Miners Convention to Hear Major Pay Rise Debate
Arriving for the thirty first convention of the United Mine Workers in Indianapolis the delegates expect about 1200 attendees making it the largest labor gathering. Key topics include a proposed wage increase from 10 to 15 percent, arbitration concerns, and leadership on the program with Mitchell presiding and Wilson as secretary treasurer. The meeting will also address reports from credentials and the executive committees and plan for future arbitration and potential strikes.
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Apolln
Ind
America
Hall
Pennsylvania
Latmorte
Dea
Arbitration Commission
Michell
Mit Tn
At Lewis
Wirer Wilson
Agen
Officiy
Provident Mitchell
Sod
Wilton
Sacclamant
Op- Pandidates
Organization
Federation of Labor
Aeral
Michelin
National Woolgrowers meet closes with tariff talk
Kateas City Missouri January 17 The closing day of the livestock industry gathering featured the National Woolgrowers Association annual meeting. Tariff revisions affecting wool hides and pelts were a central topic as attendees discussed industry interests and policies. Eminent Roman Catholic churchmen expected in Waterbury Connecticut January 17 for St Patrick church dedication ceremonies. Cardinal Gibbons to say mass and Bishop Tierney to officiate with other church leaders present.
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Kateas City
National
Woolgrowers' Association
Waterbury
Conn
St. Patrick’s Church
Cardinal Gibbons
Tierney
Hartford
Monument to Von Ketteler to be dedicated in Pekin
The monument to Haron Von Ketteler, the German minister killed in Pekin after the Boxer troubles began, will be dedicated tomorrow with Chinese and German officials taking part. The white marble arch spans the street at the site of his assassination.
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von Ketteler
Pekin
Haron von Ketteler
Boror von Ketteler
Belated St Louis Arrives After Straitened Sea Voyage
The Belated St Louis was sighted off Fire Island and reported in poor condition after a thirteen day voyage. Officers said boilers leaked badly, limiting speed to five knots. Passengers resolved to demand repairs or transfer, condemning the voyage as unseaworthy. A separate item notes Henry Meyer shot in Portland, hospitalized in critical condition.
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New York
St Louis
Fire Island
Hamburg
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Pennsylvanian
New Haven
Eyesael
Gris Jeom
Southampton
Halifax
Marcon
Coal operators lockout miners endangering lives in coal shaft area
Philadelphia reports a coal hearing where President Mitchell accuses operators of bad faith for locking out 3000 miners contrary to a commission agreement. Breakers over shafts risk lives, a move deemed too costly, while law and human safety weigh against money. Senator Smith explains he seeks a majority of representative people for charter change. Pendleton petitions call for direct vote for city marshal and recorder.
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Philadelphia
Mitchell
Cora
Gray
A.W. Nye
Pendleton
City of
Umatilla Coun‘ity
Body of Buck Interred at Simple Funeral
The body of former United States minister to Japan Buck arrived in Washington for burial. The Japanese minister and most of the embassy attended the escort to the cemetery. Colonel Michael led the state department party with General Johnson and Major Romey of the army. Hanna Foraker Grosvenor and Warneck represented the Loyal Legion of Ohio. Buck belonged to the group, and his widow requested a plain service.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Buck
Michael
State Department
Johnson
Romey
Army
Hanna
Foraker
Grosvenor
Warneck
Loyal Legion of Ohio
Massacre Reported of Macedonians by Turkish Guards
Vienna reports 269 Macedonians returning from Kostadt Bulgaria were massacred by Turkish frontier guards. Surrounding villagers flee in terror as residents seek refuge in hills amid the frontier violence.
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Vienna
Die
Kosteldt
Bulgaria
American Auto Show Demonstrates Native Engineering Skill
New York with Madison Square Garden opens the annual automobile show. The exhibit contrasts two years of foreign copying with American originality and technical prowess. Aluminum body construction reduces weight, enhances paint quality, while gasoline cars dominate alongside steam and electric models. Tires wheels and accessories show notable improvements. In sports news, Gonzales remains in unchanged condition with a potential recovery if he survives the day.
