12 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1902
Page
1
October 11 report notes a company digging for freas water in the eastern part of town endangering several wells. The work is poorly documented and faces scrutiny for potential impact on water quality and supply.
A reliable source says President Roosevelt plans a decisive, secret action to settle the coal strike, possibly as soon as Sunday or Monday, with federal arbitration discussed but no details released. The White House remains tight lipped about the next move amid ongoing talks with labor and operators.
Affairs remain calm as miners in Witherbarre Pennsylvania conclude a quiet week of strike activity. The area reports cold weather, minimal work, and limited arrests amid military measures around the Ninth regiment camp. President Mitchell’s New York meeting and ongoing conference efforts signal potential near-term settlement.
The piece notes Olney’s criticism of the strike era and the Republican dominance. It mentions Gaston’s dinner in Benton with over 2000 supporters, and cites attacks on law and order, federal policy, and coal operators. It argues for adherence to law and warns against perceived presidential interference.
In New York October 7 attorney for Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railway says the United Mine Workers are illegal, urging the U S Attorney General to proceed against the union. The statement claims testimony supports this, citing equity and property concerns and requesting hearings on the alleged conspiracy.
New York reports a strike by 3000 pressmen in the book and gob printing trade halting operations at numerous plants. The stoppage threatens delays for magazines and periodicals, following earlier wage demands and plant disruptions.
In Butte Montana on October 11, multiple local organizations report contributions totaling several thousand dollars to aid striking minors of the anthracite mine. No specific organizations or exact sums are listed in available text.
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