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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1902
Page
11
Wilkesbarre Pa Oct 14 President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers dictated a statement to the press expressing concern for public welfare and mine workers on five months strike He said miners cannot yet state their attitude until the operators share their formal proposition and a full position will be issued once understood
An authority predicts coal prices will revert to normal by December as the strike effects ease. He cautions demand may outpace supply in the interim, noting physical limits but stating that if miners return soon, output could reach 40,000 to 50,000 tons daily next week, rising to about 75,000 in two weeks and 100,000 in six weeks.
Washington October 14 two names proposed for the arbitration commission are Col Carroll D Wright labor commissioner and Br W Parker statistician of the U S geological survey Wright has been a trusted adviser to the President and could serve as the sociological expert Parker is a leading coal authority who headed census statistics The panel is expected to include an army or navy engineer and Root's pick may focus on a military engineer While Mitchell and colleagues oppose one judge from eastern Pennsylvania a workable alternative may be found
London report notes a parliamentary committee meeting held today with officials from government and opposition present. Details are sparse in theFragmentary OCR, but discussions are expected to cover pending bills and procedural matters affecting the House of Commons.
A letter from UMW President Mitchell was read detailing miners grievances and calling for union support. Mitchell praised aid from trades unions in the United States England and Wales and urged committees to assist American miners. The committee approved advising trade unionists to give all possible support.
New York October 14 Gov Odell expressed optimism about a quick resumption of mining operations. He noted operators have proposed terms and a counter from the miners union is expected. He cited willingness to arbitrate and a President appointed commission as core elements of settlement.
In Shamokin on October 14 a mob of about 500 including women and children attacked John Shipman and David Hewitt. They were pelted with tomatoes, clubs and stones and knocked down several times before fleeing as soldiers approached. Officials note rising sentiment against returning to work without concessions. In Scranton the mining bosses say most mines could be worked at full capacity in their region.
A week after the strike ended, a lone call was made on soldiers in the area. A crowd of boys stoned a non unionist and deputies fired shots as hundreds joined the melee. The 12th regiment arrived and the crowd dispersed.
Nathan Strauss of New York and J. P. Morgan pressed a plan to end the strike. Mitchell rejected advising miners to return to work hoping Morgan would aid them. Strauss representatives announced the decision after late talks with three district presidents. Operators' arbitration plan was to be considered next.
Ashland Oregon October 14 fire swept Kla mathon at the Klamath River crossing destroying the entire business district, a large saw mill, sash door and box factory, and over five million feet of lumber. The Southern Pacific station freight houses rolling stock and side tracks were wrecked. The blaze began at John R Cook Sons saw mill one of northern California’s largest.
London report from Oct 14 states the largest firm in the Liverpool coal trade received a New York cable noting no further English coal offers. Four steamers were chartered today to transport coal to Boston from the Tyne as demand shifts.
Utrecht dispatch reports Mr. Kruger left the city this evening bound for Mentone in the South of France, signaling a notable travel departure from the Dutch capital.
A reader letter from T W Greathouse of Prattaburg Georgia praises Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He claims seven years of chronic diarrhoea ended after using the medicine and credits it with saving his life. The note states the remedy is sold by all druggists.
The steamer Lockwood, a 285 foot freight carrier owned by Gilchristie of Cleveland, foundered about 15 miles off Ashtabula in a storm. Captain French and nine crew members rode a yawl to safety. the lifeboat with ten crew members is missing. A salvage search by tugs continues as the vessel sinks after a leak and heavy seas.
In New York on October 14 a lamp explosion in a Fourth Avenue subway excavation at 23rd Street badly burned two men, one likely to die, and scorched about a score of others. A panic followed as tar paper ignited, but flames were soon controlled.
The Observator Romano of the Vatican publishes a strong protest against Hall Caine's play The Eternal City. It says the drama uses dirty words that cannot touch the dignity of the Holy Church, though they must not pass without protest.
Eleven ballots produced no change in vote totals as Conry and J A Kelliher each held 54, Dennison 50, with the time for nominations ending tomorrow. Delegates adjourned at Faneuil Hall as the deadline nears for a nomination in the ninth district.
Paria reports prefects in Pas de Calais and Nord have written to coal mine managers urging meetings to decide on a wage based agreement with striking miners. The move aims to resume work as Pas de Calais holds key coal fields and the dispute centers on wages.
Oberlin Ohio October 14 The annual meeting of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions began sessions with President Samuel B Capen presiding. Secretary Charles H Davids presented the home department report and treasurer Frank Wiggin of Boston gave an annual summary. Rev William H Davis of Newton Mass spoke on increasing native agencies and self supporting churches with Japan noted. The board raised 167000 dollars last year and urged new blood and resources for missions.
Dynamite was used on the Hudson Valley railway near Saratoga Springs causing a trolley car to partially wreck. No injuries were reported. Mechanicsville tensions rise as Village President Finnegan vows to arrest National Guardsmen on patrol, heightening fear of clashes amid Gov. Odell ordered strike duty.
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw spoke at a Republican ratification and mass meeting at Mu hall in Baltimore drawing about five thousand voters, with many women and children present. He defended protective duties in a large portion of his address.
Quiet Hudson Valley scene as troops remain on duty in Sandy Hill N Y. Rochester union extends financial aid to strikers and a prominent Albany union leader addressed the workers promising funds.
An advertiser offers a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to anyone seeking relief for stomach disorders biliousness or constipation. Describes the remedy as new and good and notes it is available at all druggists.
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