First Meeting Of Strike Commission Opens Scranton Hearing
The anthracite strike commission held its first conference with operators and miners in Washington. Judge Gray led as president with Wright Watkins and Clarke on his right and Wilson Spalding and Parker on his left. Mitchell for the miners read the Shamokin demands seeking higher wages and shorter hours. The panel debated audit of company wages and plan for a physical inspection of mines and miners homes beginning near Scranton next Thursday.
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Preaa
Washington
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Inter-State Commission
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Messrs
Wright
Watkins
Clarke
Wilson
Bishop Spalding
Parker
Mitchell
Baer
Abe
Mine Workers' Union
Witt
Ma Aidemipl
Mr. Mitchell
United Mine Workers and District
Fahy
Philadelphia and Heiding
J. B. Thomas
Nan
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Hillside Coal Send
Alfred Walter
Lehigh Valley
W. HH. Truesisle
Delawiape
Lickawanna and Western
David WH. Vox
Delaware and Hudson
John
Thomas
Coul Elds
Monnday
Buer
Bauer
Judge Gray
Bier
Hillside and Pennsylvania Coal Company
New York
Jude Gray
Vmmmission
Flo
Commis Ton
Pruesdale
Comipilny
Milneve
Vicw
Wilcox
Dr. Weyl
Chourne
Mer. Baer
Olce
Pendentian
Ma Mitchell
Scranton
Omer Wissioners
Mir
Baerad
Stenagraphers Co
Jermyn
Oolactiic
Commissioned ballots prepared for soldiers in service
Governor Stone cody appointed commissioners to take the roll of military organizations on duty in the area. Troops may be sent to the belligerent front and ballots will include write in spaces for candidates. Copies of ballots and lists of candidates will be provided by the counties where the companies meet.
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Ger
Stone Cody
Robert Bratnan
Philo. Denny
Phild
Dase Bo Rogers
Philadelphia
Sixtewnth
AL Cogrsen
Beranton
Kethy
Hutles Ey Bartlet
Broad Choy
Allert B. Kelley
Hildelphhat Goverur
WW. M. Olt
Wilkes-Dyiire
Rhevidan Troop
Joies
Shenandoah
Cts
Aloe Tlon
Locust Springs mine discharge ends mule task force
In Mt. Carmel Pennsylvania on October 7, mule handlers refused to harness the mules at the Readine Coal and Trou company mine. The underground public man overseeing the mules was dismissed for participating in the strike. Three others filled the positions as the work assignment was terminated.
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Mt. Carmel
Locust Springs
Secretary Chedd appointed to Pension Appeals Board
Exclusive Ver reports from Washington that Chedcock has been named to serve on the Pension Appeals Board alongside Peedasets W. Denniston of Wilkes-Barre. The appointment adds an additional member to the board, expanding its capacity and expertise.
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Washington
Get
Secreary
Chedcock
Boand of
Pension Appeals
Peedasets
W. Denniston
Wilkes-Barre
Tia
Pittston Receives Royalty Grant From Exclusive Wire
Exclusive wire report states Pittston has been granted a telomof gu pen telom grant from The Associated Seas in Washington D C. The unusual phrasing suggests a formal financial or symbolic award with unspecified purpose and recipient.
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Associated Seas
Washington
Coal output surges as mines reopen and trains bill Seaboard
Massive coal production resumes across Lackawanna and Wyoming regions with key operatorsLehigh Valley Delaware and Hudson and others reporting large outputs Heavy coal trains move toward seaboard as workers return Militia regiments idle time hangs heavy as minor clashes flare anew at Mixeter mine eight workers discharged for refusing driver job duties
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Delaware and Hudson
Lehigh Valley
Erie
Ontario and
Western
Seaboard
Wilkes-Barre
Lehigh
Wyoming
Lackawanni
Delaware
Lickawanne and Western
Temple Cowl and Iron Company
Lehigh and
Wilkes- Barre
Ice
Ontario and Western
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
State Militia
Lackawanna Valleys
Mixeter
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
New York Democrats Hold Mass Meeting at Madison Square Garden
In New York on January 27 a Democratic mass meeting at Madison Square Garden featured speakers former Vice President Stevenson ex Senator Hill of New York Senator James K Jones of Arkansas Congressman Chiggs of Georgia Bird B Cooler and Hearst leader of the National Association of Democratic clubs. Hearst spoke on the trust issue claiming Republicans are beholden to trusts and would not act against them while Senator Hill attacked Governor Odell and charged state departments are dominated by a powerful political machine.
