Great March to Lattimer Massacre Scene Shocks Mine War
Minute by minute account of a 1897 mass march to Lattimer Pennsylvania. Nearly two thousand strikers women and workers moved from McAdoo Audenried Jeannette Hometowns to halt Calvin Purses Co collieries. Sheriff deputies faced crowds as violence and tension rose. no workers reported to the mines. Officials considered calling in troops as the day stretched toward evening.
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Haatetan
Lattimer
Calvin Purses & Co
McAdod
Audenried
Jeaneville
Hasseton
Sine
Burwood
Jeddo
Freeland
Upper Tanigh
McAdoo
Sheriff Harvey
Trey Ted
Es” Jones
Countera
Lattimer Publi Road
Um Cuilleries
Biest
Banys
Mermes
Blige Aid
Depubles
Sherif
Teres
Xids
Rome
Battliner
Sherif Marvey
Gebla
Shenandoah
Harrisburg
Woapekate
Stone
Scranton
Oet
Pha
Pennsylvania
National Guard
Sherif Harve
Luserne
Weather predictions for Topeka Journal Saturday 1900
Partly cloudy tonight with possible shower in the southwest portion. Sunday will be fair and much colder with a brisk northwest wind.
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Kansas
Southwest Pation
Brick Northwest
Lattimer Strike Sparks Mining Action In Pa
Readable fragments note 3000 marchers heading to Lattimer amid mine closures. Reports cover court actions, mine safety, and government moves. Mentions Pardes of Pardes Co suspending work, national guard involvement, and broader labor news across the period.
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Witetle
Shamokin
North Franklin
Trevorton
Deena
Centralia
Peculating on the Cabinet in Salisbury era
British ministerialists debate next cabinet makeup as Conservative majority appears assured. Salisbury silent on targets while Lansdowne eyed for war portfolio. Marlborough unlikely for Ireland. Hanbury favored for admiralty. Chamberlain’s power struggle deepens amid Irish politics and internal party splits.
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London
Associated Press
Lord Saliebury
Peer Aish
Bng
Marquis of Lansdowne
Mr. Chamberlain
War Office
Lord Roberts
Lam Wolseley
Ge Bir Evelyn Wood
Marlborough
Lord Landadowns
Duke of Marlborough
Lord Leutenancy
Ireland
Earl Cadogan
Gerald Balfour
Lord Salisbury
Foreign Office
Portfoli
Admiralty
Robert William Hanbury
George Hamilton
Peritetio Oaly
Che Kari
Sethorne
Chamberlain
Walter Long
Board of Agriculture
Salisbury
Prewmler
J. Stanhope
Burnley
Stanhope
Cecil Tihodes
House of Commons
Chaimberlain
Abel Thomas
East Carmarthenshire
England
Charles Stewart Parnell
Trish
The
Freeman's Journal
Galway
Dublin
Healer
Laxue
Londonderry
Duke of
Joba
Ios
Dubliners and Queens in a Tangle Over Courtly Duties
A fragmentary report recalls Dublin civic pageantry when Victoria received Dublin keys amid humiliation for Lawrence Carew who faced defeat in College Green. It notes Carew's party attendance sparked opposition and a South Meath nomination due to a technicality. It also cites an interview with former Queen Natalie of Servia blaming royal dismissals on malicious framing and palace intrigues in Belgrade.
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Dublin
Victoria
Ube
Audi
Lawrence Carew
College Green Divie
Doblin
Healey
Carew
South Meath
The
Free Lance
Natalie of
Servia
Villa
San Sebastian
Stitt
Belgrade
Peter
Natalia
Draga
Big Jump in Pork Prices Hits Chicago Market
Chicago pork futures surged Oct 6 to a new high as traders pushed prices upward from opening at 14.15 to 19. and then to 30 as shorts covered. Sir Thomas Lipton reportedly accumulated 73,900 barrels and additional 40,000 barrels remain unsettled, signaling tight supplies and strong buying pressure.
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Chicago
Thomas Lipton
Shorts
Residence plan for Transvaal president outlined in Brussels
Lorenzo Marques reports Kruger’s grandson Flot will mail on October 10 to arrange a residence deed for the former Transvaal president in Brussels. The former president is expected to sail soon on the Dutch cruiser Gelderland, a few days later.
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Lorenzo Marques
Kruger
Flot
Transvaal
Gelderland
Money 18 Plenty Amidstead Markets and Events
London reports abundant capital supply with cheap advances below 2 percent despite uneven New York and continental exchange conditions. Optimism prevails on gold shipments and silver payment activity tied to Indian government purchases. Brokers favor election results and Far East politics while consoles stay firm and railroads draw investment interest. Grand Trunks show steady but cautious activity.
