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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1902

Page

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National Convention of Mine Workers to Meet in Indianapolis

National convention called by President Mitchell to discuss a nationwide suspension of mining operations. Delegates elected from locals, with rules on representation and travel, to meet in Indianapolis on a date to be set. Officials include John Mitchell as president and W B Wilson as secretary treasurer.

United Mine Workers of America United Mine Workers United Mine Workers’ Journal John Mitchell W. B. Wilken

Call for United Mine Workers Convention to Decide Strike

The United Mine Workers of America issues an official call from Indianapolis for a national convention opening July 17 to decide if soft coal miners will strike to support Pennsylvania anthracite action. Delegates are apportioned by local membership with a 1,000 delegate total, and voting strength ranges across districts. A bare majority can order a strike.

Acsociated Wilkes-Barre Mitchell Indianapolis United Mine Workers of America United Mine Workers W. B. Wilson Ind Wilson Pennsylvania Virginia Michigan Missous Kansas Arkansas Indian Territory United Ming Workers of America Articele Winited Mines Workers of America United States Deleowates Fouth

Coal output restricted by United Mine Workers order

The sub district presidents of District No. 2 United Mine Workers issued an order to local checkweighmen and miners in northern and central Pennsylvania to cut bituminous coal output by one third. Working days are limited to four per week with suspensions on Wednesdays and Saturdays where no coke ovens operate, effective June 25. The aim is to restrain output to prevent operators from filling orders for coal used where anthracite coal had been used before the miners' strike.

Clearfield United Mine Workers Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania holds 146th commencement

The Academy of Music hosted the University of Pennsylvania's 146th commencement. Diplomas and honorary degrees were awarded to figures including Richard M. Jones David Jayne TU Nicholas Murray Butler Hugh T. Henry Willoughby Dayton Miller Edward Mac Dowell with Butler delivering the day’s oration.

Associated Press Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Academy of Music Today Richard M. Jones Penn Charter School David Jayne TU Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Hugh T. Henry Willoughby Dayton Miller University of Berlin Edward MacDowell New York

Death by Own Action At Wobshaw Hotel

Special to the Scranton Tribune Honesdale June 18 a death by own action occurred at the Wobshaw hotel midway between Honesdale and White Mills at 7 pm Tuesday Moxley Wobshaw the victim was seen in the bar room shortly before the incident a revolver lay on the bed beside him and he was found dead in his room with a bullet wound to the temple Dr F W Powell county coroner declined an inquest deeming it a plain case of self inflicted death

Honesdale Wobshaw Hotel White Mills Moxley Wobshaw Young Wobshaw F. W. Powell

Newark man held for examination after White House visit

Cary J McAllister of 46 Crawford Street Newark New Jersey was arrested after calling at the White House. He is 26, armed with a revolver and said he planned to use it on a messenger who he claimed was ready to kill him. He cited troubles from being rejected by a Newark girl.

Associated Press Washington Cary J. McAllister Crawford Street Newark N. 1 White House

Maritime Shipping Movements Reported By Wire

Exclusive wire reports arrivals and clearances at New York docks. Vessels Oceanic arrive from Liverpool. La Touraine clears for Havre Bremen and Southampton. Ballast lists include Philadelphia Southampton Southwark Antwerp Sicily and more. Passages note Bi Louw New York bound for Southampton and Kronprinz Wilhelm from New York.

Associated Prem New York Oceanic Liverpool la Touraine Havre Bremen Southampton Philadelphia Southwark Antwerp Sicily Louw Kronpring Wh- Helm

Young Peter Jackson beats Hob Long in sixteenth round

Exclusive wire reports in Kansas City say Peter Jackson defeated Hob Long in the scheduled twenty round bout. The referee stopped the one sided contest in the sixteenth round.

Kansas City Peter Jackson Hob’' Long

Rebels Victory in Venezuelan Revolt Near Coro

Exclusive AP report from Willemstad says revolutionaries won after about five hours of fighting capturing Tac Veh de Coro, with seven government deaths and 18 captured. Coro besieged. Gov Ayala commands troops, while Bolivar city Governor Surria retreats toward Port Tablas. Foreign warships noted in regional ports.

