Arbitration Commission resumes investigation of anthracite strike
Scranton Pa December reports the Arbitration Commission continues hearings on wages and conditions for Coxe Brothers and other Hazelton mines amid negotiations rumors. Six witnesses testified including President Mitchell and a German miner’s wife. lawyers seek documentary wage data while new counsel join the proceedings.
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Scranton
An Virace
Lievase Wis
Hererafere’ Siuil
Murat
Lecruo
Gray
Voulay
Mitchell
Hazelton
Follieries
Coxe Brothers & Co
Coxe
Hmes
Mizes
Whitnes
Commission
Mantow
Dooushe Aborl
Coxe Mines
Ite
Gommission
Ussel
Samuel Dickson
Philadelphia
Hazelhonhe
Lehigh Cailand Navigation Co
Rollleries
Panther Creek Valley
Terrible Fate at South Sharon Molten Metal Spill
At Union Steel Co South Sharon Pa two men were killed and another fatally injured with two more seriously hurt when a ladle of molten metal spilled above their heads. The 35 year old man died that evening while others suffered severe burns to their bodies and limbs. The accident occurred as a 40 ton ladle moved along a crane over the open jetty and discharged molten metal onto workers. Identification of victims took hours.
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South Sharon PA
Sharon
Union Steel Co
Tee
Tly
Howard Lear
Janes Lloyd
Foscu
Thomas Tiley
Bors
Urteldayer
Evan Roberta
Dale
Acquittal in bribery case involving St Louis council aide
Nicolaus, a brewer and Suburban Street Railway employee, was acquitted of bribery charges tied to a city council bill after defense demurred on intent and the judge directed a not guilty verdict. Circuit Attorney Polk argued the state had a clear bribery case, but the jury returned acquittal following instructions.
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Louie
Keury Nicolans
Wegary
Circuit
Polk
Nicolaus
St Louis Bribery Trial Witness Identifies Money
Philip Stack, live agent for Suburban Street Railway, testified in the Nicolang bribery trial that two packages totaling 125000 dollars were placed in escrow to expedite a franchise bill. He counted the money before the jury, reiterating prior statements from Lehmann and Pathner, recently convicted.
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ST. Wow
Philip Stack
Siburban Street Railway Company
Henry Nicolang
Julius Lehmann
Taree Pathner
Roosevelt rejects Fairbanks candidate for federal judge in Indianapolis
Special edition from Washington reports President Roosevelt refused Senator Fairbanks’s choice for a federal judge vacancy, R. O. Hawkins. The decision widens a rift with Fairbanks after past rejections, with Anderson and other names considered. talk of alternatives includes Tracewell and New York influence, while Hawkins’ candidacy faces firm opposition from Roosevelt and Captain New.
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Roosevelt
Senator Fairbanks
R. 0. Hawkins
Indianapolis
Lo Ie Sentinel
Washington
Taihanis
Rt. O. Hawkins
Fai Tanks
Adilised
Wacris
Senater Fair
Elgcuit Court of Appeals
Hawkins
A.B. Anderson
Shirley
Harry &. New
Anderson
Captain New
Fairbanks
White House
Mr. Hawkins
Congressman Overstreet
Wal
Hawk
Overstreet
Yoni
Siniater Fairbacks
Harry New
New York
Robert J. Tracewell
Treasury
Seconsville
Wabash College
J. J. Campbell
Montgomery County
George Haywood
Lafayette Ts
A. TB. Anderson
Two Youthful Runaways Return Home From Chicago
Roy Cox and Carl Stadler returned with a third boy after spending days away from home in Chicago. They swindled funds from Cox's family, paid restaurant and hotel bills, and faced pressure from worried mothers and police. A charitable passenger covered their Nickel Plate train fare home.
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Roy Cox
Carl Stabler
Meir Ourn
Chicago
Gondeag
Statler and Cos
Isstham
Cox
Dome
Alle
Ding
Carl Stadtler
Milan
Howse
Stadilur
Juzad
Troy Lox
Gly
Stadtler
Stadter
Seldhem
Mo' Samy
Inter-ocean
Joe Getz
Wncle
Youngeters
Cutcage
Conchelor
Runqways
Highway Robbers at Mentone Reported at Nickel Plate Crossing
Orville Kist was hauled by police after an incident at the Nickel Plate crossing and Brank Jim street last evening near Mentone Inn. Details remain unclear as reports come in from a special wire dispatch.
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Munton Te, Inn
Orville Kist
Rassked Wien
Nickel Plate
Brank Jim Street
Robbers Searched for After Pocket Theft
The victim had his pockets searched and about 2 taken from him. Efforts are underway to locate the robbers, but a clue has yet to be found.
