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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1902

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Coal Mines Readjust After Strike Across Anthracite Region

Rapid progress reported as coal companies plan resumption of operations in the anthracite area. Mines inspect gear and timbering, with repairs slowing start up. unions split on reintegration of non union workers while many employed during the strike return home or seek new posts. President Mitchell prepares miners case for arbitration and travels to Indianapolis to join the Mine Workers staff.

Wilkes-Barre Qetc Tan Duniny Superine Thia Plowes Wromaling Valley Plymouth Plains Tonphit Mitchell Arbitration Commission National W. B. Wilson National Headquarters & Mine Workers Indianapolis Terminaos Specifection

Unclear Text On Coal Miners And Military Orders

Fragmentary report notes July levies on unionized coal miners and troops in the region awaiting orders to return home after roll call. Mentions minor fights among non union workers with no major trouble reported as the situation develops.

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Union Tension at FU Creek Coal Vulcan Quarry

Exclusive wire reports from Shenandoah indicate workers were ordered to the company store to sign a contract before reinstatement. Some signed, others refused and returned home. Superintendent Jones denied details when queried, saying the agreement bars interfering with workers or union activity.

Shenandoah FU Creek Coal Company Vulcan Coalllery Ind Nany Hone Jones Wis Hasleton Gin

Mob at Shamokin rocks saloon during strike clash

Exclusive wire reports a mob entered John H. Long’s Shamokin saloon seeking Shock Ein senhocker tied to mine strike activity. After failing to find him, stones shattered windows. Long fired a revolver wounding John Meyers in the leg before the crowd dispersed.

Shamokin Treverton John H. Long Shock Einsenhocker Mlnsenhocker Long John Meyers

Missionary Council Debates Canon Change and Staff Needs

The Protestant Episcopal Missionary Council in Philadelphia discusses altering the missionersy canon to meet new conditions and methods. Bishop Satterlee and Bishop Brewer clash over change. later, talks on expanding mission workers yield various proposals and an appeal from Bishop Payne Divinity School for funds.

Philadelphia Missionary Council Protestant Episcopal Church A. ¥. Satterlee Washington L. R. Brewer Montana Cameron Mann North Dakota J. C. Roper Ceneral Theological Seminary Itev la. KH. Ridgely Wu Chang China Satterlee Bishop Payne Divinity School Petersburg Bishop Brown Kansas Board of Managers Trochester Kingfind Hiinerthitely Gullo

Maritime Arrivals and Sailings Reported in New York Port

Shipping news lists multiple ships arriving at New York from Liverpool Queenstown and Cherbourg with destinations including Rotterdam Antwerp and Genoa. Vessels named include Maria Theresa and Germania as well as several incompletely read routes and departures.

New York Liverpant Queens Liverpool Loui Southampton Queenstown

Fire destroys freight shed at Vulon Steamboat Co

Exclusive Wire report from Bufalo notes a blaze tonight wrecked the Vulon Steamboat Co freight shed. The ship Te opu sailed today and nearly emptied the sheds of freight, with losses pegged around 377000.

Bufalo Vulon Steamboat Company

Tragic Filial Killing Shock Near Aitkin

Local report says Gunt Olsen, living near Aitkin, Minnesota, killed his daughter with a butcher knife last night. The incident follows a dispute over a proposed marriage, with details provided by exclusive AP relay from The Associated Press.

Associated Press Aitkin Mibn Gunt Olsen Kolfe

New Mexico Drought Strains Jacarilla Apaches

The month drought in northern New Mexico led to crop failure in TH02 area. Pasture water scarcity caused livestock losses and cattle, sheep, and oats deaths. The agent recommends timber sales, with proceeds used to buy sheep and cattle to sustain the Apaches. If not addressed, the drought could burden the government.

Washington Get New Mesien New Mexico Bian

Big Rally in Cincinnati Highlights Republican Front

In Cincinnati the first annual Republican rally drew more than 5,000 at Maasle Hall. Senator Foraker presided, praising party unity and criticizing Democrats led by Tom Johnson. Senators Beveridge and Hanna spoke, endorsing Roosevelt era policies and a labor capital partnership.

