Mitchell Defends Anthracite Labor as Intolerable Conditions
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers issues an address defending miners' conditions in the anthracite fields. He denies a decline in productive capacity, cites government figures of higher pay without coal cost rise, critiques operators, rail freight, and miner fatalities, and calls for arbitration while warning of a new organization if the union is crushed.
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Wilkesbarre
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Pennsylvania
President Mitchells address on anthracite strike and miner wages
The address argues public interest in the anthracite strike, defends miners against accusations of poor conduct, and presents wage and living-cost data. It cites earnings at about 1.42 dollars a day, 147,000 workers, 200 working days yearly, and a 10 percent past concession now offset by higher living costs.
Coal Firms Profiting While Workers Seek Higher Wages
The piece argues coal operators increased mine prices well beyond wage rises, claiming the public bears the burden. Citing government data on coal values from 189 to 190, it notes average mine prices about 1.48 per ton versus higher market values, and a 191 year gain of 27 million dollars, arguing operators can afford higher wages. It cites John Markle's testimony of independent operators as further proof.
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Charles D. Walcott
United States Geological Survey
Olyphant
Coal Trust
John Markle
G. B. Markle Coal Company
Lehigh
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
R. E. Markle
Wilbur
Pennsylvania
Chinese cruiser Kai-Chi exploded in Yangtse river
A Shanghai dispatch reports the Chinese cruiser Kai-Chi wrecked by a terrible explosion in the Yangtse river. The ship sank in about thirty seconds with 18 officers and men killed or drowned. Only two crew members survived.
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London
Central News
Shanghai
Two Trainmen Killed in Iowa Rail Wreck Near Ashton
A Sioux City branch train of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railroad derailed near Ashton, Iowa, killing two trainmen and injuring five seriously while several passengers sustained minor injuries. The mail clerks and a fireman died or were seriously hurt as wreckage piled atop the engine. cause cited as a misplaced switch with high speed. Passengers received medical attention and continued on.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Sioux City
Chicago, St. Paul
Minneapolis
James Erskine
F. E. Weston
Cc. H. Hall
J. 5. Thompson
Fatal Garden Party Fight In Knoxville Philippine Attack
In Knoxville Tennessee on June 22 an attack on the American army in the Philippines led to a brutal garden party brawl. One man, John Kennedy aged 45, was killed and three others are fatally wounded including Lincoln Monday, a discharged regular and survivor of the Balangiga massacre. Alonzo Barger and Charles Hobbs were severely wounded. The fight involved knife wounds and a revolver, sparked by a quarrel over comments about American soldiers in the Philippines.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Philippines
Manila
John Kennedy
Alonzo Barger
Charles Hobbs
Lincoln Monday
Monday
Ninth Infantry
Balangiga
Samar
Barger
Hobbs
Kennedy
Pittsburg Not In It Hartje Bros Deal Fails
Pittsburg will not be represented in a new 35 million strawboard combine chartered under New Jersey law. Hartje Bros were initially part of the proposal but the Pittsburg promoters refused a cash value agreement and Hartje declined alternate terms, ending the deal.
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Pittsburg
the Post
New Jersey
Hartie Bros
Hartie
Milner Takes Oath as Transvaal Governor in Pretoria
Lord Milner was sworn in as British high commissioner and Governor of the Transvaal in Pretoria in a ceremony attended by a large crowd. The event featured hearty cheers and formal salutes as he took the oath.
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Pretoria
Lord Milner
South Africa
Transvaal
Toronto Street Railway Strikes Turn Violent
Toronto war over streetcar service ends in mobs clashing with workers as cars run again under militia protection. Motormen and conductors faced bricks and stones. W H Moore and Motorman Johnson injured. several arrests. Cavalry and Highlanders ordered to the armories. police bolstered to guard cars today.
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Toronto
Ont
Toronto Street Railway
Johnson
Scollard
Yonge
Bloor
Yorkville
King Street West
Queen Street West
Dundas
Yonge Streets
Yonge Street
Destine
King Street
W. H. Moore
Mackenzie
Quigley
Duneas Street
Niagara
Queen's Own
Grenadiers
Silk mill strikers vote to stay home in New Jersey
In Hudson county New Jersey about twelve hundred silk workers, five percent of local mills, met in Weehawken to abstain from work to show solidarity with Paterson strikers. Police prepared to guard mills. Union Hill and North Bergen fortified with 300 special police each. OMAHA report notes Union Pacific machinists and boiler makers will wait for Car Builders union talks before acting.
