Fourth Regiment Ordered in Anthracite Strike Tension
Harrisburg reports the Fourth regiment is added to the state force to quell riot activity in Northumberland and nearby counties. Sheriff Dietrich appeals to Governor Stone for troops to Mount Carmel area as a mob of about one thousand strikers targets nonunion workers. President Mitchell and strike leaders meet a mysterious visitor in Philadelphia amid tense talks and continued uncertainty.
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Northumberland County
Mitchell
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Dietrich
Gobin
Governor Stone
Shenandoah
Mount Carmel
Pottsville
Pine Grove
Tancaster
Lebanon
Lehigh
Berks Counties
Shamokin
Sherif Dietrick
Stone
Richards
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mount Carter
Oye
Green Ridge
Andrew Brittall
Union Company
Mystery Conference Stirs Philadelphia Mining Leaders
In Philadelphia a secret meeting gathered President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers, Secretary-Treasurer Wilson, District Presidents Nicholls Duffy and Fahy, and an unidentified figure. Officials denied any railway or political link, stating the talks concerned strike negotiations and mining interests. Mitchell and Wilson then proceeded to Wilkes-Barre and Indianapolis, with the others traveling separately.
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Wilkes-Linrre
Mitchell
Nicholls
Duffy
Fahy
United Mine Workers
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Eay
Eighth
Duryea
West Side Park
Dougherty
United Mine Workers of America
W. B. Wilson
Philadelphia and Reading Railwaay Company
Wilson
Vahy
Mesers
Pittsburg
John J. Keegan
International Association of Machinists
Keegan
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilkes-Barre
Indianapolis
Senator Quay
Penrose
Markle comments on coal crisis and troops option
John Markle, coal operator, rejects President Mitchell s stance on miners returning to work and urges New York troops for coal protection. He criticizes Catholic and philanthropic influence as prolonging scarcity. Dealers quote anthracite between 14 and 18 dollars per ton amid price instability.
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New York
John Markle
Mitchell
Mr. Martktle
Mr. Markle
Riot hearings held for Exeter colliery riot suspects
Five men arrested for participation in the Exeter colliery riot faced a formal hearing before Justice Ehret in West Pittston. Bail set at 1000 for Brann Loftus Stead Scoville Androscavidge. Kashuba and Androscavidge arrested at hearing. Witness District Superintendent Owens described Androscavidge armed with a shotgun. The Eighth Regiment camp at Old Forge was christened Norris camp in memory of A Wilson Norris. Regiment mustered for pay, about 35000 needed for a month's salary, and drill to resume Tuesday. A long distance phone line was installed at colonel's headquarters.
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James L. Morris
Lehigh Valley Company
P. A. O'Hoyle
Briann
Stead
Scoville
Androscuvidge
Loftus
Smullecomb
Kashub
Owens
Androscovidge
Harris
Eighth Regiment
Old Forge
Norris
A. Wilson Norris
Hoffman
Umbenhauer
C. A. Seldenstricker
Bauer distributes coal to charities in Reading area
President George F. Bauer of the Reading Railroad curried favor by donating coal to charitable institutions in Lancaster and Reading. The exclusive wire report notes Bauer’s liberal contributions as of September 20.
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Lancaster
George F. Bauer
Reading Mailroad Company
Local Benefactor Sends Coal Gifts To City Hospitals
A generous donor presented large quantities of anthracite coal to the General Hospital of this city and provided a supply of coal to the Ann C. Witmer Home for Aged Women. The hospital treated President Baer’s daughter Mrs. William N. Appel after a serious driving accident weeks earlier.
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General Hospital
Cal
Ann C. Witmer
Baers
William N. Appel
Wreck At Wilkes Barre Delays New York and Buffalo Train
An overnight wreck on the Lehigh Valley line as the New York and Buffalo Express neared the Wilkes Barre depot left one Pullman car off the track striking a freight engine on a siding. The car was crushed on one side but passengers escaped with apparent luck. The train resumed after about a half hour.
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Wilkes-Barre
New York and Buffalo Express
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Bowen Seeks Warships If Venezuelan Lines Fail
Exclusive wire from Washington reports Minister Bowen warns Caracas that the government may cut cable lines this week and urges dispatch of warships. Montgomery heads to Colombian coast from Haiti to investigate Haytien company complaints about Port de Paix. San Francisco and Olympic ready if needed for Venezuelan coast surveillance.
