mob threatened the jail, militia stood ready, and Judge Parker assured the men were taken to Louisville for justice. Whitney described the murder details and thefts in a lengthy confession with O'Brien, who later wept and acknowledged the truth of the statements.
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Wiley
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Southern Railroad
O'Brien
Mitchell silent after meeting with Wilson in Wilkes Barre
In Wilkes Barre on October 16 Mitchell refused to elaborate after a hotel lobby interview and a closed-door session with Wilson. An Associated Press correspondent reports Mitchell saying a delegate convention must confirm any plan to call off the strike. He added the convention to adjournment timeline is likely three or four days and will likely align with Roosevelt’s agreement, then promised further statement in the morning.
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Wilson
Associated ‘Press
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Presbyterian Synod Elects New Officers
The Synod of Ohio chose the Rev. R. J. Thompson of Lima as Moderator and Dr. Swiggett of Morrow as Stated Clerk. Women’s Synodical Society elected officers including President Mrs. N. T. Houston Urbana and Treasurer Miss Alice Patterson Glendale. John Willis Baer spoke and Rev. P. A. Baker discussed anti saloon work.
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W. H. Hower
Cleveland
R. M. McClelland
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John Willis Baer
P. A. Baker
Santos-Dumont Aims For Paris to San Francisco Airship Run
Ex Mayor Phelan of San Francisco in London says Santos-Dumont plans a Paris to San Francisco airship voyage. A $200,000 prize is offered only if successful. Santos-Dumont would cover his own expenses and is building a new airship, confident of completing the transoceanic and transcontinental journey.
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German miners aid Americans in coal strike support
Berlin October 15 The Central Committee of the German Coalminers Associations has sent 1250 dollars to American striking coal miners and urged members not to work extra hours to raise coal exports. It notes American miners have faced five months of struggle against large capital and that French miners joined last week.
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France
Mail bag missing with $50,000 in checks
A mail bag from Pittsburg to Cleveland disappeared Tuesday morning near East Liverpool and Smith's Ferry containing about $50,000 in checks and postal orders. A man who tried to cash a check without identification in East Liverpool is suspected.
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Smith’s Ferry
Second Molineux murder trial opens in New York
The second trial of Roland B. Molineux for the murder of Mrs. Katherine J. Adams began in the New York Supreme Court today before Justice John S. Lambert. Six jurors were accepted and sworn as the court adjourned.
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New York
Roland B. Molineux
Katherine J. Adams
Supreme Court
John 8.Lambert
Hanna Attacks Demagogues at Xenia Rally in Ohio
Senator Hanna spoke to a large Xenia crowd praising Republican policies and denouncing Tom L. Johnson. Governor Nash defended McKinley era taxation while warning that Democratic control could endanger Republican gains.
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Commercial Tribune
Xenia
Ohio
Hanna
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Greene County
Nash
Tom L. Johnson
Sandusky
Gastro fights two days battle with rebel army
Venezuelan President is cornered as government forces close in after a two day clash with rebels. Surrounded by enemies, the leader faces desperate straits amid the ongoing fighting.
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Fernandez proclaims himself Colombia dictator after Marroquin capture
A Frankfurter Zeitung despatch reports General Fernandez has captured President Marroquin of Colombia and proclaimed himself dictator from Frankfurt on the Main on October 15.
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Frankfurter Zeitung
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Marroquin
Colombia
Shaw Not Extending Bond Purchase Order
Washington Oct 15 The secretary of the treasury limited a prior offer to buy 5 percent bonds at 1.05 and has purchased 23500 in this round. New bids for government securities were rejected as prices were judged too high. Shaw heads to Oakland City Ind to speak while officials deny plans for a large bond purchase.
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Shaw
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War Dept to reduce regular army to 59,500 men
Washington October 15 Orders will be issued by the War Department tomorrow to reduce the regular army to the minimum size authorized by law 59 500 men With the cessation of outbreaks in the Philippines it is believed the reduction can be done safely The present size is about 67 000 men
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