Joyful Triumph as Anthracite Strikers End Strike
News from Philadelphia reports a nation wide jubilation as Wilkesbarre mine workers end the strike. Demonstrations flourish in Shenandoah Mahanoy City and Panther Creek valley with crowds cheering John Mitchell. Pumps and mine preparations resume while output remains well below normal for months as unions pledge care for discharged workers.
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Philadelphia
Wilkesbarre
Schuylkill
Shenandoah
Mahanoy City
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
John Mitchell
Panther Creek
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Camp
the Convention
Miners
Cos
Philadel& Reading Coal and Iron Company
Soran
Striking Anthracite Workers Return to Jobs in Shenandoah
News that the strike was declared off reached Shenandoah at noon. Bells and factory whistles rang, crowds filled the streets, and mine workers hurried to return to work after months of idle time. The Eighteenth Regiment Band led a parade through town, cheered by onlookers as decorations and relief spread through Mahanoy City and surrounding fields.
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Shenandoah
Mahanoy
Ruti
Eighteenth Regiment
Scranton Mines Strike Ends No Public Demonstration Seen
In Scranton on October 21 groups of miners awaited news from Wilkes-Barre as the strike ended. The report brought quiet gratification and expectations that nonunion workers will be a small minority on Thursday morning. Some out-of-town workers return home while a few assault-led employees will not be rehired. Engineers and other mine staff are authorized to return to work to ready the mines for resumption.
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Scranton
Wilkesbarre
Tendent Rose
Delaware & Company
John Markle
Mitchell
Committee On Resolutions
Theodore Roosevelt
United States of America
Pennsylvania
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
John M. Wilson
E. W. Parker
George Gray
E. E. Clark
Thomas H. Watkins, Jr
Bishop J. L. Spalding
Carroll D. Wright
John Mitchell Day to Be Celebrated
Wilkesbarre region reports show widespread celebrations to mark the end of the strike. The main event centers on October 1 as the second anniversary of the 10 percent wage increase victory. President Mitchell has multiple invitation offers but will wait to see if arbitration needs him.
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Wilkesbapre
John
Mitchell
Arbitration Commission
Mine inspectors report most collieries ready to resume
Mine inspectors Stein and Brennan from the Sixth and Eighth districts report after surveying many mines that most are in good condition to resume operations. Stein notes several bets highly gaseous due to coal displacements in main transport. fire bosses must exercise extraordinary care and follow precautionary instructions. Richardson, Oak Hill and Little in lower districts remain not ready for many weeks.
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Mahanoy City
Stein
Brennan
Richardson
Oak Hill
Little
Return of striking miners shifts in Pottsville area
Pottsville report states many miners who left the region during the strike have returned home. It is claimed that a portion of the 90 strikers who found work at the Baldwin locomotive plant resumed residence in the area as the labor disruption softened.
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Pottsville
Baldwin Loco
Troops to Stay in Coal Regions as Strikes Continue
In Harrisburg Gov Stone said Pennsylvania National Guard will remain in the coal strike region as long as necessary and will be withdrawn gradually, with seventy five men quitting since Saturday and returning to coal areas.
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Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Stone
Pennsylvania National Guard
Operators Pleased as Coal Strike Ends in New York
In New York on Oct 21 news spread that the coal strike had ended. Reading president Baer and other operators voiced relief and confidence workers would return by week’s end. Baer noted no action at the weekly meeting beyond discussing litigation connected to Hearst. he hinted shipments could resume quickly if miners return Thursday.
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New York
Baer
Reading
Truesdale
Fowler
Olyphant
Markie
Roosevelt
Thomas
Erie Railroad Board of Directors
Mr. Baer
Wm. R. Hearst
Philadelphia
MR. Wilson
W. B. Wilson
Mitchell
National Organization
United Mine Workers of America
United States
Riss Coe Ae Sareee
Coal Prices Fall as Dealers Cut Rates in New York
In New York on Oct 21 buyers found retail coal prices tumbling from the prior week. Domestic sizes sold near or below the schedule $15 a ton, with many dealers offering as low as $12. Anthracite could drop to $8 or even $7 within a week, soft coal much cheaper than the $1.50 schedule, swelling to about 4.5 a ton. Roads planned to rush anthracite to market as miners return, with Readings near 10,000 cars sidetracked and rail staff recalled to resume coal transport.
