Labor's Big Convention Opens in Scranton Amid Patriotism
The American Federation of Labor begins its twenty first annual convention at St Thomas College hall in Scranton with a patriotic stage setting. President Gompers will welcome delegates from 2,000,000 organized workers as sessions open at 10 o clock and various public events follow including a Chinese exclusion meeting and a Labor banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Scranton
St. Thomas College Hall
Central Labor Union
Gothier
St. Charles Hotel
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Grand Central
John H. Devine
College Hall
Gompers
Devine
Lyceum
Mitchell
Mine Workers
Several Divorces Wanted in Hazleton and Allentown
An application for divorce was filed by Bessie Miller of Hazleton claiming cruel treatment and desertion by Harry Miller. Married December 26, 1899, they separated June 1900. alleged incidents include a glass tumbler thrown in February 1900 and threats to poison or shoot. A subpoena was awarded. Samuel Shaffer of White Haven seeks divorce from Mary A Schaffer, currently in Easton, stating marriage at Fishkill Landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Miller
Hazleton
Harry ©. Miller
Samuel Shaffer
White Haven
Mary A. Schaffer
Easton
Fishkill Land
Divorce filings reveal desertion across years in New York and Pennsylvania
Catherine Hoffman of Eckley seeks divorce from F. J. Hoffman after alleging marriage at Mauch Chunk on December 15, 1876 and desertion in June 1891. A separate case notes a wife deserting her husband on June 18, 1887 and a later desertion on January 15, 1896. Subpena issued. Attorney Roger J. O'Donnell referenced in both cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Hudson
New York
Roger J. O'Donnell
Catherine Hoffman
Eckley
F. J. Hoffman
Mauch Chunk
Sparring Contests Declared Lawful by Judge Martin
Judge Martin of Philadelphia's court of common pleas rules sparring contests are not unlawful in Central Athletic Club v Mayor Ashbridge and Director English. He says municipal officials may abate nuisances endangering health or safety, but evidence showed no necessity for police interference with boxing at the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Court of Common Pleas of
Philadelphia
Central Athletic Club
Ashbridge
Director of
Public Safety English
English
Freeland Marine John J Stahl Denies Prison Status
John J. Stahl, a Freeland youth serving in the United States Marine Corps, telegraphed from Annapolis to his mother Mrs. Allon Stahl that he is not in prison. The message refutes rumors that he was dishonorably discharged and sentenced to a year’s imprisonment for remarks attributed to him at President McKinley’s assassination. Friends learn the circulating reports are untrue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Stahl
Freeland
United States Marine Corps
Annapolis
Allon Stahl
South Centre Street
McKinley
Young Stahl
Literary Society Meets With Varied Recitals And Local Notices
A St Aloysius Literary Society meeting featured Mary Bonner Annie McGill Della O Neill and others recitations readings and organ solos plus essays and papers. Obituaries note George W Nagle and Dolores Shovlin die aged 10 and 4 both to be buried Friday. A blizzard storm brings five inches of snow with travel disruption and a Wilkesbarre Hazleton rail mishap near Drifton. Frank McHaile initiated into Shamokin club after arm branded with hot poker. potential amputation. Elysian extracts advertised by A Oswald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aloysius Literary Society
Hsasay
Mary Bonner
Annie McGill
Della O'Neill
Annie Mulreany
Nellie Quinn
Alice Reilly
Easay
Mary McBrearty
Bridget Gillespie
Lizzie Furey
Mary B. Jonson
Mary Halpin
Frank McHaile
Shamokin
Round the Region a Century of Smallpox Sorrow and News
