Troops Called as Strikes Spark Regional Turmoil
Wilkes Barre acts after Sheriff Jacobs asks Governor Stone to mobilize the Ninth Regiment N G P. Colonel Dougherty reports 12 companies about 760 men ready with Hazleton company excluded. Martial law is debated for Schuylkill County as derailed coal trains, riots, and guard deployments unfold across Luzerne and surrounding districts.
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Wilkes- Barre
Mitchell
Jacobs
New Jersey Central
Schuylkill County
Preas
Wilkes-Barre
Luzerne County
Stone
C. Bon Dougherty
Hazleton
Dougherty
Wyoming
Trouble at the Exeter Colliery
Strikers and sympathizers oppose the Exeter coal mine in Exeter borough causing a clash that injures three non union men and a sheriff's deputy. Armed pickets and massing crowds blocked access as gunfire and blows occurred before rain ended the disturbance. Work halted for the day with plans to resume tomorrow.
Arrests Ordered after Riot with 27 Warrants Issued
Report states that 27 warrants were issued for rioters identified among the mob. Suspects include English speaking miners and Exeter colliery officers. Joseph Adams, a Bixeter mine teamster, was set upon by about a hundred rioters near Sturmerville, rescued by police, and badly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exeter
Joseph Adams
Bixeter
Sturmerville
Packer Consolidation Abandoned After Federal Pressure
Chicago reports that the anticipated union of the four large packing houses has been abandoned for now. The move follows Roosevelt administration signals against trusts and the threat of tariff changes on cattle. Swift & Co ordered an immediate halt to an internal stock and property inventory.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
Roosevelt
Congress
Big Four
Swift & Co
Higgins to head Republican ticket in New York primary
State Senator Frank Higgins of Olean named lieutenant governor nominee at today’s New York Republican convention in Saratoga. George R. Sheldon withdrew after a high level conference with Governor Odell and other leaders. Odell announced the full slate including Triggina Wickser Miller Bond Coman Werner, while the platform praised Roosevelt and Odell and called for canal improvement and anti trust measures.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Frank Higgins
Olean
George R. Sheldon
Platt
Odell
Albany
Depew
Sheldon
Black
Ellsworth
Lou Payne
Robert C. Morris
New York
Republican County Committee
B. B. Odell
F. W. Triggina
John FP. Oberen
John G. Wickser
N. J. Miller
E. A. Bond
E. A. Bond, Atorney
H. BH. Coman
Judge Court of Appeals
William J. Werner
Candidates Must File Certificates for Nomination
Attorney General Elkin issued an opinion holding that candidates for inspectors must present certificates of nomination filed with the county commissioners. The note comes from Harrisburg via exclusive AP wire.
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Elkin
Harrisburg
Atttorney
Steamship Arrivals at New York Listing Challenging
Steamship arrivals show ships arriving and clearing in New York. Vessels named include Majestic from Liverpool and Teutonic from Southampton and Kiel. Also listed are arrivals and sailings to Havre Rotterdam and Philadelphia with several liner names.
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New York
Majestic
Liverpool
la ‘Louraine
Havre
Columbia
Thimburg
Rotterdam
Hohengollern
Brewen
Routhampton
St. Paul
Southampton
Oceanie
Queenstown
Teutonic
Philadelphia
Potsdam
Roosevelt Returns to Washington After Indianapolis Trip
President Roosevelt arrived in Washington at 6 30 PM from Indianapolis where a trolley accident injured his leg. He rested well, fever gone, and his mood was bright. Doctors expect full recovery within ten days and plan to continue travel to the Northwest next spring. Mrs. Roosevelt and official party welcomed him at Jackson Place and later at the temporary White House on Lafayette Square.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indianapolis
Pittsfield
Mass
Pittsburg
Oyster Bay
Lung
Northwest
St. Vincent's Hospital
Montauk
FP. M. Rixey
Drs. Lang
Richardson
Rixey
White House
Lafayette Square
Steward Pinckney
Miss Hagner
Cortelyou
Grand Army
Banquet for Republican Candidates in Kensington
Excerpt reports a Republican Protective Tariff League banquet in Kensington honoring state and city candidates. Judge Pennypacker Senator Penrose ex Senator Brown and Martin St Ledger attended with 400 to 500 guests. Pennypacker spoke on Pennsylvania affairs and praised state administration as Brown also addressed the gathering.
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Judge Pennypacker
Senator Penrose
Tariff League
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Penrose
Kensington
Pennypicker
Brown
Martin St. Ledger
Ebank
Bonator
Pennyypacker
Pennsylvania
Seven Strikers Fined After Williamstown Riot Hearing
Seven of the strikers arrested at Williamstown on Monday faced a hearing before Alderman Jackson and were fined. Three others arrested at the same time were discharged. The charges cited were disorderly conduct.
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Harrisburg
Williamstown
Jackson
Fried
Fierce Rioting at Forest City Demands Troops Deployed
The coal strike in Schuylkill Luzerne and Lackawanna counties triggers deployment of the Eighth regiment from Pottstown to Duryea to protect forest City and surrounding areas. General Gobin orders more regiments and guards as mobs attack trains and non union workers. several arrests, injuries, and a heavy state of unrest reported across Jessup, Peckville, and surrounding towns.
Sheriff Maxey Urges Governor For Troops In Forest City
Sheriff Maxey of Susquehanna County asked Governor Stone to send troops to Forest City after a violent outbreak. Two companies of the Thirteenth under Major Field will move to Forest City at 4 o'clock this morning. The Hillside Coal and Iron No 2 colliery began operation yesterday. Strikers attacked workers with stones and clubs. workers fired in the air to disperse the mob. Sheriff Maxey attended but could not prevent the riot. the burgess later ordered saloons closed.
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Sherif Jacobs
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Warrior Run
New York
Exeter
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Sturmerville
Thomas Burke
David Richards
David Harris
John P. Stroh
Burke
Coal
Iree
Bhret
West Pittston
Monumon
Susquehanna River
Nanticoke
Sherill
Gobin
Shenandoah
Heddall
Bvluyskill County
Jate
Wyoming
Tre Boss
North Street
Exeter Street
Weat Titston
Port Griffith
Harris
Stroh
Richards
Weat Pittston
Stevens Colliery
Squire Khret
Susquehanna
Thirteenth
Schuylkill
Eighth
Duryea
Luzerne
C. Bow Dougherty
West Side Park
Wilkes- Barre
Allentown
Williamsport
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Phoenixville
Bedell
Schuylkill County
Maxey
Governor Stone
Forest City
Watres
Susquehanna County
Stone
Colonel Watres
Major Field
Hillside Coal and Iron Company
Emperor of Corea Said Dead in Seoul Report
A Vigaro correspondent reports from Seoul that the emperor of Corea is dead. The claim comes as disputed and unconfirmed news from the region.
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Corea
Associated Press
Paria
Seoul
Vigaro
Numerous Calls on the Thirteenth Clash at Johnson No. 2
The Ontario and Western coal train at Johnson No. 2 colliery was blocked by boulders as strikers and sympathizers resisted clearance. Colonel Watres dispatched Major B Rush Field and two companies to secure passage. heavy obstructions delayed the train until soldiers intervened and helped clear the way.
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Priceburg
Ontario and Western Company
Johnson No. 2
Watres
B. Rush Field
Field
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Lebanon
South
American Tron and Steel Company
Opini
Pittston
Scranton Tribune
Packer
Philippines
Supreme Court
Mr. Woodruff
Woodruff
Senator Platt
Asociated Press
Mr. Roosevelt
Mrs. Roosevelt
Tonge Island
Fighth
Jessup
Peckville
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