Associated Press Willemstad Curacon Generisler Penalosa Sierralta Tac Veh de Coro Vicw Ayala la Vela de Coro Clidad Bolivar Orlnoca Surria Port Tablas Orinoco Castro Chidad Suchet Carpiunox Venexzuch Alert Ciudad Koningen Regentes la Gualra

Cuban Reciprocity Fails as Senate Divides

Exclusive wire reports a Senate conference on Cuban reciprocity ended without action as 17 senators opposed duty cuts on Cuban sugars and two more aligned with them. Platt and Spooner led the push for legislation, but opposition remained, prompting adjournment with no agreed measure.

Washington Platt Connecticut Spooner Wisconsin Friends of Cuban Congress

Federal boards of investigation to settle labor disputes

Representative McDermott of New Jersey introduces a bill to appoint seven member federal boards of investigation and arbitration. The boards would study disputes affecting inter state commerce and report on wages living costs and employer finances with recommended action.

Washington McDermott New Jersey

Races at Syracuse Feature Exciting Finishes in Circuit

Central New York circuit events in Syracuse on June 18 included a 2260 class pacing race won by Call Wk with Golden Tod second and Mary Showhan third, a best time of 2.15. In the 2.16 class trotting Lizgle Laning won over Judge-at-Law with Kent McEwen third. best time 2.17%.

Syracuse N. Y Beltlig Lizgle Laning Br. G Boland Judge-at-Law Br. Ge Beyer Kent McEwen B. G Mille

Missionary Drowned In Korea Family Notified

Mrs H G Appenzeller of Lancaster learns by the Methodist missionary board that her husband Rev Kl G Appenzeller has drowned at Beouwl Korea. He was about 45, a Berks county native, survived by his wife and four children at home, with reunion hoped in August.

Lancaster Methodist Missionary Board of New York H. G. Appenzeller Beouwl Korea Kl. G. Appengeller Appengeller Berks County Hela

Clark Elevated to Rear Admiral Nomination Cleared

Washington June 16. The senate held an executive session and Benator Hale reported favorably the nomination of Captain Charles F. Clark to rear admiral. Senator Warren objected and the nomination went over. Warren later withdrew his objection, moved an executive session and Captain Clark was confirmed.

Associated Press Washington Senate Benator Hale Warren Clark

Deaths of a Day in Richmond and Princeton

Richmond bishop Francis M. Whittle dies at 75 at his home in Virginia. In Princeton, John Degnan, longtime university police officer and beloved figure, dies suddenly at age 80.

Richmond Francia M. Whittle Episcopal Diocese of Virginia Princeton N. J John Degnan

Rioters Attack Paterson Silk Mills In Violent Day of Riots

A Paterson New Jersey mob wrecked mills including Columbia and Cedar Cliff with stones and bullets. Police and volunteers fought back as workers fled. Reporters were injured and a guard sustained a gunshot wound, with threats to continue violence and a call for troops.

Paterson N. J Murphy McQueen Galleano Finglishman McGrath Belmont Avenue Columbia Mill Grossgebauer William Westerfield Ribbon Workers

Double Hanging Expected in Luzerne County Murder Case

In Wilkes-Barre Luzerne County a double hanging seems probable after the jury found Peter Lenovsky guilty of murder in the first degree. His accomplice Victor Zorambo was previously convicted of murder in the first degree for the same crime. They plotted to kill Anthony Bennick, a coal miner in Exeter believed to carry a large sum of money, and Bennick was fatally assaulted with an axe in his chamber. The victim died the following day in hospital.

Wilkes-Barre Lucerne County Aafternoon Peter Lenovsky Victor Zorambo Lenousky Anthony Bennick Exeter Bennick

Fire damages Cumberland Brewing plant in Maryland

A Cumberland Maryland fire today damaged the Cumberland Brewing Company's plant causing about 1000 in losses. It is believed 45000 barrels of beer in process and finished product were destroyed. The blaze started from a live wire.

