Strike Conference in Harrisburg Seeks Settlement
A Harrisburg conference at the state mansion brings Governor Stone Senator Flinn M K McMullin and United Mine Workers leaders Duffy Fahy and Nicholls to discuss ending the anthracite strike. Mitchell arrives after midnight and meets officials as talks continue. Attorney General Elkin invited but late.
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Elkin
Harrisburg
Mitchell
W. F. Richardson
Associited
State Executive Mansion
Stone
William Flinn
M.K. McMullin
Pittsburg
Duffy Fahy
Nicholls
United Mine Workers
Mittchell
Philadelphia
Wilkes-Barre
Flinn
Pennsylvania
McMullin
American Window Glass Company
Indiana
State Arsenal
National Guard
Pahy
Brotherhood of Firemen Convention Notes Increases and Actions
At the Ottanooga session the Brotherhood heard greetings from the Union of Steam Engine Car workers in Pittsburg. The ladies society proposed raising the grand president and grand secretary salaries to 800 per year and created an editress post for the B L F magazine. Insurance limits were raised from 200 to 400. A former member of the Brotherhood employed by the Boston and Maine railway was expelled after investigation. John Tatum of Lodge 201 was deemed ineligible for disability claims, though the convention provided a $400 aid grant funded by a general assessment.
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Chattanooga
Brotherhood of Firemen
Union of
Pittsburg
Ladies’ Society
Emmi Ford
Maude EF. Moore
Stratford
Ont
Committee On Appeals
Brotherhood
Boston and Mualne Railway
Sargent
Board of Appeals
John Tatum
Lodge No. 201
Strike Ends at J. G. Brill Car Works After Thirteen Weeks
Secretary Conway says the walkout ended without concessions from the company. About 1,200 workers paused production to demand reinstatement for 22 discharged unionists, ending a thirteen week strike aimed at protecting the union.
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Philadelphia
J. G. Brill Car Works
Frank A. Conway
International Agrollusion of
Seven Die From Paris Green Dust Poisoning in Cotton Field
Exclusive AP report from Paris Texas states seven workers—four men and three women—died in the Kiamitia Indian Territory after inhaling Paris Green dust applied to worm-infested cotton plants. Dry weather is blamed for airborne poison exposure.
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Associated Press
Paris
Tex
Kiamtia
Indian Territory
Shipping arrivals and clearances in New York harbor
Arrived ships include La Lor reine from Havre and Southampton with calls in Philadelphia Cherbourg and Cherbourg. Cleared vessels list Campania to Liverpool Aller Genoa Naples Potsdam via Boulogne Furnessia Glasgow Vaderland and Antwerp. Boulogne Sur Mer and Rotterdam movements noted with New York connections. Cherbourg services include Columbia from Hamburg and Southampton to New York.
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New York
la Lorreine
Havre
Philadelphia
Southampton
Cherbourg
Campania
Liverpool
Aller
Genoa
Naples
Potsdam
Boulogne
Furnessia
Glasgow
Vaderland
Antwerp
Boulogne Sur Mer
Rotterdam
Salled
Kensington
Columbia
Hamburg
State rail and iron output figures for 1901 disclosed
Harrisburg reports chief James M. Clark's annual index showing Pennsylvania produced 1 406 592 gross tons of steel rails in 1901. Allegheny leads with 6 005 608 tons, Dauphin 497 985, Cambria 443 005. Workmen totaled 86 086 earning $63 834 787.
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Harrisburg
James M. Clark
State Bureau of Industrial Statistics
Pennsylvania
Allegheny
Dauphin
Cambria
Races at State Fair Dominate Bethlehem Card
At the Pennsylvania State Fair in Bethlehem on September 12 the favorites won four of five races. The program boasted a new half mile track record for fifteen heats in one afternoon with an average time around 2.13. About twenty thousand attended, including ten thousand school children admitted free, as races featured purses from 800 to 1,000 dollars and notable entrants such as Meadow Bell, Viola Allen, King Willis, and Merva Putchen.
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Associated Press
Bethlehem
Bingle
Beldia
Bethlehem Stake
Viola Allen
King Willis
Postmurter
Guy Hed
Experiments With Squid Fuel on Kensington Await Results
Exclusive wire reports from London note the American steamer Kensington, sailing from Southampton to New York, is undergoing squid fuel trials. The ship has oil burning furnaces and a fleet of old type furnaces, aiming to compare performance during its overhaul at Newcastle.
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Prom
London
Kensington
Southampton
New York
Newcastle
England
McKinley Memorial Service Calls for Remembrance
Cardinal Gibbons urged clergy to mark the first anniversary of President McKinley’s death with appropriate memorial plans next Sunday. Governor Tummins of Iowa issued a proclamation urging statewide memorial services on the same anniversary date.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
McKinley
Des Moines
Iowa
Tummins
No Conflict Between Governor Stone and Senator Quay Over Coal Strike
Harrisburg report states Governor Stone declares no conflict with Senator Quay as both work toward settling the coal strike. He expresses approval of Quay's movement and urges all to aid in a settlement.
