Anthracite Market Outlook Gains Attention in East and West
The Engineering and Mining Journal notes attempts to push New York prices up by September and reports a brightening market as labor outlook improves and cooler weather arrives. Philadelphia and Boston show activity, Chicago and Great Lakes regions stay steady, and freight movement remains slow from Buffalo to Duluth. The piece also covers union dynamics and a quip about a newsstand incident involving a golf outfit and a Union News company adjustment.
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Engineering and Mining Journal
Eant
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
East
Chicago
Lakes
Buffalo
Duluth
Upper Lake
United Mine Workers
Coal Drives World Demand Boosts U S Exports
The piece argues coal and the United States will dominate global markets. It notes Britain fears coal shortages raising railroad fuel costs and that Europe seeks U S coal, with transport and harbor delivery crucial for foreign buyers. Anthracite prospects could push mines to full capacity and raise earnings.
Lehigh Valley Railroad Eyes Growth Through New Industries
FE P Cowell of Philadelphia named promoter to boost trade along the Lehigh Valley lines by attracting industries. Wilkes-Barre is targeted for a large new mill as part of the plan, discussed with the local board of trade. A railroad official also visits county fairs to collect grain data for reference.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
FE. P. Cowell
Philadelphia
Wilkes-Barre
Board of Trade
Newsboys Banned From Lehigh Valley Trains
On September 1 the Lehigh Valley Railroad will stop newsboys from selling papers aboard trains. The rule ends a pictorial railroad life scene after an incident where a newsboy tried to sell the president a sealed book titled French Secrets for $1.50. The president was traveling up the line in a train.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Ite
Railroad
Ife
Multiple Rail and Industrial Updates From Regional rail and coal sectors
Mr R P Schilling appointed master mechanic of Lackawanna Syracuse division as F W Willsome moves to Buffalo. Grain rate war possible between eastern carriers from Chicago and northern lines. A large bituminous coal field will open in Westmoreland and extend into Fayette counties, noted as a prime gas coal in Western Pennsylvania. Hillette Coal and Transit purchases a 22 ton motor, replacing mules in Forest City No 2 workings. old motor to slope, new to take its place. England still has 2 billion tons of coal unused, enough for over 66 years at current consumption. Britain and Ireland consumed 157 million tons last year. Master Mechanic Turner notes resignation of Robert Rennie from Lehigh Valley shops to Delaware and Woodson railroad shops at Carbondale-Wikes-Barre region. Over 12,000 people were carried Camden to Atlantic City on the Police Pension fund excursion, 165 carloads in twelve trains. Chicago faces labor troubles with Cook county property tax from 245 to 242 million, signaling civic deficit. William Fisher resigns from Delaware and Hudson boiler works over wage cuts. three engineers receive notices of layoff: Charles Hubbard, William Sherer, James Corrigan.
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R. P. Schilling Haseen
Lackawanna
Syracuse
F. W. Willsome
Buffalo
Chicago Dispatches
Westmoreland County
Fayette County
Pennsylvania
Vnti
Hillette Coal and Tren Company
Forest City
England
St. James
Great Britain
Ireland
Turner
Robert Rennie
South Side
Lehigh Valley
Mauch Chunk
Rennie
Richmond
Delaware and Woodson
Carbondale
Wikes-Barre
Camden
Alllantic City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chicago
Cook County
Willam Fisher
Delaware and Hudson
Charles Hubbard
William Sherer
James Corrigan
Machinery Exports Rise Amid Strong US Tooling Demand
Exports of American tools and machinery show growth despite high iron and steel costs. Saws, hitters’ hardware and sewing machines posted record or near record figures, with electric and typewriter machinery among notable gains. British, Japanese, and Indian markets expand, while the New York Courtward note cites strong demand for typewriters as the sector forecasts further expansion.
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MTA
Sey
ISO
Dod
SSS
SLI Iba
Pritish Antrmlisia
Japan
India
Isda
Ateteloea
ATARI
Din
FTO
Alete
Onporta
New York Courttoovelal
Marella
Amena
Villilivostovk
Rivesli
Twaiies
China
Doan's Ointment Touted For Hemorrhoid Relief
Mr Frank H Green of 495 Tenth Street reports chronic itching hemorrhoids cured by Doan's Ointment after years of discomfort. He bought a box at Matthews Bros drug store, used it as directed, and two applications convinced him it worked. He has remained free of symptoms since. Doan's Ointment sold by all dealers, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the US. Remember the name Doan's.
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Nead
Frank H. Green
Tenth Street
Dean
Matthews Trros
Doan
Price Wgents
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
United States To Protect Treaty Rights Amid China Crisis
The article discusses potential war declarations and diplomatic procedures, noting that in the U S a formal war declaration requires Congress while European practice may differ. It explains Russia's actions in China, the protection of legations, and the implications for international treaties and U S policy.
U S Policy on China Rights Amid Possible War
The dispatch from Chefoo questions whether an invitation would be accepted. The United States defends American treaty rights in China and those protected by most favored nation clauses. It would not sacrifice guaranteed rights regardless of any war declaration, with decisions tied to contemporaneous events.
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United States
Treasury
Lureau
Toule
Rowena Tyne
Emgrees
Kingdom of Spain
Spain
China
Chefoo
Famine threat and war update from Pekin and Tien Tsin
Reports from Pekin describe the city invested but not yet occupied as of Aug 25. Allies hold fire pending orders while preparing for a Boxer attack with American forces and British artillery at the outer wall. Famine looms due to refugees and scarce supplies near Tien Tsin, and misinformation about Emperor’s fate circulates.
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London
Pekin
Dorward
Hia
Tien Tein
Tien Tain
Tien Tsin
Shanghai
Emperor Kwang Ru
Daily Telegraph
Taku
Forbidden
Europe
Berlin
Palacw
Linevitch
Fiberian
St. Petersburg
Fekin
Empress Downager
Shen St
Hune Chang
Amoy
Gallagen
Bengal Cavalry
Tien Tin
Gnaussen
Mosquitoes Almost Kill Him In Swamp Ordeal
Andrew Schinke a farmer north of Nashville Illinois fought thousands of mosquitoes all night in Okaw river swamps. He was found exhausted and bitten, swollen and scarred, then helped home by friends. His condition was described as serious.
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Nashville
Andrew Schinke
Okaw River
Schinke
Prefers Death to City Life Husbanded Farm Kills Self
In Kokomo Indiana Mrs McKinley wife of a Jackson township farmer killed herself with carbolic acid rather than leave the farm for town life. A sale of farm goods and stock scheduled for tomorrow was canceled and replaced by a funeral.
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Kokomo
Ind
Drowning Incident Near Conestoga Creek In Lancaster
A local resident identified as a Lancaster man was drowned in the Conestoga Creek after entering water beyond his depth in the afternoon. Authorities described the incident as an accidental drowning with rescue efforts unsuccessful.
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Lancaster
Chiacob Richardes
Conestoga Creek
Depts
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Mount Pleasant Coal
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Renaissance
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