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The Church Association for the Advancement of the Interests of Labor passed a resolution expressing their pleasure that the coal operators have agreed to arbitration and they urge that the commission include labor representatives.
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1902-10-15
William F. King suggests that the coal operators remove their limitations on the appointment of members to the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission. This would give President Roosevelt more leeway and possibly shift public opinion away from John Mitchell and the striking miners.
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1902-10-15
James Martin volunteers to be a member of the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission. He has served on other arbitration boards and he believes it would be a great honor and give him immense satisfaction to help settle a “most grave problem.”
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1902-10-15
Senator Mason recommends William Patrick Rend for appointment to the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission.
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1902-10-15
Ambassador Meyer presented President Roosevelt’s photographs to the Duke of Aosta, who was very interested in the Rough Riders. Meyer hopes that arbitration can bring the Anthracite Coal Strike to a satisfactory conclusion and is sorry to hear that the completion of the White House has been delayed due a strike by the painters.
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1902-10-15
The unknown author praises President Roosevelt’s handling of the Anthracite Coal Strike.
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1902-10-16
Senator Hanna congratulates President Roosevelt on the settlement of the Anthracite Coal Strike.
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1902-10-16
Secretary of State Hay congratulates President Roosevelt on performing a great service for the country, most likely referring to the settlement of the Anthracite Coal Strike.
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1902-10-16
Charles Hereford congratulates President Roosevelt on the settlement of the Anthracite Coal Strike.
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1902-10-16
Note with five suggested actions that can be taken to lessen tensions surrounding the Anthracite Coal Strike.
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1902-10-31
John J. McCook recommends Charles J. Devlin for appointment to the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission. McCook explains that Devlin began his career as a “practical miner” and gradually achieved higher levels of power and authority. Devlin now operates mines in Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and New Mexico. McCook assures Roosevelt that Devlin is a fair man with a great deal of knowledge about the situation.
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1902-10-16
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, will recommend the acceptance of the proposed Anthracite Coal Strike settlement.
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1902-10-16
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, will be releasing a statement recommending the acceptance of the Anthracite Coal Strike settlement.
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1902-10-16
President Mitchell formally accepts the members of the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission pending the results of a convention by the United Mine Workers of America. Mitchell justifies the strike and labor’s position.
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1902-10-16
Walter Wellman agrees to Secretary Cortelyou’s recommendation about not presenting John Mitchell’s propositions regarding the board of arbitration to President Roosevelt. Wellman will continue to discuss the matter with Mitchell.
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1902-10-16
Henry C. Smith recommends Henry C. Adams for appointment to the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission.
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1902-10-16
Walter Wellman states that the board has adjourned and unanimously agreed to call a convention in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The board will present its recommendation of approval and adoption of the commission appointed by President Roosevelt. The convention is likely to follow the wishes of John Mitchell.
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1902-10-16
The Strachey family will be visiting the United States and expects to hear from the White House. Nicholas Murray Butler congratulates President Roosevelt on the conclusion of the Anthracite Coal Strike and is pleased that his friend, Bishop Spalding, is a member of the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission.
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1902-10-17
Bishop O’Gorman is pleased that President Roosevelt is recovering from the accident that happened in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He congratulates Roosevelt on the settlement of the Anthracite Coal Strike and the appointment of Bishop Spaulding to the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission. Pope Leo XIII has had kind things to say about the American administration of the Philippines and hopes the nomination of Monsignor Giovanni Battista Guidi as apostolic delegate to the Philippines is pleasing to Roosevelt and Governor Taft.
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1902-10-17
Daniel Edgar Sickles is glad that General Wilson has been appointed to the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission. He believes the primary issue for the commission to consider is the right of every man to work for wages acceptable to him.
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1902-10-17