Striking Coal Miners See Many Apply for Work
Officials of major coal companies report daily job applicants from various worker categories, including miners, while the strike continues. Some strikers fear retaliation and boycott if they return to work, as Michigan and Ohio delegates discuss wage disputes and potential broad action.
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Ohio
Williams
Mieli-gan
Tidianapolis
Michigan
Mitchell
Anthraeite
East
Hinsking
Bullivan
Savage
Scranton
Haskins
Populists Hold Convention at Erie nominating slate
The Pennsylvania Populist state convention in Erie named Justus Watkins for governor Henry Willer for lieutenant governor Theodore P Rynder for secretary of internal affairs and adopted a six point platform urging labor rights against monopolies the Australian ballot and broad political reform.
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Associated Presa
Rie
Justus Watkins
Tloga Granger
Henry Kk. Willer
Altoona
Blair County
Theodore P. Rynder
Eerie Keho
People's Party of Pennsylvania
Ita
Bronx Falls
Coal
Americhan
People’s Party
Justice
Equity
Chicago
Kansies
Cltv
William J. Bryan
Jefferson
Cleveland
Incorporated Monopolies
Money Trust
People's Party
Labor
Strikers Seek Return to Cranberry and Drifton Collieries
A. Pardee & Co announces that some strikers including engineers firemen and pumpmen have asked to return at Cranberry colliery Mr Pardee declines to give numbers. One striking engineer and two firemen reportedly sought reinstatement at Drifton colliery Coxe Bros & Co.
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Exelsive Wiro
Associated Press
Hagleton
A. Pardee &O
Cranberry
Pardee
Drifton
Coxe Bros. & Co
Fire destroys home of A. H. Squier in Tunkhannock
A house owned by A. H. Squier, a recent state legislator, burned early this morning in Tunkhannock. Very little furniture was saved and the origin remains unknown. Mr Squier was away at the Democratic state convention in Erie with his wife and son the only occupants at the time.
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Tunkhannock
A. H. Squier
Emperor William Offers Help After King Edward Illness
London dispatch says Emperor William telegraphed Prince Henry of Prussia offering to come to London if there was danger to King Edward. Prince Henry is reported to have replied with reassurance as Buckingham Palace hosts include the Prince and Princess of Wales and other foreign dignitaries. Field Marshal Count Von Waldersee and several royal envoys depart London as the foreign mission exodus continues.
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London
Birmingham Post
King Edward
William
Prince Henry of
Pragala
Prince Henry
Buckingham Palace
Prince and Princess of Wales
Prince
Princess Henry
Prussia
Duke of Cambridge
Count von Waldersee
Prince of
Monaco
Montenegro
Highwaymen hold up traveler near Carbondale
Den Fancher of Crystal Lake was stopped by three men who posed as officers on Crystal Lake road. They led him to Dundaff street before he cried for help. Patrolman Carven captured one suspect, James Purcell, while two others escaped. The trio face a morning hearing.
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Carbondale
den Fancher
Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake Road
Fancher
Mendricks & Co
Dundaft Street
Carven
Cme
Devine
Neary
Dundaff Street
James Purcell
Conners
Sylvester Johnson
Fern Hall
Canal bill approved by Senate amid deficit measure passage
The Senate agreed to the conference report on the Isthmian canal bill and passed the general deficiency bill. A brief protest arose over $500,000 for the Buffalo exposition and $160,000 for the Charleston deficiency funds, but both were included. The bill also provides $45,000 for McKinley’s last illness and death expenses plus physician pay.
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Washington
Senate
Charleston, D. C
McKinley
Agriculture Census Reports Pennsylvania Farm Values
The 1900 Pennsylvania agriculture census shows 224 248 firms valued at 898 272 750 with 4 percent as land value. Farm implements and livestock worth 50 917 240 and 102 439 183 respectively, totaling 1 051 620 177 in farm property. Overall farm products and farm product value reach 207 895 600 with 39 percent animal products and 61 percent crops. Gross income 1899 was 150 851 830. investment income in 1888 was fourteen percent.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Work resumed at Roanoke coal fields amid signs of settlement
Norfolk and Western officials voiced renewed optimism over the Pocahontas coal fields strike. Operators reported 400 cars loaded yesterday, 25 more than any prior day, with expectations for similar output today. No marches were reported and many strikers returned to work.
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Associated Prose
Roanoke
Norfolk and Western Railway
Pocahontas
American Yacht Uncle Sam Wins International Race
The American yacht Uncle Sam owned by Francis K. Rives of New York won the first international special class race in Kiel today, crossing the line eight minutes ahead of all other entries.
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Presa
Kiel
Uncle Sam
Francis K. Rives
New York
Millersville Graduation Sets Record Class Size
A class of 148, the largest in the school's history, graduated this morning at Millersville State Normal School in Lancaster County. The ceremony marked a milestone for Millersville as it awarded diplomas to a record number of graduates.
