Coal Strike Talks In New York Loom On Morgan Root Yacht Meeting
New York crowds await a possible breakthrough as Secretary of War Root and J. P. Morgan discuss the coal crisis aboard Morgan’s yacht Corsair then at the Union Club. D H Bacon and Erie’s Thomas participate in later talks while Wilkesbarre observers present diverse views on strike prospects.
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New York
New York City
War Root
J. P. Morgan
Union Club
Root
Washington
Mr. Morgan
D. H. Bacon
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Thomas
Erie Railroad
Fifth-avenue
T. C. Platt
Senator Pratt
New Jersey
Quiet at Wilkesbarre as mine strike nears week’s end
Wilkesbarre October 11 quiet under arming as the mine workers strike closes its week. Troops limited activity while coal shipments continue in small volume. A stockade on Ninth Regiment grounds to serve as a prison for arrestees. Officials seek to hold suspects without bail pending civil authority. Union lawyers challenge the legality. Federal troops may be sought. state guards express readiness. President Mitchell arrived from New York and offered no comment.
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New York
E. B. Thomas
The
Erie Railroad
Quay
Pratt and Penrose
Thomas
Civic Federation
United Mine Workers of America
Associated Press
Odell
Platt
Penrose
Peet
Delaware, Wanna & Western Railroad
David Wilcoxesterday
Arguns
Oor Oemeek
United States
Circuit Court of the United States
Pennsylvania
Newbury
Eretary Root
J. F. Morgan
North River
Root
Mr. Morgan
Union Club
Morgan
D. H. Bacon
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Eee Om
Erie
Ve Club
Organ
Bacon
John Markle
Wilkesbarre
Ninth Regiment
Bougherty
National Guard
Mitchell
Appeal for Aid to Striking Miners by AFL Executive Council
The American Federation of Labor through its executive council issued an appeal to the public for financial and moral support for striking miners. The message emphasizes aid and solidarity, with continuation noted on page 6.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Dinner to the Prince Washington reception for Siam crown prince
The Siam crown prince Chow Fa Maha Vajeiravudh and his suite arrived in Washington by special train and met President Roosevelt at the White House. Cabinet members and military aides attended a brief five minute audience. Secretary Hay hosted a dinner with dignitaries and Siamese officials, including toast to the King of Siam and the U.S. president.
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Chow Fa Maha Vajeiravudh
Crown Prince
Siam
Arlington Hotel
Second
United States Cavalry
White House
Roosevelt
Hay
Wilson
Hitchcock
Payne
Cortelyou
Bingham
Arlington
Robert 8. Clark
Ninth Infantry
United States
Prince Chakrabongee
Rajavalodh
E. H. Loftus
Legation
Henry Payne
Tmaster
James Ilson
Agriculture
George Dewey
United States Navy
George L. Gillespie
United States Army
David J. Hill
Alvey A. Adee
Herbert E. D. Peirce
George B. Cortelyou
W. W. Rockhill
Bureau of American Republics
Henry White
E. V. Morgan
Theodore A. Bingham
National Association of Local Preachers Meet Opens in Philadelphia
The forty fifth annual gathering of the National Association of Local Preachers of the Methodist Episcopal Church began in Philadelphia with clergymen from across the country and two from England Charles Heap Caldershaw Rockdale and Thomas Walker Southfield Bolton in attendance. Evening addresses featured Rev C B Steemen D D president and others. Monday will see the key officers elected in a contest for president among Rev W J Boswell Rev T L Jones and Rev N U Walker.
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Philadelphia
National Association of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
England
Charles Heap
Caldershaw
Rockdale
Thomas Walker
Southfield
Bolton
C. B. Steemen
D. D
W. J. Boswell
T. L. Jones
New York
N. U. Walker
Wellsville
Famous Assembly Sued In Equity Case In Buffalo
Frederick W. McKee of Pennsylvania files a bill in the United States Circuit Court alleging mismanagement of the Chautauqua Assembly or Chautauqua Institution. He sues for an accounting and seeks to void the society’s actions. The suit sites debts and calls for public remedies.
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Buffalo
United States Circuit Court
Frederick W. McKee
Pennsylvania
Chautauqua Assembly
Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua University
Chautauqua School of Theology
Electric Illumination Dazzles Festival Field Opening Night
Thousands witnessed the final test of electric lights at Festival Field and the horse show arena. The display drew crowds from Washington street, with the grand arch, Roman columns, and the arena glow praised as brilliantly as a permanent structure. Opening ceremonies and attractions are scheduled for tomorrow with parades, horse show, and free entertainment, under city police and fire protection.
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Festival Field
Washington Street
Festival Arch
Temple of Music
Dan Canary
Chemical Company No. 4
William Stehlin
A. E. Ashbrook
Suewe’ Gp
Uni
Phe
Festival Field and Horse Show Prices Noted
The listing describes Festival Field free attractions and its 10 cent admission. The horse show is a separate event with matinee 2 cents, reserved seats 25 cents, and night 50 cents plus reserves. Ticket office for reserved seats is Big Four.
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Big Four
Through Car Service for Horse Show Lines in City
During the Indianapolis fall festival and society horse show period extra through cars will run from terminal to festival field across the river to avoid transfers. Cars will be marked with a front dashboard sign and a pennant in horse show colors. Regular transfer rules apply to riders boarding non designated cars.
