End of the strike sighted after coal commission proposal
Washington reports operators and mine workers agreed to a presidential commission to settle the anthracite strike in Pennsylvania. The five appointees include an engineer officer, a noncoal mining expert, a federal judge, a sociologist, and a coal industry participant. The commission to set employment terms for at least three years and dates of effect, with miners to return to work once formed.
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House
United States
Mitchell
Washington
J. Pierpont Morgan
Robert Bacon
Root
Roosevelt
White House
Cortelyou
Pennsylvania
Mine Workers’ Union
United States Court of the Eastern District of
carbhineeHtee
Engineer Corps
Military
Naval Service
Penney Vintia
Ghorge Fr. Barr
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Tron Company
Lehigh and Wilkes- Barre Coal Company
Temple Tren Compears
Mining conflict flares as union and companies clash
A large industrial dispute centers on UMW miners and coal companies. The letter from Washington outlines a proposed conference, seeking to end violence, protect workers and ensure coal supplies for winter while preserving non union workers' rights.
President Mitchell Silent On Arbitration Proposal
The White House issued a statement on arbitration which President Mitchell declined to comment on and did not view the full copy. Correspondents report he knows the gist but cannot confirm details as oper ators press for a plan. Officials may waive objections, while district presidents remain unreachable at home.
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Wilkes-Barre
Get
Mitchell
White House
Nin
Authers
Af. Valrs
Conference With the President on Coal Strike Ends in White House
Exclusive wire reports describe a late afternoon visit by John Morgan and Robert Bacon to the White House for a coal strike talks session. Secretary Root joined, then the group adjourned to the Metropolitan Club without comments. Cortelyou promised a forthcoming press statement.
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Wieshington
Get
Pherpont Morgan
Robert
Bacon
Ue Barttimore
Ohio Railroad
Applington
Toot
Mar. Morgan
White House
Root
Hoot Wid Messin
Morgen and
Metropolitan Club
Cortelyou
Mr. Morgan
Odell Addresses Coal Strike Comment At Pitth Avenue Hotel
Exclusive wire reports Governor Odell made a significant remark at the Pitth Avenue hotel tonight regarding the coal strike. He indicated his belief that the strike poses major economic and political implications for the state.
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Associated Pros
New York
Odell
Pitth Avenue
Jury's verdict in the Durham case shocks locals
Coroner's jury in Shenandoah Pa finds William Durham died Oct tie from a gunshot fired by Private Wadeworth of the Highteanth National Guard. They deem the shooting haste and unjustified and urge district attorney investigation. Wadeworth was guarding a house that had seen prior dynamite threats. Durham approached and was shot after failing to heed orders.
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Enandoah
William Durham
Wadeworth
Mighteanth Regiment
Nathonal Gawd
Whi Dahm
Tie
Shenandonk
Artur Windeworth
Company A. Highteanth Regiment
National Guard
Pennsylviini
Wadsworth
Thohawn
Ut Isc
Guard Duty at Hazleton Keeps Miners Safe
The Eighth Regiment will protect miners' homes day and night in Hazleton Pa. Major General Miller and staff visited Pottsville to inspect the First regiment quarters in the Phagletan district. The plan calls for guarding workers and preventing intimidation as Colonel Bowing orders protectors to stand watch tonight or tomorrow morning.
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The
Agioels
Hasleton
Ger W
Miller
Pottsville
Phagletan
30 000 TONS PROMISED
Reports indicate railway shipments will reach around 30 000 tons this week after a pause in dues. Officials say Saturday shipments were heavy and Sunday loads were typically the largest, with last week’s figures around 25 000 tons and this week forecast at 30 000 tons.
Fatal Mine Explosion at Pawnee Kills Two
An explosion at the Vietor mine near Pawnee Oklahoma fatally injures four others and leaves two dead. Names listed include WY OVEROCASHT and MICHABEL YORJA among the deceased, with Frank Isaacs Peter Gree Joli Burke and George W. Orley among the injured. The blast occurred just before the day shift ended, caused by excessive gunpowder and coal dust ignition.
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Springfield
Ot. I
Vietor
Pawnee
Michabel Yorja
Frank Isaacs
Peter Gree
Joli Burke
George W. Orley
Governor Stone Not Asked To Mobilize Federal Troops
Private Secretary Gerwig said Governor Stone received no communication requesting him to requisition federal troops for the anthracite coal regions.
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Harrlsburg
Oct
Gerwig
Stone
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt Leaves Washington for New York Visit
The Associated Press reports Roosevelt departs Washington for New York and will stay there for several days, with Exclusive Wine providing coverage from the exclusive wire.
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Associated Wioes
Washington
Dot
Roosevelt
New York
King Edward Hosts American Generals at Buckingham Palace
Ambassador Choate and Generals Corbin Wood and Young visited the king at Buckingham Palace for a luncheon honoring Lord Kitchener. The king asked about the American army and expressed warm wishes for Roosevelt’s St Louis exposition, then toasted the president before decoratings were exchanged.
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Wood
Young
Edward
Associated Press
London
Ambassador Choate
Corbin, Wood and Young
King Edward
Buckingham Palace
Lord Kitchener
India
Choate
Lord Roberts Walso
Ian Hamilton
Kelly Skenny
Knollys
Mr. Choate
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Gen. Corbin
Roosevelt
Great Britain
St. Louis Exposition
England
Kitchener
Troops Stay as Hudson Valley Tensions Rise
Sheriff Gill of Warren county will not push for withdrawal of the Second Regiment National Guard until the Sonson Valley railway strike ends. Strikes strain relations with the company as guards patrol Glens Falls and nearby towns. Brooklyn man Ajax Adwuns, a non union meterman, jailed for disturbance. Charles Martindale bailed. Ker Stickney waived exam and bail set at 1000. Soldiers guard village streets nightly.
