Coal Strike Threat Looms Over 140000 Miners
Anthracite leaders say settlement hinges on union recognition as 447000 miners poised to strike across anthracite regions if no deal is reached. John Mitchell states talks failed with operators and National Civic Federation, with district committees meeting in Scranton to decide on May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
National Civic Federation
United Mine Workers of America
Scranton
Penn
Mitchell
Civic Federation
Washington
Committee of the Union
Ashland House
Ralph M. Easley
Easley
Mitch
Itchell
Timmes
Senator Hanna Interviewed While In Pennsylvania
Senator Hanna, visiting Clement A. Griscom at his Haverford country seat, declined to commit to a meeting of the General Committee until a report from the Civic Federation Conciliation Committee is received. He noted the committee’s success in uniting employers and employees and outlined three labor principles: no sympathetic strikes, no interference with workers, and no production curtailment to raise prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hanna
Clement A. Griscom
Haverford
New York
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Conciliation Committee
The
Civic Federation
Mitchell
Washington
Miners Ready to Strike in Pittsburg
Special report from Pittsburg May 3 notes the failure of bituminous coal operators to recognize the United Mine Workers of America. The story says miners will strike. it contrasts stronger organization in Illinois with Eastern Pennsylvania where miners are less organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Indiana
Pittsburgh
United Mine Workers
John Mitchel
Mike Ratchford
Massillon
Ratchford
Mark Hanna
Mitchell
Hanna
Pittsburg
United Mine Workers of America
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
New York Central Tracks Highlighted For Speed And Comfort
The Buffalo Express praises the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad for its track excellence speed safety and comfort of passengers along with scenery and city reach, asserting it surpasses similar lines on both sides of the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
Buffalo Express
Adv
Fear of Mine Strike Grips Scranton District
In Scranton Pennsylvania fear of a miners strike dominates as leaders fail to reach a clear decision after conference. Operators expect a strike while miners believe a walkout is likely. a 30 day truce let producers stock coal for summer. District No 1 officials and Shamokin delegates note the conference failed and hint at planned action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Penn
Civic Federation
District No. 1
Shamokin
Anthracite Strike Looms After Conferencing Failure
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania on May 3 reports say operators and miners failed to reach a deal in New York. Miners support union recognition and fear a long strike unless Mark Hanna and President Mitchell influence a postponement or radical action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Penn
New York
Mark Hanna
Mitchell
Coal Prices Rise 20 Cents a Ton in Oswego
Oswego New York May 3 report says all coal grades jump 20 cents per ton with local dealers attributing the move to orders from New York. A large company is accused of trying to divert trade to Buffalo, which the firm denies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswego
N. Y
New York
Buffalo
Executor Accused in Greenwich Probate Hearing
Greenwich May 3 The final hearing on the estate accounting of Frederick Mead executor of Solomon Mead’s estate featured Samuel Fessenden accusing Mead of contempt and intent to defraud by charging 4 percent plus 75000 for services, 5000 for legal work, 2500 rent, and 3000 for clerical hire. Mead’s counsel argued estate growth to over a million dollars. Judge Russell reserved decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Conn
Frederick Mead
New York
Solomon Mead
Samuel Fessenden
Mead
Henry Stoddard
Fessenden
Washburn, Weston
Darling
Church and Missionary Societies
Joseph E. Russell
New Big Broadway Hotel Planned After Tear Down
The brick buildings at 1204 and 1206 Broadway will be razed to build an eight story fireproof hotel costing about 1 000 000 dollars. Plans by Bigelow Wallace & Co 1122 Broadway. Frances D Alvord bought the property at public auction three weeks ago and C F Throckmorton represents the leasing. E O Roselle likely to become lessee of the new hotel, potentially expanding the adjacent Gilsey House. The design features brick terra cotta and stone with a tiled roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Bigelow, Wallace &Co
Frances D. Alvord
E. O. Roselle
Gilsey House
Petroleum remedy planned to battle mosquitos at League Island
Marines at League Island Navy Yard will sprinkle ponds pools and marshes with petroleum to destroy mosquito larvae and eggs. Col Cochrane in command says mosquitos cause illness in camps and favors the plan as the most effective control method. Marines fear nightly mosquito harassment and welcome the proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Philadelphia
League Island Navy Yard
Col. Cochrane
Persecuted Jews from Roumania Seek U S Asylum
