Miners Hope New Law After Strong Coal Output Rise
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania a special session of the legislature is anticipated as coal production climbs from about thirteen thousand to nearly eighteen thousand tons daily. Leaders including President Mitchell and Vice President Lewis discuss strike dynamics and concessions gained in Pocahontas. A violent incident in Shamokin injures a local official, while Panther Creek Valley operations resume with miners returning to work.
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Tribune Wilkesbarre
Penn
West Virginia
Baer
Mitchell
R. G. Dun & Co
Mitchell S
Platt
Quay
Mr. Morgan
Stone
Panther Creek
W. J. Elliott
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Pocahontas
Ohio
Carroll D. Wright
Mr. Lewis
Thomas Burke
Lawrence
Joseph Klinnick
Board of Commissioners of
Shamokin
Joseph
Pottsville
Anthony Raddiwicz
Ringheiser
Panther Creek Valley
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
No. 4
W. C. Swallow
Senator Quay
Hearings Set as Coal Strike Talks Continue in Pa
Governor Stone fixed next Thursday at noon for a hearing with the People's Alliance of Hazleton on a possible extra legislative session. He will hear all delegations and did not confirm reports of senators in New York discussing compulsory arbitration. If an extra session would settle the strike, he would convene the legislature.
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Tribune
Barrisburg
Penn
Stone
People’s Alliance of
Hazleton
Jay
Platt
New York
Srike
Govenor
Roosevelt boards Sylph after accident escape at Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt sails from Sagamore Hill aboard the Sylph with Mrs. Roosevelt and Secretary Cortelyou, receiving cheers as he departs. Reports note his minor injuries from the Pittsfield accident and outline a busy schedule including a large reception planned for October 15.
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Tribune
Oyster Bay
Long Island
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Pittsfield
Dr. Lung
Sagamore Hill
Jersey City
Craig
Pennsylvania Twenty-third St. Ferry
Murphy
Cody
Oceanic
Pullman
Pennsylvania
Washington
Keifer
Edward
England
Diaz
Mexico
King Edward
U S Forces Protect Haitian Trade Amid Eur opean Interests
Commander McCrea reports that U S naval power guards British French German Italian Spanish Russian and Cuban interests in Cap Haytien during August 1902. He notes a de facto blockade, communications with consuls, and approval of protecting trade while seeking peaceful solutions to the Haitian dispute. The account details Killicks actions and Washingtons guidance on maritime interference.
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Tribune
Washington
United States
Panama
Venezuela
Haiti
Navy Department
McCrea
U. S. S. Machias
Cape Hastian
Hayti
Sam
Republic
Boers Welcome in Downing Street After Talks with Chamberlain
London reports a cordial reception as Boer Generals Botha De Wet and Delarey met Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain at Downing Street. Abraham Fischer conferred with the leaders beforehand. The two hour session, noted for Dutch interpretations, will be released later in a Blue Book.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Vereeniging
Vaal
Chamberlain
Fischer
Lee
Grant
Appomattox
Botha
de Wet
Delarey
Downing Street
Colonial Office
Abraham Fischer
Lord Kitchener
Lord Onslow
Mr. Chamberlain
Colonial Secretary's Office
Roosevelt Begins Southern Tour with Chattanooga as Target
President Roosevelt starts his Southern itinerary in Washington amid cheers and well wishers after a Pittsfield accident scare. He travels by special Baltimore and Ohio train to Knoxville and Chattanooga with stops planned in Wheeling and Asheville, attends a firemen’s convention, and plans church services and battleground visits.
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Washington
Baltimore and Ohio
Roosevelt
Chattanooga
Tenn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Oyster Bay
Hitchcock
Wilkie
Secret Service
Cowles
Cortelyou
Civil Service
Garfield
Pittsfield
Battle of
San Juan
W. M. Johnson
New England
B. Hiege
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
L. 8. Brown
Southern Railway
Wheeling
W. Va
Knoxville
Battlegrounds
Conference aids Boer War prisoners with rescue funds
A coalition of German and Irish societies in New York Philadelphia Boston Providence and other cities met at 271 Broadway to organize relief for Boer War prisoners held by the British and denied safe passage home. Michael F. Hearn of Westfield Mass provided missing prisoner data and John L. Ganno of Providence said Clan-na-Gael had sent funds to help twelve Irish Brigade members and others abroad reach safety.