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Millersville
Associated I'resa
Lancaster
Millersville State Normal School
Philippine civil government bill passes House with party line vote
Washington reports the House approved the Philippine civil government bill 141 to 97, with Massachusetts Democrat Metall voting with the Republicans. A northern change to end the bill was defeated, and the Isthmian canal conference report was adopted 262 to 8, sending both measures to the president. The Philippine bill creates a two house legislature after insurrection ends and broadens citizen rights while adopting a gold standard for currency and extending federal protections to island residents.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Metall
Massachusetts
Patterson
Tennessee
McCall
United States
Grosvenor
Ohio
Cooper
Wisconsin
Taft
Littlefield
Maine
Senate
Panama
Nicaragua
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Supreme Court of the United States
Islands
Porto Rico
Storm Damage Reports Reach Dakota Iowa Border
AP reports from the storm swept Midwest confirm initial damage estimates in South Dakota and Northwestern Iowa. Alcester, B.C. reported heavy damage and loss of life appeared unfounded. no injuries were confirmed despite the severity of the event.
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Associated Press
Bronx City
South Dakota
Iowa
Alcester
B.C
Stone Praises Nominations Good Men to Lead
Governor Stone says the Democratic ticket is composed of good men though unlikely to win. He predicts a Republican victory with Pennypacker and allies carrying the state by a large majority. He views party contests as natural in a large majority and expects caucuses and conventions to settle disputes.
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Pennypacker
Yale Defeats Harvard in Close Yale-Harvard Regatta Victory
Yale wins the big varsity race by four boat lengths with a 20.20 time to Harvard's 20.33 as President Roosevelt watches from the Dolphin. Yale also wins the four oared race while the freshman race ends in a draw amid windy, rough water along the Thames.
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Associated Proag
New London
Yale
Harvard
Cambridge
Roosevelt
Dolphin
Regatta Committee
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Shell
Broad Thames
Thames
Meiklehain
Littl
McGraw
Jackson
Yale Harvard Freshmen Rowing Draw in Grand River Contest
Yale and Harvard freshmen crews battled to a dead heat in 10.13. Harvard led the four event from the start with a finish time of 11.19. Harvard won the four-oared race while the freshman clash ended in a near split finish with both boats claiming the top spot.
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Yale
No. 2
Imp
Harvard
Pratt's Nomination Regarded Regular in 26th District
Philadelphia dispatch reports that the Susquehanna and Wayne county delegates at the 26th district Republican senatorial conference approved Charles Pratt's nomination for state senator. Some Wayne county delegates had bolted, but the telegram to the Associated Press maintains the nomination is regular.
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Philadelphia
Honesdale
Charles Pratt
Associated Press
Susquehanna
Wayne County
No General Strike Voted In Paterson Silk Unions
Paterson New Jersey June 26 delegates from silk industry unions vote against ordering a general strike in sympathy with the dyers helpers strike. Dyers helpers and broad silk weavers unions back the move four votes each while ribbon weavers warpers loom fixers unions oppose with four votes apiece. The decision argues against thousands being put out of work and favors those who can work contributing to those out of work. It is hoped many weavers and others idle since the previous week will return to the looms with union support.
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Ribbon Weavers Union
Warpers and Loom Fixers Union
Dyers' Helpers
Workings for Arbitration Debated by House Labor Panel
The house labor committee examined a bill to create a national board of arbitration to handle strikes. Supporter McDermott cited coal strike pressure while Gardner warned of prolonged stoppages. Members favored a nonbinding plan to encourage investigation and publicity, with amendments approved and a further meeting set.
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Labor Committee of House
National Board
Washington
Labor Committee of the House
National Board of Arbitration
McDermott
New Jersey
Gardner
Russian Troops Withdrawn and Rail Line Restored
Parkisite Wire reports Russian forces have left Monkden Manchuria and Kerlin to be evacuated by 1904. The Shan-Hai-Kwan railroad is to be restored to its owners by October. Manchurian railroad guards will total 30,000 men.
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Parkisite
Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Monkden
Manchuria
Kerlin
Shan-Hai-Kwan
Steamship Arrivals Report From June Fourth
Exclusive wire dispatch lists ships sailing to and from major ports and several arrivals at New York. Vessels sailing include Ja Bavole to Havre Fuerst to Bismarck and Friederich der Grosse to Hamburg. Arrivals include Lahn Auguste Victoria and Ryndham.
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New York
Ja Bavole
Havre
Fuerst
Bismarck
Hamburg
Friederich der Grosse
Bremen
la Touraine
Genoa
Lahn
Auguste Victoria
Glasgow
Anchorlie
Rotterdam
Ryndham
Coronation Day Bearish Calm and Royal Pardons Planned
London reports King Edward VII in steady condition after a day of quiet public emotion. The king opened telegrams and inspected the honor list while royal pardons for army offenders were set to take effect.
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Edward
Weather Report From June 20 1902
Local data show June 20 1902 with high near 68 degrees and low around 43. Humidity about 75 percent. Precipitation measured at 0.51 inch for the period ending at 8 PM.
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West
National Convention
Thomas Borthwick
Pennsylvania Chal Company
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Pittsburg
Erie
Henry K. Filler
Preas
The
Associated
Irena
Scranton Tribune
Census Bureau
Comattee
Mr McCall
Stone
Associated Prom
Harrisburg
Pratt
Paterson
Kerin
Associated Preas
Treves, Laking, Barlow
Alexandra
Prince of Wales
Portsmouth Harbor
Teara
Jitantea
Royal
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