President Baer on mining situation and strike talk
New York July 14 reports President Baer of the Reading railroad believes no change in the strike situation will come from the Indianapolis convention and urges miners to return to work. Delegates discuss choices, with mixed views on a general strike and possible outcomes in the anthracite and soft coal regions.
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Indianapolis
New York
Bauer
Reading Railroad
Jersey Central
Baer
J. C. Curran
Wilkes- Bro Fe
Philadelphia
Curran
Gaer
Haeer
Philadelpha
Reading
Underwood
Evie
Fowler
New York, Ontavia & Western
Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Times
J. A. Curran
Wilkes-Barre
Philadelphi
New York Ontario & Western
Messrs
Bauer and
United Mine Workers
Hagleton
Pey
Mitchell
Miles Dougherty
National Executive Board
Louisville
J. D. Wood
Kentucky
National Organization
Wood
Roanoke
Girl Falls to Death at Niagara From Goat Island Bridge
Nina A. Phillips aged 23 committed suicide by leaping from Goat Island bridge into the Niagara River. Her body was swept over the American falls. She had recently traveled from Cattauragus and left a note with the date July 15 1902.
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Niagara Falls
Nina A. Phillips
Goat Island Bridge
Miss Phillips
Cattaraugus
Two Killed by Lightning Near Coatesville
William Tipper and George Young were instantly killed by lightning while walking through a field near Coatesville. Tippe rs daughter, who was with them, was seated on her father’s lap and escaped injury though her shoes and clothing were torn. The incident occurred during a thunderstorm as they sought shelter beneath a tall tree.
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Associated Pres
Philadelphia
William ‘Tipper
George Young
Coatesville
Tipper
Young
Riot in Newry Injures Police and Clergyman
Exclusive wire reports from Belfast say a clash in Newry during a riot left several policemen and a district inspector injured. Orange and Nationalist combatants suffered injuries, and Presbyterian pastor Rev HH Hredin was struck, knocked from his bicycle, and severely wounded.
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Associated Prana
Belfast
Ireland
Newry
Dow
Armagh
HH. Hredin
Blind Horse the Winner at Detroit Driving V's Classic
Rhythmic, a blind horse owned by Jesse Turney of Paris Kansas, won the $10,000 stake at the Detroit Grove Pointe track. The event drew over 10,000 spectators. Zephyr failed to race due to an injury, and Bleata previously set the event record.
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Tretroit
Detroit
SA Grove Pointe
Rhythms
Jesse Turney
Paris
Kas
Tr Apper
Phyttimle
Bleata
Z. C. McWinney
Zephye
Eatly
Wut
Imad
Tin
Dick Lee
Palm Leaf
Tragic Lake Michigan Yacht Capsizes with Loss of Two
A storm capsized the Arab PV yacht off the Chicago coast killing Mary Taylor 15 and Harry Jensen 17. John W Cameron, cashier, and others were rescued after a perilous row to shore. The bodies of the two teens were recovered in the yacht cabin at dawn.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Ife
Arab PV
John HW. Cameron
National Bank of the Republic
Cameron
Barber
Harry Boylan
Columbia Yacht Club
Corey
Barker
Miss Cameron
Jensen
Taylor
Royal Yacht Off Cowes With King and Queen Aboard
The royal yacht anchored in Cowes Roadstead this afternoon with King Jedward, Queen Alexandra, and the princesses aboard. Officials say the king is not fatigued by the voyage and was pleased by the move, following a short cruise eastward.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
Royal Yacht
King Jedward
Queen Alexandra
Princesses
Tragedy on the Tracks Near Glen Summit
Wilkes Barre residents John Burke and Benjamin Riley were struck by a Lehigh Valley passenger train as they rested on railroad tracks near Glen Summit after berry picking. Burke was badly injured and fled to a hospital in Wilkes-Barre. Riley sustained non life threatening injuries.
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Wilkes-Barre
John Burke
Benjamin Riley
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Glen Summit
Burke
Riley
Thirty Persons Drowned In Steamboat Disaster
An exclusive report from The Associated Areas states thirty persons perished when a small passenger steamboat sank on the Luge River near Probroa Bchenskala on the Warsaw railroad. Overcrowding caused the sinking, and only passengers on the upper deck survived.
