National miners vow strike call set for July seventeenth
Wilkesbarre PennJune 18 The national miners convention at Indianapolis on July 17 may order a general strike of more than 363 900 workers and suspend output of 212 000 000 tons yearly. Key states Virginia Michigan and others show strong union strength. majority vote decides.
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Tribune
Wilkesbarre
Penn
National Convention of Miners
Indianapolis
Virginias
Michigan
Call For National Convention Of United Mine Workers
Indianapolis June 18 an official call for a national convention of the United Mine Workers of America was issued from the national headquarters by Secretary Wilson. The July 17 meeting will decide if soft coal miners strike in solidarity with Pennsylvania anthracite miners. Delegates are apportioned one per hundred locals with fractions over fifty. the convention could include about a thousand delegates with voting strength around 1700 to 1800.
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United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Mitchell
Philadelphia
Erie Coal Company
No. 6
Pittston
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Maryland
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
Virginia
Michigan
Miners in Several States Contemplate Broad Strike
Reported conditions threaten a general strike as delegates from Missouri Kansas Arkansas and Indian Territory may back action. National officers resist a full strike and aim to preserve interstate agreements with Indiana Illinois Ohio and Pennsylvania. Ohio Mine Workers oppose a strike and push for a convention to keep contracts. they would support a fee share to aid anthracite workers.
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Missouri
Kansas
Arkansas
Iabian
Cers
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Miners’ Organization
Wilson
Columbus
Ohio Mine Workers
Mtchell
National Board
Ohio Mine Workers’ Association
Striking Miners Extend West Virginia March
In Bluefield on June 18 the marching miners continued their action across the Pocahontas district. Only twenty workers were at Southwest mines today, the largest operation in the field typically employing over six hundred. Browning mines at Pocahontas closed early as strikers advance up Simmons Creek amid reports of ample supplies and a long struggle. payday looms Saturday with few workers expected back.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Southwest
Pocahontas
Browning
Simmons Creek
Black Diamond Anthracite Coal Co Incorporated in Trenton
The Black Diamond Anthracite Coal Company capitalized at 1000 dollars was incorporated in Trenton New Jersey today to purchase the Starr tract coal property in Branch Township Schuylkill County Pennsylvania. Corporators are T V Powderly Edward P Tone and John W Peale all of Jersey City.
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Trenton
N. J
Black Diamond Anthracite Coal Company
Starr Tract
Branch Township
Schuylkill County
Penn
T. V. Powderly
Edward P. Tone
John W. Peale
Jersey City
Soft Coal Strike Debate Shapes Pennsylvania Mines
Pennsylvania soft coal company leaders and local United Mine Workers officials weigh the impact of a possible sympathy strike after President Mitchell orders a national congress in Indianapolis. Some fear a walkout could break existing contracts while others doubt workers will violate agreements. R Peale of Peale Peacock Kerr warns a strike would undermine union aims and threaten its existence.
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United Mine Workers
Sweet
R. Peale
Peale, Peacock & Kerr
Clearfield
Pennsylvania
More Trouble for Lee In New Contempt Complaint
City Marshal William H. Lee faces a new complaint filed with Mayor Low and a Friday appearance before Justice Crane in Brooklyn on contempt charges. Philip Weinfeld alleges Lee and Adolph Titelbaum forced entry to Weinfeld’s office, assaulted him, searched his pockets, and took jewelry and letters. The hearing before the Mayor is set for Tuesday, June 24.
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William H. Lee
The
Tribune
Low
Marshal Lee
Justice Crane
Brooklyn
Philip Weinfeld
Suffolkst
Weinfeld
Adolph Titelbaum
East Side
Lee
Titelbaum
Adelphi Diploma Given To Dying Student Grace Cooper
Grace A. Cooper, a Brooklyn Adelphi Academy student, lay dying at 1142 Dean Street as her classmates received diplomas. She fell ill with malaria turning to typhoid and could not take exams, yet the faculty awarded her a diploma read among graduates. Her father is G Duane Cooper of Cooper and McKee. her brother also suffers typhoid in a critical condition.
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Adelphi Academy
Brooklyn
Dean St
Miss Cooper
G. Duane Cooper
Cooper & McKee, Manufacturers
Gwinnettst
Adelphi
Smoke curbs as Manhattan trains switch to hard coal
Mayor Low censures Commissioner Dougherty for using soft coal at a city pumping station while coal dealers argue hard coal is scarce. Manhattan Railway officials announce efforts to cut smoke by using anthracite where possible, with hearings planned and potential price-based bids to secure supplies.
