England Replies to German Note on China Crisis
London reports Lord Salisbury rejected German terms and echoed Washington’s stance. Berlin dispatches indicate Russia and Japan accepted the principle, while Washington awaits formal replies from Conmery and Li Hung Chang as talks on Chinese preliminaries proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Salisbury
Washington
Russia
Japan
Berlin
China
Associated Pres
London
United States
Count von Hatzfeldt-Wildenburg
Associated Press of
America
England
Germany
Ahich
Associated Press
Cermarny
Janin
Conmer
Li Hung
Prince Ching
Surbyvan
Nhuard
State Department
Ois
St. Petersburme
Pekin
Advances in Alaskan Passenger Rates Reported
Exclusive wire from The Asculated Pros notes Skaguay to Dawson passenger fares rise to 60 first class and 40 second class with return 75 and 60. Freight and rail rates stay flat as steamship trip costs rise. Also reports Forty Mile district strike news and recovery of two sacks of Dawson bound mail from the Stratton wreck in the Yukon river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B.C
Skaguay
Dawson
Mochine
Flood Story False Report From Austin
Exelusive Wire reports from Austin that San Gaba and Marble Falls were swept away by the Colorado flood were unfounded. The river at Austin is falling and no damage occurred there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Austin
San Gaba
Marble Falls
Travel Causes Trouble in Soldier Transport Split
Exclusive wire reports trouble brewing among transcontinental lines over the division of eastbound soldier travel from San Francisco. The dispute centers on how eastbound movement of troops from the city should be allocated and managed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Santa Fe Sees Reduced Share as Route Diverted to Portland
Santa Fe has not received its promised 27 percent of business since the Oregon Railroad and Navigation company diverted about 46 percent of traffic to the Portland route. Forty Manila returnees from the Grant refuse to be sent via Santa Fe and may head east via Northern lines. A division of soldier travel may be cancelled.
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Santa Fe
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
Portland
Manila
General Palmer Dead at Springfield After Long Career
General John M. Palmer died at his Springfield home at 7 this morning. Born in Kentucky in 1807, Palmer studied law, rose in politics, served as Illinois state senator, and helped shape Republican politics. He led troops in the Civil War, commanded divisions, and later held militia and senatorial roles, finishing with stints in national service and party leadership.
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Springfield
John M. Palmer
John McCauley Palmer
Kentucky
Fsi
Minndelphia
Fremont
Stone River
Moveme
Hiinei
Girepley
Cheha
Menadtathc Potty
de Servanole
Homeopathic Medical Society Opens Its Pennsylvania Convention
The thirty sixth annual state convention of the Homeopathic Medical Society of Pennsylvania opened in Wilkes-Barre with Mayor Nichols greeting attendees. Doctors from Philadelphia Pittsburgh York and other cities presented papers across morning afternoon and evening sessions led by figures such as Trimble Pratt A. T. Lichtenwoener and J. By Gilber with multiple readings and addresses.
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Wilkes-Barre
The
Homeopathic Medical Society of Pennsylvania
Nichols
George B. Moreland
Pittsbore
Trimble Pratt
Gotshal
Edge Hill
T. Miller
Pittsburg
W. ¢. Powell
Bryn Mawr
A. T. Lichten- Woener
Philadelphia
Mary Benson
HH. Brown
J. By
Gilber
Phladelphiny
Choctaw Governors Missing Amid Storm Reports
Paris Texas September 25 Joe Everidee of the Choctaw nation says neither Governor McCurtin nor Governor-elect Duke have been heard from since the Galveston storm period. He claims they left Dallas by train and headed to health resorts in the Indian Territory and Colorado, with no confirmation from Houston authorities that either was there.
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Paris
Tex
Joe Everidee
McCurtin
Duke
Fey
Galveston
Dallaxs
Indhin Terrinory
Ghivernar
Duke Colnig
Colorado
Houston
Chilveston
Sind
Elthot
French Troops Land in China Reach Takuwon and Tianjin
General Voyron reports French forces landed at Takuwon on September 21 and established headquarters at Tien Tein. The dispositions place artillery between Pekin and Then Tain with Marine and infantry units arrayed around Pekin Tien Tain and Tien Tsin. A battalion from China quarters at Tien Tain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Voyron
Ching
Takuwon
Tien Tein
Pekin
Tain
Highteenth Marine Infantry
Tien Tain
Seventeenth Marine Infantry
Sixteenth Marine Infantry
Tien Tsin
Batalion
China
Bagley Torpedo Boat Launched in Bath Maine
The torpedo boat Bagley was launched at Berth Tron works Bath Maine in a ceremony witnessed by many spectators. Named for Ensign Worth Bagley who died at Cardenas Bay Cuba in May 1888, the ship was christened with champagne by Mrs Jorphus Daniels, sister of Ensign Bagley, with his mother and relatives present.
