Miners' wage rise eyed for restart of anthracite mines
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron offers a 10 percent wage increase to miners in the anthracite region, hoping to prompt a general resumption of operations. Operators expect many miners will return, though uncertainty remains about acceptance and official UMW recognition. The company runs 39 collieries, 27 idle for lack of workers, with Schuylkill mines monitoring reactions.
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Avery Colliery
Reston
Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Philadelphia & Aging
Schuylkill
Rees
Mitchell
Aas
United Mine Workers
Mysterious Tragedy At Door In Hin Weraat Plainview Neb
Hin Weraat Plainview Nebraska October 2 A mysterious tragedy shocks residents as Aikens Od and respected local man is found dead at his door with a bullet wound in the right breast. He left town Saturday evening driving a team and his horse wandered into a barnyard near the scene. His wife discovered the body mistaking him for a sleeping tramp. The corpse bore no firearm and only ten dollars was found on him, contradicting robbery theories.
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Plainview
D. Aikens
Aikens
Peru Cabinet Faces Financial Turmoil After Bank Failure
In Lima Peru on Oct 2 reports say a Paris bank tied to former Finance Minister Velounde failed to meet its first bill and cannot meet due payments. Finance and War ministers have resigned. cabinet remains in flux amid [financial difficulties].
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Peru
Lims
Paris
Miniter of
Finance Velounde
Arma
Belgium
Finance
War
London mayoral election notes for Frank Green of Maidstone
Oct 2 report states Frank Green has been formally elected lord mayor of London for the coming year. Green, a paper merchant from Maidstone Kent, will be aided by his wife, daughter of Joseph Haydn author of The Dictionary of Dates, who will act as lady mayoress with duties handled by their daughter.
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Jon
Frank Green
London
Green
Maidstone
Kent
Joseph Haydn
Peace expected proclaimed on anniversary
Cape Town dispatch cites United States Consul General Stowe forecasting peace by Det. 1, the anniversary of hostilities in South Africa. Troops move toward Cape Town after a deadly incident involving a negro killing a man, with Georgetown amid rising black population.
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Tebaon
Cape Town
United Statexn
United States
Taye
South
Georgetown
Demand Better Rates Protest By Voters At Typographical Temple
Veteran government workers in Washington protested railroad fare discrimination, demanding the one fare for round trips instead of the current one and a third. Delegates from Minnesota Missouri Kansas Wisconsin Nebraska Colorado and Iowa gathered at the Typographical Temple and sent the protest to the Republican congressional committee. A main Republican voters meeting is planned at the same venue next Saturday.
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Railroada
Minnesota
Missouri
Kansas
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Colorado
IoWa
French Admiral's Cruise to North American Coast in October
Rear Admiral Richard, in charge of the French naval group in the Atlantic, plans to visit the North American coast aboard the Cecile with its flag. The Cecile departs Sydney for New York around October 8, arrives about October 12, and stays until October 22 before proceeding to Chesapeake Bay until November 12. The Suchet is likely to join the mission in October.
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Wilh
Co. America
Washington
Department of State
Richard
Chesapeake Bay
Cecile
Suchet
Murder Mystery Head Found in Cedar Lake Grain Sack
A silver tooth plate with two wired incisors is the sole clue to the severed head found in a Cedar Lake grain sack near the Indiana state line. Identification is unlikely due to quick lime and chemical damage to features. detectives hope dental work may reveal the victim’s identity.
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Chicago
Cedar Lake
Galveston Flood Fund Total Reported by Gov Sayers
Gov Sayers issues statement on Galveston flood relief funds tallying 972,476.00 in contributions received by Sept 30. He notes 672,476.99 counted for Texas storm sufferers and 3,892.59 carried from Brazos River valley relief. The total includes in-transit drafts and uncollected authorizations.
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Sayers
Austin
Tex
Galveston
Brazos River Valley
AT HIS BROTHER S GRAVE Canter arrested for brother s murder
Jeffersonville Ind Oct 3 John Canter eighteen was taken to custody at his brother Stephen Canter s grave charged with killing him The youth claims accidental discharge but officials doubt the theory The event follows a murder claim and a disputed wound position The case interests local authorities and residents in Jeffersonville Meanwhile Italian envoys announcing King Victor Emmanuel s accession arrived and were received by Prince Ferdinand with a state banquet to follow
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Jeffersonville
Ind
John Canter
Stephen
Stephen Canter
Statehood issue sparks rival Democrat meetings in Phoenix
Political contest in Arizona opens this week with Democrats Mark Smith and LF FiFeon Abt holding separate rallies. Statehood is the rallying cry for both parties, while Republicans and Democrats push their agendas ahead of the start.
