Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-09-27
Three Men Wounded, One
Fatally, in Row.
SITUATION is THE SAME.
Said That Big Companies May Grant
Concessions to Working Miners To-
morrow-Mine Workers Still Hold
ing Out for Recognition of Union.

strike in the Lackawana region was
reported this morning from Sibley, a
mining settlement six miles from
Scranton. Three men were wounded,
one fatally, in row in which about
twenty revolver shots were fired. The
participants were all Italians among
whom bad blood had existed for some |
time. Last night the men got into a |
fight on the roadway, near Barberton,
with the above result.
The strike situation turnout the
Lackawana valley is practically I'M
changed today. The Lackawana COM
pany is working it's four washeries
without molestation. This company is
believed to be actively preparing to
get one of its big breakers in opera
ton by marshaling sufficient men
willing to work.
Information this morning is to the
effect that the big companies will be
prepared tomorrow to grant conces-
sions provided that at the time the
men are actually working and in their
employ, but there is an understanding
that come what may the compromise
will not be effected thru the United
Mine Workers. While many mine
workers are anxious to settle the
strike, and return to work regardless
of the means by which amicable set
Element is made, there is quite strong
sentiment to remain out until the
union is recognized.
Sheriff Harvey Talks to Governor.
Hazleton, Pa, Sept. 26.-The entire
Hazleton region is quiet today, no
marches or disturbances having &C.
Cured anywhere during the night or
morning. Sheriff Harvey said today
that he had long talk with Gov
Stone over the telephone, in which he
explained the entire situation and the
reason why he made request for
troops. The sheriff told the governor
he was wanted also at many places in
the county to protect life and prop
erty, and it was impossible to be
everywhere. He frankly said the stu
alton as it stood yesterday was get
ting beyond his control, and suggested
to the governor that two regiments
would be sufficient to preserve. order.
He also informed the governor that
under no circumstances would he
shoot man; that he would not make
the mistake that Sheriff Martin made
three years ago when score of men
were shot to death by deputies at
Latimer The governor replied that
he would take the whole subject under
careful consideration.
No additional collieries had closed
in the Lehigh valley today. One mine
in the Schuylkill region, however, IS
reported closed. There is not col
liery in the region that has full force
of men today. The strikers claim ac-
cesSionS to their ranks, while most of
the mine superintendent report a
slight increase in the number of men
Z working today. The Lehigh Valley,
officials say they are in better shape
than on any other day since the strike
began.
Troops Await Orders.
Shenandoah, Pa, Sept. 26.-The ex-
pected order for troops to go to Halle
ton district was not received by Gen.
Goblin, altho a special train on the
Lehigh Valley railroad is in readiness
to move the soldiers at. moments
notice. The condition in this region
remains unchanged. Everything is
j quiet.
Harvey viii Not Get Troops.
Philadelphia, Sept. 26.-Affairs in
the strike region are very quietltoday
The soldiers are still encamped on the
hills near Shamokin, but they have
nothing whatever to do, and are be-
coming impatient to get back home.
Sheriff Harvey's effort to get a couple
of regiments of militiamen into Luz
zerne county, on the plea that the
marchers are getting beyond his con-
troll, has thus far been denied by Gov.
Stone, and events today would appear
to justify the governor in his attitude
President Mitchell, aided by his lieu
tenants, is making every effort to in
duce idle men to refrain from violence
or trespass, as he full realizes the
moral effect of an outbreak that
would necessitate the sen ling of sol
diers to the Hazleton region.
Markle's men at Hazleton are idle
today, by agreement, pending a vote
on the question of accepting or re-
jecting the offer OF changes in the
working conditions, made yesterday by
the firm. The strike leaders say they
are confident all the Marllle mines
will be closed tomorrow, as they do
not believe the offer of the firm is
sufficiently attractive to induce the
men to remain at work.
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