Conference Proves A Failure In Coal Talks
Washington reports the six hour coal conference ended without agreement between President and representatives of operators and miners. Key dispute centered on miners union recognition and arbitration terms. Ministers of labor and federal officials observed as parties prepared new steps amid uncertain future actions.
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Washington
White House
Lafayette Square
Mainers’ Labor Organization
Miners’ Union
Court
of Common Pleas
District of Pennsylvania
George F. Baer
Reading Railway System
W. H. Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company
E. B. Thomas
Erie Railroad Company
Thomas P. Fowler
New York, Ontario & Western Railway
Explosion at Lawson mine claims twelve workers in Black Diamond
An explosion of fire damp at the Lawson mine in Black Diamond Washington between 9 and 9 30 p m Thursday night wrecked the south end of the fourth level 1600 feet below the surface killing 12 miners Three bodies have been recovered nine more are believed trapped Three men were injured one badly The Pacific Coast company owns the mine and efforts to recover bodies continue as residents gather at the scene one mile from town
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Wash
Tocl
Lawson
Pacific Coast Company
Black Diamond
Elevator Disaster at Lynn Shoe Factory Kills Two
An early day elevator accident at A. E. Little & Co. shoe factory in Lynn Massachusetts kills Benjamin O Crane a foreman and Frances Herlihy an assistant forewoman and injures 11 others. A cable parted causing the car with 13 persons to plunge four stories as a 600 pound weight crushed atop it.
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Lynn
Mass
A. E. Little & Co
Benjamin O. Crane
Fac
Frances Herlihy
Durand Chosen as Democratic Candidate for Michigan Governor
Detroit October 1 after a long debate the Democratic state central committee nominated L T Durand of Saginaw for governor replacing Judge George H Durand of Flint who withdrew after paralysis halted his campaign efforts Durand the nominee faced no campaign due to his condition and will not pursue the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Democratic State Central Committee
L. T. Durand
Saginaw
George H. Durand
Flint
Greeks Murdered and Greek Losses Reported
Constantinople reports 150 Greek notables killed by Bulgarians in Monastir and Salonica districts over two months. The Greek legation asks what steps Turkey will take to protect Greeks. Ottumwa veteran Daniel Carl dies at 85, former Mexican War veteran and 35-year justice of the peace.
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Constantinople
The
Porte
Monastir
Salonica
Turkey
Ottumwa
Daniel Carl
Blakesburg
Iowa
President Roosevelt Urges Immediate Coal Mine Resumption
The Roosevelt statement before railroad presidents and labor leaders calls for immediate resumption of coal mine operations to avert a looming winter fuel famine. He says the public bears the heaviest burden and urges consensus over claims to meet urgent needs without delay.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Bribery Trial Reveals City Council Cash Payouts
St Louis October 3 sensational testimony in the Snyder bribery trial shows Councilman Frederick G Outhoff and five councilors received 433 monthly installments totaling 5000 annually to back street railway interests. Outhoff says he was offered 100000 but received 5000 and rejected 50000 left on his sofa. John Scullin the millionaire allegedly gave 35000 to distribute among colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Robert M. Snyder
Frederick G. Outhoff
Snyder
Outhoff
John Scullin
Five Die In Freight Train Collision In Tunnel
Parkersburg W Va Oct 3 Five persons were killed and three injured in a head on crash involving two freight trains in a tunnel near Cornwallis on the Baltimore and Ohio line. The wreckage includes cattle cars with many cattle killed or injured. About 20 cars were wrecked and debris fills the tunnel. Fred Pearce engineer of one train William Miller brakeman and a tramp were killed. Several others are believed trapped in the tunnel with two visible at the time beyond reach.
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Parkersburg
W. Wwa
Blacksmith confessing to murder of Julia Wozeniak in Menominee
Joseph Beck, a Menominee blacksmith, confessed to killing the girl Julia Wozeniak and stated there was no accomplice. Officials withheld the confession to avoid potential lynching by the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menominee, Mich
Joseph Beck
Julia Wozeniak
American firm lands $2.5 million Clyde valley power contract
A U S company won a 2.5 million dollar contract to equip two generating stations in the Clyde valley, supplying electrical power for industrial needs across 755 square miles. The Oct 3 note says the Wall Street panic is over though relief plan details remain unsettled. bank reserves exceed expectations by 10 million.
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London
Clyde Valley
New York
Wall Street
Shaw
Land sale passes to Cleveland Cliffs in Michigan timber deal
The Detroit, Mackinaw and Marquette Railway company sold to Cleveland Cliffs company for five million dollars a million acres of timber and agricultural lands. The lands are situated largely in Chippewa, Marquette and Luce counties in Michigan.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Oct
Detroit, Mackinaw & Marquettte Railway Company
Cleveland Cliffs Company
Chippewa, Marquette and
Luce Counties
Mich
Philadelphia treasurer elected president of Republican clubs league
J Hampton Moore city treasurer of Philadelphia was unanimously elected president of the National League of Republican clubs. C W Weeks of Iowa was chosen secretary.
