Causes of the Anthracite Strike Statement Issued
Indianapolis dispatch details a public statement by President John Mitchell and Secretary W B Wilson of the United Mine Workers of America. It outlines wage stagnation, rising living costs, unlawful coal tonnage practices, higher impurities charges, forced car loading, powder costs, company doctor fees, and child labor effects, and calls for public investigation and press support.
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Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
John Mitchell
W. B. Wilson
Unital Mine Workers of America
United Mine Workers of America
State of
Situation at Hazleton Promises Broad Miners Walkout
Hazleton Pennsylvania September 14 The coal strike gathers momentum as nonunion miners express sympathy while union members seek unity Morgan Co concessions signal a near general walkout If violence is feared the industry hopes for limited disruptions I P Pardee warns he will abandon mines if his workers strike Shamokin miners react to President Mitchells order with mixed compliance as the Monday deadline looms
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Hazleton
Mine Workers’union
Morgan & Co
Lattimer
I. P. Pardee
Shamokin
Mitchell
Coal strike threaten idle crews in Hazleton district
Operators between Traverton Mount Carmel employing over 14,000 in a 14 mile district with Shamokin as center may idle within seven days. William Morgan owner of Audenried colliery yields to workers, about 20 men not striking. Hazleton division of Lehigh Valley railroad has 72 six man crews totaling 432. strike will idle most workers.
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Traverton
Mount Carmel
Shamokin
Hazleton
William Morgan
Audenried
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Lawton Monument Dedication in Fort Wayne with Bryan as Speaker
Fort Wayne dedicated a Lawton Memorial Park crowned by a captured cannon. Colonel William J. Bryan spoke nonpartisan, recalling military service and urging peace, amid Union Veteran Legion events. Also reported: Buffalo butchers’ strike spreading to packers. Chinese missionaries protection orders. a fatal runaway in Greenwich. War Secretary Root’s operation. and health notes on coffee and caffeine effects.
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Bryan
Fort Wayne
Henry W. Lawton
Union Veteran Legion
William J. Bryan
Wealth From Sand: New Machine Extracts Gold From Soil
A 19th century inventor, Professor Elmer Gates, unveils a magnetic sand mining device that separates iron and gold from magnetic sand. The process uses a magnetized whisker apparatus, a rubber belt, and a diamagnetic separator to yield purified iron and gold ready for smelting.
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Elmer Gates Hag
Pearson's
Gates
Atlantic
Trilby
Taffy
Candle Star Disc Prevents Dripping Wax
A disk metal star fits on candle tops with a central hole for the wick. It keeps wax from dripping and avoids mess on house, carpets, clothes, and other articles, as described in Popular Science.
Heat of Lamps Boiling Water In An Hour Claim
A claim states an ordinary 16 candle power lamp immersed in a quart of water will heat it to boiling in one hour. The assertion suggests lamps can transfer heat efficiently enough to boil water quickly, though no experimental details are provided. The item presents a curious scientific remark without verification.
Personal notices from town and surrounding areas
Peter O'Donnell of Ridge street has entered St Charles seminary at Overbrook Montgomery county to study for the priesthood. Hon James A Sweeney of Hazleton Democratic candidate for the legislature called on Freeland friends yesterday. Buy ice cream at Kelper's. Miss Pearl Mowery of Upper Lehigh accepted a job in Philadelphia and left yesterday. Miss Elizabeth Kunkle of Lehighton visits Mr and Mrs H S Keck. Charles J Robins of New York City spending vacation in town. Misses Bessie and Sarah McCarthy of Ridge street attend Irving Club hop in Mahanoy City tonight. Hats and caps at A Oswald's. Miss Catherine Stumpf of Hazleton visiting friends. James S McDonald of New York City visiting his parents here. One Minute Cough Cure advertised as harmless remedy at Grover's City drug store.
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Kelper
Pearl Mowery
Upper Lehigh
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Kunkle
Lehighton
Keckery Kelper
Charles J. Robins
New York City
Bessie
Sarah McCarthy
Ridge Street
Irving Club
Mahanoy City
A. Oswald
Deadlock Delays Opening of Port Griffith School
Reported deadlock in Jenkins township school board over selecting a teacher delays the Port Griffith school start. Parents protest perceived board indifference and have appealed to the court. The item also recalls DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve being sent to Philippine troops and a London Standard quip about bureaucratic red tape.
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Port Griffith
Jenkins Township
Dawn of the Century March offer and travel notices
An advertisement row notes a 25 cent complete copy offer for E T Paull’s Dawn of the Century March, with a 50 cent price otherwise. mentions transit fares to Philadelphia and Richmond via Lehigh Valley Railroad for various lodges and meetings, with sale and return dates and agent consultations.
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EB. T. Paull
E.T. Paull Music Co
20Th St
New York
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
State League Republican Club
Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents
Richmond
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Lehigh Valley Ticket
DeWitts Little Early Elsereas Arrind pal aable
DeWitt claims his Little Early Elsera pills are pleasant powerful purifying and easily purifying. Available at Grover's City drug store.
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DeWitt
Grover's
City
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Conn
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L. T
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St. Charles’ Seminary
Overbrook
Montgomery County
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Freeland Friends
Grover's City
Deadlock
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Philippines
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Excise
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London Standard
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DeWitt's
Grover's City Drug Store
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Tribune
MC Menamin
South Centre Street
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S—Of
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Vienna
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Rochester
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Youngling
Centre Street
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N.W. Cor
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Depierro - Bros. Cafb
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Hennessy
T, Campbell
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Leg. Siggers
Washington
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