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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1902

Page

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Mitchell Honored by Foreigne United Mine Workers Leaders Honor Leader

President Mitchell received a gold badge and diamond watch from Polish Lithuanian and Slavish members of the United Mine Workers at his headquarters. He thanked organizers and expressed pride in leading diverse workers while denouncing a proposed fund from miners.

Associated Preas Wilkes-Barre Mitchell Nicholls Duffy Fahy Board of Arbitration United Mine Workers J. M United Mine Workers of America Mia Pulaski District 9

Mitchell’s thanks for coalfield unity and labor leadership

Mr. Mitchell expresses gratitude for tokens from Polish Lithuanian and Slavonian workers at the anthracite fields. He recalls past prejudice and celebrates unity, pledging to advance workers’ rights, welfare, and harmony between labor and capital.

Lapwudge Cain Anthrelte Sre Hye

Strike Commission Ready for Business

Exclusive AP report from Washington notes the strike commission preparations for tomorrow’s sessions. Operators arrive with President Baer and others to discuss procedure, testimony locations, and who may testify. The panel considers witnesses with direct stake and practical input, while avoiding Washington hearings if testimony can be secured locally.

Washington Orsder Commission Chicago Baltimore and Ohio Railroad George F. Baer Reading Thomas The Erie John B. Nero Thomas Fowler Ontario and Western David Wilcox Delaware Wand Hudson Alfred Walter Lehigh

Workplace Reintegration Votes Rally Hundreds at Park Place

In Mahanoy City Pa employees of Lewis and Co. near Park Place fashion shop decided by an almost unanimous vote to refuse work until eight or ten aggressive strike-dismissed workers are reinstated. About a thousand workers are involved.

Mahanoy City Cpt Lewis & Co Park Place Collery Elix

Floods and Quakes Hit Rome Province

Floods in Calabras province caused drownings and damage. Renewed earthquake shocks struck Eteltl Umbria with a severe tremor felt in Rietl last night, according to Exclusive Wire from The Associated Frees.

Rome Associated Frees Calabras Eteltl Umbria Rietl

Pattison Campaign Stops in Pittsburg Arrival and Departure

Pattison and his party arrived in Pittsburg Ohio in the afternoon and left by train to Philadelphia. Guthrie did not accompany them as he was billed to speak in the area for most of the week.

Pittsburg Ovi Pattison Lip. m Pennsylvania Philadelphia Guthrie

Soldiers Ordered Home From Second Brigade

General Wiley announced that three detachments of the Second brigade are to return home this week. Two regiments stay until after election day, with a Pottsville conference to decide which units depart. Colonel Rutledge of the Eighteenth was summoned to Pottsville as the Wadeworth habeas corpus case proceeds. The state will seek to quash the proceedings, with District Attorney McLaughlin opposing.

Shenmidoah Wiley Potteville Rutledge Tomorro Wadeworth McLaughlin

Another Park Avenue Subway Explosion Rattles City

An explosion at the Degnon McLean worksite near Park Avenue and Forty-second Street injures two workers, knocks another senseless, and terrifies passengers in a crowded subway car. Foreman Patrick Moses was arrested but released after authorities said the blast was unavoidable.

Forty-first Street New York Park Avenue Willian Bershears Degnon- McLean Saya Court Whister Arriva Madison Avenue Porty-second Street Chad Center Morris Bast Thirty-fifth Street Jess Tenderlgin Grand Central Station Thirtieth Street Potleemuan Kieley Patrick Moses Whs Avenue Magivinite Brann Jefferson Market

Parade of the Eighth at Duryea camp sets stage for home

Wilkes Barre reports a dress parade by the Eighth regiment at the Duryea camp with many spectators. The unit, in the field 90 days, expects orders to break camp soon and return home, though they must farewell their late colonel Theadore Hloftman who died of pneumonia complications.

Wilkes-Barre Duryea

Paget Shot While Shooting in the Country

London reports Almeric Hugh Paget married to Pauline Whitney of New York was accidentally shot by a friend during a country shooting party. He was rushed to London and doctors operated to remove one eye though the right eye may be saved.

