Coal Strike Talks On Track With Political Pressure
In New York on October 2, Platt and Quay with other officials meet to press coal operators toward settlement. Senate leaders Penrose Odell and Lauterbach push for action if talks stall. An unofficial plan hints at a special Pennsylvania legislature session to shape endgame legislation if needed.
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Gov
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RD Lauterbach
Mitchell Sees Harriman in New York Conference
In New York John Mitchell met with E. H. Harriman of Union Pacific amid a coal strike standoff. Officials from Platt and Odell attended talks while rumors spread of Morgan and Lauterbach's involvement. A four o'clock meeting was planned as news of the conference circulated.
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E. H. Harriman
Union Pacific Mag
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Odell
Platt
Exik All Sepaareale Asari
Wall Street
Harri
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Cona
Roseaven
Mitchell
Witchella Declines Roosevelt Offer In Strike Standstill
The message from Witchell declines President Roosevelt's mediation. It states that operators refused to accept a tribunal and would not resume mining without enforceable commission findings. The reply emphasizes protecting constituents and placing responsibility for the strike on the operators and the current impasse.
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Hell
Olley
Armed Striker Rumor Sparks Scranton Police Action
In Scranton Pennsylvania officers seized about a thousand rounds of ammunition and arrested a consignor named Passola and an associate this morning amid rumors that foreign workers organizing strikes near Rap Vetirement may have armed drill plans. The case mentions Passola as a leader of the group and notes the seizure followed officers’ confirmations of a suspect consignment.
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Scranton
Passola
Clothing of missing volunteer found near boathouse
Mrs C E B Jones disappearance tale widens as police recover her cloak and hat at Leach park near the boathouse. Captain Jones confirms ownership though he remains calm as Detective Lane investigates the clue tied to a coat and uniform.
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Volunteer of America
Captain Jones
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Andrey
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Hat
Lane
Leach
Young girl perishes in house fire at Butterworth hospital
A 15 year old girl died after being severely burned in a blaze that morning. She had cared for younger siblings while her parents worked at a nearby stand. She died at Butterworth & Sons funeral parlor after efforts to save her failed.
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Butterworth & Sons
Aeebe
Halibut Prices Rise Amid Storms and Scarcity
Halibut price gains two cents to five per pound as fishermen report better catches but note scarce supply. Vida and Deeker sold fish last night at six cents per pound, while storms off Cape Flattery drive prices upward.
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Vida
Deeker
Cape Flattery
Beattie Weather Outlook Tonight and Friday
Beattie sees occasional rain with brisk south winds tonight and again Friday. The unsettled conditions may bring showers and cooler temperatures, with winds strengthening at times.
Bad Luck for Tracy's Launchinjury to Captain Daniels at Wharf
An explosion aboard the gasoline launch N. & 8 at a wharf on Connecticut Street injured Captain Frank Daniels. A lantern ignited gasoline vapor, throwing him into the water. He grasped the boat with one burned hand and was rescued, treated at Wayside Mission and by Dr. Hoye.
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Nnecticut Street
Tracy
Olympia
Ballard
Health Board Meeting Sees Inspector Move Blocked
At the monthly board of health meeting in the City Physician’s office, Health Officer Carroll was told to notify the finance committee that requirements for appointing a meat inspector were met and to oppose others. The committee agreed to favor the appointment if the salary roll is not raised. One assistant sanitary inspector was discharged. The officer’s report shows 7 deaths and 161 births in September, 28 contagious cases isolated, 29,760 gallons of milk inspected, and 282 nuisances abated.
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Ludlow
Carroll
Near Tragic Streetcar Crash In First Avenue Incident
Fred Williamson a teamster hauling sand for the subway on First Avenue was severely injured when a northbound Seattle streetcar struck his empty wagon from behind near Henton Street. The collision lifted him from his seat and he fell to the pavement hitting his head. The wagon broke free releasing the team as the car’s fender bent. He was taken to hospital by ambulance.
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Fred Williamson
First Avenue
Henton Street
Seattle
Seattle Electric Company Faces Street Sprinkling Dispute
A bill for 600 dollars to the city for street sprinkling was presented and contested by Seattle Electric. Mr Furth admits past summer sprinkling failed due to lack of proper equipment and affordable compressed air. The bill remains unpaid and is with Superintendent F N Little for action.
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Furth
Seattle Electric Company
Zens
Renton Hill
Fant Nion Street
Reise
Mr. Furth
George
F. N. Little
Shaw to resign as secretary of the treasury
The Advertiser reports Secretary Shaw will resign his post as soon as the money market normalizes and be replaced by Governor Crane of Massachusetts. rumors say Shaw is disliked by Wall Street for not consulting bankers before financial moves. he may receive another high position.
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Shaw
Gov
Crane
Massachusetts
Wall Street
Convention Effort Aims to Bring American Tankers Meet
The Chamber of Commerce and Clearinghouse association push to host the American Tankers association convention in this city. James B. Hoge Jr is tasked to remove a hurdle and arrange for hundreds of guests, with accommodation being challenging but not deemed impossible.
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Chamber of Commerce
Clearing Frouse Association
American Tankers’ Association
James B. Hoge, Jr
New Oreans
Baer Declines Resignation Rumor at Reading Railroad
Philadelphia report states President Baer of the Reading Railroad says he has no intention to resign. The article notes confusion over a possible departure and confirms Baer plans to stay in his post.
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Philadelphia
Baer
The
Reading Road
General Strike Looms in French Mines as 8000 Return
Paris reports 8000 more miners joined the general strike, with 4,000 already in northern fields and 6000 around St Helen. The executive committee released a manifesto to miners in the United States and European nations calling for fair pay, old age protection, and work reform while urging support and solidarity. The note cites resistance by mine owners and references a Brittany school incident as a moral injunction to obey conscience over orders.
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Paris
Minere’ Confedera Wherter
Aan
St. Htenne
United States
England
Belgium
Germany
Austria
Bt. Remey
Brittany
County Board Lacks Power Over School Superintendent
County commissioners announced they cannot take formal action regarding alleged cruelty by Major Cicero Newell, superintendent of the Industrial school, despite public outrage. The case centers on Eddie Wochats, a runaway child found on the waterfront crying with heavy ankle chains after Newell’s disciplinary acts. the home is overseen by the Royse and Girls Aid Society.
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Eddie Wochats
Major Newell
Royse’ and
Ald
Cicero Newell
Tee
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