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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
1
Fragmentary forecast notes for Wissington and nearby areas describe showers Friday with cooler conditions and possible warm turns in interior regions. Mentions mixed signals for Texas and Oklahoma with uncertain temperatures and more rain in interior zones.
Washington plans a White House conference to press a settlement of the anthracite strike. President Roosevelt, Senator Quay, and cabinet members discuss means to calm public opinion and secure a deal, while Morgan's nonattendance sparks comment on influence in finance and policy.
The special train carrying the coal executives arrived in Washington and was redirected to a siding at Baltimore and Ohio yards overnight. President Baer oversaw the arrangements, and the limited express brought the party to the Kentington suburb three miles from the city center.
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers travels with District Presidents Nichola Dotty and Fahey from Wilkesbarre to Workington via Philadelphia for talks with district leaders. Roosevelt is expected to urge party unity. Eleven men rioted in Plymouth as troops moved in. a court remanded them on $1000 bonds. Warburg mine resumes work amid tensions. Mitchell warns of anti union pamphlets and calls for vigilance among English and non English speakers.
Coal operators at the conference show changed sentiment urging quick settlement through President Roosevelt mediation. They claim enforcement won’t hasten an end, while some demand miners agree to a prompt partial pay and compromise to cover strike damages.
The coal leaders refuse to recognize spokesman for Man and will not accept any plan that involves Prudent Mitchell. A tentative proposal suggests a board of arbitration to decide individuals’ wages, with members appointed by the president, as miners return to work.
Birmingham October 2. In pursuance of resolutions by the executive board of the United Mine Workers an estimated 2500 miners walked out across Tenodaeta Coal and nearby mines. About 2400 idle at the Tenpened Mimpang’s fol and 307 at No Pratt with 4 at Wort Pratt quitting. The wage deduction for strike relief has caused disputes at Jevor. A meeting of the Suielas comeny’s soe Wen bell today to discuss the action and a committee was formed to manage furloughs and further steps.
The Detroit Conference committee meeting on the strike adjourned after deciding to send their message to President Roosevelt. The session focused on outlining demands and seeking federal mediation.
News notes from New York and Scranton dated October 2 describe coal assurances for the city, with Mayor Wy C Maybury stating relief efforts will stabilize supply. A Scranton strike clash near Throop ends with soldiers detaining eight protesters and transportation concerns. Albany reports Attorney General Davies granting a quitop proceeding for operat ors, with further hearings expected in the city.
London reports the Bank of England raised its discount rate to 4.19 percent amid concerns over the gold supply and U.S. market behavior. Analysts predict potential further rises as financial conditions tighten and the Anglo American market shows cautious signs.
Reports from Venezuela state revolutionary forces led by Genem Matos and rebel commander Mondeag moved from Bon doon de Tie Moros toward Viommutacin in Miranda. Government forces under Castro retreated before the rebel vanguard as fighting intensified with new troops recruited nightly in Veracas.
Fragmented text reports a political clash over education with references to Premier Malfour and Lordhepdonderrs, predicting strong opposition across the country as the government pushes education reforms and policy changes.
General Chaffee and Vice Governor Wright awaited San Pras on the transport Suter in Manila as the farewell procession moved through the harbor.
New York observers warn the coal famine could shift votes in key states as negotiations in New York, Washington, Philadelphia and anthracite regions try to avert a party calamity. Republicans fear loss of Congress or the White House to Democrats if coal supplies stay disrupted.
The text quotes Mr Croker claiming he is out of politics and not planning to be involved with the New York Democratic convention. He suggests reports from the convention will be interesting but declines to participate further.
In Paris on October 2, Zola Wie mourns her husband's death and learns of his will. The document is found torn and then resealed as officials confirm its contents. Her grief and the dramatic custody of the will mark a tense moment in the proceedings.
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