Roosevelt labor talks hinge on arbitration plan
Mitchell and operators press for a commission chosen by the president to arbitrate mining disputes as Cortelyou and White House aides confer. Wall Street reacts to lack of official statement, while Reading stock declines on hopes for a swift resolution.
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Wilkesbarre
White House
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Roosevelt
Wall Street
Mine Workers Leader Meets Roosevelt in White House Talks
Washington October 16. Mitchell president of the Mine Workers union enters the White House conference room for a general discussion with President Roosevelt. Speaker Henderson opens the talks joined by Wright. Mitchell leaves the room after an hour and holds a later meeting with immigration officials.
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Mitchell
Mine Workers Union
Ite House
Henderson
Presi T Roosevelt
Wright
T of
Prent
Tehell
Lamigration
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Great Dent
Roosevelt Favours Strong Stand On Anthracite Strike
D C Oct Mitchell arrives in city after 10 oclock and heads to Washington with Wellman to confer with President Roosevelt. The two reporters from the Record-Herald are said to be seeking the administration’s view on the strike situation as Love Hayes is described as a strong advocate for miners. Wellman, a noted Washington correspondent and former Arctic explorer, says he will brief the president if asked and that he and Mitchell are acting in concert on this reporting assignment. They left the depot shortly after questions yielded evasive replies.
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Roosevelt
The
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Washington
Alter Wellman
Chicago
Wellman
Record-Herald
Informa
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Miners Strike And Operator Talks In Regional Dispute
Reports from October 16 describe miners on strike and internal debate among operators about a proposed commission. District presidents express doubt about a fair process while Mitchell resists constraints. Protests continue as workers await a clarified path to return to work.
Coal Operators Accept Arbitration Amid Strikes
In New York on Oct 15 coal operators signaled a concession to public opinion by agreeing to arbitrate. Delaware & Hudson President said the move was a humanity gesture, not aid to the miners, while others offered limited personal views. Officials say mine output could normalize within days of a strike declaration, with coal shipped to hardest hit regions to relieve suffering.
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GTON
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Delaware & Hudson
Rainers
Roposit Imadif
Ang Nion
Weather forecast for Beattie area tonight and Thursday
Beattie and vicinity expect occasional rain with fresh to brisk southeast winds tonight and Thursday. Temperatures remain mild as showers move through the region.
Socialite Corrects Fare Dispute On Madison Street Car
A glamorous young matron argues she paid her fare on a Madison Street line. After a tense scene with a conductor, she admits the mistake and pays her fare, leaving the car with a humbled but pleased crowd noting her honesty.
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Madison Street
Shenandoah Arrives After Disaster At Sea
The American four masted schooner Shenandoah reached New York harbor after a harrowing voyage from San Francisco. A severe accident aboard led to casualties including a gun crewman and a cabin boy injured, with wreckage strewn and the ship badly damaged.
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New York
San Francisco
Tararmey
Venture Is Saved After Fog Shipwreck Near Tugwell Island
Details reach Victoria from Kaesington about the Venture wreck off Matiakatia. The steamer carried 12 000 salmon cases from Confederation Cannetioa when fog slowed her, but she was freed by Monday morning and towed to Tugwell Island bar. Hazelton and another steamer assisted, 2000 cages were removed, and repairs are planned to reach a dock.
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Hazelton
Eli Ra
Attlakatia
Extra Edition: Alleged Embezzlement Shocks Town
F A Bell shipping agent arrested this afternoon by M B Dolan and charged with embezzling $15 000 from the Issaquah Coal Company where he served as treasurer The warrant was sworn by Charles Powers and Bell posted 940 000 bond for a preliminary hearing He was released after bail was arranged The alleged theft had long been suspected as books were recently examined with startling results The arrest took place in Issaquah Washington and involves company directors Cheasty and J A Batti and the former treasurer now faces court action
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Weer
Man From Seattle Weds City Meat Inspector Controversy
Western Central Labor union pushes for a competent city meat inspector rather than a Prye Bruhn Co. employee. Aimed at aligning with a perceived government inspector, the move follows alleged ties between Bruhn Co. and current city meat oversight. Four large restaurants reportedly ceased using Prye Bruhn meats as union scrutiny grows.
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Western Central Labor Union
Rye Bruhn Co
Western Central
Bruhn
Ye- Bruhn Co
Tts Seereeenepe
Mystery of Three Skeletons Found in Doctor's Cellar
Police unearthed three human skeletons in a cellar room of Dr. C. L. Weaver's house in Saint Joseph Missouri on October 15. Authorities raid followed rumors of secretive medical or illicit activities and planned further inquiries to uncover additional evidence.