Vienna reports 3,000 Jewish families totaling 12,000 people will leave Roumania for the United States in a few days due to systematic persecution. Also notes Lakewood’s spring season extends to June 1 with golf boating and related activities, and Laurel House and Laurel-in-the-Pines remain open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Neue Freie Presse
Roumania
United States
Lakewood
Laurel House
Laurel-in-the-Pines
Butchers Ring to Unite Trade Against Trust Plan
The Chicago Security and Trust Company has circulated a proposal to unite U S retail butchers into an independent packing and provision company with $5 million capitalization. It would hold stock, establish cold storage warehouses in major cities, and aim to enlist about 20 000 butchers each contributing $250. A 10 percent dividend is anticipated but local butchers disagree on joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Security and Trust Company
New York
St. Louis
United States
Beef trade collapse hits Boston carload arrivals
Boston authorities report a dramatic drop in beef imports with only 12 cars arriving Friday and Saturday versus 75 to 80 expected. Week totals show a sharp decline from 154 cars last year to 127 or fewer so far. Some butchers say local sales are improving while major packers note quiet beef trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Chamber of Commerce
Swift and Armour
Brighton
Beef Trust Case Subpoenas Issued in Missouri
R E Lee Mandal of the State Supreme Court served papers on two packing house employees and four meat dealers in Kansas City commanding appearances in Jefferson City on May 6 to answer questions in the Beef Trust suit. They are accused of being members of the Beef Trust and conspiring to limit meat supply and hold prices. Cheries Armour and J C Dold previously served. Lee will summon thirty witnesses in St Joseph, six in St Louis, and two in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
R. E. Lee
Mandal
State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Jefferson City
Beef Trust
Crew
Cheries W. Armour
J. C. Dold
Marshi Lee
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Springfield
Way to Fight Beef Trust in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh May 3 Jesse K Cope Pure Food Commissioner will be forced to take action against shipments of packed meat into Pennsylvania A pure food law allows fines and imprisonment for dealers selling foods with preservatives James Francis Burke and others demand enforcement against the Beef Trust products They allege Western shipments contain preservatives to allow long distance transport Mr Cope says he will try to force the Trust out if proof is found
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Jesse K. Cope
Pure Food
Pennsylvania
James Francis Burke
Beef Trust
West
Pure Food Commissioner
Cope
Livestock Men Move to Urge Beef Trust Investigation
The Executive Committee of the National Live Stock Exchange met in Chicago on May 3 and urged government officials to conduct a prompt and thorough probe of the alleged Beef Trust. It called on livestock exchanges to act to restore normal trade and confidence, denying the existence of a fresh beef trust due to market size, participants, and perishability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Beef Trust
National Live Stock Exchange
Amsterdam Labor Union votes to abstain from Meat Trust meat
Amsterdam Central Labor Union with 25 locals and 5000 members pledges to abstain from meat handled by the Meat Trust for the next thirty days starting May 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
N. Y
Amsterdam Central Labor Union
Meat Trust
Indian encampment land sale near Congress Spring Park
The Indian encampment property above Congress Spring Park and Canfield Club house grounds changed hands in Saratoga on May 3. Purchaser reportedly acts for August Belmont. price around 45000. Kilmer estate had owned the land for over forty years, with frontage on Circular Street Spring Street and East Congress Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Congress Spring Park
Canfield
August Belmont
New York City
Chauncey Kilmer
Mr.ilmer
Rock City Falls
Circular Street
Spring Street
Congress Street
Mrs Fannie Johnston Van Dyke Ties Knot With Rutgers Professor
New Brunswick May 3 announces that Mrs William V B Van Dyke formerly Miss Fannie Johnston left the Florodora company at the Casino last year to marry Prof. Van Dyke of Rutgers College Faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
William V. B. van Dyke
Fannie Johnston
Florodcora Company
Prof
van Dyke
Rutgers College
Lackawanna Railroad Summer Schedule Adds Suburban Resort Trains
Lackawanna Railroad announces a summer schedule featuring additional trains to suburban resorts to be inaugurated Sunday in mid May. The service expansion aims to boost weekend travel to popular resort areas during the summer season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Railroad
Adv
Actress Plans Return to Stage and New Musical Comedy
The article notes she intends to return to the stage and try her fortunes in a new musical comedy at the head of a company of her own.
