Letters on mining dangers and labor rights in America
A Philadelphia Times reader argues coal miners face brutal work in impure air and darkness, cites Fraterville and Jeansville disasters, and condemns employer oppression. The letter calls for robust labor organizing, protection of the right to organize, and peaceful action against corporate power amid pending strikes and calls for compulsory arbitration.
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Fraterville
Tenn
Schuylkill County
Jeansville
Superintendent McFarlane
Lght
Avondale
Pittston
Dunmore
Braidwood
Republic
McKinley
Coal is King warned of energy crisis in Philadelphia
In a June Philadelphia letter, Humfrey treads a cautionary path about coal dependence. He cites a 19th century debate on fuel substitutes and warns that coal shortages could cripple mills, transport, lighting, water pumping, and food supply, urging fair treatment for miners amid fears of national disruption.
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West Virginia
Chester County Archive
Philadelphia
Steel and Iron Works
Campaign pledge from M Watkins urges voters to win by deserving it
A June 12 1902 letter from M Watkins in Wellsboro Pa urges the public to focus on real campaign business and win by their suffrages, insisting victory should be earned rather than promised by wind and ethereal forecasts.
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M. Watkins
Wellsboro
Quayism condemned and political reform urged in Pennsylvania
A citizen denounces Quayism and Ashbridgeism in Pennsylvania politics. He calls for an honest ballot and better leaders, endorsing Robert E. Pattison for Governor if Democrats nominate wisely, and questions Judge Pennypacker’s alignment with the Quay machine.
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Commonwealth
Republican Party
Babylon the Great
Robert EB. Pattison
Lincoln
Grant
Cleveland
McKinley
Tove
Roosevelt
A Chance for Democrats in Pennsylvania Governor Race
A Philadelphia Times reader from Wellsboro urges Democrats to nominate Pattison for governor, arguing he has broad Republican support against Quayism. The writer claims Pattison has backing from unbought Republicans and would unite independent voters, while criticizing Pennypacker and corporate influence.
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Philadelphia Times
Pennsylvania
Wellsboro
Quay
Elkin
Pennypacker
M. 8
Pittsburg
Elkin Slaughter
Harrisburg
Pattison
Granger
Standard Oil Company
Railroad and Coal Trust
Senate
Pennsyvania
M. Quay
Palm
Philadelon Te
Platform notes endorse ballot reform and Stone administration
The Philadelphia Times reports a party platform praising a pure ballot, habeas corpus references, and a $33,000,000 treasury surplus postwar. It praises Governor Stone and allies, with criticisms of labor strife and calls for tariff support, while urging unity ahead of elections. A second piece advocates Lucian W. Doty as a clean Governor candidate, highlighting his lineage, education, and character.
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Grand Ould
St. Matthew Quay
Pennsylvany
Durham
Paragraf
Psalm Psalter
Carson Sphoke
Childer
Pinkertons
Sthill
Ashbridge
Governor Stone
Maloney
Stone
Elkin
Cornelius Casey
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Times
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Lucian W. Doty
Westmoreland County
Westmoctane County
Sasee
Bayside colony plans “higher communism” experiment
A group including Mr Luttrell and noted educators from Britain and Canada plans a Bayside Long Island experiment in communal living. The project centers on joint land use, a four-member governing panel, a public fund, and a string of social facilities including inns, a manual school, casino, concerts and gym.
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Bayside
L. 1
Brooklyn
Luttrell
Great Britain
Long Island
Charles Wynne Henderson
Oxford University
W. G. Grantley
Shirivholm
Leicestershire
England
Mr. Ruskin
Ruskin
Questions Answers What part of the United States is still vacant public lands
A compiled Q and A column covers various facts and figures. It notes public lands largely in non-Alaska remain unoccupied, and lists questions on emancipation payments, homestead acres, cotton cultivation, Liverpool to Lake District distance, and other topics including volcanoes in Alaska, coolies in Trinidad, and Alexander Hamilton’s birthplace.
