Probing the Coal Puzzle Examined in Senate Hearings
Henry Fleming of the Anthracite Operators Association testified on independent coal operators. He defined independence as operators who control their own contracts and sell to railroads rather than move coal themselves. He noted declines for independents, with many selling to larger firms and railroads, amid transportation discrimination concerns and price pressures in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Coal Company
Henry Fleming
Anthracite Operators’ Association
New York
John Haildouk
Plymouth Cowl Company
Amniom
Kenry & Fleming
Westeration
Wiaels
Assaula
Heen Ting
Angwey
Auestione
May Harris
Candin
Burane
Anthru
Stecol
Wittminens
Fleming
Ineeke
Prof
Tupley
Matris
Sesson
Morgan
Murderer at Bay in Silent Tunnel Pursuit
Feb 19 report from Wolf Summit describes retired dump laborer William Francis Eliot fleeing after a murder attempt on Hare Riges. Eliot allegedly retreated through a tunnel under Purse Glove Hill and remains at large armed with a Winchester rifle and 500 rounds. miners halt work and plan to starve the fugitive out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarkabirg
Wolf Summit
William Francis Eliot Nol
Murdence ‘Leu
Purse Glove Hill
War officials deny Boer flagrant firing order rumor
London reports the war in South Africa again raises questions in parliament. Secretary of War Breckinridge denies rumors that Boers captured in khaki uniforms were to be shot. He says neither Lord Roberts nor General Kitchener issued such an order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Africa
House of Opinions
Star For War
Breitrick
Lord Roberts
Kitchener
Local mayor race results hint at Republican defeat
Exclusive Wire from Lock Haven Pa February 1 reports incumbent Republican mayor F Elliott trailing opponent Spercing with early returns. Meantime Mograhations appear to elect two of four county school board candidates and three of five school director hopefuls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Lock Haven
Vots Fiere
We F. Elliott
War
Wo OP
Mother Jones Addresses Silk Mill Strikers in Wilkes-Barre
Mother Jones spoke to a large crowd of striking mill girls at the B I A hall in Wilkes-Barre. P J Boyle presided and local labor leaders attended as Jones urged solidarity for better wages and shorter hours, promising a brighter day ahead amid ongoing strike tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Mary Jones
B. I. A. Hall
Hew
P. J. Boyle
Jones
Delaware Deadlock Broken at Last
A late ballot shows J Edward Addicks gaining support in the U S Senate race in Dover Delaware The short term vote totals push Addicks to within six votes of election with McFarland Raynard and Dayett among early Republican backers A long term tally favors Addicks but remains unresolved amid party tensions
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Dover
Del
Wieaken
Pour “Yeguiitrs
J. Edward Addicks
United States Senate
Choves
McFarland
Raynard
Dayett
Addicks
Senate
Groves
McFarlan
Braynard
Aprlause
Soulebury
Dem
Union Republican
Murfon
Richard
Regisir
Crowes
Baynard
Union Republicans
Representative Davett
Kenny
Demeaurat
Dupont
Miceine
Eile
Heroic effort to reach miners lost in Cumberland blast
Six hundred feet below ground a crew laborers press on to recover bodies from Friday's explosion near the Nook shaft in Cumberland. Four bodies recovered already. the first identified as Duncan Melnnis, a Scotch miner, and his helper Jacun ree. More victims found mangled beyond recognition as efforts continue from shafts 6 and 6N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press
Cumberland
BOC
Uttle
Duncan Melnnis
Jacunree
MeIanias
Horn
Steamship Oregonian Launch Delayed by Defective Steel
Bailieive Wire reports the steamship Oregonian of the American Hawaiian line failed to launch at Roach's shipyard after the plank was cut away. An hour of effort could not move the vessel and officials anticipate another attempt later. A large crowd saw the launch preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Oregonian
Anveriein-Hawaiian Company
Roach
Holt
Silk Thread Consolidation Proposal Sparks Wholesale Plan
Fragments describe a proposed consolidation involving Silk Thread and United States interests. The note mentions Outer Thread Company and an English corporation backed by a 600 000 capital stock, aiming to close the deal within days and abolish several affiliations in a major restructuring effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pet
United States
Outer
Engiles Corporation
Kidnapping Suspect Nabbed in Cudahy Case Identified
An arrest has been made in the Cudahy kidnapping. James Callahan, an ex convict, is identified by two witnesses and linked to the crime with connections to Pat Crowe. Police expect further arrests as investigations continue and a large reward remains outstanding.
