Mining troubles prompt outside wage compromise plan
In Scranton on November 22 miners and mine owners agreed to seek settlement outside the anthracite strike commission, proposing a basis including a ten percent wage increase a nine hour day and trade agreements while the coal weighing demand remains untouched. The plan aims for conciliation ahead of a potential adjournment to December 3 with officials from both sides and the commission agreeing to study the proposal. Wayne MacVeagh and others influenced the move amid negotiations with financiers in New York.
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Scranton
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Gray
United States
National Civic Federation
Boards of Trade
Wayne MacVeagh
Mitchell
New York
Air
J. P. Morgan
Typographical Union Calls Out Members in Sympathy
Havana reports no disturbances as police chief Cardenas seeks reinstatement from President Palma after being ousted for ordering dispersal of striking cigar workers. The typographical union calls out members in sympathy with workers and a paper suspension may follow.
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Typographical Union
Havana
Cardenas
Palma
Onion
Death of Maj Walter Reed in Washington
Maj Walter Reed of the surgeon general's department died in Washington on Sunday. He investigated the yellow fever question in Havana and helped establish that the disease is communicable via mosquitoes. His death followed an appendicitis operation performed on November 17. Reed, born 1851 in Gloucester County Virginia, was a University of Virginia and Bellevue Hospital graduate and a senior army officer renowned as a bacteriologist and pathologist.
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Washington
Walter Reed
Surgeon General’s Department of the Army
Reed
Havana
Maj. Reed
Gloucester County
Virginia
University of Virginia
Bellevue Hospital
New York City
Army
Rioters clash with officers at Alcazar Music Hall Tours
A violent riot broke out in Tours France after an anti military song performance. Officers in mufti were hissed by the audience while missiles were hurled. Gallery patrons fought with police and infantry restoring order as troops patrol the streets.
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Tours
France
Alcazar Music
Transport Ingalls Strikes Reef Near Le Gaspi Luzon
The US transport Ingalls with Gen Miles aboard struck a coral reef while entering Le Gaspi harbor in Luzon, then floated at high tide and will reach Manila next Monday. The ship’s shock lifted it two feet. captain explains intent was to save time via a direct gulf channel. A Spanish salvage demand of 100000 Mexican dollars was rejected. ballast pumped and vessel believed undamaged.
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Manila
United States
Ingalls
Gen. Miles
le Gaspi
Luzon
Brughre
Gulf of Albay
Bruglie
Death of Septimus Winner Composer of The Mocking Bird
Septimus Winner, 76, famed composer of The Mocking Bird and hundreds of popular songs, died suddenly at his Philadelphia home. He authored 200 music books and arranged over 2,000 pieces for violin and piano, and contributed to Graham's Magazine. His work The Mocking Bird later earned publishers millions.
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Philadelphia
Septimus Winner
Gen. McClellan
Mr. Winner
Pioneer Merchant Joseph M. Cushing Dies at 65
Baltimore mourns Joseph M. Cushing a leading bookseller and stationery dealer who died suddenly of heart failure at 65. He ran a family business started nearly a century ago and led the Maryland Academy of Arts and Designs and the state board of education.
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Baltimore
Joseph M. Cushing
Cushing
Maryland Academy of Arts and Designs
State Board of Education
Turks Torture Bulgarian Peasants for Confessions
Advices from Monastir report Turks are inflicting terrible tortures on Bulgarian peasants 87 miles west of Salonica to extort confessions that might uncover revolutionary bands.
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Constantinople
Monastir
Salonica
Fire Damages Gana Bros Umbrella Factory in Baltimore
A Sunday blaze at the Gana Bros umbrella factory in Baltimore caused about 200000 in damage to the building and stock. The owners carry full insurance and the fire’s origin remains unknown.
