Markle Answers to Miners Demand Denied Enlarged Cars Charge
G P Markle & Co a major coal operator replies to miner demands amid the anthracite strike commission hearing. The statement lists Jeddo No 4 Highland Nos 2 and 5 mines 2400 workers and village ties. It covers medical care nurse services docked charges and district nursing plus a sliding scale of labor. The firm maintains no change in car size or docking and notes arbitration attempts from 1900 to 1902.
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Philadelphia
G. P. Markle & Co
John Markole
Jeddo
Jeddo No
Highland No
Freeland
Hazelton
Tessees
St. Luke's Hospital
Bethlehem
Lehigh
John Mitchell
Hazleton
Markle
Scranton
Floods Tie Up a Railroad in Washington and More
Tacoma traffic on the Northern Pacific halted as floods and slides disrupt the line from Cosmopolis to Grays Harbor. Washouts near Martin and extensive water covering tracks halt all trains. In Denver a hotel fire kills one and injures ten, likely from a gasoline stove explosion. Weary Townsend of Dellaven Townsend dies in Camden. Four men linked to Union bank robbery are arrested in Macon. Ex Judge Fay ette Smith dies in Greenfield. he formerly served in Cincinnati.
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Tacoma
Wash
Northern Pacific
Martin
Ellensburg
Cosmopolis
Gray's Harbor
Auburn
Denver
Col
Macon
Union
Frea Rawdins
Smith
Greenfield
Mass
Fayette Smith
Court of Common Pleas
Cincinnati
Warwick
Castro Accepts Hague Arbitration In Principle
President Castro replies through Minister Bowen with an unqualified acceptance of arbitration and its conditions. A preparatory Washington meeting will sign the protocol, while the blockade remains a key issue. Venezuela may pressure a quick conclusion to the preliminaries.
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Dent Castro
Hague
Berlin
Castro
Bowen
Foreign Office
Washington
Venezuela
Rome
Prinetti
Meyer
Hay
Brussels
Great Britain
Germany
International Peace Court
Caracas
German News Wants Monroe Doctrine Put To Test
Berlin reports say German officials deny any landing at Puerto Cabello Venezuela and dismiss a customs seizure as a canard. European papers debate the Monroe Doctrine with Vossische Zeitung defending legality and Rundschau criticizing it as impractical. Washington orders gag on Wiley tests boarders to ensure serious coverage and restrict reporters.
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Treglische Rundschau
Prince Henry
Frederick the Great
Germany
Gastro
Washington
Wiley
Agricultural Department
Wilson
Democrats and Imperialism Clash in 1904 Outlook
A regional editorial rejects Senator James K. Jones as a party leader and argues Democrats cannot unite on anti imperialism or dodge the money question. It praises platform themes of reserved state rights taxation home rule and opposition to monopolies while urging a clear safe currency stance against Republican moves.
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James K. Jones
James K
Montgomery
Ala
Dem
Philippines
Jones
David B
Red
Mr. TI
Hill
Solid South
Connecticut
Pratt
United States
Troy
Prosperity Claims Soaring Profits and Wage Stability Across Nation
The piece argues that weekly and monthly dividends total more than 150 million dollars in New York, with wages steady or rising nationwide. It claims widespread wealth, reduced public discontent, and a confident outlook as America enters a prosperous new year amid a political jab at anti-Cleveland Democrats and an organized publicity push by Republicans.
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New York
Chicago
Washington
Indianapolis
Bank Robbery at Abingdon Ends in Five Thieves
Five masked men dynamited the First National Bank at Abingdon Saturday morning and stole 4500 dollars. Two suspects were arrested at Quincy on the arrival of the fast mail from Galesburg.
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Hank
Chicago
First National Bank
Abingdon
Quincy
Burlington
Galesburg
Fraudulent Woolens Defend Domestic Crafts Against Free Trade
The piece argues that American woolens are the world’s best under protection and debunks the claim that wool duty harms quality. It condemns England’s use of shoddy and adulterants, citing British exposure and public alarm, and praises American industry for pure wool cloths without such substitutes.
