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Miners Vote to Stay Out as Strike Tensions Spread
In Hazleton on Sept 20, about 10 000 coal miners in district No 1 voted to stay out under the wage dispute, while officials contemplate reopening talks with Secretary Luther Wilson. A chamber of commerce committee filed 100 affidavits alleging graft and rotten conditions, prompting Captain May to push for an investigation by Judge Tracey into alleged abuses and possible terminations of foremen or contractors.
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Wydalug Valley
Ecorppiiny
Jenoeh Willims
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Chamber of Commerce
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Wlliam Tracey
Wiestue Bureau of Media Holl and Arbitration
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Dstrict No. 1
Luvens
Washington
Luther Wilson
Hazleton
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