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New York
Hudson County
New Jersey
Weat Hoboken
Paterson
Groth
Union Hill
N. J
North Bergen
Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific Machinists
Boiler Makers
Labor Temple
Kennedy
Boiler Makers Union
Car Builders’ Union
Survivors of the Roraima Reach New York on Fontabelle
The Fontabelle brought three Roraima survivors to New York from the West Indies on June 2. Giuseppe Lucino Salvador Olelie and Francisco Dangelo, all seamen, spent twenty one days in St Lucia hospital. Also aboard were traveler George Kennan and Prof Angelo Heilprin of the Philadelphia Geographical Society.
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New York
Quebec Line
Fontabelle
West India Islands
Roraima
Guiseppe Lucino
Salvador Olelie
Francisco Dangelo
St. Lucia
George Kennan
Angelo Heilprin
Philadelphia Geographical Society
Agua Dulce Taken By Government Gunboats
Panama June 22. The government gunboat fleet returned at five o clock with news that Agua Dulce had fallen on Thursday June 19 as forces closed in. The report notes the town was captured after cautious river advance and near by government units.
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Panama
Colombia
Agua Dulce
Government Forces Recapture Agua Dulce After Naval Move
About a hundred soldiers previously captured by revolutionary forces under General Herrera rejoined the Liberal army. Agua Dulce fell to government control without resistance. Government gunboats moved up the bay toward the town but fled when fired upon, leaving behind three hundred head of cattle and a sailing vessel loaded with produce.
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Herrera
Agua Dulce
Local Western Union Manager Mor eann Dies in Washington
Morell Marean longtime local manager of the Western Union Telegraph Company in Washington died suddenly at age sixty after a period of illness. A native of Montrose Pennsylvania, he left a widow and four children and was widely known in the telegraphic field for handling duties for the government and the public.
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Morell Marean
Western Union
Washington
Interurban Merger Signals Consolidation of Interests
Speculators cite a likely consolidation of interurban lines into one system controlled by an Indianapolis company. McGowan and McCulloch brokered terminal plans while vague talks on rate and car tax issues continue. observers note filings and alliances point toward a major purchase deal likely benefiting terminal control and future earnings.
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Indianapolis Street Railway
George F. McCulloch
Hugh J. McGowan
McGowan
Board of Works
Indianapolis
McCulloch
Charles Finley Smith
Plainfield
Danville
Albert Lieber
Smith
Lieber
Mr. Smith
No Vote on Meters Delays Gas Company Move
The Indianapolis Gas Company will not seek a customer vote on the meter issue proposed by Councilman McFarland. John R. Pearson says the company has decided its course and will not alter it. An announcement to quit the natural gas business is expected around Sept. 1, risking the city’s bid to block the move via injunction. The city attorney has prepared the complaint to enforce the 1887 franchise obligation to provide gas as long as possible, though the firm says it cannot operate at a loss.
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Indianapolis
John R. Pearson
Hastings
McFarland
Lkely
Father Camillus marks fiftieth priestly anniversary
In Cleveland on June 22 the Rev. Father Camillus O B M celebrated his fiftieth anniversary of priesthood at St Josephs Church. The Rev Father Ambrose from Indianapolis attended the services.
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Cleveland
Father Camillus
St. Joseph's Church
Father Ambrose
Indianapolis
Coronation week opens with sunshine and royal pageantry in London
London rejoices as coronation week begins with clear skies and festive mood. King Edward's health is confirmed good despite rumors, while the nation plans grand processions, foreign dignitaries arrive, and crowds crowd streets under illuminated arches and flags. The German envoy Count Von Waldersee and the Duke and Duchess of Aosta attend dinners with Field Marshal Roberts as preparations intensify.
