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Newspaper
New Oxford Item
Location
New Oxford, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1903
Page
5
A Carlisle dispatch reports 14 year old Harry Viener fatally injured at Gardners sawmill near Hunters Run in Adams County when he fell against a circular saw. One leg was severed above the knee and he died from blood loss before a doctor arrived.
West High street fore man A G Lau resigned last week and Bert Sanders of Fairfield was appointed to replace him and may move his family here if housing is secured. Lau will return to carpentry. Sanders rented Feiser house on Philadelphia street after vacancy by A S Feiser. Also noted are retirement of John J Baker and wife from Saratoga chip making after nine years and 283400 quarts produced.
The commission report on the 1902 coal strike, signed by Gray Wright Spalding Watkins Parker and Clark, grants a 10 percent wage increase for contract miners and engineers, eight hour shifts for several worker groups, a nine hour day for others, and a Board of Conciliation to settle disputes. The award remains in force until March 31, 1906, with provisions on overtime, sliding scales, and anti-discrimination. The report condemns violence and endorses collective bargaining as hopeful for miners’ relations.
The underad will sell at public sale at the old Hulk farm, mile from New Chester to New Oxford, 4 work horses, cattle incl. 8 Milch Cows and Jersey Heifers, 2 stock bulls, 68 hogs Berkshire stock, 8 farm wagons and gear, Thr esher and Power, hay tools, plows, planters, harrows, harnesses, bells, sheep bells, livestock gear, writing desk, stove, furniture, and miscellaneous articles. Sale to commence 11 a.m. with credit of 4 months on sums of 8 and upwards. Ann E Hulick, Geo Meckivy Clerk, G L Colestock Auct.
East Buffalo New York cattle futures showed active trading with steers and heifers trading around 3.50 to 4.65, cows and bulls near 3.60 to 4.00, calves 5.00 to 9.50, and lambs mixed but generally lower. Hogs ranged from 7.60 to 7.86 with Yorkers and pigs around 7.20 to 7.75, while lambs and sheep saw mixed to lower prices overall.
The commission denounces the boycott and blacklist and urges ending the coal and iron price system. It calls for enforcement of child labor laws and state federal creation of compulsory investigations. It notes mining regions face low wages driving child labor and questions union recognition.
After a hands on site inspection Secretary Moody, Senator Proctor and Congressmen Cannon, Foss and Gillett chose Guantanamo Bay Cuba as the principal U S naval base in the West Indies. They plan to acquire about 20 square miles around lower bay for a permanent barracks, dry dock, and coastal fortifications. The group expected swift land purchases and anticipated joint army navy forces at Guantanamo. The Dolphin then moved on to Jamaica.
Detroit March 23 President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers praised the anthracite coal strike commission decision as a clear victory for miners. He said Pennsylvania anthracite miners have reason to be pleased with the awards and that the commission’s action recognizes the power of the union. He noted the key awards include wage increases, a nine hour day, and improved conditions for miners.
Condensed items report Nelson Morris & Co planning a $1,000,000 plant near Kansas City stockyards with 1,000 workers, Pettebone colliery idle 600, a New Castle man killed, Cheyenne severs winter storm, legislature adjourns sine die, suffrage convention opens in New Orleans, Manila editor sentenced, fires in East Pepperell and others, suicides, hangings, and various menacing incidents. Roosevelt invited to Saengerfest. ships and expositions travel reports. Burglary, peace treaty, accidents, arsons, and political appointments noted.
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