Labor unions and contract law debated after Homestead
A Wilkes Barre Register report discusses Chauncey Black's plan to charter labor unions, the legal weaknesses of unions as noncorporate bodies, and the implications for contracts with mine operators. It surveys possible arbitration, risks of nonperformance, and the need for individual integrity in honoring agreements amid industrial strife. The piece also notes political angles and local remarks on the coal strike and related public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey F. Black
Black
Tancaster Examiner
Jesus
Tabor
Altany
Ita
Dream
Everest
Morrison's
Old
Jcarme
Congress
Industral Ml
Anther
John Mitchell
U.M. W
There Is Failure of Strength to Do and Endure
Fragmented OCR text describes a patient’s weakened body and impaired vital functions. It mentions a medicine to strengthen the stomach, improve digestion, and restore appetite and weight. The text hints at promises of cure and the need to begin treatment today.
President Mitchells Letter of Acceptance in Coal Strike
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania October 16 1902 letter from John Mitchell President United Mine Workers of America to President Theodore Roosevelt urging acceptance of a commission for arbitration of the anthracite coal strike. Mitchell details negotiations, asserts workers’ willingness to cooperate, defends union’s record, and supports broadening the commission to ensure a fair hearing and lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Washington, D. C
Bridadier
John M Wilton
H.W. Parker
George Gray
EH Clark
Thomas J. J. Watkins
John L. Spaulding
Carroll D. Wright
United Mine Workers of America
Gers
Eminent
Nerve Pills Promoted by Dr A W Chase
The ad touts Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a cure for unstrung nerves and over sensitivity. It claims well known city figures endorse the product and promises rest, quiet, strength, and steadiness from the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
Great Britain's Strength Trade Returns Highlight Health Link
Powerful trade data reveal how Britain's wealth ties to population health and vitality. The piece urges regular care to avert digestive and nervous ailments, claiming a tonic can prevent flatulence indigestion and related illnesses, promising satisfactory results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Over the Tea Cups and the Mellow Days
A fragmented clipping mentions Bishop John Lancaster Spalding appointed by President Roosevelt to the Anthracite Commission, plus assorted remarks: John W. Street’s arrest clarifications, Reading Cal quartz street paving claims, Eugene Field Day plans, and Dr H C Wood’s US appointment to a Brussels medical convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lancaster Spalding
Roosevelt
H. C. Wood
Philadelphia
United States
Brussels
Woo
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Pittston
Pittston, Lamerne Co
William Joseph Peck
the Gazette
Covertor
William M. Brown
Lawn
Isaac B, Brown
County
Enry W. Palmer
John Williamson
Vate
Register
John Mainwaring
John M
Rlymoutt
Loais Larive
Ghongh F. Ross
Latern
Lewis Smith
Pattison
Clevel
Wilkesbarre Record
Sen‘Quay
Hee
J Quay
Rooevelt
Jaraw
Farrer, Peck & Roberts
West Pittston
Nickel Plate Railroad
Boston
New York State
Weat Shore
Rotterdam
Tunetion
Utica
Syracuse
Rocheter
Main
Buffalo
N.Y
Ismfwst
General Missionary Convention
Hood
Mitchell
C United
Coal Road
Xray
Philippines
United Mine Workers of
Amert
United Mine
Workers of America
Stern
Torrow
Peratore
Dr. A. W. Chic Medicine Co
Washington St
Buffalo, N. Y
Gordon's Druy Store
Andy
Dany
Maloney
John W. Street
Mount Vernon
Evansville
Reading
Cal
Cate
Missouri
Eugene
Piatto Saa
Pibreets
Toes Eevee
Nase
Hess
Guyer
Fay
Water Street Hatter
Business Directory
Arronvce
Te Moses
Ewan
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