Crisis in Central Pennsylvania Coal Strike Progress
Reports from Aug 10 describe ongoing coal mine strife in Turtle Creek and Plum Creek with bad weather dampening marches. United Mine Workers vow to press the Central Pennsylvania action while De Armitt pays Oak Hill workers and withholds strikers’ pay. Debs to address Irwin rally stirs operators, with typhoid fears and injunction battles shaping the strike’s next phase.
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Aue
New York and Cleveland
Plum Creek
Spring Hill
Wilmerding
Wall Station
Alex. Dempster
Determination
Oak Hill Tipples
Thompson's Run
Turtle Creek
Sandy Creek
Plum Creek Ming
Patrick Dolan
Pittebure
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
de Armitt
Oak Hill
Altoona
Eugene Debs
Irwin
Mitchell
Gallitzin
Tunnel Hall
Proposed Mine March Averted by Rain at Spring Hill Mine
Pittsburg August 10 A report says the planned march on the Spring Hill Mine of Alexander Dempster was cancelled due to heavy rain at 4 80 Coolak. The action aimed to employ Negro miners to supplant the strikers but did not occur this morning.
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New York and Cleveland Gas Coal Company
United States
New York
William P. de Armitt
Oller
Coalse
Sollera
Virginia
Labor Tribone
Birmingham
Aln
Gre
Bunda
Dolan
Canonsure
Mings
Cyperator Cook
Pittsburg
Spring Hill
Alexander Dempster
Universal Peace Union offers mediation in Pennsylvania coal strike
The Universal Peace union proposed itself as arbitrator to resolve the coal strike with a mediation and conciliation program. In a letter signed by President Alfred W. Love and a committee, the union invites operators and miners and their representatives to use Independence Hall for a commission aimed at a fair settlement. The message urges calm, petition, and prayer to avoid violence and loss.
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Philadelphia
Universal Peace Union
Love
Peaes Union
Pennsylvania
Independence Hall
The
Alfred WH. Love
James Yearsley
Amanda DeVoo
John Branson
Andrew J. Palm
Charles P. Hastings
Blown into the Air in Easton Quarry Blast
Two men Martin Lilis and George Weir of South Easton were severely injured at the Easton stone quarry behind Mount Jefferson when a failed dynamite blast caused a massive explosion. Lillis lost a hand and an eye while Weir lost a hand. both suffered multiple injuries and may die. A week earlier Charles Slexenthall died after a rock slide at the same mountain.
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Easton
Mount Jefferson
Martin Lilis
George Weir
South Easton
Ely
Lillis
Weir
Charles Slexenthall
Safe blown open in Jamesville robbery case
A safe was dynamited at Jamesville and recovered by James Cor yell an Italian track walker who found Pennsylvania rail road bonds and stock worth .00 in favor of the Jeanesville lodge of Odd Fellows. The thieves left about 10 dollars in cash. The act occurred last night with no clues on suspects.
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Hazleton
Jamesville Tenight
James Coryell
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jeanesville Lodge of Odd Fellows
Doctors at Lake Carey
Tunktennock Pa August 10 The Bradford and Susquehanna County Medical Society met at Lake Carey today with physicians from Wyoming and Lycoming as guests About ninety members attended Papers on medical and surgical topics were read and discussed A dinner was served at the Penncliffe hotel followed by a boat ride on the lake
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Tunktennock
Bradford and Busquehanna County Medical Society
Lake Carey
Physicians of
Wyoming and
Limerne
Penncliffe Hotel
Anti Harrityites Win in Chambersburg County Committee
In Chambersburg Pennsylvania on August 10 Thomas Minehart an anti Harrity man was rejected as chairman of the Democratic county committee. All other officials are also anti Harrity.
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Chambersburg
Thomas
Minehart
Democratic County Committee
Ranks of the workers grow as gainful occupations rise
Washington reports a large rise in workers especially women, rising faster than population. Comparative Labor Department figures show workers relative to total population grew across major occupations except farming, fisheries and mining. Authors cite a shift toward skilled, higher status work and greater social mobility.
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Washington
Department of Tabor
Klondike's Only Dressmaker Earns Gold Nuggets
Winiock Washington August 10 Mia Adams of Winlock arrived in Klondike and set up sewing. She says common dresses fetch from 10 to 15 nuggets while a waist without bones brings similar pay. She notes women have gold, selling a bracelet for 5 a cheap pair for 5 a locket for 4 and three scent sacks for 1.50. A buyer poured gold on the scales for luck, weighing 5.40 nuggets.