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St. Petersburg
Luge River
Probroa-Bchenskala
Warsaw
Special Session Held by Grand Patriarchs Militant in Wilkes-Barre
A special session of the Grand Patriarchs Militant Independent Order of Odd Fellows was held in Wilkes-Barre tonight in the G A R Hall. Grand Patriarch Milhouse of Pottstown and other grand officers conferred the grand encampment degree on sixteen chief patriarchs amid speeches.
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Associated Press
Wilkes-Barre
Order of Odd Fellows
G. A
Milhouse
Pottstown
Tiers
Thirteenth Brigade Praised After Gettysburg Camp
Special from Camp Meade Pennsylvania July 15 reports General Gobin praising the Third brigade for its inspection quality. The report notes plans to keep the Thirteenth and Ninth on standby for emergency calls in the coal regions, while the governor expects no callout.
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Gettysburg
Camp Meade
Gittysburg
Third Brigade
Gobin
Thirteenth Regiment Inspected On Division Parade Ground
Inspection at 9 o clock this morning on the division parade ground was led by Inspector Frank Ki Sweeney with Governor Stone and Adjutant General Stewart present. The Thirteenth Regiment, the second in the Third brigade, underwent two hours of drill and exams showing a splendid appearance and disciplined movements as it wheeled into line.
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Frank Ki. Sweeney
W. A. Stone
T. J. Stewart
C. Bow Dougherty
Col. Sweeney
Warman
Jeffries
Clark
Penny
F E. H. Hupple
Eshelman
Patterson
Sweeney
Uniformed soldiers pass inspection with gleaming muskets
Rays of light glinted from musket barrels as soldiers presented for inspection. Buttons shone like mint coins, uniforms and equipment in excellent order. The inspector's pleased look crowned Colonel Watres as the two hour drill ended. Tomorrow the Second brigade is next, then the First brigade Thursday. Major Reynolds of the regiment is noted.
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Watres
Oflvers
Cavalry
Major Reynolds
The
Hibernians Begin Biennial National Convention in Denver
Nearly 500 delegates of the Ancient Order of Hibernians assembled at Coliseum hall in Denver for the biennial convention. They marched to Sacred Heart church for Mass celebrated by Bishop Mars, then returned for sessions led by Stephen J. Donleavy. Governor Orman Mayor Wright and V. J. McGuire welcomed the delegates. John T. Keathleen and James B. Dolan spoke in response. The credential committee was formed and adjournment was set for tomorrow in respect to Archbishop Feehan.
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Denver
Col
Order of Hibernians
Coliseum Hall
Sacred Heart Church
Mars
I. Ll. Barry
Stephen J. Donleavy
Orman
Wright
V. J. McGuire
John T. Keatlhe
James B. Dolan
Archbishop Feehan
Chicago
Boers Show Ugly Temper in Postwar Tensions
Exclusive Associated Press report from Pretoria notes ongoing friction after annexation as Boers who stayed clash with wartime scouts who joined British forces. Some scouts have faced violence while green badges and Dutch colors mark loyalties. Debate over surrender terms and leadership sparks potential renewed hostility.
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Pretoria
Transvaal
Free State
Gates Ends Famous Corn Corner Settlement Ends
The July corn corner tied to John W. Gates ends as short sellers settle with Harris Gates & Co. in New York. The drop and rebound leave Gates' net profit estimated around 1.5 million dollars shared among a group of influential investors.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John W. Gates
Shorts
Harris, Gates & Co
Gates
New York
Scotten
Harris, Gates House
Despondent Philadelphia Wall Paper Maker Kills Self
J Gardiner Mariner a Philadelphia wallpaper manufacturer, died by suicide this morning after entering a stable and shooting himself. Despondency from business troubles is believed to be the cause.
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Wilmington
Del
J. Gardiner Mariner
Philadelphia
Steamship Arrivals and Clearances Report
Steamship movements reported via exclusive wire show cleared vessels bound for Liverpool Southampton Antwerp and Rotterdam including Teutonale Loverpool St Paul and Suited. Zeeland Portium arrived New York Rotterdam via Boulogne Sur Mer with ports of call Antwerp and Boulogne noted.