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Madison Square Garden
Stevenson
James IK. Jones
Arkansas
Chiggs
Georgia
Bird
Cooler
TR. Hearst
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Sulzer
Jones
Herat
Witleh
de Siadd
Republican Party
Hill
Odell
Stayed With Young Corbett in Featherweight Bout
Exclusive Wise reports from Philadelphia that Young Erne stayed six rounds with featherweight champion Young Corbett at Washington Sporting Club. Corbett dominated, scoring a knockdown in the fourth round and repeatedly forcing Erne to his knees after nearly every exchange, though the bell saved Erne at the end of round four.
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Philadelphia
Young" Erne
Elyy
Young Corbett
Washington
Corbett
Regiment Aide Proposes Election Vote Arrangements
Colonel Bowinuli of the first regiment instructed adjutants and company clerks to arrange for a vote by officers and men, including residence, to be used if necessary on election day. He warned troops about potential revocation after the election.
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Hliveion
Deaths of a Day: F. B. Blodgett Dies in Cleveland
F. B. Blodgett, 60, general manager of the Lake Slow railway, died today in Cleveland. The cause was dropsy after a long illness. He was widely known in the railway world.
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Vrees
Cleveland
Blodgett
Lake
Pennypacker Campaign Visits Bethlehem Draw Big Crowd
Judge Pennypacker and campaign team visited Bethlehem for a single district stop. A street parade preceded a Market House mass meeting with Prof. Preston A. Lambert presiding. Four speakers included General Frank Reeder and Lt. Gov. candidate W. M. Brown. about three thousand attendees greeted them.
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Judge Pennigwacker
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Lehigh University
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Lambert
Judge Pennypaucker
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Huston
W. M. Brown
W. Schaeffer
Delaware County
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Bethlehen
Review of Hawaii Affairs by Governor Dole Report
Washington reportsGovernor Doles annual Hawaii territory review to the interior department. Highlights include $287, on hand June 0, tax appraisals at $110.4 million, and a 287,966 income tax revenue. Funding requests total 1.106 million for harbor works and public buildings. Recommendations urge federal control of harbors and lighthouses, forestry system, indemnity payments, customs receipts to territory, and limited Chinese labor migration subject to deportation. School enrollment at Wise shows 1,?19 pupils, leprosy deaths down over a decade.
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Honolulu
Hilo
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United States
Thawalkin
Pliny Willain Senate
Hivwall
Wis
Prince Alert Wins World's Record Pace At Memphis Park
Memphis Oct 22 Prince Alert defeated Sir Albert by margins in a special pace race for P2000 at Memphis Driving Park. The victory set a new world record for the distance with a remarkable time of 75. seconds, though the report notes possible improvements for Sir Albert if conditions differed.
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Venn
Pringe
Sir Albert
Sinders
Sir Albert S
Peince Alert
Benders
Biv Albert
Lyailly
Prince Alert
Alot
Robert S. Kepe
Vialoben Hoy
Strike of the Snappers Ends at Arnot Works
The strike of the snappers at the Arnot works of the American Window Glass company ended today after a wage settlement, withheld a request for a raise, and a brief lull. Workers returned to wages set by the union after a period of absence and a temporary halt in production.
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Pithebirg
Gol
Arnot Works
American Window Glass Company
Chenentua
Ghoula
Pirike
Wu Ting-fang Recalled to China by Special Edict
Wu Ting-fang the Chinese minister has been recalled by a special edict received today. He is ordered to return at once and depart likely within two weeks. He will serve as minister of commerce and join the joint commission to negotiate commercial treaties.
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Washington
Get
Wu Wu Ting-fang
Moet
Bhaig
Hal
Joint Commission
Scotch miners demand wage increase affecting thousands
By Fnclusive Wire the Associated Ereag reports Scottish miners have demanded a 1p increase in wages. About 72,000 miners are affected by the dispute and potential strike action spreads across major mining regions.
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Ereag
Glasgow
Owl
Senator Hoar Defines Trusts in Wadsworth Habeas Case
Executive wire reports the court quashed habeas corpus to secure Private Arthur Wadsworth of the Eighteenth regiment for the shooting of William Durham near Shenandoah. Durham died after Wadsworth commanded him to halt when approaching a dynamited house. The motion will be argued Monday as General Miller withdraws the regiment. The case aims to settle civil authority over soldiers in duty.