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New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Providence
Broadway
South Africa
Michael F. Hearn
Westfield
Mass
Ceylon
John L. Ganno
R. I
Johannesburg
Blake
Clan-na-Gael
Kagamo
Hearn
India
Clan-na- Gael
Sheldon Likely as Odell Running Mate in GOP Ticket
Senator Platt and Colone Dunn of the Republican State Committee say banker George R. Sheldon of 2 Wall Street, treasurer of the County Committee, is likely to be Odell’s vice presidential pick. Sheldon told reporters he will consider nomination and may accept if the convention agrees, though he does not desire the spot. Sam 1 George W. Dunn.
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H. Killick
Haytian
Sepe Haytien
United States
Cape Haytien
Cape Haytten
Platt
Colone
Republican State Committee
George R. Sheldon
Wallst
Republican County Committee
Odell
Sheldon
Dunn
Sam
George W. Dunn
Prospective New York GOP Nominees Talk Plank and Chair
A banker with ties to several banks discusses possible candidacy and Albany life, praising Governor Odell and weighing acceptance if it strengthens the ticket. Senator Platt weighs Sheldon as a strong candidate and hints at Colonel Norman S. Dike. The temporary convention chairmanship sparks GOP friction with Quigg favored by some, while Odell allies back Woodruff or Dunn.
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Odell
Albany
Senator Platt
Mr. Sheldon
Sheldon
Norman S. Dike
Quigg
Dunn
Platt
Buffalo
John G. Wickster
Erie County
Mr. Platt
Quigs
Woodruff
Dumn
Albany Rivalry Shapes New York Lt Governor Nominations
Republican leaders in Albany discuss a New York County choice George R. Sheldon for Lieutenant Governor with Governor Odell praising Sheldon’s qualities. Erie County favors John G. Wickser for State Treasurer while Odell and Bond seek renomination. Nathan L. Miller aims for State Controller and Judge William E. Werner is eyed for the Court of Appeals.
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Albany
New York
George R. Sheldon
New York County
Odell
Sheldon
Erie County
John G. Wickser
Buffalo
Bond
Nathan L. Miller
William E. Werner
Rochester
Court of Appeals
Gray
Odell Missed Registration at Fifth Avenue Hotel
Governor Odell did not register at the Fifth Avenue Hotel as expected last night. Senator Platt and Colonel Dunn anticipate a meeting with him there today.
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Odell
Fifth Avenue
Senator Platt
Colonel Dunn
Negotiations for Defenders to Build Amercia’s Cup Sloop
Bristol Sept 5 New York Yacht Club negotiates with the Herreshoffs to order a foot sloop to defend the America’s Cup. John Herreshoff and a syndicate headed by J Pierpont Morgan have met, with another New York gathering planned. Plans include new shops and a covered passage for frame transfer and innovative construction features. The piece notes the stir in Herreshoff works and upcoming building expansions.
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Bristol
R. I
New-York Yacht Club
Herreshoffs
John Herreshoff
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
Herreshoff
Naval battle at Newport Fort Adams Fort Greble holds fire
Admiral Higginson's fleet rapid fire guns at Fort Adams and Wetherill near Newport harbor. Brooklyn led five ships to harbor mouth before searchlights revealed them. Forts Adams Br. broadside response. Fleet then withdrew toward Block Island. Puritan Indiana not seen.
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Newport
R. I
Higginson
Adams
Wetherill
Brooklyn
Fort Adams
Olympia
Fort Greble
Point Judith
Kearsarge
Massachusetts
Alabama
Indiana
Montgomery
Puritan
Mayflower
Scorpion
Hist
Leyden
Score Pion
Rhode Island
Brenton
Newport Harbor
W. H. Emery
West Island
Newport attacked by nine ships in feigned War game action
Eleven ships under Rear Admiral Higginson attacked Newport Narragansett Bay and Price's Neck Signal Station in a staged assault. The plan aimed to shell Fort Adams Fort Wetherill and the torpedo training stations while bombarding the city. No vessels were lost and the fleet withdrew after about seven and a half hours of activity.
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Newport
R. I
Higginson
Narragansett Pier
Price's Neck
Seaconnet River
Montgomery
Fort Adams
Massachusetts
Diana
Seaconner Bay
Newport Harbor
Fort Wetherill
Fort Greble
Dutch Island
Narragansett Bay
Brooklyn
Olympia
H. C. Hasbrouck
Peoria
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