Miners to Hold Convention on Operators Offer
President Mitchell plans a miners convention to decide on the 10 percent wage raise and powder-price cut concessions offered by operators. The meeting will likely be in Scranton with officials keeping plans secret, and representatives from districts 1,7,9 report on conditions as talks proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Mitchell
Shenandoah
Hazleton
United Mine Workers
Conferrees
Fred Dilcher
Ohio
T. D. Nicholls
Lackawanna
Wyoming Valleys
James Duffy
Lehigh Valley
John Fahey
Schuylkill Valley
Associated Press
Scranton
Laborer Pay Split Sparks 10 Per Cent Debate at Mines
A miners and laborers wage contention arises as 10 percent raises are discussed. Miners earn about 2.60 after costs, laborers receive 1.75 per day. a 10 percent raise favors laborers, sparking dispute over interpretation. Calvin Pardee & Co. mine at Lattimer closes amid mob intimidation fears. Delaware and Hudson and other operators post the 10 percent increase. Pennsylvania coal company signals possible alignment. In Indianapolis, Indiana, Republican leaders plan to seek former President Harrison’s tour to bolster party support amid tariff debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Pardee & Co
Lattimer
Pardee
Lattimer Mines
Delaware and Hudson Company
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Thorne
Indianapolis
Ind
Hernly
Republican State Central Committee
Harrison
New York
Indiana
McKinley
Cyclone Carries Death In Biwabik Minnesota
A cyclone struck Biwabik at 4 p m causing three known deaths and severe injuries. Reports say a Finlander settlement on Pike River two miles north was wiped out, with a family of six killed. Rescue crews found the mutilated body of Marowitz and other victims, while twenty five or more were injured including Andrew Anderson F Murray Andrew Dobbs John Anguson and John Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biwabik
Minn
Pike River
Marowitz
William Hilstroim
Andrew Anderson
F. Murray
Andrew Dobbs
John Anguson
John Morrison
Canton
Duluth
Drake & Stratton
Frank Murray
CARELESS WITH WEALTH HUBBARD ROBBED IN SIOUX CITY
Sioux City, October 8. M. L. Hubbard of Mondovra Wis a capitalist horse and cattle buyer was robbed of a gold watch and 200 in cash 2000 in notes and a 10000 letter of credit issued by the Panic of Mondovar He was en route to Idaho to buy horses and left his money and securities in a pocketbook in his room when he returned it was missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
M. L. Hubbard
Mondovra
Wis
Mondovar
Hubbard
Idaho
Republican meetings and campaign speakers listed
The notices outline campaign gatherings for Republicans in various towns with dates and speakers. West Liberty on Oct. 18 features Lafe Young, Conesville on Oct. 9 with W. L. Roach and Senator G. M. Titus, and Oct. 24 for John Herriott. Louisa County Hopewell School hosts Oct. 9 with Senator C. A. Carpenter. Fairport hosts Oct. 10 with A. S. Lawrence. Muscatine on Oct. 12 with Senator J. P. Dolliver and Capt. J. N. W. Rumple. Lake Township McCloud School hosts Oct. 16 with a German speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Roach
G. M. Titus
John Herriott
Louisa County
Hopewell
C. A. Carpenter
Lake Township
McCloud School
Bryan at his old home during Indiana campaign tour
W J Bryan rested in his birthplace Salem on Sunday and spent time with relatives at Mrs Mollie Webster's home. He toured his boyhood farm with James C Dahlman and B F P Shively, attended church, then continued his whistle stop tour. He had fourteen speeches across Indiana and Kentucky, drawing enthusiastic crowds despite risky crowds and traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Lis
W. J. Bryan
Mollie Webster
James C. Dahlman
Nebraska
B. FP. Shively
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Milness
Bryan
Indiana
Louisville
Ohie River
Plifield
Greenef Castle
Terre Haute
Lewis
Linton
Elnora
Washington
Shoals
Mitchell
Orleans
New Albany
Jeffersonville
Flames on a steamer Omaha at Schlitz docks
An early morning fire at Schlitz Brewing coal docks badly burned the upper works of the steamer Omaha as it unloaded coal. Three crew members were injured while fighting the flames, including mates Noble and Doyle and watchman George. Captain Wilson and Second Mate McCloughry were lost and later found clinging to ropes and rescued by a fire boat.
