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Newspaper

Sumner Press

Location

Sumner, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1900

Page

10

Minera Aferithe Deadsy labor strife spreads in coal regions

A lengthy, error-filled report describes miners at Markle mines Jeddo Oakdale and Highland facing layoffs and reduced work as employers resist wage advances. It notes near idle Jeddo, small numbers at Markle slopes, and mixed activity across other collieries while calls for settlement grow and rumors of wage increases circulate.

Vailey GB. Markie & Co Jeddo Oakdale Highland Frm jMorer Markle W. H. Smith Markle Mines Uty-Enecolliers Beaver Meadow Coxe Brothers & Co Leteh Valley Coal Company Hazleton Ecopany Stockton Entre Valley

China Crisis Deepens As War Fears Persist

Washington reports indicate Germany plans a broad military program in China and Li Hung Chang may soon travel with an escort to Pekin. Dispatches from Chaffee show Pekin quiet and Li Hung Chang near Tientsin, while France Tuan is named president of the privy council in China with other officials honored. officials warn of possible severe actions if China remains hostile.

Abu Germany China Eny Count von Waldersee Gen Chaffee Sen Li Hung Chang Chaffee Chaves Taku Washington Seave Tientsin Wilson Pekin Vhins Washington, D. C France Tuan Privy Council Prince Tuan State Department

Rockefeller Wins Million Dollar Suit Against Corrigan

Judge Lamson of the common pleas court ruled in favor of John D Rockefeller in a civil suit brought by Capt James Corrigan. Corrigan claimed fraud over 2,500 Standard Oil trust certificates used to secure a loan in 1895, arguing stock was worth 450 when Rockefeller valued it at 167 per share. Arbitrators had sided with Rockefeller, but Corrigan appealed to court.

Weekion Corrigan Cleveland Lamson Common Pleas Court John D. Rockefeller James Corrigan Rockefeller Corrigen

Lice pratal and death in New York City streets

Charles F. Peck real estate dealer aged sixty was found dead on West Seventieth Street New York after leaving his office with money and valuables missing. His face showed brutal injuries and signs pointed to possible homicide or accident.

Maurere New York Charles F. Peck West Eighty-fourth Street West Seventieth Street

Coal Strike Talks Edge Toward Wage Pact

Leaders from independent coal operators meet with J Pierpont Morgan's office in New York to discuss a possible deal. A reported offer includes a ten percent wage rise and arbitration for future disputes as miners press for higher terms amid ongoing strikes.

New York

Truesdale Waad Reports Ongoing Strike Talks at Morgan Office

Delaware Lackawanna and Western official says settlement in reach though not yet assured. He cites meetings in J P Morgan’s office and prior talks with a mediator unnamed, denies Cardinal Gibbons role, and hints Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia may be the peace mover. Also notes Germany may raise grain duties and reports cousin of General Grant Captain Frederick Dent Sharp’s death.

Sett Scranton Loomis Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coal Operators’ Association Superintendents’ Association Cuis JD Dep Truesdale Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Realroad Company J. P. Morgan Hanus Ryan Carding Gibbons Cardinal Gibbons Baldl- Moré Rardies Philadelphia Ko Ralao Berlin Committee On Political Economy Grant Kansas City Frederick Dent Sharp Ulsasas

Kentucky House Passes New Election Law

The Kentucky House of Representatives approved a new election law impacting voting procedures. Details on voter access, candidate filing, and potential changes to polling processes are expected to follow in the chamber's next sessions. The measure moves to the Senate for consideration.

Kentucky

May Elect Probate Judges In Large Illinois Counties

Attorney General Akin rules Kane Sangamon St Clair and Will counties may elect Probate Judges and clerks at the upcoming election. Question exists if two-year terms are possible since Probate Judge office is created by emergency once population hits 40000. vacancy to be filled by a special election. The constitutional timing provision is considered non mandatory in this projected system.

West Pevision Klinois Akin Springfield Kane Sangamon St. Clair Willard Adams

Mattoon Contest In Throws Opens Queen Election

The Mattoon street fair queen contest will be held October 11 and 12 with entries from Shelby Effingham Edgar and Clark counties. The candidate with the most votes becomes queen and each city will be represented by a maid of honor. Four leading candidates are listed with towns and supporters.

Mattoon Slingi The Shelby Effingham Edgar Clark Sullivan Martha Moody Odin Thomas Keuns Matthen Oetober Knights of S’ythias and Elks

Funeral of Gen Palmer and large family reunion noted

Under leaden skies Gen Palmer soldier statesman jurist and writer was buried in Carlinville. State offices and public buildings flew at half mast as services were brief at Springheld residence. Masonic and G A R rites followed at the cemetery with notable honorary pallbearers listed. Second reunion of the Root family held at Newman with twelve siblings present and ninety six relatives from Illinois Indiana Iowa Missouri and Nebraska sharing an elegant dinner.

Gen. Palmer Coll McAuley Palmer Carlinville Aim Springheld Christ Masons Masonic Lodge Grand Army of the Republic Cullom Tanner Stevenson Fifer Connolly John C Fuck Jesse J. Phillips Rot Newman Jevi Root Less Root D.O J. TL. Root Illinois Indiana Iowa Missouri Nebraska

Teenager Charged After Fatal Schoolyard Quarrel

Clarence Smith, 17, near the state line east of Marshall, killed William E. Walker, 52, after a quarrel at a school. Walker confronted Smith’s family at the school, then left. the youth’s brother allegedly joined the dispute, striking Walker with a four foot club, injuring him severely. Walker died at 10 p.m. Smith is jailed in default of 3000 bail.

Noy State Line Eipht Marshall Clarence Smith William E. Walker Walker John Smith Clarence Mr. Smith Mr. Walker

Medicine guidance and old time dose instructions

Read the label and shake the bottle before pouring. A medicine glass costs two cents and should be kept in every house. Dosing times vary with directions, with cautions about night feeds and after meal iron. Quinine is to be taken before meals and coffee or milk helps mask bitter tastes. Chinese army notes mention youth soldiers, treaty-port newspapers, and a small navy with modern rifles and guns.

Philadelphia

Husband Says Suicide in Chicago Apartment

Mrs. Joseph O'Neill was found dead in a Wabash Avenue apartment with a bullet wound to the temple. Police were summoned by her husband after a struggle was evident, with bloodstains on the shirt front and items scattered about the room.

Chicago Joseph O'Neill Wabash Avenue Righl Temple O'Neill

Tribune fragment hints at broken text and names

Fragmentary OCR text from a Tribune page includes scattered words like weak, Moon, marriage, pal, and other incomplete phrases. The readable content is insufficient to identify a clear event, person, or date. No coherent summary possible beyond noting the damaged state of the source.

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