Strikes and Military in Coal Region Tieup
Hazelton and Macadoo face a growing coal strike as three regiments march into Macadoo from Shenandoah to deter miners. Officials report no violence yet as operations pause and talks of arbitration grow. Father Ducey defends workers rights after investigations into anthracite unrest.
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Macadoo
Hutchinson
Hazelton
Lattimer
Penna
Scranton
Pittston
Penn
Wilkesbarre
Panna
Wyoming
Mitchell
Builders Return to Work in Chicago Lockout Settlement
Back to Work Chicago reports the journeymen steam fitters are set to decide at their regular meeting tomorrow whether to resume work for master steam fitters who pay the union scale and employ only union men, aligning with the plumbers’ union move.
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Chicago
Silver 604 Mexican Money Quotations In El Paso
New York report notes Mexican money quotations in El Paso today at 48 49 with silver at 604. The data reflects currency values and metal prices for traders observing regional exchange rates.
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New York
el Paso
Independence Mine Strips Inspect Regime Sparks Strike
Two hundred Independence mine workers sent a committee to interview manager Shipman who ordered every man to strip naked for evening ore inspections. The company cites a ten thousand dollar monthly loss from ore theft and a general strike ensued after workers refuse nine dollar work under the rule. The big mine is shut down for the first time since Stratton’s discovery.
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Independence
Shomac
Shipman
Stratton
Berlin Awaits Punishment Plan On Chinese Outrages
Berlin officials view Washington's reply as influenced by McKinley’s election and the Philippine situation. They believe the powers will proceed to punish China without U S cooperation, keeping concert among the powers intact despite the American stance.
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McKinley
China
United States
United States Third Power in Asiatic Waters
A Washington dispatch notes the boosted American fleet in Asia makes the United States the third power there. The battleship Kentucky arrived in New York to fit for a long voyage to the China Station after departing Newport News on Saturday. The ship’s rapid moves show rush orders from Washington.
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New York
Washington
The
Journal
America
Asiatic
United States
Kentucky
China Station
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Newport News
China
Bryan arrives in Chicago for urgent Democratic talks
Bryan reaches Chicago from Lincoln and meets with Chairman Jones Governor Stone and other Democratic leaders. Officials keep details scarce as talks focus on finances and possible speaking engagements.
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Chicago
Bryan
Lincoln
Jones
Stone
Typothetae Convention Opens in Kansas City
Kansas City hosts the fourteenth annual United Typothetae of America convention with 150 delegates expected. Key topics include creating an emergency fund to aid in strike defense.
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Kansas City
The
United Typothetae of America
Six Jolly Sailors Reach City for Discharge
Six U S Navy sailors arrive in the city due to a train delay. Robert C McGill James Boyd Frank Green Michael Dornan William Marion and C Jenson travel from Guam Manila San Francisco and San Francisco aboard Solace and Princeton and Yosemite to receive their discharge in New York.
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Robert C. McGill
James Boyd
Frank Green
Michael Dornan
William Marion
C. Jenson
U. S. Naval Service
S. P
Theiet Four
U.S
Yosemite
Marion
Princeton
Solace
Guam
Manila
Jenson
Philadelphia
San Francisco
New York
Galveston Flood Refugees Flee by Rail to Arizona
After the Galveston disaster, residents ride west on the S. P. train seeking new homes far from the flood. Refugees report sharks in the Lay Bay waters as bodies wash ashore and loot emerges from wreckage. A $140 pocketbook was found on the beach and a $400 pouch with water soaked bills was recovered from a corpse. The money was turned over to authorities for claim.
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Seversl
Galveston
Westiouch S. P
Arizona
Herald
Galveton
Lay
Sharke
Hotor
Texas City
Hon Mo J Stephens Spends A Night In Our City
Honorable Missouri official J Stephens stayed overnight in the city attracting little public notice. Local residents reported no formal events or speeches, with only casual sightings near downtown hotels and eateries. The visit appeared low key and without organized ceremonies.
Congressman Stephens Talks Dam Plan For El Paso
Congressman John H. Stephens of Texas visited El Paso from Andrews New Mexico and left for Vernon. He touted the Stephens bill to authorize a 2300000 dollar dam at El Paso and discussed treaty issues with local politicians and businessmen. He noted opposition fears of floods fever and mosquitoes and said the bill could pass if treaty amendments align with Mexico’s stake and Elephant Butte disputes.
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John H. Stephens
Jumbo
Texas
Andrews
New Mexico
Vernon
Stephens
Pierson
Herald
Park W. Pitmac
M. W.stacton
el Paso
Fl Paso
Arizona
Mexico
United States
Elephant Butte
Elephant Butte Dam
Elephant Butte Reservoir
Quarantine Dispute Clouds Texas Bubonic Plague Policy
El Paso and San Francisco quarantine practices are challenged by the Chamber of Commerce. A letter to Governor Sayers urges tightening or removal of the quarantine, citing lax enforcement and reliance on statements by quarantine officers. The exchange highlights differences between San Francisco Chinatown lockdowns and El Paso’s broader city ban.
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Sayers
Dr. Blunt
Chamber of Commerce
California
W. N. Vilas
el Paso Board of Health
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
San Francisco
Doctor Vilas
Norton
el Paso Quarantine
Noone
State of
Texas
Chinatown
Ernes& E. Russell
Freudenthal
Austin
Bluot
Doctor Norton
Doctor Billet
el Paso
Mallen
Russell
Blunt
Ivassell
President Chamber of Commerce
Federal Judge to Preside in El Paso for October Term
Judge Thomas S. Maxey travels from Chicago to El Paso to oversee the October term beginning next Monday. Repairs at the custom house should be finished by then and the court room will be ready. The docket is heavy with railroad damage suits, mainly against the Mexican Central, as American railway workers injured in Mexico sue for damages.
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Thomas S. Maxey
Federal Court
Chicago
el Paso
Custom House
Mexico
Burglary Charge Against Hadley House Suspect
George Harold arrested Hadley house burglary suspect CC Allen, described as a halfbored Mexican, was charged after a Saturday arrest on Utah street. A preliminary hearing before Justice Spencer was held this morning and he was bound over to the October grand jury in 500 dollars, and jailed.
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CC Allen
George Harold
Utah Street
Hadley House
Spencer
Local man John Tully found dead in bed
John Tully age about 25 was found dead in his room at 202 Chihuahua street. Justice Spencer conducted an inquest and ruled heart failure as the cause, denying reports of suicide. Me Tully arrived from Meridian, Mississippi, and Nagley & Lyons will ship the body there.
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John Tully
Chihuahua Street
Justice Spencer
Tully
Meridian
Miseiscippi
Nagley & Lyons
Law Fails to Appoint Registrar as County Meets in El Paso
The El Paso county commissioners failed to form a quorum to appoint a registrar of voters. Judge Harper and Commissioner Armendariz were present at 10 o'clock, with delays pushing meetings to 11 and 2. Court opinions held the statute inoperative to fill vacancies, postponing action until a new board is elected. Notable attendees included Charley Patterson and several lawyers.
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el Paso
Judge Harper
Armendariz
Howe
Maurice MecKelligan
J. H. Nations
Harper
Leigh Clark
Ofice of
Charley Patterson
Frank B. Simmons
Clark
Maurice McKelligan
Tost
Courcheste
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