Operators Take Up Miners Gauntlet in Anthracite Strike Hearing
The first session of the Anthracite Strike Commission opened with miners pressing for union recognition while operators resisted. David Wilcox cross examined Mitchell to elicit concessions on the union and the prosecution of a labor agreement, producing a tense but orderly day observed by lawyers, officials, and crowds.
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United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Delaware and Hudson Ecompany
Delaware and Fludson Company
David Wilcox
Mir Mitchell
Severa
Selon
Will Dowle
Gray
Daniels
Willcox
Industrial Commission
Mr. Mitchell
Leopnosth
Opening of Sessions at Mine Strike Commission
A large crowd gathered at 9 AM for the opening of the mine strike commission proceedings in Scranton. Judge Gray presided as Wayne McVeagh and top attorneys entered, miners led by Clarence Darrow prepared to present their case, and representatives of several coal companies, independent operators, and nonunion groups attended with press from major cities.
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Superior Court Room
Mevorder Mosely
Mitchell
Washington Avenue
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Wilkes- Barre
United Mine Workers
Distriet
T. D. Nicholls
Thos, Duffy
John Fpaohy
J. CL Morris
Clibate
Adam Fry
Ise Aleo
Lile Come Hibles
Attornes
I. J. Loomis
Delaware, Lackawanne and Western
Teese
Delaware and Hudson Company
B. Thorne
Temple Iron Com
O. Rose
Delaware and Hudson
Ok. Berden
Scranton Coal Company
ELK Hal Coal and Lron Company
W. A. May
Pennsylvania Coal Company
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First Presbyterian Church
Edward Bedevick
W. H. Taylor
Mosely
Amate Mine Strike Commission
Judge Gray
Wright
Clark
Watking
Jeff
General Wilson
Bishop Spalding
Parker
Gray
Darrow
Wayne McVeagh
File Company
Clarence S. Darrow
J. D. Liegd
John J. Murphy
Scranton
James Lenahan
John J. Shea
James J. Shea
Wilkes-Barre
Darrew
John Mitchell
Ontario
Western
John R. Kerr
Alfred Hand
J. J. Burr
Delaware and Houdson
David Wirox
James H. Torrey
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Francis T. Gowan
Wilbird, Warren & Knupp
Lehigh
A. L. McClintock
H. C. Reynolds
J. J. Burns
John T. Lenehan
Joseph O'Brien
Lenahan
Mlviiit
Othe
Alll Counecs
Mitchell's Readings on Miner Wages and Eight-Hour Demand
President Mitchell presents a 6000 word summary arguing for eight hours and pay by weight in the anthracite fields. He cites injury rates, danger, and health issues, urging a trade agreement with the United Mine Workers to forestall strikes and protect workers and families.
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Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
United States
Uinited
Mine Workers of America
Wailare
Mitchells Direct Exam On Mine Workers Union Details
The record outlines Mitchell age 3? years, work history from door boy to miner in bituminous mines. He testifies on United Mine Workers membership about 70 percent nationally, district structure, Pennsylvanian proportions, and early coal contracts in several states. The exchange includes questions on strike history and union organization.
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Q. Tlow Ting
Mine Workers of America
Pennevivanti
Ameria
Wolverton
Aly
Chalemuan
Cumneel
Mr. Wilcox
Mir Chatirimian
Wolveron
United States
Ilie
Amorin
Nive National Books
Tlefe
Penneyivanlin Hareat
Cuban reciprocity treaty debated amid tariff concerns
Washington reports that Cuba United States talks center on a simple reciprocity treaty not tied to the Platt amendment. Senator Elkins says lumber and coal exports drive his state’s stake. he favored a staged approach to Cuban trade rather than sweeping tariff changes.
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Platt
Washington
Havana
Cuba
United States
Squires
Quesada
Hay
Root
Congress
Gen
Tasker H. Bliges
Gen. Bliss
Palma
Elisa
Elkins
Eikins
Northwest
Willig
Weather Forecast Fragments for Batumi Region
Forecast fragment lists Batumi weather for Sunday and Saturday with warmer conditions. Mentions eastern Pennayivenkt Male and Cres gouth weet wine in unclear terms.
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Washington
Batumi
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