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New York
Philadelphia & Reading
Jersey Central
Coal Stocks Depleted as Retailers Hold Limited Supplies
Chicago report notes local anthracite exhausted for wholesalers and retailers showing only 100 to 180 tons each where any. Ice of anthracite priced at 13 to 15 dollars. bituminous prices steady for a month. Pocahontas smokeless at 7 dollars. Indiana block Illinois coal at 1.50. Maryland smokeless retail at 6.50.
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Chicago
Pocahontas
Indiana
Illinois
Maryland
Rare Sewing Up of Severed Heart Ventricle Performed in New York
Bellevue Hospital surgeons performed a rare operation sewing shut a severed left ventricle in Annie Kingsley after she was stabbed by her husband. The team, led by two surgeons with fifteen observers, exposed the pearl and faced a very severe wound to control bleeding and save her life.
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New York
Bellevue Hospital
Annie Kingsley
Woman survives stabbing after six stitches during heart beat
Mrs Kingsley separated from her husband three months ago. He confronted her and stabbed her when she refused to return home. She received six stitches and was dressed. doctors expect recovery after the wound was treated. The husband fled but was captured hours later.
Coal Strike Ends After Arbitration Hope Is Backed
The coal strike ends as the convention adopts a plan to submit disputes to a named commission. Leaders urge acceptance of Roosevelt's arbitration proposal, with Mitchell asking delegates to vote in unity. Resolutions favor eight hour shifts for under twenty one and a return to work for engineers and pumpmen.
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Labor
Mitchell
Wilkesbarre
Arbitration Commission
J. J. Curran
Mine Workers’ Convention
John Mitchell
Arbitration Commission Meet on Friday Post Coal Strike End
President Roosevelt convenes the arbitration commission Friday to begin hearings on the anthracite coal strike, following a Wilkes-Barre miners convention decision. Mitchell and Wilson signaled the end of the strike, and officials outline the commission’s initial steps, locations, and open hearing considerations.
United Irish League of America elects officers at Boston
John H. Finnerty of Chicago was unanimously re elected president for the coming year. John O Callaghan and T B Fitzpatrick of Boston were chosen secretary and treasurer. Hugh J McGowan of Indianapolis was named a member of the national committee.
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Boston
John H. Finnerty
Chicago
United Irish League of America
John O'Callaghan
T. B. Fitzpatrick
Hugh J. McGowan
Indianapolis
Treaties of Alliance State Department Without Information
The State Department has no official information about secret alliance treaties among South and Central American nations that could affect the United States or the Isthmus of Panama. It notes such agreements may exist from past decades but none have impacted U.S. interests so far. The piece also mentions Chile, Colombia, and Argentina influencing regional disputes and lists contemporary visits by U S figures in Washington.
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Washington
State Department
South
Central America
United States
Panama
McLain
Casey
Chile
Colombia
Chili
Indiana Inventors Win Patents Across varied Fields
Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WASHINGTON October 21 Indiana inventors were granted patents today listing Galbert Bolser Indianapolis burial vault Julius Cook and J M Pomerville Michigan City electric heater for dental purposes Emil R Draver Winchester dust Tollsutars Benjamin F Grandstar Peru weather strip William W Grier Goshen printing cylinder Howard L Hix Frankfort brick cutting machine Bryant K Hussey Indianapolis steam heater Henry B Morris Michigan City making chair seats Paul H White Indianapolis steam engine Ira F Wood Galveston hub attaching device.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Indiana
Galbert Bolser
Indianapolis
Julius Cook
J. M. Pomerville
Michigan City
Emil R. Draver
Winchester
Benjamin F. Grandstar
Peru
William W. Grier
Goshen
Howard L. Hix
Frankfort
Bryant K. Hussey
Henry B. Morris
Paul H. White
Ira F. Wood
Galveston
National W C T U re-elects officers at Portland convention
President Mrs. Lilian M N Stevens and other National W C T U officers are re-elected at the Portland Me convention. Mrs Mary H Hunt reports progress in scientific temperance instruction with over 26 000 children under education laws. Resolutions push woman suffrage, condemn mob violence, praise coal settlement, oppose child labor. Lady Henry Somerset and Rev Sanders bid farewell to the gathering.
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Portland
Lilian M. N. Stevens
Mary H. Hunt
Massachusetts
United Arase
Henry Somerset
Lady Somerset
Mr. Sanders
General orders name GAR appointments at Philadelphia HQ
Gen Thomas J Stewart commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic issues general orders naming John Schail adjutant general at Norristown Charles Burrows quartermaster from New Jersey and J E Holcomb assistant adjutant general from Philadelphia assigned to duty at Independence Hall Philadelphia with headquarters established there.
