Strike Hangs Over Scranton Coal Miners Union
Scranton May 7 A strike cloud hangs over the coal region as the miners union executive committee meets to decide on ordering out thousands of diggers from Pennsylvania mines to press for higher wages and shorter hours. Reports from New York and Philadelphia hint operators may concede, easing tensions. John Mitchell presides, and the meeting remains secret while a decision is awaited.
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Scranton
Issuers’ Union
Pennsylvania
Vick
New York
Philadelphia
Ors
John Mitchell
Mine Workers’ of America
Hanna
National Civic Federation
National Board
Miles, Dougherty
Peter G. Gallagher
John Felton
Mitchell
Mteting
Ulery
Materi Lize
The Dull Season and Advertising Trade
The piece laments the dull season for advertisers as money is spent unevenly yet constantly. It argues sellers benefit from taking risks during slow times to secure publicity, while retreating from the ad market during busy periods forfeits visibility and trade advantages.
Strike threat tests unity as miners weigh concessions
In New York on May 7 unrest grows as John Mitchell weighs a strike and admits no concessions from operators. Secretaries say firemen back miners if a tie-up is ordered. Rumors of five to seven percent wage increases fail to calm labor leaders and stock traders predict no anthracite strike this season.
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John Mitchell
Esion
Mitchell
Tod Mitchell
Mullahy
New York
I Wall
The
Stock Exchange
Funeral plans for Admiral Sampson unfold at Arlington
Washington May 7 funeral arrangements for Admiral Sampson are not final but interment likely at Arlington cemetery with full military honors. Services at the late residence will be led by Rev Tunis S Hamlin. Lang and Schley offer condolences, noting Sampson's high navy standing and impact.
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Presa Dispatch
Washington
Sampsean
Arlington Cemetery
Sampson
Navy
Tunis $. Hamlin
Church of the Covenant
Aplingtim
General Lawton
National Cemetery
McKinley
Ranital
Hingham
Mass
John D Lang
Admiral Sampson
Tom
Atlantic
Schley
Another Mushroom Town Springing Up in South Dakota
Publishers' Press Dispatch from Sioux City reports rapid growth around Bonesteel in Gregory County South Dakota as 50 settlers last fall rise to 200 today and projections show 2000 within three months Real estate offices open selling lots from 200 to 800 dollars with many houses erected Lumber and provisions in demand Tent camps and shanties appear as fifty thousand people expected to participate in land draw amid looming government land giveaways valued at $450 000 and high bidding on quarter sections
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Sioux City
Lawton
Gregory County
Glass Works Burned in Cumberland Factory Fire
Fire destroyed the Cumberland glass works this morning damaging furnaces and ruining 240 workers. Loss estimated at 40,000 dollars, all insured. The company plans immediate rebuilding as dispatches report.
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Preridorton
Cumberland
Mediately
Diaputeh
Weather for Western Pennsylvania Fairer Thursday
For Western Pennsylvania the forecast calls for fair conditions with cooler readings, especially in the southern portions. Thursday, look for continued fair skies and steady temperatures as the region remains under a high pressure influence.
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Pennsylvania
Thursilay Fair
Remains of Archbishop Corrigan Lying in State
The body of Archbishop Corrigan lies in state at the Cathedral of St. Patrick New York after a solemn procession from the archiepiscopal palace. Clergy and mourners view the remains as plans proceed for the pontifical requiem mass and future selection of his successor with Rome weighing factions and candidates.
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Press Dispatch
New York
Corrigan
St. By ‘Erik’s Cathedral
Archiepisconal Palace
John Edwards
Charles H. Colton
James M Gean
James Flood
Charles X. McCready
Michael Z. Phelan
Fifth Avenue
Catafalque
Mooney
Gishon McQuaid
Sto- Cheyler
Ryan
Philadelphia
Prelatia
Farley
McDommell
Brooklyn
Spalding
Peoria
Rome
Vatican
McDonnell
McNonnell
Shenango Tin Mill to Resume Operations Next Monday
After a storm damaged 14 tin stacks at Shenango Tin Mill, a large crew began repairs on the boiler house machinery and fallen stacks. Officials said the annealing department tin house and seated rails should be ready for separations by next Monday, with the rest to follow as soon as possible.
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Shenango
French seek to make favorable impression in Paris dispatch
The Telegraph reports a Paris dispatch on May 7 noting the Rocheambriau unveiling’s high importance in the United States. Many presidential luncheon articles filled aboard the warship Gaulois delaying its departure while Admiral Fournier told officers the ship’s reception would reflect well on the guests of the American nation.