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Milwaukee
Oct. S
Schlitz Brewing Company
Omaha
Andrew Noble
John Doyle
George
David Wilson
McCloughry
Burlington Reward for Messenger After Train Hold-up
Express Messenger Baxter of Kansas City received a warm commendation letter and a $500 draft from Burlington Railway for his courage in stopping a hold-up near Council Bluffs by shooting and killing a robber identified as Albert H. Poone of Topeka. Baxter may also be rewarded by Adams Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Burlington Railway
Baxter
Kansas City
Council Bluffs
Adams Expres Company
Albert H. Poone
Topeka
Kan
L. Nay
South St. Joseph
Nays
Death of John Brennan in Sioux City
John Brennan an Irishman of national reputation died suddenly at his home in Sioux City at 8 30 Friday morning. He was born in Elphin county Roscommon Ireland on July 14 1845.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
John Brennan
Elphin County
Roscommon
Ireland
Excursion Rates to Keokuk for I O O F Meeting
The B C R and N Ry offers reduced excursion tickets for the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge Grand Encampment and Rebekah Assembly of Iowa at Keokuk Iowa from October 16 to 19. Agents on Cedar Rapids Route will provide rates and train times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Grand Encampment
Rebekah Assembly
Iowa
Keokuk
Cedar Rapids
Roving World Notes: Kruger Brussels and Big U S Projects
The outline cites Paul Kruger to reside in Brussels. Armour & Co plans a 500000 dollar iron house at Round Lake Illinois this fall. A Pacific cable contract amounts to 1886000 dollars. Alfred Harmsworth may buy the London Times. Galveston flood relief funds urged. The government disclaims wake costs for a pensioner with no estate. Postal 1900 expenditures exceed revenue by about 4.89 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kruger
Brussels
Armour & Co
Round Lake
Till
Boston
Lineham
Alfred Harmsworth
London Times
Galveston
New Hampshire
Titus and Giesler Campaign Stops Listed
Oct 17 events at Schoolhouse No 4 Lake Township feature Senator G M Titus and J L Giesler. Oct 26 meetings list J L Giesler with John Kemble at Lucas School House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetland
G. M. Titus
J. L Giesler
Lake Township
Lucas
J. L. Giesler
John Kemble
Ward Clubs Schedule At Local Dance Halls
Three ward clubs meet weekly at local halls. First Ward uses Monday and Fourth Ward also meets Monday at Stewart's Hall. Second Ward gathers Friday and Third Ward convenes Thursday each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Lodge
D. of R
Prairie Encampment
Muscatine Lodge
Hall Tars
Second
Cedar Streets
Cedar Street
Eagle Lodge
A. O. U. W. Hall
Second Street
John Tillie
M. W
Muscatine Hive
No. 13
Bankers’ Union OF the World
Woodman Hall
First National Bank
C. L. Peyeatt
WN. W. Meyers
K. P
Stewart's Hall
Lehigh Valley Limited Trains to New York Endorsed
Lehigh Valley Railroad offers vestibuled limited service from Buffalo and Chicago to New York with dining car options a la carte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Buffalo
Chicago
New York
What Is Higher and Handsomer When the Head Is Off
A riddle-style note asking about something higher and handsomer when the head is off, followed by a playful clue about a pillow. The item appears as a light, humorous wordplay snippet rather than a full article.
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Society
Drs. Morgridge and
Norton
Orurites
Kcian
Sp. m
Iowa Avenue
West Fourth Street
Muscatine
R. M
Redman Ha
Shammo Hall
M. Oo
P Souxson
Sachem
F. Wasusury
Masonic
Iown Lodge
J. PircurortTs
K. T
M. L. Mikesell
E. C. Dk
G. D. Lezorre
M. W. OF
The
Modern of America
Court of Honor
Muscatine Camp
S. E. Fox
R.C. Schenck
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge
K. of P
K. of P. Hall
J. C. Coster
C. C. H. S. Howe
K. of R
U. W
Ladies OF the Maccabees
Mary E. Peck
EF Yay
Electa
E. S
L. E. Giester
W. M
Emma Manlove
Sec’y
Thos. Brown
Ofice
Clymer A. Coldren
East Second Etree Ascatine
J. W. McKee
Bramworth
B Thompson
Sue Browning
W. B. Thompson 4& Co. Life Insurance, Real Estate and Loans
Old’s Bldg
Lowa Ave
2D St
J. Carskaddan
Carskaddan & Burk
Office Service Law
T. R. Fitzgerald
LAW, Loan and Collection
Hershey State Bank
Iowa Avenue and
Muscatine, Iowa
D. W. Jackson
Titus
Jackson
Bens Clay
H. Jayre
Jaynes& Hoffman
Alee
Scott Richman
F. Richman Richman & Richman
West Second Street
H. M. Dean
H. J. Dean
Cook, Musser & Co
West Third Street
H. Salist
Mose
Consult
Gen. Harrison
Indianna Republican Committee
Journal
Sycamore Street
JAS. O'Toole
West Liberty
Lafe Young
Conesville
Fairport
A. S. Lawrence
J. P. Dolliver
J. N. W. Rumple
Goves
Ludington
Mich
Katherine L. Minor
Saginaw
Bert B. Hubbell
Menasha
Wia
Keokuk, Iowa
TE Pours
Pewriter
Hycol Seomons
Ben
Muscatine Infirmary of Osteopathy
Linn Street
Elizabeth Harlan PD. O
American School of Osteopathy
Linn St
F. Giesenhaus
L. B. Curtis
Six Nations
Blue Island Avenue
Muscatine Ward
Lee
Electric Light & Power Company
East Second Street
Hershey
Muscatine, IA
Wittich Bros
S. G. Stein
Aquare
S G. Stein
Figg
South Muscatine
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