Morgan Strikes Situation Amid Quiet Coal Town Weath
In Wilkes-Barre area the coal strike effort remained largely quiet amid Sheriff Jacobs deploying deputies at Old Forge where an Italian was beaten by strikers. General Gobin denied reports of troop withdrawals and said discharges are few with many re-enlisting.
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Jacobs
Old Forge
Gobin
Shenandoah
Wilkes-Barre
Diacobs
Court House
Lemines
and Forge
Ain Trullan
National Board
John Wallon
Nanticoke
United Mine Workers
Vollleries
Indianapolis
Samuel Gomprrs
American Federation of Labor
Bishop Fallows
Reformed Episcopal Church
Chicago
Gompers
Wiehth
Wiovernor
Chiy
National Guard
Clement
Harrisburg Seeks Resolution in Twentieth District Deadlock
State Chairman Creasy will decide on Thursday after consultations with J. Delone and J. L. Rutt. The Democrat party pledges to stand behind the chairman’s choice as the district nominee between HW N Gitt of York and ex Judge William MacLean of Gettysburg.
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Harrisburg
Creasy
York
Adams
HW. N. Gitt
William MacLean
Gettysburg
Democrats and allies plan legislative ticket focus in conference
Exclusive wire from The Associated Press reports a meeting in the Continental hotel where prominent Democrats, Union Party and Municipal League reps from the Fourth and Fifth senatorial districts chose to focus on legislative tickets. Eleven members of the legislature were elected in those districts.
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Preas
Philadelphia
Sept. Ih
Democrats
Union Party
Municipal League
Pourth
Patth
Continental Hotel
Okay
Peary Arctic Explorer Safe Aboard Relief Ship Windward
Lieut R O Peary reports from Chateau Bay Labrador that the Peary Arctic expedition is en route home aboard the relief ship Windward and that all on board are well. Bridsman has no further movement details since leaving Cape Babine on August 2. The Windward departed New York in July to locate the expedition and appears successful.
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Associates Press
New York
Merbert JL. Bridsmin
Cereluiry
Peary Arctie Club
R. OE. Peary
Chateau Bay
Labrador
Peary
Bridgmaun
North Pole
Bridgmain
Cape Babine
Death of Lt. Morris Aboard Olympia Shocks Crew
An exclusive report from Boston states Lieutenant John FR Morris of the U S N was found dead in his state room on the battleship Olympia. He reportedly died by his own hand with a revolver. The Olympia lay at the Boston Navy Yard with Morris serving as engineering afte after January 2. No immediate cause or close circle of known factors is given.
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Boston
John FR. Morris
United States
Olympia
Boston Wave Yard
Morris
Italians Mobbed by Night Crowd at Owl Forge Colllery
John Digane and Dominick Guiseppe, Italian workers at the Old Forge colliery, were attacked by about seventy five assailants returning from night shifts. Guiseppe was fatally shot, Digane sustained a fractured rib and head injuries, and both were beaten by the mob before being found near Marey homestead and taken to Pittston for treatment.
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Pittston
John Digane
Dominick Guiseppe
Old Forge
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Owl Forge
Lackawinndt
About & Orlock
Guiseppe
Marey
Digano
Pittston Hospital
Jennings
Lambert Street
Delegates Attend Tenth Biennial Catholic Knights Council
Delegates from across the state arrive in Shamokin for the tenth biennial Catholic Knights of America council. A welcoming reception is held at the local lodge with remarks by Rev. Joseph J. Koch and Harrisburg official William Thomas. State President J. F. Sherry and other officials address attendees as business sessions set to start the following day.
