Miners fight over wages and strike actions loom
The Associated Press reports mixed views from independent operators and superintendents on Mitchell's wage and union demands as miners prepare to shut down eleven washeries between Pittston and Carbondale. Officials say profits vary by company and most statements come from big-city presidents. A strike rally and new hiring drives surface as engineers and pump crews consider returning to select mines.
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Associated Treas
Wilkes-Barre
Associated Press Today
Mitchell
New York
Philadelphia
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Full forces work in Pocahontas fields
Norfolk and Western Railway says labor in the Pocahontas coalfields today exceeds expectations and will match Saturday’s output of 300 cars. Most districts run near full force. Tug River remains shut with only about one coal car mined daily. United Mine Workers banners urge workers to cease after June 21. sheriffs see no need for outside aid or militia.
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Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway
Pocahontas
Rnch Valley
Thacker Fields
Tug River
United Mine Workers of America
Pump runners called out in Hazleton strike
The Hazleton Pennsylvania strike escalates as mine workers again call out engineers firemen and pump runners at Sandy Run colliery after denial of eight hour day gains by the firm. Workers note an agreement with a superintendent that eight hours would be worked during the strike and permanently if miners won their fight.
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Hazleton
Philadelphia
Sandy Run
Yale Commencement Opens With Law School Address
Yale University began its commencement exercises in New Haven with ceremonies for the academic and scientific departments and the law school. Beautiful weather drew large crowds as Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts delivered the law school address.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale University
Law School
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Not Guilty by Insanity in Jane Toppan Trial
The trial in Barnstable Massachusetts concluded with a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity for Jane Toppan the Lowell nurse charged with poisoning Mrs Mary Gibbs of Calumet Manass last August and suspected in ten other deaths She was ordered confined to the Taunton insane asylum for life.
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Associated Press
Barnstable
Mass
Jane Toppan
Lowell, Mass
Mary Gibbs
Calumet
Manass
Tragic Double Event: Husband Kills Wife then Shoots Self
Middletown report says Joseph B. Conkling, a machinist, shot his wife dead after a quarrel and then wounded himself with a bullet to the head. He threatened his youngest daughter, who escaped the house as the tragedy unfolded. Conkling had been in poor health.
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Middletown
Joseph B. Conkling
King Edward Hosts Grand Buckingham Palace Dinner
King Edward and Queen Alexandra held a large dinner at Buckingham Palace for seventy royal figures. The czarevich of Russia led the guest list, joined by numerous princes and princesses from royal families worldwide. Dublin officials warn against disturbances on coronation day and urge peaceful, inclusive celebrations.
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London
Edward
Alexandra
Buckingham Palace
Czarewich
Russia
Dublin
T. C. Harrington
Attempt to wreck Erie special train near Pittston
An Erie company special train was derailed near Pittston Summit after a switch was opened. Deputies with Winchester rifles guarded the scene as crowds gathered and nine deputies arrived in wagons loaded with railroad tools. No arrests noted and cause of the disturbance remained unclear.
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Scranton
Pittston
Erie Company
Hughestown
Pittston Summit
No. 7 Junction
Toronto Strike Ends in Compromise Wage Pact
The Toronto street railway strike ends as workers accept a compromise wage scale of 18 cents per hour first year and 20 cents thereafter with a possible range of 17 to 21 cents based on service years. The company will not recognize the union or receive a grievance committee but allows individual appeals to the general manager. The agreement was accepted by the employees.
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Toronto
Qut
Mayor Holden Ejected After Court Yard Brawl
Mayor James L. Holden was forcibly removed from the police court after clashing with Police Chief Tracey over an affidavit on a woman charged with intoxication. The chief struck by the mayor and forced from the courtroom as officers assisted.
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Zanesville
Ohio
James L. Holden
Court of Police
Reet
Populists Meet in Topeka For State Ticket Slate
The Populist state convention gathers in Topeka to nominate candidates for the Supreme Court, lieutenant governor, treasurer, superintendent of insurance, attorney general, and congressman at large. Other statewide offices already filled by Democrats. The group expects to align with Democrats before finalizing the ticket.
