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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1900
Page
9
A Shenandoah mining area alert describes orders to shoot to kill by a mine superintendent. Reports claim planned attacks against Preston No 1 and Cambridge colliery workers near Dorm, with armed guards and police warning of possible disturbances.
In Piliodelpita and Hazelton the coal strike enters its second week as miners walk lines and crews of the Reading company face reduced output. Militia-watchers note calm amid protests yet a tense mood pervades McAdoo and surrounding towns. A Hazelton burial and military mobilization accompany reports of quiet but strained conditions across Luzerne and Schuylkill counties.
In Shenridoal Pennsylvania on September 4, state troops failed to deter striking coal workers. About 45,000 employed by major firms including Reading Coal and Iron and Lehigh Winsley Coal see continued stoppage. Infantry and cavalry occupy outlying areas while guards patrol Allentown district as reports arrive on troop reports and union organizing.
Shamokin Pennsylvania reports miners remained away despite operator efforts to resume work. Guards and police monitored routes between towns to prevent crossings. United Mine Workers say support will cause a wider shutdown within days as the Philadelphia and Reading Company faces a stalled labor action.
Shannatown, Sept 24. John Chomiteki, shot during last Friday’s riot, was buried today. About 5,000 mine workers followed the funeral procession to the grave. The crowd moved past a watchful police cordon and a patrol of miners returning from duty as the cortege neared Ludwig’s Bolla Ontholle Church.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western line faced a shutdown as foremen and workers stayed away in large numbers. Grand Master Hawley and Grand Secretary Tipton traveled to New York to consult with railroad president Liondale while Bellevue and other yards saw no start up. A clerical church leader urged peace as armed guards monitored the breaker area and crowds dispersed after no work commenced.
Wilkesbarre Pa Sept 24 The second week of the mine workers strike leaves Wyoming Valley without activity except for the Macunacqua mine operated by West End Coal company No attempt was made to report for work at other mines this morning At Ashley Lehigh and Wilkesbarre company miners did not report crowd gathered and crowd officials fear workers would be intercepted if they appeared At South Wilkesbarre work was not resumed and no change reported at strikers headquarters The situation remains unsettled as operators claim there is no work and the strike may deepen on the Wyoming field Continued on page two
New York reports Senator Hanna dismissed claims of trust ties and cabinet plans tied to Bryan's election. He says he will stay in the city a week, discusses campaign mobilization, and defends Republican leaders while avoiding public coal strike discussion. He would meet with party clubs only at scheduled day meetings.
William Bryan reached Chicago at 10 40 this morning and was driven to the Democratic headquarters to confer with national committee members and state leaders. Notables at the meeting included Senator J H Jones, Chairman Johnson, Vice Chairman W J Stone, P D O'Brien of Minnesota, D J Ganipny of Michigan, B L F Shiveley of Indiana, Shafroth of Colorado, Governor Langston of Mississippi, and F Hamilton Lewis of Washington.
A Texas flood from Musers and the Nesees Hiver valley hits Ta Agile. A Mexican family of four and two American campers are missing or dead. Reports say the Chitty R ranch land at Dos Pasitoe suffered loss, but confirmation is lacking.
A nine year old boy, Binaed Distel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tahu Tinetel, sustained a severe eye injury while breaking bottles with his brother on Saturday afternoon. A shard entered the eye, tearing the eyeball but not destroying sight. Efforts to obtain words from Bracketteville failed due to telegraph wire washout. Also noted is a fifty year wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. David Mettomb in Pleasant township.
In Cincinnati Ohio on September 24 at 6 30 in the morning the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers and manufacturers agreed on a wage scale to be effective July 1 1901. The decision will trigger an immediate strike in furnace operations and bring employment to over 60 000 workers after a period of idleness since June. The talks spanned New York Detroit Indianapolis and Youngstown with five conferences held before the final signing.
Sincennall September 24 reports Republic Tron Steel will start full capacity at its Gorlogton facility, with production resuming to routine operations and workers prepared for expanded milling activities.
Albert Ole of Lin Baptist mission society offers 10000 dollars to support a city shoplift relief drive if the Baptist churches statewide pledge a winning amount. The first 10000 is due October, the second 5000 by December, plus 2000 extra if congregations turn over funds on set dates. Rev Dr Henson to start a parallel fund with 100 dollars to seed the list. The effort aims to raise about 700 through public contributions.
A message from Bucyrus Sunday morning stated Mrs. H G J Grapp, sister to Mr. Sheans bridge, died in a Cleveland hospital after tumor surgery last Saturday. Remains will be moved to Bucyrus for burial. Mis Knappling invited Fort Wayne, a well known resident. her husband works as a passenger contractor in Take Shore quad with headquarters in Cleveland.
The wedding of Miss Shaws of the city to Harry Barthold of the vitalomail delivery service occurred Monday afternoon at the groom's residence near the city. Rev Buhwarks officiated with relatives of the couple attending. The couple will take a brief honeymoon traveling to Grand Rapids Michigan. Mr and Mrs HG Crabill of Rome City traveled to the city Monday on a family matter. Mr Cra previously resided here and was married to a Rome City young lady a few days ago.
Britain declines Germany's terms and backs United States policy on China, with Lord Salisbury cautious about constitutional changes. Officials note Washington's stance shaped Britain's approach while Chinesese credentials and Chih Chen Lo Pauw Lup discussions proceed. The article details British and American positions, naval orders, and troop dispositions amid China negotiations.
A cable from the secretary at war directs a legation guard to remain in Pekin to protect the minister and American interests. The force includes infantry, cavalry, and a light battery under General Clinioe, pending settlement negotiations.
Washington and Berlin clash over the prosecution of Chinese officials blamed for the Beijing outrages as the United States weighs a new approach. The State Department clarifies objections to delivering primed tablets to allies before negotiations. Admiral Sehey notes the Wilustigson’s arrival at Montavider and the plan to move across the South Atlantic toward Manila as the Asiatic fleet reinforcement continues.
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