Coal price battle at joint miners operators meeting
In Indianapolis the United Mine Workers and Inter-State Operators association held a cold joint conference. Miners demand a 20 cent advance on run of mine basis. operators offer 9 cents with screens unchanged and Illinois to switch to double standards. Leaders argued profits and costs across sectors amid wage comparisons and fears of a large coal trust.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers
Inter-State Operators’ Association
Illinois
John Mitchell
F. DI. Robbins
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
Aline
Robbins
Pittsburgh
Great Lakes
Chicago
John P. Reese
Iowa
G. W. Lackey
Thomas l. Lewis
H. L. Chapman
Ohio
United Labor
United States
House mileage claim debate for Brigham H. Roberts
The house committee on mileage discussed Roberts claim for about $1000. A committee majority opposes payment since he was not sworn in as a member. Roberts will be heard by the committee.
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Washington
House ‘Committee
Brigham H. Roberts
Roberts
Boilers Explode at Pittsburgh Mill Killing One
An explosion in Phillips Nimick & Co. Rolling Mill on West Carson Street wrecked the plant and injured about a dozen workers. Fireman Simon Holland died at a hospital. others were badly cut or scalded as rescuers searched the ruins. Cause of the blast was not known.
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Pittsburgh
Phillips, Nimick & Co
West Carson Street
Simon Holland
Tlomoopathic Hospital
Daniel Noonan
Constantine Gallagher
Wm. Kirkpatrick
Frank Stone
Patrick Daly
Jeremiah Collins
Jamey Easterbury
W.T. Cook
Peter Bynes
Tittsburgh
Death of magnetic healer found in bathtub with parboiled body
Grand Rapids, January 30. Professor A Leflamboy, a magnetic healer, was found dead in a bathtub. His flesh had boiled away as the steam heated water. His brother George lay unconscious nearby, possibly overcome by shock. The heater was a steam device driven by gas.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Dprof
Leflamboy
George
Cuban Resolution calls US to withdraw from Cuba
In Washington the House hears Mr. Clayton of Alabama introduce a resolution urging withdrawal of US military and naval forces from Cuba on July 4, 1900 with the Cuban government to be left to its people. The president is directed to proclaim and execute the resolution.
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Washington
Clayton
Alabama
House
United States
Cuba
Barge Houseman Founders Two Drowned Off Frying Pan Shoals
News from Norfolk Virginia reports the barge Houseman foundered in a storm near Frying Pan shoals with two crew losses. Names and residences of the crew were not learned.
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Harge
Norfolk
Houseman
Bilboa
Spain
Vallez
Mason Defends Britain Criticism of US Policy in Senate
In Washington on January 30 Senator Mason denounced a British consul’s attack on US policy toward the British-Vaal war. He claimed 95 percent of Americans sympathize with the Boers and pressed for action on a pending arbitration treaty. House colleagues urged caution toward Britain while discussing the Philippine question. In New York Maud Connolly arrived from Havre to support Boer relief efforts. In Marinette six fishermen drifted adrift on ice near Menominee, with rescue unlikely.
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Washington
Mason
Senate
New Orleans
Congress
Senator Mason
Mr. Mason
America
Great Britain
State Department
United States
Committee On Foreign Relations
Hoar
Rep
Mass
Lodge
Tillman
New York
Maud Conne
Joan of Arc
la Normandie
Havre
Various early 1900s US news briefs and events
A roundup of brief items notes Edwin N Gunsalus named consul in Pernambuco Brazil. Supreme Court recesses three weeks from next Monday. Sam Combs drowns in Obed River while crossing on a mule. Brazilian ports Rio Janeiro and Santos declared plague free. Funeral for Phil D Armour Jr in Chicago. Harry Mayner killed. several injured in Timber camp fight near Breedon WV. Patternmakers Union Chicago seeks nine hour day after April 1. Three prisoners escape Athens TN jail. insane prisoner stops others. Cleve Lawrence shot and killed at Carbon WV by Jim Tate. No circulars on green goods warnings from post office. Coke plant fire at St Clair WV losses $12000. insurance $4000. Kansas Republican State Convention May 16 at Topeka. Rudolph Nunnemacher dies after appendicitis operation. C&O office at Caperton WV robbed. safe taken, burglars flee. McKinley to defer Philippines church property issue to new commission. McKinley marks Sith birthday. Cornell law students hurt in lodge fire. Delta Chi lodge burns, 15 jump 30 feet. Little property saved.
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Athens
Tenn
Cleve Lawrence
Carbon
W. Va
Jim Tate
Post Office Department
St. Clair Coal and Coke Co
St. Clair
Fayette County
Kansas
Topeka
Rudolph Nunnemacher
Pabst Brewing Co
Milwatukee
Tobbers
Caperton
McKinley
Philippine Commission
Spanish steam er Primero wrecked near Brest
The Spanish steam er Primero, en route from Bilbao to New York, was wrecked off Point Lobous near Brest. Its 18 crew members were rescued by fishing boats as heavy snowstorms hit France, causing numerous small wrecks along the north and west coasts.