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Associated Arena
Washington
Bowen
Caracas
Montgomery
Hayti
Haytien
Port de Paix
National Party
San Francisco
Olympic
Venezuela
Ghouls at Work in Indianapolis Arrests Reported
Exclusive AP dispatch from Indianapolis details a grave robbery ring feared to have stolen nearing a hundred graves over three months. Seven black suspects are jailed with warrants issued for Dr. C Alexander and others at a local medical college, where two bodies were found. Stolen bodies linked to college staff and an interne, with Cantrell confessing and naming others. Crown Hill and Mount Jackson cemeteries cited as hit sites. ghouls reportedly required about twenty five minutes per robbery. Indiana law promises long imprisonment for grave robbers.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
C. Alexander
Stufus Cantrell
Rufus
Medical College
Oc Cge
Crown Hill
United States
Indiana
Coal famine forces hourly and twelve minute tram schedules
The Middlesex and Somerset Traction company announced a shift to an hourly schedule on all its lines due to the coal shortage. On some routes cars had been running every twelve minutes. The gas company's coal stock is low and must be restocked within two weeks or a shutdown may occur.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Middlesex and Somerset Traction Company
Campaigners at Everett and Oil City rally for Pattison
Everett Pennsylvania September reports one of the greatest demonstrations in county history as Judge Pennypacker Attorney General Elkin and General Latta address crowds from the Union Hotel open air stand. Pattison campaigners also tour Mercer and Venango counties with speeches criticizing Republican ballot reform failure.
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Union Hotel
Pattison
Oil City
Everett
Judge Pennypacker
John P. Elkin
James W. Latta
Saxton
Bedford
Burleigh
Huntingdon
Bedford County
John M. Reynolds
Elkin
John H. Jordan
Ol City
Merver County
Venango
Sharon
Franklin
J. A. Stranahan
Harrisburg
B. Griffith
Pittsburg
N. W. Edwards
Williamsport
S. S. Medard
Mercer
Mr. Pattison
William Kinn
Battle in the Ghetto Riot in New York
A feud between rival groups in Manhattan erupted into a riot near the Ghetto and Chinese quarter area. About 200 people clashed with clubs revolvers knives bricks and stones. Police reserves were called out. thirteen arrests were made. Many residents fled in fear as three hours passed before order returned.
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New York
Five Hundred Drowned In Japanese Typhoon Wave
Exclusive report from Yokohama describes a typhoon and tidal wave sweeping the Odawara district, drowning about five hundred people. The Japanese battleship Bhikishima ran aground at Yokosuka, fifteen miles from Yokohama, with expected minor damage.
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Yokohama
Japan
Odawara
Bhikishima
Yokosuka
Shipping Arrivals and Departures Listed for New York Ports
Inbound and outbound vessel movements are noted across multiple ports. Ships La Gas vonne and Grosser Kurfurst arrived in New York from Genoa Naples and Bremen with entries listing tended routes and arrivals. Kronprin Wilhelm Columbia and other vessels are recorded arriving or passing through Cherbourg Glasgow Dover and Antwerp routes.
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Associated Press
New York
la Gasvonne
Blivre
Kensington
Antwerp
Southampton
Georgia
Liverpool
Palatia
Naples
Genoa
Gibraltar
Balled
Trave
Bremen
Grosser Kurfurst
Cherbourg
Kronpring Wilhelm
Glasgow
Columbia
Dover
Krounland
Ligard
Ryndam
Rotterdam
Sharkey Indicted for Manslaughter in Banker's Death
Thomas J. Sharkey, arrested for the death of banker Nicholas Fish in an Eighth Avenue hatchet incident on September 0, was indicted today on a first degree manslaughter charge.
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New York
Bet
Thomas J. Sharkey
Nicholas Fish
Eighth Avenue
Thirty-fourth Street
Sympathy Strike Shuts New Orleans Electrical Services
All electric workers in New Orleans were called out in a sympathetic strike this afternoon. No telephone telegraph electric light or trolley wires can be mended now.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Lat
Boot
Bridge Carries Away In Narrow River Rescue
In Honesdale on a rainy Sunday the Main Street wooden bridge on the Lackawaxen gave way as driftwood clogged it. William Disch and Emil Cooper, both expert swimmers, escaped the current and reached shore, though the bridge topples further before repairs.
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Honesdale
Scranton Tribune
Lackawaxen
Main Street
William Disch
Emil Cooper
Brewery Bridge
Parker Street
Emile Zola Dies Amid Suspected Stove Tragedy
Paris reports the novelist Emile Zola has died from asphyxia due to a defective heating stove in his bedroom. Mme Zola survived a brief collapse and was hospitalized after waking to a headache and finding her husband unconscious. Authorities note possible suicide rumors but no proof. the city orders examination of the room and blood atmosphere. Zola, born April 2, 1840, had retired from writing and was known for his Dreyfus affair stance.