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United States
Troy Times
England
London Telegraph
Europe
Yorkshire
Scotland
Displeased with Mexico bold stance on gold standard
The Troy Times surveys reactions to Mexico potentially adopting the gold basis under Diaz and Limantour. It argues Bryan’s silver position loses influence as nations shift to gold, cites Mexico China Brazil Chile and others, and notes U S policy alignment with gold. It also critiques Connecticut Democratic unity and Senate race loyalties.
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Bryan
Diaz
Limantour
Nebraska
Mexico
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
China
Cairo
Brazil
Chili
Peru
Beulor
Central America
United States
England
Prosperity of 1902 and Bryan politics teased in papers
Several papers comment on 1902 prosperity as a to be continued theme. They note Bryan could mortgage a fine house to fund another presidential run. The Cleveland Leader cites Bryan hinting democracy’s mood rides the stock ticker, a jab at Texas figures tied to money power.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Bryan
Cincinnati Enquirer
Dem
Cleveland
Charlie Towne
Hogg
Texas
Post Office at Indianola Closed After Postmaster Resigns
Washington reports cabinet action to permanently close the Indianola Miss post office after Minnie M Cox a colored woman resigned under duress amid threats. The president says the resignation was coerced and mail will be redirected to Greenville while the case is sent to the attorney general.
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Indianola
Washington
Miss
Minnie M. Cox
Cox
Payne
Cortelyou
Minnie W. Cox
Pre Rison
Ley
Sunflower County
Postoffice
Inis
Greenville
TWO CREWS KILLED IN RAILROAD CRASH AT SHELBURNE
A Burlington to Rutland Rutland line crash near Shelburne killed two crews and seriously injured many passengers. The wild engine reportedly struck the northbound New York flyer. a brakeman was badly hurt and the cause remains unclear.
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Burlington
Rutland
New York
Shelburne
Passen
Ger
Dennis Mahoney
Rutneer
Fitzpatrick
Toondonga
Chase
Deariely Ngwo
Seward Webb
Cowey
Sterling
Akron
Baltimore & Ohio
Here
A. L. Clapp
Lodi
Samuel Gault
King Edward Proclaimed Emperor of India in Grand Durbar
Delhi reports a massive durbar with tens of thousands gathered outside the city. Lord Curzon arrives with princes, the Duke of Connaught represents the king, and a royal proclamation confirms Edward as Emperor of India. Spectacle includes guards in bright livery, cannon salutes, and a national anthem.
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Edward
India
Delhi
Lord Curzon
Duke of Connaught
Maj. Maxwell
Wale
Maine sheriffs order liquor sellers to quit business
In Maine the 16 newly elected sheriffs assumed office and urged enforcement of the prohibitory liquor law. Sheriff Ham directed 20 deputies to inform dealers to close by next Monday or face consequences. Lewiston saloons closed as anticipation rose across Androscoggin. Sheriff Lawlis warned dealers they have until January 10 to close.
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Maine
Portland
Bee County
Frank J. Ham
Androscoggin
Cummings
Lewiston
Martin Lawlis
Aroostook
Hours and Wages Data From 1901 Miner Survey
A 1901 hours and wages summary sent to the mine strike commission covers the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Co. figures for 19 collieries and 11,29 employees. It lists average miner earnings 625.99, company hands 2,096, boys’ average 204.19, and daily/ten-hour work metrics, reflecting earnings and working days across 1901. The report includes broader labor developments from the era.
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Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Co
America
Collapse of $20,000,000 malleable castings consolidation
Pittsburg reports the planned consolidation of 17 malleable castings firms, including the Michigan Malleable Iron Co and Pittsburg Malleable Co, has fallen apart after United States Steel Corp withdraws support. The deal had been poised to launch January 1 with 200000 tons of annual output across firms in the middle west and three eastern locations.
