Quiet day in Wilkes-Barre as strike still grips region
Reports from Wilkes-Barre and surrounding coal towns describe a quiet day as 150,000 idle miners await further action from the national convention in Indianapolis. A fireman’s wife, amid neighbor troubles, returned to find her home burned while her family sheltered with friends.
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Associated Press
Wilkes-Barre
Mitchell
Indianapolis
Williamson
W. Va
John Snyder
Dorrance
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
North Wilkes-Birre
North Wilkes-Barre
Stanton SA
Mine Workers’ Union
Coal and Iron Policemen Fined in Nanticoke Incident
Eleven coal company policemen from Susquehanna Coal No 5 colliery were arrested by Wilkes-Barre police for firing revolvers and rifles in a built up borough area. Three discharged, eight fined $8,560 each. arrests made quietly with no guard needed.
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Wilkes-Barre
Susquehanna Coal Company
No. 5
Nanticoke
Roanoke Field News: Coal Strike Edges On
In Pocahontas coal fields a slight change remains, as Tazewell county sheriff faces minor trouble with miners near Pocahontas. Norfolk and Western reports no major clashes. about 375 cars were loaded yesterday with output steady today. Officials expect tonnage gains only after marching bands tire and strikers leave their posts. Operators do not anticipate losses.
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Roanoke
Pocahontas
Tazewell County
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Oneratora
Gilday Issues Output Restriction Amid Coal Strike
In Clearfield on June 20 Patrick Gilday district president of the United Mine Workers orders restricts output in northern and central Pennsylvania to four days a week to block shipments east aiding the anthracite strike. The move follows talks with National President John Mitchell.
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Clearfield
Patrick Gilday
United Mine Workers
Points East
Pennsylvania
Gilday
John Mitchell
Wilsons estimate of coal supply sparks strike forecast
Indianapolis June 20 An estimate by W B Wilson secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America warns that the current above ground coal supply could run out in under three months if a general mine work stoppage occurs. He cites about 450000 miners across thirty states and notes 24000 active in potential suspension.
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Indianapolis
W. B. Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
National Convention of
United States
Wilson
Idaho
Nevada
California
Dakotas
North Carolina
Mine Workers’ Organization
Virginia
West Virginia
Union
Indiana
Biig
Buffalo
N. Y
Great Lakes
Canada
British Isles
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Iowa
Peace prospects after civil government set in Samar
Exclusive: The United States commission has established a civil government on Samar and is optimistic about peace despite Guevarra’s opposition. Acting Governor Wright reports all military detachments have returned to Cebu.
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Associated Proas
Manila
United States Commission
Samar
Wright
Guevarra
Cebu
Cholera Deaths Rise in Manila and Provinces
Exclusive report from Manila notes a sharp rise in cholera with 4 percent cases and 4 deaths yesterday. Totals show Manila 1,190 cases and 1,197 deaths, provinces 6,900 cases and 6,083 deaths to date.
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Preag
Manila
Provinces
Collected Pay In A Novel Way
Francis W. Lestrade a butter merchant was forced at gunpoint to sign and hand over a 2500 check to a man who entered his shop The same man later caused the arrest of David Pyne Pyne a former salesman for the firm faced felonious assault charges and $1000 bail Pyne claimed the firm owed him commissions and used the pistol plan to obtain funds before the check could be presented
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Asselated Press
New York
Francis W. Lestrade
David Pyne
Pyne
Lestrade
Indicted for Conspiracy in City School Scandal
Twenty four true bills of indictment were returned by the grand jury charging Thomas F. G. Selxas B. Frank Brown Joseph Trivia Albert W. Wieder William H. Sivel and David Johnson with conspiracy to extort money and to commit bribery in connection with the appointment of school teachers. Johnson acted as intermediary between applicants and directors. Bail set at 1500 for Travis and Wieder. others to be bailed tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Thomas F. G. Selxas
B. Frank Brown
Joseph Trivia
Albert W. Wieder
William H. Sivel
David Johnson
Johnson
Twenty-eighth Ward
Board of Education
Weaver
Twenty-eighth Sectional School Board
Beltler
Quarter Sessions Court
Grand Jury
Travis
Wieder
Beitler
Pedro Feleiz Captured After Binangonan Massacre
Manila reports Pedro Feleiz, leader of the ladrones who killed a sergeant and four infantrymen at Binangonan on May 30, has been captured despite wounds. Other insurgents were seized and Manaimo, a former Marinduque rebel, was sentenced to ten years and a $2000 gold fine for sedition. Jesus de Veyre with 260 men surrendered in Leyte. Rivera expected to surrender. Capil pledges surrender in South Leyte.
