First Break in Firemen Ranks Signals Shifting Labor Ties
Three former Kingston Coal Company workers and three Pine Ridge miners win back their old positions as firemen stay largely firm. In Luzerne County, four Freeland men are jailed after riot charges. National Board member John Fallon attends hearings to ensure fair play. The Wilkes-Barre Alliance reports its first arrest, William Weltzer jailed on libel charges with $7,000 bail needed. President Mitchell is expected to return to Wilkes-Barre tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeland
Pollock
National Board
Fallen
Wilkes- Barre Alliance
Wilkes-Barre
Kingston Coal Company
Pine Ridge
Delaware and Hudson Company
Miners Mills
Luzerne
Goal Mines
Eckert
John Fallon
Fallon
Wilkes-Barre Alliance
United Mine Workers
William Weltzer
van Horn
Striking Pickets Arrested At Coxe Brothers Mine
Exclusive wire from Hazleton reports four pickets John Shovelin John Gillett Joseph Bchover and John Mohatsi arrested at the Drifton colliery road blockade by colliery guards. A revolver was shown and a scuffle followed before sheriff's intervention. Guards threaten to shoot if non union workers pass. Detentions extend to Wilkes-Barre jail with officials seeking statements to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
John Shovelin
John Gillett
Joseph Bchover
John Mohatsi
Drifton
Coxe Brothers & Co
Wilkes-Barre
Shovelin
Jacobs
Prospects Bright For Michigan Coal StrikeSettlement
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers leads a Michigan conference between miners operators and workers in Saginaw. Mitchell says prospects are very favorable for settlement and urges concessions on minor points if wages hold under the new scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Saginaw, Mich
Michigan
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Central Labor Union Hall
Kanawha Operators Refuse to Recognize Miners Union
At a large Kanawha coal operators meeting in Charleston West Virginia resolutions declare they will not recognize the United Mine Workers of America. They state recognition would harm operators and miners and arbitration is not suitable for this issue. Governor's conference with John A Richards yielded no details.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha
Stephens
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
United Mine Workers of America
West Virginia
John A. Riichards
Races at Binghamton Excitement and Upsets
Exclusive wire reports from Binghamton July 2 describe a racing program full of surprises. Pythia’s driver was removed after the second heat for alleged holding, another driver was sidelined, and Roxanna caused a runaway incident when J. M. Sherwood was thrown from his sulky. In the 2.22 trotting purse of 400, Fielder won the third to fifth heats while Meselle Tt. led two heats and Best thine placed high. In the 2.29 trotting purse, Pythia won heats three four and six, Kitty Wilkes won heats one and two, Schersondo won heat five, with Roxanna and Susie A drawn after heat five. Best time 2.2414.
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Pregs
Binghamton
Pythia
J. M. Sherwood
Roxanna
Fielder
Meselle
Gallant Boy
Maud PD
Marl Linhurst
Best Thine
Kitty Wilkes
Schersondo
Susie
Fire in Woolen District Causes Large Loss in Philadelphia
Fire on July 3 in the woolen and cotton yarn district ravaged buildings at 122 124 Chestnut and spread to 126 and 120 Chestnut. Losses total about 200000 with 125000 at Mitchell Co and 50000 and 25000 at Olier & Co and Buckingham & Paulson. Six firefighters were slightly injured and all losses were insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
James E. Mitchell & Co
Chestnut Street
William Pb. Olier & Co
Cotton Yarn Commission Merchants
Temperance Legion Officers Elected at State Convention
At the state convention of the temperance legion in Reading held July 2, officers were elected. President Mrs Ning Grace Tague from Lal eorne, first vice president Alfred Crewitt from Bucks, second vice president James Cross from Allegheny, recording secretary J. George Fredericks of Burks, corresponding secretary Miss Mary Wert of Cumberland, treasurer Miss Alice R Linville of Delaware county.
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Reading
Temperance Legion
Mivs Ning
Grace Tague
Lal Eorne
Alfred Crewitt
Bucks
James Cross
Allegheny
J. George Fredericks
Burks
Mary Wert
Cumberland
Treasurver
Alice R. Linville
Delaware County
Progress at Pocahontas shows operators satisfied with progress
Reports from Pocahontas Flat Top coal fields indicate operators are satisfied with progress and expect a brief July Fourth pause with return to work by July 6 or the following Monday. Officials doubt a general strike will affect Pocahontas fields as loading runs at about 75 percent of normal. Tug River remains closed with little coal mined there.
