No Work On Railroads Halts Coal Regions Strike
A prolonged coal strike in the anthracite fields causes widespread idle miners from Duryea to Nanticoke and a near total railroad shutdown on coal branches. Leaders aim to extend the stoppage to Hazleton Schuylkill and Lackawanna while company officials expect tunneling crews to seek work, potentially widening losses across 190000 workers if extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiskee-Torre
Par
Wyoming
Duryea
Nanticoke
Lackawanna
Thude
Ool
Coal Campany
Miliens
Wottom
Mullahy
Gerrity
Lackawanna County
Inga
Hazleton
Pittson
Pittston
Parish Owl Company
Whiten
Pittston Firemen Strike Shows Little Change in Coal Regions
On July 17 the stationary firemen strike remained largely unchanged around Pittston with only three collieries operating Stevens and Clear Spring West Pittson and Florence Dupont announcing demands yesterday. Some Erie mines idle today while pumping and ventilation at Noe 6 411 and other collieries are stalled due to water buildup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittson
Pittston
Stevens
Clear Spring
West Pittson
Florence
Dupont
Erie
Ravine shaft turmoil as mine flood threat grows
The Ravine shaft faces rising flood danger after a mine fire and rapid water return. Pump units may go under water, risking shutdowns at linked collieries. Striking workers face engineer layoffs, while union firemen threaten action to protect men. District leaders coordinate with Wilkes Barre and Scranton officials.
Statement on Mine Strike From Lackawanna Leader
President W H Truesdale of the Lackawanna railroad says no change in the mine strike situation since yesterday. He notes only six mines closed by the strike and predicts resumption of normal operations when ready, with no immediate steps planned though replacements may be made if necessary. The affected mines are in Wilkes Barre and Plymouth, and he does not foresee wider trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
W. H. Truesdale
Lackawanna Railroad
Plymouth
Strike at Hickory Ridge Inflation? (Note: not allowed to invent. provide accurate headline)
Five hundred men and boys walk out at Hickory Ridge colliery after Union Coal Co refuses a United Mine Workers inspection of workers’ cards. Union leaders threaten scale acts against Pennsylvania collieries in the region. The Pennsylvania company controls Union and Mineral firms employing about 5,000 workers locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
Hickory Ridge
Union Coal Company
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
Thin
Wilkes-Barre
Nanticoke
Pennsylvania Company
Pennsylvania Company Controls the Union and Mineral Companies
Vanderbilt Will Race Next Season
The Associated Press reports William K. Vanderbilt will race next season. His colors were registered with the Jockey Club today, ending his prior emphasis on racing in France and his importation of American thoroughbreds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wis
Wiliam K. Vanderbit
Courtey
Jockey Club
Vanderbilt
France
Woman in Puterson Identified as Masia Marita Patterson Arrested
Exclusive AP report states Masia Marita Patterson, who claimed to be the rightful heir to a large estate, was detained in Puterson after an inquiry into her mental state. Authorities say she has provided inconsistent details and named Harring and Wilkes Hare as relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Vly W
Masia Marita Patterson
Puterson
Mugerd
Harring
Wilkes Hare
General Butterfield Dead
General Daniel Butterfield died at his home Cragide Cold Spring after a year of poor health and progressive paralysis. He leaves a widow, no children, and is survived by a former spouse, Frederick Dante, of Cold Spring.
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N.Y
Daniel Butterfield
Lie
Cragide
Cnid Spring
Prederiel Dante
Cold Spring
Oldest Philadelphia Jeweler Dies at Age 80
William Toller, longtime city jeweler and renowned authority on American antiques, died last night at age 80. He was famed for his collection of colonial money stamps and signatures and valued as a premier expert in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom
Whitladelphia
William Toller
Japan Uses Moderation in Indemnity Demands
Washington July 17 Japanese government withdraws request for a $28 million indemnity, fearing a blockade in Pekin negotiations. Rockhill instructed to assent to discussion of increasing Chinese maritime customs duties to fund indemnity, while the United States opposes the plan but will consider it to reach a speedy Pekin settlement. Russia seeks larger duties if China fails to fund revenue. Britain refuses to commit now, preferring later steps.
