Floods Ravage Freeland Mines and Towns in Severe Storm
The region suffered the most destructive rainstorm in memory from Saturday to Sunday, flooding mines across the area, washing away railroad bridges, and knocking out telegraph lines. Jeddo and No. 5 colliery faced major inundation with workers escaping rising water, while mules died in flooded stables. Officials fear prolonged work stoppages as pumps and motors are submerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeland
Sthen
Jeddo
Drifton
No. 5
George Wise
Denis Welsh
Washington Street
Peter Keller
Jeddo Slaughter House
Oakdale
Ebervale
Markle & Co
Hazle Brook
Japan
Lehigh Traction Company
Lehigh Valley
Poundryville
Lumber Yard
Weatherly
Peon Haven
Lehigh River
Oneida
John Burns
Sheppton
Hazleton
Duryea clashes and strikes ripple through Scranton area
A crowd attacked non union carmen in Duryea as Scranton Traction crews fired revolvers and fled pursued by police. Hazleton Iron Works moulders demand 2.25 a day, while the company resists a general raise. Rabbit season ends as smallpox claims a Plymouth death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duryea
Scranton Traction Company
Carmen
Moosic
Hazleton
William Shaw
Plymouth
O'Donnell Loses Pay on D S and S Railroad
Patrick J. O'Donnell a Washington street fireman on the D S and S Railroad loses his November pay after searching the route from pay-car to caboose. The incident draws sympathy from fellow workers as Manager Fred Raymond prepares the melodrama Old Arkansaw with elaborate scenery and a strong acting company for tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. O'Donnell
Washington Street
Mr. O'Donnell
Fred Raymond
Old Arkansaw
Paramount
December events at Krells opera house and area clubs
A sequence of events listed includes the Tigers Athletic Club fair at Krell's opera house from December 16 to 28, a Turkey shoot at the South Heberton Sporting Club on December 25, the Bekley Catholic church fair opening on December 25, and the Loyal Castle No 65 A O K of M C fair at Krell's opera house January 13 to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers Athletic Club
Krell’s Opera House
St. Ann's
Citizens’ Band
Prof. M. Capece
Krell’s
Regina
Sterling Mandolin Club
Hazleton
the Tigers Athletic Club
Krell's Opera House
South Heberton
Bekley Catholic Church
Loyal Castle
M. C
Wm. Wehrman Watchmaker Advertises Craft
Wm Wehrman, a repair specialist with thirty four years of experience, offers watch repair services next to NeuBurger's Store and invites customers to bring timepieces for expert attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NeuBurger’s
Blaze Destroys Roth Blacksmith and Beagle Shops
Fire at 7 a.m. destroyed a two story complex on East Front Street housing Roth and Beagle machine shops. Losses totaling about $1,200 to Joyah Evans and Mrs. Williamson with $1,000 insurance. Firemen fought through wind and smoke, with residents aiding and a second alarm called. Origin undetermined after Saturday inactivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Roth
East Front Street
Roth
Beagle Home Works
Joyah Evans
Wm. Williamson
Beagle
H. S. Beagle
George Wise
Frank Gillespie
George McGee
Citizens’ Hose Company
Hincer
O'Donnell
Fourth Ward
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Relowich S
Relowich
Queen Quality and
Douglas Shoes
Santa Claus
M. Merict
Luzerne County
M. Merkt
Centre St
Geo. H. Hartman
Centre Street
Central Hotel
Richard R. Welsh
South Centre Street
Division 6
A. C. TL
Welsh
St. Ann’s Cemetery
Frank McDermott
Freeland Board of Health
Neuburger
The
Tribune
Stanley Rudewick
Front Street
Daniel Kline
Grand Opera House
America
Chas. H. Yale
Sidney R. Ellis
Grand Company
Chas. A. Loder
Mayme Mayo
Bros. Kennard
Geo. W. Kerr
Victoria Troupe
DePierre's Orchestra
Patrick O'Donnell
Highland
Miners’ Hospital
Ben Davey, Jr
Daniel Coxe
Wilkesbarre
Frank McHugh
Foster Township
Peter McHugh
Adams Street
Fourth Ward Fire Company
Sweet-Orr & Co
Luzerne
Rev. Moore
Young Men’s Corps
Borough School Board
Daniel McAuliffe
Scranton
S. F. Cosgrove
Ernest Silk Mill
East Mauch Chunk
D. G. Dery
Mauch Chunk
Wm. Wehrman
Freeland Opera House Co
Lessees
Arkansaw
Southland
Jack Frost
Phila
Senje
PROP
Birkbeck Brick
Freeland, Pa
R. Thompson
Laubach’s
B. C. Laubach
Star Shoe Store
Hugh Malloy
Walnut Streets
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