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Iresa
Roanoke
Pocahontas Flat Top
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Indianapolis
Pocahontas
Tug River
Disbrow Case Opens In Murder Hearing At Good Ground
Exclusive wire reports the preliminary examination of Louis A. Disbrow, charged with murdering Sarah Lawrence and Clarence Foster, began before Justice Edward H. Foster in Good Ground. Testimony described boats adrift in Tianaw bay, sightings of Disbrow with Lawrence and Foster, a damaged runabout, and threats to settle the matter in the morning. The coroner upheld the drowning verdict for Foster and the hearing adjourned until tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Mrose
New York
Louis A. Disbrow
Sarah Lawrence
Clarence Foster
Justice of the Peace
Edward H. Foster
Good Ground
L. L
John Caffery
Foster Fuuting
Tiana Bay
John Squires
Tianaw Bay
Foster
Willis Wells
Troster
Wells
Miss Lawrence
Disbrow
Nugent
Eien I. Pearsall
Ternall
Poster
Idaho Gold Dream Exposed at Thunder Mountain
Fixieclusive Wire reports from The Associated Prosa that C. Kline returns from seven weeks at Thunder mountain Idaho. He says the rush was based on false free milling claims and that the ore is basic and unpayable until railroads and cyanide works arrive. Only six men work at the Dewey mine and one man to build a water ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
C. Kline
Thunder Mountain
Idaho
Powder keg explodes injuring three in Boston office
A 25 pound keg of gunpowder exploded in the M H Kendall Co offices at 30 and 32 Oliver Street. The blast wrecked the office and badly injured three people J I Goodson severely burned and cut Lottie Hardy 18 stenographer bruised and William E Hall on the sidewalk struck by falling glass. The powder was being packed for shipment to Kendall's home for Independence Day use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
M. H. Kendall & Co
Oliver Street
J. &. Goodson
Lottie Hardy
William E. Hall
Labor riots in Rostov threaten order in Southern Russia
Exclusive wire reports several days of labor riots at Rostov on Don in Ekaterinolaw province. Troops clashed with rioters, fire was opened, and many rioters were killed or wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Ross
London
Bt. Petersburg
Rostov-on-Don
Ekateringolaw
Bouthern
Russia
Investigation of Bishop Talbot Conduct Proceedings
An inquiry into charges of conduct unbecoming a bishop against Bishop Talbot of the Central Pennsylvania diocese began in executive session. Rev. Dr. Ingram Irvine testified, the board adjourned without a public verdict, and Talbot was not present. The board includes two ministers and two laymen from related dioceses. Charles S. McConkey serves as church advocate.
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Ingram N. W. Irvine
Pennsylvania
Dudley
Kentucky
Talbot
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Central Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Irvine
St. John’s
Huntingdon
Baltimore
F. C. Foley
Williamsport
Charles S McConkey
Attack on the Supreme Court Dominates Pennsylvania Bar Session
Cambridge and Springs Pa July 2 The Pennsylvania Bar Association closes its day with debate on the Euston Railway Passenger Co vs Boston ruling and a referendum proposal to consider constitutional amendments for direct referendum in select cases Judge Harry White backs the referendum while Henry J Steele criticizes the court In the afternoon C Larue Munson is elected president and officers are named at the annual banquet William M Hensel toasts. The committee plans a Philadelphia meeting Dec 30 to set the next annual gathering.
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Cambridge, Springs
Supreme Court
Euston Railway Passenger Company
Boston
Committee On Constitutional Amendments
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Henry J. Steele
Easton
Steele
Harry White
Indiana
John S. Rogers
Philadelphia
C. Larue Munson
Williamaport
Association
John Stewart
Franklin
Joseph CC. Bucher
Union
John GB. Colahan
Charles P. Orr
Allegheny
Henry Lear
Bucks
William H. Stake
William Tenn Lloyd
Cumberland
William M. Hensel
Cadets Leave the Military College in Sandhurst Fire Probe
Exclusive wire report from The Associated Prova London states Lord Roberts set a forty eight hour deadline for cadets at the Royal Military College Sandhurst to surrender those linked to recent fires. Twenty seven cadets are expected to depart immediately as the War Office seeks to suppress details of the action.
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Associated Prova
London
Lord Roberts
Royal Military College
Sandhurst
War Office
Do Not Favor Sympathy Strike Ends in Standby Labor
Exclusive wire reports from Louisville indicate Ming Workers of Kentucky reject sympathy action and will honor contracts with operators. Secret vote confirmed workers’ resolve, with Nilinola miners reportedly adopting the same stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prom
Louisville
Courier- Journal
Kentucky
Drowning of Youth in Delaware County Lake
Charles Iatunt aged 12 or 13, an athlete and ball player, drowned when a canvas canoe capsized in Merritt’s Lake Delaware County. Clara Geeley, a companion, narrowly escaped injury or drowning. The incident was reported by Prxclusive Wire from The Associated Press in Middletown New York on July 2.
