Miners Meet Delegates in Scranton Over 10 Percent Offer
The United Mine Workers convened in Scranton to decide on countering the 10 percent net wage advance proposed by operators. President Mitchell urged calm but signaled little chance of immediate agreement, as delegates debated strategy and potential actions amid a tense labor dispute.
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Scranton
Qeta
Mitchvil
United Mine Workers
Music Hall
Jackieranna Sven
Mitchell
Scranton Meeting Concludes With Committees Named
The meeting of the Scranton convention adjourned after naming a nine member credentials committee, three from each street. William Davis of Pottsville, nicknamed the "golden miner," read a short poem as delegates submitted credentials and the session recessed until 5:30 PM. General Gols Diste, expected to move troops home, was noted as plans to depart after the convention with quiet prevailing in the region.
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Willin Davia
Pottsville
Hig
Ti Oclick
Shenandoah
Gols Sue Diste
Scranton
Grover Cleveland Reaffirms Stand on Financial Question
Chicago dispatch reports ex President Grover Cleveland replied to a Chicago businessman’s 1885 inquiry about his views on finance. Dated October 7, the letter states he has not changed his opinion since it was first expressed, despite a long passage of time and previous discussions.
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Chicago
Loularilly
Grover Cleveland
John S. Green
Pries
Cleveland
Bustypda Bay
Tygon
P Hieve
Sip
Chigaeo
Stevenson to Speak in Maryland Tour Stops
Former Vice President Stevenson travels with National Committeeman Tiaxugbran and Vandiver as he visits Frederick for an address at the Frederick fair this afternoon. After Frederick the party proceeds to Hagerstown, Middletown, and Bronshire with brief speeches anticipated from Stevenson and other party leaders. A meeting at Thayerstown tonight will feature Stevenson as principal speaker.
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Baltimore
Aghd E Stevenson
LV. Tiaxugbran
Democratic Siste Committee
Vandiver
Frederick
Stevenson Wells
Frederick Fair
Hagerstown
Middistown
Bronshire En Reise
City detectives gather evidence in joint raid tale
In a tense interior raid detectives probe a seedy joint described as a bar setup behind a screen. They observe illicit activity and stash spots, then retreat as they weigh charges and await a court date.
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Hws
Bac
Brik Reece
Wintel
Nis
Parsons Men Hold Topeka Visit On Asylum Plan
A Parsons delegation of businessmen and buyers meets in Topeka to press for substitution at the Kansas asylum decision. The group, including Mayor Rockhold and H L Kimball, aims to influence the state board of charities amid court injunctions and possible condemnation of land. Negotiations may shift to Winfield as talks proceed.
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Topeka
Ueiay
N. Sedewick
Kansas
Sedewick
Rockhold
HL Kimball
Estate Board of Charities
Coard
Clay Center
Muandands
Supreme Court
R. Vincent
Seercutes Goodin Snyder
Dpensurer GW. Kanavel
Board of Charities Ety
Winfield Axvmni
Made to Pay Well Revenue From Banks Dominates State Treasurer Salary
Depositions set for tomorrow morning as Mr. Grimes faces questions on bank remuneration. Report notes large sums tied to local banks would vastly exceed the governor and treasurer salaries, with figures showing balances in Topeka banks and alleged perquisites dating from Leedy’s era. Public officials discuss whether Grimes’ payments amount to misconduct while local gossip links the matter to a broader bank influence.
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Ruaior
ISU
Isis
Survel
Leedy
Jantasy
Pear
Iyare Ess Cs
Astela
Repubican
State Journal
Low
Iain
Uberty
A.B. Crum
Leland Denounces Capital as Vicious and Untruthful
Cyrus Leland accuses The Topeka Capital of waging a vicious, untruthful attack to divert attention from a case against Mr Grimes. He claims a brief Kansas City meeting with J Mack Love and Frank Jarrell was the sole conference, denying coordinated campaigning and a broader scheme.
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Topeka
Grimes
Cyru Leland
Pie Paber
Bioagoin House
Kansas City
J. Mack Love
of. Ryan
Frank Jarreil
Kansan
Mack Love
Mr. Leland
Love
Wadia
Willard denies conference claim in Kansas City visit
Frank G. Willard telegraphed from Chicago asserting he was away on personal business and had nothing to tell about a conference with Love at the Capital. He said Frank Grimes had nothing to do with his departure and that he never paid Grimes any interest or bonus on state funds.
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State Journal Today
Frank G. Willard
Chicago
State Journal of
Frank Grimes
Frank G. Will
Picnic to Martins Hill Delayed By Weather Postponed Event Tomorrow
The Topeka picnic at Martins Hill, postponed last Saturday due to threatening weather, will occur tomorrow afternoon if the sky clears. Ten thousand tickets issued, large crowds expected, Rock Island depot trains to ferry attendees. bands, hammocks, and games planned, with proceeds aiding Topeka park needs.
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Martin's Hill
Rock Island
Lovelock
Pattowine
Jackson
Topeka
Train Engine Explodes Near Mexico Missouri
A Chicago and Alton passenger train engine exploded while turning eastbound at speed about thirty miles east of Mexico Missouri. Engineer Patrick Markey and fireman Crawford Wrecker were badly burned. several other railroad workers were injured or killed. The wreck halted service for hours as rescuers and officials investigated the cause.
