End of the Strike Hopes Rise as Operators Pay 10 Percent
Hazleton Pennsylvania October report cites President Mitchell saying the anthracite miners’ strike could end once all operators post notices guaranteeing a 10 percent wage advance until April 1. Some firms resist posting, while others back the plan, with a national executive board meeting anticipated after notices are posted.
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Michell Saye Be
Hazleton
Ketell
Presdent Mitchell
Reading
Tehigh Valley
Mitchell Aays
Delaware, Lackawanna @ Western
Delaware & Hudson
Lshor
Mitchell
National Executive Board
Si Ie
Riot at Empire Washers Attacks on Strikers Reported
Rioters in Witkestarre Pa during a strike assault Empire Washers workers. Four hundred men and boys with grub hoes stones and guns hid in ambush. Police inspector John O'Hare faced a brutal beating. Toolshed torn down and rails to the washery damaged. Telegraph poles near the plant were daubed with anti strike placards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieapectur
Witkestarre
Empire Washers
Cosl
John O'Hare
O'Hara
Monterey Fire Threatens Wharf After Store Blaze
A Monterey harbor blaze endangered the United Berer gunboat and a nearby Monterey ship tied to docks. Fire in a store threatened the magazine as five men narrowly escaped suffocation. Strong winds and oil storage risks intensified the blaze, with crews fighting to prevent wreckage of the vessels and dock area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironstone
United Bieter
Monterey
Captain Scott Leads Britlab North Pole Expedition
London Oct 4 Captain Scott of the British navy will head the Brit yan expedition planned for spring to the north region arriving in Copenhagen after a conference with Neunen in Christiania. The move sparks fresh interest in the north pole venture and outlines the leadership for the upcoming mission.
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Scott Wil
London
North Pole
South ‘Pole
Scott
Copenhagen
Christiania
Naneen
Melkeljohn Survives Five Hour Cloudburst Escape
Assistant Secretary of War Melkeljohn arrived in Omaha exhausted after a five hour cloudburst ordeal en route from Stremaburg to Clarks. His party wrestled through raging floodwaters five feet deep, their buggy lost, and the two men driven to swim as the Little Blue valley flooded. They reached Clarks at midnight, Mr Meikeljohn mud covered and missing his valise overcoat and hat.
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Netreske
Omaha
Asaistant
Melkeljohn
Omabe
Melkeljohn Nam Towly
Stremaburg
Neb
Clarks Overland
Nebraska
Stromeburg
Little Blue
Meikelsohn
Boers Attack After Jagersfontein Prisoner Release
London dispatch reports Gen Roberts notes Kelly Kenny and Hughes Hallett detailing the dawn assault on Jagersfontein. Boers attacked from kopjes and a fort line with inside help, were repulsed but freed prisoners before retreating. Methuen has reached Zeerust.
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London
Roberts
Kelly-Kenny
Hughes- Hallett
Jagersfontein
Kopjes
Ontakikrts
Bigger
Methuen
Zearust
Liberty Needs Repaths Bartholdis Statue in New York War
The Bartholdi statue of Liberty on Bedloe's Island is in deplorable condition and would require 70 000 to 100 000 dollars to repair. Without funds for the committee in charge, a much larger sum may be needed to prevent ruin, as past congressional attempts for appropriation failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholdis
New York
The
Journal and Advertiser
Bartholni
Bedjoe's Island
Congress
Prisoner Lieut Brewer Held by Northern Luzon Tribes
Information from the Philippines suggests Lt. Richard B. Brewer of the Twenty seventh Infantry, captured last July between Novaliches and Manila, has likely been moved to the mountain fastnesses of Northern Luzon. The captors are believed to treat prisoners well, raising hopes for his eventual recovery.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Richard B. Brewer
Twenty-seventh Infantry
Novaliches
Manila
Luzon
Spanish Ores Gem Ascarraga Forms New Cabinet Effort
Madrid October 24 Genl Azcarriga continues his push to form a new cabinet amid a ministerial crisis caused by him. Weyler has assumed duties as captain general of Madrid despite tensions with the cabinet. He faces accusations of anti parliamentary aims and the war minister Linares appointed him without other ministers’ knowledge, seen as power abdication by Senor Bilvele who leans toward militarism.
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Gem. Ascarraga
Madrid
Genl
Azcarriga
Gen
Weyler
Linares
Cook's Islands Annexed by New Zealand Authority
Auckland dispatch reports Earl of Ranfurly, governor of New Zealand, landed at Cook's Islands on October 3 and formally annexed the islands by unanimous request of chiefs and people. The move follows long-standing debates over governance and regional ties.
