Coal Strike Witnesses Testify On Union Pressure And Relief Funds
The Delaware and Hudson company push for facts in the strike commission hearing. Abel J. Culver testified no compromise with strikers while George Anderson detailed relief fund statistics and wage support for injured workers. Foremen described lower car loads since 1900 and union rules hindering replacements. James P. Dickson compared three years of grocery price changes to 1900 levels.
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Philadelphia
Anthracite Coal Strike Commission
Delaware and Hudson Company
Gray
Wilson
Abel J. Culver
New York
C. C. Rose
Scranton
Coal Department
The
George Anderson
Labor unrest tolls hidden losses in coal strikes
Anderson presented figures showing 28 collieries lost 165 ten hour days in 191 due to picnics holidays Mitchell day and other days and 194 days to strikes. Since October end 28 colleries lost 110 days cutting production by 82081 tons. Darrow challenged the method and Thomas described union enforcement threatens workers who boost output.
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Anderson
Darrow
Thomas &. Thomas
Jermyn
Union 125
Miners Rebut Throat Cutting Claim At Trial
Michael Hale and Harry Gilbert testified on behalf of Thomas in a case where the miners denied threats. Thomas defended meeting grievance committees, claiming only mine employed officials matter. He stated contract miners averaged four hours daily and that some union members resisted but were compelled to join. Henry Birkbeck described a mine boy’s injury and the discharge of the responsible man as union miners at the colliery went on strike.
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Birkbeek
William H. Dettrer
Mothemburg
Retrict No. 7
Miner — Union
Jeffrey
Michael cHale
Harry Gilbert
Thomas
Henry Birkbeck
Vonstordh
Taft Is a Popular Man in Manila
A delegation of former insurgents urged Governor Taft to remain in the Philippines and not accept the U S Supreme Court nomination. They said the Filipino people petitioned President Roosevelt to keep him as governor and sent a candle message to Washington. Expressions in favor of Taft staying in the islands come from across the archipelago and another large demonstration is expected if he is recalled.
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Manila
Taft
United States Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Washington
Philippines
United States
Vinol Strength Creator Ad Endorsed by Local Drugstore
A local ad promotes Vinol as a scientific rebuilder and strength creator for weak, run down adults. It includes a testimonial from Jane S. Fenfen of Suncook New Hampshire praising improved health and weight after using Vinol. Cook and Sherman, druggists, endorse the product as superior to cod liver oil tonics.
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Vinci
Jane 5
S. Fenfren
Antitrust Delay and Knox Bill Features Dominant in Senate
Washington discussions after a White House meeting between Senator Aldrich and Speaker Henderson point to non radical antitrust action this session. A Knox bill feature punishes grantees of rebates, with a report to the House Judiciary Committee to follow.
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Washington
Jan
White House
Aldrich
Henderson
Senate
Congress
Willey
House Judiciary Committee
Littlefield
Knox
Judiciary Committee
House refers coal shortage to merchant marine and fisheries panel
Washington action moves to investigate coal scarcity and distribution costs. The committee may summon witnesses, inspect papers, and report findings to the house promptly. Meetings to be held in Washington or other determined locations.
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Washington
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
House
Congress to Pass Duty Free Coal Bill With Reciprocity
Washington expects a bill to remove the 67 cent per ton coal duty for ninety days as a rebate and to grant reciprocity. It would admit coal from Canada free while Allegheny and western coal would enter Canada duty free. Ways and Means Committee meets today and passage is targeted in both houses soon.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Canada
Nova Scotia
Alleghenies
First bill of 1903 Michigan House targets primaries
Lansing reports the opening 1903 session features Representative Colby of Wayne introducing the primary election bill as the first measure. The odd date January 33 reflects OCR error but indicates early session activity.
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Lansing
Mich
Colby
Wayne
Mrs Tingley Wins Libel Suit Against Times
In San Diego California the jury in the libel case brought by Mrs. Tingley against the Times awarded her seven thousand five hundred dollars out of fifty thousand sought.
High School in Sheldon Burns With $50,000 Loss
Sheldon Iowa January 1 The high school burned yesterday morning causing a loss of about 50 000 with 25 000 insured.
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High School
Ashes
Sheldon
Three Legged Calf Born Near Wabash
Has a hole where a leg should be, a three legged calf weighing 150 pounds, found on W. C. Hoover’s farm seven miles from Wabash Indiana. The right foreleg is absent, a cavity exists where the limb would be, yet the calf is robust and active and moves on three legs.
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Wabash
Ind
W. C. Hoover
Cunard to Set the Pace Dispatch from London
A London dispatch reports that Cunard Line will set the pace in transatlantic service as ships and schedules are outlined. Officials indicate strategic moves affecting passenger and cargo throughput aboard notable liners.
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Cunard
London
Minister Clayton Confined by Bronchitis in Mexico
City reports Minister Clayton is confined to bed with bronchitis. He is not expected to be out for several days.
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City of
Mexico
Clayton
Bubonte plague case reported in Batopilas mining town
A report states a bubonte plague case has been found in Batopilas, a mining town in the state. no further details are provided about the patient or outbreak measures.
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Batopilas
Arcola Endures Coal Confiscation Fracas and Calm
In Arcola Ile on Sunday residents wore pleased faces after a Saturday coal confiscation by citizens. The local rail agent and mayor say no action will be taken. A mob threatened a Central engine to seize cars, but the fire department intervened with a hydrant hose, and no cars were moved.
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Arcola
Ile
Mercury
SR. Lewis
Monahan
Fitness Central
Fire Department
Cara
Revenge at the Bottom
In Des Moines Iowa January 1 18 4 it develops that W A Richards a former federal marshal named in a warrant sworn Saturday secured the conviction of Frank Baird for counterfeiting in 18 4 and that Baird vows vengeance Richards is accused of aiding Baird in the robbery of Patrick Sullivan of 2000 January 1 Richards has received many anonymous threats and fears for his life due to gangs he helped break up.
