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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1902

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Seventh Week of the Strikes in Anthracite District

A seven week update on the coal mine strike shows lines drawn with only President Mitchell’s arbitrate offer as a proposition. Disturbances at Stanton colliery in South Wilkes-Barre led to arrests as workers clashed with a fire boss and foreman.

Mitchell Stanton South Wilkes-Barre Associated Press Wilkes-Barre Carroll D. Wright Roosevelt West Virginia Unionesichls West South Coal and Iron Lehigh and Empire Uth Wilkes-Barre Boston Clanare and Hudson Company Atident Wilkes Chicago Yisg United Mine Workers Indianapolis Mr. Mitchell

Deserted Army Man Arrest Reported in Hazlebn

Dennis Mulligan, an army deserter from Fort Columbus, was located and captured after his identity surfaced in a police reading. He was taken to Governor's Y and returned to authorities as miners marched. the report notes a strike and mining town activity in Beaver Brook.

Beaver Brook Upp

Strike Report Shows Coal Fields Still Operating

In Pocahontas and Flat Top fields miners began a strike on June 7. Reports from the Western Railway offices indicate continued output with a rise of nearly 100 wagons pushed yesterday, and 400 cars expected. The situation at Roanoke remains unsettled as workers idle.

Pocahontas Top Western Railway Cvom Fields

Joint miners and operators meet over wage scale in Saginaw

A joint conference of miners and operators is set for July 2 in Saginaw to discuss wage scales and disputes. The call, issued under President Mitchell, aims to avert a general strike at the national convention. Williams and Davis return from Wilkes-Barre as miners vote July 1 to elect delegates.

Saginaw Mich Mitchell National Mine Workers Association Wilkes-Barre Williams Davis

Arbitration Bill Report Advances in House

The labor committee perfected and approved a favorable report on a bill to empower the president to appoint federal arbitration boards to investigate and adjust strikes and boycotts affecting interstate commerce. The five member board would include three presidential appointees and one appointee from each side. The bill allows voluntary submission to the board for final decision but does not compel it. Action anticipated soon but late in the session.

Associated Prev Washington Labor Committee of House

Woman in Male Attire Arrested in Norfolk District

Frances Garris 35 of Danville Virginia is jailed at First Province station for masquerading in male attire. She and a younger companion named Cora Douglass were captured in disreputable district after arriving from Norfolk. Garris, known as Frank Gibert in Danville saloon work, is under police inquiry.

Washington Frances Garris Danville First Province Jaime Cora Douglass Norfolk Harris Ond Frank Gibert

Mexico recognizes pope after envoy's mission in Mexico

Rome reportsMgr R Banx de Semper a member of the pope's household was sent to Mexico three months ago with instructions to reestablish diplomatic relations. He reports success in his mission, signaling improved ties between Mexico and the Vatican.

Rome Mgr. R. Banx de Semper Mexico

Portuguese Rebels Defeated in Zumbes Post

Exclusive report from The Anoviated Presa, Lisbon, June S. states Portuguese troops defeated rebels in upper Zumbes poston. Rebellious chiefs were captured and harmed. their heads were salted and sent to the colony's capital.

Presa Lisbon Portugese Zumbes Poston

Two Quarry Workers Die in Dynamite Blast Near Bethlehem

A premature dynamite explosion at Redington quarries near Bethlehem claims the lives of John Young of Allentown and David Ferry a Hungarian employee. Both men were killed instantly and their bodies were badly mangled. The incident occurred this afternoon and is reported by exclusive wire from The Associated Press.

Asawisted Press Booth Bethlehem Juno 1 John Young Allentown David Ferry Redington Here Associated Press London Buckingham Palace Palace Lord Churchill Treves Luking Barlow Prince and Princess of Wales Buckingham

Evictions at Ashland Prompt Tenants to Quit

Exclusive AP report from Poliaville Pennsylvania notes the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company acting through its land agent at Ashland evicts forty tenants at Locustdale. Tenants are ordered to quit the premises within ten days.