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London
Paris
United States
Gaulois
Fournier
Citatl
Dentists Attend Lake Erie Culantalogcal Association Meeting
Dr Beawin WL Jacks and Dr Wh Lee Bayles take part in a Cambridge Springs session of the Lake Erie Dental Association along with Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia members. The group includes Hagler Ohin and others as local dentists return home Thursday evening. A separate note seeks a boy for morning and evening routes.
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Beawin WL Jacks
Lee Bayles
Cambridge Springs
Lake Erie Culantalogcal Association
Uwater Rider
Lake Eyie Society
Mene Bere
Pennsylvania
Hagler Ohin
West Vir- Rldla
Windstorm Endangers Woman As Chimney Falls
A fierce wind storm Tuesday afternoon wrecked the Skonangy tin mill stacks in part of the city and toppled a chimney twenty feet above the roof into Mrs. Rogan’s kitchen. She was not killed but seriously shocked, while her daughter narrowly avoided danger as the debris ripped through the room.
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Nogan
South Jeffersy Street
Tin Workers Convention Sessions Open with Scale Talks
The Tin Workers' Protective Association convenes in New Castle with committees processing reports ahead of Friday sessions. Officials and delegates tour the city, view Shenango tin mill damage, and a photograph is taken. A scale committee meeting occurs at the St Charles hotel in Pittsburgh to finalize proposals before the Friday discussion, with no details released until signed by tinplate companies.
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Tin Workers’ Protective Association
Mil and
North Streets
LE. Seavey
Enpvention
Shenango Tin Mal
Nations
George Powell
Charles E. Sawyer
Secreary
Grant Jacobs
Elwood
Ind
Bent L. Bart—lett
New Castle
H. R B. Trarrett
Mokkeesport
Baker Bord
Martins Perry
Benjamin Teagarden
Martins Ferry
J. J. Elder
Henry
Seale Committee
Mareh “S
St. Charles
Pitts Inirg
Manufac Jturers
Shenango Tinplate
Liitee
Newl Castle
W. G. Smith
Elwood Lodge
Third Ward Properties Sold Amid Local Real Estate Push
Fragmentary notice reports parcels in the Third Ward sold, with references to prices around two thousand dollars and multiple buyers. Mentions North arrest vicinity and Carnes of Washing Te, plus street-level fabric and garment shop mentions.
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Xoiue
North Arrest
Reaver
Publisher Collier Breaks Ribs After Cart Accident
New York May 1 Peter Fenelson Collier proprietor of Collier's Weekly rode horseback played polo and engaged in active sports for days before discovering two ribs were broken. He was injured at Lakewood New Jersey when thrown from a cart but thought shoulder merely wrenched. He is under doctor care and expected to recover quickly.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
New York
Peter Fenelson Collier
Collier's Weekly
Pote
Lakewood
N. J
Bill Aanst the Bes Trust at Chicago
United States District Attorney Bethon arrived in Chicago to push a bill seeking an injunction against the beef trust. The filing aims to curb packing house manipulation and price gains aided by rail and transport firms, with potential confiscation of meats under the Nepal arrangement. Prices for beef and pork fluctuated amid the news and possible government action.
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Press Dispatch
Chicago
United States
Bethon
Bethea
Washington
Sli
Reuny
Trust
Nepal
Consentiou
Gethen
Professors Honor Principal at Highland Avenue Dinner
A teachers dinner at Highland Avenue School honored Prof. Tri? Principal, a surprise to Mr. Allen, who expressed pleasure at the compliment. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. Wy Canon, Mrs. Allen, and other staff. the informal meal was tasty and well received.
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Highland Avenue
Tricipal
Alain
Allen
Rot
Wy ‘Canon
Prof
Bow
Hy Stealtihy
Strikers Return to Work at Dye Mill Amid Tense Standstill
In Paterson, May Day unrest follows a dispute at the Alexander Dye Works as strikers resume duties without concessions. Police and extra deputies are on duty to maintain order while officials claim progress toward a settlement.