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St Louis
Post- Dispatch
Mexico
Chicago
Alton
John Ma Son
Roadhouse
Tadbit Bei
Patrick Markey
Crawford Wrecker
Stater
Meo
Ast Dewe
Bidencoek
Hanniy Kansas
J. J. Kinewic
Baws
Hamed Lindsley
Wren Mori
Turt
Ty Yoris
New National Banks Grow. Deposits Jump in Period
Washington reports 140 new banks began between June and September, with loans and discounts rising to 2,688,709,000 and individual deposits at 2,407,056,?as. Comparisons with June show loans up 360,047,485 and deposits up 49,155,799. Savings institutions also show increases in resources deposits and depositors, with deposits rising to 2,154,471,130 and average deposits from 325.08 to 387.47.
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Washington
United East
Azores
Condit
Cigital Savines
Leaving China United States Troops Departing for Philippines
Washington reports the first movement of U S troops out of China under quartermaster general. Dispatch states Kentucky detachment moved to Manila with animals and matériel aboard ships. Health good, transport arrangements coordinated, units include Sixth and Shoth regiments, others to follow.
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Washington
Bum Phrey
China
Announnicig
United States
Lroogis
Shoth
Unite States
Eav
Will Leary
Scottish Rite Banquet Marred by Cold Auditorium
The Scottish Rite banquet at the Auditorium drew six hundred guests who shivered as heating failed. Steam pipes not connected left the hall chilly, yet speeches by J. Wood and others praised Masonry while attendees endured the cold and wrapped in coats.
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F. W. Poindexter
Bird
Flo
Mann
J. Wood
Mike
Wood
Supreme Council
Ander
United States
Kansas
W. L. Burdick
Lawrence
Sreaun B Anthony
Sweet Girl
New York
Vermont
Martland
Pennsylvania
Sali
Queenurl
Dead Man Found In Bed In Chicago At Stone Avenue
Charles Asturew Joknecg, aged years, known for deposits in Illinois Trust Savings Bank, found dead in bed at Gladstone Flats Eastlin Avenue. Inhalation of gas ruled as cause. caretaker says he had nervous disposition and feared death. The San Francisco banks named include the Sasi Dingo Bank and Home Savings Bank of San Frencheos.
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Chicago
Charles Asturew
Ilnois Trust
Savines
Gladstone Fats
Eaenlin Avenue
Johnson
Jobast
Cane
Su Hi
Justis
San Feannisco
Sasi Dingo Bank
Sayines
Bas Frencheos
Fetter
Me Baru
Best Ever Made Vessel Sets Record On Eastern Run
A historic sea trial begins with the vessel steaming at full speed off Wil am. The ship edges past the eastern shore as gunboat Tanger and cruiser Phakatel accompany the run. Between Ranger and Gaviets, the distances narrow and the ship maintains a steady pace through the loud engines and high steam pressure. The western return shows 118.45 revolutions per minute against 150 pounds of steam, a 9 knot margin and a record close to never before witnessed.
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Remkins
Hattiechip
Tanger
Ug Shin Adams
Cruieer Phakatel Phim
Ranger
Gaviets
Aid Artim Af Ie
PLACE FOR COULTER NAMED TO G A B PENSIONS COMMITTEE
Commander in Chief Rassieur of the Grand Army of the Republic announces staff changes for the coming year. Appointments include Henry Peck of New Haven as General and others across New England Texas and New York. Several officers receive positions on the National Council of Administration and the committee on pensions.
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Chicago
Rassieur
Grand Army of the Republic
Henry & Peck
New Haven
Conn. Judes
Generl
James J Woilt
Senloride de Camp
Chiet
War department details plan for Puerto Rico defense
The annual report of Brigadier General W Davis outlines future U S policy in Puerto Rico. He says civil government completion will allow reduced troops but warns continued military strength is needed to protect San Juan and maintain fortifications. Davis favors a naval station at San Juan and a permanent artillery force, noting limited native reliance and logistical costs in hurricane conditions.
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Washington
War Department
W. Davis
Department of Porto Rica
United States
San Junai
Davis
Junaitie
Jed
Daria
Davie Gag
Ain Insular
Revolutionary Ladies Hold Kansan Tanghtere Conference In Lawrence
The second annual Kansan Tanghtere of the American Revolution meeting convened in Lawrence with delegates from four societies including Wichita Ottawa and Lawrene. Mrs Hus halk presided and Katharina Lewis of Wichita spoke, followed by reports and greetings from Pawnees Bark and Wirths. The session featured welcomes from local leaders and a forecast of fair weather for the Funan Fair events tonight and Saturday.
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Wichita
Trovka
Ottawa
Seewlin
MraJolh G Hushalk
Tlselty
Katharina Lewis
George Salman
Pawnes Bark
Wirhtts
Hasiely
Mix
Open in Ohio to Speak with Buckeyes Four Day Stop
Dispatch notes a four day talking tour starting in Toledo to address Ohio audiences. Crowds gather early with six o'clock morning turnout as speakers in the contingent address state matters and public interest.
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