Associated Press Poliaville Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company Ashland Locustdale

Injunctions Filed Against Strikers In Coal Mines

Federal Judge Keller grants five injunctions naming Mother Jones Mike Miller and others as defendants. Complainants include Collins Colliery Whipple Colliery MacDonald Colliery Sugar Creek Coal and Coke White Oak Fuel. Notices posted at Winifrede say wages rise a quarter cent per bushel if enough miners return. one hundred miners back to work today with more expected tomorrow.

Charleston W. Via Keller Joe Crisco Paul Defach Mother Jones Mike Miller Pennsylvania W. B. Wilson Indianapolis Chris Evans Ohio Collins Colliery Company Whipple Colliery Company MacDonald Colliery Company Sugar Creek Coal and Coke Company White Oak Fuel Company Philadelphia New River Winifrede Kanawha

Senate debate on Cuban reciprocity stirs opposition

In Washington, June 27, a sharp Senate discussion on Cuban reciprocity saw Mrs. Teller of Colorado oppose the policy, charging sugar interests fund propaganda. Senator Platt of Connecticut defended ties with Cuba as a duty and warned annexation would threaten U S institutions. District of Columbia appropriation and other measures were settled.

Washington Senate Teller Colorado Senate Committee On Cuba American Sugar Refining Company Platt Connecticut United States New Republic District of Columbia

Democrats Declare for Reciprocity and Antitrust Action

Washington June 27 A caucus of Democratic House members unanimously adopted a declaration condemning the Republican majority for failing to press reciprocity with Cuba. The text praises the Democratic minority for supporting a sugar relief measure, accuses Republicans of protecting the sugar trust, and calls for stronger anti trust and tariff reforms to curb monopolies. The declaration urges immediate passage of new anti trust measures and tariff reductions for goods produced in the United States and warns against adjournment until these laws are enacted.

Associated Press Washington House of Representatives Congress Cuba House Bugur Trust Senate United States

Admiral Dewey says Aguinaldo sought loot not independence

Admiral Dewey testified before the Senate committee that Aguinaldo entered Manila for loot and gain, not liberty. He described negotiations with General Jaudenes, the surrender plan, and his suspicions of Aguinaldo's loyalty, while denying that independence was Aguinaldo’s primary aim.

George Washington Manila Associated Prova Washington Dewey Senate Committee On the Philippines Patterson Philippines Jaudenes Merritt General McArthur Mr. Patterson Admiral Dewey Aguinaldo Pratt Providence Williams Cuyilte Deitrich Carmack Senator Carmack Admira General Otis General Bell

Amnestiy Terms Agreed For Philippines Proclaimed

Cabinet approves modified amnesty proclamation to be issued on Independence Day. It frees political offenders including Aguinaldo under civil government plans, preserves military protection, and limits amnesty to those jailed for military law breaches.

Washington Philippines War Department Toot Wright Aguinaldo Guam Mindanao United States Lberty Secretary Root Taft Rome Root Lafayette Square White House

American Polo Team Triumphs in Paris Match

Paris June 2 The American polo team defeated Paris by seven goals in a lively afternoon match attended by a large crowd.

Paris

Judge rules 600 dollar excess salary must be recovered

Judge Simonton enjoins Superintendent Schaffer from paying more salary to Forest county Superintendent Stitzinger until the $1,600 salary is reconciled with the lawful $1,000. The court upholds the school board which contended Stitzinger had no right to the excess.

Pres Harriaburg Simonton Public Instruction Schaffer Stitainger Forest County Stitzgingen

Fuller Syndicate Secures Western Maryland Securities

The Fuller syndicate representing the Wabash railway system formalized the purchase of Western Maryland holdings for 8.65 million dollars, with a 500 thousand dollar guarantee toward tidewater terminal construction. City and county directors resigned. a temporary board was named and a July 8 meeting set to finalize the consolidation with the West Virginia Central.