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Winiock
Wash
Klondike
Mia
Chester Cc
Adama
Winlock
Mother Hubbard
Man killed by powder explosion at New Haven grounds
Philip Parola died after a powder mortar exploded while tamping a flower pot at Bavin Rock grounds in New Haven. Clifford Alanting, 68, was seriously injured when a fragment of iron struck him. Parola was thrown ten feet, his body torn, eyes reportedly blown out, and he died after twenty minutes of intense pain.
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New Haven
Conn
Philip Parola
Powdler
Bavin Rock
Taldys
Clifford Alanting
Parola
Veterans Reinstated at Philadelphia Mint
Major Krets, superintendent of the mint, reinstated thirteen veterans discharged at the start of Cleveland’s administration by Townsend and later succeeded by Krets. The move drew political attention as veterans seek reinstatement after their removal.
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Philadelphia
Major Krets
Cleveland
Townsend
Kretz
Doubt on Guldenseppe's Body Emerges in New York Case
Howe and Hummel for Mrs. Nack and Martin Thorn claim the morgue body may be William Edwards of Emporia Virginia, a Petersburg photographer, last seen June 2 in New York. The valise contains photographer tools and an Emporia paper, suggesting a misidentification.
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New York
Harlem
Emporia
Alaska's Lakes Oil Readily Readily Seep From Coast Springs
T J Hamilton former U S Marshal of Washington reports oil fields near the coast north west of Juneau where oil is mainly lubricating grade with high gravity. It flows from springs along the coast and can be collected into reservoirs but is now wasted into sea and marshy inlets.
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Seattle
Wash
T. J. Hamilton
United States
Washington
Juneau
Trial concludes in murder case from Buffolk Va
The Mary Capehart trial ends with her being fined five dollars and two days in jail. The case involves a fatal blow from a truck jacket during a dispute over a lover on June 24, killing Alice Trotter.
Von Thielmann Named Secretary of Imperial Treasury
Berlin Aug 10 The appointment of Baron Von Thielmann the retiring German ambassador to the United States as secretary of the Imperial treasury succeeds Covet Posadowaky Wehner in waned duties.
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von Thielmann
Berlin
Baron von Thielman
United States
Imperial Treasury
Covet Posadowaky Wehner
Warning to gold seekers in Klondike rush
Secretary Bliss warns Klondike gold field travelers of extreme danger and hardship as 3000 people with 2000 tons of baggage wait at White Pass. He notes 700 miles of Yukon navigation ahead to Dawson City and the river may close soon, risking five to six months of arctic winter in inaccessible regions. Signed C. N. Bilis, Secretary of the Interior.
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Bliss
Washington
TM Hinn
Klondike
Felda
Alaska
White Pass
Yukon River
Daweon City
Pase
T Am
C. N. Bilis
Secretary of the Interior
Electrical storms do much damage in Altoona area
A series of electric storms caused injuries and property damage across Altoona and nearby Bedford county. A woman was shocked and rendered unable to speak briefly, a dynamo burned out at Logan Valley power house, a barn near New Enterprise was destroyed by lightning with 6000 dollars estimated loss, and a hurricane in Greensburg area damaged roofs, barns, trees and crops in eastern parts of the county.
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Altoona
P. H. Shelly
Slice
Logan Valley
Jacob Furry
New Enterprise
Bedford County
Greensburg
KR. M. Dotty
Derry Township
Marshal
Cramp Plant to Arm Alabama at 200 Per Ton
The Cramp shipyard in Philadelphia contracted with the government to supply four diagonal armor plates for the Alabama at 200 per ton. Congress set that price limit, and Cramp indicated it could not cover the full armor needs at that rate. To avoid suspending work and discharging workers, Cramp offered to armor the Alabama at 100 per ton, taking a loss, and the Navy Department sent a letter of thanks to the Mesars Cramp for the patriotic action.