Cincinnati Beveridge Foraker Hanni Maasle Hall Hil Tom Johnson Agunalla George Washington Roosevelt Lesine Hanna Tanna Hannas Wdervers Ohio MelSinsey Seniator Thinna Ino Thousevelt Mitcheil

Judge Pennypacker in Bradford

Exclusive wire reports Judge Pennypacker, Republican gubernatorial candidate, campaigned in Sayre Towanda and Athens refuting Democratic charges. He challenged Guthrie to produce a constitutional Senate Apportionment bill within two weeks, calling for political settlement and addressing state misperceptions.

Athens Otah Pennyjuicker Heputlican Todo Sayre Towanda Lontbhe Atbens Pennygucker Campalenere Brown Chuith Whey Drew Sail Md Guthible

Hagel Ciisa and Motul strike shuts major industry in Washington

Exclusive report notes workers at Hagel Ciisa and Motul company walkout in protest. The assetel press in Wuehlogten reports the sector’s large Washington plant remains fully closed tonight with partial operations expected tomorrow.

Assetel Press Wuehlogten Hagel Ciisa and Motul Company Glas Warlous Hilo Washington

German King Oscar decision in Samoa favors Germany

The German foreign office reports from Washington that King Oscar of Sweden and Norway has decided the Samoan arbitration in favor of Germany. Terms of the decision are not yet ready for public release.

Berlin Foreign Office Washington Oscar Sweden Nepwor Germany

Hill Defends Tariff on Anthracite at New York Democratic Rally

Senator Hill denounces Senator Platt for dodging a coal tariff vote and says a labor strike arbitration panel offers only temporary relief. He criticizes Republican excess in state affairs while praising Democratic unity. Former President Cleveland’s letter to Charles Murphy is read at the Manhattan Club amid remarks by Hill and other candidates.

Platt New York David Grover Cleveland Charles N. Bulger Kolin Te Btanchfield Minartt W. Tattletem Pat Nile Manhattan Club Bird & Caler Caler Mr. Hill Tammany Wall Metellan Cleveland Weestfield Princeton Charles FL Murphy Sir Tanmnany Pall Cty New Yorke Paris Lie Mlaiihin Phitt Roosevelt Hud Trushe Coaler Vruox Cleveland Wis Charles FH. Tras Manhattan

Molineux Trial Details For Ex-Governor Black Case

Police Captain McCluskey identifies exhibits from 1620 Broadway and a letter box rented in Cornish’s name. Testimony covers handwriting comparisons, box rentals, and letters tied to Molineux with experts and ongoing objections shaping evidence.

New York George McCluskey 1620 Broadway Cornish Black Tambert Meciuski McCluskey Joseph J Koch Noland BR. Molineux Molineux Newark H. Cornish Mr. Osborne Joseph J. Koch Koch Charles PD. Allen H. Constant & Co Morris Herman & Co Mr. Molineux Kach Studie Kochy Commel

Two Bridge Painters Killed in Steelton Accident

Harrisburg dispatch reports two steelworks painters died when a girder slider collapsed at the Pennsylvania Steel Works in Steelton. Nelson Fetterolf and Frank Hirt were killed. Willian Millet and John Shank seriously injured. Jere Lealak fatally hurt. others injured as ten ton girders piled atop workers. Shank's home is in Shiremanstown.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Steel Works Steelton Nelson FB. Petterolf Yeurs Mrank Mirt Wi Verre Jere Lealak Verre Willian Millet John Shank Shank Shiremanstown Fetterolf Hirt Steve Lelal Miller

Handwriting Evidence Shapes Night Testimony in Molineaux Case

The court admitted letters and exhibits alleging handwriting by Molineaux and others, including Birnet letters, with Justice Lambert ruling on their use. Witnesses testified about Harpster and Cornish, showing hostility toward Cor nish and connections to the Knickerbocker Athletic Club scandal. Trial resumes tomorrow.