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Shamokin
Catholic Knights of America
Joseph J. Koch
St. Edward's Church
Harrisburg
Burgess William Thomas
J. F. Sherry
Philadelphia
Rey
Father McCabe
Mt. Carmel
Gotfried Diehl
Forest Fires Claim Twenty Lives Across Oregon and Washington
Portland dispatch reports for the past week forest fires in Oregon and Washington have killed about twenty people and destroyed property estimated at 1.5 million dollars. Many residents are missing and the final death toll remains uncertain as remote districts continue to be searched.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Washington
Coman
Democratic district nominations for state legislature in Wilkes-Barre
The Democratic district conventions in Wilkes-Barre Pa. nominated candidates for the state legislature across districts. M A Murray in the first, Edward u Franee in the second, J F Flanagan in the third, D J Kerry in the fourth, Ty J Cilpin in the sixth, Burke renominated in the fifth district plus notes on subsequent timing.
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Associated Press
Wilkes-Barre
Piret
M. A. Murray
Edward -U Franee
J. F. Flanagan
D. J. Kerry
Ty J. Cilpin
Burke
Soine Tine Apo
Shipping News Clears and Arrives for Berlin Line
By Exclusive Wirt AP reports Kaiserin Maria Theresia cleared for Bremen Plymouth and Cherbourg and Cevic cleared for Liverpool and Southampton. Arrivals include Kooningen Luise in New York and the Trave in New York heading to Naples and Genoa. Bremen also reports Friederich der Grosse arriving in New York via Cherbourg while Bremen sails to New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Kaiserin Maria Theresia
Bremen
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Cevic
Liverpool
Southampton
Kooningen Luise
Trave
Naples
Genoa
Friederich der Grosse
Philadelphia Judge Rejects First Church of Christ Scientist Charter
A Philadelphia common pleas judge refused the First Church of Christ Scientist charter. The ruling says a charter cannot cover a church and a for profit business, noting the church appears organized to sell Mary Baker Eddy books and enforce membership. The decision cites lack of authority to charter a profit corporation.
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Philadelphia
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Arnold
Common Pleas Court
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Mra. Rmddy
Mre. Moldy
Capitol Award For New Capitol Dome Bid
The state capitol commission selects George F. Payne & Co. of Philadelphia to build the granite capitol with a granite dome for 4 million dollars. Architect Joseph M. Austen and engineer Bernard J. Green advise granite dome to match the rest of the building. Work to begin around October 1 with completion by January 1, 1906.
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Harrisburg
State Capitol Commission
Philadelphia
Joseph M. Austen
Bernard J. Green
Washington, D. C
Payne & Co
William Miller & Sons
Roydhouse, Arcy & Co
Henderson & C
Doyle & Doak
Colonial Construction Company
Norcross Bros
Presbyterian ministers urge settlement of coal strike
The Philadelphia meeting of ministers adopted a resolution urging lawful means to end the coal region strike and achieve a settlement between operators and miners. The resolution praised Governor Slane's efforts, but after debate his name was struck from the text.
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Philadelphia
Presbyterian Ministers
Presbyterian Ministers' Association
Slane
Steamship Combination Formed by Morgan Group
The general board of the International Steamship combination met in New York with J. P. Morgan leading. Attendees included W. J. Pierrie of Hartland and Wolff Belfast, Clement A. Griscom, P. A. B. Widener, and others. Organization has been perfected and Habitation shares deposited, though few details were released.
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New York
International Steamship Combination
J. P. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
W. J. Pierrie
Hartland and Wolff Shipbuilding Company
Belfast
Ireland
Clement A. Griscom
P. A. B. Widener
Morgan
Pratt Nominated in 26th District Senate Race
Carbondale Sept 16 Republican stalemate in Susquehanna and Wayne counties ends with Col Pratt of Susquehanna nominated six to five. Harford's Ei KB Jones, appointed by Quay as referee, arrived and urged harmony before Pratt was named on the first ballot.
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Associated Press
Carbondale
Susquehanna
Wayne Counties
Prattt
Ei, KB
Jones
Harford
Quay
Pratt
Objections to Huff's Nomination Hear in Dauphin Court
Objections to the certificate of nomination of George F P Huff of Greensburg the Republican nominee for congress in the Twenty second district were filed in Dauphin county court by Congressman J B Showalter who says Huff's nomination is illegal and irregular. The court set next Friday for a hearing.
