Peaceful day hides coal region tensions at Wilkes-Barre
Turmoil from last night’s clash near Stanton colliery eases as crowds disperse. Coal and Iron police resignations, deputy swearing, and marches to Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal offices shape a tense calm in Wyoming valley with boy Charles McCann still listed in serious condition.
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Wilkes-Barre
Wyoming
Stanton
Coal and Iron Police
Lehigh and
Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
New York
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley
Black Diamond Express
Coal and Iron
Charles McCann
Roosevelt declines invitation to appoint commission on anthracite strike
The Board of Trade and Transportation received a telegram from President Roosevelt stating he would be glad to meet the committee if they choose to come to Washington, but cites repeal of the law that would empower the president to appoint a commission. Committee members include Darwin H. James James Talcott and John D. Kernan. Kernan’s later letter apologizes for reliance on outdated statute and explains the board’s resolution was in good faith.
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Board of Trade and Transportation
Roosevelt
George B. Cortelyou
Darwin H. James
James Talcott
John D. Kernan
Cleveland
White House
Washington
Kernan
Miners Threaten Action in Lykens Valley Dispute
Harrisburg report says Lykens Valley miners threaten trouble if pumpmen and engineers do not quit work within twenty four hours. The dispute involves operators in the Ba sector and ongoing labor tensions amid regional mining activity.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Lykens Valley
Miners Strike to General Tie Up West Virginia Mines
An Associated Press dispatch from Roanoke Virginia reports a general coal strike in West Virginia with about twenty thousand miners expected to quit tonight. The North Fork area and Flat Top fields will halt production as workers exit with tools, signaling a broad shutdown of more than forty companies.
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Roanoke
North Fork
W. Va
Planing Mills Destroyed in Major McDonald Fire
Exclusive wire report from Thy Associated Prev in McDonald Georgia June. The J. & Bailey & Co planing mills were burned by fire today. About two million feet of lumber and seven freight cars were destroyed. Loss estimated near ten thousand dollars. Three hundred workers rendered jobless. Origin of the blaze unknown.
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Thy Associated Prev
McDonald, Ga
J. & Bailey & Co
Fleming Concedes Defeat in Tenth Georgia Race
Exclusive Wire Augusta reports H W Fleming of Augusta concedes defeat for Congress in the Tenth Georgia district to T W Hardwick of Sandersville. Fleming carried the popular vote but Hardwick won the nomination by majority.
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Associated Pres
Augusta
Miss Melon Chap Man Wins Philadelphia State Tennis Title
Miss Melon Chap man of Philadelphia won the state women’s singles tennis championship, defeating Miss J. Gi Balrd of Merion in two sets to one.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Melon Chapman
J. Gi Balrd
Merion
TILDEN CLUB DINNER AT NEW YORK CITY JUNE 19
A Tilden club committee announced Former Senator David B Hl has accepted to attend and speak at a New York City dinner on June 19. Former President Grover Cleveland has also agreed to attend and address the gathering. An invitation was sent to William J. Bryan but no reply yet.
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N. Y
Robert FE. Dowling
Henry D. Hotchkiss
John C. Calhoun
Tilden Club
New York City
David B. Hl
Grover Cleveland
William J. Bryan
Mr Hanna backs the Panama Canal in Senate debate
The Senate resumes Isthmian canal consideration as Mr Hanna of Ohio argues for the Panama route over Nicaragua. He cites 83 shipmasters favoring Panama, warns of volcanic dangers and $200,000,000 cost, urging a business approach. Other sessions wrap on anti-anarchy bill with tabling of a bodyguard provision and a defeated amendment 3 to 89.
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Hanna
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Panama
Nicaragua
Nicaragua Canal
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Grant
Littlefield
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Doctor Browning's Bill for Late Senator Magee Honored in Court
Exclusive wire reports from Pittsburg reveal Dr. Walter C. Browning of Philadelphia billed $190,070 for professional services to Senator Chris L. Magee during his protracted illness. Executrices refused payment as excessive while Browning's total claims reach $350,000. Witnesses describe Magee's confidence in Browning and his desire to surpass a famous prior physician's fee, with testimony noting hourly rates and the physician's noted success. The hearing before Judge Over of the county orphans' court adjourned with John D. Shaw on the stand.
