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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1900

Page

3

Resistance in South Africa Report From Pretoria

Lord Roberts reports from Pretoria on September 24 that guards occupied Komati once more. Much rolling stock and ammunition were captured or destroyed as operations continued. Hoer forces in the Eastern Transvaal are said to be out of hand, with foreign mercenaries fleeing to Lorenzo Marques as Portugal promises to maintain them and provide passage home.

Lorenzo Marquez London Lord Hoberts Pretoria Pole- Carew Kbomuti-Popri

Transvaal Independence Debate Roils Cape Parliament

W Sauer former public works commissioner introduced a resolution urging independence of the Transvaal and Orange River colonies. Premier Sprigg urged diplomacy with Kruger and Steyn. Schreiner proposed placing the republics under queenly protection. The house sent the measures to committee without a vote.

Cape Town W. Sauer Cape Trensvaal Orange River South Africa Gordon Sprigg Sauer Mesers Kruger Steyn Schrete Promisr Mr. Sauer House Schreiner Amond Tom

Zion Elders Deportation Sparks City Action

Maneifield J Boot reports Zion elders from Chicago and Hammond arrived, identified by a citizen, escorted to the city prison, and deported by noon amid a large crowd. The men are said to be Gritleh subjects and no trouble was seen as they left the city.

Maneifield Zion Miders Mark A. Loblaw Chicago James Witte Hammond Ind

tron workers strike at columbia amid wage cut push

Exclusive dispatch from a Pennsylvania city reports iron workers at Columbia walking off the job over a proposed twenty five percent wage reduction. Puddlers would drop from four to three dollars per ton as thousands of men and borers are set to protest the enforcement.

Columbia Laoncrster

Golden Medical Discovery Promises Nervous Strength

An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for nervous debility. It claims to build nervous system strength without alcohol or narcotics and cites personal benefits such as improved sleep and weight gain. It warns against substitutes and promotes the physician's adviser.

Pierce David Higgins Janes, Ohle Co Kyu

Strike Activity Report Across Susquehanna Mills

The Susquehanna company controls several plants including Bus Quehanna Iron and Steel at Columbian and the Aural furnace with six to seven hundred workers. Wrightville Vesta furnies Watts Station and York rolling mill join the combine. Strikers remain quiet as mills push a three dollar rate. some Lewallon mills pay four dollars.

Busquehanna Iron and Steel Company Columbian Aural Wrightville Vesta Furries Watts Station York Rolling Mill Susquehanna Company Combine Lewallon

Evans Talks Stir Tensions In Anthracite Mines

W B R Wilson, secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers, travels to Moorwind to settle conflicts between operators and miners as China Evans, AFL organizer, warns of possible mine unrest. He notes militia mobilization could heighten union mistrust and calls for no bloodshed.

Indianapolis W. BR. Wilson United Mine Workers Moorwlind China Evans American Federation of Labor Mine Workers’ Journal

Cabinets Labor With Germany Across Public Notice

A semi official notice from St. Petersburg says European cabinets seek Germany’s surrender of the instigators of anti foreign outrages as a prelude to peace talks. Russia’s reply queries delaying negotiations until punishment of instigators is discussed. Germany may propose an international court to judge Chinese officials in the outrages.

London St. Petersburg Germany Vienna Daily Chronicle Russia Miuke Berlin Daily Express Morning Post Shanghai Mukden Liao Yang Nin Chwang Tuan Natkin Sun America Lo Hung Chang Dribeky Amur Widden Strom Minchuria Blagovestchensk Cologne Gigette Internaational Court of Justice United States Times

Proposed Debate To Be Abandoned

A fragment reports a proposed debate being abandoned involving committee members and officials from the federation. Details are unclear due to garbled text but references to imperialism and political discussion imply a stalled planning meeting.

Chester County Case Details Highlight Ongoing Proceedings

An obscure Chester County case summary notes proceedings following writs of jeanne prupwl and certification action in an election context. The report mentions an alleged candidate and party involvement with no clear outcome or dates.

Tale Dadeding Sajal Eillya Jeanne Prupwl Ceiteneah Commonwealth Kurt

Risked life to save his hat in street car crash

Report from Bordentown states a man, aged unknown, attempted to save his hat while a trolley car moved from White Horse to Bordentown. He fell and was crushed, dying at the hospital. The incident occurred during the wreck, with witnesses describing the brave, fatal effort.

Associated Press Bordentown Bruim

Both Sides Claim Gains In War Troop Deployment

General Gobin ordered Major Halbert Stadt to Mahonoy City to inspect camp facilities. Greek clergyman Wencesima Matulakia and Polish priest Rev J C Konstant geteeliked Cha mokin urged withdrawal of troops, insisting no further rioting would occur. governor would not reel the troops.

Gobin Halbertstadt Mahonoy City Ales Ev. Wencesima Matulakia J. C. Konstankiewics Chamokin Cenera

West End Coal Works Despite Strike Persisting

Exelosive Wire reports from The Auforicated Press Wilkes-Barre Sept 2 that in Wyoming and Lackawanna valleys the strike pace remains unchanged while Schuylkill sees militia presence easing, prompting expected resumption of work and higher output in Lehigh tomorrow. UMW statements note unity in district and ongoing quiet among workers as West End Coal Company operates the sole mine in the region. John Conraham reports output near last week’s peak. Mitchell informs organizer Nichole to present truce considerations to Moranaqua workers.

Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Lackawanna Schuinkil Lehigh United Mine Workers Dled Uy Thie Tony Witteton Tela Hatecothiy West End Coal Company John Conraham Comany Mitchell Nichole Moranaqua

Soft coal workers reap harvest amid strike

Exclusive wire reports from The Associated Press quote President Truesdale of the Lackawanna line denying talk of switchmen visit and calling reports of dissatisfaction unfounded. Soft coal miners continue to gain about fifty cents per ton since last Friday, with strong demand likely to keep prices high even if the strike ends. A private message to Pennsylvania Co executive vice president Thorne says conditions at the mine are quiet and the strike may end soon.

Associated Prom New York Truesdale Lackawanna Road Anthinetie s/t Thorne Pennsylvania Jong

Governor Stone Recieves Telegrams Over Anthracite Strike

Telegrams from Chicago Boston Cincinnati Cleveland and other cities urge Governor Stone to use good offices to resolve the anthracite strike between operators and workers. Major General Miller and Colonel El Hatt remain on duty at Nations Guard HQ. The 12 employer at Pottsville’s collieries may walk out tomorrow. Lykens Valley and Williamstown workers show varied activity.

Wrestl Harrisburg Stone Todey Chicago Boston Cincinnati Cleveland Anthracie Miller William J. el- Hatt Philadelphia Nations Gobln Towerity Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Then Company Lekens Valley Lykens Winksco Williamstown

Deputies Deny Freeland Robbery Allegations

Freeland deputies Wilkes Flarce and Farnham along with Shoemaker Jr and Van Buren Howard face robbery charges after arrest on Saturday. Prosecutors contend the case is unfounded, and the group tarnishes official integrity amid local outrage.

Polish beer dealer protests sensational dispatches

Wilkes Barre residents, three young men from prominent families, defend their account to the Associated Press. They say Yeschavie offered to deliver beer to a consignee who had paid in advance, sought a return, and invited the party to accompany him to Freehold. On arrival in Freeland a demand for 40 cents per deputy arose, the deputies refused, were attacked, and later arrested by a constable.

Hazieton Wilkes-Barre Associated Press Yeschavie Freeland Yeacharie

Organizer Claims Gains At Mine Workers Meet

George Harris national organizer of the United Mine Workers arrived from Mt. Carmel and spoke to about 6000 miners, with 3000 said to have joined the union. Organizer Dilcher aimed to enroll more English speaking miners. General Gobin refused secret meetings, insisting all gatherings be public due to hall size limits.

Bituminous Coal Operators Skeptical of Miner Boycott

Exclusive wire from Altoona Pa reports bituminous coal operators in the district dismiss a threatened miner boycott of soft coal shipments from anthracite mines as unfounded. Operators note questions about destination tracking and cite released cars from Pennsylvania fields, expressing confidence in their supply lines and little concern over the move.

Associated Prem Altooni Amboy Greenwich Reading Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania

Gompers Address On Labor At Fall Festival

Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, spoke at the fall festival at Minsle hull tonight predicting victory for the anthracite strikers. He cited long hunger and protracted idleness as burdens on workers and said AF of L will provide financial aid. He warned cold weather would worsen coal shortages impacting operators and said organizers have been sent to the field.

Cincinnati Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Minsle Hull

Coal shipments decline in Hazleton region after strike

Hazleton area coal production drops 65 percent since the strike began. Last Saturday 256 loaded cars moved over the Hazleton division of the Lehigh Valley railroad, 544 cars below the average daily shipment. Markle & Company’s output is rising with four more cars shipped Saturday than Friday. Coxe Brothers & Company, with twenty four collieries, is not included in the figures.

Hazleton Lehigh Valley Railroad Coxe Brothers & Company Markle

M GINNIS MISQUOTED BY EXVIVIVE WIRE

The Cambridge Coal Company manager James denied that his partner J C McGinnis made a speech urging attacks. He said workers were cautioned not to fire and that peaceful measures were preferred. He added forces would be used only if disturbances occurred.

Shenandoah S&d James Cambridge Coal Company J. C. McGinnis

Mules Move to County Farm Amid Mine Strike

Three hundred mules from the Reliance and Alaska mines belonging to the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co were moved to the county corral. The firm warned 2,600 workers that if they did not return by Saturday the collieries would be abandoned for an extended period.

Shamokin Reliance Alaska Philadelphia and Freading Coal and Iron Company Behuytkill County Corral

Arbitration favored in mining and labor disputes across regions

Reports from September 2 to 16 indicate ministers and labor leaders advocating arbitration to resolve coal mining strikes. Meetings in Beyptiat, Metiadiiet, and Reading discuss peaceable settlement, with references to coal production, wage issues, and possible adjustments to strike actions.

Unclear OCR Passage About Company Action

Fragmentary text mentions a Hyling company and a decision or action affecting activities and dependents, with uncertain dates and details. The readable parts suggest a corporate or official notice but lack clear names, places, or outcomes to confirm.

Teke Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab Let’s

Patent remedy box promises a money refund if it fails to cure with FB W Grove signature on each bottle noting approval by Se.

All Druggiata FB. W. Grove

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