Rapid Transit Plans and Global News Summary
News briefs cover New York transit panel deliberations with Comptroller Coler about six billion dollar construction costs. Reports on coal miners negotiations, labor storm impact in Galveston, and a fire tragedy in Pittsburgh. U S Secretary of State Heyl’s health, Chicago Raw Food Society formation, and Chinese and Russian moves in Asia are noted alongside ship and census updates.
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Rapid Tranei Commissioners
New York
Brooklyn
Coler
Galveston
Rank Devereaus
Theatrical
Piergreen
Ala
Greenville
Prattty
Heyl
Washington
Hell
J. Tyler
United States
Shanghai
Bona
American Line
Southampton
Pittsburgh
Census Bureau
Spokane
Wash
M. “Hanahan
Reading Coal and Iron Co offers ten percent wage hike
The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co announces a ten percent wage advance for all men and boys at its collieries effective October 1. The notice urges arbitration of disputes and warns miners to await instructions from the United Mine Workers or local leadership before any action. Landmarks include the union leadership under President Mitchell and notices posted at anthracite region collieries.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Co
Philadelphie & Reading Company
Bert
Sehuyuill
Reading
Mitchell
Philadehta
Bethe
Philkielphia
Eel and Iron
Philadelphia & Reading Coal of Tree Co
Luther
United Mine Workers of America
Reading Coal and Iron
C. B Potter
Reading Company
Scranton
United Mine Workers
Mississippi News Notes and Rail Charter Thoughts
Mississippi items cover a proposed charter for a line from Columbus to Fulton with branches to Aberdeen and Amory, pledges from Leake County, and the listed promoters. James T. Harrison and Newman Cayce of Lambeas and other names appear among organizers. Also includes remarks on Vicksburg National Park plans, Southern Female College observations, pension debate critique, church synod notes, and local civil notices.
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Kasheilie
Copsectinn
Columbes
Fulton
Tawambs County
Aberdeen
Amoty
Monroe County
Or Star
Amory
Leake County
G. E Wilma
JD King AM. Byrd
L. McKar
Philadelphia
Neshobs County
Jas T Harrison
Newman Cayce
Olambeas
LM. Garrett
Presley. Groves
Carthage
J. B. Noble
Fannin
W. T. Height
Louisville
Kiger & Wilson
WM. Aedepron
J. J.oman
Civil War era notes on Jackson and Vicksburg forts and figures
Long, fragmented item reports Confederate movements around Jackson and Vicksburg in January 1863, detailing Capt Kerr and Capt Miller operations, fort erections, and skirmishes on the Mississippi River. It notes sculptor Whitehead, a marble bust for Mrs Stone, and pension inquiries from New Orleans.
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Lowisiana
Arwesteed
Moore
Mississippi
Arontes
Omreistier
Miassaxippi
J. Rietti
Er. Pettwn
Matement
Betts
Menage
Jameary
Apt Kerr
Vicksburg
Viewsberg Sharpelooters
Eitheat
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Sabiehet
Dows
Fred
Vmbesies
Milter
Jackson
George Vm.joran
Smatter
Col Boven
4. T. Whitehead
Stone
Capt Whitehead
Miners Warned to Return to Work After Pay Rise News
Wage increases of ten percent were posted in Mahopac City and nearby areas. Harris and local United Mine Workers officials urged miners to return to work only when ordered by union leaders.
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Mahapoy City
Harris
United Mine Workers
Quiet Day at Wilkes Barre Strike HQ Amid Conference Ambiguity
Mine superintendents kept silent after the Saturday conference in Wilkes Barre. Leaders stayed home while President Mitchell plans a Tuesday visit with an elaborate West Side Park mass meeting to feature him as the main speaker. Meanwhile church notices in Pittston and Wilkes Barre reference temperance events.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Wilkes Barre
West Side Park
St. John’s Church
Pittston
Holy Saviour Church
Curran
Temperance
Germany's Proposition Sparks Allied Stance in China Crisis
Washington reports allied nations including Britain, Russia, France, Austria and Italy remain united with the United States on the German proposition regarding Chinese leaders. Japan may adapt if others agree. Germany’s alternative proposal is under study as secretary may plans return to Washington.
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Washington
Kerman
Britain
Keesia
France
United States
Japan
Che Ie
Awstria
Tialy
Census Feature Explains Census Figures By Experts
Washington preview of new census work highlights expert interpretation of data by scholars from Cornell University and other national authorities. Health and mortality statistics will be analyzed by specialists, promising clearer insights and popular appeal for the bureau’s results.
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Washington
Walter FF. Wikees
Cornell University
Wilen
Cenees Bureau
Unprecedented Trinity River Rise Causes Wide Damage
The Trinity River in Fort Worth continues to rise with no immediate prospects of relief. Floodwaters have undermined the bottom near the West Fork bridge by Newark, washing it away Friday eight. Also noted are references to naval and military figures and a local suicide in Birmingham with a fire-related death in Minneapolis, reflecting a scattered, damaged OCR page.
