Recognition of the Union Triggers Anthracite Strike Controversy
Reports from Scranton indicate the three anthracite district executive committees will meet May 7 to vote on calling a general strike of about 147 000 miners after failed talks between United Mine Workers and coal operators under the National Civic Federation. Senator Hanna voices cautious optimism that the conferences may yield better conditions and avoiding a strike, while miners and operators express deep concern over a possible prolonged walkout and impact on Luzerne and Hazleton regions.
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Mitchell
Hanna
Luzerne County
Scranton
Associated Pines
New York
United Mine Workers
National Civic Federation
John Mitchell
Ashland House
United Mine Workers of America
Scrantom
Civic Federation
Ashhind
Afr
Anthracite Distriets
I. HH
Thomas
Erie Railroad
Truesdale
Delaware, Lacakawanna and Western Railroad
Conciliation Committee
Philadelphia
Hind
Ralph M. Tasley
Bailey
Conlcial
Miners’ Union
Anthrachee
Washington
Shanin
Myr. Mitchell
Hazleton
Duffy
Wyoming
Shamokin
Special
Head on collision near Connellsville claims two lives
Two Italians died and forty five were injured when an emigrant train and a fast freight collided head on near Rockwood on the Baltimore and Ohio line. Authorities note likely cause remains unproved amid widespread speculation of a freight train encroaching on the passenger track.
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Associated Press
Connellsville
Rockwood
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ao UT. Vesterre
Nmw'ola Sakel
Wessel
Lea
Capelonia
Missenger Aith
Services Over Remains of Amos J. Cummings
Public memorial services for late Representative Amos J. Cummings of New York were held in the House chamber. Most lawmakers attended as thousands filled the Capitol seeking admission. delegations from New York organizations and unions were present. remains were sent to New York that night.
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Wuaerhington
House
Amos J. Cummings
New York
Hall of Representatives
Senate
Capitol
Department of New York
Kind Army of the Reliable
Typographical Union
New York Pirate’ Association
Cummings
Four perish as overturned boat capsizes on Youghiogheny River
West Newton reports a canoe or boat overturning in the Youghiogheny River with four adults and a child of four years aboard. At least two people were knocked down by wire lines. The dead are listed as Mes, Fred Landeparger, and his wife, plus an accompanying four year old child.
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West Newton
Youghiogheny
Mes
Fred Landeparger
Aun
General Smith Acquittal Expected After Court Martial
Manila May 4 The court martial of General Jacob Smith has ended with strong expectation of acquittal as Colonel Charles A. Woodruff delivers a dramatic closing address praising his career and arguing operations in Samar were conducted within war’s limits. Major Harvey ullough defends prosecution, citing orders to Major Waller at Balinigia.
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Charles A. Woodruff
Waller
Manila
Jacob
Smith
Washington
Woodruff
Samar
Philippines
America
Grant
United States
Taft
Duguonan
Spain
Woodrut
Saymor
Cioneral Smith
Harvey ©Ullough
Balineiga
Maita
Court martial final sitting draws many ladies
Courts held a final sitting of the court martial with numerous ladies in attendance.
Waller Court Martial Concluded Acquittal Believed
Exclusive wire reports from Manila say General Jacob H. Smith's court martial has concluded with an acquittal anticipated by the War Department. Major Waller's trial revealed bearers treacherously aiding insurgents and attacking officers, with self defense cited in the shootings. The dispatch notes continued vigor against Moro resistance to secure peace in the islands.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Jacob H. Smith
Department
Smith
Corbin
Waller
Waler
Major Waller
Lieutenant Day
George Davis
Davis
Bagay
Balangiga
Chaffee
Leyte
Batangas
Samar
Hves
Pennypacker Named Republican Governor Candidate Opposing Elkin
Judge Samuel W. Pennypacker of Philadelphia is selected by Senator Quay and allies to oppose Attorney General Elkin for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. The decision followed a morning conference with Senator Penrose and Insurance Commissioner Durham after weeks of consultation.
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Associated Press
Judge Pennypackers
Benator Quay
Philadelphia
But Little Hope for Wilhelmina in Exclusive Wire
A deteriorating condition reported for Wilhelmina Wilhemina at ight Sunday evening with cautious notes from medical staff. The dispatch cites Dr Hoessieg and other doctors as monitoring progress while optimism fades for recovery.
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Abiniouineid
Casile Lao
Willeming
Thoedeteun
Hoessieg
Aldondaie
Fin
Paul Hope
Moro Campaign Is Successful at Pittston Convention
May 4 Wilkes Barre Pa A Republican party primary in Luzerne district elected delegates for a Pittston convention to choose a state delegate. George Mitchell of Plains appears favored by Elkin supporters while Samuel Hooper and Col L A Watres back others. Votes were light and forecasts split with figures backing Mitchell or Watres.
