Senator Quay Talks Coal Strike With President
Washington dispatch reports Senator Quay of Pennsylvania met with the president for about an hour to discuss the coal strike. Cabinet officials Root Knox and Shaw joined in earlier talks and Attorney General Knox will attend tomorrow’s conference with Mitchell the miners’ leader. Commissioner Wright and other labor officials will also be present as a possible settlement is hoped.
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Washington
Quay
Penneylvania
Qing
Root
Knox
Shaw
Iwhox
Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Darrell D. Wright
Poxt
Trent
Cowl Presidenuts
Philadelphia
United States
Benator Quay
Ble
Mr. Bryan
Cape
J. Pierpont Morgan
Penitentiars
Principals Hasten to the Conference
Coal presidents left New York for Washington on a special train arriving in Philadelphia where President Baer joined. The train carried a passenger coach and the private car Atlis, later updated by attaching Baer’s private car as the journey continued toward the capital.
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New York
Washington
Ke, B. Thomas
Erie
Bowler
Ontario and Western
David Willcox
Delaware and Hudson
Olyphant
Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
John Markle
Philadelphia
New York City
Baer
Reading Company
Atlis
Royal Lim
Detroit to Host Nationwide Coal Conference October 9
A Detroit special committee, led by Mayor Maybury and Fr W Smith, plans a national coal supply conference on October 9 at Masonic Hall. They sent a telegram to President Roosevelt seeking his mediation after a White House meeting tomorrow to settle any strike. If resolved, the Detroit gathering may be canceled.
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Detroit
Mich
Maybury
Roosevelt
W. ©. Maybury
W. Smith
Common Council
Masonic Hall
White House
Riots disrupt Plymouth washeries as troops quell unrest
In Plymouth the Sterling and North American washeries faced mobs. Colonel Dougherty sent three companies of the Ninth to arrest eleven men on rioting charges. Magistrate Pollowk set $1,000 bail each for trial. Washery operations are expected to resume tomorrow amid security. President Mitchell warned of discord tactics targeting non English speaking miners.
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Wilkes-Barre
Qet
Plyraiouth
Sterling
Jacobs
Dougherty
Ninth Regiment
Pollowk
Hollenback
Washington
Wyoming Valley
Mitchell
Money poured into miners defense fund in quarter
Exclusive wire reports from Indianapolis show the defense fund for anthracite miners reached 461,461 in the last quarter, vastly higher than 412,564 a year ago. Cashings of up to 25,000 daily were made for W H Wilson, with one third of contributions via money orders, as organizers projected about 500,000 weekly.
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Indianapolis
Moneys Order Department
Postoffice
W. H. Wilson
Tadliniporfis
Further Disorder in Northumberland
Exclusive wire reports in Mt. Carmel on October 2 describe rock-throwing at deputies at Righter’s colliery. Company Ky of Lancaster and another unit were sent to the mine and Shamokin by special train to stop pickets from blocking non union workers. Two special trains stood by at Reading and Northern Central stations to rush troops.
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Mt. Carmel
Righter’s
Company
Lancaster
Shamokin
Reading
Northern Central
Guarding Northumberland Collieries Against Mine Raids
Authorities vow rapid action to protect collieries in Northumberland County if mobs attempt to raid the mines. Potential clashes spark guarded patrols and emergency measures as workers and officials brace for unrest.
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Northumberland County
Reading Company to Supply Coal to Heads of Families
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad will supply one ton of anthracite coal per head of family at 4.25 per ton within ten days. The company also notes recent coal shipments totaling 2,400 tons today and 3,000 tons yesterday with washery and mining, and a cumulative 10,000 tons since last Sunday.
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Associated Proms
Harrisburg
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company
Reading
2500 Miners Suspended in Alabama Over Union Dues
Exclusive wire reports that 2500 Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway Company workers in Alabama, under United Mine Workers of America order, were suspended for refusing to pay the $1 weekly union assessment for Pennsylvania anthracite strikers. Two weeks prior, 500 at West Pratt were sent out, bringing total suspended to 4000.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tennessee Coal, Tron and Railway Company
United Mine Workers of America, District of Alabama
Pennsylvania
Blue Creek
Blocton
Tennessee Company
West Pratt
Mayor Low Suggests Better Wait a While
New York October 2 Mayor Low sent another telegram to Mayor Muluy bury Detroit about the proposed conference on the coal situation. He decided to take no action awaiting the outcome of tomorrow's conference with railroad presidents and President Mitchell.