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Associated
Middletown
N. Y
Charles Iatunt
Merritt's Lake
Delaware County
Clara Geeley
Camp George G Meade Named For Gettysburg National Guard Encampment
Harrisburg July 2 Major General Miller issues a general order designating the Pennsylvania National Guard encampment at Gettysburg July 12 to 19 as Camp George G Meade. Units form into provisional battalions under the senior officer with tents by July 10. Reveille is 6 30 am and taps 10 pm. No peddlers or solicitors allowed. Ladies and children may not stay overnight. The division will be reviewed by the governor later. Lt Col I F Loree named provost marshal.
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Harrisburg
Miller
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
George G. Meade
I. F. Loree
Desire Erie Canal Rebuilt Study Urges Voter Referendum
New York July 2 The canal committee of the produce exchange proposes sending the question of rebuilding the Erie canal to voters. A table shows Canadian ports delivering more grain than New York, with routes via Georgian Bay and the St Lawrence River offering cheaper rates to Liverpool. Canadian shipments for the week ending June 28 exceed New York’s by 61,143 bushels, and total Canadian grain shipments reach 1,002,255 against 742,806 for American Atlantic ports.
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New York
The
Produce Exchange
Georgian Bay
St. Lawrence River
Liverpool
Athintic
Illinois Prohibitionists Convene in Peoria
The Illinois Prohibitionists at Peoria on July 2 report 1,200 delegates voting for voluntary contributions. About $5,000 in cash is piled on the platform as two platforms are offered. The majority outlines national issues while the minority focuses on prohibition and woman’s suffrage, the latter adopted. Nominations include Treasurer John H. Wilson Clerk of the Supreme Court Robert H. Hardin and Superintendent Charles P. Blanchard.
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Peoria
John H. Wilson
Supreme Court
Robert H. Hardin
Public Instruction
Charles P. Blanchard
Contest Over 2 000 000 Will In Evans ton Suit
Annie D. Williams and Alan H. Williams sue in circuit court to set aside the will of John M. Williams who died March 9 1901 at Mountain View California claiming he was not of sound mind. They seek distribution of the estate among lawful heirs. The will left the bulk to his children and various relatives receive other bequests.
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Chicago
John M. Williams
Evanston
Mountain View
Cal
Annie D. Williams
Alan H. Williams
Mr. Williams
Lucian M. Williams
Isabella Blaney
Helen Husser
Jessie W. Simmons
Nathan W. Willama
Edith W. Kirkwood
Walter
Charleston Commission Ends After Final Meeting
Harrisburg July 2 The Pennsylvania commission to the Charleston exposition held its last meeting with Governor Stone and then dissolved. The original $3500 appropriation allocated 5000 for an agricultural exhibit could not be prepared in time and was returned to the treasury. Buildings and contents sold for 1447. after expenses a small balance will go to the state treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Commission
Caldwell Triumphs In Close Middle-Distance Bicycle Race
Exclusive wire reports from Atlantic City describe Harry Caldwell of Hartford overtaking George Leander of Chicago in a grueling twenty mile motor paced middle distance race, winning by four laps in 300 kilometers. Leander led until mile fifteen. Thompson and Boake took the three mile motor tandem ahead of Berwin and Dalloy in a 4.04 4-6 finish.
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Tom
Atlantic City
N. J
Harry Caldwell
Hartford
George Leander
Chicago
Leander
Caldwell
Thompson
Boake
Berwin
Dalloy
Corbett Sullivan prize fight barred by St Louis police
The Police Commissioners in St Louis ruled the Young Corbett and Dave Sullivan bout cannot be held at the West End club, citing statutes on such exhibitions. West End club president Haughton posted a $1,000 forfeit and officially announced the fight off. Meanwhile Louisville's Southern Athletic Club sought to stage the match with the same $5,000 purse, while Governor Yates in Illinois ordered authorities to prevent the bout and warned state military aid could be used if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Board of Police Commissioners
West End
Young Corbett
Dave Sullivan
Haughton
Sullivan
Corbett
Robert Gray
Southern Athletic Club
Louisville
Springfield
Yates
Milneis
St. Clair County
Cook County
DISCUSSING THE CANAL WITH SENATORS IN DC
Secretary Hay conferred with Senators Lodge Hanna and Spooner in Washington on the isthmian canal project. They discussed steps to implement the measures and align executive and legislative plans as the canal construction moves forward.
