Disquieting Rumors Over Mine Workers at Scranton Convention
Scranton Pa Oct 18 Reports circulated that United Mine Workers locals in West Scranton Pittston and nearby areas voted to urge delegates to oppose the operators proposal unless companies discharge non union workers reinstate old employees drop charges against strikers and recognize the union Nicholls denies backing opposition saying he advised friendly outreach but will not advocate embracing non union men He condemns mine owners police and wartime tactics while noting limited gains from their protection measures.
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United Mine Workers
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Pittston
Nhomunion
Nicholls
Fawe
Locals Elect Their Despogates In Roosevelt Arbitration Visit
Wilkesbarre Pa Oct 18 Locals across the coal field began electing delegates for the upcoming convention to decide on acceptance of Roosevelt arbitration plans. Most unions met last night and will have completed by tonight. leaders expect a majority to back acceptance and note debate over how to place returning workers and nonunion men, with relief funds to aid those who cannot be immediately employed.
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Wilkesbarre
Miners’ Union
Roosevelt
Union
Mitchell
Tanner
President Mitchell Attacks Coal Operators Over Arbitration
In Washington on Oct 18 President Mitchell replies to the president’s wire naming a commission to arbitrate the anthracite strike. He warmly attacks coal operators after the message and commission were announced, saying managers receded from their untenable position and refused to accept Roosevelt arbitration. A miners’ convention is expected Monday to discuss the matter.
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Washington
Mitchell
Roosevelt
Head On Collision Injures Ten Near St Joseph Missouri
A head on crash between the Creston branch passenger train and a southbound freight four miles north of St Joseph on the Burlington line yesterday morning injured ten people. Three were seriously hurt including H M Hines of Murray Iowa with breast injuries and his daughter with neck injuries. Walter Dreadek of Forbes Missouri suffered leg and knee damage. Several others sustained minor injuries. The engines and cars were damaged but remained on track. The operator at Francis Street station failed to deliver orders to the passenger crew, causing the collision.
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St. Joseph
Creston Branch
Burlington Road
M. Hines
Murray
Walter Dradeck
Forbes
H. C. Williams
Hildreth
Samuel Dobba
Woodson
Samuel Coppa
J. C. Tilson
Mia
Sarah Muir
Francis Street
BOVINES WHO WERE "FULL"
Two cows were found intoxicated and taken into custody at Grosse Point by Evanston Constable Sam Harrison after being traced for two days. The animals drank beer from a large bucket behind a saloon, were tied in a shed behind Max Bauer's, and were under writ of replevin from Justice Roger of Evanston. The case involved Mrs. Frank De Groot and an execution in favor of August Wallawits, with Wilmette Constable P J McKinney also active.
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Chicago
Grosse Point
Sam Harrison
Evanston
Max Bauer
Court of Justice
Roger
Frank de Groot
P. J. McKinney
Wilmette
August Wallawits
Public wedding crowns Decatur corn carnival day
In Decatur Illinois the public schools were dismissed and about 25 000 people attended the corn carnival. The main events included a public wedding between FE KB Beeker and Ada Howell of Macon County and a floral parade. The couple rode in a decorated auto after the queen Dizzie Imly sat in the carnival chariot. A night cake walk occurred on Merchant Street.
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Decatur
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FE. KB. Beeker
Ada Howell
Macon County
Mise Dizzie Imly
Merchant Street
Maher Reaches Hundred Wins With Middle Park Victory
Maher the American jockey completed his century of winning mounts for the season with a sensational win by a head in the Middle Park Plate at Newmarket. Though second in wins, he has earned more prize money than his rivals, totaling upwards of 205,000 pounds.
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Maher
London
United
Frohman lays Lyceum cornerstone with bricks from old theater
In New York on October 18 the corner stone of Daniel Frohman's Lyceum theater on West Forty fifth street was laid. A section of the ceremony featured thirteen bricks from the old Lyceum embedded in the foundation and laid by a former Lyceum employee. The event underscored admin a notable incident of the project.
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New York
Daniel Frohman
Lyseum Theater
West Fortyfifth Street
Frohiman
Lyceum
Secretary Shaw Keeps Moving Through Midwest Tour
Chicago chapter reports Secretary Shaw left for War Saw Indiana where he delivered a speech last night then proceeded to Detroit for a rally tonight.
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Shaw
Chicago
Warsaw
Ind
Detroit
New York Coal Strike Settled Boosts Industrial Progress
R G Dan Cos Weekly Review of Trade says settlement ends the only serious handicap to industrial progress. Five months of restricted fuel production hurt manufacturing, drained savings, and sent money abroad. The strong national position promises a quick return to prosperity as demand for steel and rails rises and railway delays ease.
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Dan
New York
R. G
Dan & Cos Weekly Review of Trade Today
Trade notes reflect firmer cotton quotes and weekly failures
The report notes steady footwear prices, active shipyard matings, and freer demand for angles. Leather sectors show weakness while cotton goods quotations hold firm. Weekly failures total 206 in the United States versus 200 a year ago and 24 in Canada versus 31 last year.
