Nearly Broke the Record in Fifth Anthracite District Mining Year
William H. Davies reports for 1901 in the Fifth anthracite district, noting a near record year with 6,374,039 tons mined, second only to 1895 and a rise of 204,155 tons from the prior year. Total workers outside and inside reached 15,??. mines housed extensive equipment, and 149 accidents occurred, 60 fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Davies
Bureau of Mines and Mining
Morrisburg
Coxe Bros. & Co
G. B. Markle & Co
Lehigh Valley Coal Co
Lehigh Coal & Nav. Co
Pittston Remonstrances in Sunday Saloon Case
Rev J J K Fletcher of Pittston led a remonstrance against eighteen saloonkeepers with aid from Scranton Municipal League and six detectives. Witnesses testified saloons sold on Sunday and to miners, with five to ten men drinking Sunday night. Fletcher aims to continue the campaign against remaining saloons. Hayes testified his hotel site at Harvey's Lake burned Monday, suspected incendiary cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. K. Fletcher
Pittston
John Hayes
Harvey's Lake
Nottingham Colliery Idle After Worker Dispute
At Plymouth’s Nottingham colliery operations are idle until further notice following a dispute. Firemen discharged for checking working cards sought reinstatement from Superintendents Richards and Morgan, who refused. A factory meeting reported the officials’ disposition, and later notices suspended operations while the matter was referred to the United Mine Workers executive board.
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Nottingham
Plymouth
Richards
Morgan
The
United Mine Workers
Fire wipes out Italian homes in Hazle township district
A fire in Hazle township Ninth district destroyed a macaroni factory and several Italian-owned homes, with losses over 30000 dollars. Residents blocked annexation to the city, hindering Hazleton fire department aid. The region also reports deaths in London and local public health disputes, including vaccinations and water supply tensions in Frackville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazle Township
Hazleton
Wilkes- Barre
Lady Puleston
London
Pittston
Gazette
England
Sir John
Frackville
Water Company
Drifton News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Drifton residents enjoy coasting and winter sport at town streets. St Ann Cadet Society meets at St Ann school Sunday. St Patrick's Day preparations under way. Patrick Higgins praised as Hazle township supervisor candidate. Mrs William Stranix returns to Catasauqua. Freeland women form soap club. Washington birthday exercises planned in No 2 schools. A skating dam by Mrs E B Coxe provides recreation. Local collieries to operate tomorrow. office employer observes holiday. Woodside school pupils plan sleigh ride to Rockport. James North elected judge of election at No 2 poll. Edith Shaffer of Easton visiting. John Gallagher improving. No 2 night school continues with decent attendance.
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America
Bella Brogan
Hugh Kennedy
James North
Drifton
Miners Hospital
St. Ann's Cadet Society
St. Ann's School
Patrick Higgins
Hazle Township
William Stranix
Catasauqua
William Welch
Freeland
Washington
E. B. Coxe
Woodside
Rockport
Edith Schaffer
Easton
John Gallagher
No. 2
Institute Program for Friday Evening February 28
The next teachers Institute will be held in the high school room on Friday evening February 28. The program features talks on punctuality by E F Hanlon and spelling by John E Williams, plus discussions led by B F Hanlon and Miss Mary Mec Gill. Other topics include composition with Miss Tillie Lindsay, primary number work by Peter R O Donnell, and how to teach truthfulness and history led by Miss Sarah Gallagher and Miss Acquilla Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
E. F. Hanlon
John E. Williams
F. Hanlon
Bid F. Timony
Tillie Lindsay
Peter R. O'Donnell
Mary Mec Gill
Sarah Gallagher
Acquilla Johnson
Hannah McLaughlin
Not Qualified to Serve in Wilkesbarre Assessor Race
