Reading Company Offer Sparks Mine Worker Opposition
Shenandoah Pa October reports say the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company promised a ten percent wage hike from October 1 and arbitration. Unionists warn workers to ignore notices until the union convention acts. Troop deployment and strikers’ influence rise as Panther Creek valley and neighboring collieries stay idle amid a broad mining strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Pottsville
R. G. Luther
Pottier
Corbin
Lansford
Panther Creek Valley
Hazelton
Gobin
Panther Creek
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Farquhar
Indian Ridge
Nnion
Schuylkill
Reading Company
Mitchell
Recognize the Union in Schuylkill Mine Dispute
Pottsville reports a drawn out clash as miners refuse to settle and reject a ten percent wage increase offer, signaling a prolonged struggle in the Schuylkill district.
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Pottsville
Schuylkill
Kingman Charged Granting Bribe. Bryan Denies Allegations
Portage Wisconsin October 3 Mr Bryan is alerted to a claim by a Mr Kingman that he received 150000 for backing the silver plank at Kansas City. Kingman denies the charge and Bryan says no offer was ever made. He hints Senator Cullum should verify his cousin's trustworthiness.
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Portage, Wis
Bryan
Kingman
Kansas City
Mr. Kingman
Senator Cullum
Refugees Readied for Rapid Return to Home Areas
Military governor reports to headquarters that 3000 to 4000 refugees per week can return after October 10th starting September 28th.
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Johannesburg
Chinese NCO Denies Order to Shoot Minister in Murder Case
Official dispatches from Pekin dated September 23 report further questioning of the Chinese non commissioned officer accused of murdering Baron von Ketteler. The prisoner now denies that the order was to shoot a minister and says he cannot identify which prince gave the order.
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Berlin
Pekin
Baron von Ketteler
MITCHELL MAY RELENT IN COAL STRIKE
In Wilkes Barre and surrounding coal region, authorities report miners will hold firm until the Tultur ed Mine Workers convention acts. Operators say Mitchell appears prepared to settle for a 10 percent wage increase after his New York talks and convention plans.
Plan to Assassinate President McKinley Averted in Canton
A Canton Ohio report says three men are suspected of plotting to assassinate President McKinley. Detectives and city police, warned by Mayor Robertson, tighten patrols and watch strangers and two Italians possibly joined by an old man. The secret service learned of the plot from a Chicago dispatch last night and expects the suspects to arrive in Canton.
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Chicago
Canton
Ohio
McKinley
Robertson
Powow
Secret Service Department
United States Secret Service
Deer Lodge Fusion Favors Populists and Labor in County Ticket
Special to Inter Mountain Deer Lodge Oct 3 1900 The Deer Lodge county convention ended with a fusion ticket likely to lose on Sept 6 The Populists dominated by delegates from Cottonwood Hall captured twelve offices The Labor party with fourteen delegates secured its demands forcing Democrats to concede to fusion The key dispute centered on sheriff with A F Flannigan favored by Populists and Lawrence backed by Laborists
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Inter Mountain
Deer Lodge
Cottonwood
Labor Party
A. F. Flannigan
Lsborites
Lawrence
Nominations in Anaconda Political Convention Endorsement
A populist convention settled on J M Simpson for county attorney amid a broad ticket draft. Independent Democrats backed Greenan Kelither Twohy and McLaughlin, while race card names span Kennedy to Twohy and Batten. A large crowd attended the day’s events and a horse race saw Beau Gallant win after a late surge for a $14,000 purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Flanigan
Owen
Popullar
J. M. Simpson
Greenan
Kelither
Twohy
Misa McLaughlin
Ucket
J. M. Kennedy
Anaconda
House of Representatives
Thomas Dillon
Robert McGowan
J. H. Schwend
Dennis O'Leary
John Bhatty
Z. D. Spencer
Ovando
Lawrence J. Owens
William Faunt
Achoola
Mary A. McLaughlin
P. D. Twohy
Commando
Whitney
Bellario
Ashes
Spencer
Bullman
Beauanant
Beau Gallant
Tor Hla
8. C. Hildreth
Parader
No More Bauditti in Santiago de Cuba Report
Major Mc Gunnigie with Major Carr and Captain Shelley returned from an east department inspection. Troops were healthy, country tranquil, one yellow fever case noted. Rural police improved to an efficient force. bandits stamped out. Santiago city council donated $600 for Galveston sufferers.
