Waiting for Order Increased Pay Fails to End Coal Strike
Hazelton Pa October 2 reports show a 10 percent wage rise from some coal firms does not lure striking miners back. They demand higher pay cheaper powder and union recognition. President Mitchell and UMWA executives head to Wilkes-Barre for a major labor demonstration. The Reading company faces astonishment as the strike widens with about 225 cars of anthracite produced by open mines.
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Hazelton
Mitchell
National Executive Board
The
United Mine Workers
Union
Troops to Return Home Amid Coal Region Tension
Shenandoah PA October 2 1913 Superintendent Zehner of Lehigh Coal and Navigation said no trouble is anticipated in the Panther Creek valley General Gobin expects to send most troops home this week A small force may remain to protect pump runners and workers to keep collieries ready when the strike ends
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Shenandoah
Zehner
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Lansford
Panther Creek
Gobin
No Men To Work Them In Pennsylvania Coal Fields
Reports to President Harris say two mines the Richardson and Otto collieries in the Lower Schuylkill region closed due to insufficient workers reporting for duty. The Brookside colliery also shut, leaving only four of the companys thirty nine collieries operating.
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Philadelphia
Harris
Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron Company
Lee
Richardson
Otto Colleries
Jower Skuylkill
Brookside
Miners Idle Amid Wage Increase Impasse in Wyoming Valley
The Wyoming Valley miners did not respond to company notices offering a ten percent wage rise. All collieries were idle except the West End Coal Company mine at Mocanaqua where the full force returned to work.
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Wilkesbarre
Wyoming Valley
West Nd Coal Company
Mocanaqua
Railroads hold steady on strike talks in New York
Rail officials in New York report the strike status unchanged as independent mine operators prepare to press for cheaper freight rates and wage increases. No managers commented on the delegation's planned visit regarding a ten percent wage rise.
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New York
Anthracite Strike Shrinks Output As Reading Miners Join Walkout
In Pottsville PA on October 2, reports say anthracite production plunged to about 225 cars daily as the United Mine Workers press a broad strike. Reading miners block work despite a sixteen percent wage rise, hoping to secure union recognition. Panther Creek valley men and other regions show potential mass withdrawals. Manistown colliery resumes full shifts amid the standoff.
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Pottsville
United Mine Workers
Reading
Hazelton
Mc‘Adoo
Panther Creek Valley
Manistown
Pennsylvania
Settle Wage Question in Tin Plate Talks
New York Oct 2 conferences between officers of the American Tin Plate company and representatives of the employees have resulted in an agreement on wages though minor demands remain. District managers are expected to arrive today to continue the talks and a final understanding is believed achievable. George Powell says the wage question is settled with a slight company concession and the main issue now is union recognition.
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New York
American Tin Plate
Tin Plate Company
George Powell
International Tin Plate Workers' Protective Association of America
Still guessing as results trickle in from London
A Tribune dispatch from London notes that about one sixth of the new house of commons was elected before any single poll result was received. Sir Michael Hicks Beach Lord George Hamilton Sir Edward Grey and Mr Lecky were returned without re.
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New York
the Tribune
London
House of Commons
Michael Hicks-Beach
George Hamilton
Edward Grey
Mr. Lecky
Unionist gains and Liberal losses reported in late returns
Early returns from about twenty seats show mixed results with Durham a key win for Hon. Mr. Elliott. Kings Lynn and Wigan stay unionist, Hartlepool marks a Liberal gain by Sir Christopher Furness, while Petersborough Preston and Exeter hold. The article notes broader uncertainty about unionist strength and praises fallen soldiers from past wars.
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Sistence
Durham
Elliott
Lord Minto
Gibson Bowles
Kings Lynn
Wigan
Petersborough
Preston
Exeter
Christopher Furness
Hartlepool
Roosevelt speaks to crowds in Nebraska stops
The Roosevelt special train reached Minden and McCook on October 1 with Governor Roosevelt addressing gathered crowds. He praised soldiers from Washington’s regiments and recalled sacrifices in Cuba and the Philippines while urging voters to honor those who fought for the flag.
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McCook
Neb
Roosevelt
Minden
Hastings
Holdredge
Arapahoe
Tecumseh
Court House
Washington
Santiago
Mr. Bryan
Fight on at Deer Lodge over sheriff race and conventions
About 1000 attendees from Anaconda and nearby towns gathered for Democratic Populist and Labor party conventions in Deer Lodge on October 2. Delegations included J M O Leary and J M Kennedy for Democrats, Dr Oliver Leiser and F H yan for Populists, and Larry Owen for Labor. Proposals center on sheriff nominees with Populists backing Aaron and Labor backing Owen, while Democrats push for state senator and multiple legislative seats. J W Kennedy pressed for three Democratic nominees from the Sept 17 convention dispute.
