Governor Stone Opens Hearing On Coal Strike
Governor Stone heard a People’s Alliance committee in Harrisburg on September 12 urging an extra legislature to curb foreign corporations and end the coal strike. Daniel J. McCarthy of Morton attacked the beef and steel trusts while calling Baer to arbitrate and promising the alliance’s plan will resolve the dispute and prevent future strikes. He blamed mismanagement of large coal companies for the present crisis.
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Gey
Harrisburg
Stone
People’s Alliance
Daniel J. McCarthy
Moreton
McCarthy
Pennsylvania
Beef Trust
Steel Trust
Baer
Philadelphia and Reading Company
J.P Morenn
Alliance
Hy Saye
Uprising debate on coal strike reform in Pennsylvania
Pottsville speakers push Alliance bills, including an eight hour cap for under 21 workers, to end the anthracite strike. Supporters warn of uprisings at the next election if coal-region conditions stay poor. Another speaker advocates compulsory arbitration. governor listens to Alliance views without comment.
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William Wilhelm
Pottsville
General Assembly
Socialist Bar
Schuylkill
Luzerne
Matt Long
Hazleton
Er. Sehwager
Girardville
Terrific storm harms late crops and near miss at Abe Thomas home
A destructive storm in Utica Michigan on September 12 damaged late crops. A bolt struck Abe Thomas's house, hitting the bed where Mr and Mrs Thomas were lying, splintering posts and scorching bedding but causing no injuries. In Lansing, Darling Lee paroled by Governor Bliss for forgery after earlier sentencing in Detroit.
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Utica
Mich
Abe Thomas
Lansing
Darling Lee
Detroit
Jackson
Bliss
Paris Churches Launch Citywide Revival in Tent
Paris churches across the city have initiated an extended revival held in a large tent. The effort unites all Protestant congregations in a single outreach initiative.
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His
Oil Fever Hits Sparta Michigan Hope Of Riches Rise
In Sparta Michigan on September 12 locals say an oil fever grips the town as a capitalist recruits an oil expert from Ohio to survey the underfoot riches. The outlook hints the nearby countryside may rival Spindle Top in Texas in oil potential.
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Sparta
Mich
Here
Texas
Ohio
Oil Boom Sparks Town Venture Amid Clay Plains
A predicted industrial surge follows a famed find as capitalism quickly organizes a company to exploit the oil. The land is level with heavy clay soil and mud holes where oil surfaces half an inch. Real estate prices soar and strangers flood the town.
Well Known Citizen of Aberdeen Arrested in Vault Robbery
Web Lews, a famed Edmunds county figure and former county awaiter, is jailed on charges of stealing about 82,800 in gold from the county treasurer’s vault. Officials say he knew the safe combination and may have fled to Minnesota after exchanging gold at the state fair. Authorities report he allegedly confessed taking the money during business hours while the treasurer and clerk were away.
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Aberdeen
Lews
Edmunds County
Eden
Lewis
Tie
Minnesota
St. Paul
Old settlers recall first home in Washington county
The article tells of early life in Washington county around 1838, detailing the Iams family's move from Ohio, their rail pen shelter, a log house, and later frame home. It discusses frontier challenges, ties with local Indians, and the couple's long marriage, with anecdotes about courthouse service, voting, and medicine use.
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Man
Washington County
Dutch Creek
Tallyland
Geo. Bereiter
Early Days Here A Wedding Near ly One Hundred Years Agov
Washington county Iowa recalls a long marriage as Jobin Tams and his wife aged 93 and 102 celebrate seventy four years since their 1840s wedding. A reporter notes their simple home near Valley, their kin, and old customs, recounting early life and cherished routines in a brief local profile.
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Ohio
Tans
Government
Fairfield
Mr. Tams
Burlington
Brighton
Jobin Tame
Valley
Washington County
Iowa
Tams
James
Dutch Creek Township
Tas
Keokuk County
William Knoox
Lams
Colorado Democrats Conclude Convention After Long Session
The Colorado Democratic state convention adjourned after late night talks on fusion with the Populists. Gov. candidates were not finalized until Wednesday. Henry M. Teller was renominated for U.S. Senate and a full ticket was chosen with Edward Stimson for governor, Horace Havens for secretary of state, James N. Carte for treasurer, Harry H. Lesley as attorney general, John H. Sweigert for schools, and Helen M. Grinfelds as superintendent.
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Tade Tuewliy
Fuston
Teller
Fencuretter
United States
Henry BM. Teller
the Adams
Edward ©. Stimeon
Thomas At
Tannear
Horace W. Havens
James N. Carte
Harry H. Lesley
John H. Sweigert
Mra
Helen M. Grenfels
They Were Refused Licenses End of a Might Against the Saloon
In Clarkshill Indiana on September 12 a major temperance victory was won as saloon licenses for Joseph C. Yount Clayton Hollenbeck and William Stultz were refused. Remonstrances with 410 names each faced scrutiny. six names dropped and temperance supporters led by twelve votes in Yount’s case, forty four against Stultz and one against Hollenbeck. The liquor side may face costs and questions over remonstrator fees.
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Ind
Laurinie
Joseph C. Yount
Clineton Hollenbeck
William Stultz
Lafayette
Yount
Stults
Hollenbeek
Republican Utah Convention Drops Cuba Reciprocity
Ogden Utah Sept 12 The Republican state convention nominated Joseph Hewell for congress and Judge William Metarty for supreme court justice. The platform omits Cuban reciprocity after bitter debate. Pro Roosevelt support and a plan to back a 1904 nomination passed amid protests and cheering. The Tacoma synopsis notes unanimity on Roosevelt policies and a Philippine stance.
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Heyeridge
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Wash
McKinley
Spain
Philippines
Sweet and Winsome Bride in Muscatine Banker's Wedding
In Muscatine on September 12 a sweet winsome telephone girl Ida Shafnit married banker James J Geisler, president of the German American Savings Bank, amid notes of a romantic courtship. He is said to be worth at least 1,000,000 with holdings in the state. she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shafnit.
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Jacob McVay
Lama
Jane
Muscatine
James J. Geisler
Ida Shafnit
Henry Shafnit
Woman in Cardiff Court Claims Duke of Clarence Rights
Margery King don, a stylish woman, faced disorderly conduct charges in a Cardiff police court. She created a scene by saying she had caused herself to be jailed to press a claim against the late Duke of Clarence, brother to the Prince of Wales, claiming she lost her husband and children to vindicate the duke's name and that she traveled from India to seek her rights.
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Wales
Duke of Clarence
Prince of Wales
India
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