Big coal strike loom as miners debate action
In Wilkesbarre Pa and across the Wyoming valley executives of the United Mine Workers weigh a potential strike. A majority vote to strike could trigger orders to 143 608 miners with district presidents notified and operations prepared to guard property. President Mitchell signals likely action unless conditions change.
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Uaiea Mute Workers OF America
Carective Board
PSN
Mitchell
Moan Gamit
T. D. Mienots
Nanticoke
John Fahy
Shamokin
Thomas Duffy
Kellyates
Serdon
Ther
Com Hess
Lewis
Wilkesbarre
Wyoming Valley
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Kingston
Wanamie
Glen Lyon
Woodwerd
Lacka- Wanna Company
Wilkesparre
Hazleton
Imey
Imei
Local Market Prices Snapshot
A compact list shows varied items with odd pricing such as 1.25, 175, 2.50, 25 and 150. The fragment signals a small ad or market brief listing several goods and costs.
Brisk Charges Fly Over West Side Police Brutality
Former Police Commissioner Frank Moss for the Citizens Protective League filed charges against Chief Devers Inspector Thompson and Acting Captain Cooney over brutality and neglect in handling race rioters at West Thirty-seventh Street station. The probe, led by President York, opened with Elliott’s testimony as officers denied the allegations. Moss sought to cross examine but was denied and then lodged formal charges. investigation to resume Friday. Also, James Morrissey was arrested for the death of James Kerrigan in a Sunday New York Central yard altercation.
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Citizens’ Protective League
Benien
Station House
New York
Frank Moss
Devers
Thompson
Cooney
West Thirty-seventh Street
West Side
League
York
W. J. Elliott
Society For the Prevention of Crime
Ellicott
Elliott
Ludlow
Vice
City Vigilance League
Fa*ter
Murder Charge Linked to 14-Year-Old Farm Disappearance
In Dutchess County, Oswego man Charles Brower was identified by an inquest as the victim found in a Stormville well. Peter Austin, once Brower's employer, is jailed on first-degree murder charges after Brower vanished 14 years ago following a quarrel over farm debt and a threat to claim the farm. Austin reportedly drained the well and moved away years later.
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Arcented
Poughkeepsie
Coroerr Bevier
Matteawan
Stormville
Dutchess County
Charles Brower
Peter Austin
Austin
Brower
Weil
Real estate listings by John N. Clary agent
John N. Clary real estate agent advertises several farms and dwellings for sale near Liberty Pike Yellow Springs and Madison Street. Listings include a 195 acre farm with a 14 room dwelling on West Third, a two story dwelling with large lot on Madison, and two houses Nos 15 and 17 West Third Street. Also noting a Broderick and Middletown Railroad stock and an office with F G Thomas Son Insurance Agents in Frederick Maryland.
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Eres
Ings
Sooa's
Sita OP Leiberty Pike
West Third Street
Broderick & Middletown Railroad
F.G. Thomas & Son
General Insurance
West Patrica Surset
Frederick, Md
Diplomatic Conference Hint on China Crisis Wears On
Washington reports indicate a China related negotiation phase unfolding with ministers and aides in closed sessions. Officials anticipate further statements as European chancelleries delay, while U S deliberates troop withdrawal and settlement terms with China amid uncertain military news from Pekin.
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Chles
Usdate
Washington
Sept. S
State Department
Dloae Tod
Adiee Se
Tettry HU
Adee
Hill
White House
Hull
Atlee
China
United States
Ofvlals
Jowes
Tohia
Chaffee
Pekin
Tne
Woundeusicanon
Tien Tsin
Without Them Defense of Legations Would Have Heenan Inpossible
London dispatches note the Chinese crisis shows no new features with Russia’s actions centered on Manchuria and Pekin, while American aid to legations is deemed decisive according to a Pekin dispatch. Details include German-American cooperation near Pekin, and Conger’s letter credited with aiding defense, drawing congratulations from McKinley.
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London
Vienna
Movin
Russia
Wilam
Santi
Standard
Moscow
Manchuria
Pekin
Egypt
Morning Post
Conger
United States
McKinley
Dr Talmage Witnesses Russian Orthodox Wedding in St Petersburg
Abstracted diary style account describes a baptism and a wedding in Moscow and St Petersburg. The writer notes Russian priests in ornate robes performing rites with oil, water immersion and crowns. The scene shifts to St Isaac Cathedral with massed worship, imperial prayers, and a contrast between rich and poor worshippers.
Hatfield Wreck Jury Blames Reading Railroad Officials
The Hatfield wreck inquiry returns a verdict placing responsibility on Reading Railroad officials and crew for the Philadelphia and Reading line collision that killed 25. It cites failure to observe the five minute train rule and lack of a block signal system, condemning Engineer Davis Conductor Shelby and others for neglect of duty and dangerous operation. Wellington Rasenberry, Montgomery representative, remains critically injured and under three doctors care.
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Conway
Philadelphia and Reading
Tailroa
Enemier
John Dalla
Thomas Shelby
Bethlehem
Davis
Benners
Souderton
Shelby
Bercher
Corier McGlathery
Wale
Wellington Rasenberry
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Montgomery County
Hatfield
Population growth in 54 cities tops 14 million people
Washington reports 54 cities show a combined population of 14,645,711 in 1900, up 27.9 percent per city from 11,150,045 in 1890. The census bureau notes methodological differences, arguing the overall gain percent appears larger at 31.33 but reflects calculation approach rather than actual growth.
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Washington
Sept. O
Bareas
Census Bureau
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Smith Brothers
J. Frank Pawel
Frederick
Baltimore
Roosevelt
Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand Street
Powers
Michigan
Col. Roosevelt
Bar City
Hastings
Syrap Hes
Barisan Bev
California
Sam Francisco
Louisville
Icy
Ebert & Sons
Bart Maze
Dayton
Clothis
Clothia Wrin
Inene
A.G. Quynn &Co
Patrick Street
Catre
Baihaies Warras
Jesse Marden
Log
News Office
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Devery
Fortuve Murterer
Fes
James Morrissey
James Kerrigan
New York Central
Barriseay Wee Foond
Buffalo
Oswego
Thomson Kingsford
Kingsford Starch Company
England
Thomas P. Kingsford
The
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Mar’s Landing
N. J
West Jersey and Seashore
Christian Schrump
J. E. J. Abbott
Canghist
Chicago
Secret Service
Illinois Street
John William Keys
Kers
Charles Morton
Charles Sproner
Philadelphia
Alexander
Morton
Charles H. Ferris
Pitman Grove
N. J. Ferris
Nevada
Numiners
Virginia
Francis C. Newlands
Congress
A. L. Fitzgerald
Supreme Judge
Evans
W. W. Booker
Regents of the University
John Dennis
John H. Weber
Richard Kirman
Kansas
Jamaica
Jam
Rai
John N. Clary
Washingtge
OLE Misslionaries
Pensy
Boston
Charlies River Park
Stinson
Archie MecEachern
Hary Elkes
North
Yakima
Wro
Towahe
John
Hartford
Abbott
Charter Oak Park
Lucille
Cleveland
DR. Talmage
Ike
Christian Berald
N.Y
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Mora
Aott
Christ
St. Isaac
St. Petersburg
Finland
Snorisea
Ecclesiastics
St. Semac's
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St, Isaac
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