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Inter Mountain
Deer Lodge
Anaconda
J. M. O'Leary
J. M. Kennedy
Theopulista
Oliver Leiser
F. H. Yan
Larry Owen
A. P. Aaron
J. W. Kennedy
P. Greenan
T. B. Twohy
Wm. Kelli
Former President Harrison Visits New York After Adirondack Outing
Former President Benjamin Harrison and Mrs. Harrison arrive in New York with their young daughter after a summer at the Adirondacks. They check into the Fifth Avenue Hotel for several days as Gen. Harrison requests an interview be excused from.
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New York
Harrison
Adirondacks
Fifth Avenue
Gen. Harrison
Russian legation leaves Pekin as Minster Conger reports
Washington reports the Russian legation has withdrawn from Pekin per a dispatch from Minister Conger. In other news from Chicago on October 2, John Ostenius, noted college musician and inventor, has died.
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Chicago
John Ostenius
After Boxer Heads Emperor's Defunch Leaders
A chaotic report notes factional moves within Boxer leadership as factions vye for influence. The piece hints at fear of losing power and possible backing for R to keep control amid internal strife.
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Aining
Chinese officials confirm fall of Prince Tuan leaders
Washington dispatch reports official confirmation from Minister Wu that Prince Chwang Prince Yih and other royal leaders lose ranks and offices under imperial edict of September 25. Prince Tuan is to face severe penalty and salary stopped as clan court decides. Departure of Russian legation noted.
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Washington
State Department
Prince Tuan
Sheng
Shanghai
Prince Chwang
Prince Yih
Tsai Lian
Tsai Ying
Imperial Clan Court
Duke Tsai Lan
Ying Nien
Kanh Yi
Civil Board
Cho Shu Chiao
Board of Punishment
Board of Censors
Censorate
Board of Punishments
Titan 13
Conger
Pekin
China
Yung Lu
Mr. Chung
Baltimore
Hiv'elock
Maryland Steel Works
Sparrow's Point
Thomas
Viceroy Opens Peace Talks at Once
Tsen Tsin reports the viceroy will begin peace negotiations immediately. The dispatch notes entry from Taku via Shanghai dated September 29, 1900, with copyright credited to the source. The item reflects early 20th century diplomatic efforts during the period.
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Tsen Tsin
Taku
Shanghai
Expedition to Pao Ting Fu Delayed to October Six
The Pekin and Tien Tsin columns will be commanded by General Gaselee and a German general respectively. The start for the expedition to Pao Ting Fu is postponed to October 6. Russians occupy Tong Shan without opposition. The New South Wales contingent will winter in Pekin.
Guns Made Sweet Music During Siege Report From Pekin
Pekin missionary H. Penn recalls direct news from Secretary Hay via Minister Conger. He says a July message from the outside world announced relief after a night of rattle from machine guns. Americans entered the city next day, and Penn greeted each staggered man at the water gate.
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San Francisco
Oc! Rey
C. H. Penn
Pekin
Conger
Hay
United States
Bate
Navy budget shows 1901 fleet boost and harbor projects
Semi official Russian estimates place 1901 total state funding at 911 097 606 roubles with a rise of over ten million roubles. Ordinary spending reaches 60 million roubles, 16 million for fleet strengthening, 3 million for Libau harbor work, 2 million for Windivestock, and 3 million for Port Arthur projects.
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St. Petersburg
Libau
Port Arthur
A Gospel of Peace or War at Rock River Conference
Chicago reports a Rock River conference session at Garfield Park Methodist church opening tomorrow to discuss U S policy in China. Debate divides ministers between keeping a large missionary force and pursuing peace without religious wars. Bishop James M Thoburn and Bishop W X Ninde are noted figures in the talks.
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Chicago
China
Rock River
Garfield Park Methodist Church
United States
General Missionary Conference
W. X. Ninde
Detroit
Ninde
Experts to study skull found in Cedar lake mystery
Chicago experts will test bones to identify a skull found in Cedar lake. A scalp fragment and some teeth were recovered by a search party but no body. Lawrence of Crown Point suggests the head may belong to Pearl Bryan, tying the case to Covington KY.
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Chicago
Cedar Lake
Lawrence
Crown Point
Ind
Aba
Tit Lawrence
Pearl Bryan
Covington
Miss Bryan
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Ten Tsin
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Sixth Cavalry
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