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Pittston
George Mitchell
Plains
Wilkes-Barre
Luserne
Elkin
Samuel Hooper
L. A. Watres
Watres
Mitchell
Senate to Debate Philippines Bill This Week
Exclusive AP report from Washington notes Republican senators will lead off the debate on the Philippines government bill at 2 o clock with Senator Lodge opening in support. Also on the agenda are the sundry civil appropriation bill and Rosebud Indian reservation settlement.
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Washington
Senate
Lodge
Committee On the
Philippines
Gardener
Messrs. Foraker
Spooner
Burton
McComas
Platt
Connecticut
Congress
Rosebud
South Dakota
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Arizona
House
District of Columbia
Hell Financial
Vules
Deaths of a Day and Notable Figures Across Regions
May items report Potter Palmer of Chicago dying at home on Lake Shore Drive aged, with wealth estimated in the millions. Washington notes Representative Poise Oiey, from Virginia, a long-serving member since 1814, and Catherine Byrne also known as Mlle Catherine Byrne of Buffalo, dies in Wilkes-Barre. Leon Levy of Levy Brothers, a Northeastern Pennsylvania merchant, passes away in Philadelphia at age 40s during treatment.
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Chicago
d.Potter Palmer
Malemor
Mertha M. Mowcore
Honare
Balun
Washington
Lenchburg
Ile
Lynette
Virginia
Wirwinig
Aulin Boony
Donelson
Wilkea-Harree
Josephie
Mover Hospital
Mlle
Catherine Byrne
Buffalo
Hasleton
Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes Barre
Leon Levy
Levy Brothers
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Steamship Arrivals Listing From New York May Day
Shipping arrivals and departures listed for May 1 show steamers from Rotterdam Boulogne and Gibraltar sailing routes. Numerous vessel names, origins, and destinations appear in a dense telegraphic style with entries for Lyon, Glasgow and Antwerp services.
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New York
la Hrvingue
Tates
Rotterdam
Boulogne Burger
Ethiopia
Cilaygow
Bigard
Pascal
la Giscogne
Gibraltar-Salled
Vrave
Ampwerpe
Asilved
Moro campaign ends with Bayan surrender and casualties
Washington reports Brigadier General Davis's message detailing Sultan Bayan and his Dattos surrender after a bold assault on the Moro fort. Eighty four survivors were taken prisoner and many Moros killed or wounded. one officer and seven enlisted men died. President Roosevelt congratulates General Chaffee and Baldwin and Davis for the victory.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Chaffee
Sultan Bayan
Wishington
George W. Davis
Bayan
Maja Muda Bayan
Sultan Pandapatan
Frank D. Bald
Ditchen
Alber Sa
Alege
Phaonem
Foria
Dattolas
Mulubunge
Sultan Tarlacth
Iles Fort
Ila
Nawely
United States
Immigrant Arrivals Hit Record Levels in Early 20th Century
Exclusive wire reports from Associated Prom show a surge in New York immigration. For the four months ending April 20, 178,004 migrants arrived, with 25,140 reaching the city in the week ending tonight from European ports, marking the highest period yet.
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New York
Thea City
Sunday Baseball Games in American League
Detroit hosts Cleveland in a 1 to 2 scoring game with Hotteries, Mullen, and McQuire noted for runs and Benis contributing. Umpires Johnstone and Connolly oversee the match as about 7,000 fans attend.
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Detroit
Cleveland
Hotteries
Siover
Mullen
McQuire
Dow
Benis
Umphey—Johnstone
Connolly
Chicago Rivalry Rain Delays Major Grid Tilt
In Chicago rain halted a Chicago St. Louis game with 1500 in attendance. Key figures Heisman Pelte Tannehil and Umpire Bimelie listed amid the fragile OCR noting batteries and players.
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St. Louis
Chicago-St. Louis
Gineiniatl
Chavintath Poccee
Cecorperers
Hulio
Heisman
Pelte
Tannehil
4Zimner
Uwpire
Bimelie
Chicago-Chicago-St. Louis
Eastern League Score Report From Newark and Providence
In Newark Worcester defeated Newark 7 to 4 percent. In Providence City detney recorded a 4 to status win over Providence.
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Newark
Worcester
Providence
Detney City
Weather Outlook for Eastern Pennsylvania Mon Tue
Forecast from Washington on May 4 expects Monday and Tuesday to be partly cloudy with possible showers and fair conditions elsewhere. Winds are variable with no strong direction noted.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Puesdley
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MR. Hanna
Amos Cummings
House of Representatives
Gen. Smith
Associated Preas
Judge Pennypacker
Quay
Penrose
Durham
Wilhelmina
Holland
The
Ghat
Lee’s
General Chaffee
Davin
Baldwin
Theasure Roosevelt
Associated Prom
National League
Weather Forecast
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