Miners discuss 10 percent wage increase amid strike
Eighty-seven miners met in convention to consider the proposed 10 per cent net wage boost offered by operators. They adjourned without action, favoring concessions on sliding scales and a tonnage basis, and urged broader unity and a safer future for miners and families. The meeting included remarks by President Mitchell and recognized unorganized strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
William Davis
Schuyk
Chalchee
American Federation of Labor
Relief aid urged for New Orleans poor in winter
Rabbi Laught reports after Galveston trip with Rabbi Cohen that B nai Brith funds were distributed to assist the citys destitute. He warns that conditions of the poor are dire and without relief winter suffering will intensify as homes remain unrepaired and shelters unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Laught
Galveston
Cohen
B'nai Brith Societies
Denison Hosiery Mill Nears Ready for Operation
The Denison knitting mill in Denison Texas reports completion and machinery placement this week. Operators expect the mill to be ready for operation by October 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Texas
Greenhaws Arrested in Perjury Case Tied to Lynching Trial
John and Arthur Greenhaw, who testified in the James Humphries lynching trial, have been arrested on perjury charges related to that testimony. The arrests may be tied to attorneys for the convicted men and could lead to a new appeal to the board of pardons in Athens Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenhaws
Athens
Texas
John
Arthur Greenhaw
James Humphries
Board of Pardons
Protests Rise Over Empress Dowager Death Report
Berlin reports the Empress dowager has died but Germany suspects a Chinese plot. Officials deride the official list of culpables as incomplete and implicate many foreign-massacre leaders in the anti foreign movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketteler
Berlin
Germany
Great Northern surveyors map line toward Navasota
G N Surveyors and Engineer accompanied a surveying corps for the Great Northern railway in Navasota yesterday afternoon. The line to this city from Bryan is being laid with a crossing west of the Central railway tracks near Wellborn. Trammell notes easier grades and a flatter right of way than the Anderson route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tional
Great Northern Railway
Navasota
Bryan
Central Railway
Wellborn
Trammell
Anderson
American Cotton Spinning Co to Double Capital Stock
Denison Tex Oct 13 The American Cotton Spinning company of Denison met and authorized increasing capital stock from 100000 to 200000. They hold 100000 first mortgage bonds, bringing total mill investment to 300000. Ownership remains unchanged with stockholders from Denison Philadelphia and Wilkes-Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Texas
American Cotton Spinning Company
South Denison
Philadelphia
Wilkesbarre
Sues for Damages in Belton Texas Court
Mrs. J. D. Boyd sues John B. Messer for 030,000 actual and 0125,000 exemplary damages in district court over the killing of her husband Jeff D. Boyd a 30 to 35 year old minister living in Belton with wife Mary and son Jesse P. Boyd. Messer bound over by Justice McKay to await grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belton
Texas
J. D. Boyd
John B. Messer
Jeff D. Boyd
Mary
Jesse P. Boyd
Messer
McKay
Fort Worth Leaders Discuss Packery Plant Expansion
Fort Worth Texas October 13 A meeting of leading citizens bankers and business men planned to attract one of the big four packing companies. The proposal offers a 400000 bonus to take over the local packing house and operate it. If finalized the plant would double capacity to slaughter beef and 1000 hogs daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Questionable Second Rice Will Darers in Probate Battle
The article details looming probate disputes over a second Rice will, alleging undue influence and forged signatures. Attorneys James W. Girard and Cantrell of Albany are cited. Patrick seeks expert handwriting and the second will remains in Patrick’s possession as parties prepare for a likely contest upon probate. A related Texas murder docket in Bowie County is noted for murder week with the Hayes and Smith cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Patrick
Willistyn
Rice
Ukice
Wall
James W. Girard
Baker
Wetherbee Afticlavit
Cantrell
Albany
de Kalb
Texarkana
Texas
Boston
Bowie County
Will
Hall Hayes
de Kalz
Simon Hayes
Ira Smith
Joe Manning
Will Hayes
W. H. Stuart
Hayes Boys
Iaa Smith
Othure
Heavy Atlantic Weather Delays Trans Atlantic Liners
Reports from New York indicate very heavy weather and high seas on trans Atlantic routes. The Hamburg liner Cap Frioay is reported to be among vessels affected with rough seas from October 3 onward, delaying arrivals and departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
New York
Hamburg- Ican
Byrri
Seaborne Storm Battered Ships Reported Off Havre
Log from La Lorraine aboard the French vessel details violent seas and strong winds. The Leapd liner Georgian under Captain Corriga and the White Star liner Nomadic faced heavy seas and swells during the voyage from Havre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ten
Ardmore Merchants Refuse Indian Tax faces court action
A dozen Ardmore merchants were arrested for refusing to pay Indian tribal tax. Captain Ellis led seizures of their stores aiding a demur of orders. Judge Townsend issued injunctions near Indian police as stores briefly reopened. The case proceeds to court as merchants protest the tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Loon
Ellis
United States
Kwnsend
Bowie Carnival in Bowie Texas Promenade Report
The Bowie Carnival in Bowie Texas featured decorated floats with riders and bands in the parade. A large crowd lined the route as women and men paraded and a prize of about one thousand dollars was awarded to the farmers. In Santo Domingo conspirators against the government plotted during a fire distraction and planned seizure, with large quantities of arms reported across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Texas
Tober
Death in Beaumont from Spider Bite of Dan V Edwards
Dan V Edwards a leading Beaumont youth died at his home at 1 40 am from a spider bite. He was son of Mrs Eugenia Edwards who will arrive from Kansas City. A former second sergeant of Company D Third Texas volunteers he later managed yards and planing mills for Texas Tram and Lumber Company and was a popular society figure in Houston Galveston and nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
Dan V. Edwards
Eugenia *Edwards
Kansas City
Third
Texas Volunteer Infantry
Key West
Edwards
Texas Tram and Lumber Company
Houston
Galveston
Child Dies After Neck Break On Texas Road
In Paris Texas October 15 a six year old son of Thomas Eckridge foreman of the risée section at Athur City was playing near the gate when he fell from a fence striking his head. He died in his mother's arms. the neck was broken. Body moved to Hacket City Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Texas
Karak Walton
H T. Moulton
Frank Walton
Hubbard
Paris
Thomas Eckridge
Athur City
Hacket City
Ark
Foreigners Must Have Permits In Romania
Washington dispatch reports new regulations in Roumania require aliens traveling or residing there to obtain permits. Permits issued only to those with passports with revisions at the consul or legation in Romania. Foreigners staying longer than eight days must secure permits within twenty four hours. naturalized Romanians exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mr. Hardy
United States
Greece
State Department
Roumania
Rowmania
Nicaraguan Minister Corea Receives Mexico Posting
Senor Don Luis F. Corea, the Nicaraguan minister here, has been accredited to Mexico, joining his roles in Chile. He travels to New Orleans then Mexico City. The appointment aims to ensure strong representation in Mexico for the forthcoming Pan American conference in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Washington
Senor
Don Luis F. Corea
Chile
Senor Corea
New Orleans
Nicaragua
Eight Grafters Arrested in San Antonio Rock Quarry Case
In San Antonio on October 15 police arrested eight grafters tied to shell game and big mart schemes. They were tried and sent to the rock quarries with the city chain gang. One defendant sought habeas corpus. hearing set for fair’s last day. A vigilance committee of 15, organized by Mayor Hicks, aids in gathering evidence for conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Citizens’ Vigilance Committee
Hicks
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Atlanta, Ga
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