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Santiago de Cuba
McGunnigie
Carr
Shelley
Department of the East
Santiago
Galveston
Armorers Stay Away at Navy Conference
Only two steel firms, Bethlehem and Carnegie, attended a Navy Department talk on naval armor. Neither was ready to offer better rates than original bids. The secretary of the navy postponed a decision, planning to revisit the armor issue in a month or two.
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Washington
Navy Department
Linderman
Bethlehem Steel Company
Schwab
Carnegie Company
Secretary of the Navy
Boers Attack Wagons and Train Near Vryheid and Pan
Lord Roberts dispatches report from Pretoria dated Oct 2. A convoy of 22 wagons with 60 mounted guards was attacked by 140 Boers near Dajager's Drift on Oct 1. twelve men escaped, fate of the others unknown. A train derailment near Pan yesterday killed five Coldstream Guards and wounded 19. Commandant Dirksen, who opposed Paget, has surrendered after visiting Komatpoort to confirm Kruger’s move into Portuguese territory.
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London
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Dajager’s Drift
Vryheid
Pan
Coldstream Guards
Dirksen
Paget
Komatpoort
Kruger
Lord Revelstoke Leaves for Home on Kaiser Wilhelm
Lord Revelstoke, a Bank of England director, sails aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse from New York. He states that the South African war loans will not affect Britain’s finances and that debts will be cared for as the conflict ends. Hagland expresses growing confidence in American finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lord Revelstoke
Bank of England
Hagland
America
Rail firms announce wage hikes and price cuts in Scranton
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western announces a 10 percent wage advance effective October 1 and a new 1.50 wage for miners. Willowide Coal and Iron and Temple Iron and Coal post similar changes. Grenend Superintendent Ross says D L W will likely issue the same notice. Strikes leaders say concessions fall short of workers demands. Individual operators form a New York committee to seek freight reductions to offset higher costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Dot
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Company
Willaide Coal & Tron Company
Temple Iron & Coal Company
Grenend
Ross
Pirike
New York
Kentucky Futurity Opens With Record Fast Time Won by Ferena
Lexington spectacle draws large crowd as Ferena the Walnut Hill farm filly owned by L. V. Harknews captures the $16,000 Kentucky Futurity for 8-year-olds. She sweeps three heats in 2:12 1-2, 2:10 8-4, 2:12 with a second heat record of 2:10 3-4. Other starters include Susie J., Lady Thiabe, Porto Rico, Iva Dee, Major Detemar, Sonata, Dream On, and Summer Morn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Kentucky Trotting Breeders’ Association
Ferena
Walnut Hill Farm
L. V. Harknews
Villalobos Safe After Marsindoque Incident
General MacArthur reported disaster to Captain Shields party on the Island of Marsindoque but Navy replies that there is no truth in unfounded reports about the Villalobos or her crew. A cablegram from Cavite dated Oct 3 denies any loss or damage and calls Manila paper Sept 4 reports false.
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Washington
MacArthur
Shields
Mars Indoque
Vilalobos
Torrejas
Navy Department
Kempff
Cavite
Navy
Villainbos
Manila
Beau Gallant Captures Matron Stakes at Morris Park
Beau Gallant won the Matron stakes at Morris Park by a length and a half over Commando. Bullman finished strong to outrun Spencer and claim the prize as the West Chester Racing Association opened its fall meeting with a $20,000 stake.