Grape Sugar Company forms to dominate U S candy industry
The Grape Sugar Company of Illinois, formed last week in New Jersey with 3 million dollars capital, plans a national candy market entry. It will build a large refinery and produce chocolate creams daily using corn oil and starch, with existing Peoria operations yielding 15,000 pounds daily. Charles M. Warner chairs the company. Co. W. Post of Battle Creek leads the board. E. R. Chapman handles treasurer duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Grape Sugar Company of
Illinois
New Jersey
United States
Peoria
Ill
Charles M. Warner
Warner-Quinlan Asphalt Company
Warner
Co. W
Hungarian suitor plans London wedding to American heiress
Eugen Borros of Budapest, 30, engaged to Josephine Holman of Indianapolis after meeting aboard ship last January. The couple, who met amid romance with Marconi breakup context, plan a May 29 ceremony at St Margaret's Chapel London and expect to split time between Budapest and frequent U.S. visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugen Borros
Budapest
Josephine Holman
Indianapolis
Miss Holman
Josephine
Europe
Borros
America
E. R. Merritt
East Fifty-third Street
Mr. Merritt
Roosevelt
Barros
Oyster Bay
Merritts
White House
Washington
Signor Marconi
Mr. Borros
Paris
St. Margaret's Chapel
London
United States
Severe Nebraska Storm Hits Waterloo to Delwain Corridor
Storm from Waterloo to Delwain Iowa brings lightning wind and heavy rain at 5 pm. Damage unknown but Dewar near Waterloo is hit hardest with lines and wires blown down. Tornado-like ferocity feared in some areas, leaving extensive disruption from Omaha to surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Waterloo
Delwain
Iowa
Dewar
Filtration Plants Nearing Completion in Roxborough
Pure Philadelphia Water reports rapid progress on city filtration plants. The lower Roxborough plant nears readiness with beds tested for water tightness and gravel and sand layers being installed. Other plants at Upper Roxborough Belmont and Torresdale advance quickly, potentially ready for use this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Daniel J. McNichol
Roxborough
Manayunk
Upper Roxborough
Belmont
Torresdale
Steward Louis Mella Engaged by Northern Steamship Company
The renowned Steward Louis Mella is engaged by the Northern Steamship Company to oversee cuisine on steamers North West and North Land. The company is to be congratulated for this appointment and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Mella
Northern Steamship Company
North West
North Land
Arrest Warrant and Market Turmoil Ties Meyer Scam to Offenberg
Justice Giegerich issued an arrest warrant for an unnamed Meyer figure linked to a Webb Meyer syndicate fraud involving stock tips, margin loans, and cross orders. Broad Exchange scenes showed detectives, private inquiry firms, and intense trading in Meyer and Offenbach related stocks as Vanderbilt interests rumored to back Rutland Railroad and market stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Giegerich
Supreme Court
Meyer
Pierre M. Brown
Broadway
Meyer-Offenbach
Messrs. Offenbach
Moore
Elwell
Giegerich
Vanderbilt
New York Central
Rutland
St. Lawrence
Adirondack
Dominion Securities
Hackensack Meadows
Broad Exchange
Offenbach & Moore
Automobile's Ruinous Run Checks Wardburton in New York Trip
Barclay H. Warburton left Philadelphia at 6:35 AM driving to break a New York record and attend the Metropolitan Handicap at Morris Park. He reached Princeton where a horse was fatally impaled after a collision with the railings, then continued to New Brunswick and Newark causing minor crashes before finishing in New York late in the day. He stopped for medical checks and promises to settle for damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barclay H. Warburton
Philadelphia
New York
Metropolitan
Morris Park
Warburton
College
Princeton
R. S. Clayton
Nassau Street
University
New Brunswick
Waldorf-Astoria
Gates Seizes Monon Railway Control Into Chicago and New Orleans Plan
