Coal strike commission opens in Washington amid miner and operator disputes
The anthracite coal strike commission met in Washington with all members present. Mitchell of the United Mine Workers and Fahy addressed for the miners, while Baer and other operators attended. Proceedings included plans to visit mines in Scranton and to file statements. a photo session preceded formal remarks. Output in the anthracite region rose as mines reopened, with about 91,000 workers back at work and 120,000 tons produced Saturday amid ongoing resumption efforts.
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Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fident Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Fahy
Dent Baer
Philadelphia & Re
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F Pralter
Lehigh Valley
Presdent Truesdale
Lackawanus
Wilcox
Delaware & Hud
John BG. Herr
Preskanton Coal Company
Elk Will & Tren Company
TL. Torvey
Delaware & Judson
Francis J. Cowan
Lehigh Valley Company
Judge Gray
Ile
Gray
Mitchell
Divine Bear
Baer
Thomas
Scranton
J. M
United Mine Workers of America
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Gold Watch for Mitchell in Mine Arbitration
Wilkesbarre Pa Oct 27 President Mitchell met with district presidents Nicholls Duffy and Fahy for several hours to outline his case for the miners. The district presidents approved the plan as he prepares to present it to the arbitration board. Mitchell was presented with a gold badge and gold token yesterday afternoon.
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Mitchell
Recall Edict for Wu Ting Fang Sent to Shanghai
Washington reports Wu Ting Fang the Chinese minister received a recall edict today ordering return to Shanghai by the direct route. He will likely depart within two weeks and becomes minister of Commerce and a member of the joint commission to regulate commercial treaties.
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Washington
Wu Ting Fang
Shanghai
Joint Commission
Young Men's Hebrew Club Holds First Annual Festival
The Young Men’s Hebrew club held its first annual ball and officers’ installation Saturday at Carse’s hall with about 200 guests. A program of speeches and music followed by refreshments and sociability, with installation led by J. Gould.
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Young Men's Hebrew Club
Carse
Four Year Old Boy Kidnapped in Troy Indiana
In La Grange Indiana on October 27 a four year old son of Dr R T Venneman of Troy was abducted while playing near home. A 400 man posse and bloodhounds failed to locate him. The search continued day and night with the creek and nearby water dragged. A stranger in a covered wagon was seen, reward of 1000 dollars offered. The parents are prostrated and wealthy.
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Ind
R. T. Venneman
Troy
Dr. Venneman
Curious Literacy Gaps Between Immigrant and Native Children
Washington census figures show 99.1 percent of native white children born to foreign-born parents can read and write, versus 56.4 percent for native white children of native parents, with gaps varying by region and urban concentration. Immigrant families cluster in cities, while natives remain more rural. future trends depend on newer arrivals since 1890.
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United States
United State
Atlantic States
North Atlantic States
North Atlantic
British forces regain transport after Somaliland clash lead by Colonel Swayne
Hot fighting in Somaliland on October 6 saw the British expeditionary force in dense jungle face a Mullah assault on the right flank. Captain Angus died manning a gun, while Colonel Cobbe and a Somali sergeant held a Maxim. Colonel Swayne ordered a bold charge, recaptured transport, recovered camels, and reclaimed most rifles after a sharp engagement.
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Mudug
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Guatemalan Volcano Eruption Sparks Regional Alarm
On Saturday morning the volcano in the northwestern part of Guatemala erupted with a terrifying roar. Shocks were felt across Paragua, Salvador and Costa Rica. No damage reported locally but widespread alarm persists.
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Nicaragua
Nin Maria
Guatemala
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Costa Rica
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Dies After Short Illness
New York dispatch reports Mrs Elizabeth Cady Stanton died yesterday afternoon at her home at age. Survived by daughters Mrs M J Lawrence and Mrs Stanton Blatch and sons Henry, Robert L, Theodore, and Smith. A funeral is planned for Wednesday.
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New York
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
McKinley Memorial Fund Trustees Hold Meeting
Canton Ohio October 27 Trustees of the National McKinley Memorial association meet at the president Judge William R Day offices. They refuse to proceed with any expenditure until the full 650000 target is raised and sufficient funds cover building and maintenance costs. The fund reportedly exceeds 590000 and a wreath was laid on McKinley’s casket during a cemetery visit. A monument site was selected.
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2Ional McKinley Memorial Association
William KR. Day
McKinley
Peppermint is Cornered in World Crop By Todd Co
Kalamazoo Mich Oct 27 A M Todd company limited has secured 95 percent of the world peppermint and essential oil crop causing a near corner. Peppermint oil rose from 2.50 to 5 per pound with a projected value near 3900 000 on about 190 000 pounds. New York speculators kept prices down. Todd says growers will profit under new arrangement. The present crop is two-thirds usual due to heavy rains and the smallest in ten years.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
A. M. Todd Company, Limited
New York
Todd
KING EDWARD THANKS TO GOD SERVICE AT ST PAULS
London October 27 royal ceremony marked the completion of the king’s health recovery with a thanks offering at St Paul’s Cathedral attended by Queen Alexandra the Prince of Wales and most of the royal family. Premier Balfour and cabinet members joined in the service amid rain and cheering crowds.