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Philadelphia
Chris L. Magee
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Senator Magee
Andrew Patton
Alugee
Brownleg
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John D. Shaw
Shaw
Magee
P. A. B. Widener
Mystery man claims to be human battery at the White House
A colored man named R B Allen from Hicksville Ohio was taken into custody at the White House today. He claimed to be a human battery and the only link of communication with the army of the United Blans brought in balloons. He will be held pending an investigation into his sanity.
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Wa R. B. Allen
Hicksville
Ohio
White House
Army of the United Blans
Yale Base Hall Association Elects Officers
Yale University Base Hall association in New Haven elects officers for the upcoming term. Orion J. Willis 1908 Man Cheater Washburn Chittenden selected as president and manager with Lansing P. Reed as vice president and Russell Cheeney as assistant manager and secretary in South Manchester Conn.
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New Haven
Harrisburg Campaign Heads to State Convention
W R Andrews arrives to open Quay Penrose headquarters as Pennsylvanian delegates prepare for next Wednesday's Republican state convention. Elkin camp plans governorship bid while Washington dispatches signal shifts in Pennypacker and Watres support amid county alignments and last minute pledges. Deputy AG Fleitz declares Elkin victory already secured.
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Quay
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Elkin
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Warren
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Soldiers' Inspection by National Guard Officials
General orders from the Pennsylvania National Guard announce the annual inspection during the division encampment at Gettysburg from July 12 to 18 under Inspector General Sweeney. Officers are barred from dining with enlisted men or cooking in tents. only essential articles may be brought to camp.
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Gettysburg
Concession to Kruger Reported by Birmingham Post
The Birmingham Post says Britain waives its claim for Kruger's acknowledgment of British sovereignty over the Transvaal due to his age and infirmities and guarantees Boer delegates in Europe safe conduct to their homes in South Africa.
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Europe
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Polo Player Escapes Punishment for Torturing a Horoe
An exclusive AP report from London states Lawrence Waterbury of the American polo team had cruelty charges withdrawn after a summons over sharp spurs used on his pony during the International match at Hurlingham. The American Cup matches draw strong interest despite wet ground conditions and uncertain play.
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London
Earl of Shrewsbury
Lawrence Waterbury
Hurlingham
Outburst at Mont Pelee Sparks Dense Cloud Over Fort de France
Exclusive wire reports from Martinique describe Mont Pelee erupting with a four mile high smoke column and a 40 mile wide mushroom cloud. The sea rose and fell unpredictably while no earthquakes or damage were reported. Observers note yellow vapor likely signaling a major eruption.
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Martinique
Mont Pelee
Angelo Hellprin
Philadelphia Geographical Society
George Kennan
le Precheur
Castries
Island of St. Lucia
Royal Mail
Eden
Captain Down
St. Lucia
Basseterre
Island of St. Christopher
Sunday Golf Condemned By Reform Church Assembly
Asbury Park New Jersey June 6 synod of the Reformed Church of America adopted a report on simplifying baptismal rites while rejecting a proposed change to the wording. Dr I W Hathaway urged Sabbath observance and condemned Sunday golf noting exhibitions at Paris and Buffalo closed for Sunday concerns. Rev David M Hunter urged eight member committee to push evangelical work. President Kittredge urged returning to old form and zeal in evangelism.
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N. J
General Synod of the Reformed Church of America
Collier
I. W. Hathaway
Paris
Buffalo Exposition
Washington
David M. Hunter
New York
Kittredge
General Miles Misquoted Says He Was Not Ordered to Washington
General Miles left for Washington over the Pennsylvania line at 640 p.m. He was seen by an Associated Press reporter at the Auditorium before departure. He declared he had been misquoted and denied saying he had been ordered to Washington or that he would skip West Point exercises. He refused further interview.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Miles
Washington
Pennsylvania Road
West Point
Boxer's Release Follows Chelsea Death Probe
Chicago boxer Tommy Dixon, arrested May 24 after the death of Tommy Noonan of Chelsea, is discharged from custody. Medical examiners ruled Noonan died from over exertion sustained in a bout.
