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Harlan & Hollingsworth Corporation and the Bethlehem Steel Company in Delaware are combined for the purpose of “establishing in Wilmington a plant for the manufacturers of steel passenger coaches and all kinds of steel freight cars.”

Several major fuel companies merge, leaving them with a capitol stock of $37,650,000 control of over “200,000 acres of coal land” across several states.

The National Convention of the United Mine Workers adopts President Mitchell’s plan to provide a national defense fund for underpaid miners, “raising a fund of $300,000 a week to aid the striking anthracite miners”.

"Colored” boxer George Dixon defeats white Australian Billy Murphy after six rounds in New York.

A company based in Richmond promotes a new product to bleach black skin and straighten black hair.

An advertisement explains the benefits of its’ product that will change a black person’s skin “five shades whiter.”

The miners and operators of the major coal regions sign labor agreement representing the workers rights.

New York Coal miners call a conference with their employers to demand “the eight-hour work day” and “an increase of 20 percent in wages,” or else the 140,000 workers will threaten strike.

A Bishop is thrice rejected from hotels, despite his lofty position, due to his race.

Black farmers from Virginia gather to discuss business ideas on future agricultural endeavors.