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Great Britain
Honorable Artillery Company
Richt
Arthur Ingruin
Finghan Palace
Two Guilty of a Fraud in Cook County Case
Captain Edward Williams and Luke Wheeler were found guilty by a jury of conspiracy to defraud Cook county of 770.17 tax money. Williams faces six months in county jail and a 1500 fine. Wheeler gets two years in county jail and a 500 fine. The scene showed mixed reactions from defendant and attorneys as the verdict was read.
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Edward Williams
Luke Wheeler
Cook County
Williams
Wheeler
Miles Devine
Attorney Forrest
Blodgett of Lake Shore Dies in Cleveland
P S Blodgett general manager of the Lake Shore railroad died today at his residence after a long illness aged 66 in Cleveland Ohio. Italian Railways to Use Wireless at All Stations and on Passenger Trains decided to establish wireless telegraph by apparatus on Italian railroads for all stations and trains.
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Lake Shore
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Lake Shore Railroad
Rome
Governor Yates Severely Ill After Campaign Tour
Springfield Oct 27 Gov Yates is confined to his home by illness after a three day southern Illinois campaign tour. He was placed under a physician's care upon return and his temperature rose to 105 last night. Attending doctors fear a protracted illness but he was reported better at noon.
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Y-V. Yates
Ilness
Yates
Free Trade with Cuba and Americas Urged by General Wilson
General James H. Wilson urged a free trade bloc among the United States Cuba Porto Rico Mexico and Canada to extend U S commercial dominance. He tied the Monroe doctrine to Canada and warned that if Britain oppressed its colonies the United States should intervene. He derided the Teller amendment as silly.
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Wilmington
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Mistook Them for Geese on Geneseo River
On the Geneseo River near Rochester New York Egbert Chatfield shot in a hunting accident that began when Edward Lloyd and his father mistook drifting figures for geese. Lloyd was wounded in the breast by bird shot and Chatfield was hit during the ensuing exchange. Chatfield collapsed at his home after fleeing.
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Edward Lloyd
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Chatfield
Washington settles Panama Canal sale title question
Washington October 27 Attorney General Knox ruled that if the United States accepts the Panama Canal company offer of 40 million dollars the buyers will receive a valid unencumbered title. The opinion following an exhaustive Paris inquiry was submitted to President Roosevelt and runs about 500 pages. On the football field at various campuses results include Syracuse at Yale Bucknell at Pennsylvania Brown 0 Harvard 6 Oberlin 0 Cornell 7 Princeton 21 Michigan 58 Wisconsin 38 Missouri 0 Wabash 25 Illinois 6 Northwestern 0. Duluth October 27 Mrs Graves wife of Col onel Graves died suddenly after thirty one years of charitable work. St Paul Minnesota State Senator John H Ives died after apoplexy. He was 48, a long time lawyer and Democrat.
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Young to be head of Army in next staffing move
Washington reports Maj. Gen. S. B. M. Young will likely become lieutenant general of the Army. Gen. Corbin disclosed the move as Miles plans retirement next August. The pair recently returned from Europe, and Corbin had been discussed as a possible Army head, giving the announcement significance.
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Peculiar Wreck on Iowa Central Road Claimed Several Casualties
A peculiar wreck three miles south of the city left nine cars derailed as an extra freight struck by another train. Injured were Engineer Burt, reman Nelson of Oskaloosa, Brakeon Nowrihen of Oskaloosa, and Winn Doug of Grinnell. Doug likely to die. All were aboard the Iowa Central road.
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Atrack
Burt
Reman Nelson
Oskaloosa
Brakeon Nowrihen
Water Turned Into the New Power Canal Celebration
In Sault Ste. Marie on October 27 the Consolidated Lake Superior company began operations of its new power canal as Miss Helen Clergue, daughter of founder Francis H. Clergue, activated the wheels. The event drew a massive civic and military parade with over 10,000 in line, followed by an industrial pageant of Clergue products and a banquet for 5,000 in the power house.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Helen Clergue
Francis H. Clergue
Miss Clergue
Upper Michigan
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President Roosevelt Quietly Celebrates 44th Birthday
President Roosevelt quietly marks the 44th anniversary of his birth in Washington Vet. 27 amid messages of congratulations from Cabinet members and others in official and private life. Calls and remembrances arrive throughout the morning as well-wishers honor the occasion.
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Washington, Vet
Roosevelt
De Wet Plans Return to South Africa Sail Date Set
London Oct 27 Sen De Wet told the Associated Press he sails for South Africa on Nov 1. He said Botha and Delarey still intend paying a visit to America and will come over as circumstances permit.
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Sen
South Africa
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Delarey
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