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Skitt
Low
Dougherty
Department of Water Supply, Gas and Electricity
Ninety-seventh-st
Columbus-ave
de Long
Birdsall
Mr. de Long
Lederle
The
Health Board
Manhattan Railway Company
Sixth-ave
Fifty-fifth-st
Manhattan
Single Shovelful Method of Stoking Soft Coal
Angus Sinclair promotes burning soft coal on locomotives with minimal smoke and demonstrates the method on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway. Rob ert Williams and coal miner Richard Newsam began teaching firemen and engineers to use a light firing routine, reducing smoke and saving coal on trips. A report from S. D. Smith of the Manhattan Railway notes that firemen now use one to two shovels per firing, extending between 155 and 250 miles without additional coal. Lessons from the method may help elevate roads lessen smoke when using soft coal.
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Angus Sinclair
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway
Robert Williams
Richard Newsam
S. D. Smith
The
Manhattan Railway
Merchants Board Discusses Subway Work and Assessments
At the Merchants and Manufacturers' Board of Trade luncheon in the Townsend Building, C. C. Shayne chairing, John B. McDonald pledged to restore Forty second Street between Broadway and Sixth Avenue. The committee noted significant improvements since the initial complaint and will further discuss fair real and personal assessments.
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Merchants and Manufacturers’ Board of Trade
Townsend
Broadway
C. C. Shayne
John B. McDonald
Sixth-ave
McDonald
Harriman's Driver Caught In Westchester Auto Incident
Augustus La Prince the French driver for Olver Harriman Jr was arrested in White Plains after a high speed run through the suburbs. Police say Harriman and Vanderbilt were along with the driver when stopped and a fine was initially imposed but later withdrawn for further examination.
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White Plains
Augustus la Prince
Olver Harriman, Jr
Colligan
Westchester-are
William K. Vanderbilt
Harriman
la Prince
Carpenter
Mr. Harriman
Westchester Ave
Mr. Vanderbilt
Prince
Dunning
Furth
Auto crash injures chauffeur in Boston Post Road wreck
Henry Siegel’s large electric car swerved to avoid a carriage on the Boston Post Road between Mamaroneck and Larchmont, pinned driver Goreham underneath, and overturned. He was badly bruised with internal injuries and taken to New Rochelle Hospital, where doctors expect he will live. The wrecked vehicle was guarded by Siegel’s watchmen.
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Henry Siecel
Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck
Larchmont
William Goreham
New Rochelle Hospital
Goreham
Mrs. Siegel
Orienta Point
Wao
Siegel
Illinois Central plans 20 percent stock rise to 95 million
Directors of the Illinois Central Railroad announce a capital increase from 79.2 million to 95.04 million to fund a second track and expanded facilities. The plan includes issuing 168,400 new shares at par with stockholders given pro rata subscription, reflecting rising traffic and earnings projections through 1902.
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Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Stock Exchange
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Chicago
Board of Directors
Fish
New Orleans
Prominent Arrivals at Notable Hotels
A list of distinguished guests checked into major New York hotels including Astor University of Virginia professor R H Wilson. Fifth Avenue Mrs A S Grant Washington. Gilsey Thomas W Cridler ex state official. Grand Captains FE Benjamin and H D Herkley. Holland House Henry Ives Cobb Edwin E Arnold R G Shaw. Imperial Spencer Borden Jr F Roosevelt Scovel ex mayor D C Robinson. Manhattan Rev P R Frothingham and governor Frank S Black. Plaza Magie Anaziah Brainerd. Savoy Angelo Myers. Victoria Dr W H Baldwin Rome Italy.
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R. H. Wilson
University of the State of Virginia
Fifth Avenue
A. S. Grant
Washington
Gilsey
Thomas W. Cridler
Benjamin
H. D. Herkley
U. S. A. Holland House
Henry Ives Cobb
Edwin E. Arnold
Providence
R. G. Shaw
Boston
Imperial
Spencer Borden, Jr
Fall River
F. Roosevelt Scovel
New Haven
D. CC. Robinson
Elmira
Manhattan
P. R. Frothingham
Vernor Frank S. Black
Trey Park
Anaziah Brainerd
Hartford
Plazaavid Magie
Princeton University
Savoy
Angelo Myers
Philadelphia
Victoria
W. H. Baldwin
Rome
Italy
Silk coats described in Shantung Pongee and black Taffetas
Description outlines 27 inch long coats in silk fabrics Shantung Pongee and black taffetas. Semi fitting with strap seams and double capes. Options include unlined or lined with white taffetas.
Steamer Movements and Arrivals Across Ports
Vessel list reports numerous arrivals and sailings including Camere Queenstown to White Star Lir, Steamer Colorado from Hull, Tuscarora to Philip Ruprecht, Tonawanda to Ruprecht, Dona Marta from Lisbon, Shawmut visiting Caribbean ports with sugar cargo, Nordkyn from Sagua, Bergenseren with fruit to Bartram Bros, Snvg with fruit to Cuno Trading, Ask with fruit to United Fruit Co, Nueces with lumber to Export Lumber Co, Waccamaw with passengers to Mallory, Hamilton to Dominantor Co, Bluefields with mise to Hester, Gulf Stream to William Clyde, Green Jacket to Philadelphia, various foreign port movements to and from New York, Cherbourg, Hamburg, Plymouth, Antwerp, and Naples.
