Miners Live Well in Strikes. Families Absent Distress
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania on October 4, organizers report no destitution among striking workers. Despite concessions by Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron, miners refuse to return unless ordered by the local convention or President Mitchell. A committee was formed to assess family needs, no distress reported. Workers agreed to a 25 percent wage cut, and most have returned to work. Danville rolling mills resumed after months of idleness.
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Shenandoah
Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron Company
Schuylkill
Pottler
Mitchell
Danville Rolling Mills
Funeral rites for Baron von Kettler in Peking temple planned
Dowager empress orders a grand funeral and temple at the capital for Baron von Kettler, late German minister to China, with officials to meet the body in Tien Tsin and port ceremonies. An imperial edict degrades Boxers backers Prince Tuan and allies, prompting German and other powers to weigh responses and potential penalties.
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Taku
Baron von Kettler
China
Tien Tsin
Prince Tuan
Lan Yi
Kang Yi
Tung Fundg
Kian
To Destroy the Forts Negotiations With China
Washington reports Thiebaut the French chargé d affaires presented a government proposition to Secretary Hay on settling China. Details are withheld pending presidential consideration, but abstracts indicate banning further arms sales to China, razing Chinese fortresses, and punishing ringleaders during settlement talks.
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Washington
Thiebaut
Hay
China
Want troops to stay in northern China
At Tien Tsin a meeting of American citizens adopted a resolution urging the United States to retain a large part of its troops in northern China. The resolution asserts the allied armies’ work is unfinished and warns that withdrawing support would be seen as unworthy by allies and indifferent by Chinese, calling for continued protection of American mercantile and military interests until a settlement is reached.
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Tien Tsin
United States
China
Germany issues second note on China outrages punishment
Berlin reports a second note to the powers from the German foreign office regarding penalties for those responsible for the China outrages. The note follows the Chinese edict beginning proceedings against Prince Tuan and others.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Germany
China
Prince Tuan
United States and Germany Seek Chinese Punishment Accord
Secretary Hay delivered a note to the German chargé in Washington outlining favorable US action on Germanys proposal for punishing Chinese criminals. The note states instructions to Minister Conger to identify officers to be punished and to assess adequacy and enforcement. The step is described as the most important tie between the two nations on this issue.
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Washington
Hay
Baron Speck von Sternberg
Germany
United States
Conger
Cenger
Optimism Grows Over China Crisis Progress
Washington officials report buoyant hope amid developments in China negotiations. They credit harmonized U S and German positions after Secretary Hay meetings with Baron von Sternberg. Berlin has received Sheng dispatch about edict punishing Prince Tuan and aides, seen as evidence China seeks reform.
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Washington
Germany
China
Hay
Baron von Sternberg
Berlin
Sheng
Prince Tuan
Boers Market for America in Transvaal After War
Washington reports from Capetown note postwar needs across the Transvaal and Free State. Downed wire fencing, iron posts replacing timber, and reduced plowing signal demand for American cereals and machinery by 1901. Johannesburg faces meat shortages, railway reopening, and plans to lure mining workers back as prosperity hinges on restored industry.
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Washington
Transvaal
Free State
State Department
United States
Stowe
Capetown
Cape
Johannesburg
Orange Colony
Netherlands
Lord Roberts
China punitive plan eyed by powers after French note
The article reports on a potential comprehensive settlement of the Chinese question. It notes Delcasse's French note proposing a general plan, expected to reach the U.S. president soon. It says continental powers may doubt parts of the proposal, but the U.S. is not anticipated to oppose. The goal is a public punishment for the guilty parties with foreign ministers present to ensure reparation.
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M. Delcasse
United States
China
German proposals on designation and punishment considered
A Washington dispatch to the Herald reports that the German government has submitted propositions regarding the designation and punishment of individuals or actions in connection with ongoing matters. The note indicates initial considerations are underway, with further guidance expected from Berlin.
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New York
Herald
Washington
German Emperor Reply Shapes Punishment in China Note
The German emperor’s response to China’s communication is seen as crucial to defining not only the severity of punishment but also who will be penalized. The decision is viewed as aligned with the note sent to the powers, signaling potential implications for international actions.
