Miners near end of strike expect terms from operators
Scranton Pa Oct 23 Thomas Nicholas president of district No 1 United Mine Workers said the end of the strike is near and a meeting of district and national officers is planned for tomorrow with positive action likely if coal companies guarantee a 10 percent raise to April 1 Wilkesbarre Coal Co was closed after an attack by women and boys shots from nearby houses guarded coal bank then police withdrew from the bank to the breaker crowd of strikers reportedly tore up 200 feet of railroad track and lit a tool house fire by this afternoon all quiet at the works
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Scranton
Thomas Nicholas
United Mine Workers
Wilkesbarre Coal Company
United Mine Workers Strike Near End Says Hazelton View
At United Mine Workers headquarters Hazelton Pa Oct 23 observers believe the strike will end soon though President Mitchell has not set a date. The national executive board will meet to vote once operators agree to a 10 percent wage increase through April. Mitchell focuses on Delaware Lackawanna Hudson coal firms seen as pivotal to broad settlement.
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Hazelton
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
National Executive Board
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Delaware & Hudson Coal Companies
Rioters Fire On Police In Wilkes Barre Incident
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania October 23 rioters fired on officers as coal mines by Delaware Lackawanna and Western and Lehigh Valley prepare to restart operations. Notices posted at mines signal resumed shipments while workers return from New York.
Rumor of Settlement in Steel Strike Talks
A Scranton dispatch to the World reports that at midnight President Mitchell agreed to the operators’ offer and the strike may be ended. Excitement ran among operators and strikers. all companies except the Pennsylvania and Susquehanna railway are expected to post notices. No official word yet from Mitchell.
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New York
Scranton
Mitchell
Pennsylvania & Susequehannea Railway
Forest Mining Company Raises Wages and Cuts Powder Price
Scranton Pa Oct 23 The Forest Mining company of Archibald employing 900 men posted notices granting a ten percent wage increase and reducing powder price to 1.50 a keg The new price will be included in the increase for contract miners and will continue until April 1 next and then until further orders. Similar notices are expected today from other large regional firms.
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Scranton
Forest Mining Company
Archibald
Court reprieve ends before Madison's execution resentence
A year ago Fayette county circuit court Judge Montgomery sentenced Lud Madison a Black man to hang on January 14 at the state penitentiary in Moundsville for murder. A nine day respite was granted by Gov. Atkinson two days before the date. The judge died before the reprieve expired and Madison cannot be resentenced as his appeal was pending with the deceased jurist.
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Circuit Court
Fayette County
Montgomery
Lud Madison
Moundsville
Atkinson
Madison
Braden Named Manager at East Helena Smelter
Eugene B. Braden took charge of the East Helena plant of the American Smelting and Refining Co Succeeding C W Whit ley who will join Salt Lake City as a consulting engineer Braden remains Northwestern agent for the company with Spokane headquarters and will also run the East Helena smelter The appointment is described as temporary and Braden would not discuss the matter publicly beyond confirming the succession
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Mont
Eugene B. Braden
East Helena
American Smelting and Refining Co
C. W. Whitley
Salt Lake
Braden
American Smelting and Refining Company
Spokane
Whitley
Folsom Too Ill to Speak at Montana Rally
Governor candidate David E. Folsom was too ill to attend a Glendive meeting. Republican speakers T. J. Porter A. N. Yoder and J. G. Ball addressed a large audience at the courthouse. Enthusiasm grew for a large Republican slate victory.
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Inter Mountain
Glendive
Mont
David E. Folsom
T. J. Porter
A. N. Yoder
J. G. Ball
Butte
Folsom
Dawson
14th Leave for Manila and Shanghai Departure
The 14th United States Infantry has departed Pekin escorted by American troops with the Royal Fusiliers also departing as the foreign ministers prepare for talks with Prince Chung and Li Hung Chang. Ministers have not fixed a meeting date and some lack instructions.
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Pekin
Tien Tsin
Shanghai
United States Infantry
Prince Chung
Li Hung Chang
Murderer May Go Free
Chicago reports a Wheeling West Virginia dispatch claims a prisoner may be released. The note hints at a legal development in a murder case, with the possibility of acquittal or commutation drawing attention from local authorities and residents.
Secretary Rot Leaves Canton Aboard Late Arrival
New York dispatch reports Secretary Rot unable to accompany the President to Canton due to illness. he remained behind while the President proceeded, signaling a delayed travel plan and potential schedule changes for a high-level visit.
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New York
Rot
Canton
Root To Go West For Political Speech After Health Decline
A New York report says Mr. Root will travel west for private business before delivering a political speech in Youngstown Ohio on October 25. Friends say his physicians urged against strenuous campaigning as his health has noticeably declined over the past two weeks. Mrs Root is distressed by the decision to push ahead with public duties.
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New York
Washington
Youngstown
Ohio
Root
Russian Ambassador Cassini May Short Washington Stay
York reports Count Cassini the Russian ambassador may have a brief stay in Washington after arriving on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. Diplomatic chatter suggests a transfer to Paris or Pekin, with M. De Gers expected to succeed him in Washington.