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Associated
Repa
New, York
Teutonale
Loverpool
St. Paul
Bouthampton
Rotterdam
Antwerp
Zeeland
New York
Portium
Boulogne Sur Mer
Chicago Strike Broken Reports From Klondike Mine
Mine inspectors Evans Roby and Ross surveyed Cambrian Rolling Mill area in Klondike region reporting progress after last Thursday explosion. Access restricted while work resumes. 160 men return to duty. Yesterday output 342.71 tons, about 14 percent of normal, today about 400 tons. no additional bodies found.
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Johnstown
Evans
Roby
Ross
Cambrian Rolling Mill
Klondike
Father and Son Drown in Susquehanna Rapids
A Columbia group Ralph Sweeney 40 and his son Harold 10 with Joseph Selbert and Walter Descher were fishing on the Susquehanna near Chickies rock when the boat capsized in rapids. Selbert and Descher clung to a rock and were saved hours later, while Sweeney and his son drowned after the father attempted a rescue.
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Lancaster
Ralph Sweeney
Harold
Joseph Selbert
Walter Descher
Columbia
Susquehanna
Chickies Rock
Seibert
Desher
Sweeney
Steel Trust Replies in Bond Conversion Suit
United States Steel Corp filed its answer to the bond conversion suit by J Asplewall Hodge William Curtiss and Bernard Smith. Vice Chancellor Emory set January 2 for further proceedings. Charles M Schwab sworn as president fronts the detailed asset statement valuing property at 1.4 billion and earnings over 140 million yearly.
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Newark
N. d
United States Steel Corporation
J. Asplewall Hodge
Willian H. Curtiss
Bernard Smith
Emory
Charles M. Schwab
Steel Corporation
Iron
Schwab
Trimble
J. PB. Morgan & Co
J. P. Morgan & Co
Frmd
Repairs on Cumberland Valley Rail Aids Planned Traffic Shift
Extensive repairs at the Cumberland Valley Railroad underway ahead of heavy traffic diverted from Western Maryland after a Gould Interests sale. Eighty pound rails and double tracked bridges are being installed to route traffic from Cherry Run to Shippensburg via Martinsburg to Jarvisburg and onto Pennsylvania tracks.
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Hagerstown
Mad
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Western Maryland
Gould Interests
Cherry Run
Shippensburg
Cumberland Valley
Martinsburg
Jarvisburg
Penfsylvaula Railrow
Four Railroads Reach Agreements with Freight Handlers
Four major railroads reached tentative agreements with their freight handlers ending the labor dispute. The unions agreed to return to work pending ratification of new contracts, averting a potentially costly shutdown and restoring freight movement across key corridors.
Striking Freight Handlers Inch Toward End in Chicago
Chicago reports indicate four railroads and their employees reached terms ending a week long freight strike. Al Young, national Teamsters president, orders return to work, but radicals may block official strike end at a mass meeting. Hundreds of perishable cars idle threaten vast losses to farmers and commission merchants as ripe produce decays in yards.
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Young
The
Teamsters’ Union
Chicago
Ton
Representative Committee
al. Young
Lake Shore
Michigan Central
Chicago and Northwestern
Nyackle Plate
Ilinois Central
Northwestern
Finals Central
Teamsters’ Board of Arbitration
Nickle Plate
Curran
Michigia
Hanks
Brickmaker's Union
Clipper Editor Dead in Athletic City
Willian Hartley aged 60 editor of the New York Clipper died here today from Brights disease in Athletic City July 15.
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Associated Press
Athletic City
Nedy
Willian
Hartley
The
New York Clipper
Bright
Weather Outlook for Eastern Pennsylvania Brief
Weather forecast for Washington area notes fair conditions Wednesday with cooler southern portions. Thursday brings increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures, accompanied by fresh westerly winds.
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Washington
Ponteylvania
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Bituminous Coal Association
George D. Harris
J. J. van Pelt
Harris
Boyne
Blind Horse
Rhythmic
Associated Preas
Mary Taylor
Tiarry Junsion
John Vi. Cameron
Mary Phoenix Cameron
Mamie Goodman
William Corey
Plasklirs
Arthur Barker
Edward
Lehigh Valley
Russia
Grand Patriarchs Militant
Stone
J. P
Hibernians
Iressa
Associated Presa
Rolling Mill Mine
the Steel Trust
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