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London
Empire
Edward
Alexandra
Windsor
Windsor Castle
Royal Gardens
Buckingham Palace
Hyde Park
Mansion House
Kensington Gardens
Crystal and
Alexandra Palaces
Great Britain
Count von Waldersee
Duke
Duchess of
Aosta
Italy
Lord Roberts
Earl Roberts
South Africa
China
William
Lord Lansdowne
Westminster Abbey
Meen Alexandra
Windsor Park
Alexandra Park
Unruly crowds disrupt parade amid royal health rumors
A riotous scene broke up a torchlight parade and a military church procession required water hoses to scatter the crowd. In London rumors about King Edward's health circulated, with Sir Francis Knollys denying any truth to the reports from Windsor Castle.
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London
Edward
Francis Knollys
Francis
Windsor Castle
Divekeepers killed in Kentucky fight leaves two dead
In Cabin Hollow near Middlesboro, Kentucky, a feud between rival divekeepers led to a fatal clash. Henry and James Shackelford were killed and Smith Overton was wounded. reports say Luke Hopper and Henry Miller operated the other saloon. No arrests yet and further trouble anticipated. Timothy Partin later fatally injured. another man mortally wounded. A renewed fight was reported without additional casualties.
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Middlesboro
Cabin Hollow
Henry
James Shackelford
Smith Overton
Shackelfords
Luke Hopper
Henry Miller
Hopper
Shackelford
Overton
St James Hotel collapses in Dallas. many feared buried
The St James Hotel in Dallas collapsed at 2 am trapping about twenty guests. Official counts show one dead and three injured recovered with thirteen in the ruin. fire and police departments plus volunteers continue rescue efforts as the three story building on Murphy Street faces collapse aftermath.
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Dallas
Tex
St. James
Zens
J. Fife
James Nolan
Nolan
Fletcher
St. James Hotel
Murphy
Main
Commerce
Manile Cholera Reports and Testimony on Tayabas
Manila June 22 Cailles a former insurgent general says he agrees with Malvar and will testify about conditions in Tayabas province before the board investigating Maj Gardener s cruelty charges. Cholera toll rises with 1936 cases and 1240 deaths. Senor Villegas sentenced to twenty years for oath violations to the United States.
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Manila
Cailles
Cornelius Gardener
Tayabas
Luzon
Gardener
Callles
Malvar
Senor Villegas
Santo Tomas
United States
Taft Rampolla talks delay in publication of Vatican reply
Rome June 2 The Vatican reply from Cardinal Rampolla to Taft’s presentation on Philippine church matters is translated into English but Taft withholds publication to avoid jeopardizing negotiations He has sent the reply to a cardinals committee for review and expects results soon Taft plans to answer Rampolla next Wednesday San Francisco June 22 Maj Gen Lloyd Wheaton arrives from the Philippines aboard the Sherman in quarantine and reports good health but fatigue from service He left Manila in January 1898 and has since led a district with strong executing duties.
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Rome
Cardinal Rampolla
William H. Taft
Philippine Islands
Vatican
Taft
Rampolla
Committee of Cardinals
Philippines
Kew
Rampolia
San Francisco
Lloyd Wheaton
United States
Sherman
Islands
General Wheaton
Manila
Week in Congress Recursion on Cuban Reciprocity Seems Dead
Washington June 22 The Senate week will focus on odds and ends of legislation as Republicans abandon Cuban reciprocity hopes. Quay may seek to discharge Territories from the omnibus state hood bill while not pressing action. Meantime bills on forest protection and pure food face limited debate with no final passage anticipated this session.
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Washington
Senate
Quay
Committee On ‘Territories
Congress
Bate
Burton
Appalomoun Range
Stewart
Penrose
Committee On Appropriations
Sone
House
House Leaders Expect Full Week Ahead as Sine Die Near
Washington June 2 The House leaders anticipate a full week next as the present session nears adjournment on July 8. No sine die resolution yet, but final adjournment date fixed. Republicans expected to pass the session with a solid vote. The week to be consumed by conference reports on appropriations and disputed measures between the Houses.
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Washington
House
Congress
Dill
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MR. Mitchell
Mitchell
Ess
Ennsylvania
Wales
United Mine Workers’ Organization
Yang-Tse River
Iowa
Knoxville, Tenn
New Strawboard Trust
Clude
Hartje
Martinique
Interurban
Dianapolis Company
M’gowan
George F. M'Culloch
Indianapolis Gas Company
Kentucky
Texas
the Fire and Police Departments
Citi
Philippine
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