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Edward Cudahy
Omaha
Neb
Cudahy
Offernemn
Phe
Howard Mohs
Packer
Howae
James Callahan
Kelly
Vallahan
Crowe
UN Gwaidd
Young Cudahy
Warter
Callahan
Theudahy Packing Company
South Omaia
Callaiwn
Creadonet
Auen
Deaths of a Day in a Fetid Historical Notice
A garbled obituary note from Tin Amorlatid Prog recounts a day of deaths and genealogical mentions. It references Vile Wowie Sek Aliihte Of piel and Chien ob Penwyk Vande VorST de DA WerKo wb ewer noes wy the Maleiesisth, hinting at a broad historical context and a long, uncertain list of names and places.
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Havelshurd
William UL Isle
Kemiche
Vile Wowie
Cal Pervinlan
Teel
Wevandath
Mot
Cheieee
Reed
Carlie
Penmayivusila
Lange Mayne
Billiard Match Advances Morningstar vs Howlan
The second night of a pro billiards contest between Chicago’s Dre Morningstar and Ottawa’s Leonard Howlan saw Howlan gain the upper hand. Howlan finished with 300 to Morningstar’s 24 as the match continued nightly through the week with a target of 900 points per session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dre
Morningstar
Chicago
Leonard Howlan
Ottawa
Dale'e Hilliard Rosans
Howloon
Hut
Blake
War Revenue Bill Stirs House Deadlock and Debate
Washington February 18 The war revenue bill sparks anxiety in the House as conferees have not met since Saturday and no time is set. Leaders fear failure but strategize a possible Republican conference to decide action while friends count on cross party support to push concurrence with the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrehington
Ways and Team Committee
House
Senate
State Bankers Gather in Lancaster for Annual Meeting
About fifty bankers from Lancaster, Harrisburg, Lebanon, Millersville, and Cumberland Valley attended the Pennsylvania State Bankers Association session at the Hamilton Club. President W I Georgias presided. John Hertzler was elected president and F K Ployer secretary treasurer. Congressman Marriott Brosius spoke on ideal money and bank currencies, urging a more scientific note currency system and government guarantees to back national notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Pennnsylvanaa State Bankers' Association
Pamilton Club
Thin City
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Millintown
Lebanon
Cumberland Valley
W. I. Georgias
John Hertzler
Lancaster Trust Company
F. K. Ployer
Mechanicsburg
Lalor
Remler
Flint
Ecitenlatios
Philippine Senate Grants President Authority Over Judiciary
A congressional panel backed by the administration removed the judicial branch from a proposed amendment, giving the president explicit control over the judiciary. The move clearifies the executive power over courts while maintaining other constitutional elements under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkener
Election results in Allegheny face weak turnout
In Allegheny County today little interest appeared in the election contests. Avalon borough saw TD. Sar Martin elected school director on an independent ticket. it was her third time running for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vijcetoig
Allegheny County
Avalon Borough
Sar Martin
Martin
Senate Rejects Conference Report on Military Academy Bill
The Senate rejected the conference report on the military academy appropriation bill by an 18 to 42 vote after a heated debate over hazing penalties. Debates also touched Nicaragua canal implications and reviving the grade of vice admiral for Sampson and Achley. In the House, focus remained on the sundry civil appropriation bill with irrigation funding and a hospital for the insane site proposal discussed, no major amendments enacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Congress
Daniel
Virginia
Deboe
Kentucky
Nicaragua Canal
United States
Sampson
Achley
Government Hospital
Weather and News Highlights Mixed Morning Briefing
Weather indicates colder today with regional updates. Government protests against further China military actions. One of the Ordahy kidnappers captured. Carbondale department plan and municipal election notes. Local crime cases abandoned. Northeastern Pennsylvania news and local legal opinions featured.
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China
Ordahy
Illinois moves to probe Zion City Bank controversy
The Illinois lower house adopts a resolution to form a five member committee to investigate the Zion City bank in Chicago. It cites lack of official depositors protection and links to John Alexander Dowie and inflated real estate ventures. Dowie vows lawmakers cannot access bank records or interiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Tlinois
Zion City Bank
Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Dowie
Alexander Dowie
No Divorce Rumor About Duke of Westminster
A Paris AP check debunks a New York tale that the Duke of Westminster faced a divorce summons on his wedding day to Miss Shelagh West. No suit has been filed, and no summons could be issued before a suit's filing. Mrs Atherton is in Rome and Major Atherton is in South Africa.