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Baltimore
Gana Bros
Krupp Dies Suddenly Wealthy German Gunmaker
Berlin reports Herr Krupp, renowned gunmaker and Germanys richest man, died of apoplexy at his Hue zuel villa. His fortune is placed around 125 million dollars with annual income near 10 million. He suffered chronic illness and nervous strain, with two physicians present at his death. Funeral set for Wednesday.
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Berlin
Herr Krupp
Germany
Huezuel
Binswanger
Genoa
Hamburg
Hamburger Hof
National Insurance Fund
Chosen for Another Term in Labor Federation
New Orleans reports the American Federation of Labor reelects hold-over officers. President Samuel Sampers and six vice presidents James Duncan John Mitchell James O Connell Max Morris Thomas Kidd Dennis A Hayes continue in office. Treasurer John B Lennon Secretary Frank Morrison remain. Fraternal delegates to Britain are Max B Hayes and Martin Lawler with Canada delegate John Coleman.
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New Orleans
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Sampers
James Duncan
John Mitchell
James O'Connell
Max Morris
Thomas L Kidd
Dennis A. Hayes
John B. Lennon
Frank Morrison
Great Britain
Max 8. Hayes
Martin Lawler
Canada
Jonn Coleman
Illness Prevents Dillon From Manchester Martyrs Talk
Chicago report says John Dillon, Irish leader, fell ill with a Sunday chill and high fever after arriving for a Sunday night meeting. A physician stated he is not seriously ill but confined to his room for several days.
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Chicago
John Dillon
Manchester
Richard Stock ton Emmet Dies in New Rochelle at 62
Richard Stock ton Emmet aged 62 died Sunday at his New Rochelle home. He was connected to the family of Irish patriot Robert Emmet and was among the oldest active members of the New York bar.
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New York
Richard Stockton Emmet
New Rochelle
Brother of Carrie Nation Dies in Kansas City Reach
J. W. Moore aged 74 longtime live stock commission man and brother of reformer Carrie Nation died at his home in Kansas City Sunday from heart disease.
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Kansas City, Mo
J. W. Moore
Livestock Commission
Carrie Nation
Gypsy Elephant Kills Keeper Near Valdosta
Gypsy the elephant at Morris Nickle Plate Show killed keeper James O’Rourke six miles from Valdosta after a train wreck at Tifton. The elephant was shot dead after pursuing the man, whose body was taken to Valdosta for burial. O’Rourke, of New Orleans, leaves a wife and family.
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Savannah
Gypsy
Morris
Chicago
Valdosta
James O'Rourke
Tifton
O'Rourke
O’rourke
New Orleans
Congress Prepares for Short Session and Trust Debate
Washington reports senators and representatives arriving ahead of a weeklong session. President to confer with leaders on his message with little legislation expected beyond appropriation bills. Speaker Henderson says the trust issue may require a constitutional amendment as the sole approach.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Washton
Congress
Henderson
Stanton Mine Readies Resumption After Water Cleared
The Stanton mine of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Co in Wilkesbarre is cleared of water and will resume operations in a few days. Water flooded lower workings during March high water, but pumping restored the mine. The colliery employs 700 men and boys and will add 700 tons to daily output.
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Wilkesbarre
Stanton
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Co
War ships gathering in the Caribbean fleet
Washington reports the largest American fleet assembling in the Caribbean. Over 50 warships and more than 15,000 sailors prepare for war games, signaling U.S. strength under the Monroe Doctrine and its stance on potential interoceanic canal projects.
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Washington
Caribbean Sea
America
Fire at Ashland docks claims three lives
Ashland Wisconsin Nov 24 three men died in a fire that destroyed the Wisconsin Central ore docks Saturday. Those who jumped into the bay were rescued or swam ashore while many workers and onlookers escaped flames and found safety.
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Ashland
Wis
Wisconsin Central
Locomotive Boiler Explosion Kills One at Thompson
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on November 24 a locomotive boiler exploded at Thompson on the Monongahela division of the Pennsylvania railroad. One trainman John Markovisch of Duquesne was killed and seven others were seriously injured.
