Coal Strike Ends in Victory for Miners
Philadelphia reports a nationwide coal strike ending as Reading and Lehigh Valley coal firms abolish the sliding scale and grant a 10 percent wage increase through April 1, 1901. Operators confirm the move fulfills miners demands and promise ongoing parity beyond April. The plan follows Scranton union pressure and a Scranton conference.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Scranton Miners’ Convention
Scranton
Lehigh Valley Company
Queen Wilhelmina’s Betrothal Choice Sparks German Interest
Berlin reports the Dutch queen has chosen a partner against her cabinet’s wishes. Her decisive act strengthens Franco-German ties, while Potsdam had seen prior courtship for Prince Joachim Albrecht of Prussia. The Dutch Cabinet feared political entanglements from a Prussian alliance.
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Berlin
Wilhelmina
Associated Press
Potsdam
Joachim Albrecht
Prussia
San Souci Park
Eleven Miners Arrested for Rioting at Oneida
Eleven Slovonian strikers suspected as leaders of a mob at Oneida last Wednesday killed a private guard and injured several others. They were arrested in Hazleton and sent to Pottsville for a hearing on rioting and murder charges tied to Ralph Mills’s death. Wounded deputy George Kellner identified Thomas Harcus as the assailant.
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Hazleton
Oneida
Pottsville
Coxe Bros. & Co
Squire Conda
Ralph Mills
George Kellner
Thomas Harcus
Miners Expect Return to Work After Reading Action
President Mitchell of the United Mineworkers would only say he would be glad to see anthracite operators change notices to meet Scranton convention rules. Calvin Pardee & Co and A Pardee & Co led Hazleton region action. News spread quickly and miners voiced satisfaction as a strike likely to end this week with men returning by Monday.
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Hazleton
Mitchell
United Mineworkers
Reading Company
Associated Press
Scranton
Calvin Pardee & Co
Lattimer
A. Pardee & Co
Cranberry
Philadelphia
Notable German Officer Abroad and Society Figure
The subject travels between India, North Cape, and European hubs like Berlin and Potsdam. He appears in court, military and diplomatic circles and is recognized as an indefatigable dancer and skilled equestrian. His brother, Duke Adolf Friedrich, is a renowned steeplechaser.
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India
North Cape
Berlin
Potsdam
Duke Adolf Friedrich
Queen Wilhelmina Betrothal Announces Danish Royal Tie
The Hague October 17 indicates Queen Wilhelmina will wed Duke Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin. The second chamber of Parliament cheered the betrothal and urged the President to convey congratulations and thanks to the Queen for sharing the glad event with the nation.
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the Hague
Wilhelmina
Henry of Mecklenburg
Hernly Bets Strike Declined by Hawkins in Indiana Race
Charles Hernly, chairman of the Republican State Committee, offered to wager $5,000 that the Republicans will re elect their ticket and win the Fourth District and carry three districts by a larger margin than Democrats. Secretary Hawkins of the Democratic State Committee did not accept the bet.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
Charles Hernly
Republican State Committee
Hawkins
Democratic State Committee
Registration Opens Today for Election Voting
Notice says all male citizens 21 by November 6 may vote if registered. Registration books open at each precinct polling place from 8am to 1pm and 4pm to 9pm. Citizens must register in person today or tomorrow. prior registration does not count.
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United States
Hohenlohe resigns as German chancellor amid Kaiser critique
Berlin dispatch reports Prince Hohenlohe tendered his resignation as Imperial Chancellor, accepted by Emperor William. Count von Buelow named to succeed, with rumors long circulating and causes cited as infirmities and disapproval of the Kaiser's China policy. The prince faced somnolence and physical weakness, while his parting with the Emperor was cordial at a Hamburg supper.
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Berlin
The
Komische Zeitung
Prince Hohenlohe
William
Count von Buelow
Emperor William
China
Hohenlohe
Ife
Hamburg
Kentucky for McKinley Republicans expect big Kentucky win
Senator Deboe reported to the President that Kentucky offers the Republican party its brightest prospects in years. He cited Brown Democrats voting for Yerkes to oppose Goebelite methods and for McKinley, plus shifts among Populists and anti Bryan sentiment. Deboe predicted McKinley and Yerkes will carry the state by a large margin.
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Deboe
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Kentucky
McKinley
Bryan
Beckham
Brown
Yerkes
Missing Babe Found Dead in New York Murder Charge
Harry Howard Stewart 26 of Cleveland was arrested in New York on a murder charge after a three month old girl was found dead. He had left his family two weeks earlier and was working as a stenographer for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Stewart refused to discuss his child and was remanded for 48 hours pending extradition papers from Ohio authorities.
