Miners' Big Gain Drives Strike Wave Across Valley
In Shamokin area mass action follows miners at 1,200 to 1,300 employed with more in prospect. Markle & Co restart with reduced force as strikers claim mines largely idle. Reading and Lehigh Valley collieries report walkouts or curtailment while officials predict widespread closures if wage demands remain unmet.
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Epring
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Gener Arte
Sina
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T 'Hes
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Hussetan
Sonpany
Assenton
Colileriva Epuratet
Philadelphia & Radin
Igrsen
Locust Gap
Reading Company
Ute Aes
Warvid
Philadephia & Hoadine Fallroad Todur
Levitin
Spica
Warkers
Sylvania
Schuyuctil
China in danger as Boxers seize power in Shanghai
Dispatch from Shanghai warns the Chinese government is in Boxer hands and loyal viceroys risk being ousted. Russia moves on Manchuria while Germany presses for punishment of Boxers and peace terms. Britain hedges with Salisbury while US weighs responses to China crisis.
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Herald
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Sheng
Motal
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Takui Pekin
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de Dian
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London
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Count von Hatereidt-Wittenburg
Europe
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Ube
Washington
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Minbasmder
Salisbury
Pekin
Claude MacDonald
Tully Scott Proposes Withdrawal If a New Man Is Named
Democratic nominee for Congress in the Sixth district Tully Scott writes to ER Ridgley of the Populist committee explaining that he cannot withdraw unless a new candidate is endorsed by both parties. He argues Dr Dykes withdrawal would help his defeat and vows support to the ticket if a plan is adopted, else he will defend his honor and campaign to help others.
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ER. Ridgley
Grainfeld
Withdran
Dr. Dykes
Folger
New York
Reeder
Dean
Nini
Rainy Weather Bares Light Showers Across Eastern Kansas
Rain began in eastern Kansas at 7 p.m. Wednesday and persisted through the night and into the forenoon, light but steady with less than two inches. Temperatures fell to 4 degrees at 8 a.m., then rose, with a warming trend in the north while a trough over Texas keeps the region cool. Reports from Baker, Fort Scott, Manhattan, McPherson, Osage, and nearby areas show varying totals up to about 1.03 inches in 44 hours ending Wednesday morning.
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Newton
Santa Fa
Greinek
Baker
Fort Scot
Manhattan
McPherson
Osage Chie
Toronto
Texion
Great Lakes
Arizona
Oe Yo
Missouri Valley
Bryan's Request to Remove His Pictures From Windows
Oct 2 report notes Bryan asks friends to remove his pictures from store windows as a courtesy to the Republican vice presidential candidate. The item also mentions Governor Roosevelt’s San Francisco visit and Pacific Coast display plans with Irving Mills as organizer and Eugene Goodwin as secretary.
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Bryan
Hooeevelt
Sanfrancisco
Saps
Pacific Commercial Museum
Oe | Sener Institution
Philadelphia
Irving Milps
Eugene Goodwin
Tsene’ Upham
Pacific Coast
Important Business Brings Home U S Consul Baffin Prom
The United States consul reports Paraguay making rapid strides and moving closer to American capital. A special envoy returns with observations on trade, cotton goods from England and Germany, and a finer grade of cotton costing about $1,000,000 annually.
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Baffin Prom Ae
Fumtin
United States
Eeneath Prsident
New York Sailor Steamer Report Amid Gale
The American line steamer New York bound for Southampton from Newark passed the Lizard at 9 30 p m yesterday. A gale in the English Channel delayed the vessel which was due to arrive around 4 30 a m. No further details available.
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Southampton
New York
Newark
Prices Held Down by Iron Trade Slump and Election Delay
Cleveland dispatch reports The Iron Trade Review notes abundant mill capacity yet unsatisfactory prices for producers. Consumption soars versus 1599 yet competition remains fierce as buyers delay commitments until after the July 16 election.
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The
Iron Trade Review
Bar
Tran
Ata
Ohio River
Ohio
Chicago
Pittsburg
Hememer Pix
Valley
Mercantile Fornimces
Election Bill Enlarges State Board and Umpire Role
Fraskfort Sept 27 The election bill proposes a single party state board and an appointed umpire to oversee elections. The measure aims to give the Democrats control of the board. In other news, the French battleship General de Charette capsized after striking a rock near Band on Sept a crew of all but one member landed safely.
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E Rock Coronel
Chill
Bath
Captain Island
HIS LAST TOUR IN INTEREST OF HIS CANDIDACY FOR PRESIDENT
W J Breas began a campaign tour in support of his presidential bid starting at Tincott Nebraska. He plans events in eastern Nebraska then crosses the Missouri River to Hiong City, La, as the campaign continues. He will not return to Lincoln until a day or two before the election.
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W. J. Breas
Upc
Treak
Mr. Bryan
Wersons
Netrerka
Bryan
Hiong City
Netradka
Tincoln
Crowding in Manila Sparks Insurgent Attacks Across Districts
Reports depict daytime raids near Manila and assaults on outposts in Beates Paranagua and Cavite province. In Samar and surrounding inland areas, American infantry faced resistance while insurgents raided settlements and seized money and goods as authorities assess military actions and casualties.
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Pacaoe
Inniae
Manila
Lei
Samar
Nda Wa
Cavite
Dumabches
Wis
Bie
Macy Ead
G Garey
Fides
Getemsin
Sores
Dhe Peeneten
Eieretey
Phee
Catholic Federation For Influencing Legislation Formed
The Catholic Young Men's National Union in convention decided to form a federation to influence legislation and promote Catholic ideals. Bishop McFaul urged a federation of all Catholic clubs nationwide to be formed by delegates to summon a mass meeting in New York City on Thanksgiving Day. Committees were appointed to implement the plan.
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Catholic Federation
York
Catholic Young Men's National Union
McFaul
Cachotte Club
Wootety
United States
Dilezates
York City
Atherton Bets on McKinley Carrying Kansas Villain
Atherton of Russell ex state treasurer bets 1000 dollars that McKinley will carry Kansas. He wagers against Mrs Kinley in a contest tied to the Kansas result. The bet centers on the outcome of the Kansas vote and its impact on the McKinley campaign.
McKinleys Witness Wedding of Neighbor’s Children
In Canton the McKinleys attended the ceremony of Mr and Mrs Clark’s neighbors, Mrs Faith and the groom, with reception at the Woodman home. Weather notes mention cloudy skies and warmer temperatures in the forecast.
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Mra
McKini
Rs . Clark
Mies Faith
Ood
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