No Change in Tit Strike Situation
A Pennsylvania railroad employes committee plans to meet Mitchell and mine leaders in Wilkes-Barre to discuss arbitration bills. Governors Stone and Quay deny settlement overtures and political aims. a coroner's jury links Castelli murder to unknown assailants. teachers accused of disorderly conduct in Panther Creek Valley.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
State Legislative Board of Railroad Employes of
Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
General Assembly
Stone
Rds
Railroaders' Committee
Milton T. Robinson
Willian 47
Zerby
Mauch Chunk
George W. Coyle
Philadelphia
Panther Creek Valley
Tamaqua
Citizens Alliance
J. J. Bevan
Carbon County
Nesquehoning
L. G. Toethline
Thomas Jenkins
Prof
Bevan
Markle firm rejects arbitration in coal strike
John Markle head of G. P. Markle & Co cites past failures of arbitration and vows no settlement. He recalls 1880s to 1890s strikes, Mitchell leadership, threats and violence, and declares no third party mediation while demanding workers return on spring terms. Delaware and Hudson and Ontario and Western officials weigh in on likely outcome.
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Ish
Lehigh
John Mitchell
Mitchehell
Pather Phillips
Trarleton
Archbishop Ryan
Philadelphia
Mitchell
Father Phillips
Alarecus A. Hanna
Uinion
Con
Mr. Mitchell
Transatlantic Shipping News Arrivals and Departures
Exclusive wire reports list arrivals including Kaiserin Maria Theresia Bremen Teutonic Liverpool Queenstown and Marjestic New York. Departures mention La Bretagne Havre Auguste Victoria Hamburg and Kronprinz Wilhelm sailing from Kronprinz Wilhelm for New York via Cherbourg Prawle Point.
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Associated Press
New York
Kaiserin Maria
Theresia
Bremen
Teutonic
Liverpool
Queenstown
la Bretagne
Havre
Auguste Victoria
Hamburg
St. Louis
Southampton
Germanic
Marjestic
Glasgow
Eithiopia
Kronpring Wilhelm
Neampton
Bank of France Robbed in Gold Heist
Paris reports of a bank burglary claim an important sum was stolen from the Bank of France. An official interview says the gold worth about $44,000 was taken in daylight by someone with vault access, with police advising caution and no definite suspect.
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Pari
Bank of France
Buragliis
Mysterious Mission of Col Richardson
Col Within F Richardson, keeper of the state arsenal, was sent by Governor Stone to Wilkes Barre with no message to United Mine Workers leader John Mitchell. He returned late at night and declined to disclose his mission or whether he met Mitchell. The governor would say only that he is pursuing settlement of the mining strike.
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Harrisburg
Stone
New York
J. P. Morgan
P. A. B. Widener
William Flinn
Pittsburg
John Mitchell
Within F. Richardson
State Arsenal
Wilkes-Barre
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Fichardson
Richardson
Fanny Dillard Triumphs On Grand Circuit Races
Dan Patch drew 25 000 spectators at the State Fairgrounds as Grand Circuit events continued amid wind and delays. Fannie Dillard posted fast times in trotting and pacing heats, with notable entries including Prince Direct Str Abantaca and Billy H. Also featured were heavy bet racing and multi heat formats from Prospect Park Driving Club fixtures.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Dan Patch
State Fairgrounds
Pereryseeania
Iff
Oxford Chimes
Wetteanenes
Fannie Dillard
Haron Bell
Guilea
Broakdale GW
Ccccessiiseseeseveneeees
Allver
Jd Highwood
Baltimore
Beplii
Prospect Park
Lady Thelma
Helma Sinmons
Clarion
Tuesaday
Mysotis
Joannettte Laura
Rosedale
Fairfax Belle
Ulao
Cays
M. A.M
Hox
Noah B
Joviul Malden
Boer generals press for amnesty and farm restoration
London reports detail a conference between Joseph Chamberlain and Boer leaders Botha De Wel and De la Rey. The Boers request amnesty for rebels, widows and orphans grants, language equality in schools and courts, right to return, war damages, farm restitution, debt extension, and nullification of Natal Transvaal transfer. Chamberlain cautions that Vereeniging terms cannot be reopened.
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Associated Press
London
Joseph Chamberlain
Botha
de Wel
de la Rey
South Africa
Transvaal
Natal
Lord Kitchener
Edward
Chamberlain
Cape Colony
Reitz
Vereeniging
Mr. Chamberlain
Orange River Colony
Volksraad
Chamberlain Notes British Aid in South Africa and War Aftermath
The colonial secretary argues Britain has given more than expected to relieve destitution in new colonies and urges fellow leaders to forgive past hostilities in South Africa. He praises cooperation with generals and hopes rapid reconciliation leads to lasting peace and self government for the region.
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Chamberlain
Botha
South Africa
Mr. Chamberlain
Proposed Panama Canal Purchase Involves Legal Questions
Paris Sept 10 Attorney General Knox said he is weighing many legal and factual questions in the proposed Panama canal purchase. He praised Mr Russell for clearing the ground and expects to complete work soon for a report and opinion to the president. Key issues include legal character of old and new canal companies and their relations with the French government.
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Paris
Kno
Associated Press
Panama Canal
Russell
United States
Knox
Washington
Soufriere Volcano Quiet Amid Reported Ejecta
Exclusive report from The Aswolated Press describes the Soufriere volcano on Saint Vincent as quiet but inaccessible areas near Walli Bou Richmond and the obliterated estates remain obscured by steam. Ashy fish washed ashore indicate sulfur ejecta with no fine dust noted during the September eruption. The lava flow reportedly extended fifteen miles to sea and formed a deep ravine with a base upheaval observed nearby.