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Indianapolis
Street Railway Company
Festival Field
Death notices from Atchison Eureka Springs and Bloomington
Atchison Kansas John M Crowell eighty veteran merchant and three time mayor dies. He served as US post office inspector from 1870 to 188%. Representative John L Sheppard of Texarkana dies at Eureka Springs Arkansas after long illness. Funeral Tuesday Oct MW. Speaker notified but no committee appointed. Bloomington Illinois Charles F Webb longtime Four here and Grand Tour Army Masonic political figure dies.
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Atchison, Kan
John M. Crowell
Atchison
United States Post Office
Frank Crowell
Washington
John L. Sheppard
Texarkana
Tex
Eureka Springs
Ark
Bloomington
Ill
Charles F. Webb
Prohibition Campaign Attacks on McKinley and Roosevelt Stir Indiana Politicians
A state political discussion notes Carrie Nation’s violent Prohibition rhetoric against McKinley and Roosevelt, and cites local figures like Mr. Boles of Madison County. It traces pledge campaigns to vote Prohibition, the risk of diverting Republican votes, and recalls earlier Prohibition attacks on McKinley and the national party organ New Voice.
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Root
Morgan
State Conference of Charities and Correction
J. K. Gowdy
McCaslin
Indiana
Carrie Nation
Boles
Madison County
Odon
Prohibition Party
New Castle
Henry County
William McKinley
Chicago
McKinley
Republic
New Voice
John C.oolley
Prohibitionists
William of
Jolo
Prohibition Party Gains in Public Life Debate
The article discusses voters aligning with the Prohibition party, noting the Democratic and Republican split over McKinley era issues. It predicts possible shifts in party support and questions whether more Democrats than Republicans will join the Prohibition ranks this year.
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William McKinley
Prohibition
Overstreet Campaign Plan Includes Numerous Indianapolis Meetings
The article details preparations for Representative Overstreet to campaign in Indianapolis with Secretary Shaw as principal speaker at Tomlinson Hall on October 2. It outlines tentative itineraries for Oct dates including town halls, clubs, and factory noon meetings in Marion county, with possible remarks by Senator Beveridge and other orators.
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Shaw
Tomlinson Hall
National Republican Congressional Committee
Indianapolis
C. P. Morton Club
Hanna
East End
Republican Club
Geen
Tuxedo
Bridgeport
Clermont
Haughville
R. W. Taylor
Ohio
Taylor
Roberts
Utah
Congress
Cumberland
North Indianapolis
West Indianapolis
Mth
Brightwood
South Side
Mr. Overstreet
Marion County
Beveridge
Bids Opened for Indianapolis Federal Building Contract
Ten bidders ranged from 1115208 to 149700 for installing mechanical and electrical systems in the new Indianapolis Federal building. Louisville firm Joseph McWilliams & Co. submitted the lowest bid of 111028, with competing bids from Kruse Heating Milwaukee 111790 and Sanborn Boston 114000 among others. The award is expected next week. Captain Johnson of Pleasantonville, Ky., the Libby Prison tunnel builder, visited the President with his wife. British Ambassador Sir Michael Herbert arranged for a White House welcome next Monday.
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Washington
Oct
Supervising Architect
Federal
Indianapolis
Joseph McWilliams & Co
Louisville
Charles B. Kruse Heating Company
Milwaukee
J. S. Farrell & Co
Philadelphia
Oes
Captain J. Johnson
Pleasantonville
Henry County
Kentucky
Thomas McKee
Logans
Johnson
Libby Prison
Colonel Rose
Pennsylvania
Michael Herbert
State Department
White House
National Odd Fellows convention ends in New Haven
The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows negro branch wrapped up its national convention in New Haven on October 11. The next biennial gathering is set for Columbus, Ohio, with Philadelphia chosen to house the order’s headquarters. Officers elected include Grand Master J. P. Jones, Deputy Master George Temple, and Grand Treasurer R. M. Smith.
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New Haven
Conn
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Columbus
Philadelphia
J. Peated
Jones
W. Va
George Temple
R. M. Smith
German emigration debate at Colonial Congress shapes policy
Berlin reports two congress sessions debating why Germans emigrate. Emigration viewed as economic driven, with calls to direct migrants to German colonies or Latin America to retain ties. Critics warn US and British destinations absorb Germans, while Africa policy favors development under native participation. Reichstag set for last pre election session amid tariff talk and finance bills.
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Berlin
Colonial Congress
Germany
Tille
United States
Latin America
Title
Bremen
Hamburg
J. K. Victor
Rman
Africa
Develo
Togoland
Bible Critique Roils English Church Congress
At the English Church Congress in London a debate on biblical infallibility erupts. Speakers challenge treating all Bible parts as equally valuable and urge rational teaching to children, arguing revelation is progressive and that the Bible’s moral authority evolves with interpretation. The exchange follows recent tensions after John Kensit’s death.
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English Church Congress
John Kensit
Ee Wee H
Salsbury
Ypworth
Alexander Kirkpatrick
Segue
Cambridge
Edward Gibson
Wells
Macbeth
Shakespeare
A. Short
Harrow
Cromwell
King
Alexander
Christ
French mining strike prompts coal rush to Tyneside
London October 1 reports French mining strike causing a surge of coal orders to Tyneside while American demand has notably diminished. The situation reflects shifting European energy needs as producers adjust output and buyers rethink sourcing amid the ongoing dispute.
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London
Tyneside
France
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