Mitchell Honored With UMWA Badge And Plaque
President Mitchell was feted at his headquarters by Polish Lithuanian and Slavish miners who presented a gold badge and watch bearing his monogram and the UMWA emblem. He urged peace between labor and capital as miners prepare for resumed coal output and a Washington meeting of the anthracite strike commission.
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United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Nicholls
Duffy
Fahy
Lehigh Valley
Bound for Washington John Mitchell of the United Mine
John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers is reported as bound for Washington to present concerns and seek action on labor conditions and policy. Details on dates and attendees are not fully provided in the surviving text.
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Washington
Wilkesbarre, Pa
John Mitchell
The
United Mine
Union Veterans Appeal Creates Civil War Brother
General Robert Dyrenforth, commander in chief of the Union Veterans union, issues an appeal for Civil War veterans to organize into a mutual protection brotherhood. Eligibility expands to all honorably discharged veterans with good records. He argues organized veterans can gain recognition and influence pension policy, becoming a powerful political force.
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Washington
Robert St. George Dyrenforth
Union Veterans’ Union
Dyrenforth
No Commission Yet Delays Isthmian Canal Work
Washington reports delay in appointing the canal commission as Colombia’s government delays ratification of the treaty with the canal company. The attorney general must verify title to canal property conveyed by the French government before officials can proceed with specifications and construction plans.
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Washington
Colombia
Canal Company
Deputies Sent Home in Shamokin Strike Area
Shamokin Pennsylvania October 26 One hundred deputies who guarded local collieries during the strike were sent home last night with orders to be ready to return on notice. Authorities fear local strikes if all non union men do not resign these positions.
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Shamokin
Anthracite Coal Commission prepares for hearings
Washington October 26 the anthracite coal commission readies for a two o clock meeting tomorrow with all members in the city and most operators represented. The panel will decide procedure and locations for public sessions and determine who may testify, while testimony itself will not start. Five operator representatives arrived late tonight Geo F Baer E B Thomas John B Kerr David Wilcox and Alfred Walter will confer with the commission on plans and possible changes to secure the desired results.
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Washington
Anthracite Coal Commission
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Geo. F. Baer
Reading
E. B. Thomas
Erie
John B. Kerr
Thomas Fowler
Ontario and Western
David Wilcox
Delaware and Hudson
Alfred Walter
Lehigh Valley
Colombia delays treaty ratification amid civil war
The article notes that treaty creation is delayed as Colombia has not elected a congress due to ongoing war. Officials expect pacification to allow general elections and a winter assembly of Congress. It also confirms Rear Admiral Walker will head the new United States canal commission as president.
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Eation
Colombia
United States Canal Commission
Walker
Cruiser Bogota Arrives At Panama Harbor
A Panama despatch received by the Colombian legation reports the cruiser Bogota entering Panama harbor at 11 this morning. The Bogota, linked to rumors of a battle with insurgent gunboat Padilla near Managua yesterday, is viewed by officials as poised to influence the end of the regional revolution.
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Washington
Panama
Legation
Bogota
Managua
Nicaragua
Padilla
Forces march in Somaliland escape unpursued
Despatch from Simla reports Col. Swayne and his forces continuing their march from Bohode to Berbera in Somaliland East Africa and that they are not pursued.
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London
Daily Mail
Simla
India
Summer Place Burned at Swampscott
Lynn Oct 26 a fire believed incendiary destroyed the summer residence of William F Miller of Boston at Swampscott late this afternoon. The unoccupied house valued at about 10000 dollars was reported a total loss by police.
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Lynn
William F. Miller
Boston
Swampscott
Relief After Two Doses From Favorite Remedy
Utica resident William J Schuyler reports back pain kidney trouble and three year dyspepsia relieved after two doses of Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. The ad claims it cures kidney liver bladder blood rheumatism and dyspepsia with 60 cent and 1.00 size bottles available and offers a free trial sample by mail. Dr David Kennedy Corporation Rondout New York also advertises Cherry Balsam for colds coughs and consumption with 25 50 and 1.00 prices.