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Huff
Fachiaive Wire
Associated Press
Harrisburg
George FP. Huff
Greensburg
Congress
Buller
Westmecreland
Dauphin County
J. B. Showalter
Tluf
Tommy Ryan Knocks Out Kid Carter In Sixth Round
Tommy Ryan defeats Kid Carter of Brooklyn in the Fort Erle arena in a bruising six round bout. Ryan dominates with superior ring generalship and counterpunching to force a late sixth round knockout, leaving Carter bloodied and ahead in the fight.
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Ryan
Carter
Fort Erle
Tommy Ryan
Kid Carter
Brooklyn
Junges
Curter
Motoy
Jack O'Brien
Kansas City
Tommy
Hyan
Bob Armstrong
Kid McPartland
Harry Peffers
Bartley
Binghamton
George Siler
Chicago
Jesus
Van
Cubs
Disastrous Explosion at Algoma Coal Mine
North Fork West Virginia reports a gas and powder explosion at the Algoma Coal and Coke Ble Four mine. Eleven bodies recovered, six more expected. fifteen workers still unaccounted, all but one identified as Black miners. Rescue efforts hindered by deadly black damp and thick gas.
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Associated Pree
Roanoke
North Fork
W. Va
Roanoke Times
Algoma Coal and Coke Company
James Lester
John Rocckie
H. PF
Frankenfield
George Guepie
Algoma
Bluefields
Luster
Empire City Trotting Club Opens with Bronx Stake At $5,000
In New York the Empire City Trotting Club held its inaugural meet at a fast track with perfect weather. Dan R. led early betting and won the first three heats as Twinkle captured the final heat. Fred 8. Wedgewood driven by C K C Billings posted a 2.05% mile in a rapid trial. Upcoming events include Empire stake for 2.20 pacers and a 2.15 pace with Dan Patch aiming for a world record.
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New York
Empire City Trotting Club
Fits
Bronx
Dan R
Twinkle
Fred
Wedgewood
C. K. C. Billings
Dan Patch
Oranumm
Arkarey
Dane Creester
Bbe
Bk Eile
Prince Direck
P.ccereeereeens
Tre Bohinx
Treasury war rant sent to Ida McKinley for July salary
A treasury war rant of 30508 dollars is forwarded to Mrs Ida McKinley widow of the late president. The payment covers salary due July 1 and relates to the appropriation approved at the last Congress session.
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Wise
Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Ida 8 McKinley
Brothers in poultry business fatal quarrel ends in murder
William Brandt was shot and killed by his brother Peter at Peter's Newfield area home after a dispute over poultry sale receipts. Peter surrendered to authorities and was jailed pending coroner's inquest. The brothers had a joint chicken-raising venture and a violent argument followed by William’s attempt to destroy the poultry houses.
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Peter
William
Irvine Case Postponed In Episcopal Clergy Dispute
The suit by Rev. Dr. L. N. W. Irvine former rector of St. John's Irvine against Bishop Talbot and Mrs. Emma D. Milott alleges conspiracy to remove him and seeks damages of 25 dollars. Proceeding delayed for fourth time as defense seeks continuance due to missing attorney.
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Himmingdon
LN. W. Irvine
St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church
Bissop Ethelbert Twlbet
Emma D. Milott
Mayer
Lock Thiven
Bishop Talbot
Roosevelt Greets Nassau County Friends at Sagamore Hill
President Roosevelt welcomed thousands of Nassau county residents at Sagamore Hill. About six to seven thousand people lined up to shake his hand from early afternoon into the evening. He joked he could not be knocked out by a trolley car.