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Philadelphia
Cramp B Shipbuilding Company
Alabama
Cramp
Congress
Cramp Company
Navy Department
Mesars
Possible Lynching in Chattanooga After Woman Sees Looters
Mrs. George Rogers of Bridgeport Alabama reported two armed Black men after a craps game near a woodland. A chase ensued, shots were fired at one suspect who fled and was seized by Rogers and neighbors but not identified as an assailant. Mases pursue other suspects with fear of lynching.
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Chattanooga
George Rogers
Bridgeport
Ala
Rogers
No Orders for the Guard Reported in Harrisburg
Adjutant General Stewart denounces reports that National Guard officers issued orders to prepare for possible trouble with striking miners. He says no official action or even a suggestion to call out troops has been issued from the department.
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Harrisburg
Stewart
National Guard
Peru Congress Delayed Amid Political Moves
From Lima via Galveston dated Aug 1. Peru postpones the opening of its congress fixed for tomorrow to Thursday for political reasons. Telegraphic reports also state the death by drowning of Amazon explorer Fiscar rald and that the government may decree customs duties be paid in gold in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Peru
Galveston
Megia
Steamship Movements and Arrivals Reported
New York ships cleared to Southampton and Liverpool with arrivals including Majestic from New York Solilly Aug 10. 8 30 p m. Passed: Steamer Bt Paul New York for Southampton given ten hours to complete Scilly Run. Expected Needles 6 00 a m Aug 11, 4% minutes ahead of her record.
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New York
Bt. Louis
Southampton
Germanic
Liverpool
Queenstown
Majestic
Solilly
Bt. Paul
Scilly Island
Needles
Malaga Rumor Links Fortune Tale to Murder Victim
In Malaga on August 10, locals recall an aged man who followed the victim from school days to the premiership and recall a fortune told by a woman years ago predicting greatness and a violent death for Canovas and his associate.
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Malaga
Canovas
Deya
Forest City man John Waltz faces trial at Montrose
In Montrose Aug 10 John Waltz, held seven months for a murder tied to the death of Jabez Lemon, claims innocence. He describes the night of the shooting, asserts Lemon shot himself, and prepares for trial with defense by Edson W. Safford as W. D. B. Ainey leads Commonwealth evidence.
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Montrose
Jabex FE
Lemon
Forest City
Jabex Lemon
John Watts
Wills
Watts
John Walta
Waltz
Wyalusing
Jabez Lemon
Poweer
Ufe
Commonwealth
Itn
W. D. B. Ainey
Edson W. Safford
Senator Quay Pleased By McCormick Reply
Pittsburg August 1 Senator M S Quay expressed amusement at Attorney General McCormick s remark on his attitude toward McCormick s candidacy for governor The senator said he was highly complimented that he had made a small man like McCormick seem great in a short time.
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Pittsburg
Quay
McCormick
Belgian Antarctic Expedition Missing Room For Cook
Brussels dispatch reports Lieutenant de Gerlache cannot include Dr. Frederick A. Cook aboard the Belgian expedition ship Belgica due to space constraints. Cook, Peary’s former companion, had offered to join the voyage but was declined.
Gold Find Sparks Excitement at Coffeo Creek Claim
In Trinity Center area, excitement over a drift claim at Coffeo Creek reports a rich strike. In four days, workers extracted gold valued at 68.00. The gold is coarse and found between porphyry walls, resembling molten gold poured into an acre.
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Weaverville
Cal
Aug
Trinity Center
Iicinity
Coffeo Creek
Acre
Woman Sells Husband for 25 Dollars Across Hall
In New York on August 1 Mrs Hannah Robinson 25 sells her husband John to widow Mrs Jennie Gray for 25 dollars after noticing his closeness with Gray. A bill of sale was drawn by a notary and the couple moved in with Gray. Robinson and Gray plan to stay. Mrs Robinson seeks arrest and divorce papers as neighbors call the act unlawful.
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New York
Hannah Robinson
John
Jennie Gray
Robinsons
Scotland
Jersey City
Weeat Forty-fifth Street
Robinson
Mra. Robinson
Greenthal
Jersey
Democratic county convention selects slate in Broomsburg
In Broomsburg Pennsylvania on August 10, a large Democratic county convention chose R G W Kashinka as cochairman and nominated William W Black for sheriff, Alexander Herring for associate judge, George B Homer for jury commissioner, and W A Gerrity for coroner. The delegates upheld old Buckalew rules by a 73 to 20 vote and endorsed the Chicago Platform with William J Ryan as leader of the cause aimed at shifting power from trusts to the people.