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Joreph
C. L. Weaver
Callar
Made Much Of Smith in Quiet City Visit
A brief report notes that Smith in Schiey met Admiral nn during a two day quiet stay in the city. Visitors arrived from distant areas to participate in the event.
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Admiral
Encity
Admiral Casey Suspends Order Amid Isthmus Tension
Panama October 15 Admiral Casey has suspended his order forbidding transport of trap arms and ammunition on trains across the Isthmus. German officers are aboard a revolutionary gunboat Sper. Marines on the gunboat will be commanded by R Bh. who served in the Cuban War. G Leeds, son of the Rock Island president, attempted to join rebels but was seized by U S forces and sent home.
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Casey
Sper
R. Bh
Ana Eamif & Mis
Rk. G. Leeds
Leeds
Rock Island Railroad
United States Geneal
Waashin
New York
Frank Klepetke to Run J B Haggin Copper Mines
Boston October 16 Frank Klepetke noted as probable merit for strike arbitration will take charge of J B Haggin's copper mines in Peru after leaving Montana Amalga Copper properties at Butte.
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Boston
Frank Klepetke
Montana
Butte
Peru
J. B. Haggin
Fighting Near Valencia Draws U S Military Aid
Washington reports Minister Bowen in Caracas cabled that government and revolutionary forces remain near Valencia and a battle is underway. He urged immediate U S warship deployment to protect American interests as ships are sent at once.
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Bowen
Caracas
State Department
Valencia
United States
Newsboys elect officers and plan masquerade ball
The Newsboys chapter under Railway Federation Labor announces officers including president W. Mercy and vice president Crandall. A grand masquerade ball is planned at the Armory on November 2 with Wagner's band already engaged.
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Y Sanders
W. Mercy
Crandall
John Larson
Oscar Larson
Pam
BE. Larson
Armory
Wagner
Boer Generals Routed In Paris Arrive At City Hall
In Paris on October 15 Boer generals were driven through the city to the town hall where the municipal president officially received them.
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Paris
Trusts and Their Abuses Highlighted by Cox
Attorney General Cox, in a Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce address, warned of overcapitalization and lack of publicity in trusts. He urged stronger regulation and accountability for officers to curb monopoly risks and protect public interests.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cox
Knox
Row in Paris Pressured as Government Faces Collapse
Paris turmoil escalated as deputies promised lively debate in the chamber over mounting pressures. The government faced threats of protest and possible resignations amid Britain Britain Britain echoes of unrest and coalition strains.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Roosevelt Orders Army Reduced to 69,600
Washington Oct 15 Under Roosevelt direction no pony order was levied today reducing the army to a minimum of 69 600 men The administration deems the Philippine situation peaceful enough to obviate maintaining the existing army strength at 89 600 men.
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Roosevelt
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Head Beaten to Jelly in Edgewood Hold Up
Tom Roberta, 60, was beaten severely by two robbers in Edgewood, near Tacoma, at 7 pm. He was left with a massive scalp wound and could die from injuries. The culprits took $16.26 after the assault at a quiet bar area. Roberta had recently run a small liquor shop and sold groceries.
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Tom Roberta
Edgewood
Puyallup
Lonesome
Fieare
Boer leaders to visit Rome to see Pope Leo and Wins Smears
The Boer generals Otha Dewet and Dey are expected to visit Italy to meet Pope Leo and attend audiences. The report notes preparations in Rome for the visits and the possible talks with papal authorities.
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Otha
Dewet
Dey
Italy
Leo
Prison ship Jersey unearthed after century burial
New York Oct 15 The Keth rison ship Jersey long buried in mud was dug up in Brooklyn parry yards. The half burned hull remains in good condition. The Jersey served as a British prison ship during the American Revolution.
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Jersey
Brooklyn
Prosperous Season Hopes for Pacific Northwest Baseball League
Spokane hosts the Pacific Northwest baseball league annual meeting led by President Lucas as focus on strengthening the league. Salt Lake City Vancouver and Victoria seek admission. final circuit plans for next season to be decided.
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Spokane
Wash
Ates
Pacific Northwest Baseball League
Lucas
Circuit Aone
Ueet
Ogee
Ancouver
Trial of Roland Molineux Opens as He Seeks Acquittal
In New York on October 16 the trial of Roland BR. Molineux for the murder of Mrs. Adama opened with the prisoner expressing confidence of acquittal.
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New York
Roland BR. Molineux
Mra. Adama
Old man Price’s rapid shot lands fowl in city jail
Geo Price of Interbay mistook a grouse for a black chicken and fired from his home, sending the domestic fowl to the ground. Police officer Collier arrived as Price exclaimed he thought he was shoot awrd and Price was taken to the city jail.
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Collier
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