Mine Fire Burns Through 60 Year Barrier Near Lansford
Lansford Pa January 31 A long burning mine fire dating from 60 years has breached a 100 foot deep 15 foot thick concrete wall built by the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co to contain it. The fire threatens the Panther Creek valley vein, the world’s largest anthracite bed, as officials fight to prevent spread with drilling and firefighting efforts.
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Lansford
Summit Hill
Phillip Binter
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Panther Creek
Lehigh Cos
Wanted Rag and Rubber Buyers Ad Seeks Scrap Metal
Wanted rag and rubber, will pay 2 cents per pound for rags and 12 cents for rubber. Copper at 10 cents, red brass 12 cents, yellow brass 100. L A Brodskiy, at 142 Hast Main St.
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L A. Brodskiy
Body found confirms Walter A Robinson mystery
Belief the missing Walter A Robinson, famed game warden, is solved after Deputy Medical Examiner Dr. Cook identifies a skeleton in a creek near Lawton’s Station. Bones show long decay, head missing, clothing rotted, body found by Indian guide and resident. Authorities suspect prior murder linked to enforcing game laws.
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Ula
Walter A. Robinson
Cattarausus
Cook
Cattureaugus Creek
Arthur Haze
John Johnson
Lawton
Rgbingon
Diskia
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetine Still A Top Seller After Forty Years
A promotional note asserts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetine Compound remains a leading remedy for women's ailments after four decades. The ad claims the product proves merit through competition and public trust.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Arrest in Kane gambling case shocks local scene
Lawrence Passer was arrested at the instance of Mrs. Bilis Pride for permitting card playing for money in his apartments. Mrs. Pride is represented by R. J. Campbell and subpoenas were issued for numerous players to testify before Squire Gills. Ball collateral of $500 was required for Passer’s appearance.
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Kane
Webk
Bilis Pride
Lawrence Passer
Squire Gills
Price
R. J. Campbell
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