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Arisona
Phoenix
Ariz
Apol
Rights fight over Cyrano de Bergerac royalties in court
Elizabeth Maribury, agent for Edmond Rostand, sues Richard Mansfield in New York supreme court seeking royalties from Cyrano de Bergerac. The actor reportedly earned a fortune from the play over the past two years.
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Boyslies
Crresc de Bergeres
New York
Eilexbeth Maribury
Edmond Rostrand
Browne Wul
Supreme Court
Richard Mansfield
Chicago visitors chased from town by rumor mob
Oct 3 Dawle Elders P Forwell and John F Richter of Chicago arrived late at night and stayed at a local hotel. At midnight they were awakened and told to leave as rumors spread that a mob planned to drive them out of the city.
Miners Stand Firm Despite Wage Rise and Powder Cuts
Philadelphia Oct. 3 The Wyoming Lackawanna and Lehigh coal operators at Wilkesbarre followed Reading in offering a 10 percent wage rise to workers except miners, while reducing powder price from 2.75 to 1.50 per keg. Strikers reject the offer and many workers quit, leaving fewer collieries operating in Schuylkill as the strike continues, with miners demanding union recognition and broader grievances. President Mitchell plans to address Wilkesbarre meetings.
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Philadelphia
Wyoming
Lackawanna
Lehigh
Wilkesbarre
Reading Company
Milnes
Tidewater
Reading
Schuylkill
Mitchell
Idaho Strikers to Be Released by Court Decision
In San Francisco Oct 3 the United States circuit court of appeals ruled yesterday that ten Idaho strikers convicted of conspiracy to obstruct a train carrying mail will be released from San Quentin. The case stems from Idaho’s 1899 strike and the destruction of the mill at Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mining Co. The court noted the indictment did not allege a purpose to obstruct the mails knowingly.
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Idaho
San Francisco
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Mafla
San Quentin
Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mining Company
Gilbert, Ross
Morrow
Railroad Extension Plans Reach Des Moines to Hampton Route
Preliminary steps by the Des Moines Iowa Falls and Northern Railroad to build a time of road from this city to Des Moines and northeast to Hampton or another point. Petitions circulated this forenoon to call an election to vote a percent tax to aid construction.
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Ows
Des Moines
Iowa Falls and Northern Railroad Company
Hampton
Orage
Philadelphia Presbytery Opposes Confession Revision
Report from the Philadelphia presbytery committee on the proposed revision of the Presbyterian church confession finds the body nearly evenly split. After discussion a decision on a final vote is postponed to next Monday.
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Philadelphia
The
Presbyterian Church
Fatal quarrel ends in double shooting near Antlers
In Indiana, Benjamin Anderson, a full blood Indian, and his cousin Nicholaa Anderson fought after a dispute. Benjamin was shot in the body, Nicholaa died instantly, and Benjamin then killed himself. Fire outbreaks also reported at the Big Spel Mine in Ivanevilly, Tad. The Bunny Side coal mine, Southern Indiana, is burning with about fifty workers inside. the mine is valued at 9,900.
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Antlers
Ind. T
Benjamin Anderson
Nicholaa Anderson
Benjamin
Nicholas
Big Spel
Ivanevilly
Tad
Bunnyside
Indiana
Samoan rifle surrender payment discussed by diplomats
Bar on Speck von Sternberg and other officials met at the state department to close the Samoan agreement on payment to natives for rifles surrendered. About 3,000 rifles were handed in, with $14.60 per rifle proposed. The United States, Germany and Great Britain will jointly fund the payment under restrictions to avoid unrest.
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Washington
Baron Speck
Xon Sternberg
State Department
Apia
Solf
Bamea
United States
Germany
Great Britain
Corbett Returns From Europe After Quarantine
James J. Corbett arrives aboard the Campanila with legal representative Emanuel Friend greeting him at the pier. He states he will discuss any charges, while noting his conflicts with his wife appear settled. The couple dined together and attended an amusement venue, with Mrs. Corbett reportedly not pursuing divorce.
