Federation Favors Chinese Exclusion Over Japanese Clash
The American Federation of Labor backed Chinese exclusion and dropped a proposed clause to exclude Japanese and other Asiatic races. President Gompers argued against Jap inclusion, urging focus on keeping Chinese out. Other resolutions supported home rule in DC, shipyard labor limits, alley contract law updates, musician inclusion, and a $10,000 appropriation for common laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
James O'Connell
Machinists
Federation
O'Connell
Gompers
Japan
Mr. Gompers
United States
International Typographical Union
Tanquary
Colorado
Order of Railways Telegraphers
American Mint Glass Workers
District of Columbia
Local Man John McElwee Dies After Short Illness
John McElwee 62 formerly of Lehigh region died suddenly yesterday after being unwell for weeks. He worked on Charles Murrin Sr. farm in Butler valley and prophesied his death three weeks ago in Freeland. Funeral held this afternoon at St Ann's Cemetery. Mrs Elvira Buchman 31 of Upper Lehigh died after a brief illness. She leaves husband Albert Buchman and two children. funeral set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McElwee
Charles Murrin
Butler Valley
Freeland
Lehigh
St. Ann's Cemetery
Elvira Buchman
Upper
Albert Buchman
The Finest Whiskey on Sale at Local LIQUOR Store
The notice highlights domestic and imported whiskeys available for sale with fresh Rochester and Shenandoah beer and Foundrine Porter on tap at a Centre Street liquor shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weniger
Rochester
Shenanoah
Remates Leave Pre land by Lehigh Valley Train
A remate will depart Pre land at 11:51 a m on the Lehigh Valley train. Mrs. Charles Wagner aged 40 a stepdaughter of Coal and Iron Police Officer Gottlieb Piller of Jeddo was found dead in bed at her Hazleton home yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyalusing
Bradford County
Preland
Charles Wagner
Coal and Iron Police
Gottlieb Piller
Jeddo
Hazleton
Narrow Escape From Death in Lehigh Farmyard Blaze
Mrs. John Edwards of Upper Lehigh narrowly escaped death when her dress caught fire while cooking pudding in the garden. William Williams grabbed water and used blankets from a nearby line to smother the flames, saving her life though she suffered burns on her body and hair loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwards
Upper Lehigh
William Williams
Mrs. Edwards
Smallpox in Hazleton Strikes Local Boarding House
A Hazleton case was found yesterday afternoon at a Mina Street hotel run by Mrs. Mary Simpson. Infected residents include Violet Burns Lillian Lewis and Madeline Bentley. The board of health ordered the Simpson house closed and the Burns occupant moved to the pesthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Mina Street
Mary Simpson
Violet Burns
Lillian Lewis
Madeline Bentley
Boy Seriously Hurt At No 2 Colliery
Neal Boyle of Coxe addition son of Patrick Boyle was badly injured at No 2 colliery Drifton while tending a gate latch on the track. His foot was crushed when a locomotive moved forward not seeing him. He was taken to the Miners hospital with his condition described as almost hopeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Boyle
Patrick Boyle
Coxe Addition
No. 2
Drifton
Boyle
Miners’ Hospital
Tigers Pair Bulletin Heralds Fair Preparations
Members of the Tigers Athletic Club are distributing the first issue of the Tigers Pair Bulletin a four page three column paper promoting the fair to be held from the 14th to 28th Inst News includes fair coverage and local advertisements Future issues appear on the 14th 18th 21st and 25th Inst Booths and stands are being erected in Krells opera house ready for Saturday opening night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers Athletic Club
Tigers Pair Bulletin
Freeland
Krell’s
Opera House
Barretts Appointments List By Recorder-elect
On Monday evening Recorder-elect Barrett announced his appointments listing John Smoulter Nanticoke as chief deputy E C Barrett Wanamie as chief clerk Thomas Moore Plymouth as clerk Daniel O Donnell Wilkesbarre as clerk Caspar Sosnoski Nanticoke as clerk Clarence B Johnson Westmoor as clerk and Cornelius Gallagher Glen Lyon as clerk Barrett is the only official elected last month who did not recognize the Fourth district in making his appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett
John Smoulter
Nanticoke
E. C. Barrett
Wanamie
Thomas Moore
Plymouth
Daniel O'Donnell
Wilkesbarre
Caspar Sosnoski
Clarence B. Johnson
Westmoor
Cornelius Gallagher
Glen Lyon
Restaurant for Sale in Front Street Location
