Settlement Slow in Strike Commission Hearings
Scranton Nov 18 The coal strike commission hears proceedings dragging, with nonunion miners asking to be heard. Attorneys for nonunion workers seek recognition of grievances, potentially adding a new feature to the inquiry. Mitchell and MacVeagh clash over union discipline and responsibility as the commission considers witnesses and witnesses for the Tillota and other coal regions. The nonunion miners file a 2,000-name claim and demands for pay raises, minimum tonnage pay, and freedom from union wage agreements, warning that any deal could jeopardize their livelihoods.
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Scranton
Penn
Roosevelt
Wayne MacVeagh
MacVeagh
Mitchell
Mr. MacVengsh
Con Companion
Mitchel
Cme
T. W. Davis
Saginaw, Mich
Michigan Coal Operators’ Association
Nonunion
John T. Lenahan
Joseph O’brien
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
United Mine Workers of America
Gompers Probe Sparks AFL Contention With Shaffer
New Orleans November 18 saw a clash at the AFL convention as a resolution demanded an investigation into President Samuel Gompers. Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association pressed for inquiry while Gompers denied bad faith. The resolution was referred to a five member committee amid widespread anticipation.
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New Orleans
Samuel Gompera
American Federation of Labor
Theodore Shaffer
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Tin and Steel Workers
United States Steel Company
Amalgamated
Gompora
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Frank Sargent
Brotherhood of
Amalgamated Association
Gompers
J. P. Sheridan
Shaffer
Wilson
Agard
Shortdan
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Wheeling
W. Va
Mr. Shaffer
Mr. Gompers
Sheridan
President Gompers
Germany is Favored in Samoa Arbitration Decision
Washington reports full text of King Oscar I's arbitration ruling on Samoa deeds from 1899. Berlin dominated the decision, finding British and American actions in Samoa overstep limits, and holding the U.S. and Britain responsible for losses. Also notes earthquakes in Utah and other local incidents.
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Washington
London
Berlin
King Oscar I
Samoa
United States
Great Britain
Tia
Mataafa
Philadelphia
Trafic
Jonsen
Collision kills one and injures many in streetcar crash
Chicago reports a fatal streetcar freight collision at Western Avenue involving a 42-car Western avenue electric train and a Chicago, Burlington and Quincy freight train. One man killed instantly and a dozen injured, including children and women. Debris, ambulances, and police at scene.
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Chicago
Western Avenue
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Markets capture mixed cattle and grain quotes across regions
Cattle bids range from good to poor with feeder and weaned stock prices noted. Wheat and corn futures appear mixed with No 2 corn and No 2 wheat quotes, while hogs and sheep show varied demand. Regional listings include prices for steers, heifers, bulls, calves, and lambs with numerous farm and market terms across multiple locales.
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Chicago
Tunis
Ehylon Henry
Henry
Clayeland
Carter
Cote
EL MD Bedi
Soa Fevilers
Kherp
Lambe Tapiambe
Tugle TA
Yenpllnine
Wwe
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Sident Mitchell
Germany
King Oscar
England
America
East Lakes City
Utah
Pine Valley
Washington County
Bedford
Ind
Owens Bakery
Jim Higgins
Gil McDonald
Ed Gunn
McDonald
John Sears
Thin City
McDonalds
Grover Gete
Norfolk
Grover Cleveland
Hack Bay Guming Club
Cleveland
St. Petersburg
Utica
N. Y
James Sherman
Congress
New York State
Cape
Indianapolis
John Mruehle
Frank Hall
Philippine Gazetteer
Philippine Islands
Bureau of Insular Affairs
War Department
Philippines
New York
Nigarmakers
Tampa
Stirikers
Central Federation of Later
Prea Idi Roosevelt
National Federation of Labor
Bankers’ Trust
Lansing
Mich
National Grange
Aaron Jones
Grange
Bankers! Trust
Insana
Prince Edward
Prince Edward of
Saxe Weimar
General Miles
Macilia
Miles
Newark
George
Valpiraléo
Deep River
William Bixby
Henry White
Gan
Prine Heath
St. Bolle
Shien
Mogs
He Gora
Zinlged
Ats
Loknetke
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