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Stone
Quay
Harrisburg
Senator Quay
Eiveryone
St Louis Bribery Case Grinds Through Grand Jury Findings
The St Louis grand jury questioned witnesses tied to the Municipal assembly bribery scheme involving a city fighting bill said to pay 47500 to house members and others. Detained officials include Charles F Kelly and Adolph Walner pressed for bond and possible release hearings loom before Judge Gant on habeas corpus requests.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Grand Jury
Municipal Assembly
House
Tamblyn
Edgar Mepham
Grand
Folk
Kelly
J. K. Murrell
Combine
Murrell
Circuit
Jefferson City
Chester H. Krum
Gant
St. Louis City
John Helms
Charles A. Gutke
W. M. Tamblyn
Otto Schumacher
J. H. Schnettler
Ediun
Boiesy Bryant Hanged in Nashville Georgia
Boiesy Bryant was hanged here today for the murder of Town Marshal Hynds. Mrs. Etta Hynds Parker watched the execution from the scaffold trap and, after death was pronounced, cut Bryant’s body down with her father’s knife. Bryant had shot Hynds in Adel California during an attempted arrest on a misdemeanor charge.
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Nashville
Boiesy Bryant
Hynds
Etta Hynds Parker
Offeer
Bryant
Deaths of a Day in Phoenixville and Banopas
Phoenixville announces the death of John H. Milter proprietor and publisher of the Daily Republican who died at his home after brief illness from a brain tumor. He was aged years and active in Masonic circles. A Telegram confirms Alexander Shepherd former territorial governor of the District of Columbia died today in Butopas Mexico.
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Associated Press
Phoenixville
John HM. Milter
Daily Republican
Uge
Masonic Els Oles
Washington
Butopas
Mexico
Alexander Kt. Shepherd
District of Columbia
Mitchell Receives 3000 From Philadelphia Workers
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers visits Philadelphia and accepts about 3000 in relief funds from city workers. He denounces lawlessness in coal fields and attacks compulsory arbitration while urging broad labor support for the strike. He denies Hewitt’s anti labor charges and plans further talks with Governor Stone.
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Mitchell
Abram 8. Hewitt
Hewitt
Labor
Associated Press
Philadelphia
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
United Trades Association
The
Allied Building Trades
Central Labor Union
Labor Lyceum Hall
Wilkes-Barre
Coal Trust
Lkely
Flo
Stone
Pennsylvania
Mr. Mitchell
New York City
Hewittt
Erie Railroad
West Virginia
Harrisburg
State Capitol
Coal Combine in England Forms $10 Million Syndicate
The Evening News reports a London Bent story that a syndicate with a ten million dollar capital is being organized by the coal combine to purchase the Fife and Clyde companies. The effort aims to consolidate the coal interests in Scotland and northern England under a single group.
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Coal Combine
England
Associated Press
London
Bent
Evening News
Fife and Clyde
Peabody and Brooks Nominated by Republican State Convention
Exclusive wire reports from Associated Press Denver on September 12 state James H. H. Peabody of Fremont county nominated for governor and Franklin Brooks of El Paseo county nominated for Congress Mannturge by the Republican state convention.
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Associated Preas
Denver
James HH. Peabody
Fremont County
Franklin
Brooks
el Paseo County
Industrial Activity Surges in Dun’s Review Early September
The Dun's Review reports unprecedented industrial activity with new factories expanding capacity and idle shops resuming as labor disputes settle. Railways face coke blockade limits and output tops records, while pig iron furnaces reduce runs due to fuel shortages. Foreign demand grows as domestic supply tightens and rail equipment remains in high need. Failures rise in the United States versus Canada.
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Old Plaints
United States
Canada
Blaze at Beaumont oil field sparks massive losses
A fire at the Beaumont oil field spread from a Kelthward tract settling tank after a man lit a lantern. Hundreds watched flames ignite derricks and tanks as the Woods gusher burned 100 feet high. Officials expect steam to smother the gusher, with losses estimated from 75 000 to 240 000 dollars and about thirty derricks destroyed.
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Associated Press
Beaumont
Tex
Beaumont Ofl
Kelthward
Higeing Ol and Fuel Company
Keithward
Jennings
Bank Robbery Foiled at Holland Patent Bank
Three masked burglars broke into the First National Bank at Holland Patent Rome New York this morning. They arrived in a rubber-tired wagon and blew open the vault door with dynamite causing an explosion that aroused nearby residents. The bandits fled without taking any money.
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Associated Press
Rome
N. Y
First National Bank
Holland Patent
McKinley Memorial Association Receives $15,000 Donation
From The Associated Press Canton report, Thomas Dolian oversees eastern Pennsylvania contributions for the McKinley Memorial Association. Fifteen Philadelphia donors request their names remain private and a further $15,000 donation is promised soon.