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Broomsburg
R. G. W. Kashinka
Hear Creek
Cosen
William W. Black
Rohrnburg
Alexander Herring
Grant Herring
George B. Homer
W. A. Gerrity
Centralia
Hay Convention Opens in Pittsburg With 400 Attendees
The National Hay association begins its fourth national convention in Pittsburg with about 400 delegates and visitors. Mayor Ford and Chamber of Commerce President Bindley welcome attendees. Reports project the largest hay crop ever. the trade committee notes a 4 per ton tariff rate. Delegates tour Schenley and Highland parks as the three day meeting starts.
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National Association
Pittsburg
National Hay Association
Ford
Bindley
Chamber of Commerce
Committee On State of Trades
Schenley
Highland Parks
Two boys wounded after church fight near Star City
Thad Buckler and Jesse Pearson, both white boys aged 14, quarreled during services at Butler church near Star City Lincoln county. They stabbed and cut each other using knives. Buckler suffered two wounds and Pearson was stabbed near the heart. Both boys may die as the minister delivered the sermon and the congregation fled in confusion.
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Hoth
Little Rock
Thad Buckler
Jesse Pearson
Butler Church
Star City
Lincoln County
Buckler
Pearson
Chinese Ambassador Tours Cramp Shipyard Visit
Chan Yon Hoon special ambassador of the Chinese emperor toured Cramp's shipyard in Philadelphia with Charl H Cramp ex Secretary Foster and General C W Williams. He inspected the plant and showed interest in the Japanese cruiser on the stocks.
Montrose Murder Trial And Local Sports Roundup
The morning bulletin notes trial proceedings for a Montrose murder case alongside a day’s baseball results. It also highlights local civic items, town news from Lackawanna and neighboring areas, and community editorials reflecting on societal trends.
Hawaiian Sugar Imports Signal Shift in Production and Trade
Treasury figures show July Hawaiian sugar shipments to Philadelphia reaching 13,441,478 pounds while San Francisco received 21,504,635 pounds. Officials see eastern imports as a sign of growing beet sugar interests in the West and a tightening Pacific market, affecting Western producers amid annexation debates.
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Washington
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Hawaii
New York
Treasury Department
Treasury
Eastern Porta
Pacific Coast
Beet sugar interests clash with Hawaii annexation views
The speaker argues Hawaii annexation may threaten beet sugar producers by expanding sugar from Hawaii and altering rail freight economics. He notes sugar output there could rise, and that water运输 could undercut transcontinental freight, potentially hindering eastern expansion of beet sugar trade.
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Hawaii
East
Austria Wheat Crop Prospects Worsen Amid Floods
A Times dispatch from Vienna reports unfavorable harvest prospects in Austria Hungary worsened by floods, triggering a sharp cereal price rise. Wheat prices leaped from six florins per cental earlier to eleven, with the Hungarian agriculture ministry noting the overall crop is below average and export margins will be slim.
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London
Times
Vienna
Avstria- Hungary
Hungarian Ministty of Agriculture
Hungary
Outcast Farmer Stripped and Flogged in Bowman Ga
A Bowman farmer, John H. Maxwell, was found peering into a house late at night. A local committee ordered him to leave within ten days. after the deadline a mob whipped him with about a hundred lashes. He fainted and was carried to his store, then forced onto a train with threats of death if he returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Constitution
Bowman
John HH. Maxwell
To Wed an American Girl
London Aug 14 announces the approaching marriage of Captain Arthur Hay of the Cameron Highlanders to Hermoline, daughter of Mrs Schentey of Pittsburgh Pa.
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London
Arthur Hay
Earl of Mrroll
Queen's Own
Cameron Highlanders
Hermoline
Mra. Schentey
Pitteburg
Weather Forecast for the Middle States and New Fingland
The Herald reports today that the middle states and New Fingland will see partly cloudy to fair skies with slightly warmer temperatures. Local rain or thunder storms are possible in the northern districts and along the coast, with dered winds becoming westerly and northwesterly. Thursday should bring fair and slightly cooler conditions with fresh winds.
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New York
Middle States
New Fingland
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Mrs. Nack
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P. H. Kelly
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Boranton Tribune
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California
Mrs. Robinson
Kashinka
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Lackawanna County
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