United Mine Workers Refer Recommendations to Special Committee
At Indianapolis on July 1 the United Mine Workers convention referred President Mitchells recommendations to a special committee of top officers and district presidents. The panel will report tomorrow. discussions center on funding the anthracite strike with a $1 per week assessment or 10 percent per week in districts with check offices.
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Mitchell
Associated Press
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
Cpechil
Lewis
Wilson
Oie
An- Ahrieite
Haskins
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Pittsburg
Dolan
Hisking
Ryan
Ilinois
National Organization
Hilnels
Boston
International Jewelry Workers’ Union
Lightning Kills Family Riding Near Millstadt
An elderly man Hred Weishas, 80, and his son and daughter, aged 36 and 15, were struck by lightning near Millstadt in St. Clair County and killed instantly. The same bolt also struck two horses hitched to their wagon.
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St. Louis
Hred Weishasbrod
Jacob P. Muskoplf
Millstadt
St. Clair County
Finois
Prison Escape Shocks Clearfield County
An Exclusive Wire reports two newly escaped prisoners were recaptured or went missing after breaking from the Clearfield jail in the early morning. Poora broke his leg and was found near the jail by the sheriff. The other five fled and remain at large as the sheriff and posse pursue them.
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Clearfield
Mike Kupsick
Thomas Erming
Poora
Shorif
Posse
Immigration Figures: Returns by Countries for Last Year
Immigrant arrivals for the fiscal year rise with Austria Hungary and Italy leading gains while Ireland and China decline. The report lists top origins including Italy 178 875 and Austria Hungary 171 989 with notable gains in Sweden Japan and Germany among others. Different estimates compare 1902 to 1901.
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Aloviated Peer
Washington
Immigration Bureau
United States
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Sicily
Sardinia
Russian Empire
Finland
Japan
Sweden
German Empire
Norway
Greece
Denmark
Ireland
China
Turkey
Europe
Tinland
Loft
England
Non Union Man Is Whisked to Jail
At Shamokin Pennsylvania a crowd surged the rail station as Herman Patonkin a non union miner from Philadelphia and Jacob Kramer Schuylkill Haven deputy were rushed onto a passenger train to Sunbury jail. Patonkin is blamed for firing at Mrs Linshaw after she taunted him over striking. The bullet grazed her head. Kramer faced a hearing for carrying a revolver. Bail denied. Strike leaders urged dispersal but crowd threatened to hang them before transit to Sunbury.
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Shamokin
Pennsylvania
Herman Patonkin
Philadelphia
Bear Valley
Jacob Kramer
Schuylkill Haven
Sunbury
William Linshaw
Kramer
Patonkin
No Funds hindering mine mapping effort in state
James I. Roderick, chief of the state bureau of mines, says Section 9 creating the mine workings map program has been a dead letter since enactment due to lack of legislative funding. He notes the Johnstown accident was not caused by this section and says inspectors would map at their own expense unless funds are appropriated. He pledges maps will be made and kept on file if funding is provided.
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West Virginia
Mitchell
Pittsburg
Miners’ Convention
Thomas JD. Nicholls
Committee On Credentials
Haskins
Ohio
Hazleton
James I. Roderick
State Bureau of Mines and Mining
Harrisburg
Johnstown
Man shoots assault victim after disturbance at ice cream stand
Chester, July 18. John Thomas Duff, a four farm laborer, shot and instantly killed Joan Hardy, another laborer, at midnight near Concordville in this county. Hardy had been intoxicated and attacked Duff and his wife earlier, then returned and pelted the house with stones. Duff, after ordering Hardy away, fired buckshot into Hardy's side. Hardy died within thirty minutes. Duff surrendered and was held on $1,000 bond with employer's security.
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Chester
John Thomas Duff
Joan Hardy
Concordville
Hardy
Duff
Murder Over a Boy Shocks Houston as Optician Shot
Exclusive wire reports Dr Delipscey optician was shot and killed by D B Williams after a quarrel at the office. Williams and his two sons allegedly visited the office following the discharge of his son for inattention. Williams surrendered but gave no public statement.
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Houston, Tex
Delipscey
D. B. Williama
William
Dempscey
Williamg
Daly-West Mine Officials Cleared by Coroner Jury Verdict
Park City Utah July 18 the coroner jury finds Daly West mine officials entirely blameless for the disaster in which thirty five men died. The AP report notes the inquiry did not assign responsibility to any official.
