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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1900
Page
2
Mitchell and Dilcher led Scranton union presidents in a noon session to decide on aggressive washeries shutdowns. They opted to pause, noting the strike’s end may be near and favoring a ten percent raise with the powder clause, while Dilcher pushes for full compliance before any return to work.
Shamokin Pennsylvania October 21 Committees of the United Mine Workers checked strikers from Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company towns Mount Carmel Locust Gap to learn if workers would report for duty tomorrow The union leaders said no one would answer the whistles except engineers and firemen The Union Coal company official said the firm refuses to concede to Scranton convention demands claiming the busy season is ruined by the strike and that they can outlast the miners The company runs four large collieries in the Shamokin district
In Wilkesbarre PA October 2 1919 the balance of opinion is that the anthracite strike will end within the week. Both sides are expected to concede. miners favor settling now to gain wage increases later while some holdouts resist. Sales agents and dealers press for a settlement to avert long term demoralization.
Hazleton Pa October 21 President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers told an Associated Press representative that miners offered major concessions after the Scranton convention approved a ten percent wage rise contingent on operators dropping the sliding scale and advancing payment on April 1. He said operators have not accepted these terms and bear sole responsibility for prolonging the strike, noting some coal firms have proposed holding the ten percent raise while reducing powder prices.
Four firefighters died and several were injured when a fire swept Hinman & Co packing house late last night. Slaughter house flames spread to related warehouses, a gasoline tank exploded burying victims. losses exceed 130000 with damages to McCormick Harvester, Northwestern Lime and other facilities.
In New York on October 21 a large crowd gathered at the armory for services over six Sixty-Ninth soldiers who died in camps west and south and were recently disinterred. The caskets, draped with flags and laurel, rested at corners with city and state insignia and national emblems. Father William J. Daly led the ceremony with Father Thomas F. Murphy and others assisting. final interment followed.
Baroness Von Ketteler widow of the murdered German minister to China arrived in Detroit from Pekin this afternoon and was driven to Henry B. Ledyard’s house. Ledyard, president of the Michigan Central railroad, said she is in nervous prostration but endured the long trip as well as could be expected.
Vineyard Haven October 21 State Detective Thomas Dexter arrested Edward L Lewis on poultry theft charges. Authorities say Lewis shipped a large amount of poultry to New Bedford yesterday triggering the investigation and arrest.
Berlin reports the famous Barnum and Bailey guerilla Johanna has died of pneumonia in Nuremberg at age unknown. The death marks the end of a noted spectacle figure once seen in traveling shows.
A Saturday afternoon shooting on Common street in Lawrence involved Joseph Carcovola Italian butcher and Tony Rich along with Banny Zinno and Guytom. About ten shots were fired causing panic. Carcovola was wounded and Rich was arrested after a chase to an engine house. Rich claims Carcovola attacked with a razor. a razor was produced by Bagicz. Carcovola expected to recover. Rich to be arraigned for assault with intent to kill. Guytom arrested in Methuen. motive linked to a love triangle involving Rich’s sister.
Vanderbilt University in Nashville marked the 22nd anniversary of opening with morning services in the university chapel led by Bishop E R Hendricks. Attendees included board trustees Bishops Gallaway and Candler, Dr Andrew Hunter of Arkansas, Dean W F Tibet, faculty, and delegates from other institutions. An afternoon address by Bishop Hargrave reflected on the founders and organizers, with events continuing tomorrow.
A tornado struck half a mile west of Lodia, 15 miles west of Atlanta, destroying a central house occupied by Black residents and killing its inmates. The 250 yard wide path swept lumber away as the storm moved northeast. more deaths feared.
Washington news reports ex Secretary Sherman very weak and fading, with officials fearing he may not survive the night though his vitality could prolong life briefly. At 12 30 PM he remained alive but steadily sinking.
A morning blaze at Bristol Herreshofts boat yards destroyed one building and two yachts, damaged two others, with losses estimated at 66000. The Evelynn and Ollie catboats were ruined, while the Ef fort sloop and Sirocco suffered heavy damage as wind from the southwest helped limit spread to the nearby warehouse containing 25 other boats.
Harvard defeated West Point 29 to 0 while Yale crushed Wesleyan 38 to 0. Princeton beat Lafayette 5 to 0 and Brown edged Chicago 11 to 6. Dartmouth blanked Tufts 12 to 0 with other matches including Annapolis 6 Georgetown 0 and Harvard Exeter 11 tied.
London Oct 21. Robert Buchan, the novelist, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage followed by paralysis of the right side and loss of speech. His condition is described as very critical.