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Associated Proas
Canton
Sept
McKinley Memorial Asociation
Thomas Dolian
Pennsylvania
Ihe
Nevada senator’s wife killed in Alameda auto crash
Mrs. William M. Stewart wife of the Nevada senator died after an automobile collided with a telegraph pole in Alameda California. She was riding with Henry Foote and Taylor who escaped with minor injuries. The party was returning from Santa Clara avenue when Taylor lost control and the car struck the pole. Mrs. Stewart died from a head injury and was taken to a nearby sanitarium. Foote and Taylor were uninjured beyond minor bruises. Senator Stewart is in The Hague for arbitration on a Catholic church claim against Mexico.
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San Francisco
William M. Stewart
United States
Nevada
Alameda
Cal
Stewart
Henry Foote
Taylor
Pius Fund
Catholic Church
Lower California
Mexico
European Tribunal
Mra
Dupont Circle
Stewart's Castle
Clark
Montana
F Street
State, War and Navy Department
Ashburn
Virginia
Spill at bicycle races injures riders in Baltimore
A crash at the Coliseum during a motor paced bicycle race injured Bennie Monroe who suffered a likely fatal skull fracture. George Leander and Jimmie Hunter were bruised, while Mrs. May Kirby sustained serious head fractures after being knocked into a post.
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Baltimore
Bennie Monroe
Coliseum
George Leander
Jimmie Hunter
Pacer
Monroe
Leander
Hunter
May Kirby
John Hopkins Hospital
Hope
American Inquiry for Gold Signals Limited Export
London sources report strong American interest in gold shipments to the United States with about 4.5 million dollars ready from Cape and other sources. A London arbitrage head says US demand is not yet pressing for large export, noting open market price slightly above bank price and potential price rises if competition grows. He adds America's indebtedness to Europe is high and the main aim is higher interest in New York. stringency unlikely to last.
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London
United States
Cape
America
Europe
New York
Barratt Nominated to Succeed Judge Pennypacker in Philadelphia
Norma Bar ratt first assistant district attorney and prominent Philadelphia lawyer was nominated by the Republican party to fill the Philadelphia common pleas court judgeship left vacant when Samuel W. Pennypacker resigned to run for governor. The Democratic party is expected to endorse Barratt.
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Philadelphia
Norma
Barratt
Repub- Hearn Party
Bamuel W. Pennypacker
Common Pleas Court
Democratic Party
President appoints Ray for northern New York judgeship
The president named Representative George W. Ray to the United States district judge seat in northern New York, replacing Alfred Cox. The move ends a lengthy dispute over Platt's preferred candidate, Senator Platt backing Ray.
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Washington
Sept
George W. Ray
United States
New York
Alfred Cox
United
Ray Wis
Plati
Philadelphia Jack OBrien Beats Billy Stitt In Six Rounds
Jack OBrien won by decision over Billy Stitt in a six round bout in Chicago. The contest concluded with OBrien gaining the victory for Philadelphia in a brisk early evening match.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Billy Stitt
Warships Ordered To Scene Of Trouble Panama
Navy reports insurgent activity near the Panama Isthmus with two warships dispatched. Rear Admiral Silas Casey to assume personal command aboard the Wisconsin after it sails from Bremerton via San Francisco. The Cincinnati under Captain McLean heads for Colon from Cape Haytien, while Potter’s message says transit is open and American interests protection is the aim.
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Potter
Panama
Silas Casey
Pimima
Navy Department
Casey
Pacific
Wisconsin
Bremerton
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Martinique
T. C. McLean
Cincinnati
Cape Haytien
Colon
Moody
Ranger
Department
Panther
McLean
Silas Caseyv
Punamit
Murphy Sentenced to Three Years for Murderous Assault
Thomas Murphy, long-time ground-keeper for the Philadelphia club, received a three year term for a murderous assault in Jeote Maine. He attacked Donna McGillieudes, wife of Connie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia American League team. He was captured in St Louis about a month ago after fleeing.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Thomas Murphy
Jiote
Donna McCghilleudes
Connie Mack
Murphy
St. Louisa
Baltimore
Sth Louis
Cleveland
Murderer Shoots Family in Pierce Neb Forf Traum
Exclusive wire reports Gottlieb Niegenfind killed his former wife Anna Peters in a Pierce Nebraska home last night. He wounded Anna Peters’ father Albert Breyer, who died this morning, and fired on Breyer’s wife, seriously wounding her. Niegenfind then fled the scene and encountered Peters’ sister Jane Breyer, prompting pursuit.
Weather data snapshot for September 12 1902
Yesterday's temperature range appears unclear with a high around 77 degrees and a low near 48 degrees. Humidity readings are listed but obscured. precipitation and other metrics are unreadable or corrupted in the OCR text.
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Ennyer
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania Weekend
Forecast for Saturday and Sunday in eastern Pennsylvania calls for rain and cooler conditions Saturday with fresh to brisk southeast winds. Sunday should be fair with milder temperatures.
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Washington
Pennnsylvania
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R. G. Dun & Co
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Anmodhited Press
Judge Pennypacker
Platt
Naval Forces
Secretary of the Navy
Commander Potter
Gottlieb Nieenfind
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