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Utah
Associated Press
Park City
Daly-West
Finalists Set for Amateur Golf Championship Match
Exclusive Wire from The Aloviated Press Chicago July 18 reports Byers of Allegheny Pittsburg and Louis James of Glenview Chicago advanced from semi finals. The final match will play for the championship over 18 holes tomorrow night.
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Chicago
Heither G. B. Byers
Allegheny Club
Pittsburg
Louis James
Glenview Club
Byers
James
War Secretary Root Visits Gettysburg Camp Site
Special from Camp Meade Gettysburg Pa July 18 Secretary of War Elihu Root accompanied by brigadier generals Wood Bates and Randolph and other regular army officers toured the battlefield The party discussed the possibility of Gettysburg becoming a permanent camp ground and the potential establishment of a regular army post The visit included a drill by the Thirteenth Hospital Corps and other duties by regular officers
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Wood
Bates
Randolph
Regular Army
Gettysburg
Thirteenth’s Hospital Corps
Camp Meade
Elihu Root
National Guard camp hosts Root visit in Pennsylvania
Secretary of War Elihu Root visited the National Guard division in camp with Adjutant General Corbin and Generals Wood Bates and Randolph. The 9 000 strong force welcomed him at division headquarters and later paraded past Washington officials. Gettysburg eyed as summer encampment site as possible army post discussed.
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National Guard of Pennsylvania
Root
Corbin
Wood
Bates
Randolph
Carter
Dunn
Clark
First City
Sheridan
Stone
Miller
Battery B
Washington
Army
National Guard
War Departments
Gettysburgy
State Guard
Tribune
Pennsylvania
W. A. Stone
Division Ofncers
Thirteenth Regimental
W. W. Griffiths
Corneter
Thomas Miles
United States
Pennsylvania Guard
Congress
Conawego Valley
Mount Gretna
Gettysburg
Vatican notes US Holy See talks on Philippine religious questions
The Osservatore Romano published an official note announcing a happy ending to negotiations between the United States government and the Vatican. A general accord aims to guide further talks on details to be finalized in Manila between an apostolic delegate and the Philippine governor.
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Rome
Osservatore Romano
Vatican
United States
Holy See
Philippines
Manila
Colonel Pratt Declines Susquehanna Wayne Nomination
Colonel Charles C. Pratt of New Milford declined the nomination for state senator at the Susquehanna Wayne Twenty sixth district conference in Susquehanna Pa He said he would not accept any nomination that the most critical person could question He pledged to support any candidate the conference selects and a further meeting at Honesdale Saturday may make a new nomination.
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Susquehanna
Susquehanna-Wayne
Charles C. Pratt
New Milford
Honesdale
Trade Outlook Bright
New York July 18 Reports from R G Dun Weekly Review of Trade say labor disputes settled or near settlement and early agreements in other fights lift the industrial outlook Agriculture conditions are improving Fall sales preparations are underway and confidence grows Financial conditions are sound with heavy speculation Failures for the week total 213 in the United States 20 in Canada.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
United States
Canada
Scranton Fares Well Elected Officers in Odd Fellows Council
The state council Patriarchs Militant of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows elected officers today. Major General Edward Deans of Scranton was named president and Brigadier General J. W. Andrews of Altoona was chosen vice president. Other officers include Colonel W. C. Cowells of Scranton as treasurer and Lieutenant Colonel George W Skillhorn of Scranton as assistant adjutant general. The next annual meeting will be in Philadelphia on the second Tuesday in August, 190%.
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Wilkes-Barre
State Council
Order of Odd Fellows
Edward (. Deans
Scranton
J. W. Andrews
Altoona
W, CC
Cowells
George W. SkIillhorn
Joseph L. Rile
Philadelphia
Sentinel
Harry J. Hall
Carbondale
W A. Sassaman
Mistaken for a Burglar In Murphysboro Tragedy
Mrs George Joubert shot and killed her husband and Moses Joubert after mistaking them for burglars. The men had been drinking and returned home to break down the door prompting Mrs Joubert to fire with her husband’s revolver. The event occurred about five miles east of Ava Illinois in the early hours.
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Murphysboro
George Joubert
Moses Joubert
Joubert
Ava
George
Moses
Cambrian Steel to Give 10 Percent Wages Boost Starting July
An official of Cambrian Steel reports about half the 1 000 workers will join an advance wage program averaging a 10 percent increase dating from July 1. The plan covers hour rate workers distinct from tonnage and piece rate employés.