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Washington
Hay
Lodge
Hanna
Spooner
Unconfirmed Pennsylvania postmasters list by Senate
Exclusive wire reports presidential appointments of Pennsylvania postmasters during the last session that the Senate failed to act on. Names include Ira B. Burns Bellewood Caleb Brinton Carlisle Frederick Grunhouse Mechanicsburg John W. Grier Jersey Shore Harriet Gault Media Edwin Luckenback Maud Chunk David Prosser Bedford John T. Palmer Stradsburg Thomas Scott New Haven.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Congress
Senate
Ira B. Burns
Bellewood
Caleb 8. Brinton
Carlisle
Frederick Grunhouse
Mechanicsburg
John W. Grier
Jersey Shore
Harriet I. Gault
Media
Edwin FF. Luckenback
Maud Chunk
David W. Prosser
Bedford
John T. Palmer
Stradsburg
Thomas W. Scott
New Haven
Minister Burns His Son In Gasoline Fire
A Coldwater dispatch reports Rev. C. R. Schermerhorn in Allenssee township tried to rid a hen house of insects with gasoline. He flung a gasoline-can containing flame, setting the flaming liquid on his eight year old son. The boy, badly burned, remains alive but is not expected to recover.
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Detroit
Coldwater
Alansee Township
C. R. Schermerhorn
Mystery of insane woman ordered to asylum
County Judge Harper has ordered the sheriff to convey Miss Ada Barker to the state Insane asylum at Terrell where she will be confined. She was found wandering the streets in a demented condition and is believed to have arrived on a west bound Southern Pacific train. The origin and destination of her journey remain a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
el Paso
Harper
Ada Barker
Terrell
Transatlantic Traffic Update From New York Harbor
Arrivals and departures list shows ships arriving in New York from Hamburg Bremen and Cherbourg with vessels including Kaiserin Maria Kaiserin Wilhelm der Grosse and Teutonic sailing to Liverpool Southampton and Queenstown. Other entries note arrivals at New York from St Paul and Havre with ships La Savoie and La Bretagne passing through Plymouth Cherbourg and Queenstown.
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Associated Press
New York
Pennsylvania
Hamburg
Koenigen Lulae
Bremen
Southampton
la Bretagne
Havre
Columbia
Plymouth
Cherbourg
St. Louis
Majestic
Liverpool
KaiseriIn Maria
Cheresa
Queanic
Teutonic
Tecumseh Wins Closest Bridgeport Yacht Race Series
In light southwest air the Tecumseh wins two of three races while the Massasoit takes one in the second series of the challenger trials for the Seawanhaka cup. The two mile windward return course produced a very close finish between the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Massasoit
King Edward Reviews Indian Troops From Bedside Augury
Buckingham Palace bulletin reports King Edward, though confined to a sick room bed, heard the marching Indian troops and Queen Alexandra cheer from the balcony. He orders compliments to colonial troops and thanks for loyalty while noting he could not view the parade from his window. The Prince of Wales gave a dinner party in honor of the visiting Indian princess.
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Treves
Laking
Barlow
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
London
Prince and Princess of Wales
York House
Wealth in tomato cans found in Chicago home
Bank notes totaling 6500 dollars were discovered hidden in two tomato cans in the cellar of the late Mrs. E Loenna Elmstedt of Washington Heights. The funds belonged to the estate of John Elmstedt and were withheld despite probate court orders. Elmstedt had faced nine months in jail for contempt before her death from physical collapse at Englewood Union Hospital on April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
E. Loenna Elmstedt
Washington Heights
John Elmstedt
Prisoners of war held until Boer repatriation completed
The Foreign Office reports a British condition that foreign prisoners of war will not be liberated until all Boers are repatriated. If POWs cover their own passage they may be released immediately, but may not return to South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Foreign Office
South Africa
Silk importation fraud suspicion prompts government suit
New York July 2 W Wickham Smith special attorney general appointed to investigate alleged silk importation frauds at this port issued a summons against A B Rosenthal and Samuel Fried of Rosenthal & Fried to answer an action by the government to recover 4100000. The sum is claimed due to alleged undervaluation of imports and forfeitures allowed by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rosenthal
Samuel Fried
Rosenthal & Fried
Treaty of Commerce With Spain Authorized For Sign
Madrid reports the minister of foreign affairs is authorized to sign a commerce treaty with the United States. The document will be sent to Washington for Senate approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Associated Press
Madrid
Weather Summary for July 2 1902
Weather data shows high of 80 degrees and low of 60 degrees. Relative humidity around 66 percent with moderate dew point. No precipitation reported in the four hours ending in the afternoon.
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania
Partly cloudy and warmer in Eastern Pennsylvania with a chance of afternoon showers on Thursday. Friday expected to be partly cloudy with fresh southwest winds.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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Bar Association
Military College
National Guard
Desire Erie Canal
New York Produce Exchange
Illinois
Wilson
Martin
Blanchard
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Corbeti-Sullivan
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