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London
New York
Stock Exchange
Far East
Senator Wellington to Speak in Kansas and More
Senator George L Wellington arrives in Kansas to deliver three speeches under Democratic direction. Mack Tove met with James Lewis of the Populist committee to arrange visits to Independence October 9 Ark City October 11 and Wellington. Wellington, formerly Republican, criticized McKinley era Imperial Hatle tendencies and now campaigns for the Democrats. Dawson notes a wave and Taublingenn hall closures at the rice hall per admin orders from Ottawa. Beatrice posits a $1.00 day and McKinney carry Nebraska with Bryan club backing. Rochester reports Mindich nominated in the Thirty-fourth district. Atlanta records a mayoral victory by 158 over four candidates in a 7,000+ vote. Leadville notes snowfall and cooler weather with 49 F high.
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George L. Wellington
Maryland
Kansas
Mack Tove
James Lewis
Populst Committee
Independence
Arkaheus City
Wellington
McKinsey Admin
Democrats
Democrats National Committee
Parsons Loses In State Asylum Site Ruling
The Supreme Court sustains a board of charities injunction blocking Parsons from accepting deed offers for a new state asylum site in Clay County. It finds the locating committee exceeded its powers by not setting a fixed site price and that the board must condemn land through proper channels. The decision hinges on whether the committee could bar further actions and fix land value, with the ruling noting the committee’s duties ended once a site was chosen.
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Masketon
Wperatorn
Rie
Parsons
Supreme Court
Unksimous Gecinlon
Astriét Curt
Clay County
Cvitt
Board of Charities
Parnonn
Kote
I8sl
State Institut
Stat
Atttorney
Justice Smith
Legislative Committee
Iiistess
State Board of Public Works
Pest House Cash
City of
Kansas City
Brono Hobbs
Court of Common Pleas
Sara City
Fragmented legal notices from Wyandotte and Atchison cases
OCR reads as a list of court items and errors from multiple Kansas counties. Names include Johnston, Grimes, Smith, Hornaday, and C Cooley versus Noyes. Mentions error corrections and dismissals across counties with references to district and appellate courts.
Cockran to Speak in Topeka Under Democratic Committee
Bourks Cockran, the famed New York orator, arrives in Topeka by special train this afternoon. He will address the audience in the Auditorium under the auspices of the Democratic state committee, likely reaching the hall shortly after 8. Doors open at 715.
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Bourks Cockran
New Yorke
Topeke
Reserved seats on platform for Ye and Leedy event
Ex governor John Ye and Leedy will preside at a gathering with 20 delegates. Cochran will be introduced by David Overmyer as a noted orator travels in a private car. Delegations from Wales Lake Hosaville Richland and St Marva expected.
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Sdeaeaton
John Ye
Leedy
Ae Cochran
David Overmyer
New Chinese Capital Plan Reported Amid Shifting Fortunes
London dispatches note Lord Salisbury accepted German proposals while reports from Shanghai cite a Japanese consul telegram about a Chinese imperial edict. It details moving the imperial palace site within Si-Ngan and orderly arrangements for the journey, signaling a cautious transition in Qing capital politics.
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London
Lord Salisbury
Presa
Germany
Lastitote
Chinesae
Fortien
Shanghai
Tal
Chang-An
Derm
China
Shen Si
Si-Ngan
Three Hours Fight Reported in London Dispatch
A fragmentary London dispatch datelined Friday reports a three hour battle or confrontation. The details are incomplete with unclear parties, location, or outcome, but the text indicates a prolonged clash followed by unspecified conclusions.
Cider Smith and Weather Bureau Predict Cold Week Ahead
Weather forecast from Cider Smith and the weather bureau men foresees cold and stormy conditions through the coming week. Expect weaker winds and rain in the near term as alerts are issued based on the latest proposition.
To Meet Teddy It Carries a Number of Republican Leaders
A report notes a delegation or gathering featuring Republican leaders accompanying a figure named Teddy. The article highlights the presence of multiple party leaders and suggests notable political backing or endorsement within the event.
Roosevelt to Speak in Coliseum Tonight in Chicago
A campaign train heading to DeKalb, Illinois, escort includes Colonel Issac Ellwood’s party and members of the Republican central committee. Governor Roosevelt will address the Coliseum crowd in Chicago tonight after a midday stop.
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Coliseum
Chicago
Bera
DeKalb
Til
Lobert
Kerenn
Bew
Derry
Lowe Amt
Republican State Central Committee
Basiliow Club
Roosevelt
Postponed Event Leaves Thousands in Limbo
The crowd had gathered for a major event but delays and disorganization forced postponement until next Saturday. Tickets will be valid then as organizers cited worsening weather and safety concerns. Officials sought to reassure attendees while indicating adjustments in plan and refunds where applicable.
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Martin
Inter
Indictments For Akron Biot Akron Ohio
An arraignment of a grand jury probes the rift at Atguat Street. Reports mention England buys Alabama coal and shipments to Europe. mentions a fire at a factory and a court case about constitutional questions. Weather forecast notes Kansas and Illinois conditions.
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Akron Biot
Akron, O
Atguat St Bas
England
Alabama
Chicago
Iouripe
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