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Kingstown
Vincent
British West Indies
Wallibou
Richmond
Soufriere
Mont Pelee
Martinique
Louis Smith Nominated in Fifth District Race
Louis Smith was nominated for the legislature by Republicans in the Fifth district of Luserne County, a Democratic area. Smith is a state officer of the order of Brotherhood of Wine men and an officer in the Central Labor Union.
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Louis Smith
Luserne County
Smith
Brotherhoi
Revolutionists Gain in Panama
Pittston September 10. A Erie company coal and iron policeman named Krotosky was assaulted while arresting Dupont trespassers two miles east of Pittston. A woman threw hot water, crowds attacked with clubs, and a dog bit the officer. Captain Stokes rescued him and his wounds were dressed in Pittston. More warrants may follow.
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Scranton Tribune
Pittston
Erie Company
Dupont
Krotosky
Bennett
Stokes
Amendments to the Franchise Ordinance discussed by council
Seven members of the light and water committee with ex Judge J Wheaton Carpenter reviewed the franchise for Lacka wana Light Heat and Power. Amendments include underground conduits license tax and free light for city uses. Promoters agree to license tax and free city lighting but oppose underground conduits. A typewritten draft of amendments will be submitted next week.
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Light and Water Committee of Common Council
William Lewis
Thomas W. Thomas
Mathias Stipp
A. L. Lewis
H. BE. Paine
M. J. Norton
M. J. Cusick
J. Wheaton Carpenter
Lackawanna Light, Heat and Power
Judge Carpenter
Paine
Norton
Carpenter
Clay Pipe Club Holds Eleventh Annual Outing
The Clay Pipe club held its eleventh annual outing at Wahler’s grove attended by nearly all city officials and many guests. Souvenirs included clay pipes and matches. a Rhode Island clambake ran through the afternoon. A baseball game captained by ex Representative Alex T. Connell vs Fred Phillips ended 9-0 to Phillips, with Common Councilman McHale umpiring. Chipin injured a leg and left by carriage. The Citizens' band played and Professor Harry Jones sang. The Clay Pipe club comprises city bureau of engineering members with Joseph P. B. Phillips as president and Franklin Phillips as secretary. other members listed.
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Wahler’s Grove
Rhode Island
Alex T. Connell
Fred Phillips
McHale
Phillips
Chip
Thomas Griffin
James Coyne
Patrick Cour
Charles Schroeder
Bridgeport Strike Settled By Iron Workers Union
Bridgeport strike ends as Pennsylvania Steel agrees to a nine hour day and a wage increase of cents per hour. Workers to return to duty tomorrow per union headquarters statement.
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Asociated Press
New Haven
Structural Iron Workers’ Union
Bridgeport
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Hads
Troops Advance Near Panama In Insurgent Drive
A cable from Commander Potter on the Ranger reports two thousand men surrender to revolutionists at Agua Dulce Colombia and insurgents advancing toward Panama. Herrera commands the insurgents with troops at Cherrera about fifteen miles from Panama as government forces brace for defense.
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Agua Dulce
Colombia
Washington
Navy Department
Panama
Potter
United States
Ranger
Rebels seize Cumana and coast ports report says
A mail report from consul Goldschmidt in La Guayra dated August 21 says revolutionaries took Cumana without fighting on August 19 and forced government troops to evacuate. The revolutionaries then held the coast east of La Guayra and all its ports, with troops sailing to the Islands of Margarita.
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Mail
la Guayra
Associated Press
Washington
Goldschmidt
Venezuela
Department of State
Cumana
Margarita
Goldsmith
Revolutionary Party
President Roosevelt Returns From Southern Tour at Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt arrived by the Sylph from New York at 4 50 p m and is said to be tired after the southern trip. He was accompanied by Secretary Cortelyou Assistant Secretary Loeb Mrs Roosevelt and Miss Ethel Roosevelt. The party rejoined in New York and Cortelyou went to Hempstead. He will make no more appointments to see visitors before beginning his western trip on September 10.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
New York
Cortelyou
Loeb
Ethel Roosevelt
Hempstead
Memorial Proclamation for McKinley Observance in Pa
Governor Stone urges reverent observance of William McKinley's first anniversary death on September 14. Memorial services are requested in all churches across the state at the regular hour of worship as a fitting tribute.
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Harrisburg
Stone
Ohio
William McKinley
United States
Commonwealth
William A. Stone
Pennsylvania
District deadlock in 26th Senate race continues
In Iliondale on September 1 the Republican conferees for the Twenty sixth district remain deadlocked after two more appointees by Senator Quay. The Democratic conference will meet in Scranton on September 4. Candidates listed are Miller Allen of Montrose and Joel G Hin of Lookout.
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Ilonesdale
Quay
Scranton
Miller
Allen
Montrose
Joel G. Hin
Lookout
Thirty Men Entombed in Road Collapse in Lerida
A Madrid dispatch reports thirty workmen were killed when a road they were repairing caved in in Lerida province. The workers are entombed, authorities said.
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Associated Press
London
Madrid
Lerida
Western Tennis Champion
The Western tennis championship was won today at the Kenwood courts by Miss McAteer of Pittsburgh, holder of the title last year.
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Chicago
Kenwood Courts
Miss McAteer
Pittsburg
Weather Report for September 10, 1903
Local daily weather data shows high temperature .5.87 degrees and low around 4 degrees. Relative humidity and precipitation details are incomplete but trace rain noted up to 6 p.m. in the Tul, Me, and Bp regions listed.
Weather forecast for Pennsylvania and surrounding area
Forecast shows warmer daytime temperatures in Eastern Pennsylvania with a pale color note. Thursday expected to be mild and Friday fair with variable winds.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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