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Wm. J. Schuyler
Utica
N. Y
David Kennedy
David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout
Civil Service Rules Improve Control Over Appointments
The Civil Service Commission reports that rule changes in the last fiscal year have diminished political influence in government service and strengthened competition. Removals remain discretionary but must promote efficiency, be well documented, and allow the employee to respond, with specific reasons.
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Washington
The
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Scotia Antarctic voyage postponed to Monday departure
Glasgow date Oct 25 The auxiliary screw steamer Scotia fitted out by the Scottish National Antarctic Association under William S Bruce director of Edinburgh marine zoology laboratory, which was to sail from the Clyde today for the Antarctic regions, has postponed departure until Monday. The expedition comprises 32 Scotchmen.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Scotia
Scottish National Antarctic Association
Wm. S. Bruce
Laboratory of Marine Zoology
Edinburgh
Clyde
Niagara Falls Mother Drowns Daughter Then Attempts Suicide
Mrs Daniel Lynch wife of a prominent local merchant drowned her young daughter in the bathroom of their Niagara Falls home and then tried to take her own life by slashing her throat. She survived severe wounds and is believed to recover as authorities note one Lynch child died a month ago and the mother has shown abnormal behavior.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Daniel Lynch
Lynch
Pagetsi PaGet Shot by Friend Loses Eye in Hunt
London. Almeric Hugh Paget, who married Pauline Whitney of New York, was accidentally shot by a friend while hunting in the country. He was rushed to London where one eye had to be removed, with belief the other eye remains sighted.
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London
Almeric Hugh Paget
Pauline Whitney
New York
Paget
Powder Explosion Damages Fairmont Works
Powder explosion at the Fairmont powder works twelve miles from Fairmont caused about 30000 dollars in damage. Six hundred kegs blew up today but no injuries were reported.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Zoncheff Wounded in Defeat Near Constantinople
News from the Porte reports the revolutionary band led by Zoncheff defeated near Constantinople. Zontcheff was wounded but escaped, with details of the engagement and casualties not fully disclosed.
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Constantinople
The
Porte
Zoncheeff
Zontcheff
Great Republican Movement Toward Gaston Fails in Boston Race
Special political correspondence from Boston notes a robust yet unrealized Republican push toward Gaston in the state election context. Bates is forecast around a 40,000 plurality as districts local option shapes votes, with liquor interests and democratic splits influencing outcome and a rising Socialist vote seen as a Bates risk.
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Gaston
Bates
Gaston- Quincy
Messrs
Chase
Carey
Figure Dispute Over State Debt Burden
The excerpt shows a dispute over who should bear part of the State debt with claims that Chicopee is as responsible as paying 75 percent, reflecting a contention involving Col. Gaston and others.
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Col. Gaston
Generals Corbin and Young Return From Europe Tour
Major Generals Henry C. Corbin and Samuel B. M. Young arrived on the Philadelphia after touring Germany and England. They met Kitchener Roberts and other leaders, praised the German army but favored American soldiers as the best. General Wood trips to Scotland with family. Roberts to visit the U S next September.
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New York
Henry C. Corbin
Samuel B. M. Young
Philadelphia
Gen. Young
England
Roberts
Kitchener
Europe
Leonard Wood
Scotland
C. Brun
Washington
John A. Johnston
James F. McKinley
A. H. Moyes
D. C .Phillips
Ada Rehan Ve Corbin
Aid
America
Marquis of Lansdowne
Joseph Chamberlain
Woolwich
Gen. Kitchener
Lord Roberts
John French
Kelly Kenney
Ian Hamilton
San Francisco
Corbin
Young
Moran Jumps in Massachusetts Attorney General Race
Boston lawyer John B. Moran, a longtime Democratic critic, sends a public statement to voters of Massachusetts. He claims Col. Gaston betrayed the party by voting for Palmer and Buckner in 1896 and accuses Gaston of fraud in ticket handling at the convention. Moran still positions himself as a Democrat with reasons against Gaston.
