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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1902
Page
2
Senator Thomas reports a 7 percent strike end, with officials predicting settlement within two weeks. Officials debate arbitration and terms as miners and operators edge toward an agreement. Bhitt and Platt express confidence, noting no coal price at 10 dollars per ton this winter.
Edward Fadeston Eggleston, renowned author of American history and fiction, died suddenly at his home Joshua’s Rok on Lake George New York in his sixty fifth year. Born December 10, 182? in Vevay Indiana, he studied in local schools and at a boys’ school in Amelia County Virginia. His prolific career included popular works and teaching roles.
In Omaha a carpenter Anton Christia teen killed his wife at the Montgomery Hotel amid domestic troubles. Police report a separate disturbance involving Manion and associates. William J. Bryan plans October Nebraska campaigning. Seattle chosen for the 1908 statehouse session location.
Reports describe Mount Pelee erupting with fire and ash clouding Dominica and nearby islands. Morne Rouge village is said wiped out while Le Carbet harbor vessels perished in a colossal tidal wave. Refugees seek safety as cable links to Martinique fail and further eruptions loom.
An 8 000 harvest from one third acre described as a remarkable crop. Details cover a farmer near Niles growing Tagas and berries, with notes on root stock, curing, packaging, and a New York wholesaler selling to Chinese buyers. Values cited range from five to twenty dollars per pound with overseas demand.
Grangt Park Michigan reports paying its Methodist debt. Missionary arms from Concencion Chile plan a South America furlough. The Elety See at Rowe rewrites the catechism and seeks a site form for Catholic worship. Guatemala City suffering earthquake damage now centers Grateda liberatism. Bishop Potter to attend a religious congress in Konа Germany before returning to the United States. No wedding date set for his nuptials. In London native Indian troops attend Mass at St Raphael chapel, descendants of Francis Xavier converts, drawing early-morning curiosity.
Governor Stone of Pennsylvania announced that the coal strike shall be ended and that he would call the Legislature to enact a compulsory arbitration law. He argued the law must protect society, be final, and settle labor disputes promptly without strikes, noting life and property are at risk during such disputes.
The United States cruiser Brooklyn flagship of Rear Admiral Cogilan struck an uncharted rock in Buyzard's bay causing serious damage. The ship and three other vessels attacked Fort Rodman but were repulsed. Brooklyn listed and settled after impact, crews quickly secured hatches and pumps enabled return to anchorage. Also notes postgrad medical school plan in Frankfort and death of pianist Henryk Siermiradzki.
The Czarina of Russia, formerly Princess Alexandra of Denmark, is said to be seriously ill at age 80. She is mother to four daughters and wields influence over Emperor Nicholas II. Her condition is described as grave though not dangerous, affecting court life and the young ruler's demeanor.
The United States railway mileage surpassed 200000 miles with 10525 miles at end of 1901 and 1500 miles added in the first half of the year. Track laying spans 41 states with Texas leading at 236 miles, Oklahoma and Indian Territory tied at 211, New Mexico 190, plus Arkansas 136 and Georgia 125 miles.
Frances Russel attempted suicide by jumping into the Kaw River in Kansas City. Fishermen rescued her with boat hooks. George Pondexter, 45, a coal miner at Centra Coal and Coke Company No 1 in VeVier Missouri, died in a mine collapse. Northern Securities predicts 150000 dollars in earnings for Burlington Great Northern and Northern Pacific. Kansas University trainer George Clark returns to coach duties. Nellie Fralinger, Bertha Fralinger, and Pet Deger drown while crabbing at Bridgeton. Degas jumps in to save them but all three sink. A fire at theCatholic protectory in Westchester NY is controlled with losses around 10000.
Agricultural Department weekly summary notes warmer eastern districts aiding crop maturity while central and west gulf areas endure excessive heat. Drought persists in Missouri valley and Red River valleys slowing corn, with rain needed in the Ohio and Atlantic coast regions. Harvests show mixed progress with thrashing delays in the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska while cotton prospects remain uncertain in the western belt.
Labor Commissioner Carroll D. Wright releases a report on the anticipated strike noting no real conflict between workers and operators. He proposes a joint conciliation committee of operators and miners to investigate grievances and decide on a path forward without a nine hour day, aiming to curb disruption in the anthracite industry.
The census highlights large gains in exports agricultural products mining and manufacturing output with farm values rising from 12 to 20.5 billion and yearly farm product value up to 35.76 billion. Manufacturing establishments numbers and wages surge, coal copper and wheat production up, and Rose Coughlan suffers eye injury from carbolic acid in Helena.
A collage of humorous quotes and brief items from multiple papers notes satire on Cuba annexation Lin g Cheng Tung and other figures alongside sketches of public life. The snippet cites personalities and places from St Louis Boston Chicago and beyond.
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