President signals possible action to end Pennsylvania coal strike
Washington reports the President told two Senators he may act within the Constitution to prevent a coal famine if Pennsylvania fails to meet its duty. Readings from George F. Baer and Mitchell frame a clash with the United Mine Workers over calls for a tribunal and a return to work.
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Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
Washington
Congress
New York
United Mine Workers
Children of Uncle Sam fare well in bank deposits
Washington reports total bank deposits in 1901 at 8.54 billion dollars, averaging 106 dollars per person. National, savings, state banks, loan and trust companies, and private banks are included, with private banks reporting only institutions that voluntarily filed.
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Uncle Sam
Treasury Bureau of Staistics
Comptroller of Currency
Loan and Trust
United States
Desperate Desertion Ends in Death Aboard UK Ship
Two sailors from the British ship Australia, J H Ferguson of Texas and J B Hudson of Illinois, attempted to desert in rough water off Astoria Oregon. They were seen struggling as a fishing boat approached. reports conflict over whether they received rescue or were fired upon by shipboard guards. The incident prompts an official inquiry and potential punishment for those responsible.
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Astoria
Ore
Australia
West Astoria
Northwest
J. H. Ferguson
Goldthwaite
Texas
J. B. Hudson
Sterling
Illinois
Ferguson
Hudson
Fight over Stratton millions resumes in probate
Colorado Springs saw the probate hearing begin as executors for the late Stratton mining magnate appeared before Judge Orr to offer the will for probate. The dispute focuses on whether the document is valid as the decedent’s last will or was drafted during alleged insanity. The judge ordered all heirs and beneficiaries into court for formal probate on November 10.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Orr
aJdge Orr
Clergyman’s Dream Drugged Oil Hopes Near Millerton
A prospect company capitalized at 3000 formed around Rev Thomas Neal of Busti who dreamed of oil near Millerton New York. He promoted a venture after locating a hill land with possible oil and secured stock subscriptions and land options. Experts cite oil indications in Middleton awaiting verification.
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Thomas Neal
Busti
Millerton
Neal
Middleton
Fortune Teller Gauc es Divorce in Ohio Town
In Shelby Ohio Oct 4 4 the contempt case of Edward Cook carried to the circuit court on error was largely sustained. He must pay 400 alimony but is jailed for life unless he pays or purges himself by showing lack of funds. The couple's quarrel followed witchcraft beliefs after consulting a Bucyrus fortune teller who claimed cattle illness was caused by witchcraft and named Mrs Cook as the witch.
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Shelby
Edward Cook
Cook
Bucyrus
Aristocratic "400" Faces 42 Divorce Cases Pending
Newport October 4 In defiance of new divorce laws forty two cases were on the appellate division docket in the supreme court. One lawyer had nineteen cases. Florence S Livingst on sues Robert A Livingston. depositions were read and Judge Douglass ruled for Mrs Livingston. Caroline Elizabeth Barezinsky the artist won relief from supporting her husband Bernard. Dr William Davis of the wealthy set sues Mrs Emma D Davis of Moorestown N J for desertion. he had previously filed a harsher charge five years ago which he withdrew but allowed a new entry now.
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The
Supreme Court
Florence S. Livingston
Robert A. Livingston
Douglass
Livingston
Caroline Elizabeth Barezinsky
Bernard
Willam Davis
Emma D. Davis
Moorestown
New Jersey
Ben
Snake fascinates a child in Connecticut woods
Four year old Ruth Atwater wandered with her brother Melville in the mountains near Meriden and Middletown. Melville killed a six foot black snake that had drawn Ruth’s attention. Ruth is kept under medical care, but officials report no serious injury expected.
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Meriden, Conn
Ruth Atwater
Middletown
Melville
Ruth
Steamer Sand Leong Lost Off China Coast
Mail advices from China report that the steamer Sand Leong bound from Rangoon to America was lost in a typhoon off the China coast. The ship carried 800 Chinese from Singapore and there were 300 believed lost with all hands.
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China
Sand Leong
Rangoon
America
Singapore
Faithful Feline Saves Haddam Family From Fire
In Haddam New Haven area, a house fire broke out at dawn when Mrs. Charles Phain awoke to flames after her cat clawed her face and meowed. She evacuated herself and her three children via a bed sheet rescue, while the cat perished in the blaze.
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New Haven, Conn
Charles Phain
Arawanna Mills
Haddam
Gen Eve Hecker Wins Women's National Golf Championship
BROOKLINE Mass Oct 4 Gen Eve Hecker of Rye New York today won the womans national golf championship in a decisive victory at the Brookline course.
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New York
Brookline
Mass
Genevieve Hecker
Rye
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