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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1900
Page
1
A large turnout of miners met in Scranton to discuss operator terms. Enthusiastic leaders, especially President Mitchell, drew strong support as workers weighed proposals at the meeting.
Scranton October 12 The convention of striking anthracite mine workers lives began at ten. The 700 seat ball filled as officials entered to applause. President Mitchel counsels moderation urging care to protect workers from employer greed and to weigh actions seriously. Committees named and a recess set for 2:30.
In Wilkes Barre on October 12 delegates from the coal fields debate a proposed ten percent wage increase offered by operators. The convention seeks a unified stance amid widespread labor pressure and uncertain prospects for settlement.
Ents at the convention report divisions over a 20 percent wage increase. Labor leaders expect a second convention before any action, while President Mitchell denies aiming to steer the outcome. About 12 delegates are present as preparations proceed for the first session and public briefing.
The Lipton challenge for the American cup arrived aboard the Germanic in New York on October 12. Secretary Oddie of the New York Yacht Club will consider the challenge at a special meeting next Wednesday, with any decision made public afterward. The Lipton cup for 70 footers is brought by Trainy, the Rainbow winner owned by Carmeline Vanderbitt.
Powell former president of the Order of Railway Telegraphers was expelled by a wide majority after a two week trial. The executive dispute centered on charges of internal corruption and witnessed by an array of counsel and reporters.
Washington reports publish the US France reply on Chinese negotiations. It endorses the past guarantees and urges immediate verification of credentials. The document outlines punishments for the guilty, continued arms embargo discussion, indemnities, and a potential international court review. It also proposes a permanent China coal organization and keeps options open for further talks. Washington also notes first US troop departure from China and White's assessment that US policy was wiser than European approaches.
A reader notes that the international arbitration body formed at The Hague provides the precise mechanism to address the secondary issues between China and the directly involved nations, suggesting it will help adjust outstanding concerns.
W J Bryan spoke to Toledo crowd and then Bowling Green, Findlay, and Kenton in Ohio with large attentive audiences. In Saginaw Michigan he held eighteen meetings across Hastings Nishville Charlotte Bellevue Battle Creek and more, amid party nerves. At Ann Arbor Michigan a wild student turnout sparked clamor and arrests but Bryan continued his address.
Mrs. Philip Hardy, wife of a former London business man, was found dead in her Wabash avenue apartment with a bullet wound to her heart. Letters by the deceased indicated she killed herself, believing her husband Philip Hardy had died by his own hand in New York after a quarrel.
Roosevelt toured Indiana towns from Indianapolis to Greencastle and Brazil on October 12. Crowds lined streets from Southeastern avenue to the courthouse as he spoke to supporters with National Committeeman Harry Werner Mount and Captain W English present. A large parade and reception at the Denison Hotel followed, then continued city events before the special headed to Kentucky.
W T McDonald returns from two years in Alaska detailing curent conditions. Wintering crowds, high coal prices, and stockpiles influence plans for next year. A controversial figure, the tale blends wealth, eccentricity, and frontier prospecting as reports from Nome and Chicago trace economic hopes and peril.
Explosion aboard a Chicago and Alton passenger engine near Carry Tire, Mexico Missouri, blows engine to atoms. Porter John Mason dies. Markey and Wheeler badly burned. several others injured. Fifty yards of track torn up, delays lasting hours. Cause under investigation. Also Burlington collision near Hurlington Nebraska kills engineer F Roberts and injures express staff. Georgetown report notes patient Youtley remains unchanged. court adjourns.
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