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New York
Low
Muluybury
Detroit
Mitchell
Coal Operators Ordered to Show Cause in Donnelly Case
Albany October 2 Attorney General Davies announced the New York American and Journal may be summoned to show cause why anti trust proceedings should not be instituted against coal operators under the Donnelly law A hearing is set for October 4 in Albany
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Albany
N. Y
Davies
New York American and Journal
Chaffee and Wright Sail for Home
General Chaffee and Vice-Governor Wright sailed from Manila on the transport Sumner. A farewell crowds and military honors greeted them at Fort Santiago before departure. The Sumner will stop at Nagasaki Yokohama and Honolulu with health conditions affecting the schedule. Wright will stay in the United States for about five months.
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Manila
Chaffee
Wright
San Francisco
Sumner
Davis
Division
Star
Military
Pice
Fort Santago
Nagasaki
Yokohama
Honolulu
Mire
Chiffee
Hundreds of Letters Flow to McKinley Memorial Fund
Colonel Myron T. Herrick, treasurer, reports receiving thousands of small contributions daily. An anonymous “endless chain” scheme seeks money with ten, five, and two cent stamps, as about 50,000 letters arrive from the U S and Europe.
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Cleveland
Myron T. Herrick
National Mc Kinley Memorial Association
Memorial
United States
Europe
Hearst Nominated for Congress by Democrats in New York
William Randolph Hearst editor of the New York American and Journal was nominated for Congress by the Democrats of the Eleventh district. Devery initially barred but then recognized Devery delegates. In the Eighth district Perry Belmont was named with Sullivan the other nominee.
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New York
William Randolph Hearst
New York American and Journal
Eleventh
Tammany
William 8. Devery
Devery
Heater
Perry Belmont
Timothy D. Sullivan
Cresceus Fails to Lower World Record at Grand Circuit
Exclusive wire from The Associated Press Cincinnati reports Cresceus, George H. Ketcham's champion trotter, attempted to lower the world record at the grand circuit meeting opening. A bad track caused the failure as Cresceus ran 2.68, the fastest time yet on the track.
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Cincinnat
Cresceus
Ceorge H. Ketcham
Thin City
Dolliver ToutS Iowa Idea As Nations Eyes Watch Tariff
National Republican League delegates hear J P Dolliver of Iowa discuss the Town Idea and tariff protection. He warns monopoly dangers and cites census figures showing limited reach of big trusts and the need for government safeguards. Roosevelt’s indorsement message greets the convention in Chicago.
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Aasociated
Chicago
Tawa
National League of Republican Clubs
United States
J. P. Dolliver
Towa
Dolliver
First Regiment Armory
Iowa
A Meeting of the Henn League Delegates
Isave Miller Hamilton presided as president of the credentials committee headed by F W Fleitz. A resolution to refer resolutions to the resolutions committee was adopted and delegates prepared to appoint members for the committee. The resolutions committee includes Charles R Schirm Henry C Pickels Theodora St Stulb Tom A Stewart Scott Bonham Fred E Meyer Jr. Moore Philadelphia sought the league presidency amid cheers and laughter from delegates.
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F. W. Fleitz
Siates
Committee On
Charles R. Schirm
Maryland
Henry C. Pickels
Delaware
Theodora St. Stulb
Pennsylvania
Tom A. Stewart
New York
Scott Bonham
Fred E. Meyer, Jr
New Jersey
J. Hamptonn Moore
Philadelphia
League
Moore
Frightful Explosion at Lawson Mine Claims Dozen Lives
In Black Diamond Washington Ort 2 an underground blast on the fourth level of the Lawson mine killed twelve miners. Three bodies have been recovered with nine others presumed trapped. Three men were injured. the Pacific Coast company owns the mine and efforts to recover missing workers continue as ventilation is restored.