Baltimore Baltimore Wite Western Maryland Company Fuller Syndicate Tidewater Hayes Washington County M. T. Herrick Western Maryland Railroad Western Maryland West Virginia Central Colonel Herrick City Edward Gould Winslow Pierce Consolidated Road

Baltimore's Last Strange Sensation

Mrs Ernest ine L Rauck seeks annulment of her marriage to Lydia Lotta Sawyer who posed as a man for years. Judge Wright orders a hearing with a thirty day response period and possible testimony before a commissioner as no statute covers such a case. Bowyer remains in seclusion after being detained at the police station.

Mes Baltimore Ernestine L. Rauck Lydia Lotta Sawyer Wright Lotta A. Bawyer

Steamship Arrivals By Exclusive Wire

Arrivals include Colombia Hamburg Laiania Liverpool and Wivenstown. Cleared ships include Umbria Liver pool Btutendam Hotterdam Genoa and Naples. Passages note Southwark New York to Antwerp Queens town and Plymouth lists Campania and Patricia with onward legs to Cherbourg Hamburg and Liverpool. Proved through Prowle Point and Kyndam Rotterdam to New York.

Associated Press New York Columbia Hamburg Laiania Liverpool Wivenstown Umbria Btutendam Hotterdam Hollogne Alley Genoa Naples Kroon And Antwerp Southwark Queenstown Campania Plymouth Patricia Cherbourg Prowle Point Kyndam Rotterdamm

Union party nominates tickets in Harrisburg convention

A Harrisburg labor union convention named the Union party and nominated a ticket for public office. James K. L. Carpenter, a Carpenters' union member, for sheriff. B. G. Rapp, Typographical union, recorder. C. H. Spotts, Harrisburg lodge 383 Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, for legislature city district C.. Patrick Ryan, miners' union, auditor. G. K. Henry, car men, auditor. C. L. Wallower, Painters' union, commissioner.

Harrisburg Union Party James KL. Carpenter Carpenters’ Union B. G. Rapp Typographical Union H. Spotts Brotherhood of Railroad Patrick Ryan Miners’ Union G. K. Henry Car Men C. L. Wallower Painters’ Union

Investigation into Panama Canal shares sale risks

Senator Morgan introduced a senate resolution authorizing an inquiry by the committee on inter-ocean canals into the aims of Panama Canal Company shareholders and the potential benefits from selling canal franchises to the United States, amid concerns of unlawful or corrupt efforts. Senators Hanna and Quay objected, and the measure was postponed until tomorrow.

Washington Morgan Senate Committee On Inter-Ocean Canals Senate Panama Canal Company United States Hanna Quay

Railway Surgeons Elect Officers At National Meeting

Atlantic City June 27 Officers were elected by the Railway Surgeons of the United States Dr J W McDoeel Fairmont W Va was chosen president Dr H S Hedges Brunswick Md first vice president Dr Brown McConnellsville Pa second vice president G A Davis Bummitt Point W Va secretary and treasurer S A Buchanan Philadelphia assistant secretary and treasurer An executive committee was named with Drs F L Marsh Mt Pleasant and J Thompson Garrett Ind The meeting adjourned after the vote.

Associated Prova Atlantic City United States J. W. McDoeel Fairmount H. 8. Hedges Brunswick Flrst Brown McConnellsville G. A. Davis Bummitt Point W. Va

Champion Travis Beaten in Morris County Golf Tourney

Morristown N J June 7 Amateur golf champion W J Travis was beaten in the second round of the Morris County Country Club invitation tournament. FH O Reinhart a Princeton man defeated the champion by 2 up and one to play. Reinhart also beat Louis P Bayard one up in the afternoon.

Morristown N. J W. J. Travis Morris County Country Club FH. O. Reinhart Princeton Reinhart Louis P. Bayard

Weather Forecast for Baturday and Sunday

Forecast for Baturday and Sunday shows increasing cloudiness with rain by night on Saturday and rain on Sunday. Fresh west to northwest winds, turning west. Northeast lake region affected.

Washington Pennsylvania

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Stanton Colliery Penis Mulligan Roanoke Arbitration Bill Report Francis Harris Republic Vatican Associatid Moeos Hy E&elalve Annolied Mr. Teller The Associated Pros OF the Democrats Associated Presa King Edward Stitginger Maryland Ernestine Rauck Associated Arena Travis Associated Prom
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