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Bath
Maine
Bagley
Berh Tron Works
Ensien Worth Bagley
Cardenas Bay
Cuba
Maych
Jorphus Daniels
Ensign Bagley
Mis. Bagley
Conductor Arrested for Scranton Railway Fare Knockdowns
Mernard J. Kelly a Scranton Railway conductor was arrested before Alderman Howe on a charge of knocking down fares. Stephen Dyer, the companys child agent, testified noting rides on August 11 13 and 14 and kept fare records showing as many as thirteen fares uncounted. The alderman set bail at 300 dollars with Major Everett Warren representing the company and Thomas P. Duggan for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mernard J. Kelly
Scranton Railway Company
App Ra
Alderman Howe
Stephen Dyer
Kelly
WIN Te Pegrater
Cay
Altermnn
Everett Warren
Thomas P. Duggan
Reading coal shipments and railroad layoffs expected
The article reports reduced coal shipments and planned layoffs along the railroad line. It notes a drop to about twenty shipments daily and widespread impact on workers at multiple shop locations, with hundreds facing possible displacement as coal trains are curtailed.
Anxieties and Proposals in Hazleton Strike Talks
John Markle writes seeking arbitration on grievances over pay scales and safety rules at Hazleton mines. Officials discuss staged resolutions, staged powder deliveries, and engineers’ pay while authorities consider troop dispatch to maintain order amid potential resumption of operations.
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Trenety
Elnoe
Covita
Conta Hall
Cetta
Witt Niles
Jeddo
Coteliaien
John Markle
Strikers Gain at Shenandoah As Coal Fields Narrow
In Shenandoah Pa and vicinity three more collieries closed due to insufficient workers leaving only Cambridge fully manned. English speaking miners in the borough formed a United Mine Workers branch with about 255 men joining while district wide 270 of 85,000 idle. Harris said military presence spurred union drive as troops carried out guard duty and drills.
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Shenandoah
Park Place
Preston No. 3
Lawrence
Cambridge
Tod. C. McGinnes
Cambridge Coal Company
East
Ashlind
Potts
Locustdale
Locust Spring
Locust Gap
Franklin
Trevorton
United Mine Workers
George Harris
Harris
No. 6
Schuylkill
Gilberton
Minersville
Derringer Men Admit to Bail in Hazleton Striking Incident
Wilkes Barre dispatch reports William Cullen Gallagher and John Brennan were brought to the jail after an incident at Derringer near Hazleton. Arraigned before Magistrate Kemmerer, they were committed for trial but bail was posted by the United Mine Workers, freeing the men. The pair admitted visiting homes of workers to deter them from work, saying arrest was uncalled for and officers faced outnumbered deputies. The Ninth Regiment is reportedly under waiting orders amid potential trouble in the Hazleton area.
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Wilkes-Barre
William Cullen
Gallagher
John Brenman
Derringer
Hogleton
Ely
Maxistrate Kemmerer
de O'Enek
Hhe
United Mine Workers
Dougherty
Ninth Regiment
Hazleton
Sheriff Harvey
Markle Mines Action Draws Mixed Editorial Comment
Operators and wholesale dealers weighed in on the Markle mines settlement in the anthracite strike. Secretary Olyphant of the Delaware and Hudson says it is not a miners victory and notes Markle terms bypassed unions. Truesdale of the D L&W says switchmen will not strike and denies a protest delegation.
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Markles
Markle
Delaware and Hudson Company
Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Shamokin Strike Enters Second Day With Mine Closures
Shamokin Pennsylvania reports that Locust Spring colliery at Locust Gap will be tied up tomorrow after days of reduced staffing. Ashland mine to shut soon while North Franklin No. 1 at Trevorton resumes. Clerks' association votes strike support. J H Martz to form relief committee as workers return to duties.
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Shamokin
Locust Spring
Locust Gap
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Ashland
North Franklin
Trevorton
Philadelphia
Reading
Clerks’ Association
International Association of Retail Clerks
J. H. Martz
Central Labor Union
Bituminous Coal Rush Hits Markets Across Reading Area
Exclusive wire from The Annelated Trem reports 550 cars of coal moved from Schuylkill region last night, including Reading Company and local collieries. One third of a typical daily haul, many train workers are idle, engines stored, and large deliveries reach Williamsport and major cities. Tonight ten trains of 65 cars each to send out fron south of Broad Mountain with coal from Shenandoah and Mahanoy City on the opposite side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Schuylkill
Reading Company
Williamsport
Celitemien
Broad Mountain
Shenandiah
Mahanoy City
Governor Won't Rush Troop Deployment in Strike Region
Governor Stone says no new troops will be sent unless strongly urged by local appeals. He notes current forces can quell disturbances but is in touch with General Gobin and may mobilize if Hazleton and Hameton troubles escalate. Possible units include Philadelphia City troops and Tyrones Sheridan troop if necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Stone
Hazleton
Harvey
Hameton
Gobin
Shenandoah
Stewart
Philadelphia City
Sheridan
Tyrone
Charge Against Soft Coal Impact on Anthracite Strike
A Philadelphia area coal dealer claims bituminous mine operators are backing the Pennsylvania anthracite strike. Municipalities curb bituminous coal use, rail traffic declines, and some factories switch to anthracite amid a shrinking market for softer coal. The report cites alleged operator encouragement of strikers and shifting demand.