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Arthur Wadsworth
Eighteenth Regiment
Witliam Durhan
Shenandoah
Durham
Wadsworth
Fleuxy
John FP
Whilen
Reaching Company
Commonwealth
J. W. Oakford
Miller
Nutledge
Guard
Irish agitators gather in Philadelphia for Liberty meet
Irish liberty advocates packed the Academy of Music and Horticultural Hall in Philadelphia amid a street parade and welcoming remarks by Governor Stone and Archbishop Ryan. Envoys John J. Towse mond, Richmund Blake, John Dillon and Michael Duyltt spoke on self government for Ireland as about $8,000 was raised for the Irish league defense fund.
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Get
Academy of Music and Horticultural Hall
Iish
John J. Twusmond
Richmund Blake
John Dillon
Michael Duyltt
Irish League Defense Fund
League
Michael van
Academy of Music
Governor Stone
John Bh
Hedmond
Dredand
John Osler
Ireland
Michiel Duiwitt
Ehlevy
Betterhme
Alin Hake
Puvesere
Piewtieg
Wil- Hit SN
Ashi
Preshied
Delsliden
West Lanorrow
Union members vacate company houses at Markle firm
Eight employees of C. B. Markle & Co. occupied company houses at Japan, Oakville, and Moundryville and were served notices to leave within six days. The men named include Charles Belferty and Henry Shovelly with ties to the relief committee, while three other workers are said to be foreigners and will not be re employed at the four worksites.
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Haweteon
Charles Belferty
Jictes Gallagher
Paul Dutleavy
Treacher
Henry Shovelly
C. B. Markle & Co
Japan
Ooakiile
Moundryville
Henry Coll
Steamship Arrivals Reported From Various Ports
Exclusive AP update lists ships arriving and sailing. Arrived: Latha from Antwerp and Havre. Cherbourg arrivals include Istenpring Wilhelm to New York. Sailed: Brenswi from New York. Passed: Grosser Isurfurst en route New York to Southampton and Bremen, Potsdam to Rotterdam.
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Latha
Finland
Antwerp
Latinacogiue
Havre
Cherbourg
Istenpring
Wilhelm
Brenswi
Sicily
Grosser Isurfurst
Southampton
Bremen
Potsdam
Rotterdam
Evils of Combination Urged in Eight Items
Exclusive wire from the Associated Press reports Senator George F. Hoar and others addressing Chickensfawhut club Republicans about curbing trusts without destroying them. Hoar argues trusts harm competition, private gain, and public sentiment while labor and capital must coexist for a republic to endure. He urges slow careful reform to cure evils without wrecking the system.
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Hoar
Luabor
Molineux Trial Highlighted by Key Witness Florence Rogers
Florence Rogers, daughter of Katherine Adios, testified in the Molineux murder case detailing her mother’s poisoning and identifying the handwriting on the poison package. Handwriting experts linked samples to Mollheux, while observers noted the prosecution may rest tomorrow and a jury could hear verdicts this week.
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New York
Florence UI
Rogers
Katherine J. Adios
Roland By
Molineaux
Stogers
Harry Cornish
Tomorow
Arrest of Man Charged in 1897 Clinton Murder
Emmanuel Johnson, a colored laborer at the Now itv filtration plant, was arrested on suspicion of murdering a unit at Clinton, Massachusetts, in 1897. He is held to await Massachusetts authorities. Seven murderous poets have been arrested at the filtration plant during the current year.
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Philadelphia
Qet
Emmanuel Johnson
Nowitv
Clinton
Mass
Welson
Massachusetts
Chicago Fight Ends in Decision for Root Over Kid in Fast Match
In Chicago on October 12, Dock Root defeated Kid in Brooklyn after six fast rounds. The bout was hailed as one of the swiftest heavyweight exchanges in years in the city.
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Chicago
Dock Root
Kid’ ‘E
Brooklyn
Weather summary garbled report yesterday’s conditions
Report shows inconsistent numerical data and jumbled words for yesterday’s weather. It mentions temperatures, humidity, precipitation, and wind but lacks clear values or locations.
Washington Weather Forecast for Tuesday
Tuesday outlook for Washington and eastern Pennsylvania shows fair skies and warm conditions. Brisk southeast winds shift to west as mild temperatures continue through the day.
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Washington
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