Winsley Molineaux Broadway Cornleh Osborne Kinsley Ingsley Birnet Justice Lambert Rtudolph Feiles New York Jacobs Brothers Frederick Stearns& Co Detroit Plarpater Atv Harpster Cor- Heir Ducobs Helles Theoamuch Fr. Cornish

Elkin to Take Up Wadsworth Case in Harrisburg

Governor Stone asks Attorney General Elkin to join Judge Advocate General division leaders before Judge Maar in Pottsville to contest a habeas corpus writ seeking surrender for trial of Private Wadworth. Wadworth is accused of shooting William Durham at Shenandoah while on sentry duty. The governor expects the writ to be refused and notes guards claim Wadworth was acting under orders. He also discussed troop withdrawals from the mining region but no withdrawal order will be issued today.

Harrisburg Stone Elkin Maar Pottsville Rutledge Wadeworth William Durham Shenandoah Aikin Wordsworth Durham

Wounded Sergeant Reilly Shot by Policeman at Langsford

Sergeant William D. Reilly of Company D Sixth Regiment Phoenixville was shot in the neck during a nighttime saloon fight in Langsford. Policeman William Whildin fired after being struck in the face, placing Reilly in serious condition at Ashland Hospital. Authorities plan to swear out a warrant for Whildin on attempted murder.

Tamaqua Lunsford William D. Reilly Company D Sixth Regiment Phoenixville William Whildin Whildin Reilly Coryell Smnthrearment Whildii Ashlond Tansford Chletoot Langsford Ua Policemian Ie Feen Aiea Jacob Austin Johnstown Anron Mill

Imperial Underwear Company Dissolution Filed

Notice filed in the secretary of state office dissolving the Imperial Underwear Company of Scranton. The action was dated October 22 and reported by Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press in Dover Delaware.

Dover Del Astate Imperial Underwear Company Scranton

Denmark Rebuffs West Indies Cession in Landsthing Vote

Copenhagen reports the Landsthing rejected the Denmark United States treaty on cession of the Danish West Indies by 22 to 2 with one abstention. Leftists supported, Rightists opposed, and the cabinet affirmed no resignation. Washington notes the decision and forecasts possible later Danish action. islands include St Thomas St Croix and St John with earlier 1867 sale efforts for 7.5 million.

Copenhagen Denmark United States Danish West Indies Crown Prince Frederick Minsters Diplomatic Corps Folk= thing Landsthing Washington State Department Airen St. Thomas Conside St. Croix St. John United States Senate Senate Congress

Bodies Identified in Chicago Sugar Plant Fire

Four of five victims from the Glucose Sugar Refining Co fire have been identified. Otto Trapp Edward Breinke Andrew Weselka Joseph Barry named. Heat and debris hindered search. many more bodies believed in ruins. Missing check holders seen near the site. one man reportedly jumped into the river.

Chicago Glucose Sugar Refining Company Otto Trapp Edward Breinke Andrew Weselka Joseph Barry

Connie Mack's Athletics Triumphs In Local Grid Clash

In Watertown, Oct 22 the Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics football team defeated Watertown Athletics in a hard fought 10 to 8 contest. At Annapolis Naval Academy and University of Pennsylvania results were also noted with Princeton and Dickinson College games listed.

Watertown N. Y Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Toam Waturetown Athletics Naval Academy University of Pennsylvania Princeton Dickinsar College

Weather Forecast for Washington Area

Cot. Pagecast indicates Thursday and Friday will be warmer with fresh southwest winds shifting to the west. The forecast notes warmer conditions and winds in the Washington area for the two days.

Washington Cot Pennsylvania

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Associated Preas Associates Preas Missionary Council OF Episcopal Church England Buffalo Campaign Judge Pennypacker Bradford The Associated Drees Senator Hill Tammany Hall Yours Truly, Grover Cleveland Sir Till Mr. Cleveland Democra Justi Lambert William J. Winsley Orleck Stearns & Co Court of Appeals Harry Lambert State of Gate Eidiattes Tam Nelson Fetterolf Frank Hirt Wadsworth Case Sergeant Reilly Asociated Press Imperial Underwear Co Den Mark West Indies Rigsdag Official Information Associated Pres
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