Coal Strikes Roil Hazelton and Drifton Areas
National Board member John Fallon says miners will not return individually but in a body once concessions are won. District No. 1 UMW president Nichols says operators won’t resume without guards. Hazelton and Drifton scenes show strikers blocking entrances, with depictions of a fatal shooting near the Lehigh Valley coal yard and tense guards on site.
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T. D. Nichols
United Mine Workers
Pittston
Hazelton
Drifton
Fife
Coxe Bros. and Company
Old Forge
William A
Lehigh Valley Qoal Company
Imma
Colling Yard
Shadt
Lackawannas Company
Saltry
Bridgeport Steamboat feud heats up with $1500 race challenge
President James H. Jenkins of the Bridgeport Steamboat Co. challenged Old Line Boat Co. officers to a race between the William G. Payne and the Old Line's Richard Peck. Old Line agents said they would accept but must consult superiors. Reports also claimed a second race near New York, which Peck denied.
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New Haven
Conn
James HW. Jenkins
Bridgeport Steamboat Company
Old Line Boat Company
William G. Payne
Old Line
Richard Peck
New York
Payne
Peck
Bridgeport
William E. Morgan
Hardy
Twentieth Century Limited Breaks World Distance Record
Albany July 1 The Mohawk division NY Central reports the Twentieth Century Limited ran a Albany to Syracuse trip in 148 miles in 146 minutes despite a Utica stop and delays near West Albany. Superintendent Farrington announced the record achievement.
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Albany
N. Y
F.A. [Arrington
Mohawk Division
New York Central Railroad
Twentieth Century Limited
Syracuse
Utica
West Albany
Storm Disaster Strikes Port Lavaca Claims Twenty Five Lives
Victoria Tex July 1 Twenty five lives are reported lost in the storm at Port Lavaca. Capt Miller and three children are among the missing. Wharves bathhouses and old pavilions were destroyed. Wrecked boats include the Prince Catherine Gypsy Nettia Pat Headen Olara May.
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Victoria
Tex
Lavaca
Miller
Catherinay
Nettia
Czar Orders Priests to Proclaim Czar Doctrine
The czar issued a decree requiring all Russian priests to denounce the revolutionary movement and preach the divine right of the czar every Sunday. Reports from Venina and St. Petersburg note further orders to suppress Catholicism and Polish nationalism in Poland under General Tcherikoff’s governorship.
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St. Petersburg
Via
Venina
Neue Freie Presse
Czar
Tcherikoff
Poland
Missing steamers Portland and Jeannie report from Nome
Seattle news notes that the steamers Portland and Jeannie, overdue after long voyages, were sighted near Nome by the steam whaler Belvidere and would not be aided due to ice. The Centennial arrived in Seattle with the tale, the Thetis cutter stood by for possible help, both ships signaling all aboard safe with provisions aboard.
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Seattle
Wash
Portland
Jeannie
Nome
Centennial
Sbelvidere
Artic Ocean
Thetis
Wall
Mexico City arrests in Equitable fraud case
In Mexico City on July 1 Josa Madeido was arrested as a principal in a conspiracy against Equitable Assurance Society of New York. He allegedly faked his death with a dummy buried in his stead, later exhumed. Madeido reportedly confessed, implicating others. additional arrests said to have followed.
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Mexico City
Josa Madeido
Equitable Assurance Society of
New York
Madeido
Madeida
Supreme Council of K of C Upholds Liquor Dealer Exclusion
New Haven July 1 The Supreme Council Knights of Columbus committal of appeals from 75 liquor dealer penalties reports 25 sustained and 50 rejected. The 25 had memberships prior to the 1895 law prohibiting liquor dealers from joining and were not under its provisions. The order enforces the exclusion strictly and will continue to bar liquor dealers from membership.
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New Haven
Supreme Council
Knights of Columbus
Lissy
Balanca
Board of Directors
New York City
Nen
Russians Seek Tariff Cut to Boost Oil Exports
A conference of Russian oil producers and exporters in St. Petersburg decided to petition for a tariff reduction on carriage of Russian oil. They argue low kerosene and naphtha prices make current rates unwarranted and want to compete with American oil in Europe and India, signaling a likely clash with Standard Oil if approved.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Europe
India
Standard Oil Company
Hammerkop Wins July Stakes At New Market
July stakes of 500 sovereigns were won at New Market by Maj Eunice Loder's Hammerkop at 10 to 1 with Skeets Martin up. Jake Toarmach's Post Orbit, ridden by Danny Maher, finished second at 2 to 1.
Pittsburg Plans $1,000,000 Railroad Station Move
The Pittsburg city council approved a $1,000,000 passenger station for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad to be built on Second Avenue, with tracks moved and a half mile of street rights granted. The project includes abolishing grade crossings and relocating the current station to a freight office as part of a $2,000,000 improvements package.
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Pittsburg
Baltimore ‘and Ohio’ Railroad, Company
Second
King shows signs of recovery at royal review
Queen Alexandra attends the colonial troops review at Buckingham Palace as a bulletin reports the king has slept well and gained strength but remains easily fatigued. A large crowd lines the Mall while 2,189 troops from 22 colonies march past. The prince of Wales awards Victoria crosses and Distinguished Service Orders to selected soldiers.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Treves
Laking
Barlow
Gueen Alexandra
Tlis
St. James Park
Mall
Fiji
Hong Kong
Gambia
Ceylon
Constitution Hill
Horse Guards
Prince of Wales
Hoeback
Earl Roberts
Crowds Enjoy Seymour Ger Some Parade at State Event
Seymour Conn July 1 crowds attended the Connecticut Snen gerbund snengerfest with a grand parade featuring 29 gsa cisties and participants from across the state. About 750 people joined four bands and floats, then a Wheeler's grove picnic. Prizes in singing contests to be announced at 4. Last night’s grand concert showcased a 200-voice chorus and New York soloists.
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Seymour
Conn
Connecticut Snengerbund
Death of Hygenic Ice driver Frank Cooney at boarding house
Paul Haven police report the death of 82 year old Frank Cooney a Hygenic Ice driver found in the basement entry of his Sylvan Avenue boarding house. The medical examiner is investigating whether a fall or assault caused the death. Cooney was unmarried.
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Haven
Frank Cooney
Hygenic Ice Company
Sylvan ‘Avenue
Cooney
Waterbury Hod Carriers Strike for Higher Wages
About 200 hot carriers in Waterbury quit work to press a wage raise from 20 cents to 22 1/2 cents an hour. Consequently around 600 to 700 masons and bricklayers are idle today as the strike affects multiple city districts.
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Waterbury
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American Journal of Health
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Lilly Block
Naugatcur
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Choige
Main Street
Pergales
Lilley
Naugatuck, Conn
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YES
Mitchell
ARTIC
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New York Company
Standard Oil
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Queen Alexandra
the Colonial Troops Today
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Kyvertion
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Haven Man
Waterbury Hod
Benson
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Ak Wah
North Main St
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Quassapaug
Taylor’s Livery
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