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Chicago
J. Hampton Moore
Philadelphia
National League of Republican Clubs
C. W. Weeks
Iowa
Sargent Is Sent During Roosevelt Coal Talks
Washington reports a key development in the coal strike as Frank P. Sargent, immigration commissioner and former head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, meets President Roosevelt and may carry a message to William B. Mitchell. A Philadelphia meeting and a public-interest end to the strike are anticipated with limited alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank P. Sargent
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Roosevelt
Sargent
Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Philadelphia
White House
Coal Exports Boosted as Britain Sells 100000 Tons Abroad
Telegraph reports from Newcastle say 100000 tons of coal were sold to America on the Newcastle exchange. Cardiff and Swansea shipments push total Wales to about 200000 tons since the rush began, mostly for New York and Boston. Anthracite prices rise to record highs with potential London retail surge to 10 dollars a ton. A Swansea anthracite firm notes the price surge jeopardizes its campaign to popularize house coal in England after a decade of investment.
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London
Newcastle
Newcastle Coal Exchange
America
Cardiff
South Wales
New York
Boston
Swansea
Wales
Coal Exchange
England
Largest LDS conference closes with 40000 in attendance
Salt Lake City reports the annual conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints closed with nearly all missions represented. Utah Idaho Colorado Arizona New Mexico Canada and Mexico sent thousands as the event drew about 40000 attendees. Growth shown by missionaries and church reports marked the year.
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Salt Lake City
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Mormon Church
Utah
Idaho
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
Canada
Mexico
Former Idaho Governor John B. Neil Dies at 80
Columbus Ohio October 7 news reports the death of former Idaho governor John B Neil after a ten month illness from throat cancer He served as governor from 1880 for four years after a Civil War service as a colonel He is survived by his wife and a daughter Mrs A B Benney of Pittsburg
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Columbus
John B. Neil
A. B. Benney
Pittsburg
Hayes
Idaho
Japan Plans Major Naval Build Up Over Six Years
Yokohama reports that the Japanese government will construct four battleships six first class cruisers and other craft over six years at about 10 million dollars annually. Ships to be built in England France and Germany. Bond Approved For Jessie Morrison In Topeka Case A supreme court approves a 10 000 bond for Jessie Morrison awaiting rehearing after her 15 year penitentiary sentence for the killing of Clara Wiley Castle.
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Japan
Yokohama
England
France
Germany
Topeka
Run
Supreme Court
Jessie Morrison
Clara Wiley Castle
Miss Morrison
Proclamation of October 10 as National Holiday
The house of representatives voted to proclaim October 10, the anniversary of the start of the 1868 war, a national holiday and to erect statues to Cespedes Agranmonte Maceo and Garcia.
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Cubwa
Wavyana
House of Representatives
Cespedes
Agranmonte
Maceo
Garcia
Electrician Killed at Cincinnati Plant in Arc Light Test
Roseberry chief electrical engineer of the Cincinnati Gas and Electric company was killed by electricity at the Charles street and Central avenue plant while building an arc light testing machine. He received a current of 5,000 volts. In San Francisco Gen Grant Coming reports two army transports to arrive from Manila this week the Sherman due October 8 and the Logan by October 11 Gen Fred D Grant is aboard the Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Abraham
Roseberry
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company
Charles Street
Central Avenue
National Guard mobilized to quell mining region unrest
Governor Stone orders full Pennsylvania National Guard to duty in the anthracite coal area amid riots. Troops from multiple regiments and city troops will reinforce existing forces as tensely watched counties seek to restore public peace and protect workers. Cost likely over $1,000,000.
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National Guard
Mirsdte
Harrisburg
Gov. Stone
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Sheridan
Philadelphia City
Fiest
Philadelphia Cavalry
Adene General’s Office
Luzerne
Schuylkill
Carbon
Lackawanna
Susquehanna
Northumberland
Columbia
Homestead
Stone
Roosevelt
Guv. Stone
Washington
President improving as parade plans advance
Washington reports the president is doing well and had a quiet day with few visitors. Officials express confidence he will ride part of the parade route next Wednesday to review at least part of the grand army. Metropolis notes Jack Luton, a 100 year old ex slave near Brownfield, celebrated his birthday with friends from both communities.
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Washington
Grand Army
Metropolis, Jr
Jack Luton
Brownfield
Miner killed by bicycle in Coxville incident
Terre Haute Oct 7 Antonio Passo an Italian miner was struck by a bicycle and killed instantly while walking up a hill near Coxville. A wheelman riding downhill at speed around a wagon struck Passo in the chest and he died at once.