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Manila
Pedro Welelz
Fifth Cavalry
Binangonan
Rizal Province
Feleiz
Cainta
Manaimo
Seeking Coal Abroad Amid Anthracite Strike
New York reports the anthracite strike pushing dealers to import coal from Cardiff Wales. Herbert & Co seeks broken anthracite for locomotives and furnaces, previously about 4.50 a ton, expecting $8 a ton in New York if a deal with Welsh mines is completed.
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New York
Herbert
Herbert & Co
Cardiff
Wales
Roosevelt Welcomes Epworth League Delegates at White House
President Roosevelt received officers and delegates of the Epworth League at the White House. More than two hundred leaguers marched to the executive mansion and shook hands with the president as the fourth general conference district Epworth League opened with a sunrise prayer at Metropolitan Church and continued through afternoon and evening.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church
Missing American teachers in Cebu during June outing
Four American school teachers from Cebu Island, who left on a day outing June W, have not been heard from. Manila reports ongoing search efforts with additional scouting parties deployed and instructions to continue until definite information is obtained.
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Associated Press
Manila
Cebu
Fire at Boyer Wheel factory in Aurora causes layoff effects
The Boyer Wheel works at Aurora Indiana burned today. Loss is reported as 76 dollars and over 100 people are temporarily thrown out of employment.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Boyer Wheel
Aurora
Ind
Paterson Businessmen Form Vigilance Committee to Target Reds
Paterson leaders organize a Vigilance committee of fifty wealthy businessmen and private detectives to shadow anarchists. Mayor Hinchcliffe pins hopes on peace forces and state militia with troops on duty tonight. The plan includes a blacklist to baricle workers and force anarchists to leave Paterson. $250,000 pledged to fund actions.
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Paterson
N. J
Hinchcliffe
Fatal Train Collision Near Staples
Five killed and twenty nine injured in a Northern Pacific crash near Staples just after 1 a.m. The dead include Engineer Walter Scott and Conductor John Noble. Injured Harry Zimmer likely to die. other victims named F Moeller, George Rasmussen, Dan Kennedy.
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Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Staples
Walter Scott
Xpress
F. Moeller
George Rasmussen
John Noble
Dan Kennedy
Harry Zimmer
Hammond
Ind
Exodus of Diplomats Set as Summer Departures Begin
The usual summer exodus of the diplomatic corps is underway with Ambassadors Cambon to France, Aspiroz to Mexico, Brun to Denmark, and Preda to Switzerland all slated to depart in coming days. Minister Wu has received copies of his appointment edict but awaits the document itself, fearing most tasks may be handled from here rather than a China return.
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Washington
Cambon
France
Aspiroz
Mexico
Brun
Denmark
Preda
Switzerland
China
Tyrol Earthquakes Strain Panic Across Regions
Vienna dispatch reports violent earthquakes in the Tyrol with rumblings. Crockery and pictures fell, causing panic among residents as the tremors spread across towns. Local authorities assess damage and seek safety measures.
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London
Vienna
Tyrol
Senatorial Conference Adjourns Without Cuban Pact
The Republican Senatorial conference adjourned after 6 pm with no conclusion on the Cuban reciprocity proposal. The meeting focused on open discussion and left the schedule to the chairman Senator Allison.
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Associated Press
Washington
Allison
Double death by own action in Paterson attic
The bodies of Youri Krizan and his wife were found hanging in an attic, hands tied, facing each other. They were poverty stricken, unacquainted with English, and without friends, with $3 and $28 between them. Police linked the act to the previous riot scene nearby.