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United States
Canada
Right Men Capture Robbers in Wood River NY Neb
Ravenna Nebraska Detachment 18 reports one robber captured after a post office robbery in Wood River. Marshal Joseph Simon nabbed a stranger in a saloon. another man fitting the description was arrested amid chase through town. Wood River authorities identified one suspect from the raid. In Holland Michigan twelve high school boys were arrested for rough horseplay at school but released with admonition.
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Ravenna
Neb
Wood Fiver
Joseph Simon
Simon
Woodiver
Jones
Live Stock Prices and Grain Quotes From Markets
Chicago markets report hogs, cattle, and lambs with receipts and price ranges across categories. East Buffalo notes firmer hogs and steady cattle while St. Louis lists wheat corn and oats values. Toledo records mixed grain prices as trading activity persists.
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Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Denning and Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Healthful Woman Triumphs With Favorite Prescription
The piece extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for ill health in women, claiming it restores happiness and strength. A testimonial from Mrs. O N Fisher of New York asserts dramatic improvements after using the remedy, and warns against substitutes sold by merchants seeking higher profit. The ad promotes sending stamps to Dr. Pierce for Common Sense Medical Adviser.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Treasury Secretary Shaw Lets Plan Push Bond Purchases
Chicago reports Secretary Shaw announcing new measures to boost bond purchases. He says the Treasury will buy 15 year notes and 4 percent bonds totaling at least 15 million face value, with added accued interest, to release over 20 million dollars for cash in circulation. Banks in Lincoln and Des Moines show alarmingly low reserves, while funds migrate to eastern holders and into broader trade.
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Lincoln
Neb
Des Moines
Wall Street sees Shaw bond purchase ease money strain
Washington financiers praise Secretary Shaw for offering to buy $15,000,000 in 4s for the sinking fund and circulating about $20,000,000 in principal and interest to steady the money market. A syndicate led by National City Bank plans the purchase, with bids at 138 flat and additional bonds to follow. Meanwhile, fires in Will County barns and violent crime in Iowa and Michigan are reported in separate briefs.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw
Auditorium Hotel
Woebington
Washington
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Department
Sub-Treasury
National City Bank
Harvey Visk & Sons
Fisk & Robinson
Farson Leach & Co
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Sub-Treasury Direct
Biddle Brothers Oppose Drama Founding Black Sheep
Grand Rapids residents report Geo and William Biddle, brothers of the noted outlaws Jack and Ed Biddle, object to a local drama or public appeal aligning with their family notoriety. The brothers defend their stance amid ongoing discussions in Michigan on the family reputation.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Geo
William Biddle
Jack
Ed Biddle
Desperate Chance Drama Tells Escaped Brothers’ Tale
The piece notes two Stoll escapees from Pittsbury are now in public notice as a tele drama titled A Desperate Chance. The brothers, unlike their notorious kin, are described as sober and hardworking, with one employed by William at the White Elephant on Canal Street and the other as night clerk at the Ackley Hotel. They deny knowledge of their brothers’ crimes beyond newspaper reports.
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Stoll
Pittebure
William
White Elephant Rectaurant
Canal Street
George
Ackley
Michigan game laws and warden case expand
A Michigan city report covers daily hunting near Renton Harbor with woodcock meals despite state orders. The state game warden prosecutes Judge Prank Piammeond for openly shooting woodcock, while Husy Bi Palmer and deputies gather affidavits and evidence. Additional developments are expected as the case proceeds.
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Woodcock
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Palmer
Boer Generals Delay U.S. Visit Amid Europe Tour
Berlin reports show Boer leaders intend to finish their European tour before traveling to the United States for fundraising. Total contributions reach 67,000 dollars, with German groups rallying support while the Boer chiefs avoid a politically charged wreath ceremony at Emperor William statue. General Botha declines to cash a Transvaal bill, calling himself unable to help a beggar.
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United States
Europe
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Three Children Die in Fire at Mrs Moorehead Home
Near Croger the Moorehead children perished after she left on an errand, the house locked behind them. Tucker Weed Kim factory near Urbana, Ohio, burned completely with 70,000 in losses and the watchman’s son Charles Migret killed. President Roosevelt dined with Attorney General Knox and Secretary Root at Knox’s home. Duchess of Marlborough seeks treatment in Vienna for a severe catarrhal affliction.
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Vienna
If Women Only Knew Kidney Pain Cures
Bell wife of a farmer in the town’s east area claims backache and kidney distress were relieved after taking Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad touts the remedy as a time saving cure, notes purchases at Columbia Pharmacy and lists Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole U.S. agents with a 50 cent price per box.
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Buffalo
N. Y
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Doan
Ex Governor Drake Suffering Injuries Amid Slow Recovery
Centerville reports Ex Governor Drake in bed with multiple injuries after a serious fall. Doctors warn diabetes complications may worsen, ribs broken, pain and limited movement persist. Despite weak condition, appetite improves and mood remains hopeful and cheerful.
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Get
Axtiovernor Drake
Sawyers
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German Epworth League holds annual convention in St Louis
The National German Epworth League Union meets in St Louis for its annual convention. Irmin and key supporters have fled to the Bahamas as the Haitian revolution nears its end. Archibald Woodin of Mount Pleasant Michigan murdered his father in law Joseph Gulick his mother in law and his 18 month old daughter after his wife filed for divorce.
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