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London
Associated Press
New York
Duke of Westminster
Miss Bhelagh West
Major Atherton
South Africa
Van Alen Beats Webber in Inter-State Trap Match
An exclusive wire from New York reports on Long Island Inter-State traps where Steve Van Alen of the New Utrecht Gun Club defeated Dr. AL Webber of the Medicus Gun Club in the match. Webber scored 10 of 109 birds while Van Alen noted a higher count.
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New York
Long Island
Steve van Alen
New Utrecht
AL AL Websher
Medicus
Webber
General MacArthur Reception and Arrests in Manila
General MacArthur was hosted at a grand Manila reception with army navy officials and Filipino elites. The event showcased tact and courtesy and ended with dancing. Separately Captain Jones arrested Florentine and Miguel Ponce De Leon, plus William Webb Pedro Lorenzo and Victoriano Sentra for supplying insurgents via Tabacalera and Philippine Trading Company connections. Belgian M Brlx Hoelterman and Russian consul Fouvard Anders also detained amid broader investigations.
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Manila
Fo. W
Mic Arthur
Maineannn
Army
Navy
Harry
MacArthur
United States Commission
General MacArthur
Captain Jones
Eighth Infantry
Laguna
Florentine
Tana
Miguel Ponce de Leon
Philippine Trading Company
M. Foouvard Ande
Philippine Trading Companys
Europe
Philadelphia Elections Report Quiet Voters Cast Ballots
Philadelphia's city election proceeded quietly with light turnout. Wards saw close contests for receiver of taxes and magistrates while Republicans won key posts including state senator for the Third district and several unexpired terms in local districts.
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Philadelphia
W. Davids
Maxwell Stevenson
Cranoucrat
Eadeward A. Devlin
F. Ternan
William H. Keyser
Francs A. Okbourne
Keyser
Lade Howae
Joseph Call
Republian
Jehoni Curry
Willan
D F. Stewart
Pittston Mayoral Victory and City Officials Elected
Exclusive wire reports J Corcoran re elected mayor of Pittston by large majority over M N Dongelly the Republican and DiZone candidate. Wy reat of the Demouinth ticket won. Lyons Doran Dino crate and Louis Smith chosen as city trustees. A T Walah re elected school board secretary from the sixth ward by a large majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
J. Corcoran
M. N. Dongelly
Wyreat
Tcket
Nowhoop
F. K. Lyons
P. , Doran
Governor Roosevelt Arrives in Denver for Tonight Visit
Exclusive wire: The Associated Breas Denver reports Clovernor Roosevelt arriving from Colorado Apringe in a special car tonight and departing later for Chicago by Unjuy Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Breas
Denver
Clovernor Roosevelt
Colorado
Chicago
Pacific
United States Rejects Further Conquest in China
A Washington dispatch reports the cabinet approved a note to Pekin stating the US opposes hostile expeditions in China. It warns such actions threaten peace negotiations and affirms continued diplomatic dealings while seeking Chinese compliance through officials rather than military force.
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Pekin
China
United States
Necheeive
Whee
Rey Fle Nason
Ieee Waashington
Feb. U
Taki
Cabbeerch
Count Walderer
Met
Tas
Banleter
Tite Erator
Peenhvae
Conger Hae
Dracus
Alan
Phage
Cones
State Department
Conger
Chorough
Mu. Conger
Unclear fragmentary report on university fund transfer
An illegible wire item reports a financial transaction involving a university leader and a donation near Brown. The text is heavily garbled, with multiple names and places unreadable.
Election yields quiet turnout with party shifts noted
By Pechwire Wire The Aspirated Press reports Harriciure sees Repbtle and Sil in control of svlfot copmneils amid a light turnout and a calm election day. Ree Pullidaie and ten Denote in commen coumeil, Supervisom Tres and Campbell, Mepublicana, were neglected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turtinburg
Sil
Copmneils
Weather Outlook for Washington and Philadelphia
Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for colder conditions in eastern Pennsylvania. A mix of fair skies and continued cold spells is expected with light winds and low temperatures. Highs and lows uncertain due to shifting air patterns across the region.
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Washington, Fel
Eaeter
Pennsylvania
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William Penna Lloyd
Pittsburg
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OW. Donnelly
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Roosevelt
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Mictag
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Thorscdis
King
Li Jiong Chang
Chaffee
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