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Sagamore
Mr. Roosevelt
Oyster May
N. Y
Roosevelt
Nassau County
Sagamore Hill
Senators in New York Meet to Discuss Future Talks
Exclusive dispatch reports five senior U S senators in New York en route to Oyster Bay to meet President Roosevelt. Senators Hanna Allison Aldrich Spooner and Platt attend amid speculation over possible coal strike topics. Also, Eddie Connolly loses to Tom Woodley in London in a 11 round title bout for 2000 purse and 14 pound belt.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
New York
United States Senate
Roorevest i
Hanna
Ohio
Allison
Iowa
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Spooner
Wisconsin
Platt
Connecticut
American Mobster Company Wik Incorporated Forms in Jersey City
An exclusive wire from Trenton reports Wik Incorporated chartered in Jersey City with capital claims of 800000 and 1400000 common stacks. The firm plans to deal in sugar, glucose, molasses and related products. Incorporators listed include Horace B. Gould John L. Billinie Bean J. Dudley I Ik MacLaren and H H Woods.
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Trenton
N. J
K. Woods
Jersey City
Democratic candidate chosen for state senate district
Exclusive wire reports Benjamin N. Free land nominated by Democratic conferees from Fagutte Greene counties for state senator. Former Senator A. D. Boyd was a candidate but did not win the nomination in the Grat abo.
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Pittsburg
Benjamin N. Freeland
Fagutte-Greene
A. D. Boyd
Colombian Rebel Leader Surrenders East of Bogota
A cable from Bogota reports Caurrenzo, the rebel general, has surrendered east of Bogota after a strong stand on the great plains. Officials say the move promises pacification of the eastern region as government troops reorganize along the Magdalena isthmus. Colon reports say the Cincinnati cruiser arrived. no immediate attack by Gen. Herrera is indicated.
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Carrenzo
Bogota
Concha
Cincinnati
Colon
Washington
State Department
Fort
Colombia
Caurrenzo
Great
Magdalen River
Senor Concha
Mirrequin
Waal
Penandez
Perdomo
Magdalena
United States
Herrera
Injunction Granted to Bar Picketers at Union Pacific Shops
Federal court granted a temporary injunction on Union Pacific shop workers halting picket lines at the gates and grounds. Hearing set for September 2. Police and deputy guards reinforced shop entrances. Two ring men arrested over Burl Caldwell killing. four more held as witnesses. union representatives vow to vigorously defend striking members.
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Omaha
Neb
Sept. W
McPherson
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
United States
Burl Cauldwell
Caldwell
Gant
Steikers
French Policy and the Pope
In Rome on September, in reply to a French request for an interview with the pope, Papal Secretary of State Reampolli states the pope will not speak on French policy or partisan politics and has ordered silence on such matters. The aim was to aid a French newspaper.
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Rome
Vathcan
M. Nisard
Cardanal Reampolli
Floods devastate 25 villages in Bengal presidency
Exclusive report from Calcutta notes floods due to river overflows sweeping away twenty five villages and leaving hundreds homeless. Relief camps have been established to aid the affected people as authorities organize relief efforts.
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Prema
Calcutta
Presidency of Bengal
Fatal Boiler Explosion at Maxwell Saw Mill
Two men were killed and others injured when a boiler exploded at a Maxwell Indiana saw mill. One man was probably fatally hurt and the blast likely caused further injuries among workers. The incident occurred tonight in Greenfield nearby.
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Greenfield, Iy Sept. L
Maxwell
Ind
Weather Report for September 15 1902
Local weather data shows a high temperature of unknown degrees and a low of unknown. Relative humidity around unknown percent and no measurable precipitation reported.
Weather Forecast for Master Pennsylvania Pair
Washington weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday calls for warmer conditions in the north portion Tuesday and fair weather Wednesday with light to fresh south winds.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Ught
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Capitol
George F. Payne & Co
Governor Stone
Col. Pratt
Associated Pros
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Wenin
Reserve Siler
Lilm
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McKinley
William Brandt
Associated Treas
Irvine
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Big Molasses Company
Freeland
Garreazo
Judge McPherson
Mrees
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