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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1900
Page
5
The Tribune reports four contestants moved up in the latest standings as Arthur Kemmerer of Factoryville led gains with a century, Jopnie Myers of Lake Ariel rose to third, and Mary Yeager of Moscow plus Fannie Williams of Peckville climbed several places.
A listed roster shows contestants with addresses in Scranton Bloom sburg Carbondale Hyde Park South Beranton and nearby towns. Notable names include Charles Rodriguez David Birtley Miss Jennie Meyers Sidney Hayes Richard Roberts Robert Campbell Miss Mary Yenger Oliver Callahan Arthur Kemmerer and Fannie Williams. The document records participant addresses and sequence numbers.
Dun and Co notes the coal strike involving about 120 000 miners and up to 86 000 others dominates business, disrupting activity along the Atlantic seaboard and tempering the postwar recovery. It reports steel demand, new contracts, and price shifts in iron, pig iron, and lumber amid wage talks and freight costs.
A brief market note records a two percent advance for the month at 2.78 dollars per thousand. It also cites 211 failures for the week and notes Canada and the United States game figures of 14 and 22 pearnet 18 feet year.
Berlin dispatch reports German officials incredulous at U S rejection of a German compromise on delaying peace talks with China until Pekin outrage perpetrators are delivered and punished. Vossische Zeitung notes U S stance may shock allies as Prussia advocates reparation in line with punishment for crime.
Henry O Dell a forger with multiple aliases was jailed in Milbrook after an arrest. Authorities link him to twenty charges across as many towns in a three year spree. He plans transfer to Northport where he is wanted for a July 4 swindle. Dell tricked shop owners by overpaying with drafts and bartering for second hand machinery before cashing excess funds at a bank.
Exclusive dispatch reports Galveston showing progress as trains run on a temporary bridge. Traffic is heavier inbound than outbound and health conditions improve. Commander Sefridwo notes all harbor approaches secured and influx of evacuees slows.
Emissaries led by President Simon Burns of the Blowers' and Gatherer' association visited Altoona this week to lure workers from the independent base factory to join the glass combine. The workers refused, noting Burns's effort to unify opposing factions. A new organization formed to challenge Burns and the combine, aiming to block current consolidation efforts.
Government seizes costly Oriental merchandise from a shipment described as loot. The article notes the duty around TM per cent and mentions cases of artifacts and curiosians sent to various parts of the United States.
Exclusive wire report from Associated Press states Curtin H. Greggy of Grosnabury was nominated by the Democratic conference for congress in the Twenty first district. A formal announcement followed in Petersburg.
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, urges arbitration to avert a general strike in the anthracite field. He cites joint conferences in several states and calls on railroad carriers and mine owners to negotiate, warning of martial law and militia if clashes continue in Shenandoah and Hazleton.
President Mitchell issues an open letter to the public denouncing railroads and coal operators over wage and working conditions. He names major rail companies and executives opposing the miners and explains how higher pay would threaten competition and profits during the anthracite strike. The letter frames unity among miners and criticizes railroad policy as the central obstacle to fair employment terms.
Dep uty Recorder Holcombe swore in over 100 special officers assigned to idle collieries as coal shortages worsen in Wilkes-Barre. Factories close and rail car shops cut staff due to fuel lack while unions rally and operators expand patrols. A Polish man, John Bostick, died from a fall in Pittston after intoxication, amid circulating rumors of union violence.
Jonas Long's Sons presents an autumn millinery showing with lavish displays and thoughtful craftsmanship. The text notes that compliments justify the effort and that choosing between two hats leaves both with the customer at the price of one, reflecting business values and the festive atmosphere of the event.
A millinery exhibition highlights black dominates fashion with bright touches of color, notes fur hats arriving later, and dyed feathers for lively combinations. French labels aid sales while Jonas Long's Sons’ styles draw compliments. The event signals a busy Millinery Store day.
Operators released a statement noting today’s coal output rose over yesterday. Coxe collieries and Jeddo mines worked full capacity with larger production, Williamstown mines hit full quota, and Schuylkill region surpassed 100000 tons for the day.
Special to the Jersaton Tribune reports Pittston is quiet despite a local strike. Washery No. 2 and No. 6 run short handed with about twenty workers, as crowded pickets urge stayers to quit. Thousands have already left, including many foreign workers, while guards are readied to protect mines and properties. Deputies totaling 100 to 150 were sworn in to guard Pennsylvania Coal Company holdings as exodus widens.