Associated Press London Almeric Hugh Paget Pauline Whitney New York Paget

Deputies Sent Home After Regional Strike Alert

One hundred deputies guarding the region were sent home last night with orders to return if notified. Officials warned of total strikes if all unions fail to sign positions and stay secure.

Preas Shamokin Get Volkerins

Free Trade Union Advocated Before Commercial Club

General James H. Wilson urged a free trade union of the United States with Cuba Porto Rico Mexico and Canada to extend America’s business reach and aid Cubans. He argued the Monroe Doctrine applies to Canada and Central and South America and that England should not oppress colonies without US intervention. He criticized the Teller amendment and urged removing tariffs to hasten a union with Cuba.

Commercial Club of Chicago Cuba Canada Central and South America Associated Press Ont United States Porto Rico Mexico Europe James H. Wilson Wilmington Del Commercial Club Wilson Roosevelt Great Britain Central England Teller Congress Friends of the Ilinois

Central American War Update from Kingston Cable

Exclusive wire reports from Kingston note Hercynia arrived from Colon as fighting intensifies inland. Revolutions exploit troop withdrawals as fever decimates garrisons at Savanilla. Bodies lie on the pier. disease ravages coast units. crew unloads cargo themselves amid local shortages.

Kingston Jinaica Germain Steadier Dulvers Havienlin

Russian police capture anarchist in Empress Dowager plot

The Associated Press reports in St Petersburg that Russian police captured an anarchist linked to a Copenhagen uncovered plot against Dowager Empress Marie Dagmar of Russia. The empress, daughter of King Christian of Denmark, had been under strict surveillance amid rumors Italian anarchists planned to assassinate her.

St. Petersburg Govomplce Maurie Dagmar Russia Copenhagen Kussig Christian of Denmark

Labor Leaders at Philadelphia Arrival

President John Mitchell of the Miners' union arrived in Philadelphia from Wilkes Barre today and departed for Washington at ? o clock over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. He was accompanied by Dinmet President Thomas Huffy and John Fahy.

Associated Preas Philadelphia Cot. S John Mitchell Miners’ Union Wilkes Barre Washington Baltimore and Osio Dinmet Thomas Huffy John Fahy

Burglary Charge Narrowed On Board Franklin

Dominico Rice, a carpenter's mate known as Michael Rose or Michael Jose, was arrested aboard the U S receiving ship Franklin at Norfolk Navy Yard on burglary and Brooklyn detective murder charges from June. Norfolk authorities, aided by the detective bureau, pursued him after navy officials handed him to civil authorities.

Dominico Rice Carpenter Franklin Associated Press Norfolk United States Norfolk Navy Yard Dominco Rice Michael Rose Brooklyn Michael Tose Philadelphia Navy Department Rive

Illiteracy Among the Children in Immigrant Families

The census office reports literacy gaps among children aged 10 to 14. Native white children of native parents show 95.6 percent literacy, versus about 84 percent for native white children of foreign-born parents, with regional and urban concentration affecting the rates. The figures cover immigrants native-born children and note uncertainty for arrivals after 1890.

Associated Press Washington Census Office United States South Atlantic States North Atlantic States North Athind

Inauguration Exercises at Princeton Openwith Sermon

Exercises at Mirquand chapel mark the inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson of Princeton University. Retiring President Francis L Patton delivered a stirring sermon on Ye are the Light of the world, arguing Christanity as the greatest force shaping civilization and morality.

Princeton N. J Woodrow Wilson Princeton University Price Mirquand Chapel Francis L. Patton Patton

Death of Elizabeth Cady Stanton at New York home

Det. Elizabeth Cady Stanton died at her West Ninety-Second Street residence due to unspecified causes. The death followed televised family notes and was announced amid references to her long public life and connections with lawyers and associates. Funeral arrangements were set for Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery.