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New York
Beau Gallant
Morris Park
Commando
Bullman
Spencer
West Chester Racing Associat
Georgetown Ky Youtsey case delays wit nesses summoned
In Georgetown Kentucky on October 3 the Youtsey case paused as attorney Nelson said the defendant cannot announce until jury summons sent to Breathitt and Knox sheriffs return. The court set Friday to hear from sheriffs and, if needed, draw sixteen more jurors from the wheel or summon a special venire.
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Georgetown
Youtsey
Circuit Court
Nelson
Breathitt
Knox
Arkew
Youtzey
Cantrill
Berlin Papers Praise William as Champion of Civilization
Berlin papers applaud Emperor William for promoting civilization and Christianity in his reply to the Chinese emperor. They view the telegram as a conciliatory bridge for allied powers to press their demands, with calls for peace and protection for foreigners in China and potential military support from Waldersee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
William
National Zeitung
Pekin
Pield Mareshal von Waldersee
China
Exchange of Edicts Between China and Germany
Berlin reports the Chinese emperor’s message to William of Germany expressing regret over the death of a German minister and urging restoration of peace. The text appeals for expiation, calls for funeral rites for the deceased, and condemns the violence against Christians while demanding accountability for the act.
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Berlin
William of
Germany
Magesty
China
Kun Ying Hhas
Porte
William
Emils
Christendom
German moves threaten delay to peace talks in China
From Pekin to Shanghai reports Prince Ching has learned of a new imperial decree appointing Yi Ku Nun and Chang Chi Tung as assistant commissioners to negotiate peace. The two are allied with the progressive faction as Italian marines are withdrawn. German plans to mount a large force raise fears of a revenge campaign that could delay peace efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Taku
Shanghai
Associated Preas
Prince Ching
Yi Ku Nun
Chang Chi Tung
Hankow
Japs HUNTING BOXERS IN PEKIN ACTION
After German forces moved south, a small Japanese guard left Huang Tsun for Tsing Yan where Boxers are believed to gather. In Pekin two infantry battalions and an artillery battery remain at the summer palace and Machinpo railway terminus under Col. Trotiokoff.
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Pekin
Huang Tsun
Tsing Yan
Col. Trotiokoff
Summer Palace
Machinpo
Kruger Restricted After Speech On Dutch Cruise Expected
New York report states Kruger faces tighter controls and is effectively imprisoned to prevent further speeches. He is barred from using the Porto Re��se governor’s carriage and forbidden to wear the green sash as a symbol of his time. Kruger plans to sail on a Dutch cruiser to Holland next week.
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New York
Tyornat
Laurenza Maranessayer
Kruger
Porto Riese
Holland
Gold at Porcupine Draws Prospectors to Bear and Clear Creek
Victoria B C reports from Rogers who just returned from Porcupine say rich gold finds entice a rush. Fifty five claims staked on Bear and Clear Creek in one day. Headwaters of Stewart's river yield about 25 cents per pan.
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Victoria
B.C
Erilogi
Rogers
Porcupine
Bear and Clear Creek
Stewart's River
Philippine Letters Signal Independence Aim From Hong Kong
Documents captured by American troops include letters from Sandico and Regio of the Filipino junta in Hong Kong. They urge continuing the struggle for independence under American protectorate, hoping McKinley’s election or war outcomes shift U.S. policy. They note anti imperialist momentum and predict eventual triumph if actions change.
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Washington
War Department
MackArthur
Theo
Sandico
R. Regio
Hongkong
Casimirio Tismo
America
McKinley
Transvaal
China
Philippines
United States
Regio
Bandico
Philadelphia
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von Ketteler
Wilkesbarre
Wyoming
Coay
Mitchel
Hillside Coal Company
M. Simpson
John Y. Batterton
Deer Lodme
Out the
Thomas P. Flynn
Anaconda Townspbre
Phil Turner
H. Redmond
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Kentucky
Villalobos
Republican Club
McDermott Hotel
T. A. Martin
M. . Cavanaugh
L. P. Sanders
Kwang SU
Bussian
Laurenza Marquez
Hong Kong
M'Kinley
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