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Washington
China
BATCH OF BOXER LIES IN CHINA DELTA RIOTS
A Hong Kong dispatch reports widespread riot and looting along the delta between Canton and the West River following falsified edicts claiming allied defeats. British and French gunboats patrol waterways as villages, especially converts’ houses, are attacked. The unrest helped deter attacks on steamers.
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New York
The
Herald
Hong Kong
Canton
West Rivers
Fool Butcher in Lion Cage At Privas Fair
A local butcher at the Archeche department county fair in Privas entered the lion cage and played cards with the Mon tamer. After drinking champagne, he offered a glass to the lion trainer, provoking the animal to maul the butcher, injuring him severely.
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Paris
Menegerie
Privas
Department of
Archeche
Chinese outrages shape settlement plan amid unrest
Authorities push a plan to force punishment of designated Chinese individuals as the US seeks a swift settlement of the Chinese question amid a battered situation. President McKinley faces a grave moment as the nation braces for action. A stampede at the menagerie injures several. Dutch warships Henderland and Homand head to Swatow and Amboy for duty.
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United States
McKinley
China
Shanghai
Henderland
Homand
Swatow
Amboy
Reading company mines leave only North Franklin in operation
Philadelphia report states three more collieries failed to start under the Reading company strike, leaving only North Franklin at Trevorton producing coal. About 700 workers, mostly American citizens, stay at work with company guards. Two small washeries operate but yield only a few tons daily.
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Philadelphia
Luther
Harris
Reading Company
North Franklin
Trevorton
Schuyl- Kill
Reading Iron workers accept lower wage scale
In Bloomsburg Pennsylvania on October 4 workers at Reading Iron company agreed to a reduced wage scale offered by the firm amid negotiations. The action reflects ongoing cost measures affecting local labor relations and production.
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Tron
Boundary dispute at Mount Baker nears crisis
A Vancouver dispatch reports the Mount Baker boundary dispute aggravating toward an international crisis. A Canadian customs seizure halted a pack train from Chiliwack to Mount Baker for American mines, as the line allegedly crossed into Canada. Geographer Deane notes Canada would gain a two mile wide strip by readjusting the line, with valuable American mines in the area.
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Seattle
Wash
the Times
Vancouver
Mount Baker
Chilliwac
Deane
Canada
Claim the Earth With a Fence Change Oct 4 Forecast
Democratic national headquarters released its first official election forecast. J. K. Johnson, chairman, reported Bryan 320 electoral votes, McKinley 4, and 33 in doubt. McKinley gains Cres ton, Iowa, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and New England states. Michigan, Minnesota, and New Jersey listed as doubtful. rest for Bryan.
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Democratic Nationall
Thas
J. K. Johnson
The
National
Bryan
McKinley
Creston
Towa
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
New England
Michigan
Minnesota
New Jersey
Hearst for President at Democratic Club Convention
Governor McMillen of Tennessee presided at the national association of democratic clubs session in Indianapolis. W R Hearst did not arrive and may not attend. Bryan and Rourke Cochrane were due to arrive. The committee on permanent organization suggested Hearst as president and a 45 member executive committee, with one member from each state. The panel’s recommendation to enlarge the executive committee was rejected.
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Indianapolis
Ind
McMillen
Tennessee
National Association of Democratic Clubs
W. R. Hearst
Bryan
Rourke Cochrane
Committee On Permanent Organization
Max Thmsen
Marcus Daly
Midnight Assassin Kills Adam Goodling in Oriental, Pa
At his Oriental home in Juniata County an unidentified shooter killed Adam Goodling instantly as he sat by an open window. He had remarked days earlier that he feared someone with whom he had no enemies. The motive remains unknown.
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Mifflin
Oriental
Juniata County
Adam Goodling
Mr. Goodling
Bryans Arrival Sets Stage for Indiana Trip
Chicago on October 4 saw William Jennings Bryan arrive early, stay about two hours, then depart after his car was moved to the Big Four tracks for a journey to Indianapolis with his henchmen as part of the political maneuvering.
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Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Indianapolis
Pioneer coal oil man dies in Santa Barbara at 73
Benjamin Campbell a well known Pittsburg attorney died in Santa Barbara aged 73. He sank the first off shore well in the United States. A daughter Mrs Mare lee Deland survives.
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Santa Barbara
Calif
Benjam Imin B. Campbell
Pittsburg
Campbell
United States
Marelee Deland
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