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Topeka
Kun
Supreme Court
New York and Newark men convicted in $65,000 insurance fraud scheme
Wertheimer of New York and Sylvan Friedlander of Newark were convicted of conspiracy to defraud insurers of $65,000 related to an incendiary fire that destroyed a shirtwaist factory in Reading. Wertheimer received eighteen months in the Bastille penitentiary and Friedlander fifteen years in prison.
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Associated Press
Reading
Wertheimer
New York
Sylvan Priedlander
Newark
N. J
Thin City
Basten
Friedlander
Officials Held Responsible for Sanitarium Fire Tragedy
Coroner jury holds Miller president and Henry Chirk Davis general manager of St Luke's society responsible for the sanitarium blaze that killed eleven. Four other employes were arrested but later released.
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Associated Prog
Chicago
C Be, Miller
Henry Chirk Davis
Bt. Luke's Society
Miller Og Davis
Pattison In Race Shapes Democratic Governor Nomination
Erle Pa June 23 Democrats rally for state convention with three governor hopefuls Pattison Kerr and Guthrie forming rival camps. Philadelphia delegation arrives with 102 pledged delegates and courtesy of tax reform advocates looms over the ticket fight while leaders meet at Reed House.
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Reed House
Philadelphia
Erle
William ‘I’. Creasy
Robert E. Pattison
James Kerr
Clearfield
G. W. Guthrie
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Frank J. Fitzsimmons
Scranton
Pattison
Charles A. Fagin
Pittston
Guthrie
James Gig Gordon
Kerr
Robert &. Wright
Allentown
Pennsylvania
John B. Head
Greensburg
Tax Reform League
W. W. Bailey
Johnstown Democrat
Bailey
League
Creasy
Pattisan
Allegheny
James M. Guffey
Colonel Guffey
Gordon
Thomas D. Pearce
Bryan comments on Cleveland at New York harmony dinner
In Lincoln Nebraska on June 23, W. J. Bryan explains there is no harmony with Grover Cleveland within the Democratic ranks. He accuses Cleveland of anti party tactics, urges adherence to Democratic principles, and critiques past reforms and alliances. He predicts division if Cleveland seeks nomination.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
New York
Bryan
Democratic Harmony
Cleveland
Tilden Club
New York City
Grover Cleveland
Tie
Perhps
Democrat
Nntime
Peace and Harmony
Mr. Cleveland
United States
Treasury
Wall Street
Washington
Treasury Department
Knox
Y Vireginius
Jefferson
Jackson
Kerr Declares Candidacy for Governor in Democratic Party
Mr Kerr, after being urged by Clearfield county supporters, announces his candidacy for governor. He says his decision follows careful study of party interests, favors a reform platform, and supports a convention freely choosing the nominee without external influence. He emphasizes non factional, non partisan aims and commitment to good government.
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Kerr
Clearfield County
No Cuban Treaty Session Politics and Plutocracy Debate
Critics argue the Cleveland faction would make Democrats preferred creditors and press for finance favored by trusts. The piece contends the campaign is a clash between genuine democracy and a plutocratic Cleveland agenda, with tariff reform, asset currencies, and corporate influence shaping the party.
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Cleveland
McKinley
Hopkins
Illinois
Democrata
Till
Paterson Dyers Helpers Union Moves to End Strike
Exclusive wire from Paterson New Jersey reports the Dyers Helpers Union executive committee authorized ending the strike on favorable terms if a conference with employers can be arranged. The workers had demanded full compliance with their terms, but recent shifts in stance suggest a settlement may be near.
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Dyers’ and Helpers
Rifle Range Caves In Killing Three Workers
A partially completed rifle range in Seagirt New Jersey collapsed at 6 today trapping three workers who died instantly. General Bird W Spencer inspector general and Lt Col Richard B Reading escaped the same fate. The victims Anson Hill John Marsh and Jacob Schibley were from Muanaskan New Jersey and left families. The legislature funded concrete butt rebuilding last winter with the quartermaster general in charge.
