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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1902
Page
1
Exclusive AP report from Wilkes-Barre notes 22 more mines operating in the anthracite region, with output near 100000 tons and about 82000 workers at work. Conditions improve as talks ease, while Mitchell keeps plans for arbitration ready and inspectors guard safety.
An exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports miners at The Vilus and Black Mountain collieries of the MIL Greek Coal Company have not resumed work. Workers refuse to sign a peace pledge demanding non-union labor, halting production in the Towiling area of Mihanoy City, Pa.
Michael Donovan of Rochester and Lawry Smple of Cincinnati fought six fast rounds to a draw tonight at the Aviel Athletic Club in Philadelphia. Temple forced the action in four rounds and Donovan’s defense helped even the bout.
Exclusive wire reports Henry Wie was hanged at 4 69 p am in the death chamber of the Moundsville penitentiary. He was executed for the murder of John Rich Kon, a colored man, in a mining camp in Wires county on October 1 10.
Ex Governor Pattison and the state ticket drew large crowds in Lancaster court house as he denounced the Republican administration and urged unity. W A Hensel presided as the six–man slate spoke on state issues after canvassing fifty counties. Guthrie Nolan Fow and Magee also addressed supporters before moving on to Manheim Butler.
An eastbound Northern Pacific passenger train near Drummond Montana was held up last night. Engineer Dan O Neill was killed as a robber fired on the throttle and then plundered mail and express cars. Authorities dispatched bloodhounds and offered a 6000 dollar reward for the robber dead or alive.
The Associated Princeton reports a large guest list as Woodrow Wilson begins his inauguration presence at Princeton. Professors and friends tour campus sites while Wilson and Mrs. Wilson host a dinner. Attendees include Ex-President Cleaver Cleveland Patton and ex-Speaker Teed.
Exclusive Wire reports a stream of steamship movements including arrivals at New York from Liverpool Antwerp Boulogne and Genoa with ships such as Lucania Ryndam Phoenicia and Ethopia and outbound calls toward Cherbourg Rotterdam and Genoa with various sailings and port calls.
A wire from The Associated Press notes Shamokin shipments to Philadelphia and New York, with coal from local collieries moving today. Three thousand additional men started work while a handful of non union workers resigned. The Tenth Regiment, encamped here, expects recall soon amid calm conditions.
Senator M C Quay and Congressman John Dalzell attended a Republican gathering in Allegheny County and Pittsburg. Quay urged party regularity and condemned cooperation with Democrats while defending state finances and naming Dalzell as next House speaker.
The Mohonk Indian conference opened with John Seger citing sun dance demoralization and urging immediate prohibition. Dr Twombly warned Hawi district crime and corrupt politics due to unlimited suffrage. Birnie urged reform and limited franchise. A native Porto Rican student praised post occupation education gains.
The commission seeks a way to divert future tie ups by expanding arbitrators powers and clarifying procedures. Officials argue broader scope could reduce clog and speed settlements across disputes. They aim to balance efficiency with impartial oversight and ensure consistency nationwide.
The Roosevelt appointed panel for the anthracite strike gathered at the White House in Washington to hear instructions from President Roosevelt. Judge Gray chaired the first executive session as officials from operators and mine workers were sent notices to attend Monday hearings.
Exelusive Wire reports Tom Horn, a famed scout and alleged hired killer, found guilty of first degree murder in the Willie Nickell case. Trial began October 10 after prosecutors argued Horn killed Nickell to frighten the father and force him from the country.
Several collieries of the Reading company in the Mt. Carmel area shut down today due to failure of supplies to arrive. Four additional collieries were started up and produced considerable coal.
In Memphis on October 26 Dan Pateh failed to surpass his LOM mark, covering the distance but falling short of his personal best.
Major General Miller issued an order recalling Batteries A Philadelphia B Pennsyl vania and C Phoenixville with other units to follow as conditions warrant. Some regiments may be ordered home in the near future.
The defense in the Molineaux trial gained an edge as Emma Miller testified she did not sell the silver bottle holder tied to the poison package sent to Harry Cornish. A handwriting expert asserted the same hand authored the package address, three Cornish letters, the Barnet letters, and letters by the defendant.
Premier Combes held a two hour talks with the miners’ federation committee and the union agreed to place their demands for a minimum wage and shorter hours into arbitration. Combes will meet company delegates next. The move mirrors Roosevelt’s intervention in the U S coal strike.
Washington October 4 exclusive dispatch reports the inquest into Mrs Ada Gilbert Dennis a noted fashion dressmaker. Richard Cole a key witness was absent due to illness and a link to Samuel Presley’s death was discussed but no decisive evidence emerged. The inquest adjourned pending Cole’s recovery and Mrs Dennis was buried at Rock Creek Cemetery.
Reports from Mequines describe American missionaries held captive after the Fen murder of a man named Cooper. A wife and two children are missing, with concern for four other women missionaries. Recent telegrams suggest tribal uprisings are subsiding but danger remains.
An explosion at Shenandoah City coal mine injures Anthony Milakis and Stelay Koneasky, who are severely burned. Initial reports suggested gas or coal dust, but Inspector Stein said powder is more likely. Meanwhile workers at Crook company's Vulcan and Rock Mountain collieries refuse to sign reinstatement contracts.
Earl Cadogan, a former fordieutenant of Ireland, denounces Irish agitators as damaging to the country and claims Irish representation in Parliament fails to reflect true Irish feelings. He warns agitators make Ireland appear worse and less Christian to other nations.
The aged financier Jay Cooke at Gibraltar Island was again stricken with a complication of illness last night. He showed signs of weakness and was resting comfortably. Jay Cooke Jr. remained at his father's bedside through the night.
Judge Samuel W. Pennypacker, the eminent jurist and future Pennsylvania governor nominee, was met with one of the largest ovations of his campaign in Scranton. A mass meeting at the Lyceum drew a crowded audience, with leaders from the Republican party and legal officials in attendance. The day included a formal reception at the Central Republican club rooms and a lengthy escort through the city by notable party members and supporters.
Incomplete weather data shows a very low temperatures near one degree and slight humidity. The fragment hints at high temperatures around five degrees and a general 24 hour period ending at 8 p m with unclear precipitation and conditions.
Forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for unsettled conditions with light showers in the morning and increasing cloud cover. Temperatures remain mild with partial sunshine possible later in the weekend.
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