Markle and Company Admit Actions in Anthracite Strike Case
Independent operators Markle and Company filed their reply to the anthracite strike commission denying wrongdoing while detailing practices at their mines. They describe resident physicians, district nurses, on site stores, and non mandatory charges, and explain evictions of twelve men tied to strike activity occurred after notices to quit were served in late 1902.
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Philadelphia
Anthracite Strike Commission
John Mitchell
G. B. Markle & Company
Freeland
Hazleton
St. Luke's Hospital
Bethlehem
Jeddo
Chappie
Chippie
Henry Colt
Markle
Mr. Markle
The Age's Prize Contest Promises $100 in Gold
An invitation announces a grand mid winter frolic with a $100 in gold prize. The notice urges broad participation and hints at an exciting event on page 2 of the issue.
Hunter A Victim Of Hotheaded Conspiracy
A relative of Guatemala envoy Godfrey Hunter, Jr. is told by Sam Castleman that Hunter killed WHAH Fitzgerald in Guatemala City after being warned to flee the country. Castleman says 38 witnesses linked a six man conspiracy, with two conspirators no longer in Guatemala, and that Bailey was also threatened.
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Louisville
Godfrey Hunter
Guatemala
Sam Castleman
Chicago
Godfrey Hunter, Jr
Whah Fitzgerald
Guatemala City
Castleman
Hunter
The
Republic
Tiller Fitzgerald
Legation
Bailey
Filipinos Looting Roman Churches Sparks Church Conflict
Washington report says Padri Gregorio Agilpay, who calls himself archbishop, leads an Independent Catholic movement opposing Rome. Governor Taft notes supporters seize church property and aim to dispossess Roman clergy, risking civil government embarrassment.
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Age
Washington
Taft
Philippines
Padri Gregorio Agilpay
Agilpay
Frightened Horse Smashes Wagon After Cat Sighting
A horse and wagon owned by A H Thompson & Son bolted near the Meek and Beech factory on Walnut Street when a cat spooked them. The wagon was damaged, the horse escaped with only scratches, and worker Frank Miller suffered bruises from coal falling on his foot and leg at Thomas Williams mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Thompson & Son
Meek & Beech Factory
Walnut Street
Hickory Street
Thompson Barns
Frank Miller
Thomas Williams
Poor Lad Seeks Father He Has Never Seen
A 22 year old son in New York asks The Age to help locate his father, Harry Remer, not heard from since birth. The letter details his birth in Gorlica Anatria and notes he is now abroad and self supporting. Clues in Coshocton Age are being pursued to reach the father, Harry Renet, reported as William Norris’ son in law.
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Coshocton
Harry Remer
Age
New York
Bntter Coshocton Age
M. D. Remer
Harry Rennet
William Norris
T‘lam
Gorlica
Anatria
Remer
Stanton St
Stanton Street
S. Spaner
New York Journal
M.D Remer
Congress Reassembles Amid Busy Early Session
Washington January 5 Congress returns from recess with full floor attendance and plans for lengthy sessions. Senate prepared to pursue anti trust legislation while statehood debates loom. Representative Hepburn predicts capital labor deals will push higher wages and prices, shifting costs to shippers and consumers.
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The
Age
Washington
Senate
Hoar
Washington, Jan
Congress
Ouay
Hepburn
Mabor
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rebels Have Castro's Troops On The Run
A fragment from a congressional report discusses rebels driving Castro’s forces back, notes political tensions with labor and capital, and recounts remarks by Senators Burran and Hobson. It covers Hawaii and Oklahoma territorial inquiries and hints at retirement deliberations for Constructor Hobson.
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Castro
Committee On Territories
Burran
Kansas
Oklahoma
Hawaii
Territorial Committee
Hobson
Tobson
Navy
Hst
Congress
Board of the Navy
Navy Department
Merrimac
Santiago Harbor
Gardner
Mascachusetts
Blu
United States
Rodey
Cussin
Lieleg
Hudey
Diyala
New Mexico
Repibllonia
Artitur V
Dunn
Insurgent Rebels Reach Eight Miles From Caracas
Word arrives from La Gua gra dated January 5 that President Castro's position weakens as three rebel columns close in, within eight miles of Caracas. Bridges down, rail lines torn, telegraph wires cut, Caracas cut off from other cities with panic spreading. Allies reportedly aiding the rebels.
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la Gaugra
Castro
Caracas
Coal barons meet opposition in multiple cities
Reports from Detroit Cleveland and Chicago describe municipal resistance to coal price rises. Detroit mayor approves 50000 to back city coal business, while a grand jury probe targets a coal combine. Pocahontas miners threaten strike over 49 cent per ton share. City Hall hosts Costouton County Agricultural Society meeting January 12 at 1 oclock.
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Cleveland
Neff
Chicago
Pocahontas
Dead baby found tied to a train in Ohio
A two month old mulato girl was found lashed to the rear end of a Baltimore and Ohio train at Derby near Columbus. The infant was dead on discovery but indications suggested it was alive when tied to the locomotive car. The train had come from Cincinnati and was en route between Washington and Columbus.
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Columbus
Mulato
Baltimore and Ohio
Cincinati
Derby
Columbua
Washington
D. H
Herrick Springs Expected Surprise Announces Candidacy
Cleveland January 5 Myron T Herrick announces his candidacy for governor saying he will accept the nomination if the Ohio Republicans request him He emphasizes the duties and responsibilities of the high office as the reason for considering a run
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Age
Cleveland
Myron T. Herrick
Ohio
Elephant Executed by Electricity at Coney Island
The elephant named Topsy, about 35, killed three men and was executed by 6600 volt current after cyanide delivered via carrot. The procedure, supervised by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, followed an autopsy showing no cyanide effect. Two staff moves noted: Hayes Brown to a Pittsburgh hotel and Fred Fields to Newark’s Hotel Warden.
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New York
Coney Island
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Topsy
Adam Forepaugh
Hayes Brown
Pittsburg
Fred Fields
Newark
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