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United States
Alaska
L. B. FE
Liverpool
English Lake District
Wigan
Preston
Lancaster
Oxholme Junction
Windermere
Alexander Hamilton
West Indies
G. H.L. Alexander Hamilton
Nevis
St. Kitts
Antilles
Loratio Nelson
Fanny Nisbet
Fig Tree
National Congress For Farmers
National Farmers’ Congress
Macon
China
A Clergyman Named as Democratic Standard Bearer
The letter writer endorses a cleric as the best Democratic candidate for chief executive. He argues the man is just and upright, would honor his state, and the party should nominate him though he does not seek the nomination. The piece discusses electability and state pride.
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Teem
Chemical coloring in milk raises health concerns
The practice of adding artificial dyes to milk is increasing to produce a rich cream appearance. Annatto is commonly used and considered harmless, but some coal tar dyes have been found in milk including methyl orange. The natural milk color does not reflect cream content, and stopping this practice is desirable.
Paris Whipcrackers Declare Fraternity as a Profession
Paris police have learned of a fraternity of whip crackers who claim recognition as a profession in France. These men crack whips all day to frighten birds away from rivals’ lands and protect farmers with diseased cattle by guiding livestock, claimed as a livelihood activity.
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Paris
France
Demesnes
Sporsman
Americas Enormous Coal Measures Compared With Britain
The article contrasts U S coal fields with Britain noting vast area differences 222500 square miles vs 9000. It states Britain has long exploited thick seams near surface while America remains largely untapped with thinner seams and less dipping. It notes Britain's faults and varied seam angles.
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America
E. Ackermann
Engineering
Great Britain
Resent
Lancashire
Costs to get into society in London by American money
The piece surveys American wealth chasing entry to London society during coronation season. It notes Americans buy introductions, spend freely, and use agents to press their advance, with brokers charging high fees for chaperone services and social placements amid British peers and titled circles.
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London
Geraldine Bonner
San Francisco
Chicago
Great Northwest
New York
Empire City
Jericho
Frederick Milner
Park Lane
Brady
London Times
England
Gate of Eden
Widener Race and Polo Grounds Near Ashbourne Open
The Widener country estate at Ashbourne unveils a premier polo field and race track after two years of work costing 40000 dollars. Plans include expanding 30 acres with steeplechasing and annual three day meets in spring and fall. Engineers E J Kenick and others guided grading and drainage for a level polo field and a half mile race track with sturdy fences and spectator balconies.
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P. A. B. Widener
Ashbourne
Widener
Japan builds ships as Nippon Yusen orders eight ocean steamers
A Kobe clipping notes Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Osaka Shosen Kaisha ordering eight ocean going steamers. Nagasaki Dockyard and Kawasaki Dockyard win four and four vessels respectively, signaling a booming Japanese shipbuilding and mercantile marine growth with yards from Kawasaki to Nagasaki expanding to supply Yangtze routes and overseas lines.
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SS. Lyon
Hiogo
Kobe
Japan Mail Steamship Company
Ner
Osaka Shoven
BE. C. Kirby
Onacohama
Kere
Kawasaki
Osaka
Ishikawajima
Saga
Nagasaki
Saka
Yangtze
Seattle
Orient
London
China
Japen
Shanghai
Hongkong
Singapore
Shanghai Customs
Asta
Tobacco Smoke Kills Germs Discovery
Lt. Dromon reports tobacco smoke inhibits certain mouth bacteria. It does not affect typhoid fever or tetanus but slows the growth of influenza bacilli and related organisms in the mouth.
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Dromon
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Trinidad
Felix Adler
Columbia University
New York Society For Ethical Culture
Germany
Rabi
South Africa
Tacoma
Statistica
Japan
J. T. Howe
Watervliet Arsenal
Albany
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Japan Building Ships
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