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Seagirt
N. J
Vile Range
Bird W. Spencer
New Jersey
Richard B. Reading
Anson Hill
John 8. Marsh
Jacob Schibley
Muanasquan
Hale
Schibley
Olcott
Senate bill reshapes Pennsylvania districts and records
Exclusive wire reports bills passed to alter terms of the United States district court for the Eastern district of Pennsylvania and to create the Middle district of Pennsylvania. The measure requires keeping court records in Scranton as part of the changes.
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Associated Prevx
Washington
Senate
United States District Court For
Easten District of Pennsylvania
Middle District of
Pennsylvania
Scranton
English schooner Cicely wins race to port
Exclusive wire reports from The Associated Press that the English yacht Cicely owned by Cecil Quentin and skippered by Jeff Dover arrived at 6 40 PM after leaving sailing grounds at noon June 2. The vessel Val Au Vent followed, reaching the harbor shortly after, in a competitive finish for the Emperor’s prize.
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Presa
Hellogoland
Germany
Cicely
Cecil Quentin
Jeff Dover
Val Au Vent
Steamship Arrivals Report From Exclusive Wire
The Kaiserin Marian Theresia cleared to Plymouth Cherbourg and Bremen while the Lahn arrived in New York. The Hohengollern stalled in New York and Cherbourg, the Grosser Kurfurst balled in New York. The Kaisey Wilhelm der Grosse arrived in New York via Plymouth for Bremen and proceeded.
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Associated Preay
New York
Kaiserin Marian Theresia
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Bremen
Cilbratiuar
Lahn
Hohengollern
Grogser
Sympathy at Summit in Silk Strike Tie
A Paterson silk workers delegation visited Summit New Jersey causing the local Burmmit silk mill to declare a sympathetic strike. Summit workers and employers report no dispute.
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Associated Frees
Summit
N. J
Paterson
Mrs Connell In Critical Condition At City Hospital
Attending physicians report no encouraging change in Mrs. William Connell’s condition. Late last night officials feared the worst for her health.
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William Connell
Treaty Must Go to Havana Before Senate Submission
Washington June 23 The Cuban reciprocity treaty will not be submitted this session. Any draft must go to Havana and return before the Senate, making adjournment by July 4 likely. Sen. Quay moved to discharge the territories committee on the omnibus bill Admit Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona. Debate on Philippine civil government bill grows livelier with crossfire over war cruelties and references to Grant and Jackson.
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Havana
Senate
Quay
Committee On Territories
Philippines
Washington
Cuba
Congress
Senor Quesada
Pennsylvania
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
Beveridge
Indiana
Grosvenor
Ohio
Grant
Jackson
Mahon
Penny
Andersonville
House
Henderson
de Armond
Missouri
Mr. Olmsted
Penna
Williams
Illinois
Corliss
Michigan
W. W. Kitchin
North Carolina
Deadlock in Twenty sixth district GOP conference continued
Republican senatorial conferees from Susquehanna County met in Susquehanna after weeks of delay. Several ballots were taken without resolving the impasse and the conference adjourned until tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Susanehanna
Twentysith
Cleveland and Mia Cleveland Headed for Buzzard's Bay
Former president and Mia Cleveland leave Princeton for Buzzard’s Bay to spend the summer, news reported by Exclusive Wire from The Associated Prep.
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Associated Prep
Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Buszsard's Bay
Weather data for June 3 1902 forecast
Local weather record notes high temperature around 68 degrees and low near 47 degrees. Humidity reported near 60 percent with 0.04 inch of precipitation in four hours ending afternoon.
Weather forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania
Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday calls for fair and warmer conditions with light variable winds. Temperature trends rise slightly across the two days as dry conditions persist.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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Nanticoke
Susquehanna Coal Company
Pocahontas Fields
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