Miners Meet on Strike Question Amid Mail Edition
Labor delegates gathered to discuss the strike question as mail edition coverage notes actions by 10 delegates and mentions egates present, outlining the mood and potential actions.
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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1902
Page
1
Miners Convene in Shamokin Seek Peaceful Settlement
More than six hundred delegates representing about 140000 anthracite miners meet in Shamokin to push for a peaceful settlement with coal operators. National Civic Federation head Ralph Easley and President John Mitchell loom large as delegates from District No 1 push for possible strike unless redress is obtained. Mitchell may present letters from operators as a trump card while urging avoidance of a 1900 style strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Shamokin
Pennsylvania
Ralph M. Easley
National Civic Federation
Wyoming
District No. 1
Thomas D. Nicholls
Nicholls
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers’ Association
Mitchell
Hts
John Fahy
George Hartlein
Ninth District
Easley
Labor
Coal stock rally boosts Lackawanna shares in New York
The Philadelphia Times reports a strong coal stock advance in New York on March 18. Lackawanna shares led gains, rising to the top price of the day as investors moved into coal issues after a buying surge following a concerted effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
NEW York
Market rallies on coal miners' convention sentiment
Trading showed 46,000 shares exchanged for the first preferred and 18,000 for the second, each up over a point, with Erie and Delaware and Hudson also advancing a point. Buyers acted on private advices from the coal miners' convention suggesting miners favored no strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Delaware and
Hudson
Coal Miners’ Convention
Simmons predicts Democratic House majority and 1904 chances
Senator Simmons of North Carolina says Democrats will win a House majority and have good odds in the next presidential race. He praises party unity and current issues, but doubts Bryan will be the 1904 nominee, suggesting Gorman as a possible candidate. He notes his fondness for Bryan yet sees a leadership shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Washington
Simmons
North Carolina
Bryan
Brywn
Mr. Simmons
Democratic Party
Senator Gorman
Maryland
Policy of England and America in China Wins
London reports a blue book of 275 pages detailing negotiations with China from March to September 1901 on indemnity terms. It shows Anglo American unity against other powers over China loans, with Russia favoring Manchurian return to Chinese rule and a cautious stance on guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
China
London
Foreign Office
St. Petersburg
Charles Scott
Lord Lansdowne
Count Lamsdorf
Great Britain
United States
Ernest Satow
Pekin
Russia
Hague Court of Arbitration
Manchuria
Forged Indorsement Menaces King Edward Bank Balance
March 18 London report that a forged indorsement threatened the King Edward bank balance by 222 pounds. The bearer payable check, drawn by General Sir Dighton Probyn, was presented at Coutts Bank. The suspect fled but was captured and remanded. he gave the name Alfred Reynolds as his identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Dighton
Probyn
Coutts Bank
Alfred Reynolds
Cecil Rhodes Feels Weaker In Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes showed a slight worsening after a quiet morning. Oxygen was increased as he received sympathy cables from Queen Alexandra, King Edward, and Lord Rosebery. Lord Kitchener requested daily bulletins on his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes
Rhodes
Queen Alexandra
Edward
Lord Rosebery
Lord Kitchener
Mr. Rhodes
Henry Henry greeted by the Kaiser on German soil
Prince Henry of Prussia returns to German soil amid ceremony after completing his American mission. Emperor William II and naval officials greet him as Deutschland returns to Kiel. Henry thanks the United States for kindness and notes no political topics were discussed with President Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Kaiser
Cuxhaven
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Prince Henry
Emperor William
Berlin
William H. Beehler
Marine Guard
Hohenzollern
Guard of Honor
Veterana
William
Beehler
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Saa
Kiel
Canal
Deutschland
America
United States
Percee
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Plymouth
Albers
Scarfpins
Barends
Hoboken
Germany
Brunsbrettee
Kaiser Wilhelm Iit
Keil
Union League
Cleveland Talks on the Republican Party
Princeton New Jersey former President Grover Cleveland, 65, lives on Bayard Lane with family. He discusses recent politics and the canal question, urging careful action and unity within the party. He also comments on arbitration meetings of the National Federation committee during emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Grover Clevela
