Coal Dream in Platteville Village
An elderly prospector in Platteville spends ten years drilling for coal while a narrator follows his tale. The plan to buy a diamond drill for Walt and Laura’s wedding grows as winter frost lingers, and the old man secretly saves to fund their home. On Christmas Eve he reveals the gift and a coal dream, though fate tests the effort amid illness and cold.
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Great Northern reports bigger net earnings in latest fiscal year
New York September 26 the annual report of the Great Northern for the fiscal year shows a rise of 1,286,057 in net earnings and a total gain of 2,623,750. Dividends paid on Great Northern stock exceeded the prior year by 2,507,744 with final surpluses totaling 5,029,160 against 502,860 the previous year.
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Great Northern
Rockefeller Wins Million Dollar Suit In Ohio Court
Judge Lamson of the common pleas court ruled for John D. Rockefeller in the $1,000,000 case brought by Captain James Corrigan. Corrigan had claimed Rockefeller defrauded by overvaluing stock tied to a loan, asserting stock worth $450 per share versus Rockefeller’s $107. The dispute originated from 1895 when Corrigan deposited 2,500 Standard Oil certificates with Rockefeller as trustee.
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A Friend of Strikers in Hazelton Region
Hazelton Pa September 26 Sheriff Harvey said troops likely not sent to Luzerne County yet despite ongoing concerns. The area remained quiet with no marches during the night and a long telephone discussion with Governor Stone about curbing the unrest. Sheriff Harvey stressed troops would not shoot civilians.
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Sheriff Mactin’s disputed lesson at Lattimer mine clash
The governor will study the incident as Sheriff Mactin recalls mistakes from three years earlier when deputies shot at strikers. Mactin says he warned deputies to avoid shooting, urged calm, and split forces to deescalate while personally appealing to unarmed crowds to let miners go to work. Troops’ presence is cited as preventing mobs. few colliers closed with some increases in workers. Several strikers were arrested near No 4 shaft for unlawful assembly after walking on company tracks.
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Roosevelt Campaign Tour Moves Through Colorado
Governor Roosevelt resumes state tour after overnight at Wolhurst home of Senator Wolcott. United States Senator Lodge and his wife stay as guests. Pickup begins on a Denver & Rio Grande special train with Spanish American veterans accompanying. First stop Castle Rock, then Colorado Springs, Cripple Creek district for evening denomination.
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Held Up Treasurer in Merced County Vault
A Merced report says County Treasurer Rambauer was robbed late last night on his way home. At gunpoint he was forced to open the vault and surrender about 150 dollars and some payments. He was later found unconscious. Detectives have a description of the thieves but their eight hour lead complicates the pursuit.
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Locomotives Switch to Soft Coal Amid Strike in Shamokin
Shamokin Pennsylvania September 26 Locomotives on the Shamokin division of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad now burn bituminous coal due to the anthracite strike. Hard coal had been used almost exclusively. Despite strike leaders aims the North Franklin colliery at Trevertown and Locust Spring at Locust Gap were both operating today.
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Miners Strike Expands at Tower City Colliery
In Harrisburg on September 26, seventy five miners walked out at the Tower City colliery controlled by the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company. With about 1,200 men employed there, the strike marks a major disruption as a Mine Workers Union branch is organized and leaders forecast many more may strike tomorrow.
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Join Union For Benefits In Anthracite Strike
Wilkesbarre Pa September 26 There is no change in the strike situation today as compared with previous reports The operators have issued a statement on the general situation in the anthracite region asserting that the working forces at the collieries in operation have increased Reports say large numbers of men are joining the union apparently with the idea they will get benefits from it.
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Iron Works Start Up In East St. Louis
The Republic Iron and Steel Tudor Tron Works in East St. Louis resume operations after a two month suspension. An agreement for the coming year has been signed, and upward of 800 men are back at work.
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Republic Iron and Steel Company
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Tudor Tron
Funeral of General Palmer Held in Springfield
The funeral for John M. Palmer will be held Thursday afternoon under the auspices of Stephenson Post No. 30 G. A. R. and the Marionette fraternity. The remains will be taken to Carlinville for interment.
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First Fight at Scranton Marks Tense Labor Talk
Scranton Pa September 26 reports suggest a brewing clash tied to a strike by mothers in the Lackawanna region. The scene centers on early protests and possible union pressure as local efforts unfold.
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Three Italians wounded in mine strike skirmish near Scranton
About twenty revolver shots were fired in a roadway clash near Barberton six miles from Scranton. Three Italians, former non-union workers now with the United Mine Workers, were wounded with Nick Getlicore gravely among them. No arrests made as assailants fled amid a tense Lackawanna Valley strike scene. Companies reportedly ready to concede if workers stay employed, but union recognition remains a demand.
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Chineese Dispatch From Pekin Described by General Chaffee
Washington reports General Chaffee states Maku advises that Ten Tsin leave approved and will be absent several days. General Wilson remains. Li Hung Chang expected soon. He was offered a vacancy, declined. Pekin is quiet and orderly. War Department doubts Pekin origin of the dispatch.
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Florida cigar strike ends in large layoff in Tampa
A general strike was ordered today in the cigar factories of Sanchez & Haya and Ars Enelles Lopez & Bros. about 10,000 persons are thrown out of work. The dispute arose over employing three non union workers in Tampa, Florida.
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Quebec Premier Falix Marchand Dies at 68
Montreal reports the death of Falix Marchand, premier of Queen, at age 68 after a summer illness. He had suffered setbacks and his recovery was deemed unlikely two weeks ago, ending a long career in politics.
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Georgia Boy Portrait of China Clash in Composed Tale
A Georgia boy reflects on China as heathen land while recalling his missionary father who fought Boxers, lost fingers and a hymn book, and returned home with a damaged vision board warning that home missions take the cake. The piece preserves a period voice and local sentiment from the Atlanta Constitution.
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