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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1902
Page
1
The anthracite coal region ends a long strike as miners vote to resume work on Thursday October 2 and hand issues to a presidential arbitration commission. President Roosevelt summons the commission to meet in Washington on Friday, with engineers and pumpmen seeking assurances and local unions planning returns.
News that the convention declared the strike off spread through Shenandoah and Mahanoy City. Bells and whistles rang as workers rushed to prepare for work, with parades led by the Eighteenth Regiment band and other bands joining in. Flags adorned buildings as the town celebrated the end of six months of idle strain.
President Roosevelt received word that the anthracite coal miners' convention had ended the strike. He summoned the arbitration commission to meet in Washington on Friday the 25th. The commission will hear testimony from miners and notify all interested parties as the process begins.
Exclusive dispatch from Chicago reports a midnight blaze in the Glucose Sugar refiners drying house at Taylor street and the Chicago River. Two bodies recovered, four men injured, and ten to twelve presumed dead as flames devastated the seventh floor. Loss estimated up to a million dollars.
Enthusiasm in Bradford as crowds gathered to support Republican candidates led by Judge Pennypacker and Col. Flood. W M Brown praised McKinley and Roosevelt. A. Dresser spoke for Congress. marchers filled the streets and Lyceum at capacity. Tomorrow the gubernatorial party will visit Towanda and Athens.
Exclusive dispatch reports heavy fighting in Macedonian country as Turkish forces encounter fierce resistance near Kara-Savivar. Witness accounts indicate numerous casualties with surrounding lines tense as Armenian and local groups organize in nearby areas.
An exclusive wire report from Clesculated Press describes examining a wagon at the town dumps uncovering feet arms and a torso. Authorities theorize the remains relate to recent grave robberies as police investigate the grisly disposal method.
Pensions granted by exclusive wire from the Associated Press list Moses Clarington of Plymouth and Anugoda M Sovdew widow of Je mer. The report notes approval and assigns pension benefits to the named individuals.
Governor Robert Pattison and his party toured Stroudsburg and Bethlehem amid vigorous cheers. A special train met crowds at depots as Ennvieht pledged support, and Pattison spoke strongly condemning the last legislature as corrupt. Local Democratic clubs escorted the party through town.
The weekly coal operators meeting yielded no decisions beyond discussing litigation. President Baer said the group’s stance aligns with a Roosevelt proposal and anticipated rapid coal shipments if miners return Thursday. He noted Hearst-filed litigation was under consideration and then left for Philadelphia.
Boston Oct 21 President John F Finerty opened the United Irish League convention and officers reported rapid growth since December 1901. Delegates numbered 706 and a six month drive of two thousand dollars was set with dollar for dollar matching from the landlords’ fund. Redmond and Blake spoke on support and finances.
Fifteen people injured in a head on collision on the Knoxville and Ohio division of the Southern railroad near Coal Creek Tennessee. The Louisville express and a freight train collided after the freight crew allegedly overlooked orders. Two locomotives an express car and baggage car were severely damaged. Three trainmen and twelve passengers were hurt. no fatalities reported.
Governor Stone says troops remain in coal region as long as needed and are not recalled all at once. He will avoid a fixed recall date, while election preparations begin for November and some units may patrol on Election Day. He praises miners' strife-ending actions after Wilkes-Barre convention news.
In Hempstead Texas two Black men Jim Wesley and Reddick Warton were hanged in the town square after trials for criminal assault and murder. A mob overpowered officials, seized Wesley during a second trial, and Barton was surrendered to the crowd. A sheriff was wounded and troops were requested but not sent.
A fragmented report describes a city labor event becoming a flashpoint in local governance. The piece mentions a mayoral figure and a formal board discussion, with emphasis on community voices and the path of political action amid rising tensions.
The grand jury returns true bills of forgery against William Thompson and Mourne for alleged offenses in York County. Details indicate accusations involve forged instruments and related falsifications.
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A mounted British column faces dire straits as remnant Indian regiments sail for Africa. Letters report water and supply shortages, many casualties, and entrenched hostility from locals while troops fear being ambushed with dwindling ammunition.
Exclusive wires report a deadly feud in Groerbeck Texas between the Thomason and Rutherford factions over rent. Four others were wounded as two Thomason representatives and three Rutherford men clashed. Wilk Thomason was wounded but escaped. LD Thomson Robert Rutherford and William Rutherford were killed. The shooter surrendered but remains silent.
A leaked wire from The Associated Press in New York on October 2 mentions a letter from Grover Cleveland in response to an invitation to attend the Democratic Hall mass meeting tonight. The piece notes Dawid BA HUI and Bird Solor are slated to perform, with unclear scheduling.
The crown prince of Shum and his party have been visiting Philadelphia since Thursday and will leave for New York on a special mail train this afternoon. He is the guest of William Potter, former minister to Italy.
Fragmentary line of ship movements lists Oceanica and several ports including Liverpool Bremen and Southampton. Mentions arrivals in New York and possible furthered processing with Statendam referenced as a vessel name.
Fragmented data shows Octolay Yt, i readings with highest temperature and low humidity percentages. Precipitation none and hours ended unspecified.
Weather forecast for Washington lists warm conditions in Eastern Pennsylvania for Wednesday with light variable winds. A shift to southerly winds and milder temperatures is expected Thursday as conditions ease.
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