Wilson Warns Goal Miners Over Strike Threat
President Wilson warned coal miners in a telegram after acceptance of the majority report on miner wage awards. The dispute centered a proposed 17 percent increase for company men and contract workers versus a 31 percent rise for contingent labor. The minority urged no deal without a binding commission.
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Hhigton
Wonta Jn
Ned
Fert
Ihiers
Wilson
Aue Piist
Ferry
Anthracite Cont Commission
United Mine Workers of America
Perry
Declanes
Miners Debate Award Adherence at District Convention
A convention of United Mine Workers Districts 3, 7, and 9 adopts a resolution urging miners to honor an award. The text notes opposition from anthracite operators and questions sincerity of the union amid anticipated protests and political pressure. The article hints at broader industrial tensions and potential continued disputes.
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United Mine Workers of Districts
Aged Woman Attacked Near Lancaster SeventeenYear-Old Accused
Miss Mary Mooney aged sixty with her brother’s housekeeper status reports an attempt at assault near Wakefield. Roosevelt Lee a seventeen year old Negro was charged after following from a general store toward a bypath. He fled when confronted by farmer Babson and was arrested another day at Lancaster County Jail.
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Lancaster
Mary Mooney
Roosevelt Lee
Wakefield
Lancaster County
Wy. A. Thundlton
Misa “Moonsey
Lee
Waketicki
Babson
Inter
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Carty’s Furniture
Patrick Sr
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Frederick, MD
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Max. Kuppemmer
Society
Fashion Park Clothes
B. Rosenour & Sons
Patrick
L. Hargett &Co., Inc
Albert C Palmer Prone, Gaz R
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