Associated Press Cumberland Cumberland Brewing Company

Charter Sued for Catuwissa Car and Foundry Company

An exclusive news item reports a charter lawsuit filed today against the Catuwissa Car and Foundry Company of Catuwissa with capital of $10,000. The Associated News from Harrisburg provides the brief.

Harrisburg Catuwissa Car and Foundry Company Catuwissa

Canal Bill 10 in Question Amid Automotive Misadventure

Master car builder L. T. Canfield's automobile, sent for overhaul to Florey and Brooks, rammed into a ditch on a boulevard test driven by Ralph Harrison. Two young girls escaped unharmed while the chauffeur suffered a minor injury. a wheel was wrecked. The cited defect was the mule power misapplied to the machine.

L. T. Canfield George Brown Erie Tracks

Bucknell University Holds 62nd Commencement

The 62nd Bucknell University commencement in Lewisburg Pa with honorary degrees conferred on O B Dickinson John W Evans Herbert Fenton Stilwell Bernard MacMakin A J Rowland and several others. Degrees by examination and course awarded to Laura Louise Allen Catherine Ruth Bower and others, plus multiple Bachelor and Master level prizes and a closing corporate dinner at Bucknell Hall.

Lewisburg Bucknell University O. B. Dickinson, Esq Chester John W. Evans Herbert Fenton Stilwell St. Paul Laura Louise Allen Osceola Catherine Ruth Bower Charles Ernest Bunnell Kodiak Alaska Frank Hugene Burpee New Orleans Creighton M. Konkle New York City Jacob Henry Minnick Orrstown Grace Sophronia Wodard Bradford Anna Curzon Judd Lewis Clark Walkinshaw Greensburg Eliza Johnston Martin Benjamin Franklin Thomas Factoryville Frank Ellsworth Ammon Strode’s Mills Earl Tustin Morton Crarevburg Epssay Norman Mattoon Thomas Thomas Edward Cule Plymouth Esapy Prige Albert George Karge Camden N. J Pearl Lois Smith Erie Olive Bohillinger Martin

House Debates and Canal Vote Mark Night Session

The House spars over the Nicaragua canal bill with amendments set to vote tomorrow at 4.00 pm. Senators Spooner Hanna Pettus Teller Jones stated routes while Richardson Shallberger and Cannon used the floor for broad political attacks. Bartlett proposed reimbursing Cuban revenues. a night session tackled Indian affairs bills.

Associated Prem Washington Senate Spooner Hanna Panama Pettus Alabama Nicaragua Teller Colorado Jones Arkansas Congress Richardson Tennessee Republican Party Shallberger Nebraska Miss Taylor War Department Wood Cannon Bartlett Georgia Root House Committee On Indian Affairs

Pardon Board Actions Reported by Exclusive Wire

The Harrisburg Pardon Board heard multiple cases with various outcomes. Continued cases include Kate Edwards murder and John Coslitt manslaughter, while pardons recommended cover John McCoolick murder in the second degree and Samuel Nicholson larceny. Wilcox death sentence commuted to life imprisonment. others refused or held under advisement with a rehearing granted for Ralph Moore murder in the second degree.

Harrisburg June Board of Pardons Kate Edwarda Berks John Coslitt Washington John Rommele Philadelphia James Artz Lawrence John McCoolick Luzerne Samuel Nicholson Cumberland Hilla Frank Allegheny R. D. Wilcox Wilcox Biddle Brothers Butler Allegheny County Goffel Samuel H. Tuck Blair Elizabeth Natcher William Whiting Leroy Griffith Ferris George Gantz James McCaffrey Joseph Keller Lackawanna Jas John W. Bunnell Martha Crothers Dauphin Ralph Moore Chester

Weather data for June 1 1902 from Locu data

Yesterday's weather report notes a high around 80 degrees, with relative humidity near 60 percent. Precipitation is listed as a four hour total ending at 6 pm, though several characters are unclear.

Weather forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania

Washington forecast for Thursday and Friday calls for showers on cooler Thursday and fair weather Friday. Fresh southwest winds accompany the period.

Washington Pennsylvania

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