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York
Count Cassini
Washington
Paris
Pekin
United States
M. de Gers
China
Western Passenger Agreement Meeting In St Louis
Executive officials from western rail lines gather at the Southern hotel to tighten rules on passes. For years they have sought to curb free transportation and limit annual, time and trip passes. Last year’s meeting drew stricter limits, and today further tightening is expected.
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St. Louis
Rebels Hold Money In Quiet Canton
Hong Kong reports from Canton describe a comparatively calm situation as consuls warn of danger. Hui Chow says rebels are welcomed and demand payment for goods or favors. About ten rebel leaders are said to command squads, with chiefs named Fun Hoe Ching and Chan among them.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Tts
Rel
Hui Chow
Fun
Hoe
Ching
Chan
Curzon Coming Home Faces British Cabinet Shuffle
New York reports from London note widespread cabinet changes expected. Lord Curzon returns from India possibly to replace Bacons, with Balfour set as energetic secretary and Loyd Cromer tipped for a senior post. Warron and Chamberlain rumored for colonial duties while Curzon may pursue premiership.
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New York
Joural and Advertiser
London
Lord Curzon
India
Mr. Bacour
Balfour
Foergy
Loyd Cromer
Warron
Chamberlain
Colonial Office
Curnon
Naneams
Gould Reclaims Steam Yacht Atalan From Colombia
New York October 23 George Gould has reclaimed the steam yacht Atalan from the Colombian government. Chief engineer Bissell who previously shared in command is no longer in dispute, and the yacht is reported to be back under Gould’s control.
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New York
George Gould
South Merookiyn Yachting Cir
Atalan
Ain
Bissell
Ata-lan
Solowlin
Bryan to Tour with 14 Speeches Over Monday Schedule
New York reports J Bryan will complete nine events with the national associations of democratic clubs Saturday, rest Sunday, and depart at 9 30 p m for a cross state tour on the New York Central. He plans fourteen speeches on Monday, returns briefly to New York, then resumes at midnight and delivers four more speeches on Tuesday.
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New York
W. J. Bryan
Nat Ulons Association of Democratic Clubs
Satuday
Star
New York Central
Arrest the Ringleaders at St Martins Town Hall
London Oct 23 John Alexander Dowie Zionist of Chicago faced a mob at St Martins town hall seven hundred students tried to block his entry but police kept the faith healer moving and arrested the ringleaders amid the disruption.
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London
John Alexander Dowie
Zionist of
Chicago
St. Martins Town Hall
Poli
Dowle
Woman fatally shoots self after dare in Chicago
Chicago on October 23 reports Bertha Winand laughed at a friend who doubted her courage to die by her own hand and then fired a pistol fatally wounding herself. The incident occurred last night, leaving authorities to investigate the death.
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Chicago
Bertha ‘Winand
Roosevelt Campaign Stop Faces Crowd In New York State
Governor Roosevelt spoke in West Choakin warning that democracy risks evil amid Bryanism and urging calm in politics. A disturbance at a local M C A room was blamed on loungers as he prepared to travel 276 miles over three railroads with 15 planned speeches for the day.
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West Choakin
West
Hurley
Roosevelt
United States
J. Dickey
Catskill Mountains
Roosevelt Critiques Bryan in New Jersey Stop
In Phoenicia New Jersey October Governor Roosevelt greets residents and contrasts Bryan’s wage worker plan with his own. He argues Bryan would harm workers by denying them earnings while promising prosperity and urges support for constructive labor reforms through legislation and governance.
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Phoenicca
N. J
Roosevelt
Choakin
Bryan
Roosevelt Delivers Fifteenth Speech in Kingston
Kingston reports show President Roosevelt delivering his fifteenth speech today after a strenuous day yesterday. He spoke despite a tense throat and declined private rest, choosing to sleep on a special train at a busy junction of the West Shore and Ulster and Delaware lines. Moving engines and trains filled the area as he pressed on with his tour.
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Kingston
N. Y
Roosevelt
West Shore
Ulster and
Delaware
Bryan speaks on imperialism and civil service in Washington
Hon W Bryan spent about an hour and a quarter in the capital meeting thousands at depots. He urged merit in civil service, warned against imperial rule, and said his aim is to strengthen government so that private life would outshine kings, with crowds and police maintaining order.
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Washington
W. Bryan
National Capital
Chesapeake & Ohio
West Virginia
Bryan
Baltimore & Ohio
Ehyl
Republican Party
Air Ship Soared Like a Bird in Trial
Count Von Zeppelin praises the airship's performance reported from Friederichshafen. Officials say steering apparatus was under control though one rudder failed on the first ascent. A Geneva engineer named Livindal doubts windward capability but expects final trial results before judgment.
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New York
Count von Zeppelin
Friederishafen
Maud Gonne Plans Irish Language Classes for Children
A Berlin dispatch reports Maud Gonne organizing Irish children in hostility to England. She aims to mobilize 2,000 youths who refused to join the Phoenix Park demonstration during the queen's visit. Evening classes teach Irish language and history and she accuses the English education system of neglect fueling discontent and moral guilt in Irish youths.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
Berlin
Maud Gonne
England
Phoenix Park
Guage
Ireland
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Curzon
Zion 'St Dowie
Teddy
Count Zeppelin
Thomas
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