In Plymouth yesterday three deaths and a new case resulted from smallpox. Alfred Buckingham and William Evans died, along with an infant. the father died earlier last week. The family apart from the mother has been wiped out by the disease. Scranton union of street railway employees executives were arrested on a criminal libel warrant, based on statements by Samuel L. Bunwell. John and James Bunnell received fines and jail terms. Windsor hotel license forfeited. A pennsylvania middleweight title bout in Shamokin collapsed after a ring intrusion. Local notices include a sale lineup at John Bellezza’s and a court injunction over a husband’s misused money. A Welsh church pastor resigned after boycotting streetcars angered congregants. Boer War veteran Oscar Shoemaker reportedly killed in August. A double funeral for John Rediman and wife. Wyoming Valley Traction wages to be reviewed January 1. Green Ridge Coal Company’s large breaker burned, freeing 500 workers. Annie Kartomski, 6, burned to death in hot grease. Judge Bechtel declared Constable Alexander Oliver a fugitive from justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Alfred
Fred Buckingham
William
Thomas R. Evans
Scranton Union of Street Railway
Samuel L. Bunwell
Valon
Lon Beckwith
Athens
George Cole
Trenton
N. J
Shamokin
Pennsylvania
John Bellezza
Centre Street
Luzerne
Srceland
Zazimer Zodto
Wilkesbarre
Cara
William C. Davis
Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church
Scranton
Oscar Shoemaker
Lynnport
Lehigh County
United States
Montgomery
South Africa
Allentown
Copyngham
John Rediman
Carmen
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
Green Ridge Coal Company
Annie Kartomski
Pittston
Bechtel
Pottaville
Alexander Oliver
Kline Township
The Burglar shines as top comedy drama on stage
Gus Thomas's The Burglar earns high praise as a top comedy drama with true sentiment and natural dramatic truth. The stellar company delivers a genuine, instructive treat, while Friday night audiences are promised a commendable production. The earlier Monday musical night, The Hottest Coon in Dixie, delighted Grand Theatre patrons with a strong color entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Thomas
Dixie
Happenings in Freeland Two Day Summary
Local notes detail mine inspector W H Davies renewal and commission in the Fifth anthracite district by Governor Stone. Central Labor Union to attend AFL convention in Scranton with James McHugh. Various local moves include Mrs. Conrad Schaub leaving her Centre and Chestnut store for West Walnut, and upcoming football match Crescents vs Young Americans if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Davies
Governor Stone
Hazleton
Central Labor Union of
Freeland and Vicinity
American Federation of Labor
Scranton
James McHugh
Jeddo
Conrad Schaub
Centre
Chestnut Streets
West Walnut Street
Cresceants
Town
Young Americas
Jeanesville
Steve Durkas
North Ridge Street
Miners’ Hospital
B. Ib. Davis
Davies
Patrick O'Donnell
Sandy Run
Elizabeth
N. J
M. Refowich
S. J. NeuBurger
New York City
Open Evenings Until After the Holidays Sale
This sale emphasizes careful preparation and comparison of goods from six stores to offer the best materials and workmanship at low prices. It highlights winter goods and a wide range of services from local attorneys, dentists, and insurers listed in Freeland, with multiple firms and providers noted in the period-voice directory.
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Ktio Kid
Douglas
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Refowich
Our
Raglan
Ite
LABOR
T. Campbell
Currys
Dry Goods
E. J. Curry
Depierro - Bros. Cafh
Gibson, Dougherty
Kaufer Club
Rosenbluth
Mumm
Hennessy
Schweitzer
Wm. Wehrman
wWatchmarker
NeuBurger
Geo. H. Hartman
Oral Hotel
Santa Claus’ Headquarters
M. Mberizt
Luzerne County
M. Meret
Centre St
Grand Opera House
Freeland Opera House Co
Lessees
B. F. Morris Company
Augustus Thomas
Alabama
McMenamin’s
Boyle
Nest
George W
Jacob Nagle
Front Street
J. J. Kuntz
Vreeland Campetery
Dolores
Henry Shovlin
Oakdale
St. Ann’s Cemetery
Drifton
A. Oswald
Elysian’s
Valsey
John Bunnell
James Bunnell
Bunnells
Halsey
Windsor Hotel
Thomas Evans
Frank DePierre
Harvey
Eastern Penitentiary
A. J. Benner
Upper Lehigh
Coxe
Maggie Jacobs
New Burger’s
Freeland School Board
Robert Boyle
Joseph Yarowski
Sallie Gallagher
Dlifton
Laubach’s
B. C. Laubach
Star Shoe Store
Hugh Malloy
Centre and
Walnut Streets
Phila
Senie
Birkbeck Brick
Freeland, Pa
Hal
Orion Stroh
Land
and M. Carr
Attorney-At-Law
Postoffice Building
Gkee McLaughlin
Brennan's Building
Rj, Odonnell
Campbell
Freeland White Haven
Kane Building
Postoffice
Joan J. McBrearty
McMenamin Building
D* N. Maley
Birkbeck
E. Hayes
Washington Street
Hazelton Bros
Hess
Rerowich
Synes A. Buckley
Justice OF the Peace
Tribune Building
Main Street
Minnesota
N.W. Cor. Centre
Front St
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