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New Zealand
London
Times
Auckland
Earl of Ranturty
Cook's Islands
Tragic double suicide in Corry park scene
In Corry Pennsylvania on October 4, Harry Beltla and Daley Brydenbure, both young and prominent, were found dead holding each other in a park bench. The girl suffered a chest wound while the youth died from a gunshot to the head. The alleged details are still uncertain as investigators assess the scene.
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Feesie
Arma
Corry
Harry Beltla End Daley Brydenbure
Youne
Park
Death of ex Secretary Sherman Ends a Long Public Career
John Sherman longtime US statesman and former cabinet member dies at his Washington home at 78. Cause listed as extreme weakness from age and illnesses. funeral set for Wednesday at his late residence with services led by Rev. Mackay Smith and body to Manafield Ohio. Washington flags lowered to half mast as nation mourns. London papers reflect on his influential career and near-presidential status. The article notes substantial real estate wealth in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Sherman
House
Senate
Sherman
Khe Street
State Department
E. J. Babcock
United States
Mackay Smith
St. John's Episcopal Church
Treasue
Sampson Dying Says Heart Aches Over Controversy
Hobson quotes Richard P Hoban claiming Admiral Sampson is dying of a broken heart from the Sampson Schley dispute after the Santiago naval battle. He describes Sampson's declining health, doctors' concerns, and Mrs Sampson's distress as he reportedly grew sick from public strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaton
Danish minister departs Copenhagen for Washington post
Ambiguous garbled text mentions the Daulah minister at Washington and a departure from Copenhagen. References an American government bearer and a large sum, with unclear context about dates or destinations. Strong entities: Washington, Copenhagen, American government.
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Broa
Washington
Copenhagen
Fire destroys St Paul stable and horses worth thousands
In St Paul on October 4, Jobo B Cook & Son on Gi Jackson Street lost their stable and 52 horses housed in a basement. Fire reported around 3 AM destroyed hay, vehicles, harnesses, and feed on first and second floors. Losses: stable and contents about 6,000. vehicles 7,000. harnesses and horses totaling around 40,000. Origin unknown. night watchman found hay pile on fire.
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St. Paul
Minn
Jobo B Cook & Son
Gi Tackson Street
D Building
Filo
Minnesota's Donation To Galveston Relief Grows
Governor Lind Sayers reports Minnesota funds for Galveston relief total about 40 000 including city remittances and central relief funds. Central committee already advised of roughly 30 000 remittance. Texas relief treasurer to report to Gov Sayers in a few days.
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LindSayn
J. Paul
Minnesota
Galveston
Govland
Central Relief Committee
Gov. Sayers
Texas
State Relief Committee
Man Shoots Woman He Loved in West Superior
In West Superior on Oct 24 Ed Erich a 50 year old bachelor shot Levina Thompson in the head as she arrived at work at a downtown restaurant. She was badly wounded but expected to recover. Erich fled and is believed hidden nearby with police in pursuit. He had courted Thompson unsuccessfully and his actions, blamed on jealousy and possible insanity, ended the attempted killing.
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Sord Orion
Levina Thompson
West Superior
Wis
Ed Erich
Erich
Brich
Hria
Unknown Passenger Struck by Train Near Delano Minn
A westbound Great Northern train near Delano Minnesota struck an unknown tan passenger. The body was scattered over 200 feet with head 200 feet from the torso and severed limbs. No identification was found. Coroner notified. inquest not deemed necessary. body buried by Undertaker Redmond.
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Tieeen
Delano
Minn
Great Northern
Here
Redmond
Elmer Miller Trial Opens in Anoka Murder Case
Anoka Minn Oct 24 The trial of Elmer Miller for the Wise murder began before Judge Giddings after two affidavits claimed sheriff prejudice. Dr J H Frank was appointed acting sheriff during the proceedings. If Miller is acquitted the Hardy case may be dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Miller
Anoka
Minn
Mia
Young Boy Shot Found Dead Near Wil Home Mount Pleasant
Oct 4 Mount Pleasant Mich a seven year old boy Harrod son of P C Taylor Bell Telephone local manager found beneath a barrel in the rear of his father's store shot through the heart. He was last seen about 4 o clock with two boys and fire revolver shells were found nearby.