Advertisement states sale of the restaurant run by Stanley Rudewick on Front Street with good will and fixtures. Claim of best paying livocation in town and a reason for selling. Inquiry through Daniel Kilne, attorney at law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Rudewick
Front Street
Daniel Kilne
Acquittal for Patrick Gibbons Ends Insanity Trial
Patrick Gibbons, from a prominent South Scranton family, was acquitted on insanity grounds after last October’s murder of his wife. He had been confined as a lunatic before being brought home, then stabilized, and will be confined to the asylum again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Gibbons
Gibbons
South Scranton
Scranton School Board
Michael Perrens
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Pottsville
Pottsville Hospital
Lehigh Valley
Lakeside Railway Company
Yatesville
Theatrical Showcase Attracts Arkansaw Melodrama
The Lyceum theater hosts Old Arkansaw a popular melodrama praised for its visual appeal and care in casting led by Frank Lreson Vic Lambert Grace Hays Frank Owens Robert C Bell Ella Miller Percy R Denton Minnie Hellman B W Sewell The Evil Eye features Nid and Ned by the Brothers Kennard with pantomime and singing electrified by light ballet and dancers Miss Emile Benner delivers two strong songs with a wide contralto range The production is described as artistically staged with novel effects and strong company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansaw
Jed Raymond
Frank ©. Lreson
Vic Lambert
Grace Hays
Frank Owens
Robert C. Bell
Ella Miller
Percy R. Denton
Minnie Hellman
B. W. Sewell
Nid
Ned
Lyceum Theater
Brothers Kennard
Kennard
Emile Benner
Buffalo Times
Pleasure events and fairs listed in December to January
December 14 to 28 features the Fair of the Tigers Athletic Club at Krell's opera house. December 25 offers shooting for poultry at South Mleberton Sporting Club rooms. December 25 marks the opening of Eckley Catholic church fair. January 1 to 18 hosts the Loyal Castle No 65 AO K of M C fair at Krell's opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tigers Athletic Club
Krell’s Opera House
South Mleberton
Eckley Catholic Church
Loyal Castle
K. of M. C
Krell's Opera House
Freeland Happenings From Past Two Days In Area
Local notes report a union meeting in Wilkesbarre with Congressman HH W Palmer urging exclusion of Chinese and cheap labor and anarchists. Samuel Gompers and John Mitchel spoke while local residents S Rudewick and Mrs Frank McDermott remain gravely ill. A council meeting is noted for December with tree ornaments at Keiper's. Various local business ads and visits round out the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
HH. W. Palmer
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchel
S. Rudewick
Frank McDermott
John Bellez
Centre Street
Luzerne
Freeland
Lehigh Valley Cowl Company
Hazleton
A. Oswald
Elysian’s
Richard Welsh
South Centre Street
Candy May
Irving A. Stearns
Coxe Companies
Drifton
Keiper’s
Thomas A. McCole
Washington, D. C
John McCole
South Ridge Street
Keiper's
Open Evenings Until After the Holidays
Retail notes emphasize extended evening hours through the holiday season with a large stock across all sizes and grades. The message promises style, fit, tailoring, and quality, plus a one year guarantee. Also advertising underwear shoes neckwear and children’s clothing with legal notices from HAL Orion Stroh Carr Goes McLaughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tis Town
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Storm Boot
Exac
Dougglas
Relowiels
Refowich
Ray
J. Campbell
Curry’s
Dry Goods
B. J. Curry
Depierro - Bros
Gibson, Dougherty
Kaufer Club
Hosenbluth
Velvet
Mumin
Hennessy
Wm. Wehrman
Neu Burger
Geo. H. Hartman
Entre Street
Central Hotel
Santa Claus’ Headquarters
IM. Merizt’s
Lower Luzerne County
M. Meret
Centre St
Gett
Candy
John Poplaski
Buck Mountain
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Pittston
McFarland
Laubach’s
B. C. Laubach
Automobile and Raglans
R. Thompson
Jack Frost
Philo
Sense
Birkbeck Brick
Freeland, Pa
Hal
Orion Stroh
John M. Carr
Attorney-At-Law
Postoffice Building
Goes McLaughlin
Brennan's Building
Centre St. Freeland
R J. O'Donnell
Campbell Building
Freeland Kane Building
Sturdays
OHN
J. McBrearty
McMonamin Building
D. N. Maley
Birkbeck's
Birkbeck
Hayes
Washington Street
Hazelton Bros
New York City
S. Hess
Rerowich
Hos. A. Buckley
Justice OF the Peace
Tribune Building
Main Street
Minnesota
N.W. Car
Star Shoe Store
Hugh Alloy
Walout Streets
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