Anthracite miners oppose 17 percent wage award
Discontent rises as Lackawanna Coal Co workers strike at Taylor mine after two firings. Enos Williams says over 10,000 miners idle and reject the 17 percent rise, while John Dempsey advocates seeking further increases after considering soft coal precedents. Calls to appeal to the president grow across western mines.
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Scranton
Taylor
Lackwana Coal Company
Enoch Willams
John T. Dempsey
Avi
Dempsey
Tackawanna Coat Company
Mine Workers in Anthracite Seek Wage Settlement
Pottsville Pa Aug 30 There is no question that the mine workers of the anthracite region will reject the wage commission award leaders said they prefer negotiations to avoid halting business They expect President Wilson to act after reviewing Commission Ferry recommendations and fear a middle ground may not satisfy all parties
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Wilkes-Barre
Clesnt
Anthracite Commission
Wmate
Cooley
Wilson
Wyondig Valley
Ferry
Miers
Helvei
Pottavitle
United Mine Workers
Wheels of Industry Move in This Section
Operators claim the Wis wie Ine creage urged by New Ferry in the minority report would force aviation price rises to prohibitive levels, but mine workers deny the claim.
Mob Hangs Two Black Men Near Corinth Mississippi
In Corinth Mississippi on August 30 Blutcher Higgins and Dan Calicut, both Black men, surrendered after a crime spree. A mob lynched them by hanging from a telegraph pole just outside town, then forced a driver to reveal the jail keys before authorities could intervene.
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Corinth
Miss
Blutcher Higgins
Dan Calicut
Amo
Tutler
A News Help Want Ad Will Bring Results
A brief help wanted notice highlights immediate openings and terms. Positions seek skilled workers with prompt responses expected from applicants. The ad emphasizes clear duties and competitive compensation to attract qualified candidates.
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Ots
Faczmrown
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Frederick
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