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Camere Queenstown
Moise
Cabin
White Star Lir
Bar
Colorado
Cox
Hull
Baster
Sanderson & Son
Tuscarora
Payne
London
Philip Ruprecht
Tonawanda Bry, Brown
Shields
Eide
Burgermeister Petersen
Thaprich
Swinemunde
Ruprecht
Dona Marta
Marreire
Oporte
Lisbon
St Michaels
Fayal
George
Ae Terceira
Miise
Hagemeyer & Brunn
Decker
Havana
Mise
James E Ward & Bar
Shawmut
Jobos
Mayaguez
Aguadilla
San Juan
Yabacao
Humacos & Vieques
Ponce
Samar
Ask
Dan
Hansen
Fort Antonio
Port Maria
Port Antonio
United Fruit Co
Nueces
Hix
Galveston
Key West
H Mallory
Waccamaw
Fickett
Georgetown
Evening City Notices and Meetings Schedule
Racing at Sheepshead Bar and rapid transit topics head a busy meeting slate. Get Together Club hosts a Children’s Summer Home event in Bath Beach while Ex-President Cleveland attends the Tilden Club opening. College of the City of New York commences at the Metropolitan Opera House. Manhattan College graduation at Carnegie Hall. City Chih and Academy of Medicine trustees gather at No 17 West 43rd. Republican County Committee meets in the evening.
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Sheepshead Bar
Rapid Transit Commission
Children’s
Bath Beach
Cleveland
Tilden Club
New House
Broadway
Seventy-fifth-st
College of the City of New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Sp. m
Manhattan College
Carnegie Hall
Trustees
City
The
Academy of Medicine
West Forty Third At
Sp. mi
Republican County Committee
Broad way Democratic Club meeting and Chautauqua excursion
John Sheehan William Hepburn Russell and Borough President Cantor will address a Broadway Democratic Club gathering and the XXVth Assembly District general committee tomorrow night. Joseph Bowen previews the club, L J Lincoln chairs the general committee. The fourteenth annual moonlight excursion departs next Saturday afternoon from Battery Landing at 1 pm visiting the State Camp at Peekskill with the Tist Regiment encamped.
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John ©. Sheehan
William Hepburn Russell
Cantor
Broadway Democratic Club
Joseph Bowen
L. J. Lincoln
Peekskill
Tist
Battery Landing
Twentieth-st
One
French physician risks life to prove Koch wrong in tuberculosis test
Paris reports Dr. Garnault challenged Professor Koch by inoculating himself with cow tuberculosis from La Villette slaughterhouses. He blisters a forearm wound and uses cow gland poultices, planning guinea pig injections if infection occurs. Clinical results awaited. wife kept ignorant of the risky experiment.
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Paris
Garnault
Professor Koch
Berlin
Leon
Pre Koch
Garnaut
la Villette
Arnault
Theodore Smith
Boston
Mass
Koch
Contractor Ira A. Shaler Injured in Tunnel Accident
Ira A. Shaler, rapid transit tunnel contractor, was struck by rock during an inspection. At Presbyterian Hospital yesterday he showed a little encouragement though his spine was injured and his condition remained serious.
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Ira A. Shaler
Presbyterian Hospital
Two New Collars Announced in Missoula Totonka
Marine intelligence notes two new collars for Missoula Totonka. The miniature almanac lists sunrise at 4 28 and sunset at 7 34 with moon sets at 3 20 and moon age. High tide times include Sandy Hook 6 34 A.M. Gov Island 6 43 P.M. and Hell Gate 2 15 P.M.
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A.M
Sandy Hook
Gov. Island
P.M
Hell Gate
Resignation of Justice L W Russell Opens Court Vacancy
Potsdam June 18 Supreme Court Justice L W Russell of Canton has informally announced his resignation effective October 1. A crowded field for the vacancy forms with candidates including Theodore H Swift Potsdam County Judge, John M Kellogg of the Court of Claims, Vasco Abbott ex Surrogate of Gouverneur and Ledyard Hale ex District Attorney of Canton. Franklin and Essex counties reported potential contenders.
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Tribune
Potsdam
N. Y
Supreme Court
L. W. Russell
Canton
Theodore H. Swift
St. Lawrence County
Swift
John M. Kellogg
Court of Claims
Ogdensburg
Vasco P. Abbott
Gouverneur
Ledyard P. Hale
Franklin County
John S. Gilbert
A. Beman
Malone
Essex County
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