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Johnstown
Cambrian Steel Company
City Fire Destroys Major Blocks in Guayaquil
A large fire in Guayaquil on Wednesday night leveled ninety city blocks including the customs house and railway station. Losses are estimated at 5,000,000 dollars for buildings and merchandise.
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Guayaquil
Hevadez
Grand Circuit Races Postponed
Heavy rain yesterday postponed the Grosse Pointe racing program today. The Blue Ribbon meeting will conclude tomorrow under the Grand Circuit schedule.
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Associated Wrens
Detroit
Mich
Grosse Pointe
Vatican Replies To Secretary Root On Anti-Trust Conference
Washington July 18 The government of the United States has not received an invitation to participate in the anti trust conference proposed by the czar It was not officially concerned in the Brussels International sugar conference which the proposed gathering would supplement The United States would not enter any foreign undertaken on trade regulation or tariff matters and Congress would not surrender constitutional authority in such matters
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Washington
United States
Brussels
Congress
Root
Carolinal Rampolla
Holy Sea
Philippine Islands
Manila
Hibernians Aroused Over Circular Allegations At Convention
Delegates at the Hibernian convention debated a printed circular claiming the order misled Ireland’s rank and file. The document, linked to Clan Na Gael leaders, sparked distrust though proof remained lacking. Committees reported on organizing plans with options for four organizers at 150 dollars monthly plus per member fees, or one organizer with no extra fees. A compromise proposed two organizers with a monthly stipend. Some members pressed for an official adjuvant to link the military branch with the presidency.
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Denver
Ireland
Clan- Na-Gael
United Irish League
Order
Jeffries Reported Ill in Oakland Fight Camp
Rumors spread that champion Jeffries was sick from over training and out of condition. Trainer Delaney says he worked too hard, but Jeffries later appeared at the gym and declared he is not sick, only tired from theater attendance and will resume light exercises.
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Oakland
Cal
Jeffries
Delaney
Coronation of Edward and Alexandra Set for August 9
London dispatch reports an official notice the coronation by the King's command will take place on August 9. Rehearsals for the procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey were held, and state department officials remain at work on arrangements for the ceremony.
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London
Edward
Alexandra
Buckingham Palace
Westminster Abbey
President denies Alice Roosevelt engagement report
Oyster Bay July 18 the president denies the reported engagement of Miss Alice Roosevelt to Lieutenant Robert Sterling Clark of New York a son of Mrs Alfred Corning Clark. Miss Hoosewell has no personal acquaintance with Lieutenant Clark.
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Oyster Bay
Alice Roosevelt
Robert Sterling Clark
New York
Alfred Corning Clark
Hoosewell
Chirk
Countess De La Ware Granted Divorce and Custody
From London July 14 The Countess De La Ware received a decree of divorce from the Earl on grounds of desertion and misconduct. She was awarded costs and custody of their children.
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London
Countess de la Ware
Bank Examiner Appointed as Kiley Resigns in Lebanon
Exclusive wire reports Albert D. Carmany of Lebanon Pennsylvania has been appointed a bank examiner replacing the resigning G W Kiley. The announcement comes from Washington on July 18 and confirms the personnel change in the banking department.
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Washington
Albert D. Carmany
Lebanon
G. W. Kiley
Two Die In Grade Crossing Crash At Bradd Crossing
Two men died and three were seriously injured in a Bradd crossing accident at Old Orchard Me today. An exclusive report from The Awovnuled Press notes fatalities and injuries in the collision.
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Awovnuled Press
Old Orchard
Iwo
Peary relief party sails from Portland to join Windward
Mrs. Robert F. Peary and her daughter depart Portland with Herbert L. Bridgman of the Arctic club of New York for Sidney to board the Peary relief steamer Windward.
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Peary
Associated Press
Portland
Robert F. Peary
Herbert Ll. Bridgman
Arctic Club of
New York
Sidney C. U
Windward
Vatican Taft Note Signals Mutual Confidence on Philippine Church Reform
Rome July 18 a Vatican note to Governor Taft expresses satisfaction with Secretary Root’s cable and the US stance on Philippine religious affairs. Rampolla notes four points agreed, hopes for peaceful Philippine relations under US rule, and Taft’s farewell audience set for July 21.
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Rome
Vatican
Taft
Root
Phillippines
Holy See
United States
Philippines
Washington
Hoot
Manila
Rampolla
Vallombrosa
Florence
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania This Weekend
Washington July 18 forecast shows cloudy showery weather for Saturday and Sunday in Eastern Pennsylvania with variable night winds.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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