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Harry Stewart
Cleveland
New York
Harry Howard Stewart
Stewart
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
George C. Corner
Ohio
Shot by an Actress at Pazen Theatrical Exchange
Joe Pazen proprietor of the Pazen Theatrical Exchange was shot in the abdomen by actress Zora Card in Chicago. Pazen was taken to County Hospital in critical condition after the incident in Paten's office. Card surrendered to police claiming self defense following a quarrel over a theater engagement.
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Chicago
Joe Pazen
Pazen Theatrical Exchange
Zora Card
Pazen
Paten
Plot to secure Rice millions under scrutiny in New York
Albert T Patrick and Charles F Jones appear before Magistrate Brann in New York facing charges of forging a 26000 check drawn on Swenson and Sons. Walter C Wetherbee testifies Jones proposed a second will to benefit himself as Rice's fortune schemes unfold. The hearing adjourns with Wetherbee still on the stand.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
Charles F. Jons
William Rice
Brann
Swenson & Sons
Osborne
Walter C. Wetherbee
Jones
Rice
Texas
William M. Rice, Jr
Bartine
House
Mr. Rice
Cohen
New Jersey
William L Wilson Dies Suddenly in Lexington Virginia
William L Wilson president of Washington and Lee University and former Postmaster General died suddenly at 9 20 AM from congestion of the lungs after a period of poor health since returning from Arizona His wife daughters Miss Mary Wilson and Bettie Wilson and son William H Wilson were at his bedside He served in Congress and as Ways and Means chair contributing to tariff legislation and Sherman act repeal details of his life and career are noted in this obituary.
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Commercial Tribune
Lexington
William L. Wilson
Washington and Lee University
United States
Arizona
Arthur Wilson
Lynchburg
Wilson
Mary
Bettie Wilson
William H. Wilson
Bryan
Democracy
Cincinnati
Hancock
West Virginia University
Toledo
Roosevelt
J. H. Southard
Nash
Pemberville
Southard
Washington
Sam Cohn
Gray’s Chapel
College Town
Delaware
Hayes
Monnett Hall
Marion
Colonel Guild
John Sherman Taken Very Ill In Washington
Former Secretary of State John Sherman grew very ill with a sinking spell yesterday afternoon but rallied today. The strain of fall weather and climate changes are noted by doctors as factors. he is conscious, improving, and not considered in immediate danger.
Niles Council Moves To Expel Policeman John Brewder
At the October 17 session the Niles Police Committee urged removing Policeman John Brewder. He aided a beer car wreck by detaining thieves and wrote to Erie Railroad Superintendent Donalson seeking a passing favor. The superintendent declined and sent the letter to the council.
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Commercial Tribune
Niles, O
Niles
Supreme Court Rules Probate Court Franchises Invalid
The Zanesville case upholds that probate courts cannot grant franchises. the ruling voids Edison Company street openings and underground conduits. It affects Cincinnati franchises and curative ordinances, with possible challenges to existing rights unless rehearing occurs.
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Supreme Court
Zanesville
Zanesville Telephone Company
Edison Company
Muskingum County
Probate Court
Court of Common Pleas
Circuit Court
Common Pleas Court
Ellis G. Kinkead
Edisons
Senator Foraker
Board of Public Service
Hamilton County
Cincinnati
Kruger Delays Departure to Oct 20 Landing at Marseilles
Lorenzo Marquez reports Mr. Kruger has postponed his voyage to Europe until October 20 and will land at Marseilles, altering plans for his arrival.
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Kruger
Marseilles
Lorenzo Marquez
Europe
Roosevelt Campaign Rallies Draw Large Crowds in Northern Ohio
Governor Roosevelt travels through Ohio amid mass meetings and crowded parades. He is under medical care for throat trouble, with Dr Holbrook Curtis staying to oversee his Eastern campaign. The tour includes Toledo, Marion, Upper Sandusky, Fostoria and Carey with large crowds and political support from local committees.
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Commercial Tribune
Cleveland
Roosevelt
New York
Holbrook Curtis
Columbus
Nash
Ohio Party
Toledo
Dayton
Elders of Dowie Enter Mansfield as Mob Turmoil Grows
In Mansfield Ohio on October 17, Dowie elders intensified efforts to enter the city. Deacon Homer Kessler of Chicago, advertising manager for Dowie publications, was seized by police amid a habeas corpus writ and an angry mob. Deputy Sheriff Bell and assistants faced a brick attack while escorting the elder to jail. Tomorrow's patrols and new arrests were anticipated as crowds searched for hidden elders.
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Kessler
Homer Kessler
Chicago
Dowle
Bell
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John Sherman
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Hoosevelt
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