Experiments On Storing Coal Under Sea Prove Calorific Gain
London April 7 reports that British Admiralty experiments show coal stored beneath sea water gains calorific value while open air storage lowers it. Large scale tests will be conducted to address drying issues after subaqueous storage. Pa April 7 a Harrisburg preliminaries union dispute involves George Thompson and a contractor over interference and penalties.
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London
British admiralty
The
Lzher Union
sons’ Union No. 75
Harrisburg
George L. Thomstomemacon
union
biscomer
Anthracite arbitration split looms as operators delay
In New York on April 7, soft coal leaders propose identical arbitration terms to anthracite but swap bituminous for anthracite. J H Winder’s offer is sent to Mine Workers leader President Mitchell, who will submit it to the national executive board in Indianapolis. The union favors a board ruling though operators have yet to formally meet or commit.
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New York
west
Mitchell
Thursda
J. H. Winder
Ohio soft coal
national executive board of the union
Indianapolis
Mitchel
Winder
Newbro's Hermicide Promoted to Cure Dandruff
An advertisement claims dandruff stems from two scalp germs and that only Newbro's Hermicide destroys the dandruff germ. It asserts a permanent cure by killing the germ and offers samples by mail from The Hermicide Co. Detroit with agent Rich J. A. Williamson.
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Newhero
Newbro
Sendie
The
Hermicide Co
Detroit
Rich J. A. Williamson
Fragmented quotation on reform and commissions from unclear source
The text presents a garbled quote about reforms and commissions. It references operators, a plan to print a statement, and concerns over peaceful sections, but the segment is incoherent and lacks identifiable people, places, or events. It does not convey a clear news item.
Independents Meet Opposes Arbitration in Coal Dispute
In Wilkes-Barre a meeting of the Independent Coal Operator Association drew about thirty operators from the region. President F T Ashley led discussions opposing arbitration proposals from President John Mitchell. State police warrants were issued for four Mine Workers guards after a Fernwood demonstration.
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s Barre
independent coal operator association
FT. H. Ashley
Wilkes-Barre
York
Wikes-Barre
Pittston
state constabulary
Wyoming
Meino and
Walsh
United Mine Workers’ organization
Fernwood washery
Phiston
Miners and Operators Split Over Peace Pact in Western Pennsylvania
In Western Pennsylvania independent operators resist a seal demanded by miners amid rising tensions. Meeting attendees signaled intent to join the agreement while others wavering. Pittsburgh Coal Company reports several mines affected as a worker from New Castle is shot and killed during unrest. Police report unclear shooter, while authorities vow to pursue leads.
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Pennsylvania
stern Penn
ing
Pittsburg Coal company
Mormegeahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke company
New York a. Cleveland Gas Coal company
Francis L. Robbins
tie Pittsburg Coal company
aly
Trade agreements debated by labor and industry leaders
In Philadelphia on April 7 the American Academy of Social Science discussed labor life and trade unions. Joan Graham Brooks argued for joint agreements as educative, while A. Bev Smith favored mutual government systems with a joint commission to settle disputes.
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Ailadelphia
Academical and Social Science
Charles Pieper
labor
Bev Smith
Joan Graham Brooks
United States
Imat Igast iz
Brooks
Insurance Trustees Accused in Bribery Probe
Former Mutual Life Insurance official Ficks asserts he is ready to testify truthfully and claims no bribery involvement. He and Fields defend against accusations about improper payments, while a retired executive says records will be produced and disputes over authorization and duties are at issue amid medical leave.
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Weil
New York
York Life
Lasur- Kander Hamilton
Mutual
Dobbs Ferry
rges
Fields
Flo
Arnstees
Martmont
Fiekis sass
Andrew Hamilton
New York Life Insurance company
Judson
Fleeing Vesuvian Eruptions Stir Panic Across Nearby Villages
Reports from near Mount Vesuvius describe widespread panic as lava streams threaten towns like Torre del Greco and Bosco Reale. Ash filled skies, tremors, and explosions fill days of fear while villagers seek safety and prayer.
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Mount
Bosecotrecase
fisht
Bosco Reale
St. Anne
Vesw S
Torre del Greco
jus
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