John W. Gates and associates gain control of the Monon by purchasing $9 million in stock to form a Chicago and New Orleans Railway Company with J. P. Morgan & Co. financing. The new system would link Chicago to New Orleans via Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville and Louisville and Nashville with major hubs including Indianapolis Louisville Nashville Memphis Birmingham Atlanta Pensacola and New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway
Monon
Louisville and Nashville Railway
New Orleans
John W. Gates
Sam Thomas
Gates Syndicate
Louisville and Nashville
Chicago and
Indianapolis
Louisville
Nashville
Memphis
Birmingham
Atlanta
Pensacola
St Paul Will Hold Aloof From Milwaukee Lines
Chicago May 3 It is stated with positiveness that Milwaukee and St Paul stockholders will keep the road independent and refrain from combination schemes. They plan to remain financially strong to build a Coast line if needed. About 20 percent stock floats in the Street. 6 percent dividends attract investors. The property is described as financially strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Pacific Coast
Pennypacker Nominated for Governor by Philadelphia Republicans
Judge Samuel W. Pennypacker of Philadelphia is set as the Republican candidate for Governor after a May 3 conference at the Stratford Hotel. Senators Quay and Penrose and Insurance Commissioner Durham supported the choice, marking a concession to anti-machine Republicans. Pennypacker, veteran, historian, and head of Common Pleas Court No. 2, is closely tied to Quay though viewed as impartial and competent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Samuel W. Pennypacker
Senator Quay
Stratford Hotel
Senators Quay
Penrose
Durham
Senator Penrose
United States Senate
Judge Pennypacker
Republican
Quay
Common Pleas Court No. 2
Society of the Sons of the Revolution
Prime Western Smelters Works Sale Reported
A New Jersey buyer, Mr. Cox, purchased a large stake in the Prime Western Smelters Works at Jola Kansas and the A B Cockrill plant at Gas City Nevada Missouri. Reported price is 200000 dollars. The Prime Western is owned by A J Daly, A B Cockrill, and Dr L H Callaway of Nevada Mo. The Gas City plant is owned by A B Cockrill. Rumor says the New Jersey Zinc Company syndicate backs Mr. Cox and has sought options on these smelters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada, Mo
Cox
Adequate Train Service on the New York Central
A brief note discusses the adequacy of rail service on the New York Central line, referencing a Century Dictionary definition for adequacy. The item frames the issue as a standards question for travelers and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Century Dictionary
Arsenal Wins Metropolitan Handicap at Morris Park
An immense crowd braved wet weather as Arsenal from A Featherstone’s stable upset the Metropolitian Handicap at Morris Park. The first turf day drew unprecedented attendance and fashionables, signaling Morris Park’s rise as a premier New York racing venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Park
Arsenal
A. Featherstone
Westchester Racing Association
Sheepshead Bay
Vales
Hills
Westchester County
United States
John A. Morris
New York Jockey Club
Jerome Park
New York
Upset Arsenal Wins Metropolitan Handicap Crowd Goes Wild
A crowd packed the course as Arsenal, a 3 year old outsider, won the Metropolitan Handicap amid rain softened ground. Herbert, the favorite, finished second with Carbuncle close third as bettors weighed the final payout and the day’s surrounding society watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arsenal
Herbert
New York
Carbuncle
R. T. Wilson, Jr
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Hartlein
Epevators
Oscar S. Straus
Committee of Seven
Senator Hanna
NEW Big Broadway
Gilsey
Marines
League Island
Willi
Pecutroleum
Gigantic Corporation
Marconi
Nebraska
Vanderbilt Brokers
MR. Brown
A. R. Meyer
Mooney & Boland Detective Agency
Brown
Webb-Meyer Companies
Kings County
Offenbach & Morse
A. L. Meyer
Long Branch
Ofice
B. H. Warburton
Newark
Gates
Monon Railway
L. and
S. W. Pennypacker
Prime Western Smelters
the Westchester
William C. Whitney
Eminence
Kamara
Clarence H. Mackay
J. E. Widener
Lux Costa
H. T. Oxnard
Dixieline
R. T. Wilson
Roehampton
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