Reading officials face coal shortages as ten large collieries halt operations and ten more are crippled. Daily output falls from 2000 cars to about 550 cars, with further reductions expected and many trainmen at risk of layoff.
In the Shamokin area activity was quiet today. Rev John C Konstantzkiewics, vicar general of the Greek church in the United States, offered his services to the United Mine Workers and will speak for the strikers. A few Mt Carm el miners were mobbed by foreigners but no serious injuries occurred.
Arch bishop Ryan confirms a report that President R. M. Olyphant of the Dela- varsity will confer with church leaders. The exclusive dispatch notes the meeting announced in Philadelphia on September 21.
President W H Truesdale of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western and other company officials agreed to confer on the mine workers strike. The time and place would be announced later. Archbishop Ryan expressed renewed hope for a peaceful outcome after a visit by Rev Father Phillips of St Gabriel's Hazleton.
Exclusive wire from The Associated Prom reports General Manager Henderson denying any wage raise for Philadelphia and Heading Coal and Iron company miners. He notes higher earnings reflect longer hours, not higher rates, with wages tied to a sliding monthly coal price scale.
An explosion on the Baltimore and Ohio line near Bowmans thirty miles above town injures three Italian laborers. Anthony Gnaglando suffers a fractured thigh and internal injuries, Filippo Villelle has a severed head and liver injuries, Stephen Tong loses a hand and is peppered with shrapnel. They were employed by the Brodhead Contracting Company and were loading a second truck.
President C Guggenheimer of the council announced plans for a council resolution directing the commission of public buildings to remove the Dewey arch at the next meeting. He argued the arch obstructs traffic and has become unsightly and dangerous due to weather.
Reports from Lord Roberts indicate most burghers remaining in the field are fleeing under compulsion though a few stubborn holdouts remain. General Delarey reportedly holds 800 burghers as prisoners in his camp.
Exclusive wire reports Philadelphia citizens relief committee sent Governor Sayyts of Texas fourteen thousand eighty dollars for flood victims in Galveston. Contributions continue to be received and totaled across the city.
A London dispatch reports the steamer Charieh sank near the Andie coast after departing from Athens with two veludes aboard. Forty passengers and crew are feared drowned, with details still disputed between London and Athens as rescuers search the scene.
The Associated Press reports Soph 2 The Auvelean Tin Plate company plans price adjustments on Un plates Lop delivery for the last quarter of 10 0 by Gf conte per boo.
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if the product fails to cure. Mentions BK and W. Grove's wig nature on each box and notes licensure. Includes brief reassurance of a guarantee and licensing.
Sioux Falls 8 D Sept 21 Editor O Heron of the Flandreau Herald was shot and wounded by William A Bell of Dell Rapids. Bell, a former Rough Rider, accompanied Roosevelt on a state trip and confronted the editor after an article calling Bell a slimy cur. The two traded blows aboard the train in Flandreau.
The Carbondale examination held August 16 and 17 named a list of successful candidates for mine foreman and assistant mine foreman certificates. Winners include Thomas Rumford Peckville Thomas C Hodgson Priceburg Benjamin Milton Wandling Morgan L Watkins Scranton Alexander Frew Olyphant David Evans Olyphant James Johnson Priceburg Walter Knight Jessup Milton Hood Macher Brahwood for foreman and David D Lewis Scranton John J Barbour Childs John Elbridge Jessup Evan Gabriel Scranton Charles Robinson Olyphant Edward Lewis Scranton Michael C Moran Olyphant P A Walsh Carbondale John E Powell Scranton Seward Button Vandlsing Willem J Thomas Scranton William H Hommelfeld Olyphant for assistants. The board members were Edward Roderick inspector Charles J Ford superintendent James E Morrison miner and Joseph T Rob erty miner Lewis H John clerk.
Frank Cosgrove of Duryea was badly beaten after a quarrel in Hopkins saloon on the Duryea back road. He was found unconscious with serious head and body injuries not from gunfire, and rushed to a nearby house where medical aid was called. He remained in critical condition last night.
Exclusive wire reports from The Associated Press datelined Syaleton. Lehigh Valley Railroad cut 60 cars from Myaleton division shipments reducing daily load to 800 cars. Three train crews were laid off today with eighteen men affected. additional layoffs are expected.
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