16 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1902
Page
1
President Mitchell announces an agreement with Roosevelt arbitration to end the anthracite strike. A convention will decide on acceptance and ratification, miners poised to resume work. Wilkes-Barre, Washington, and New York involved in the staged process.
Washington October 14 official circles express a favorable view of President's settlement plan for the strike. The President is described as mindful of both sides, aiming to avoid calamity and secure justice. Mitchell and other leaders advocate distinct recognition of organized labor in the arbitration commission. Bishop Sonding noted as a preferred choice for a price on the commission, while Ron Clark, from Cedar, Iowa, would chair the railway conductors group. Wright named as reporter completes a trusted, balanced personnel slate.
Vienna report compares Roosevelt to Gladstone and lauds his role amid the U S coal strike. The article argues his actions shield neutral states from labor war spillover and questions whether such conflicts should extend beyond borders.
New York report Oct 16 shows coal interests cautious about the commissions work under way. Leaders warn the adjustment of wages and mine by mine issues will be long and hard. Erie chair B Thomas expects a slow process while Olyphant notes rapid resumption could push coal to market once miners return. Miners district conference in session at Wilkes-Barre with no leaders action announced.
Reports from the island of St Vincent describe a dark morning scene at 10 a.m. and a volcanic eruption at 1 a.m. causing business stoppage and residents returning home. Kingston escaped damage while ash fall and sand debris disrupted the area. Nearby Guadeloupe and Les Saintes also report detonations, tremors, and flashing lights in moments around midnight to early morning.
Rumor says John Purcell as foreman in the general shop has resigned to take a better post with Illinois Central. He has been in Chicago about a week to confer with Illinois Central officials. Supervisors Henderson Mudgen and Hurley are out of town, so confirmation is not possible.
Washington Oct. 11 Mrs Roosevelt has left for Oyster Bay for about a week accompanied by her children. She is disappointed the work is slow with decorators delayed and rooms not habitable before end of November. The president and Mrs Roosevelt hope to eat Thanksgiving dinner in the renovated mansion.
London, Oct. 16 Parliament reopened without formalities and immediate business. Controversy over education policy and opposition stance fueled tension. President Roosevelt reference noted. ministerial actions and parliamentary strain described in uncertain but tense terms.
Temperature readings for major cities approximate results show Chicago and New York area trends. Data fragments indicate irregular formatting and garbled place names.
Cider Smith warned of threatening and unsettled weather after a day or two of full weather, with perhaps Habt conditions until the 20th, followed by a period of local store over the nation. The government forecast predicted generally fall tonight and Friday. The morning wind was northeast then north around 19 o'clock, with hourly temperatures listed by the government.
Officials completed ballot certification with county clerks, but the fusion forces continue to pursue the issue. The secretary of state's office reports orderly certification as tensions persist and new challenges arise.
Lawrence, Oct 16 The formal inauguration of Dr Frank Strong as chancellor of the University of Kansas will occur October 17 with ceremonies and entertainments from October 16 to 18. Deans from the east and many college presidents are to attend. The event is described as the greatest in the history of the institution.
A letter to Kansas Secretary of State George A. Clark questions a ballot designation error in certifying Democratic ticket wording. The misspelling and party name correction spark debate over ballot accuracy and potential future qualification risks. The piece also notes university alumni events and a Kansas chemistry society meeting with prominent speakers.
Katharine J. Ell, not yet 21, seeks divorce from Charles F. Ellison in New York on Oct 16. She says she learned of ten missives from his former wife and that he had abandoned her in Philadelphia a year ago.
N Fike, Democratic leader of the Sixth district and state railroad commissioners member, says fusion candidate C McCole will defeat Congressman ler. He notes Populists and Democrats unite this year to vote Re Cole. Also news briefs on rural routes in White Cloud Doniphan, Devie resignation from the Supreme Court press office, and Chicago weather indications for Kan.
Mills' store news highlights the Curtain Drapery Department with elegant curtain designs by the pair and draperies by the yard. Prices are very satisfactory, drawing praise for affordability this autumn season.
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