Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 January 1902 — MINERS EXONERATE OFFICIALS [ARTICLE]

MINERS EXONERATE OFFICIALS

Mia* Meredith’* Charge* Declared to Be Without Foundation. President Mitchell and the national officers of the United Mine Workers of America were completely exonerated of the charges made by Miss Mollie Meredith. The report of the investigating committee indorsing; all their acts in connection with the Pearce matter was adopted by the convention by a rising vote. The report declares that the committee found no foundation for the charges. President Mitchell and Secretary Wilson thanked the convention for its action and were cheered by the delegates. The convention sat down on a resolution to organize a political party to fight for government ownership.