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Jeu
Commercial Club Meeting Tonight on Pennsylvania Railway Extension
A Fort Wigan Commercial Club gathering is planned for this evening at the El t Tans to discuss the Pennsylvania Railway petition for a byway sideline on the south side including Murray Street. Business leaders seek balanced input and invite all interested parties to attend and express views on the project’s impact.
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Penn- SyVallin Railway
Murray Street
Pennsylvania Company
Wellbefus Ab
Gold Wave Promised By Weather Bureau
The Chicago weather bureau warns of a cold wave sweeping seven states. Indiana Michigan and Kentucky face cold, windy conditions with frost possible in southern areas. A heavy storm system in the Dakotas may bring blizzard conditions, disrupting rail lines and trains tonight through Friday.
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Waitington
Der
Central
Rorth
Ohio
Feir
Euter
Enow Ia
Michigan
Kentucky
Chicago Weather Bureau
Indiana
Dakotas
Bun Vorthwesteen
Slurn Las
Anzit
Finglon Anu
Nickel Plate workers face wage raises under Arthur plan
Cleveland dispatch reports P M Arthur stating all skilled workers on the Nickel Plate lines will see wage increases up to 15 percent. He noted some divisions already recommended tentative raises while unions may not push unified rate hikes. He suggested other railroad employes could share in gains if information proves accurate.
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Cleveland
P.M. Arthur
Arthus
Arthur
T. EB
Fr Warne
Nickel Plate
Lie and Hick
Chicago Brotherhoods Aim to Endure Wage Talks Stalemate
The seven railroad brotherhood committees in Chicago work on boosted wage demands. Officials and contenders report ongoing talks with officials amid uncertainty over a resolution date.
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Chicago
Fragmentary note on author Julian Ralph and Louis Leis
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Julian Ralph, author, and Louis Leis. It includes garbled phrases about hardware or upholstery items and a possible reference to a desk or sofa. Names are uncertain. no clear event or context emerges from the readable fragments.
New Mayor of Atlanta Elected in City Primary
Atlanta Ga voters chose a new mayor after a city primary. The winner, identified as UpWell Wascome, secured nomination from the dene erulle party amid a competitive race.
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Atlanta
Tire
Tivan
Explosion on steamer Progresso kills ten at Harbor View
San Francisco reports a catastrophic explosion aboard the steamer Progresso at Fulton Iron Works Harbor View. Ten men die, twelve remain missing, and four are injured as a blaze destroys a substantial portion of the ship and wharf, with property losses around $200,000. Survivors escape as oil fires spread. investigators suspect oil tank gas rather than boiler rupture.
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San Francisco
Fulton Iron Works
Harbor View
Seore
Eng Joseph Rex
Charles Glean
Howanl Dawe
James Carath Gay Gallagher
Joseph Maguire
Nelson
McGregon Luck Strand
Hasty Small
Jack Ashton
Picks
Drex
Glen and
Dawe
Progresso
Rex
W. P. Uabudek
Charles Gann
Glenn
Skhetidan
Cavath
Gallagher Maguire
Kelson
McGregor
Strand
Small
Velleja
Ashton
Te Progresso
Dane
Iron Works
Olicinis
Fulton Company
Dares W. Siplers, Jp
Cincinnati Passenger Train Wrecks and Burns in Tennessee
A Cincinnati Southern line passenger train derailed and burned near Sunbright Tennessee. Two men were killed Frank Elliott and Richard Helm. Several others injured including Brant Elliott, J. Taylor, Owen Card, and Franklin Connors. Relief trains and rapid care followed as track was cleared and service resumed within hours.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Tee
Tneolsind
Cincinnati Southern
Sunbright
Cincinnati
Frank Elliot
Tamonge
Richard Hel2i
Covington
Rassen
Danville
G. Caddell
Wi W. Sutil
W. Bowler
Frank Connors
Owen Card
J. Taylor
Taneega
John Thomas
Thomas
Shing
Mail Faul
Brant Elliott
Wreckass
Richard Helm
Somerset
Phyalciang
Thanksgiving Tragedy Report in Toledo Here
A fragmentary obituary notes Miss Marx Wimial and Mrs Leadit with Thanksgiving plans disrupted. The piece mentions Mrs An and Mr Tartnell, and reports the cause of death as a bowels obstruction. The garbled text suggests a local city event with family notices and a sudden death.
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Miss Kimball
Tartnell
Dartnell
Tall
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Chi
Cago
Mentone
Commercial Club
Weather Bureau
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Loginesont
Delonte
Farewayne
Toethe
Cashele
Rivest
P. M
Arthur Gays
Gener
Julian Ralph
Illinst
Louis
RT. Leis
Ralph
Hrondortk
Anther
Rene Cwhans
Llenry Connama
Robert Gibgon
A. Dane
Ing
BR. Buckell
George McKeemy
Morgan
Arr Rues
TK McGill
Willie van Laerset
Peter Hansen
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Miss Marx
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