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Wil
Mount Pleasant
Mich
Gas Discovery Near Spokane Prompts Deep-Well Plan
Natural gas found nine thirty five miles southwest of Spokane along an eight mile stretch of creek. RF T Gabpey and assistants secured a twenty five year lease on land along the creek and will sink a deep well to tap the flow. If gas volume proves sufficient ownership may extend to Waterloo. A. presentation notes a large potato crop in Brookings region with 4000 bushels from fourteen acres. price 35 cents a bushel. A widow near Brookings, Mrs Hemmingway, died by self inflicted throat wound, suspected to be linked to illness and despondency.
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Spokane
Wash
RF T. Gabpey
Waterloo
Tows
W. T. Owings
Fire Nearly Destroys Burne Lumber Shed in Bt. Paul
A long shed used by Burne Lumber at Rice and Rondo streets was nearly destroyed by a fire. The blaze caused a loss of about 500 dollars and was linked to a work of a5 incendiaries. The incident occurred in Bt. Paul on October 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Burne Lumber Company
Rice and Rondo Street
Anglo-German Pact Upholds China’s Territorial Integrity
London and Berlin announce a joint policy to keep Chinese ports open and maintain the empire’s territorial integrity. The Oct 16 agreement binds Britain and Germany to oppose territorial gains in China, with outreach to Austria Hungary France Italy Japan Russia and the United States. The move signals a major shift in the balance of power and is praised in Berlin as a peace-promoting sign.
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London
Germany
England
China
Lord Salisbury
Count von Hatzfeldt
Austria-Hungary
France
Italy
Japan
Russia
United States
Europe
Paris
St. Petersburg
Baron von Ketteler
Great Britain
Heplin
Berlin
Ermany
Youtsey Guilty in Goebel Shooting Case
Georgetown Ky Oct 23 Twelve jurors find Henry E Youtsey guilty as a principal in the Goebel shooting and fix his punishment at life imprisonment The verdict marks the third conviction in the case as Caleb Powers and James Howard had previous outcomes Youtsey to be moved to Frankfurt Jail and sentenced next year after an arrest of judgment motion was set for February term.
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Georgetown
Lfe
Henry £. Youtney
Taylor
William Goebel
Youtsey
Henry Youtsey
Goebel
Caleb Powers
James Howard
Frankfort
Kentucky Battleship Forced to Turn Back from China Cruise
The battleship Kentucky, sailing from New York for China, returned to Tompkinsville anchorage after turret damage. Tests showed the 14 inch gun turrets stuck and unable to rotate to their proper position, causing an early stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
New York
China
Tompkinsville
Overflow From the Wires in a derised Form
A compilation of brief foreign and domestic items reports deaths of Mr Gibbs at New York Safe Insurance treasurer, Weyler named captain general of Madrid, Buelow to retain foreign office, yellow fever in Honolulu with 92 cases and 19 Americans ill, Rosebery to publish Napoleon study, Wing’s suicide in San Francisco, and a London view of admiralty reserve squadron plans.
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Gibbs
New York Safe Insurance Company
New York
Gen. Weyler
Cuba
Madrid
Count von Buelow
Foreign Office
Prince Bis
Narck
Hawani
Lord Roseberry
Napoleon
St. Helena
Elmer E. Wing
Welsbach Lamp Company
San Francisco
Cal
Accu Jing
Daily Mail
Gerard Henry Noel
A. F. Lelfke
West
Thomas
Chicago
Leadville
Colo
West Philadelphia
Mattoon Gaslight and Coke Company
Kid McCoy
Indiana Pugilist
London
Holland
W. Wels
India
Netherlands
Carnegie Steal Company
Fies
Zerust
von Hoosburg
Leutenant
Frank Daniels
Peru
Ind
Diaz
Rafael Rebollar
Mexico
H. B. Perking
Warren
Ohio
Yale
Oank
Klondike
Cape Nome
Harvard
Strike Nears End as Parties Hint Concessions
Wilkes barre Pa Oct 23 The week ahead is expected to end the strike as both sides prepare to concede under pressure. Operators deny offers but may yield if necessary. Post Urians push negotiators toward settlement while coal company and retailer officials warn of long term demoralisation if no saleable hard coal is produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Assault at Matteawan State Hospital in New York
Report of a revolt at Matteawan state hospital for the criminal insane near Poughkeepsie. About twenty inmates escaped as six to eight keepers were overpowered and seven charged. Two keepers were badly burned.
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Poughkeepaie
Therd
Matteawan State Hospital
Tno
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