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Mrn
Washington, D
Pennsylvania
Untidy Report Sparks Talks of Tie in Anthracite Region
Fragmentary notes describe officials mulling a possible tie in the anthracite region and discussing orders that could extend life for another year amid uncertain fortunes.
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold Patent Ad
An old advertisement touts Hrome-Qulaiie tablets as a quick cure for colds. It promises a single day relief and uses the slogan No Cure No Pay. The price is listed as 25 cents.
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San Saba
Amchaton Prew
Beecham
General Palmer
Homeopathic Convention
Hy Rix
Bernard J. Kelly
Lkely
Hagleton
Wyoming
Lehich and Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
Hasleton
Olyphant
Asteglited Press
Birdseye
Lehigh and
Scranton Tribune
Sandy Run
M. S. Kemmerer & Company
West Brookside
Esceeiuci
Phoenix P. & B
R.C
Pine Forest
Eagle Hill
EY Co
Silver Creek
Wadesville
Peete
Kalmia
Burnside
Bear Valley
Es & BO
Buck Ridge
Sterling
Big Mountain
Oun
Enn
Eae
Enone Piaser Eea Innevesen
Srteee PR. & B.C. & I. Co
Reliance
Toonst Gap
Eecscessevvsvess Ds & BO &T. Co
Monitor
O. O
Boston Run
Draper
Ellangowan
Hammond
Indian Ridge
Knickerbocker
Kohinoor
Mahano City
BRC. & I. Co
North Mahanoy
St. Nicholas
Revsuvsesereee Dd
GHC. & TI
Suffolk
Beddall Bros
East Lehigh
Ern Ae
Mitchell & Shepp . A
West
Lehigh
Anaea
Dunkelberger Young
Sea
Oak Hill
Lessenring & Co
Roberts Coal Co Eterna
Howard
E. CG. White & Go
Mt. Ho
Mt. Hope Coal Co
East Rid
East Ridge Coal Co
Pine Hill Coal Co
Josch, Moore & Co
Little Diamond
F. Simons
Woodside
Ceaegesae WoodSide Coal Co
Wolfe Creek
Ee Stodart Coal Co
Stodart
Heen
Stodart Coal Co
Shane Ae Ree
Palmer
Soler & McTurk
Seees Enone
Cross Creek Con
Oneida
Cross Creek Coal Co
Lehigh Coal & Nav. Co
N. Co
Eenee C.&n. Co
Aca
Lehigh Valley Coal Co
Hazleton Shaft
Spring Mountain
Packet
Homeh Valley Coal Co
Lehigh Valle Coal Co
Centralia
Logan
Big Mine Run
Cseeeses
Primmroge
Pardee & Co
C. Pardee & Co
Espeeee
Harwood
Lattimer Stripping
G. Pardee & Co
Eeae
Lehigh & Wilkes-Barre Coal Co
Honey Brook
Dodson Coal Co
B. Markle & Co Ee
Highland
B. Markle & Co
Osnenone
Buck Mountain
E. Mill Creek Conl Co
Vulcan Een
Aseesaes Mill Creek Coal Co
Ssueeseeeeees Union Coal Co
O. Ee
Seereeveeyy
Vanickle
Milnesville
Coleraine and Evans
van Wickle
A. Pardee & Co
Upper Lehigh
Upper Lehigh Coal Co
M. S. Kemmerer & Co
Hazle Brook
S. Wentz & Co
Silver Brook
Silver Brook Coal Co
Stockton
Audenried Coal Co
Pond Creek
Morgan & Arnold Eee
Rowe Washery
Eaeesse
Rowe & Stauffer Ee Ee
Neilson
Langdon & Co Ee
Corbin Ee
Girardehaee
Girar Coal Co
Eeeeba
Royal Oak Coal Co
Royal Oak
Columbus
White & White
Midvalle Coal Co
Lents & Co
Anear
Kohley’s
Thomas Coal Ciree
Lawrence Coal Co
Furnace Coal Co
Cambridge Coal Co
Asuae Eeuneuee Aeeur
Audenreid Coal Co
Aia
Raeeewe
Carson
Carson Coal Co
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