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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1900
Page
2
In Lackawanna area reports say no striker defected as talks on terms continue. Miners refuse to return to work until the national executive board dictates acceptable terms and another washery remains idle. Officials anticipate a meeting with financial backers and union leaders to decide the next steps.
In the Norton Bay district on October 1, workers at the mine faced a strike. Canvassers informed miners that no wage reductions or new concessions were offered. Most Heading company men refused to work until President Mitchel officially announced a policy, and district guards patrolled streets amid scattered unrest.
District 1 Superintendent Adam Doyd reports Reading Madelphia Aiding Coatings and Beading Coal vicinity plan to resume operations with all workers ready to return if strikers quit. An estimated 1 000 mine workers are idle due to strike actions while the Twelfth Regiment returns home and the mining company prepares to depart tents.
Mitchell and other UMW officers arrived in Wilkentiere after 1 am amid a large welcome crowd at Lehigh Valley station. City officials led a decorated procession with thousands of miners marching and music bands.
Titlted Mine Workers marched to the city from McAdoo and Naniticgke distances, carrying settees in a parade. They demanded fair wages and union support, with speeches from local figures including President Mitchell.
Hazelton Pa reports show a 10 percent wage rise offered by Lehigh Valley Coal and others has little effect on striking miners. A large crowd gathered as supporters of the United Mine Workers and president Mitchell prepared for a demonstration in Wilkes-Barre with expectations he will address the crowd about the 10 percent raise and future actions.
In Shamokin and nearby towns miners resume shifts after a partial strike. Operators report a sufficient turnout of workers to ship daily tonnage as large groups were not present. Several collieries remain active while Reading Company protects its properties from potential protests.
Pattersile Pennsylvania October 2 West Brookside colliery owned by Tower City Philadelphia and Bendin Conl nd n d Tron company halted operations with about 1500 men idle as many workers stayed away. Other regional collieries also shut, with re opening set for next week after repairs and strike actions subside.
Reports from President Harris and General Superintendent Luther state two more collieries in the Inner Schuylkill region were forced to shut down today due to insufficient worker turnout. The Mivokside cullery also ceased, leaving four of thirty mines operating: Linein Good Spring Glen Mower North Fraskela. The closures cripple the region’s coal production.
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania October 2 The Wyoming Valley coal mines show no activity as workers ignore a 10 percent wage raise proposal. The West End Coat Company mine at Macauaque runs full but most others are idle. A mass meeting and parade planned for the afternoon drew organizers from United Mine Workers circles. Union leaders said the offer fails to meet workers demands for higher pay and recognition.
David Bail delivered the principal address at the Academy of Music Brooklyn opening the kings county democratic campaign. An acting order was set after a telegram from Coler, with Nesl No. 3 speaking on imperialism and pledging support to the ticket.
Principal speaker Beveridge of Indiana addresses a Republican meeting. He argues patriotism should guide the campaign and that American interests, markets, and prosperity depend on global competition. He stresses government aims are social order, well being, and exchange of products, with focus on production over consumption.
Monday evening street car service to Robinson park was abandoned for the season with a possible return next Sunday if conditions permit. A force of workmen is installing parts to prepare for winter as Tyngton company begins replacing summer cars with closed cars on all routes and evening service already feels chilly.
Ed Witte to display a large number of fancy pigeons on West Berry street near future. Birds once shown in Kendallville have attracted attention and praise from exhibitors and observers alike.
An eight year old boy named Monay Riley died at an airfield home in Poloda ML after a crash or accident. Riley was the grandson of Mee Tulis Riley of 1 Bry Street and a former resident of Hout Whyne.
Prices fluctuated with better trading in November soybeans and corn wavering on wet weather. Cotton and livestock offerings remained heavy while receipts showed modest gains, with futures closing lower on some contracts amid unpredictable NW conditions.
Market reporting shows receipts across various dairy and egg categories in New York with 10 880 crates of cheese and 8 880 dozen eggs noted. Creamery deliveries and packing trends suggest steady demand as inventories adjust.
The fragment notes assorted sugar terms with prices such as 6.55 for refined sugar and 0.25 for powdered sugar along with references to quantities and regional mentions. The text includes garbled place names and items like coffee and marks, indicating a rough price listing or trade note without clear event details.
Fort Wayne Indiana weekly market listing shows flour spring wheat prices at 4.60 per barrel for winter trade and 4.28 for second class. It also lists grains, seeds, wool, hides, potatoes, beeswax, pork, butter, eggs, chickens, honey and other items with assorted prices.
The Youtsey trial began with Hey Youtsey charged as a principal in the Deverha Godbel murder. The case involves Governor Taylor aides and ex Secretary of State Powers among others. An attorney attachment and subpoenas for witnesses were issued as the court prepared to hear the third set of related trials. Sixty witnesses were summoned with twenty one testifying for the prosecution. Toussy and his wife were brought into court in connection with the proceedings.
George John Geran and Miss Viola Kinkel wed at the Cathedral yesterday at 7 pm. The bride wore white Persian lawn with a white rose bouquet. Maid of honor was Miss Viola Kinkel, cousin of the groom. The ceremony was conducted by Father O’Relley with Joseph Dotan as best man. A reception followed at the bride’s home. the couple left for Grand Rapids for a honeymoon and will reside at 02 Lily Street. Guests included Mr and Mrs Tony Gerard and daughter May of Grand Rapids. Mr and Mrs Ben Gerard and Clementine of Bucyrus Ohio. Mr and Mrs Kerbert Lucas of Indianapolis. and Mrs John Spilzer of Lima.
Superintendent Zehner of the Lyoldyeh Coal and Navigation Company reports no expected trouble at ten collieries in Lansford Valley. He says most workers remain at work under Cull fovers, while a union drive and threats of troops loom. George Farris asserts the Shenandoostr union numbers over 600 English-speaking members, with William Penn mine at two miles west showing smaller support. General Gobin contemplates keeping a detachment to protect workers and ensure continued operations during the dispute.
Indications point to a large turnout for the civil service examination slated for November 21 in this city. Many applicants are requesting application blanks as the deadline approaches on November 21.
Work started today as contracts were signed at noon for the southern city’s new Third Fres hylaring emureh Th structure. Excavation began under the workforce plan, marking the initial phase of the project.
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