New York Eilzabeth Cady Staten West Ninety-ounth Street Hue Tlon Stintlon Stanton Bhitoh Henry Robert J Whendore Paris Smith Cliffe Li Woodlawn

Steamship Arrivals Sighted in New York Harbor

Steamship arrivals and sailings reported for New York include Collie from Liverpool and Quedetown from Hoatteradianm via Rotterdam and Boulogne. Vessels Aller Napples Genoa Bremen and Kronprin Wilhelm pass New York routes to Plymouth Cherbourg and Bremen. Kroonland and Umbria arrive from Queenstown Liverpool and Hamburg power via Plymouth and Cherbourg.

New York Dot Collle Liverpool Quedetown Hoatteradianm Rottendam Boulogne Kronpring Wilhelm Plymouth Cherbourg Bremen Lisard Kroonland Umbria Queenstown Humburg Powerst Bismarck

General Dyrenforth bids Civil War veterans form brotherhood

General Robert St George Dyrenforth appeals to Union veterans to organize a mutual protection brotherhood. He says eligibility extends to all honorably discharged veterans with good records and argues veterans should act as a political force for recognition and pensions, stressing nonpartisan unity.

Robert St. George Dyrenforth Associated Prem Washington Union Veterans’ Union Am Brotherhood General Dyrenforth Dyrenforth

Senator Hanna Scores Tom Johnson in Ohio Speech

Cleveland report of Senator Hanna speaking on state issues in a no-tent rally. He urges harmony between capital and labor and pledges truthful conduct, contrasting himself with Tom Johnson and criticizing demagoguery while defending his business honesty.

Associated Press Cleveland Hanna God Imill Rom Johnson

Inquest in Volkman Case at Cold Spring Harbor

The coroner held an inquest into barber John Volkman's death after he was accidentally shot on stage at a show in Cold Spring Harbor. Charles Meinel, part of a traveling company, fired at a apple atop Volkman's head from about 20 feet away. the third shot struck Volkman in the forehead, killing him. Meinel was arrested for manslaughter. Volkman, 21, had family in Germany and Buffalo Ny, with other listed residences.

Cold Spring Harbor John Volkman Bplan Charles Meinel Nn Company Meinel Tepipo Volkman Eine Volkan Melnel Germany Hyves Buffalo

Chamberlain to Visit South Africa in Late November

Colonial Secretary Chamberlain plans a trip to South Africa to discuss postwar settlement, with Edward VII’s approval and Premier Balfour's backing. The journey would cover the Cape, Natal, Orange River colony, and the Transvaal, from late November to early March, aiming to consult all interested parties.

London Gortheit Chiamberlain Dae South Africa Exumise Edward Balfour Chamberlain Cape Natal Orange River Transvaal

Royalists mark St Paul’s with rain soaked procession

King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra led a tearful open carriage procession from St Paul’s Cathedral to Buckingham Palace after a thanksgiving service for the king’s health. Premier Balfour, cabinet members, nobles, and foreign ambassadors attended amidst a rainy, crowded city scene.

Great Britain Mr. Choate King St. Paul’s Cathedral Buckingham Palace London Edward VII Alexandra Prince of Wales St. Paul's Temple Bar Corporation Balfour Choate Honorable Artillery Company Arthur Ingram Edward Order of the Garter

Dickinson College President Resigns State Librarian Post

Harrisburg report says Rev. P. George Edward Reed resigns as state librarian of Pennsylvania. Reed submits resignation to Governor Stone with no stated reasons, citing four years in the post and gratitude for the governor’s courtesy. Governor Stone responds with surprise and praise, noting no successor named yet.

Harrisburg P. George Edward Reed Dickinson College Carlisle Stone Steed Efe Dr. Reed Eed

Dance Fatality Ties to Pittsburgh Man

Result of a dance in Slarpsburg Pa Oct 26 ends in death. Antonio Stein an Italian dies at Pittsburgh margin after being kicked multiple times reported by attendees. Antonio Rich, Italian from Pittsburgh, is sought as the possible murderer. Klein died instantly from stomach kicks. Rich not yet apprehended.

Preas Slarpsburg M. Sando Antonio Stein Pittsburg Antonio Rich Klein Rich

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