Cleveland
Bayard Lane
Corre
Henry Watter
Washington
Ma Canal
Tvie Federation Committee
King Edward to Feed Five Hundred Thousand in Coronation Week
London reports half a million poor will dine at coronation event with 1500000 dollars set aside by the mayor. Palace and hotel properties are requisitioned for foreign princes and dignitaries, including the Maharaja of Jeypoor chartering a steamer for travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward VII
London
Edward
Pils Majesty
Belgravia
Buckingham Palace
Grosvenor Square
Maharaja of
Jeypoor
England
Sagasta forms a cabinet in Madrid
The new cabinet lineup announced includes Premier Sagasta and ministers for Foreign Affairs the Duke of Almodovar Justice Montilla Finance Rodriganez Interior Moret War General Wergler Marine the Duke of Veragua Public Instruction Count Humanones Agriculture Montanejas The ministers named are Montilla Rodrigavez and Canalejas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Duke of Almodovar
Senor Montilla
Senor Rodriganez
Interior
Senor Moret
General Wergler
Duke of Veragua
Count Humanones
Senor Canalejas
Senores Montilla
Rodrigavez
Canalejas
Durham says Philadelphia will retain Mint superintendent post
Insurance Commissioner I. W. Durham and J. P. McNichol arrived in Washington to meet with Senator Penrose. Durham stated decisively that the successor to Henry K. Boyer as Philadelphia Mint superintendent will be chosen from within Philadelphia, denying any outside selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia TimEs
Washington
I. W. Durham
J. P. McNichol
Senator Penrose
Henry K. Boyer
Philadelphia
City
Mr. Durham
Democrats on Boer War caucus in Washington
In a March 18 caucus the Democratic House minority debates the Boer war stance. Radical speakers like Sulzer of New York Burleson Ball of Texas are expected to advocate bold positions while the conservative majority plans to endorse the Kansas City convention declaration and not challenge the opposing views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Washington
Sulzer
New York
Burleson
Ball
Texas
Kansas City
Murrell Bribery Case Bond Forfeited in Circuit Court
St Louis March 18 The case of John K Murrell member of the House of Delegates indicted for bribery in the suburban franchise deal called in the Circuit Court today. The defendant failed to appear and his bond of 5000 dollars was forfeited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
John K. Murrell
House of Delegates
Weather Outlook for Northeast States
Fair skies and continued cold across Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware. Brisk north winds ease to variable by Thursday with a rise in temperatures and improving conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Local Weather Report Preview
Fragmentary weather notice notes a U S location with sun and temperature data. Mentions relative humidity and time markers but lacks clear day or city names.
Mask and Wig at Odds With Musical Clubs Over Washington Tour
University of Pennsylvania faculty panel weighs whether to permit the Mask and Wig Club to perform in Washington on April 7 while possibly canceling the Musical Clubs concert on April 3. conflicting schedules, financial entanglements, and personal rivalries threaten both appearances and mix with patronesses and university funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mask
University of Pennsylvania
Washington
National Capital
University
Spangler
Mask and Wig Club
Atlantic City
Chestnut Street Opera House
Lafayette Square Theatre
Army and Navy
Richmond
West Point
Annapolis
Franklin Field
Wyton
Forrest N. Magee
Musical Clubs
T. Truxtun Hare
Philadelphia Times
Hare
Reverend Henry McCook Confined to Bed Amid Illness
The Rev. Dr. Henry McCook of Tabernacle Presbyterian Church has again been confined to his bed. He has suffered from an illness contracted in Cuba while serving in work for the United States Government. Letters indicate his health remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
McCook
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Cuba
Unitedean Government
Teheeee Staeete
Wu Buleas
Magistrate Gillespie III Sees Serious Case Develop
Magistrate Robert Gillespie III notes a serious case proceeding with indications of a key decision. Officials, including the magistrate, oversee preliminary hearings and court actions as details remain limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie III
Robert BE
Gillespie
Million to five million tale in Gates trial
New York March 18 testimony in the John H Parks suit shows John W Gates claimed to have turned $1 000 000 into $5 000 000 in one year through the American Steel and Wire Company deal. Witnesses including former Judge E H Gary detailed stock and profit questions about the 1897 formation and missing funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