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Pittsburg
the Gazette
Elbert R. Gary
Max
United States Steel Corporation
William C. McMillan
Michigan Malleable Iron Co
New York
Pittsburg Malleable
Pittsburg Malleable Co
Westinghouse Co
Middle West
Minois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Buffalo
N. Y
Trenton
N. J
Chattanooga
Tenn
Pretender in Morocco Surrenders After Sultan Moves
Tangier officials report Mulai Mohammed’s entry into Fez ends Buhamara’s bid for the throne. The sultan appoints Mulai Mohammed as Fez governor, tribes pledge fidelity, Buhamara decried as impostor and retreating to Taza.
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Morocco
Tangier
Fez
Mulai- Mohammed
Taza
Buhamara
Mulai-Mohammed
Price of coal rises in Scranton fringe market
Price increases ripple through the coal trade as the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western coal company suspends the 65-35 contract, allowing independents to sell at breaker prices while retail sales shrink. Scranton buyers face a $5 per ton charge for larger domestic sizes.
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Scranton
Ranton
Lehigh Valley
Jersey Central
Reading Companies
Delaware, Lackawanna & Nestern Co
East
New England
Ayl Scrantonians
Ohio Railway Statistics and Local Fire News Highlights
Ohio dispatches report a state railroad commissioner's annual tally noting 9059 miles of main line, 21 of 52 trading firms paying dividends, and 1902 earnings for Ohio Times at 101001.54 dollars. Fire destroys Lakeside Park hotel at Buckeye Lake with a dog saving a family. other items include local option plans in Caledonia, Cleveland health figures, and crimes and accidents across the state.
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Columbus
Morris
Ohis
Ohio Times
Des
Lakeside Park
Buckeye Lake
Newark
Herbert Bradley
Dr. Shepherd
John Glass
Glass
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J. Wagner
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Leach
Crawford
Tenny
Boston
R. Thomas
Keeler
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Winander
Camden
S. C
Weary Townsend
Dellaven & Townsend
Montgomerie
Ister Bowen
Prinz Maurits
Giovanni Bausan
Matos
Willemstad
Caracao
Bank of Venezuela
Peoria
A. P. Talbot
Central Union Tele Phone Co
Delavan
Pekin
Sian-Fu
Secret Service
Griffin
Norristown
Tony Julian
Mary
Domenica
Seatio Julian
Caprio
Casino Farri
Julian
McCurtain
J. T
Samuel Sorrell
Kintail
Ralph Scargall
Coal Creek
Sorrels
Pressed Steel Car Co
Ned
Carri
Oyeeeu
Jackson, Tenn
Clara Ware
Madison County
Pottsville
Oak Hill
Minersville
State Department
Mazatlan
Fairehitt
Albany
Ional League of Independentmen of America
League
Memphis
Creeping Bear
George Millard
Millard
Mills
Oklahoma
Carlisle Indian School
St. Petersburg
Backmut
Anade
Springfield
Pope
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Central Road
Evansville
Ind
Tate' Aivesly
W. L. Mann
Willis Brown
S Pond
Birmingham
Atlanta
Airaham
Weems Station
White
St. Louis
Master
Jan
American Missionary Association
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Kan
Pittsburg Stair Co
O Water Street
Edward Reilly
The
Watchmas
Silverton
James H. Robin
Bank of Silverton
Franklin MacVeagh & Co
Buckeye
Marion
Caledonia
Combes
Health Office
Lima
I. C. Williams
Illinois
Kansas
Williams
Toledo
Robinson Bros. Co
Concerm
Robinson Clay Product Co
Robeinson Bros. Co
Leonora Quint
Virgil Blake
Quint
Portsmouth
Isaac McCloud
Buena Vista
County
Florence Nagle
Madison Brown
Delaware
William Kurrley
Helen Kurrley
L. Morey
Dayton
H. L. Morey
Dayton State Hospital For the Insane
Hamilton
J. B. McMichael
Monmouth College
Monmouth
Sugar Creek
United Presbyterian
Xenia
WIN
Grand Jury
Crescent
American Tim Plate Co
Dao
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