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Japan
Rockhill
Woshington
China
Mie
United States
Reek Hill
Pekin
Russia
Rafer
Great Britain
United Brlites
County Agricultural Fair Plans Released
Deputy Secretary Martin sends Secretary Maminton a list of county fairs to be held in Pennsylvania this year. The forgoing of the colege societies in 1904 shows attendance and premiums. Total premiums paid by the societies amount to about 2500 dollars.
Lehigh Valley Directors Meet Amid Election Calm
The chairman of the Lehigh Valley directors, in his executive capacity, noted there is no imminent election. President Walter Nakhitlwrto and company dials reaffirm ongoing leadership as the Erie railroad ties influence with the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Directors
Philadelphia
Dilly
Hound of Directions
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Teley
Wireetor Koen
Viena
Walter Nakhitlwrto
Erie Ralliowil
Municipal pact allows sewers connected across towns
Rhone toler approved the Will authorizing any municipality to connect with the sewer of any other municipality and township for countyage purposes. He also disapproved the bias against the riding county commissioners to allow 7,000 or more in whitinis in cities of the third class into amwesmont distrluela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardlshors
Rhonetoler
Commieelonir
Amwesmont Distrluela
Fatal Wire Accident Shocks City Rail Work
Daniel McGrey, 0 years old, of Philadelphia, was electrocuted in Wilmington while stringing wires for the People's Railway. A miscontact between the working line and a live wire caused the fatal incident this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
People's Railway
Daniel McClrey
McGrey
Philadelphis
British Lose Seven Men in South African Clash
A British force reported seven soldiers killed and two officers and seventeen men wounded in action near Zuurviakte, about fourteen miles north of Alival. The Associated Press dispatch from London dated July 17 notes the South African casualty toll up to that moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Zuurviakte
Alival
Will Accept Carnegie's Gift
Exclusive wire from The Raichated vou reports New York July 17 that a hoard of eatliates wrppled a resolution to accept a gift from Andrew Carnegie valued at fifty five million dollars for a late project.
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Carnegie
Raichated Vou
New York
Boi
Attlew Carnewie
Mining Statistics From 1900 Districts Report
Exclusive wire reports Harrisburg July 17. James Roderick head of the bureau of mines releases the 1900 annual report. Bituminous districts mined 70 SIS062 tons of coal with 90 120 coke ovens in Pennsylvania and output of 1 856 012 tons. 11 001K workers averaged 219 days. 245 deaths and 684 non fatal accidents. Anthracite districts mined 1 217 818 tons. 171 days worked. 145 000 men including women and boys employed. 411 killed and 1 007 nonfatal accidents recorded.
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Harrishire
James EB. Roderick
Bureau of Mines
Free for All Pace at Detroit and Parimutuel Muddle
An extensive free-for-all pace at Detroit’s Grosse Point track featured Coney winning the fastest mile of the event in 2.02 while Anion 4 and Metellas showed strong early speed. Second heat struggles for Coney, and Dan Patel led the 200 pace in straight heats. The day included multiple trot and pace heats with notable performances from Metellin and Lily.