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Harrisburg
Thos. J. Stewart
Grand Army of the Republic
John Schail
Norristown
Charles KR. Burrows
Riment
New Jersey
J. E. Holcomb
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Residence of Senator Davis Burns in Bloomington
The home of George P. Davis in Bloomington was destroyed by fire. The dwelling, built by his late father Senator David Davis, incurred a loss of $50,000, fully insured.
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Bloomington
George P. Davis
David Davis
When Nature's Supply Falls and Eagle Brand Milk Rises
Fragmentary note describes Eagle Brand Condensed Milk as cow milk adapted for infants. Mentions an infant in England showing steady weight gain amid supply issues. No clear event or date. reads as a brief health or product mention.
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Borden
England
Indiana Poised for Notre Dame Game After Purdue De Pauw Win
Indiana showcases improved form after the De Pauw clash and eyes a strong home victory against Notre Dame at Jordan Field. Quarterback Shackelton recovers from a back injury and is expected to contribute. Railsback faces lingering cold but should play. Bryan nears return from a leg injury as Indiana prepares for a top effort in the final home game.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana
Notre Dame
Jordan Field
Shackelton
Railsback
Bryan
Purdue Freshmen Elect Officers After Bitter Fight
Purdue University Purdue freshman class elects officers led by Rud W. Rusterholtz as president with W. W. Taggart as vice president and Edith Griggs as secretary. The piece notes sabre drill leadership, football injuries, upcoming Illinois juniors game, and military corps promotions and school for cadets led by Captain Ira L. Reeves.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Purdue
Rud W. Rusterholtz
R. C. Patterson
W. W. Taggart
Edith Griggs
L. E. Rush
W. D. Hamilton
Miss Jones
R. D. Nutting
Rusterholtz
Gregory
Joseph Collins
Northampton
Mass
Ira L. Reeves
Purdue Military Corps
D. Johnson
A. L. Hall
Leutenants
Walter Voile
E. Berthold
W. W. Benger
E. T. Grube
W. H. Stillwell
R. J. Seominay
A D. Waldron
C. C. Stauffer
H. Rritt
Alpha P. Jamison
Jamison
New Treatment Promises Breakthrough Cure Claims
Advertisement touts a free trial of a new method by Dr Lipes claiming to cure heart and lung disorders kidney stomach skin and nervous system diseases, asserting it displaces traditional cures and offers dramatic results.
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der. Lipes
Lines
Lipes
De Pauw Alpha Chi Omega marks seventeenth anniversary
Grange Greencastle Ind Oct 21 Alpha chapter of Alpha Chi Omega celebrates 17th anniversary as the first formed in the fraternity. Reception at home last night and an afternoon visit to Brazil by Miss Helen Birch and Miss Lucy Andrews. National convention set for Evanston next week. Professor Chen of the University of Peking gave an address on student life in China at Y M C A and Y W C A meetings.
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Indianapolis Journal
Greencastle
Ind
Alpha Chi Omega
de Pauw
Evanston
New England Conservatory
Champaign
Ann Arbor
Meadeville
Brazil
Helen Birch
Lucy Andrews
Elizabeth Lockridge
Raeburn Cowger
Monticello
Kelle Johnson
Carthage
Susie Rainier Chalmers
Jessie Guild
Medaryville
Pearl Shaw
Sardinia
Cora Hamilton
Greensburg
Chen
University of Peking
China
Wabash High Cancels Football Game With Fairmount Academy
Wabash High School canceled its football game with Fairmount Academy scheduled for next Saturday by long distance call. The Wabash Ranger gave no reason, disappointing players and faculty after a season opening tie at home.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fairmount
Ind
Wabash
Fairmount Academy
Shaw Criticises Hill At Milwaukee Speech Theater
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw spoke to a large audience at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee under the Republican congressional campaign committee. He criticized former Senator David B. Hill for favoring government ownership of coal mines, saying it would cost the government 3 percent more to run than private owners. Shaw planned to speak again tomorrow night elsewhere.
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Milwaukee
Wils
Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Pabst
National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Shaw
David B. Hill
Hill
Eee
Grover Cleveland Responds To Tammany Hall Invite
New York dispatch reports Grover Cleveland has sent a letter in reply to Tammany Hall inviting him to attend a mass meeting where David B. Hill will speak for Bird 8 Coler. The letter will be read at the meeting. In Rochester the Democratic state campaign opened with Hill delivering the keynote address amid focus on the coal strike and Saratoga platform.
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New York
Tammany Hall
Grover Cleveland
David B. Hill
Bird
Coler
Rochester
N. Y
Him
Saratoga
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