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Proag Dispatch
Paterson
Municipal league sessions open in Boston amid reform talk
The National Municipal League began its eighth annual meeting and tenth national conference for good government at the Twentieth Century Club in Boston. Leaders like Samuel Capen Mayor Collins and James Carter addressed attendees, citing recent municipal reforms and notable scandals as catalysts for wider reform across cities.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Boston
Rings
National Municipal League
National Conference For Good Government
Twentieth Century Club
Samuel KB. Capen
Meyars
Collins
James C. Carter
League
Clinton Sagers Woodrufl
Philadelphi
Dance suit for injuries against National Steel
Frank G. Foster filed in Lawrence county court for 15000 damages from National Steel, alleging injury while unloading cars at the plant. Foster, who lost his right leg seven inches below the hip, says a safety walk beside the trestle was needed but not built, despite officials’ promises.
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Frank G. Foster
Lawrence County
National Steel Company
Clerk of Courts
Ralph M. Campbell
R. K. Alken
IL. KK
G. Forier
Pittsburg
Yoster
James McCune
McCune
National Steel
Wes
Foster
Sampson Praised by London Paper in Times Sketch
A Times sketch in London praises Admiral Sampson, quoting President McKinley’s letter to Admiral Sawson. It notes the Santiago command was a technical matter and lauds Sampson for masterful organization and execution, ending with a salute from the Army and Navy Journal.
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London
Admiral Sampson
Times Today
Schrey
McWinley
Admiral Sawson
Santiago
Times
Army and Navy Journal
Summpson
Closing reception for Professor Coulters dancing class
Professor Si G Coulter prepares for a closing reception of his Friday night dancing class at Hoyt Black Hall. He has achieved notable success teaching dancing in this city and plans a return next fall to teach again, hoping to meet all his pupils and attract new ones.
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Si. G. Coulter
Hoyt Black
Twofessor
Coulter
Svar
Casoe
City of New Castle Wins Supreme Court Ruling
May 6 Philadelphia. In the case City of New Castle versus Central Telegraph Co. the Supreme Court affirms the lower court decree and remands for a final hearing. The victory limits pole placement by telegraph and electric light companies to city street franchises, notably Jefferson Street dispute. Local officials celebrate the ruling as a win for city authority over utility poles.
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Philadelphia
Supreme Court
City of
New Castle
The
Central Telegraph Company
Common Pleas Court
Lawrence
Varios Telegraph, Telephone and Lectric
Jefferson Street
Telegraph Company
Bell Company
Iompary
Samuel Mages
Cli
Lawrence County Court
Morgan and Schwab visit New Castle rumored
The Courant Guardian Herald cites Morgan and Charles M Schwab of United States Steel planning a visit to New Castle with other magnates. The News questions the report while noting Schwab has previously visited, and Morgan may be in Europe for King Edward II coronation.
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J. Pierront Morgan
New York
New Castle
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Courant-Guardian-Herald
Mill Street Corporation
Morgan
Schwab
MU Street Corporation
New Castile
J. Pierpont Morgan
B Morgan
Europe
Edward II
Horse Sale Notice in New Calth, Pa
The undersigned will sell 49 head of horses at his stables on Highland Avenue, New Chat, Pa, Monday May day at dusk. Includes Drivers, Carriage Team, Business Chanks and Draught Forges, also un Need Fresh Cow. Attendees urged. stock guaranteed. Terms made known at sale. Also ad for red strawberries at Fulton Fruit Market.
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Wighland Avesue
New Chath
Dovelock
P.m
Sharp
N.N. Roghra
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Strang
Treadwell News Co
Oglecates
Tin Workers
A. Riggs
New Castle Pa
Henry Moods
John Og
WLOL
Meete
B. MrHenry
Ington
Constitution
Tinke Boyd
Marting Ferrs
William Myarg
Elwond, Inc
Ernes AleCray
Pax
Robert T. Parry
Avon-more
Fred J. Meiney
Muskecon
Mich
Curuant Jacobs
Edwood
Iné
John L. Somers
Stagt
James MM. Smith
W. W. Jones
Lennins
Tivtos
Kas
J. Sloss
New Czsite
E. Redman
New Kensington
Picsdnha Sheek
Wayneslars
Appleation and Claims
Tiner
Filtvout
Ind Pelter Sheen
Phlburg
Pas Woodson Anderson
Anderwon
Cod Ba Peterjahn
Elc
Andiliges Bend
Tenirden
Mutterhenry
Liwaod
Third Ward Properties
Inna Tor
Sith
M. Mesher
Mary Tite
Tod
Anerson
Erog
B. Ulgel
L. O. Phillips
Fie Bill Aanst
BES Trust
Combine
Prof. Allen
Municipal Leaguers
Morgan and
Schaar
C. M. Schwab
Schwab White
Duluth
Mesaha
Herthiwest
Horse Sale
Fulton Fruit
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