Paris reports on the Anglo German pact to safeguard China's territorial integrity and open ports. French papers debate the omission of Russia from the text, its political implications, and the agreement's potential to signal a lasting Anglo British understanding amid the Transvaal war, noting an error in transmission misled commentators.
The State Department received a copy of the Anglo German agreement from Berlin via the German chargé d'affaires, identical to the published version. Count De Quadt welcomes the pact, predicting early peace talks in China. no word from the American embassy in Berlin.
England and Germany announce a formal alliance confirming territorial integrity for China and keeping ports open. The agreement, reached on the 16th, marks a significant diplomatic accord between the two nations.
Salisbury and Count Von Hartzfeldt acknowledge mutual permanent Chinese trade interests and ports open policy. They pledge not to seek territorial gains, preserving China's territorial integrity, and reserve right to coordinate if another power seeks advantage, with a plan to invite other powers to accept principles.
St. Petersburg October 21 official messenger reports that Russia is not seeking any foreign loan. The ministry of finance says current revenue and cash reserve cover ordinary expenditure and Far East event costs. Newspaper loan rumors come from speculative sources trying to push services on the ministry.
Madrid reports the Spanish government will sell the Pekin legation buildings now used by French officials. Senor B J DeCologan, the Spanish minister to China, wires that the legation can transfer to Shanghai early in January.
The Messenger announces the return to Pekin of the Russian minister to China. An edict appoints Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang as plenipotentiaries. The Czar orders M. De Giers to proceed to Pekin to enter upon peace negotiations with other powers.
Berlin reports the German press broadly approves the Anglo German alliance except for sensational journals. The accord raises keen curiosity about its effect on Russia as relations with Berlin and Moscow have cooled recently.
Washington reports no new word from Minister Conger to the state department about a proposed preliminary meeting for peace negotiations urged by Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching set for October 20. Officials think press dispatches announcing the proposal are correct.
Tien Tain Oct 21. M 7 Schwartzenstein reports the German envoy to China has departed for Pekin. The British have rented premises in Tien Tain for winter quarters, at a rental of 10000 dollars, to house their troops.
Manila Oct 21 Senor Buencaimne received a letter claimed to be from Aguinaldo ordering former revolution leaders in Manila to stop forming presidential parties and halt pacification attempts. The letter hints plans are forming among armed rebels in the field described as the best of the country. Observers say it may not affect the armed conflict and guerrilla attacks are expected to continue as US voters prepare for the presidential election.
The Philippine commission approves 475000 in gold for October insular government expenses and continues testimony on friars conduct under Spanish rule. Judge Taft leads the inquiry into religious and political abuses. Archbishop Chappelle travels with Dominican friars to Northern Luzon, sparking resident alarm over friar reestablishment.
Cape Town reports that large coal truck orders have been placed in the United States for the Transvaal, with prices 20 percent lower and delivery faster than English quotes. The Transvaal military railways also placed 259000 pound order for tank engines with English firms, despite higher prices. Delays in English deliveries are noted as a major drawback.
London October 21 Lord Rosebery will sell his racing stables next Thursday. The reason is not publicly known and much regret is shown in the racing world, with hopes that his abandonment of the turf is only temporary.
Trafalgar Day observances were held in London with Nelsons column in Trafalgar Square festooned and decorated for the occasion. Crowds gathered to honor Britain’s naval victory as officials and residents joined in traditional ceremonies.
A municipal procession took place in Liverpool while Nelsons Victory hung with wreaths at Portsmouth. At Rottingham Mr Rudyard Kipling addressed a meeting emphasizing the need for a strong navy.
London Oct 20 The German emperor told a top adviser it would be to Germanys advantage for England to possess the Boer republics. An interview with Transvaal agent Leyds suggests William would not aid the intervention campaign planned to coincide with Krugers European arrival.
Madrid Oct 21 Premier Silvela announced the resignations of Senor Qassett and Senor Dato in protest against the appointment of Gen Weyler as captain general of Madrid. The Queen Regent then tasked General Ascarraga with forming a new ministry after meeting with him.
Kingston Jamaica Oct 21 Advices from Hayti report the Santo Domingo revolution not ended with fighting still underway in the interior. The revolutionists are described as weak but active as clashes continue inland.
Cape Town on October 21 reports Lord Methuen reoccupying Zerust and seizing numerous wagons a large quantity of stores and many cattle and sheep.
Sousa and the Marine Band faced local pressures over playing Dixie at North Carolina centennial ceremonies in Fayetteville. Despite objections, Dixie was performed to a jubilant reception as Governor Fowle praised the flag and Commonwealth, with the band alternating Dixie with Yankee Doodle and Star Spangled Banner during the visit.
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