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Paris
Primero
Bilbao
New York
Point Lobous
Brest
France
Samoan Treaty Stands Ratified in Senate Vote
Washington January 30 The senate in executive session decided 21 to 38 not to reconsider the vote by which the Samoan treaty was ratified.
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Washington
Senate
Remains of ex Mayor Cotton H Alien cremated in Pittsburgh
The remains of former Columbus mayor Cotton H Alien were cremated in Pittsburgh. Reports say Field Marshal Lord Roberts advised abandoning Ladysmith. A seven story Cherry Street factory in New York burned, losses about 500000. Two train robbers killed after a gun battle in Wyoming. A gunboat Wheeling in Hong Kong suffered casualties from an explosion. The British suffered a grave defeat at Spion Kop. Judge Kohlsaar ruled Illinois anti trust act unconstitutional. A funeral train to move Gen Lawton Maj Logan and Surgeon Armstrong east from San Francisco is being prepared. Secretary Long urged navy expansion and shore station closures for sea duty. Detective John Jackson shot near Holden Missouri. one robber wounded and captured. others fled. A woman exposed the plot.
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Cotton H. Alien
Columbus, C
Pittsburgh
Lord Roberts
Ladysmith
Cherry Street
New York
Southern Pacific Railroad Co
Lawton
Maj
Logan
Armstrong
San Francisco
Long
Congress
John Jackson
Holden
Market Report Cincinnati Chicago grains and livestock prices
Cincinnati and Chicago market notes list flour varieties with price ranges, grain quotes for wheat corn and oats, and live stock prices for hogs cattle sheep lambs and veal calves. Includes bid ranges for different grades and track values across two cities with concise commodity figures.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
England Prepares Army for South Africa Campaign With 170000 Men
The Times reports England awaits Lord Roberts's move as 11 000 infantry and 9000 cavalry ready to embark. With 40000 50000 more under command, plus 155 guns, Britain eyes invasion of the Free State and relief of Ladysmith amid Kimberley bombardment. Casualties total 9523 with 2486 killed and 4811 wounded.
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London
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Free State
Buller
Ladysmith
War Office
Methuen
French
Gatacre
England
Six Americans Reported Shot Near Guaymas
Washington reports Consul Kindrick at Juarez says six Americans Don Gusack Jack Eldridge George Lunt Charles Burns Lou Webster and Henry Williams were shot near Guaymas by order of Gen. Torres over Yaqui ties. Secretary of State seeks confirmation and asks the ambassador to gather full details. Paris notes carpenters strike end on expo projects with a 10 centimes hourly increase for high buildings deemed dangerous.
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Washington
Secretary of State
United States
Kindrick
Juarez
Mex
Don Gusack
Jack Eldridge
George Lunt
Charles Burns
Lou Webster
Henry Williams
Torres
Guaymas
Paris
Arbitration Committee
Delagoa Bay Rights and Britain's Search Precedent
The article argues whether England's enforcement of the right to search vessels at Delagoa Bay binds her in future war, and if such actions could block food imports to Britain. It questions if international law rests on precedent and if this could set a global standard or risk.
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Delagoa Bay
England
Isles
England British Trade Policy and Economic Power
The article analyzes England as a consuming nation with imports far exceeding exports. It cites specific large sums of beef, pork, and other commodities sold to England, highlighting the imbalance between life necessities and luxuries in trade. It discusses raw cotton, foodstuffs, and the impact of embargoes on England and its colonies.
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England
Europe
Englaifa
Napoleon Bonaparte
Colonies Answer Call for Assistance in War Effort
English colonies including Australia and Canada have rapidly sent troops to South Africa while colonial imports and exports shape Britain's global trade balance. The second Canadian contingent and two colonial battalions mobilize for the front, reflecting imperial unity amid European tensions and American trade ties.
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Ngland
South Africa
Canada
Australia
India
Africa
Northwest Mounted Police
Canadian
England
Col. Roosevelt
German trade aid via Africa routes boosts merchant ease
A 19th century arrangement lets German exporters ship to East African ports or Delagoa Bay with minimal hassle. Through bills of lading, railways guarantee delivery, marine insurance, and direct movement to Transvaal cities via a joint Netherlands line, reducing middlemen and forwarding costs.
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Germany
Africa
Transvaal
Delagona
German East African ‘Steamship Company
Netherlands
GüwthAftican Railway
Delagoa: Bay
Pretoria
Johannesburg
Porterid
Delagoa
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Kuang Su
Chik Nanpa
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House Elections Committee No. 2
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Expedient
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Pernambuco
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Obed’s River
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Santos
Phil D. Armour, Jr
Harry Mayner
Breedon
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Delta Chi Fraternity
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