Strikes Hold Fast as Operators Stand Firm on Wages
Reports from several Pennsylvania towns on October 15 show coal operators refusing to concede to strike demands while workers consider concessions. Talks over a 10 percent wage increase tied to months ahead and a union posture at Scranton face firm opposition from Reading and local mine managers. Quiet scenes persist in Hazleton and Shamokin as production largely continues under tension.
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Mount Carmel
Reading
Boostlant Mitchell
Atrikera Wrens
Winkrenarne
Soran
Bhanokin
Cole Liery
Neely case advanced to second week in November
Washington Oct 15 The Supreme Court granted motions advancing the Neely case and related questions on extending the Constitution over the Philippines and Puerto Rico to the second week in November. Other minor decisions were handed down today.
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Washinaton
Supreme Court
Neely
Philippines
Portolco
River Steamer Joel Cook Sinking Near Augusta
The steamer Joel Cook on the Sasanoah Augusta run struck river obstructions about two miles above the city and slowly settled with only the cabin above water. About 40 to 50 passengers, mostly African American, were aboard and many were confined to the confined cabin. Some passengers had to be fished from the river as others were engaged during the rescue.
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Bavanmai
Joel Cook
Sasanoah
Augusta
Sai
Oentral
Lnte
Savannah to Seek 28 Foot Channel Across Harbor
War Department names a board of engineers to investigate deepening the Savannah harbor to 28 feet from the river to the sea. Col. C. P. Hains, Maj. A. O. Sanford, and Capt. O. F. Gillette head the inquiry. Savannah already has a 22 foot channel. A new Baltimore Savannah steamship line may begin with the Florida serving as a connector. The final disposition of $275,000 seized from the American marines at Tich-Tsia awaits Congress.
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Savannah
War Department
Board of Engineers
C. P. Hains
A. O. Sanford
O. F. Gillette
Sage Batons
Bavant
Erdook Atenesia
Rae Gillette
Baltimore
Peninsular and Occidental Steamship Company
Florida
Boston
Halifax
Phi
Sancta
Washington
Congress
Youtzey Trial Moves Toward Ruling Despite Defense Plea
Georgetown Kentucky October 15 court convened with Nelson for the defense reporting Youtzey’s condition unchanged and asking another postponement. Jin for the commonwealth opposed continuance arguing the accused could not be tried if well only between times. Judge Cantril overruled the motion.
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Youtzey
Georgetown
Nelson
Jin
Commonwealth
Egic
Rays Ole
Cantril
Beat the Boy to Death in Alabama Plantation
On O E Ghoston’s plantation Henry Ough a negro killed a 10 year old boy by beating him to death breaking his neck and left him to rot after the boy ran away from home. The incident occurred near Union Springs Alabama on October 15. Professor Friedrich Max Mully of Oxford has suffered a relapse and his condition remains critical in London.
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Union Springs
Ala
O. E. Ghoston
Henry Ough
Mully
London
Friedrich Max Mully
Oxford
Indignation in Alabama Over Wheeler Denial of Roosevelt Claim
In Florenos and Montoowery Alabama supporters of General Joseph Wheeler refute Governor Roosevelt and other Republicans alleging Wheeler backs McKinley. They assert Wheeler, during a visit, made no political reference and remains aligned with the Democratic Party. Letters from attendees defend Wheeler’s nonpolitical speech and retirement status.
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Whistler
Roosevelt
Montoowery
Ala
Joseph Wheeler
McKinley
Alabama
Wheeler
Rens
Florénos
Koeler
Democratia Party
Brazen Counterfeits Target Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic
Counterfeit Johnsons Chill and Fever Tonic products flood markets including a Savannah sham. A large wholesale firm altered packaging to avoid lawsuits. The ad urges demand for genuine Johnsons Tonic and cites a Doctor testimonial from Conway Arkansas noting rapid fever reduction.
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Johnson
Savannah
Tioney to Loan on Dooly County Farms
We are headquarters for loans on improved farm lands in Dooly county with six year terms, payable in installments at 7 or 8 percent interest depending on loan amount. Money promptly obtained. J H Woopwarp and Son, Lawyers, Vienna Georgia.
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SMITH
Macon
J. H. Woodward & Son
Vienna
Dooly County
J. H. Woopwarp & Son
Relief in Six Hours by Great Sovran American Kipyuy Cone
A patent remedy claim promises rapid relief from kidney and bladder disease within six hours. It asserts quick pain relief in kidneys bladder and back for any person and notes immediate water retention reduction. Product advertised as sold by Dr. G C T Stovall, a Vienna Georgia druggist.
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Gct Stovall
Vienna
Coffins and burial fixtures offered by Manuel in Unadilla
Manuel of Unadilla Georgia invites customers to inspect his stock of coffins and burial fixtures before purchasing. All corpses can be delivered within a fifteen mile radius.
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Manuel
Dixie Flyer Through Sleeper Schedules Macon to Jacksonville
Central Railway announces through sleepers on the Dixie Flyer between Macon and Jacksonville via Valdosta and via Union Depot Macon. Trains leave Macon at 8 pm and return until 7:30 pm with connections at C R R Junction. Agents Bazemore Shaw Rhodes and others promote passenger service.
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Micon Union Depot
Bazemore
William Checkly Shaw
CB Rhodes
Macon
Vienna
Low
Ducke
Shoowick de Fig
Itep
Jenna
Cordele
Heartpie
mjAr
Valacata
Elsv
Eset
Arbre
Lake City
Ampton
Palatka
Jacksonville Ly
Atka
Tampa
Central Railway
Birmingham
Tlanta
Hattanoo
Nashville
amiAr
It. Louis
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