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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1900
Page
1
The United Mine Workers report strategic divisions as strikes ripple through the Schuylkill, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Valleys, with about half of 1,000 in District No. 9 reportedly quitting. Affected areas include North Side Lehigh Milnesville Drifton and South Side, where unions push for arbitration and widespread work stoppages persist.
Pittston on Sept 17 reports a widespread strike as the United Mine Workers execute the coal stoppage. About 1000 workers within three miles of Pittston are idle with no disorder. Hoyt shaft and No 14 shaft show partial operation under mixed compliance.
In Wilkes-Barre on September 17, every mine in the Wyoming Valley joined a strike except the West End Coal Company colliery at Mocanaqua where workers refused to strike and stated satisfaction with current conditions. The total number of strikers across the region was not specified in the excerpt.
New York based vice president John Garrett of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company rebutts United Mine Workers allegations. He argues powder pricing and wage practices do not harm miners and that many cited grievances are local and unjust, urging a system to adjust differences through proper channels.
Altoona Pennsylvania September 17 inquiry by telephone shows anthracite coal strikers will receive little if any help from the region north and west of Altoona. While reports say hard coal men are organizing a sympathy strike there is no evidence locally. Messages deny such efforts and bituminous miners at each place say they will not contribute money to aid eastern men after past wage troubles.
The thirteenth Annual convention of the State League of Republican clubs meets in Philadelphia with several hundred delegates from 120 clubs. A telegram to President McKinley congratulates him on his Antietam promotion. Speakers include Governor Stone and Senator Foraker.
Galveston spec reports on the ninth day after the storm with 107 more bodies recovered and cremated including a mother and infant. Major W. O. Levy among the dead, wife and three children still missing. Debris littering a three mile stretch, health threats loom. fire and water failures hinder removal.
The Wayne county Republicans named A I Mahi of Hawley and W W Woot of Mexinailule for representatives and adopted resolutions pledging to follow party guidance. Norton of Aldenville, once the top official, was defeated for renomination by nine votes with H Miller of Merlin also nominated for the jury.
The record lists arrivals and sailings from New York in September including ships from Astoria Giamow and Southampton to Liverpool Cherbourg Cherbourg. It notes vessels Breion Grover Martor in transit from New York and services via Southampton Cherbourg and Hawtinnd Lavers New York Aller from Brewhen and Southampton.
Chicago dispatch reports Hon. William J. Bryan issued a formal acceptance of the Democratic nomination. He pledges to resist monopolies, favors anti trust and interstate commerce reforms, and urges constitutional amendments if needed to curb private power. He also critiques the Republican tariff and calls for strong enforcement of federal trade law.
Washington reports no major developments on the Chinese situation as officials foresee no immediate progress until Pekin restores government. Japan plans to reduce forces in Pekin, while Count Waldersee may arrive soon to direct allied military and diplomatic efforts.
A Philadelphia dispatch reports tensions among train workers over coal deliveries. Line shortages persist as blocks of coal remain at Lehich division and output is constrained by stockpiles. An official cites unresolved wage law issues and hints at possible action, while union strength could influence operations.
Washington reports CT wa today named postmuster at Silekxhinny Luserne county Pennsylvania. The action designates a local government post and outlines duties for civil service staffing.
scrambled items note Bryan's acceptance letter in a local political update. mentions Judge Gunster profile presented at the courthouse and a regional board of trade viaduct project. references to national figures and county roundups appear in the fragmented text.
The region near Pittston and Forest City saw a total strike with about 85 000 workers complying with the United Mine Workers order to stay away from collieries. Most washeries halted, with only a few resuming operations amid protest and last minute exemptions.
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