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Detriot
Grosse Point
Coney
Distancoe
Dally Dillon
Satin Slippers
Dillon
Ciarley
McKinney
Durfee
Wieccceeseetereetioeee
Belle Tyre Omevas
Harigue
Cepnemereras
Qd Chase Witelde
Taemicom
Metellin Cshuente
Zay
Wayne Totepings
Tian
Anaoonili
McDowell
Liliana Omecatniv
Cruel
Jraren
Holly Dillon
Sidney Dilton oMattoner
Baith Stiggwire
D'Olhey
Stanibonter
Hionter
Oliidorn
CMA
Arnie Pieri
Wilpon
Striking Machinists Return to Work at Allie Chalmers Mill
Exclusive AP dispatch from Milwaukee reports forty additional striking machinists returning to work at the Allie Chalmers mill, restoring their old positions. The total now stands at ninety five men in three days with more expected to return tomorrow or Friday. Filer and Stowell claim several workers resume daily and deem the strike over as far as they are concerned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Allie Chalmers
Filer and Stowell Company
Weather Indications And National News Tidbits
Weather signs point to general conditions with scattered notices on the steel strike, capital bills, and diplomatic overtures. The report mentions a Supreme Court decision, labor and education notes, and regional conditions across Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Governor Stone Reports Reductions in State Appropriations
Governor Stone, after reviewing 290 bills, reduced appropriations by about 2.25 million dollars yet finds 200,000 dollars in excess of revenue. He cites projected two year revenue of 26.5 million and outlines total disbursements including forest land purchases totaling roughly 20.25 million. Some hospital and state institution funds may offset the excess. The governor travels to Wellsboro after briefing on the figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Stone
Mra
Wellsboro
Elate
War Department
Lutz Appeal Refused in Death Sentence Case
The Supreme court refused to interfere with the death sentence of John Lutz of Wilkes-Barre for the murder of his wife. The case drew attention after a juror claimed intimidation and illness influenced the first trial, leading to a second conviction for first degree murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
John Luta
Wilkes-Barre
Luzerne County
Lute
Das
Todas
Botkin Trial Draws Ruling Delay Second Trial Sought
In San Francisco. Attorneys for Mrs Botkin fail to halt the case with a writ of habeas corpus. Judge Cook disallows the request and sends the matter to the sheriff for custody while he considers an appeal to federal courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Joly Tn
Mre
Botkin
Cook
Habens Corpis
Mie. Colkin
Anderson Over the Dam Drowns at Alexandria
An 18 year old Robert Anderson of Altoona drowned when carried over the dam at Alexandria during a family picnic. His mother, who attempted to jump in after him, was restrained by onlookers as hundreds watched from the shore.
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Altoona
Robert Anderson
Alexandria
Official naming of directors for Northern Melty railway project
An official announcement by PF Mongan names James 700 KROW Harriman William Hovketol Wo Mek Twombter and Samuel Mew as directors to oversee the recehclee construction. The brief notes potential memory with Hudivsotiin among those named in the interest group.
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Associated Pres
New York
Mongan
James 700 Krow
Harriman
William Hovketol
Wo Mek
Twombter
Samuel
Steamship Arrivals and Departures in New York
July 17 arrivals include Oweanie New York and Bretons sailing Yax port. ships from Cherbourg and Queenstown dock in New York. Arrivals include St Paul at New York and Deutschhind via Plymouth. Queenstown arrivals include Mervin bound for Liverpool. Kaiser Wilhelm reste from Bremen sailing via Cherbourg. Deutschhind proceeds to Hamline after arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oweanie
Niverspool
Queetetown
Company Leads Third Brigade In State Guard Reports
General Stewart releases spring inspection findings for Pennsylvania National Guard units. Highlights include failures to forward enlistment papers and improper care of state property. Brigades show varying officer qualifications and average drill scores. encampment dates for Battery A shifted to late August and early September. Assistant surgeons named: Fetterman, Stine, and Sinclair.
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Leutenanta
Stewart
John A. Schall
Wilfred B. Fetterman
Malcolm T. Stine
John F. Sinclair
Bathing tragedy at Owego claims three lives
Three people drown in the Susquehanna at Owego. Sadie Casterline died saving her sister who was rescued. Frank T. Stanbrough and Alva B. Odell also perished after they assisted a friend in deep water.
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Associated Press
Owego
Susquehanna
Sadie Casterline
Frank T. Stanbrough
Alva
Odell
Stanbrough
Patterson Dreamer Claims Millions in New York
Mrs. Mary Martha Patterson of Altoona claims the millions left by Jacob Rogers in New York. She says M M stands for Mary Martha and Metropolitan musewm and recently retired in Greensburg after trying to secure the Boers estate. County residents could not see the link to hare culture and rejected her claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Mary Martha Patterson
New York
Yeatenday
Jacob
Elijah Fulford Wins Preliminary at Interstate Park Contest
Elijah J Fulford of Wil SOY defeats seven other contestants in a 10 targets per man event at Interstate Park. He claimed the cash prize amid a standout performance with several early breaks and high scores.
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Elijah J. Fulford
Asociated Press
New York
Wil
SOY
Interstate Park
Te Elgideens
Mark
General Cavero Killed in Saragoea Clash
An executive wire from The Associated Press reports General Cavero Carlet killed and nearly fifty wounded in clashes between Catholic forces and free thinkers in Saragoes. The notices office and Catholic newspaper were wrecked.
