May affect presidency as coal strike looms in 1904 race
The Herald reports last ditch talks in New York and other states to settle the anthracite coal strike. Officials warn the crisis could tilt the 1904 elections, potentially giving Democrats the presidency and control of Congress, with New York seen as pivotal.
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New York
Herald Bays
Washington
Philadelphia
House
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New England
Quay and
Penrose
Platt
Babcock
Republican Congressional Committee
Coal Presidents Weigh Arbitration Board Plan
Washington dispatch reports the coal presidents will reject any strike settlement that negotiates with President Mitchell. They have discussed a tentative proposal where workers return to work but grievances are referred to an arbitration board appointed by the president, whose decision the presidents would accept.
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Washington
The
Post
Mitchell
Tragedy in Lake Charles as Robertson shot dead
John Robertson walking with two companions along a railroad at night was shot through the breast by Will Jackson, who then fired additional shots before fleeing. Jackson was later arrested and jailed after witnesses alerted the sheriff.
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Lake Charles
John Robertson
Will Jackson
Robertson
Jackson
Weyler May Resign as War Minister in Spain
In Madrid, reports say General Weyler will resign as minister of war after King Alfonso refuses to sign military decrees he presented. The news comes as the chamber of deputies reopens. In Berlin, the Reichstag tariff committee completes second reading of the new tariff bill.
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Weyler
Madrid
General Weyler
Chamber of Deputies
Alfonso
Berlin
Reichstag
Negotiations Ended Over New Orleans Streetcar Strike
After four days of talks through the mayor, the carmen and the railway firm ended negotiations with the union executive committee adjourning. The railway said it was ready to run cars, while the union offered to work 25 cents for eight hours and arbitration on alleged violations, or resume the old contract if no accord was reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Carmen
Railways
Attempted assault on Miss Seefelia in Galveston
In Galveston Texas on October 3 a copper colored man tried to assault 18 year old Miss Annie S Seefelia as she drove a cart near the mud bridge. She cried for help and the assailant fled. A description was given and a suspect negro is in custody but not positively identified.
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Galveston
Texas
Annie S. Seefelia
Despondent Wife Wounds Self After Husband's Death
Mrs. Fred S. Heinzman of Beaumont Texas shot herself near the heart after her husband died from a personal safety related wound last week. Physicians say she is likely to recover if no complications arise. She gave no explanation for the shooting and had no requests.
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Heinzman
Beaumont
Texas
Fred S. Heinzman
Negro Escaped Lynching in Lake Charles
Sheriff James Wakefield of Cameron parish arrived in Leesburg on a chartered vessel with James Herbert, a 24 year old Black man, who is severely wounded and likely to die after being shot by a parish resident. Herbert allegedly assaulted the shooter’s wife, and Wakefield’s timely action saved him from mob violence.
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Lake Charles
James Wakefield
Cameron Parish
Leesburg
James Herbert
Wakefield
Herbert
Zola Widow Sees Husband Body and Will Revealed
Mme Zola viewed Emile Zola's body in Paris as guards uncovered his features and she swooned. The will was found by Mme Zola in his bedroom after seals were broken to obtain it and was not opened until late that evening.
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Paris
Mme. Zola
Mme. Zoila
Emile Zola
Sour Lake Wells Set on Sour Lake Springs Property
Sour Lake Texas October 8 Mr James Roche of the syndicate with an option on Sour Lake Springs says four wells will be drilled on the property as pest wells. Sour Lake Oils No 3 well down 800 feet struck at 36 feet they expect a gusher within the next 100 feet as No 2 290 feet away yields a jumbo at 371 feet. Some women prefer ball dresses at lower cost.
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Sour Lake
Texas
James Roche
Sour Lake Springs
Sour Lake Oil
World of brief incidents across regions
A collage of short items reports a Missouri fire, New York coal prices, births, weather, deaths, crimes, burglaries, railroad accidents, and corporate notes. It notes dames and diplomats, judges and journalists, and many local happenings from Oklahoma, Arkansas,indiana and beyond.
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Shiner Oil Mill
Chas, Welhausen, Sr
A. J. Voelkel
Lone Star Beer
Bismarck
Wolters Bros
J. H. Heubner
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Moulton Lumber Dealer
Moulton
VRF
P. Luck
Shiner
August Schramm
Joe Macha
E. J. Wangmann
J. O. Mikulenka
D. G. Helmers
la Plata, Mo
Princess Rupert of
Pavuria
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Sugden, I. T
Magdeline D. Roce
St. Joseph, Mo
Burgess Watson
Valette
Island of
Malta
Samuel Grubb
Oak Groves
Mississippi
Greenville
J. H. Davis
Earle, Ark
Ebber L
Anderson
Ind
Wyoming
Colorado
Simon Oakland
Elk City
Frank Giles
Rock Island
el Reno
Photographers’ Association of
Oklahoma and
the Indian Territory
Oklahoma City
J. L. Brown
Senorita
Anna Campello
Argentina
Iny Alfonso
Colbert, I. T
Lucraft Bros
John King & Co
Durant
William Hooper Young
Pulitzer
Charles Simpson Eiling
France
P. A. Simmons
Little Rock
Nicholas Fish
Thomas J. Sharkey
Mary Gruner
H. Dreyfus
Memphis
George C. Bennett
Hopefield
Emory
Charles B. Carr
American Electric Vehicle Company
Wilfred Laurier
John C. McNeely
W. J. Reid
First United Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
General Assembly
United States
Marion
Thompson
York
Minois Central
Boaz
Paducah
Joe Milburn
Mayfield, Ky
Illinois Central Railroad Company
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