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Biegelint
Terre Haute
Ind
Antionio Passo
Coxville
Passo
Postponed Trial of Roland Molineux Again Delayed
The second trial of Roland Molineux for the murder by poison of Mrs. Katherine Adams in December 1898 has been postponed again until Monday next.
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New York
Roland
Molineux
Katherine Adams
Encampment Opens with Grand Army Ceremony at White House
Washington marks the start of the thirty sixth Grand Army encampment with Camp Roosevelt dedication on the Ellipse and addresses led by Secretary Hay. Veterans renew old friendships, enjoy a Potomac regatta, auto parade, redmen procession, and a Washington monument fireworks display.
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Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
Camp Roosevelt
White House
Hay
Potomac
Torrance
Ebbitt House
Washington Monument
Pekin
Fort Riley Maneuvers Shine With Spectacular Action
At Fort Riley Kansas on Monday army drills featured dramatic maneuvers as Major Leach of the engineers led the Blues in a skilled defense while General Kobbe commanded the Browns in a fierce assault. Critics praised Kobbe pushing hard though he faced heavy losses and a difficult approach across open ground toward trenches.
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Fort Riley
Kan
Leach
Engineers
Kobbe
Maj. Leach
Robbe
Treasurer Vanishes From Hawaii Territory in $17,949 Shortfall
Honolulu reports William H. Wright the territory’s treasurer absconding with about $17,949. Authorities believe he boarded the steamship Alameda last week. Secretary Henry J. F. Cooper appointed temporary treasurer by Gov. Dole as no bond requirement exists under territorial law.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
William H. Wright
Territory of Hawaii
Alameda
Territory
Henry J F. Cooper
Dole
German Opinion on U S Coal Strike Sparks Berlin Debate
Berlin papers discuss Washington conferences with miners favored and operators faulted for inflexible stance. In Kankakee Illinois Dora Gerstenkorn dies after long bed rest since 1873 following a prior shock. In Guthrie Oklahoma Dr W H H Dunn, a leading physician, is killed when dragged from a carriage.
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Berlin
United States
Washington
Kankakee
Dora Gerstenkorn
Wari
Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
W. H. H. Dunn
Mangum
Manila allocates 50000 for cholera fight in Panay and Iloilo
The insular government appropriates fifty thousand dollars to combat cholera in the provinces of Iloilo and Panay. Despite a decline, the province sees about a thousand daily cases.
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Manila
Tloilo
Panay
Trains Collide Near Ardmore. Two Dies One Fatally Hurt
Two Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe freight trains collided head on near Ardmore on October 7. Engineer Conway and fireman Loftus were killed and five others injured, two perhaps fatally.
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Ardmore
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Here
Conway
Loftus
What He Got A Moral Verse From Sunny South
A narrated child tale set in a faraway town where a boy abandons studies for fishing dreams. He faces punishment at school, learns kindness after rough play with a street cat, and awakens to his mother’s gentle counsel to improve. The verse closes with the boy reflecting on his lessons.
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Margaret A. Richard
Humming Bird Nest and Island Timepiece Detailed
A Coun try Life excerpt by John Burroughs describes a humming bird family with a mossy nest and pealike eggs, their rapid growth and fearless fledglings. It contrasts their swift departure with a Malay Archipelago hour glass timekeeping method using two bottles and notched sticks.
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John Burroughs
Eggshell Arch Builds a Nighttime Triumph
Meredith Nugent describes constructing a large eggshell arch from a pasteboard box with candles and sealing wax. The project guides shaping arches, attaching shells by wax, and adding an eagle figure and American flag, aiming for a dramatic glowing display in the dark.
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Meredith Nugent
N. Y
Beehive Attack Leaves Boy Homeless? Mishawaka Incident
A Mishawaka Indiana boy named Charley Hellis backed a team of horses into an apiary upsetting the hives. Thousands of bees swarmed the boy and horses. The boy lost sight in both eyes and may die. Both horses were killed by stings.
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Charley Hellis
Mishawaka
Ind
Do You Believe in Signs Says Court Love Tale
A Chicago Record-Herald caption notes a man who believes meeting a handsome girl with a wealthy father signals a destined romance. The quip frames luck and love with a wry, newspaper voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Geographical Horror Dialogue Sparks Odd Exchange
Rivers and Brooks exchange location banter with geography puns as a judge watches. Rivers asks if Hungary, Brooks confirms Siam, then Rivers jokes about Fiji while preparing to move.
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Rivers
Hungary
Brooks
Siam
Fiji
Quip Fragments From Puck and Tit-Lits Echoes
A compact collage of witty lines and quips from Tit-Lits and Puck magazine. The items touch on nurses engagements and cautions about swimming tied to parent guidance, reflecting playful gendered humor and social mores of the period.
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Openatora
Immigration
Mitchel
Latter Day Saints
Army Maneuvers
Humming Bird Family
Sangir
Malay Archipelago
Canes
Merritt
Johnny
Puck
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