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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
2
Report covers an industry meeting where leaders from manufacturers and labor factions debated the proposed terms. A final conference is planned if no settlement is reached, with strong opposition noted and potential impacts on workers and regional industry.
Fragmentary 19th century transcript describes senators proposing regional routes from Salina to Canton, with hopes to save time and reduce expenses. It notes Salem Postmaster Lewis Dennis backing rural delivery plans from Huntingburg and mentions Governor Durbin boxing contests legality debated by Attorney General Taylor.
Reports detail a riot at Wilkesbarre and crowd dispersal by troops. Deputies guarding the Warnke washery were jailed then released on bond after hearings. Senator Quay remains under care but open to dialogue. Mitchell and district officials held secret strike talks at headquarters.
Pittsburg reports indicate the anthracite coal strike may settle by September. Major Johar Biddle of the District of Columbia authority states progress toward agreement. An agent told Washington dealers to prep shipments by September 1 as mines resume or escalate amid unchanged stalemate.
A conference at encampment headquarters led by General Torrance adopted the 1902 encampment exercise plan. Oct 6 campfire at 7 30 pm, Oct 7 naval parade and Mount Vernon excursion, Oct 8 grand review in Washington with the president, and Oct 9 10 lessons of national encampment plus auxiliary meetings.
Yesterday's baseball games produced mixed results with St. Louis losing 2 to 5 in a clash at Baltimore and Philadelphia taking a 6 to 2 win on the road. Other scores include Detroit 6 Cleveland 2 and Chicago 1 Boston 2 as teams jockey for position amid labor tensions and strike-backed unrest affecting some cities.
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