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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
1
President Mitchell endorses the plan creating a presidential commission after approving the outline. Miners' authorization becomes the key step to calling a convention and potential strike action.
Washington reports a presidential commission will arbitrate rail labor disputes and set terms for mine operators and miners. Key figures include Secretary Cortelyou, Secretary Hay, Commissioner Wright, and bankers Bacon and Perkins. Roosevelt and Mitchell discussed methods to resume work. an arbitration panel’s sixth member representing labor was added. Public reaction in anthracite regions was jubilant with plans for parades and meetings.
Official announcement from Wilkesbarre states that coal mine wage and strike questions will be settled by a Roosevelt board. President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers will urge a convention of union men to approve arbitration and authorize the strike settlement. The bulletin emphasizes removing previous restrictions and urges public patience.
Baltimore chemist Dr Jacob Metzinger reports a new artificial fuel sourced from ordinary street dirt. Charien A Zipp tested it at a tanning establishment, claiming high heat with low ash and minimal smoke. The fuel allegedly burns efficiently with little waste through chimneys and doors may be kept closed.
Stafford area shoppers see a list of farm supplies and groceries with Evans Bros. offering prices for feed oats hay butter lard cheese sun clear brands like Gold Dust Snow Boy Big Drive Baking Powder Nabob Pancake Flour Aunt Jemima and Jelly Glass items. Local store advertises shoes rubbers and assorted cheap offerings for daily needs.
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