Anthracite Miners Prepare Large-Scale Strike Threat
The United Mine Workers move to strike the 140,000 anthracite miners by September 4 after operators refused joint talks. If ordered, first idleness would begin September 10, anniversary of the Latimer massacre, as conciliation committees may be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Lattimer
Thomas D. Nicholls
Nanticoke
John T. Dempsey
Scranton
Thomas Duffy
Kelayres
John P. Gallagher
Silver Brook
John Fahy
Pottsville
G. W. Hartlein
Shamokin
Rev
E. S. Phillips
Hazleton
Demands of the United Mine Workers for Better Wages and Pay Rules
The union outlines demands including abolition of the company store, cash pay, fair tonnage weights, and wage increases across districts. They seek lower powder prices, semi monthly pay, a check weightman at the breaker, and district specific tonnage and wage adjustments with percentage raises for different classes of labor. Districts 1 7 and 9 cover Luzerne Lackawanna Schuylkill Marleton Shamokin regions with varied rate per ton and percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh
Schuylkill
Upper
Luzerne
Lackawanna
Marleton
Upper Schuylkill
Shamokin
Hazleton delegates hold secret session after operators fail to appear
The Hazleton convention opened to the public for its first session but moved to a closed door secret session when operators did not attend. The scale committee report was unanimously adopted and later filed with district officers whose names follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Pennsylvania Slovak, Greek Catholic Union Incorporation Notice
In Luzerne County a proposal will be presented to the Court of Common Pleas on September 17, 1900 to charter a new corporation named Pennsylvania Slovak, Human and Greek Catholic Union. The group aims to benevolence charity, aid members and kin, promote temperance and morality, collect dues, and fund burials and sick benefits. Chas Orion Stroh, solicitor. Wanted, ages 16 to 18, apply at J C Berner's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vharter
Court of Com
Luzerne County
Court of Common Pleas
Emery
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Amen
Pennsylvania Slovak, Human and Greek Catholic Union
Chas
Orion Stroh
May Break Deadlock in Foster School Board Appointment
Harry Mane of Hazleton, one of the candidates in the stalled Foster school director deadlock over a Hazle Brook teaching post, was appointed by Hazle township directors to teach at Jeancaville, replacing resigning Harry Harman. Officials hope Mane’s selection ends the impasse unless allied directors switch support to another candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mane
Hazleton
Foster
Hazle Brook
Hazle Township
Jeancaville
Harry Harman
Maue
Lightning Strikes Farm Animals in Local Incidents
A bolt struck Mrs Breslin’s Third ward residence wounding the occupants. In Jeddo No 5 a lightning bolt killed one horse of a pair driven by Sylvester Simms and struck a mule of a pair driven by Jacob Schaffer. The drivers escaped harm except Schaffer who suffered a slight burn to his left foot.
Yesterday's Excursion to Harvey's Lake Draws Crowned Crowd
The Young Men's Corps organized a lake trip with twelve well filled cars. The day at Harvey's Lake passed pleasantly with no issues. The return excursion train arrived back here at 8.40 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey's Lake
Young Men’s Corps
Balely
Pittston Club to Meet Hazleton Athletics in County Championship
A baseball match between Pittston, champions of the upper end, and Hazleton Athletics is set to decide the amateur county title. The contest is expected Sunday at Tigers Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston Club
Hazleton Athletics
Tigers Park
Caught by sly Cupid in multiple local weddings
Thomas Conahan weds Miss Annie McGinley at St Ann's Church with a reception and drive through Butler Valley. Dr Samuel Hess and Miss Annie Louisa Smith unite in Freeland after a home ceremony. both couples head to Philadelphia and Atlantic City for their wedding tour. Other weddings include Conahan McGinley nuptials and planned marriages of Bonan and Bonan and Sapan and Danish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Conahan
Annie McGinley
Richard Brooks
Methodist Episcopal Church
Conyngham
Samuel 8. Hess
Freeland
Annie Louisa Smith
Drums
Victor A. Oswald
Laura Smith
Hazleton
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
John W. Smith
Butler Valley
Hess
Philadelphia Dental College
Moss
St. Ann's Catholic Church
Francis Mack
Manus Conahan
Bid McGinley
Sally McNulty
John McGee
Conahan
South Street
Joseph Bonan
Carmel Bonan
Eckley
Peruyzi
Marleton
St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church
Stephen Sapan
Teckla Danish
Sandy Run
Martyak
Rents Rising Across Town Face Tenant Pushback
Rents of dwelling houses are steadily climbing in all town areas, with some properties showing up to a 1 percent increase. Tenants with long term stays oppose the hikes while landlords justify the higher figures by tax and expense increases.
Neale To Deliver Welcome Address At State Medical Society Meet
Dr H M Neale of Upper Lehigh will give the welcome address to delegates at the Medical Society of the State of Pennsylvania convention. The three day event in Wilkesbarre will cover numerous medical topics as Dr Neale serves as Luzerne County Medical Society president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Neale
Upper Lehigh
Medical Society
Pennsylvania
Wilkesbarre
Neale
Luzerne County
Mining and Mechanical Institute Opes 1900-01 Term
The Mining and Mechanical Institute will open Monday evening for the 1900 01 term. Classes will be held at the Birkbeck Brock building as before. Foster township schools reopen Tuesday morning and Butler township schools reopen Monday September 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mining and Mechanical Institute
Birkbeck Brock
Foster Township
Butler Township
Customer Feedback Sought on Goods and Prices
If not pleased with our goods or prices tell us. If they please you kindly tell your satisfaction and experience to help us improve.
Local retailers promise better value on goods
Advertisers claim competing stores offer the same merchandise at lower prices or higher quality for the same money, positioning savings and superior value as a key selling point.
We Lead and Others Follow In Six Week Clearance
For six weeks we have run successful clearance sales and more imitate our plans. We Lead and Others Follow. We offer great bargains on School Clothing Shoes Shirts Hats Caps and every item for school children. Mr. W. E. Jones is our cutter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeland
Mr. W. E. Jones
Book Offer Reminder for Famous-Cele Never Shrink Overalls
Agents seek buyers for the Famous-Cele Never Shrink and Never Rip overalls and coats. Call for a book showcasing the range and ordering details.
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Corner Centre
Luzerne Streets
N. Wenner & Sons
Seloes Store
Hugh Malloy
Asay
Freeland Steam Laundry
Clifford H. Heller
Mgr
South Centre Street
Indianapolis
Indiana
The
Laneous
Ann Qulinn
Ann Harvey
Chestnut Street
Birranton
Ridge Street
John Walltaby
A. Buckley
Ribune Building
Mike Lepkatch
Birkbeck Street
Second Ward
Stroh
J.C Berner’s
Sly Cupid
Dr. Hess
Miss Smith
M'Ginley
Jenie
SENSE
Birkbeck
Freeland, Pa
Kushnerick Bros
Curry
J. Curry
Merit's
M. Merit
Retell Confectioner
Centre Street
Wm. J. Eckert
South Centre Streeland
Park View
Henry Krouse
Front Street
George Wisher
Keiper
Anton Schack
Wm. Wehrman
Orson Stroh
Ohn
M. Carr
Postoffice Building
McLaughlin
Brennan's
Centre
R J, O'Donnell
Campbell Building
J. McBrearty
Jon
Justice OF the Peace
Tribune Building
Main Street
E. Hayes
Washington Street
Hazelton Bros
New York City
Rerowich
Aoe Zemany
Kendall, Clock & Co
Clock Tobacco Co
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