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Associated Press
Paris
Emile Zola
M. Zola
Madame Zola
Mme
Zola
Mme, Zolu
Leyrmand
Zolu
Aurore
Temps
Dreyfus
Son shoots father to protect mother in Peshtigo tragedy
Gust Seifeld, a farmer near Peshtigo Wisconsin, was shot and killed today by his son with buckshot from a shotgun. The motive given is the father beating his wife. the boy surrendered to authorities.
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Peshtigo
Wis
Gust Seifeld
Here
Belfeld
O'Brien Defeats Choynaki In Six-Round Bout
Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia wins on points over Jae Choynaki in six rounds. O'Brien dominates the Chicago challenger with superior footwork and accuracy throughout the fight.
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O’brien
Associated Press
Jack" O'Brien
Philadelphia
Jae Choynaki
O'Brien
Chicago
Coal Strike Mediation Urged by New York Clergy
After a stormy meeting in New York on September 20, Methodist and Presbyterian ministers adopted resolutions urging President Roosevelt to appoint a mediation commission to settle the anthracite coal strike. They urge prayer for guidance and a settlement acceptable to all parties to avert further suffering of the poor.
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New York
Roosevelt
Methodist Preachers' Weekly Meeting
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Presbyterian Ministers’ Association of
New York City
Association
Louisville
Nashville
London
Continent
Clearing House Association
Atchison and St. Paul
J. P. Morgan & Co
Mr. Morgan
Stillman
National City Bank
Baker
First National Bank
Hendricks
National Bank, of Commerce
Hopeful Patriots Gather at Saratoga
In Saratoga New York on September 20 three key points emerged from the Democratic state convention. Judge Parker’s ally refused acceptance of a gubernatorial nomination by acclamation. Hugh McLaughlin arrived to steer Kings County delegates toward Bird v Coley. A strong urge grew to nominate Senator Hill, though Hill did not seek the nomination. convention observers saw a stampede as possible.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Judge Parker
Hugh McLaughlin
Brooklyn
Kings County
Bird v. Coley
Senator Hill
Coley
Hnl
Hill
McLaughlin
Mr. Hill
President in Wheelchair Progressing at White House
The president spent a uneventful day in his wheelchair moving around the room and was reported to be progressing satisfactorily. Dr. Lane and Dr. New York specialist Shaffer consulted prior to an operation. Misses Alice and Ethel Roosevelt visited with the president and his wife at the White House. Ethel will attend school in Washington.
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Washington
Lane
White House
Newton M. Shaffer
New York
Alice
Ethel Roosevelt
Tuxedo Park
Oyster Bay
Ethel
Secretary Root May Retire From Cabinet Next Spring
Exclusive wire report from The Associated Press notes a rumor that Secretary Root intends to retire from the cabinet in spring or summer. Word spread after Mr. Root traveled to New York yesterday afternoon. officials could not confirm a statement, and cabinet colleagues said they had no information about a resignation.
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Associated Mresa
Washington
Post
Root
New York
Maneuver Division Impresses In Wet Fort Riley Drills
Fort Riley Kansas September 2 The marching men of the Maneuver Division completed their day’s program despite rain and a gale. Umpires called the performance the most satisfactory yet in the maneuvers with flawless execution and steady intervals throughout.
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Fort Riley
Kon
Madrid Denies Queen Maria Christina Marriage Rumor
The Sept 2 Madrid report states the reported marriage of Queen Maria Christina to Count De La Escosura is false and unsupported by facts.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Maria Christina
Count de la Escosura
Comptroller and Secretary Agree on Credit Relief Policies
Secretary Shaw announced Treasury cooperation with banks to supply credit amid heavy business for railroads and steamship lines. Banks holding government deposits secured by bonds may stop maintaining reserves, releasing about 130 million in deposits and 30 million in gold equivalents. The plan also expands acceptable collateral and daily revenue deposits to sustain liquidity. market reaction followed with sharp losses as calls for funds surged and London selling pressured U.S. equities.
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New York
Shaw
Treasury
Weather outlook for Washington area turns cloudy then showers
Forecast for Tuesday in Eastern Pennsylvania calls for increasing cloudiness. Wednesday brings showers and cooler temperatures with light variable winds becoming fresh southeast.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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