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Gill
Warren County
Naionnal Guard
Phdson Valley
Sandy Hill
Qet
Ajax Adwuns
Brooklyn
Glens Walls
Albany
Charles Martindale
Cithens Falls
Kert Stickney
Glens Falls
Stillwater
New York State Campaign Opened For Inquiry
Harrisburg reports Mayor Vance C. McCormick in council chambers seeking investigation into discrepancies from prior recounts. He cites shortages during John A. Pritchey and John D. Patterson administrations and requests examination of accounts. Fritchey deflects, proposing a review with an available representative. The inquiry was referred to the joint finance committee.
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Harrisburg
Vance C. McConnick
John A. Pritchey
John D. Patterson
McCormick
Fritchey
Union Party Objects to George W Howell Nominations
Dauphin county court heard arguments on objections to Union party nominations for Congress in the Tenth district and for state and local offices. Testimony cited party rules. opponents argued lack of notice, while backers claimed legality. Decisions expected soon in Harrisburg.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Union Party
George WV. Hlowell
Calpin
Frederick Pilliips
William P. Litts
Louckawanha County
Dr. Dunnell
Scranton
Union Party State Committee
Lackawanna County
Congressman Olmsted
Charles Hy Mergner
Dunnell
Supreme Court Decisions On Various Corporate and Will Cases
The report lists multiple appellate rulings and affirmations across cases involving Lehigh Valley Coal, Beaver Lumber, Western Bible, and others. It notes affirmations, reversals, and modifications in decisions affecting estates, taxes, and corporate matters with Judge Dean and Justice Mitchell referenced.
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Pittaliige
Justice Mitchell
Pinih Va
Lagernves
Lewis
Hlemlocks Creek
Lagerne
Atiemied
Gitokayun
Ele
Lehigh Praetion Company
Deiaerne Affirmed
Creve
Lehigh Valley
Euilome
Lowelauis Et Aik
Wes Ningston
DL Tareries Des Cree
Leblleh
Cieige
Letittia Debus
Imate Logheny
Mira
Lie Gratis Childieen
Cenat
Wilely
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Aaitlinat Robinson
Photon
Ove Shite
Gayo
Levine
Warren
Jodamont Deversed
Amd Deorme
Wuditor Mile Ptod
Peronriani
Delaware
Laterewini and Weratenin
Dered
Typographic Union Strike Aid Pledge Nets Weekly Dues
Milwaukee typographic union No 2 members vote to contribute one week’s pay to aid striking coal miners, securing a settlement. Each member will pay one dollar weekly, funds to support miners’ strike efforts.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wie
Open air mass meeting funds sent to miners HQ
An exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports a THL A check for 2500 dollars, part of the miners open air mass meeting yesterday. The submission was forwarded to Bendlanipolis, the miners headquarters, today.
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Hostal
Wid
Wnedlanipolis
Shipping Arrivals and Passages Reported in New York
In October ships arrive and pass through New York with various destinations and names. Vessels including Nooordam and Noordam report calls for Boulogne Rotterdam and Cherbourg while Bremen and Plymouth arrivals connect to Plymouth and New York points.
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Bromeland
Antwerp
Redlsovin Abarin
Theresia
Mienwo
Plymouth
Owbourg
Kaiser Wilhelm Det Civosee
Lisard
Noordam
Boulogne and
Roterdam
Hvemote
Bremen
Cherbourg
Lar Clasogne
New
Paivicli
Deaths of a Day. Prominent Democrats Die in Atlantic City and Pittsburgh
Richard J. Lane longtime Philadelphia Democrat dies of typhoid fever in Atlantic City where he resided. William WT D Causey former Democratic county chairman and prominent Pittsburgh businessman dies in Pittsburgh.
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Philadelphia
Rihard J. Lane
Atlantic City
Pittabiirg
St. Laude
Diss
Wage Increase Refused Sparks Planned Mining Strike
A miners' federation refuses the wage rise demanded by workers and a general strike is expected to be declared Thursday. The report from Mons, Belgium notes the miners' union stance and anticipated action by Thursday.
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Preas Mons
Belgium
Miners’ Federation
Gans Knocks Out McPartland in Fifth Round
Fort Erie Ont. lights up as lightweight champion Joe Gans defeats Kid McPartland of New York by knockout in the fifth round tonight. Gans retains title with a decisive stoppage and proves superiority in the ring.
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Associated Press
Fort Erie
Ont
Get
Joe Gans
Kid McPartland
New York
Odell Opens Brooklyn Campaign With State Focus Speech
Governor Odell launched the Republican state campaign in Brooklyn, stressing state issues and fiscal restraint. He appealed to voters across parties, highlighted tax relief and economical administration, and defended the state government against Democratic criticism while urging unity on capital and labor matters.
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Academy of Music
Odell
Brooklyn Young Men's Republican Club
Claremont Rink
Miton
Sithia
Miuimanity
Baer Re-elected at Philadelphia and Reading Railway Meeting
Stockholders in the Philadelphia and Reading Railway met in Philadelphia for an annual session. The report was submitted and adopted, with President Baer and the existing board of directors reaffirmed. The secret meeting was presided over by Mr Baer.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
Haer
Board of Directore
Baer
Unclear Weather Record With Fragmented Readings
Fragmented OCR weather note lists October values, temperatures, humidity, and precipitation. Missing readable dates or locations. Provides partial daily climate details but unclear specifics and units due to garbled text.
Washington Weather Outlook for Tuesday and Wednesday
Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday calls for cooler daytime conditions in Washington with much cooler nights. Brisk west winds are expected and Wednesday should be fair with no precipitation indicated.
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Washington
Porecast
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