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New York
James J. Corbett
Europe
Campanila
Emanuel Friend
Corbett
Hia Wan
Custom House
British Flag 14 Raised in Porcupine District Alaska
A dispatch from near Porcupine City Alaska reports that Archer Martin head of the British commission raised the British flag on Sept 1 and took possession of the portion recently deemed British territory by the international boundary commission He declared Americans with claims in the district must seek title confirmations from the commission.
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Altman
Vancouver
B. C
Porcupine Ciiy
Alaska
Archer Martin
Supreme Court of
British Columbia
British Commission
International Boundary Commission
May Stay Out Hour Longer Curfew in Manila Extended
General MacArthur issued a Manila curfew order extending residents’ confinement to 11 p m. after which streets are to be cleared by police. Saloon closures and liquor sale prohibition remain in effect after 10 p m. in Manila.
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Manila
Washington
MacArthur
Census costs and progress in U S cities
Washington reports the census may total about 315000000. The bureau has enumerated all U S cities over 25000 except Los Angeles Seattle and Tacoma. Announcement of results will begin with Arkansas next, likely today or tomorrow.
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Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Los Angeles
Seattle
Tacoma
Arkansas
Speedy Warship Trials May Change Course
Washington October 2 proposed to the navy department that the trial trips of the monitor Wyoming and the torpedo boats Paul Jones and Preble be in San Francisco by the standardized screw method instead of the over measured course. The crafts are built by Union Iron Works of San Francisco. A decision awaits bureau chiefs on practicality.
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Washington
Navy Department
Lieutenant Hobson Seeks Six Months Eye Leave
Washington October 2 Lieutenant Hobson has asked the Navy Department for six months leave of absence due to eye trouble. He reports pain when exposed to bright light and it is believed a specialist advised complete rest for six months to the eye organs.
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Hobson
Navy Department
Han
Decree Punishes Tuan and Officials in China
Washington dispatches report from Canton that a decree punishes Tuan Kang and other ministers, while Conger confirms notice of a Chinese peace commission. Li Hung Chang, Jung Lu, and two viceroys are named for negotiations, with mixed expectations among powers. Chaffee notes rapid troop withdrawal ordered by the department.
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China
Canton
Mcnade
Tuan
Sheng
Conger
Kang
McWade
Pekin
Yung Fu
Yung-Lu
Yung-La
Prince Tuan
Karl Li
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chong
Tong
Tientein
Bar- Li
Navy
Taku
Shai Hai-Kwan
United States
Chaffee
Department
Mission Destroyed Near Tungkun Amid Asian Conflict
The Rhentah mission at Tungkun near British territory was destroyed while missionaries reportedly escaped to Hongkong two months ago. A British steamer captain, fired on by Chinese near Kumchuk, saw several crewmen killed after returning the fire. In Philadelphia, Pat O'Brien defeated Jack Bonner by points in six rounds at the Penn y Art club, Bonner bleeding from the mouth in round two and again in later rounds as O'Brien dominated but failed to stop him.
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Rhentah
Tungkun
Kumchuk
O'Brien
Philadelphia
Pat O'Brien
Jack Bonner
Penny Art Club
Bonner
Cpt
Brien
Strike Threat Looms at Logan Iron and Steel Works
Notices posted in Burnham Mills departments announce a 35 percent weekly pay cut. The reduction affects 3,000 workers and a strike is threatened as the Minin county plant faces industrial action and unrest.
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Harrieburg
Logan Iron and Steel Works
Burnham
Minin
Unclear OCR News Fragments on Rail, Census and Navy Rules
Fragmentary OCR notes report on the Baltimore and Ohio steel car orders, London bank interests in a Yerkes underground line, a census cost around 15 million dollars, a Japanese crop shortage around 4.4 million pounds with price increases, and a U S Navy recruiting age change from 18 to 25.
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Philippines
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
London
Market Report from Minneapolis and Nearby Cities
Latest quotes show wheat, corn, and oats varying across Minneapolis Duluth Chicago Milwaukee and Sioux City markets. Prices include No 1 Northern wheat at 79 1 4 cents and No 2 Northern 78 3 8 cents in Minneapolis. Chicago and Milwaukee report mixed cash wheat and rye gains with barleys rising. livestock prices in Sioux City and Chicago edge higher for cattle hogs and sheep amid steady demand.
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Barney
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Iowa
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