Miners Strike Reaches Bloody Crisis at Latimer
Amid Latimer outskirts a band of deputies fired on a miners march in a deadly clash. Estimates list 15 to 20 dead and 40 plus wounded as deputies, led by Sheriff Martin, used a riot act and volleys to stop the advance toward Latimer.
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Waterton
Latimer
Harleigh
Mike Chessell
Harwood
Frank Cheka
John Staniska
Crystal Ridge
George Kulick
Steve Horsick
George Krese
John Kerlov
Joseph Bobick
John Treible
Ilnzelton
Thomas Hall
J. A. Hess
Samuel B. Price
Sheriff Martin
Martin
Nore
Farley
Ilis
Trazelton
Lehigh Traction Company
Wilkesbarre
Hazelton
Court House
West Hazelton
Latimer's
Harrisburg
Winchesters
Dougherty
Tazieton
Lowman
South Side
Hazleton
Bank of England to hold reserve in silver shocks markets
The Times reports Bank of England directors may keep one fifth of the bank reserve in silver. Governor Senceman declined to confirm. officials suggest the move aims to gauge public sentiment before addressing a US monetary commission. Pall Mall Gazette calls the rumor bold and potentially dangerous.
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Bank of England
London
Times
Albert George Senceman
Associated Press
United States Monetary Commission
Pall Mall Gazette
Equalization of Letter Carrier Salaries Vote Falls Short
The National Association of Letter Carriers rejected a proposal to equalize salaries by a vote of 276 to 251. A bill to raise city class salaries from 1000 to 1200 was being drafted. Toledo won the location of the next convention after a brief contest. Officers elected include President John Parsons and Vice President Conrad Trieberek. Treasury stood at 4762 dollars with a mutual benefit reserve fund approved.
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San Francisco
Cal
National Association of Letter Carriers
Toledo
Mutual Benefit Association
John Parsons
New York
Conrad Trieberek
John F. Victory
Washington
M. J. Conners
Chicago
Treasury
Postal Record
Deadly clash fears as miners and troops brace for flare up
A tense Tarleton scene reports strikers threatening violence against authorities amid uptick in panic. Eyewitness accounts describe doors crowded with foreigners and a police officer's heavy-handed conduct. Dr. Shields warned state troops were needed as miners allegedly used force to recruit others. A dead miner's coat with a bulldog revolver shows the mob’s limited weaponry and motives.
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Tarleton
Mrrtin
St. Joseph’s Church
Aust
Tle
Ther
David I. Shields
McKinley
Shields
Lehigh Traction Company
Malt cheaper than barley would aid big brewers says trust
Milwaukee September 14. Attorney Harry Rubens special counsel for the new American Malting company says the trust will sell malt to brewers for less than current barley prices. Four general offices will operate from Chicago Milwaukee Buffalo and New York with operations starting in October.
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Wilwaukee
Wis
Harry Rubens
Chicago
Illinois
Wisconsin
American Malting Company
Rubens
Milwaukee
Buffalo
New York City
Ile
Weekly Bank Statement Indicates Large Reserve Excess
New York report shows a reserve decrease of 7 million 445 thousand dollars with banks holding 26.68 million dollars above legal requirements. Sheriff Martin and deputies are protected by the militia amid intense public feeling.
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New York
Martin
Desperate Morphine Dose Endangers John Hade in Nebraska
Waterloo Nebraska September 14 John Hade due to domestic strife took morphine and bought strychnine at a local drug store. After talk with Dr Harris he initially promised to live but later attempted another dose. He had a prior murder accusation and divorce proceedings against him. Neighbors found him almost dead and medical staff revived him, yet his prospects remain grave.
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John Hade
Waterloo
Neb
Hade
Harris
Elkhorn
Spain Cannot Reconquer Cuba, Says London Papers
London papers comment that Spain cannot reconquer Cuba. The Daily Chronicle argues Cuba is lost if Madrid won’t face facts and concede. It predicts an American ultimatum may force Weyler’s removal and aid Cuban insurgents. Cuba’s push for independence remains strong despite potential union with the United States.
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Grondon
Spain
Cuba
London
The
Daily Chronicle
Madrid
McWhinley
Weyler
Tiavana
Various 1903-04 News Bits From Across the Nation
A mixed bulletin reports Circassin disabled at sea by a broken shaft Adjutant General Ruggles retires agedly German army maneuvers deemed a failure Gainks Vitvrimmons to meet Corbett in New Orleans Victoria de las Tunas loss exceeds 100 lives Croker shelves mayor bid health concerns Treasury amasses gold favoring greenbacks Governor Hastings proclaims troop measures Guatemala revolutionaries seize Phiza San Marcos Barras kin slain Gompers condemns miners shooting and settlement ends coal strike Sons of Veterans choose Darling as commander in chief in Indianapolis Papal alarm at Zionist push Jerusalem purchase fears Secretary Bliss denies rehearing Orcutt Mey er case near Chamberlain S D South Coast brings $350600 in gold dust Port Townsend arrival Senators Hanna Foraker open Ohio campaign Thurston speaks at Washington Court House Chicago Great Western cuts Kansas City to Chicago fare by 5.50.
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Ruggles
New Orleans
Vietoria de Las Tunas
Richard Croker
Greater
New York
Hastings
Guatenmia
Barras
Gompers
Federation of Labor
Columbus
Sons of Veterans
Indianapolis
Charles K. Darling
Omaha
France
Jerusalem
Bliss
Orcutt Meyer
Kure
Chamberlain
South Coast
Port Townsend
St. Michels
Hanna
Foraker
Ohio
Barton
Thurston
Washington Court House
Chicago Great Western
Kansas City
Chicago
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Martin Roski
Mt. Pleasant
van Wickle’s
Slastings
Phoenixville
Snowden
Pennsylvania
Mastings
Gobin
Schal
Nfazleton
United Hungarian Society
Pottsville
Schuylkill County
Allentown
Philadelphia
Stewart
Letter Carriers Association
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