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Youraj Krizan
Associated Press
New York
Paterson
Youri Krizan
Krizgan
Dun's Review of Trade Hints Steady US Outlook
R G Dun & Co reports trade quiet in the east due to season and labor disputes while interior and far west show improving conditions with bountiful harvests. Iron production hits new records, coal strikes suspend furnaces, and rail shipments rise. Textile prices hold steady as new plants boost capacity, with few price concessions in heavy steel. Failures drop in the US and rise slightly in Canada amid favorable export outlook.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
East
Far West
Connellaville
United States
Canada
General Wood replies to Hill criticism at Tilden club
General Wood, former Cuban military governor, authorizes a statement condemning D. B. Hill’s remarks at the New York Tilden club reunion. He says Hill shows ignorance or disregard for truth and asserts Hill would have stated facts if he knew them.
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Washington
General Wood
Cuba
D. B. Hill
Tilden Club
New York
Hill
Ancient Monument Bill Up In Senate Debate
A bill to appropriate 25000 for a Fredericksburg Virginia monument to General Hugh Mercer, authorized by Congress in 1777, was discussed in the Senate. Gullinger and Platt urged honoring other heroes, Cockrell opposed similar measures, and Warren objected causing the bill to go over.
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Washington
Fredericksburg
Hugh Mercer
Congress
Senate
Gullinger
New Hampshire
Platt
Connecticut
Cockrell
Missouri
Warren
Wyoming
Ohio Light Artillery Regiment Honored for Civil War Service
In Washington on June 20 a bill passed recognizing the military service of officers and enlisted men of the First regiment of Ohio Light Artillery. The unit served three months at the war's outset but was never formally mustered into U S service.
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Washington
Ohio Light Artillery
United States Service
Rech tin Waives Examination In Misappropriation Case
Henry Rech tin of Cincinnati, arrested yesterday on a charge of misappropriating 7600 dollars as disbursing officer of the department of justice, waived examination in police court today and renewed his bond of 10000 dollars. Case sent to grand jury.
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Washington
Henry Rechtin
Cincinnati
Department of Justice
Grand
Dauphin Prothonotary Seriously Burned In Auto Crash
Jonah G. Difen derfer, prothonotary of Dauphin County, sustained serious burns in an automobile accident this afternoon. He reportedly turned a valve the wrong way and gasoline ignited, setting fire to his clothing.
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Associated Press
Harriaburg
Jonah G. Difenderfer
Dauphin County
Deaths of a Day Ends Life of Francis McKeen of Masseville
Francis McKeen former prominent Democrat politician died at his Masseville home near Mahanoy City at age 64. He once represented the district in the state legislature.
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Associated Prous
Mahanoy City
Francis McKeen
Masseville
Here
McKeen
Sundry Civil Bill Conference Report Agreed In Senate
Senate reporters reveal a partial conference report on the sundry civil bill was presented by Mr Allison and agreed to. The Senate retains amendments still in disagreement and conferrees named are Allison Hale and Cockrell.
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Asociated Press
Washington
Senate Today
Allison
Senate
Messrs
Hale
Cockrell
Conference outlook on canal bill stalls over Panama and Nicaragua
Reports say the Panama amendment may anchor a quick settlement in conference as the House and Senate debate the canal bill. Fletcher of Minnesota signals an agreement on Panama, while Hepburn notes the Nicaragua vote in the House was nearly unanimous and Davey of Louisiana leans Nicaragua. Despite this, leaders fear the late session could preserve the Senate amendment’s leverage.
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Washington
House
Fletcher
Albnesota
Panama
Hepburn
Davey
Louisiana
Nicaragua
Senate
Cabinet Discusses Venice Affair Amid Canal Push
The cabinet met to discuss the Venice officers case but issued no statements. Moody assured the Italian ambassador that court findings were unauthorized. Officials weigh Crowninshield's criticism of Captain Dayton and possible actions. Separate talks planned on canal legislation and the Panama project with the state department and attorney general handling diplomatic and legal aspects.