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Tes Moines
W. A. Richards
Frank Baird
Baird
Richards
Patrick Sullivan
Ambassador McCormick Presents Credentials to the Czar
Ambassador McCormick presented his credentials to the Russian czar at Taare koo Selo and was received with great cordiality.
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McCormick
Taarekoo-Selo
Grain and Livestock Prices From Chicago and East Buffalo Markets
Receipts and bid ranges for hogs cattle and sheep noted in Chicago and East Buffalo markets. Hogs shaded around 6.40 to 6.60 in bulk. cattle varied with steer prices from 2.40 to 8.25 and veal to 9.75. sheep and lambs quoted from 2.50 to 6.75 with regional dogged quotations. Grain futures show mixed to lower cash values across wheat corn oats and rye.
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Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
Fast Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Death of Coon G A R Man in Marion Ohio
Marion Ohio reports the death of well known Grand Army man Keons G A R Man at 62 after lingering illness. Prominent in veteran circles, he was widely known across the state.
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Keons G
A. R
Marion
O. Jan
Oliver W
Oungeon
Natonal
Will Make War on Ice to Keep Great Lakes Open
A Milwaukee firm forms with $1,500,000 capital to build three ice crushing ships to keep the Great Lakes and Mackinaw Straits navigable through winter. Captain Bow Temen promotes. American Shipbuilding Co. involved. Each vessel to cost $100,000, steel rams to clear ice blocks, enabling year round navigation.
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Milwaukee
Great Lakes
Straits of Mackinaw
Bow Temen
American Shipbuilding Company
Peculiar Case Involving Thirteen Money Orders
A Newcastle man sent a money order via a transfer to another city with goods. The order failed to reach the payee thirteen letters long, after departure on December 14. A railroad wreck thirteen miles from the Ohio river caused the loss of thirteen money orders including this one. The sender expects a $12.55 refund from the government.
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Newcastle
Dan
Ohio River
City Hall a Pest House in St Joseph
In St Joseph Michigan the city hall was turned into a pest house with a large smallpox sign at the entrance. Nurse Margaret Lason arrived from Goodrich with a four week old orphan suffering from suspected chickenpox later deemed smallpox. Health authorities established quarantine and a smallpox ward and set up a quarantine station in the city hall.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Margaret Lason
Children’s Home
Goodrich
Gowdy
Six Year Old Revival Preacher Draws Burlington Crowds
Lonnie Lawrence Lennis the 6-year-old preacher attracts large audiences at A M E Church on Central Avenue in Burlington Vermont. Despite no formal schooling he recites Bible chapters accurately and delivers earnest discourses. Nearby Maryland Steel Sparrows Point mills shut due to coal shortage.
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Burlington
Ladan
Utl
Lonnie Lawrence Lennis
Central Avenue
Maryland Steel Company
Sparrows Point
Dr Pierce's Medicine Claimed to Restore Digestion
An advertisement declares Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures stomach disorders by stopping nutrient leaks and aiding digestion. A Nantucket woman recounts rapid weight gain after using multiple Pierce products, claiming improved appetite and health.
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Pierce
Warren E. Parker
Orange Street
Nantucket
Mass
Jig
Dr. Pierce
Old Man's Sorrows Eclipse of Austrian Royal Pair
Reported strife between Princess Stephanie, widow of Archduke Rudolph, and Count de Longay surfaces in Die Zeit. They married in March, now living apart, with rumors of financial trouble and an uneasy social position for the Count. Divorce sought is considered possible by observers.
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Vienna
Jan
Die Zett
de Longay
Stephanie
Eouth
France
Bett Hte
Tien
Tiannary
Areh Auke Rudolph
Whine
Leopold of
Beleum
Count de Longay
ATL Righe
Associated Press
de Zeit
Mentone Dan
Tix
Hix
Austria-Hungary
Widow of crown princess faces shrinking income and palace limits
As a widow the former crown princess enjoyed income and imperial privileges but debt and reduced allowances from Emperor and King Leopold force her to seek new funds. Her daughter Archduchess Elizabeth Marie aided appeals, until a palace lease expired and Windischgraetz interference cropped support.
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Imperial Palace
Frater Joseph
Leopold
Countess Dé Longay
Archduchess
Elizabeth Marie
Hetesendorff
Vienna
Prince von Windisengraets
Countess de Longay
Princess von Windischgraetz
Prague
Elizabeth-Marie
Prince von Windischgraetz
Elgin duo elopes to Chicago wed then return home
In Elgin Illinois Raymond Frisch and Hettie Ross both under twenty ran away to Chicago on Friday and were married by a justice. They returned by train that evening. Both families are enraged. The bride is David Ross’s daughter and the groom works at the water factory.
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Elgin
Dan
Raymond Frisch
Hettie Ross
Chicago
David Ross
Student Suicides Threat Amid Homesickness At Morningside
Sioux City news notes Martin Ulrin, 18, a Morningside College student from Ute Indiana, threatens self harm over homesickness. Other items: Andrew Carnegie donates 25000 for Everett library. William Lewis named assistant U S attorney for Boston. Alfonso to visit Lisbon. Garibaldi widow near Legnaro. James Maher, 80, dying in Toledo after freezing on a streetcar.
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Martin Ul Rin
Morningside College
Ute
Andrew Carnegie
Everett
Wash
William U. Lewis
United States
Boston
King Alfonso
Lisbon
Carlos
Portugal
Spain
Mme. Garibaldi
Leghorn
Italy
James Maher
Toledo
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