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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1902
Page
1
Critics of the New York platform declaration push for broader measures, arguing government ownership may improve the current condition. Supporters caution against rapid changes while Parliament considers next moves.
In Wantington October 4 attorney Senora states Knox did not take Wilcox seriously about claims of a Wilcox letter to the president and Attorney General in June. Wilcox asserts the United Mine Workers are a trust affecting the Delaware and Madison coal operations in Pennsylvania and argues mining falls under interstate commerce.
New York reports retailers express disappointment after a Washington conference on coal. Antiracite coal is scarce in the city with some yards empty. Prices swing from 3.50 to 7.00 per ton before and after the meeting, then rise to 5.60 as the conference fails to set a price. Edwin T. Devine announces a plan to allocate wood waste for fuel from East End dumps starting Monday.
Special to The Post reports the president and top advisors weighing a plan to avert a coal strike while Congress may convene after a potential emergency session seems unlikely. Officials doubt Federal troops will be legally warranted. Stone advised on miners’ return and eminent domain debates grow.
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Cardinal Gibbons expresses empathy with mine workers and hopes for a mutual settlement from the Roosevelt conference. He notes disappointment that the meeting failed to produce a clear path, while Senator West warns of potential severe trouble if the dispute continues and urges presidential assistance and full investigations.
October reports state Congress will not convene an extra session to address the strike. The president told operators and representatives yesterday he will use national resources only if the state fails to manage the situation. Officers consider military and civil options, but no immediate action is planned.
A final effort with a hope of success was planned for October to end the coal strike. The president and advisers discussed a plan by Mitchell and the United Mine Workers, aiming to resolve the stalemate though details remain uncertain.
Philadelphia and Reading company president returned from Washington stating he had nothing to add. His brief remarks followed public statements earlier this month and critics await further action from the railroad's leadership.
Washington October 4 Labor Commissioner Carroll D Wright presented a new batch of statistics on the labor situation at the White House. Secretary Knox and Secretary Root visited the president while Attorney General Haydin and Postmaster General Payne attended preliminary strike talks in the afternoon. Comptroller Ridgely also met with the president.
Chicago reports six thousand Illinoisans signed a petition urging President Roosevelt to convene an extra session of Congress to pass a measure for preventing a coal strike. The plan proposes appointing a temporary receiver to operate the Pennsylvania mines closed by the dispute. Senator Mason cites precedent and public necessity for such action amid the current emergency.
Washington October 4. The Post reports a White House conference today at 10 o clock to address the coal strike. Attending are Secretary Root Secretary Moody Attorney General Knox Commissioner Wright and the labor commissioner. The aim is to discuss possible solutions and new developments affecting the situation.
In Alabama on October 4 a meeting of Blockton miners and related groups voted to strike starting Monday. The Blue Creek and We camp companies faced pressure amid a wider dispute with the company over assessments and concessions. Unclear details leave the outcome and involved figures tentative.
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