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Stephen Lee
Vieksberg Military Park Commission
Hickemangs Nationa
Vicksburg
Borth
Comba Orme
Robert S Garnett
Cheat Mountain
Barnard E. Ree
Rall
Francis S. Bartow
Felix K. Zollicoffer
Mill Sprimes
Ren Metalloch
Pra Ridge
James V McIntosh Pea Kaige Wa
Y. Slack
Lea Rieter
Adley I. Gladden
Shiloa
Robert Hatton
Fair Mks
Terner Ashby
Harriacaburg
Richard Griffith
Savage Station
Ulader
Peter Moentain
Same Garland
Je Seath Woantaa
George Bo
George Doles
Bethesda Church
W. E Jones
Redmont
John Gregg
Darbytowen
Stephen Ellott, Jr
Petersburg
Victor J. Thirardy
Archibald Gracey, Jr
Petersburg Trench
John Adams
Franklin
Seb
Gist
WB Grenberry
Frankie
Oscar F. Strebl
James Dearing
High Bridge
Battle of
Frankis
Fort Worth
Tet
Trinnity River
West Fork
Newark
Filipino Emissary Arrives Amid Philippine Fight Talk
New York October 1 An emissary named Lopes, former secretary to the Philippine delegation, arrived in city amid plans with Vic Warren to push Philippine interests in U S politics. Lopes said Filipinos seek peace and influence on American policy, claiming limited parties support. Warren and Lopes planned to meet reporters before Warren spoke at a hotel, while Lopes spoke of allegiance and goals for independence.
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New York
Hinte Lopes
Amd
Toe Ageteahd
Bere Peeter
Campania
Teers
Fick Warren
United States
Roentry
Sherman
Ant
Mr Warren
Leper
Filipinos Quiet After Violent Surge Near Mantle
In Manila and nearby towns calm returns after sporadic insurgent activity and clashes around Mantle. Reports say Filipino forces shelling and skirmishes in Batangas province along the Mus River disrupted by insurgents, with two San Francisco men missing on a business trip.
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Manila
Qeiet
Tate
Altheragh
Paremeyer Seth
Menils
Grieg
Imus
Take Getel
Imeergeet Actikite
Eretinee
Batamges
Mies
Seathamarines
Detriete
Tee Chiens
Johe McMahon
Ralph Vetord
San Francisco
Vigar Aed Geageed
Merther Laren
Igeergents
Navy officers list from Manila voyage noted
Washington reports officers aboard Capt Shiels party at Seats Cree Mariettegee, including Lieut Sepes, Ensign Landis, and Cadet Bon Vieenst. Simpeces, Vincent and others are listed with years of service and assignments to Brooklyn and New Orleans in early 1886.
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Washington
Geeleat
Brooklyn
Landiz
Navy
Sintic
Dewigker
Catet Vincent Bas
Wren
Urleans
Mis Scheme Victim Charged By Self-Styled Collector
A young man in Laree Wisconsin pleaded guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses by posing as a collector for national committees. He was sentenced to one year in state prison after admitting his fraud against several local politicians.
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Laree
Wis
Tim Murray
National Committees
Secretary Hay Returns to Desk After Visit
Secretary of State Hay returned yesterday from a short vacation in New Hampshire and resumed duties at the state department. No official dispatches or notes on China were issued, and authoritative quarters repudiated Devlin's claim of a note on partition. The government has reiterated its policy preserving the Chinese government’s entity and has offered no new light on action toward ringleaders.
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Waington
Hay
Newampshire
State Department
Ray
Devlin
Unitedates
China
Silver Dollar Molds Foiled Chain Mail in New York Plot
Secret Service reports two counterfeit silver dollar molds found on a Galveston bound ship from New York. The case involves F Hayes of the New York Journal and Adtertiser relief efforts and a printed note warning of a broader counterfeit ring.
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New York
Hares
Secret Service
F. Hayes
New York Journal
Galveston
Everet Service
New
Yor
United States
Sayers releases storm relief funds update for Texas
Joseph Sayers of Texas published a statement listing receipts and disbursements for storm relief up to September 20. He notes 1907.06 remaining from Braves River Valley relief funds and promises a full itemized report soon detailing each contributor and expenditure.
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Austin
Tex
Braves River Valley
United States
Tibet
Joseph Saters
Niewerner
Texaa
Collision near Iweshima sinks small vessel Calanda
Norwegian ship Elenda Amt and Ise Maru collide off Iwe Shima. Calanda sinks with 45 passengers and crew drowned. Ise Maru reports remaining at Ilwo Shimi. Calanda, 35 tons, last seen arriving Nagasaki in August from Kare.
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Nagasaki
Japan
Elenda
IseMaru
IweShima
Calanda
Ilwo-Shimi
Calareds
Kare
Oil Can Explosion Damages New York Factory
A large lubricating oil can exploded at Central Union oil works near East 39th Street in New York City. The blast caused damage to belting, machinery and wood in the engine room, with losses around $1000. Firefighters doused the blaze after about thirty minutes of effort. Separately, Elizabeth Johnston, 14, of St. Louis, died of blood poisoning at Lyndon Hall school while preparing for Vassar College.
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New York
Sagular
Elizabeth Johnston
Brooks Johnston
St. Louis
Lyndon Hall School
Vassar College
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