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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
2
Mr. Mitchell considers a national miners convention as West Virginia bituminous tensions persist. Operators report no mine closures or labor changes, claiming abundant manpower and active pumps. Some say the strike will hurt anthracite less, as bituminous coal expands into new markets and risks replacing hard coal in many regions.
A riot between hundred of striking molders and non union workers at the American Steel and Foundry Company in Edwardsville Illinois left five men shot two fatally. A named victim is John Buffington with others injured removed by friends. The clash followed arrival of African American workers imported to fill strike positions as they neared mills in Granite City. The crowd hurled stones and revolvers opened fire as both sides exchanged shots in a narrow street.
Special to The Philadelphia Times from Mahanoy City and Scranton reports Baer of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway rejects concessions or arbitration to end the strike. He says the Morgan interests must surrender, with his direction for a total victory. Non union men are being used as strike breakers while pumps operate in western parts and depots guard collieries amid widespread mobilization and boycotts.
Five hundred men led by a drum corps paraded at Summit Hall amid enthusiasm and no disorder. The old No. 5 breaker, active until the strike, is permanently shut. coal from old workings will move to the No. 6 breaker once the strike ends. Company officials deny using outside pumps or opening multiple collieries and say only current staff operate pumps.
Wrappers This department is noted for its splendid collection of Women's Wrappers and House Dresses and for superior values. Wrappers of percale and lawn in pretty patterns with yoke effect and braid trim 75c and full flounce skirt. Fine Lawn Wrappers in colors with yoke and shoulder ruffles trimmed with embroidery deep flounce. An unsurpassed line of Percale and Lawn Wrappers from 50c to $2 each.
A Detroit shop proclaims unbeatable waist values with ten White Lawn Waists trimmed with embroidery or tucks at 98 cents each. Variety includes black and sheer lawn options, with regular prices from 1.25 to 2.25, all featured as exceptional deals for today.
President Fa hey and assistants praise order in the district and monitor centers to disperse potential mobs. The charge against strikers by operator William Llewellyn of Maus colliery was dismissed by Justice Schwartz. Borough Council declines to enlarge police force unless necessary to uphold the law.
President Roosevelt spent time considering a New York Board of Trade and Transportation proposal to appoint a commissioner to investigate the strike in the anthracite regions. The aim is to arbitrate miners and operators differences. He has not decided on any action yet. Senator Hanna was unclear on the Board’s move, but officials hint he may be asked to undertake the task if a commissioner is named.
Harrisburg June 4 Thomas Harcur serving a three year term in Pottsville jail for rioting at Oneida during the 1900 anthracite strike was pardoned today by Governor Stone. Harcur’s associates had been pardoned last October and United Mine Workers leaders have since pressed for his release. Schuylkill county authorities protested the pardon.
A sensational scene occurred at St John’s Church Worcester as Mary E B Donaher a Worcester Public Schools teacher married Dr Maurice W Quinn of Brockton. About a thousand women hissed and surged around the wedding party while police struggled to maintain order.
Five hundred men hired to replace striking engineers firemen and pumpmen left the city. Soft coal orders for July and August rose to 36 with $1 price jump. Large purchases commanded $7 to $15 per ton while bituminous held at $5. Rail workers show no urge to strike as officials say the dispute may last months and carriers brace for disruption. Pennsylvania coal firm reports engineers and firemen walked out but many reversed orders as flood fears loom.
The Pennsylvania Railroad notes a sharp drop in anthracite shipments and a rise in bituminous coal for the week ending in May. Soft coal traffic Eastbound surges, causing unavoidable weeklong delays. Congestion at freight yards delays shipments on Baltimore and Ohio and Reading Roads.
A Brill's firm car builders serving Sixty second Street and Woodland Avenue faced a threatened strike after six officers of the local International Association of Car Workers were discharged. The union claimed the fir m refused recognition and that the fir e acted without cause. Albert T. Fish, president of the International Association, traveled from Buffalo to Philadelphia to press for a resumption of talks.
A firm stated the six men were not discharged because of union membership but for another cause. If car workers strike, about 6,000 employees including electricians, woodworkers, machinists, blacksmiths, and cabinet makers may halt work.
Workers across Art Square Weavers' Union walkout, demanding a uniform wage scale in all shops. Prevalent firms include Levine & Scott, James & George D. Bromley, Henry Holmes & Son, C. H. Masland's Sons, and W. T. Smith & Sons. Rug weavers near settlement gain 10 percent rise. Stroud's mill grants, prompting others to follow. The stoppage has shut all rug mills in the city and Camden, displacing about 3,500 workers for three weeks. A mass meeting of rug weavers is planned.
An event was held this morning at Labor Lyceum Hall located at Sixth and Brown streets, drawing attendees and local interest. The gathering featured speakers and discussions addressing community concerns.
Boston on June 4 reports the engagement of Roland Worthington, son of the late Customs collector Roland Worthington, to Edith Johnson, a stenographer in his building. Edith lives with her aunt in Wrentham. Worthington, a bachelor in middle life, belongs to many clubs and owns the skyscraper of the family name.
J W Howry a 70 year old man with apparent suicidal intent took morphine in a Kansas City apartment. His home is listed as Boston or Philadelphia and he is described as wealthy. His invalid wife and son H K Howry live in Boston while another son J H Howry resides in Denver. his Philadelphia directory listing is unclear.
In Buffalo on June 4 August Wolf shot Mrs Sophia McGroney after she repulsed his advances. He killed her then shot himself. Mrs McGroney is dead and her husband reportedly lives in Los Angeles California.
James H. Southard, Republican, was renominated in Ohio's Ninth district. The nomination confirms Southard as the party candidate for the upcoming congressional contest, reinforcing GOP strength in the region.
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