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New York
America
Madison Square Garden
Cardinal Gibbons to arbitrate trolley strike in Waterbury
Baltimore January 17 Cardinal Gibbons left for Waterbury Connecticut to arbitrate the trolley strike. M Cabot Dead Paris January 17 M Cabot author of the libretto of the Chimera of Normandy died today aged 83.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Waterbury Conn
M. Cabot
Paris
Normandy
Flat Salary Bill Seeks State Officers Pay Reform in Oregon
Salem Jan 17 Senator M A Miller Linn county introduced a senate bill to place the four principal state officers on flat salaries Governor 5000 Secretary of State 4000 State Treasurer 3000 State Printer 4500 The bill keeps existing fee laws but requires fees to be paid to the state treasurer monthly for the general fund An emergency clause urges immediate effect and no salaries are fixed for Supreme Court officials or attorney general
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Salem
M. A. Miller
Linn County
Senate
Ntate
Oregon
Supreme Court
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Rebellion Reported in Kwang-8 Province Governor Helped Rise
A Shanghai dispatch says Governor Wang Chi Chun allowed bandit activity to escalate into a serious rebellion. The aim was to later invoke aid from French troops.
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Kwang-8
Shanghai
Wang Chi Chun
Grain Market Report From Chicago And Minneapolis
Grain markets opened strong but closed slightly higher with light cash demand and modest receipts. Minneapolis and Duluth volumes compared to last year show declines. May wheat moved up from prior close while prices varied across regions. U S stockyards report hogs and cattle trading with moderate gains and steady sheep. Chicago wheat quoted at fractional gains.
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Coe Commission
J. C
Association Block
Chicago
Minneapolis
Duluth
Tony
New York
U. S
Raid on coal cars draws large Toledo crowd
Toledo January 17 two hundred men raided coal cars on the Wheeling road at noon. They were well equipped with wagons and carried away five jars of coal intended for the Malleable Casting Company. Railway officials strove to check the raid as a large crowd witnessed and cheered.
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Toledo
Wheeling Road
Funeral Train Carries Tongue Remains to Portland
The funeral train bearing Hon. Thomas H. Tongue arrived in Pendleton at 9 this morning and was greeted by Mayor Halley and a citizens committee. A large crowd paid tribute to the late congressman, with a floral wreath presented by 8. H. Foreharaw. The train departed Pendleton at 9 46 and arrived in Portland at 8 tonight.
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Thomas H. Tongue
Pendleton
Halley
Citigens
Tongue
H. Foreahaw
Cee
Portland
Indians in town cause police notice urging orderly shopping
A number of Indians visiting the town were described as ex-vacce rationiste or immunes, with several appearing who were not. Police were alerted and told them to trade and depart. The article notes Indians can reach town but may need to travel extra miles, and reservation frontiers are hard to police.
Dr Marvin's Lecture on Gladstone Delights Audience
Rev. M H Marvin delivered a lecture on Gladstone that drew a large audience. The discourse was praised for teaching beautiful lessons from the Grand Old Man's life in an attractive way and viewed as a valuable educational and literary production.
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M. H. Marvin
Salvation Army Post Leader Assigned to La Grande
Lieutenant Wieman, long in charge of the Salvation Army post, is reassigned to La Grande. The early Christian worker is trusted by the local people for dependable service.
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Wieman
Salvation Army
la Grande
Indictments Aimed At Millionaire Operators Test Law
Chicago January 17 grand jury hears testimony on a coal conspiracy. Jury may return indictments against ten millionaire distributors to test the law or report Tom as breaking the moral law and expose them to public reproach amid freezing conditions.
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Chicago
Tom
Publc
Shaw Urges Uniform Standards at Pan American Congress
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw spoke before the Pan American Customs Congress in New York on January 17, urging tariff policies to boost trade with South American republics. He advocated improving communication, uniform weights and measures, interchangeable currency, and ultimately a common language.
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Shaw
PanAmerican Congress
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Pan-American Customs Congress
Paris Trials Propel Rail Carriages For Faster Travel
Paris reports an experimental rail way tracking by automobile with three carriages to Dijon from Hotel de Ville. The train aims to reach over 60 miles per hour, carrying 40 passengers each plus luggage, lavatory and bar. Propulsion uses petrol and water to power wheels directly. locomotives are replaced and carriages run independently.
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Paris
Hotel de Ville
Dijon
Parle
Nive
Dinner for Secretary Hay in New York City
Secretary of State Hay flew from Washington to attend a Waldorf Astoria dinner in New York hosted by the Ohio Society. The event, set for tonight, drew all foreign ambassadors to the United States and other Ohio dignitaries, promising a brilliant gathering. Cardinal Vacnutelli was named vice chancellor of the Catholic Church in succession to Cardinal Parocelo, who died last Thursday.
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Hay
New York
Washington
Ohio Society of New York
Waldorf-Astoria
United States
Society
Wate
Ohio
Serafino Vacnutell
Sueseanlon
Parocelol
Vannutellila
Leo
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