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Saragoea
Cavero
Carlet
Catholica
Saragoes
Noticito
Catholic
Chickasaw Miners Strike Reported in Carbon Fields
Exclusive wire from Birmingham reports that hundreds of Chickasaw miners struck at the Carbon Hill coal fields. The strike follows last year's wage settlements with all other conditions in dispute and shows no settlement prospects at present.
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Associated Pres
Atlanta
Cinduly
IFA
Birmingham
Ala
Séyet
Gallowry
Chickasaw
Carbon Hin
Fire at Marehall Causes Major Loss in Marehall
Exclusive wire reports a serious blaze in Marehall Missouri today. The fire destroyed parts of the hindness portion causing losses exceeding 120000 dollars. No injuries reported."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marehall
Bhindness
Amasa Howland Dead in New York Funeral Prospects
Anna Howland, aged years, died today at Mandy Mil North West, where in 1800 he began the manufacture of paper. Howland’s enterprise grew into the Howland Paper Company, marking a notable chapter in local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anna Howland
Mandy Mil N. W
Howland
Howland Paper Company
Public Meeting Set as Wellsville Strike Draws Interest
Public meeting planned in Wellsville with Amalgamated Association President Shaffer to present the union side and address alleged misstatements. Widespread strike developments include nonunion plant reopenings proposals, armed guards at closed facilities, and organizing efforts reaching Vandergrift and McKeesport.
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Wellsville
Shaffer
Smith
Ney
Murminger Po. Smith
Wellsvilleia
Welleville
McKoorport
W. Dewees
American Sheet Steel Company
Enterprise Lodge
Amalgamated Association
Wood Mill
Eald
McKeesport
Fim
MokKeoxport
W. Devers
Corporations Chartered By The Associated Proas
Charters were read by the department today for Mahoning Gae company Allentown with capital 1000 and Mose Valley iedcation Philadelphiag rami 200. Northern Fenneylvania Tele Plane companys Wellehores capital Miivilling Powder company Scranton capital eh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harridinee
Atre
Theme Corporationey Mahoning Gae
Allentown
Capital
Mose Valley Iedcation
Philadelphiagrami
Northern Fenneylvania Tele
Wellehores Capital
Town
Miivilling Powder Company
Scranton
Weather report garbled entry from yesterday
Yesterday's weather data appears corrupted with repeated letters and nonsensical terms. It mentions humidity, precipitation, and meteorological notes but lacks readable values or locations.
Weather forecast for Eastern Pentiamias July 17
Dreary and cloudy conditions expected in the Eastern Pentiamias region. A three day outlook calls for light southerly winds and occasional thunder showers, with regional humidity and possible scattered showers later in the period.
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International Brotherhood of Statonary Firemen
Vonneyhenia
Wacloton
Thracite Corporation
Te Kingston, It
Nal
Parris Coal Eouyany
Memouth
Ohi Eye
Houwily
Ouf Oayne
J. F Mullaty
Mreaideat
J. A. Gerrity
Deorciary
Stevens, Clear Spring
No. 10
Erieompany
Rome
Ie Enatieens
Atrike
de Hreetien
St Aloysius Hall
Truesdale
The
Saya
Exclusive Wire .Com
Matilda Martha Patterson
General Butterfield
Maritime Customs
Associated Preas
Mining Statistics
James E. Roderick
Detroit
Anaconda
Allis Chalmers
the Legislature
Stone Mears Ale
Denard On Ching
General-Carbondate Department
Ruzete Dasele
Mt Gretna
Lowal
Penneylvania
Finsneral
Commercial
Loval
Lutz
Preen
Prins
Anderson
Asociated
Prov
Northern Pacific Directorate
Mrs. Patterson
Associated
Amasa Howland
Shatier
Persifer Smith
Asenciate Penn
Mttahurg
Lincoln Hotel
Bishop
Ohio State Arbitration Board
Ate. Shaffer
Sheet Steel
Amalzimated
Americin Federation of
Persifer FE
Bsheet Steel Company
Persifer F. Smith
Bachwire
Proas
Kowal
Waly
Weather Forecast
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