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Boston
John B. Moran
Col. Gaston
Massachusetts
Moran
Gaston
Palmer
Buckner
Democratic Party
Crown Prince of Siam Visits Columbia University
The crown prince of Siam and his suite toured Columbia University in New York on October 25. They were shown the library building gymnasium and school of mines by F. P. Keppel and later visited Grant's Tomb.
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New York
Crown Prince of Siam
Mr. Loftus
Washington
H. H. D. Pierce
James B. Reynolds
Low
Columbia University
F. P. Keppel
University
Butler
Princeton
Crown Prince
Keppel
School of Mines
Grant
Tremont Temple Crowd Hears W C T U District Option Talk
Boston October 26 Lady Henry Somer set addressed a large Tremont Temple audience at a W C T U meeting advocating the district option bill for Boston. Rev Henry Sanders of London also spoke, both having attended the national W C T U convention in Portland.
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Boston
Henry Somerset
Tremont Temple
Lady Somerset
Henry Sanders
London
Portland
Auto crash injures De Bathe and Langtry kin near Crawley
London October 26 Captain Max De Bathe Mrs Langtry's brother in law and a friend Mr Cox were hurt when their driver was killed in a new car accident en route from London to Brighton. The car swerved into a bank near Crawley and smashed. Mr Cox had internal injuries and Captain De Bathe suffered a broken collar bone.
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London
Max de Bathe
Fire damages Glenmore Odd Fellows hall on October night
A blaze tonight damaged the Glenmore Odd Fellows halls, estimated loss about 6000 dollars. No injuries reported. Fire authorities investigated the cause and secured the premises. Local residents watched the flames into the night as firefighters contained the blaze.
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Lynn
Oct
Glenmore
Odd Fellows Halls
Barber Shot Ends Life at Thespian Hall
Cold Spring Harbor New Hampshire October 26 The coroner held an inquest on barber John Volkman killed last night during a traveling medicine show Meinet who performed apple shooting was holding on a charge of manslaughter Volkman volunteered to have an apple placed on his head the first two shots missed but the third struck his forehead and he died within an hour
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Cold Spring Harbor
N. H
John Volkman
Thespian Hall
Charles Meinet
Meinet
Volkmin
Volkman
Memet
Paris Aeronauts plan united effort for St Louis prize
Paris Oct 26 French aeronauts met to devise a joint plan to compete for the St Louis exposition aeronautic prize of $100,000. Emilien Marceau promoter of Le Papillon led the meeting, while M Deutach Santos Dumont and other aeronautics leaders were invited but absent.
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Paris
Emilien Marceau
le Papillon
M. Deutach
M. Santos Dumont
Trolley Crash Injures Twenty Two in New York
Twenty two passengers on a trolley car were injured today when the car collided with an automobile. The car left the tracks and overturned. It narrowly avoided a precipice on the road edge. the automobile sustained only slight damage. No fatalities were reported.
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New York
Teenager Carl Meyer Dies by Suicide in Roxbury
Boston, Oct 26 Carl Meyer aged 17 living with his parents in Roxbury killed himself by shooting today. He had reportedly been forbidden to engage in athletic sports due to poor health and his disappointment was given as a possible reason. Parents and friends believe the shooting may have been accidental.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Carl Meyer
Roxbury
Millbury mill to be sold under the hammer
Milbury October 25 The Millbury cotton mills are to be sold under the hammer on November 5. The plant has long been idle, it having become involved in the failure of a Providence firm which owned it. After the sale it is thought operations may be resumed.
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Milbury
Millbury
Irish Envoys Gratified by New England Visit
Boston Oct 26 John Dillon MP and Michael Davitt two Irish envoys went to New York after their New England tour. They praised the United Irish League of America convention at Fenwick hall and demonstrations in Worcester and Lowell. Subscriptions to the defence fund total 2335 dollars.
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Boston
John Dillon
M. P
Michael Davitt
New York
New England
United Irish League of America
Fenneil Hall
Worcester
Lowell
Defence Fund
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Philip Landry
Joseph S. Lapiere
Cambridge
Lowell Daily Courier
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