When was it published?

October 28, 1907 in Semi Weekly Herald

Domestic News October 28, 1907

Semi Weekly Herald

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

William D. Haywood, John Mitchell, Thomas D. Nicholls

Q: What keywords are associated?

Union Merger, Mine Workers, Haywood Election, Mitchell Retirement, Nicholls Successor

Durango, La Plata County, Colorado

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What is this article about?

Rumors in Indianapolis of a merger between the United Mine Workers of America and the Western Federation of Miners, with William D. Haywood eyed for presidency. John Mitchell declines re-election due to health; officials favor Congressman Thomas D. Nicholls as successor.

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Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 25.—Rumors are in circulation here of a plan for the amalgamation of the United Mine Workers of America and the Western Federation of Miners, and the election of William D. Haywood, secretary of the latter organization, to the presidency of the combined organization. John Mitchell, whose term as president of the United Mine Workers will expire on April 1 next, has announced that he will not be a candidate for re-election, owing to ill health. The report of the merger and the election of Haywood is discredited by officials of the United Mine Workers, who declare that Congressman Thomas D. Nicholls, of Scranton, Pa., will probably be Mitchell's successor.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Appointment

What keywords are associated?

Union Merger Mine Workers Haywood Election Mitchell Retirement Nicholls Successor

What entities or persons were involved?

William D. Haywood John Mitchell Thomas D. Nicholls

Where did it happen?

Indianapolis, Ind.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Indianapolis, Ind.

Event Date

Oct. 25

Key Persons

William D. Haywood John Mitchell Thomas D. Nicholls

Outcome

rumors of merger and haywood's election discredited; mitchell not seeking re-election due to ill health; nicholls probable successor.

Event Details

Rumors circulate of amalgamating United Mine Workers of America and Western Federation of Miners, electing Haywood as president of combined group. Mitchell's term ends April 1; he announces no re-election bid due to health. Union officials discredit merger report and predict Nicholls as next president.