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Washington
Venice
Moody
Navy
Department
Navy Department
Crowninshield
Dayton
Hay
Morgan
White House
Panama Project
State Department
Panama Canal
Syracuse Races Close CN Y Circuit Meet Winners
Dy exclusive wire reports the final day results from the Central New York circuit races. In pacing 215 class Sloppy Weather won with Dora Blighwood second and Tuey Posey third. best time 2.181. In 222 class Uncle Tom led unfinished, Soublrette second, Colonel Palmer third. best time 2.21. In trotting 225 class Kay M won, Gallant Boy second, Topay third. best time 2.44.
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Presa
Syracuse
N. Y
Palmer
Dean
Kay M
Doble
Gallant Boy
Dunbar
Topay
Smith
Antarctic explorer Borchgrevink to address Royal Geographical Society
Captain Borchgrevink of the National Geographic Society will sail tomorrow on the steamship Cumina to London where he will give an address on volcanoes. He has recently visited Martinique and St. Vincent in the Interesta of the society.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ccbe. Borchgrevink
Martinique
St. Vincent
National Geographic Society
Cummina
Royal Geographic Society
London
Carnegie Declines President Post for Shipley Schools
Andrew Carnegie declines an invitation to become president of schools at Shipley. He says his work lies on the other side of the athletic and is here for recreation, with official duties on this side too numerous to accept.
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Assiclatedreas
London
Andrew Carnegie
Shipley
Trequesia
Small Railroad Sold in Uniontown for 824000
The Fayette county railroad including Uniontown and Connellsville was sold today to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 824000. The line had been leased to the Baltimore and Ohio and the lease cancellation suit was pending but litigation is now ended.
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Associated Press
Uniontown
Fayette County Railroad
Smalline
Connelleville
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore and Ohio and Yeult
Three Hours of Debate on Reciprocity Falls Short
In Washington the Republican Senate conference debated Cuban reciprocity for three hours with eight or nine speakers in favor and two against. Key voices supported reciprocity include Foraker Beveridge Lodge Hale Warren Aldrich McComas Hanna Platt. Opponents were Burton and Burrows. Debate on Philippine civil government continued in the House with Jones Kahn Patterson and Hamilton hearing from both sides. The Isthmian canal bill moved to conference as the Army appropriation dispute persisted. Executive session adjourned until Monday with General Crozier confirmed as chief of ordnance 44 to 12.
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House
Senate
Associated Press
Washington
Allison
Foraker
Beveridge
Lodge
Hale
Warren
Aldrich
McComas
Hanna
Platt
Connecticut
Burton
Burrows
Mr. Jones
Virginia
Insular Affairs Committee
Messrs. Hamilton
Michigan
Kahn
California
Patterson
Tennessee
Phillippines
Military Academy
General Crogier
Ordiance
General Crozier
Proctor
Pettus
Masked Robbers Strike Patton House Stealing 145
Six masked men robbed a Patton mining town house of 145 dollars last night. A sleeping occupant fired, bullets left blood trails through rooms and onto the porch. Bloodhounds were called to trail the robbers.
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Lliouonn
Patton
Valet Jones Granted Bail In Rice Murder Case
Exclusive wire report says Charles F. Jones, valet to Texas millionaire William Marsh Rice, confessed aiding in Rice’s death with Albert Patrick. Jones is admitted to $1,000 bail and to be sent to Texas by his four brothers.
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New York
Charles F. Jones
William Marsh Rice
Texas
Albert
Patrick
Rice
Jones
Potters Agree on Uniform Sanitary Ware Scale
A joint committee of manufacturers and the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters reached a uniform scale for sanitary potteryware. The agreement ends the possibility of a strike, with no walkouts planned.
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Associated Preas
Trenton
N. J
Wa Tsonal Brotherhood of Operative Potters
Weather Forecast for Washington Weekend
Forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for cooler conditions with fair skies. Fresh south winds will shift to the west as the weekend progresses.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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