New York
John W. Gates
Steel Wire Trust Fame
Justice Truaf
Supreme Court
John H. Parks
Gates
United States
Mr. Gates
Parks
Gerritt G. Ten Broeck
American Steel and Wire Company
E. H. Gary
Guthrie
Steel
Austen G. Fox
Cuba's Status Questioned in House Resolution
Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin introduced a resolution directing the judiciary committee to report on Cuba's political status. It asks whether Cuba is foreign or domestic, whether the U S has sovereignty over the island or people, and where title to Cuba rests. He argues Spanish sovereignty ended and vested in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jenkins
Wisconsin
House Committee On Judiciary
Cuba
United States
Spain
Miles Peace Plan Outlined Capsulated by Mile Plan for Philippines
Lieutenant General Miles returns to Washington after proposing a plan to pacify the Philippines by sending Cuban and Porto Rican representatives to mingle with Filipinos and promote peaceful submission under American rule. The plan also suggested inviting prominent Filipinos to the United States to study American institutions. President and Secretary Root rejected the plan after consideration, with Governor Taft and Major General Chaffee opposing changes to current policy. No hard feelings reported at the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miles
Slippines
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
General Miles
United States
Root
Taft
Chaffee
War Department
Marines Hold First Session In Major Waller Court Martial
Manila March 18 The court martial to try Major Littleton W Waller and Lieutenant John H A Day of the Marine Corps on charges of executing natives of Samar without trial met for its first session. Captain Arthur T Marix Major Edwin F Gienn and Mr Sutro appeared for the defense as General William H Bisbee presided. Marix argued lack of jurisdiction since marines are not subject to army trial unless attached to that service. the panel agreed the point was well taken and General Chaffee will refer the matter to the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Littleton W. T. Waller
John H. A. Day
Marine Corps
Samar
Waller
Arthur T. Marix
Edwin F. Gienn
Army
Sutro
William H. Bisbee
Marix
Garfield brothers named as Civil Service possible appointees
Washington March 18. Henry and James Garfield of Ohio, sons of the late President, are mentioned as possible Civil Service Commission candidates after Mr. Rottenberg’s resignation. Henry Garfield backs Civil Service reform but may decline due to business commitments. James Garfield is noted for strong character and political interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil Service
Rottenberg
Henry
James Garfield
Ohio
Henry Garfeld
James
Dr Thomas Sey Critically In Newark News Item
A clipped Newark dispatch reports Dr Thomas Sey being critically ill with a referenced entry about a work titled Den Bat and notes from March dates. The fragment mentions the critic in connection with Newark New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English
Newark
N. J
Thomas Ss Sey
Flames Devastate Hoboken Piers and Ships in Blazing Fire
Hoboken pier of the Phoenix Line destroyed by fire. The steamship British Queen burned completely. several lighters and the Barber and Rotterdam Line piers damaged. Maassdam and Heathburn saved midstream. No confirmed loss of life. engineer unaccounted. Fire spread quickly from hay and dust on beams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
New York
Phoenix Line
Hoboken
Campbell
Hamburg
Maasdam
Phoenix
Pattison
Tonawanda
Portsmouth
Barber Line
Heathburn
Hong Kong
Rotterdam
Water shortage drives crowds to West Philadelphia springs
A continuous crowd gathered at the Park springs all day as residents sought drinking water. Over the past week water from the Sweet Briar well was unusable for drinking or cooking. About thirty waited at the Park yesterday afternoon, while two guards managed the line to ensure access. Wagons, carts, milk cans, and barrels were drawn into use to haul the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Springs
West Philadelphia
Fire Rips University Dining Hall at Penn Campus
A blaze partly destroys the University of Pennsylvania dining hall at Thirty-sixth and Spruce streets. The fire began around 3 am and caused about $1,000 in damage with no insurance. Water damaged the kitchen and pantry. students will need alternative dining arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
University of Pennsylvania
Spruce Streets
Tal
Aioe
First Shad of Season Nets by Delaware River Fisherman
William Marple, a fisherman, caught the season’s first shad from the Delaware River peer in the afternoon. The catch came with two good sized dsb after the first dip of the net with bait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware River
William Marple
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