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Black Diamond
Washington
Lawson
Joe Jacker
Frank Flinder
Frank Rochelle
Robert Lundberg
John Swanson
John Creghino
Simon Tersuavieh
Edward Adlenat
Attendance soars at Trenton Fair with state leaders present
Trenton New Jersey October day draws 40 000 to 50 000 as Governor Murphy and Senators Kean and Dryden attend. Races feature 248 trot won by John D L with Oxford Chimes second and Ben Hall third in 2 47 best time 2 47. Polit Boy wins 2 15 pace with 15 starters 2 1. Effie Powers takes 2 00 pace Brown Heels second Ainsworth third four starters. Nigger Jack takes 2 15 trot Walter Hl second Swage thnlyd. W B Mack wins 2 35 pace Miss Nancy third Prince Wilton third three starters. Bud McCorride wins 2 44 trot Almeda second Mande C third six starters.
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Trenton
N. J
Murphy
United States
Kean
Dryden
John DL
Oxford Chimes
Ben Hall
L.T. Washburn
New Jersey
Polit Boy
Effie Powers
Brown
Swage
W. B. Mack
Miss Nancy
Prince Wilton
Bud McCorride Wih Almeda
Mande C
Boys Brigade Big Convention In Lancaster Parade
Delegates arrive for the Boys Brigade national convention to be held in Lancaster on Friday and Saturday. About 2500 brigadiers are expected to march in the Saturday parade with Battery B Baltimore arriving under Captain Walker and accompanying units from Pittsburgh under General Bowley with the Third Regiment.
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Lancaster
Twily
Battery B
Baltimore
Walker
Comminey OG
Pittsbirg
Cieneral Bowely
Autumn tree day urged for schools in 1902
Friday October 17 1902 is proclaimed autumn tree day by Nathan C Schaef fer superintendent of public instruction The circular urges observance by planting trees and studying forestry The speech highlights tree utility rainfall effects forest prosperity and career paths in forestry emphasizing hands on planting care and insect protection.
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Orber
Nathan C. Schaeffer
Sayer
Pennypacker Visit Draws 8000 to Bellefonte Fairgrounds
Eight thousand people greeted Judge Samuel W. Pennypacker and party at the county fair. Senator William P. Brown and General James W. Latta joined the visit, with Colonel Wilbur F. Reeder presiding over a mass meeting in the court house. Brown attacked Pattison’s charges and offered to provide proofs if charges were substantiated.
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Wllefonte
Samuel W. Pennypacker
William 2D. Brown
James W. Latta
Wilbur F. Reeder
Fair Grounds
Court House
Colonel Reeder
Messrs
Ex-Gov Pattison’s Tour Draws Large West Reception
Exclusive wire report from Bradford notes ex Governor Pattison and his party receiving a rousing welcome after a busy day starting in Tionesta with meetings at the court house in Warren and Youngstown. Crowds filled Lyceum and theater venues though some were turned away. An outside overflow was planned but Pattison’s supporters had left for the day.
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Bradford
Bradsford
Pattison
Tlonesta
Worest
Lyceum
Tlonesti
Court House
Democratic
Union
Ennillditea Mide
Hart
Youngstown
Warren
New Brigadier Generals Named by President
The president has nominated Brigadier General candidates in the Regular Army. Colonel Amon Ot. Kimball, assistant quartermaster, now stationed in New York. Colonel Chambers McKibbon, Twenty fourth Infantry, Mort Dior son, Mont. Colonel Charla Co Hood, Sixteenth Infantry, Fort Melherson, Ciera.
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Washington
Get
Amon Ot
Kimball
New York
Chimbers McKibbon
Mort Diorson
Mont
Charla Co Hood
Fort Melherson
Ciera
Nomination Papers for CG General Koontz Rejected in 36th District
Exclusive dispatch from Harrisburg reports that nomination papers for General Willa Koontz of Somerset as Union party candidate in the Thirty sixth district were rejected for not meeting the required number of signatures. Bedford, Fulton and Somerset counties are cited in the tally of voters involved.
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Harrisburg
Get
Willa Fl. Koontz
Somerset
Union Polity
Aed
Bedford
Multon
Seere
Pitcher Winter Secures Desirable Terms In Signings
Exclusive wire reports Boston pitcher George Winter of the American League signed with the Chicago team after receiving multiple offers from National League clubs. Winter, recovering from typhoid fever, has just returned home under care funded by the Boston club.