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Boston
Chicago
Tommy Dixon
Tommy Noonan
Chelsea
Noonan
City Controller Rejects Emergency Certification on Stone Crusher Purchase
City Controller P W Costello refuses to certify an emergency appropriation for a stone crusher arguing emergencies must be truly urgent and not just delays in annual budgeting. He notes bridge or firehouse disasters justify emergencies, but routine purchases should wait for next year’s appropriation ordinance. He cites overdue deficiency bill payments as more pressing.
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P. W. Costello
Public Works
Roche
Costello
Tribune
New French Cabinet Formed Under Combes
Paris June 6 Senator Combes who formed a new cabinet has conferred with allies all day and a ministry lineup was semi officially announced. Combes premier interior and worship. Valle justice. Delcasse foreign affairs. Andre war. Marvejouis marine. Chaumie public instruction. Pelletan public works. Domergue colonies. Trouillet colonies and commerce. Mougeot agriculture. Rouyier likely to take finance.
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M. Combes
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Andre
Marvejouis
Brisson
Marine
Chaumie
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Rouyier
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Fusion movement shapes coalition for November elections
The citizens' central committee of Allegheny County met with 32 members from eight districts and formed a conference committee to fuse with Democrats for a joint ticket. John Daniel was nominated for Congress in the Twenty third district. Democratic county executives met briefly as a fusion conference panel was appointed to finalize nominations, likely tomorrow.
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Citizens’ Central Committee
Allegheny County
John Daniel
Fusion
West Virginia Coal Strike Looms with 18000 To Walk Out
Exclusive report from Wilkes-Barre June 6 says the higher ranges strike by soft coal miners in West Virginia will be directed by President Mitchell tomorrow. He notes about twenty nine thousand men are in the field with eighteen thousand expected to stop work immediately and the rest to follow in a few days.
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Albert Jacobs
Luzerme
Mitchell
Nanticoke
Susquehanna Coal Company
John Short
Sugar Notch
Lehigh and
Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
Robert Hayden
Hayden
Hudson
Fletcher Walker
Gombert
Carbon County
Yorktown
Duffy
Roan Junction
Associated Presa
Wilkes-Barre
West Virginia
Steamship Arrivals From Europe and Return Trips
Exclusive wire reports steamship arrivals and departures with vessels including Lucania Hyndam Rotterdam via Boulogne and Georgian from Liverpool and Southampton. Arrived ships include Aller from Gibraltar Naples and New York while Idawrd Mensing ton New York Antwerp and other lines list voyages through Cherbourg Genoa and Naples.
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Lucania
Liverpool
Hyndam
Hotterdam
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Georgian
Routhampton
Augusto Victoria
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Aller
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Mensington
Antwerp
Civil Government Plans in Philippines Gain Ground
Secretary Root releases Acting Governor Wright's dispatch showing most archipelago areas outside Moro country ready for civil government. Chaffee concurs. Taft to Rome to negotiate church lands with emphasis on clear church state separation and full compensation.
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Root
Philippines
Taft
Washington
Philippine Committee of the
Senate
House
Vatican
United States
Rome
Philippine Islands
Congress
Taftig
Oldest Gypsy Queen Bavira Lovell Dies in Camp
Bavira Lovell, who claimed to be the oldest gypsy queen in the country, died this afternoon in the camp of her band in Harrisiuve. She was aged in years.
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Associated Press
Harrisiuve
Bavira Lovell
Weather Forecast for Washington Weekend
A weather note predicts a weekend outlook for Washington with Saturday and Sunday winds from the east and fresh touches of wind. The report mentions the broader area including eastern Pennsylvania Tocurain but the text is unclear on exact wind speeds or temperatures.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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