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Pittsburg
Thompson
Monongahela
Pennsylvania Railroad
John Markovisch
Duquesne
British Steamer Damara Sinks Shamrock Off St Johns
The Damara collided with and sank the Shamrock as it entered port at St Johns Newfoundland. The Shamrock carried 500 quintets of cod fish and its crew were rescued by the Damara.
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St. Johns, N. F
Damara
Halifax
Liverpool
Shamrock
One Killed and Several Injured in Spartanburg Wreck
One person killed and several passengers injured when a passenger train collided with freight cars near Spartanburg North Carolina around 2 30 Monday morning. The wreck occurred after the train struck stationary freight cars on the track. Emergency crews reached the scene and transported the injured to local facilities.
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Charlotte
N. C
Spartanberg
An Artist in Disguise in a Rural Sketching Tour
An artist on a sketching tour in a rustic region loses a rubber eraser and asks a farmer's wife for dry bread to erase a mistake. The wife compassionately invites him into the kitchen and offers a hearty bread and butter meal, dismissing concerns about his appearance. The excerpt ends with a brief exchange about leaving work early.
Early 1900s Advertisements and Quips Collage
A fragment from a vintage paper features medical remedies and advertiser claims, humorous quotes, and brief notices. It includes a laxative cure claim for colds, a hotel guest inquiry about two women, a medical advert for dropsy treatment, a Harvard Lampoon quip, a curing claim for Piso’s, social jokes about marriage, and a 10 cent dye promotion.
Four Daily Trains to St Paul Minneapolis via Northwestern
Four daily trains run from Chicago to St Paul and Minneapolis via the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. The North-Western Limited departs Chicago at 9 am 6 30 pm 8 pm and 10 pm with electric lighting and fast schedules. Dining car service and luxurious equipment praised. tickets and pamphlets available from agents or W B Kniskern Chicago. Fond Mother praises her son and quotes Punch on a child's sketches.
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T. Paul-Minneapolis
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Chicago
North - Western Limited
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Illi
Dubuque
Waterloo
Albert Lea
1. C
Propheny and Inducements in the Southwest Warned
Advert reveals free illustrated pamphlets titled Indian Territory Texas Old Mexico Winter Tours Trade Follows the Flag offered by James Barker General Pass and Ticket Agent at the M K and T Ry Saint Louis. The note ends with a charity quote from Buckminster.
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Southwest
Indian Territory
Texas
Old Mexico
James Barker
Gen’s Pass
Tkt
M. K
T. Ry
Wainwright
St. Louis
Doan's Kidney Pills Publicize Free Trial Benefits
An advertisement claims Doan's Kidney Pills ease back and hip pain and swelling, cure urine issues, and relieve insomnia and headaches. Testimonials from Stephen Schaefer and Mrs Appmm Andrews describe dramatic relief after free trials, noting kidney trouble, scarlet fever aftermath, and improved sleep. Jno L Hill reports bladder pain relief.
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Doan
Tr. City, Inc
Stephen Schaefer
Appmm Andrews
Brodhead
Wis
Dean
Jno
L. Hill
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Hot Springs
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Sydney
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Alcazar Music Hall
Miles
Septimus
Pioneer
Krupp
Robert Emmet
Stanton Mine
Europe
AN Ang EL
London
Mary McGinnis
Mayme MacInnes
Philadelphia Press
H. H. Green
Bons
Atlanta
Tommy Backbay
Madam Backbay
Thomas
Harvard Lampoon
J. W. O’brien
Third Ave
Minneapolis, Minn
Chicago Daily News
Putnam
W. L. Douglas
W. L. Pons
Heyl
Douglas
W. i
Brockton
Mass
Buckminister
Doan Idney Fills
aEhroe
Foster-Minavan Co
Buffalo, N
Dean’s Kidney
Post-office
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Winchester
Repeater
Montgomery Ward & CO
Central
Islssiena
A. H. Hangon
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