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Lancaster
Get
George Winter
Boston American League
Bias
LaWoevours
Chibota
BLO Life
National League Chiles Wieters
Boston Hospital
Thie Ontite
I Niwse
Beaton Olb
Steamship Arrivals Highlight Busy Atlantic Route
Steamship arrivals and sailings listed from Liverpool Havre and Queenstown. Ships German Bremen and Savoie departed Cherbourg Havre and Plymouth while Columbia and La Tourraine arrived in New York from Havre and Queenstown respectively.
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New York
Oqet
Liverpool
Eloreds Celtic
Bremen
Cherbourg
President Roosevelt In Stable Condition At White House
Report from the temporary White House states President Roosevelt remains in satisfactory condition. He spends most of his time in a wheelchair but plans to devote considerable attention to public business tonight.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harvard Tennis Champion Wins Intercollegiate Title
Pacitalve Wire reports Clothier of Harvard University today won the intercollegiate championship on the Merlean Cricket grounds in Heverford. Clothier and his college mate Joonuard defeated Wright and Kolairned of Princeton to win the doubles title.
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Pacitalve
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Wah Clothier
Tharvard University
Pennsylvania
Merlean
Clibiat Heverford
Clothier
OW. Joonuard
J. J. Wright
Kolairned
Princwton
Leonid
Clothiers Oppo
Republicans in Twelfth district back Powers amid mining controversy
Exclusive wire report from The Associated Press states the Republicans of the Twelfth district dominated Samuel L. Powers and passed resolutions praising the president’s efforts to settle the dispute between coal operators and the miners.
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Associated Prem
Boston
Get
Twelfth Congressional District
Samuel L. Powers
Mineva
Yale Student Kinney DePuy Held in $2000 Bond After Waiving Hearing
Exclusive wire from The Associated Areas New Haven reports Kinney DePuy a Yale student charged with manslaughter in a June auto collision that killed DL Wherpe Munroe of this city. He waived examination and was held on $2000 bond for the Superior court.
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New Haven
Conn
Kinney
Depuy
Pitth
Coal Strike Settled Hinted by Exclusive Wire Report
An exclusive Associated Meal dispatch from Reading reports a municipal convention adjourned with a proposed resolution to urge those responsible to settle the coal strike. The wording suggests a plan to back leaders in resolving the dispute.
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Ange
Death of Gustav Kaufman Sinks Berlin Official Career
Gustav Kaufman died on Monday at Berlin, where his election as second burgomaster met with Emperor William’s refusal to sanction. The death marks the end of a controversial political figure in the city.
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Associated Press Berlin
Gustav Kaufman
Berlin
William
Five burglars raid Montoursville railway safe in fatal clash
Five masked men broke into the Montoursville Passenger Railway station at 2 am while engineer Alem Bly worked in the power house. A gunfight followed. one robber died, two robbers wounded, Bly wounded in hip and thigh but fired killing the attacker. The dead man was described in detail. Police seek clues as coroner clears Bly of blame.
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Williamsport
Montoursville
Alem Bly
Bly
Pal
ER. Newell
One Price Clothing House
Focal Police
Union Party Hearing Concludes in Dauphin County Court
Exclusive wire reports the Dauphin county court finished hearing the contest over Union party state nominations by the Putt lean and Pennypacker factions. Tomorrow the court will hear objections to the certificates of three Democratic congressional candidates in Allegheny county.
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Harrisburg
Get
Putt Lean
Pennypacker
Union Party
Dauphin County
Congress
Allegheny County
Pensions Granted in Scranton and Wyoming
Pensions granted announced in Washington on October 2 include Silas M. Penniman and William J. Pisher of Scranton each awarded $8, Charles Tiuch of Hagleton receiving $8, and Sabbath Williams of Wyoming allotted $6.
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Associated Press
Washington
Silas M. Penniman
Scranton
William J. Pisher
Charles Tiuch
Hagleton
Sabbath Williames
Wyoming
Unclear Local Weather Record for October 4 192
Fragmentary weather data showing an October 4 entry with garbled temperature and humidity values. The line items include highest and lowest temperatures and precipitation but are unreadable. No complete values or locations are recoverable from the readable text.
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Thule
Weather forecast for Friday and Saturday in Eastern Pennsylvania
Forecast for Friday fair with clearing clouds on Saturday likely rain. Winds from the north at modest speeds. Northeast Pennsylvania and nearby areas may see variable cloudiness and the chance of showers later.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
North Winda
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