J W Driesbach, a recent town resident, was elected assessor in Wilkesbarre after a hard contest but likely disqualified due to not meeting the five year residency requirement. Freeland Rael expresses regret over the setback and loss of victory fruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Driesbach
Wilkesbarre
Driesbach
Freeland Rael
Postmaster Reappointed to Serve New Term at Town
President Roosevelt sent the name of Postmaster B. F. Davis to the Senate for confirmation as postmaster here. Davis faces no opposition and will soon begin another term. He has given patrons full satisfaction, and the selection pleases town residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Davis
Roosevelt
United States Senate
Davis
Freeland
Local Notes Recap From Mt Carmel Region
Numerous short items report local deaths and injuries from mines and illness. Abram Markle of Mt. Carmel dies after a fall in a mine. Mrs Win Williams dies after an illness. A 10 year old boy James Shelhamer dies of diphtheria in Upper Lehigh. Dan Fritzinger dies from mining injuries in Milnesville. New Bell phones installed in several local businesses. Miner Andrew O'Donnell injured by coal. no further detail. Drowned mules discovered at No. 6 Jeddo mine. interior slope area partly cleared. Lottie Stemple and guests visit White Haven. Mrs Haworth gravely ill. Candy and nuts available, Scarlet fever spread in Hazleton township. Frank Scanlon receives an artificial arm after losing one in Jeddo. Masquerade ball planned at Krell's ball. Mae Hillman and Alice O'Brien visit St Clair. A birth announced to Henry Marchetti family. Oswald store to close at noon for Washington’s Birthday. A Translator's Story recounts how a Swedish dialect volume was read more clearly when heard aloud.
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Abram Markle
Mt. Carmel
John Thomas
North Centre Street
Pennsylvania
Win, Williams
Upper Lehigh
Ash
James Hawkins
Howard Williams
Ashley
James Shelhamer
Jacob Shelhamer
Hartman
Central Hotel
Daniel Fritzinger
Milnesville
Milnesvilla
Bell
W. J. Boyle
South Centre Street
Daniel Kline
Campbell Building
8. S. Hess
Rerowich
Andrew O'Donnell
Highland
Merrit’s
Jeddo
Lottie Stemple
White Haven
Wadlinger
Relfensteiner
Sarah Solt
Hannah J. Haworth
Shamokin
Hr. W. Haworth
Kelper's
Hazle Township
Frank Scanlon
No. 5
Krell’s
Young America Social Club
Mae Hillman
Alice O’brien
St. Clair
B. J. Curry
Henry Marchetti
Freeland shop praised for fair pricing and crowds
A letter from Freeland Pa commends Mr S Sense for not advertising penny bargains. It says the store is the place for gentlemen and children's outfits and praises a $5 overcoat as worth double. The writer expects large crowds today due to square, honorable dealing.
Fire Insurance Agent and Hazelton Pianos Listed
Advertises a fire insurance agent on Washington Street offering reliable company representation. Also mentions stocking for Hazelton Brothers high grade pianos from New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Hazelton Bros
New York City
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Relowich
Queen Quality and
Douglas Shoes
T. Campbell
Tealer
Currys
Dry Goods
J. J. Curry
Laubach
Vienna
B. C
Depierro - Bros. Cafe
Gibson, Dougherty
Kaufer Club
Rosenbluth
Velvet
Mumm
Schweitzer
Geo. H. Hartman
Centre Street
Rochester
Shenandoah
Weunwling
Court OF Common Pleas
Buzernc County
Teu
Mondy
Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
National
Shivonie Political Union
Donjoy
Prothonotary's
Tobe M. Car Solicitor
Bank and Post Office
Shiloh
C. Wells & Co
le Roy
Karl
Lehigh Region
Botalevs
Board of Health
Francis Lefkansky
Wilson Yoder
United Mine Workers District
Pyonoead
Wyoming Division
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Samuel Charlton
Welsh Hill
Plymouth Township
Barrett
Scranton
Reading
Lebanon
Lancaster
Levi Harris
Hazle Brook
Harris
Mr. Harris
Wales
Ol City
J. 8. Wentz & Co
J. J. Kuntz
Lehigh Valley
Freeland Cemetery
Garfeld Commandery
No. 6
Knights of Malta
George
Daniel
Oscar
Mattie
A. Oswald
Celed Elysian
George Sims
Institute
Minnick
Philadelphia
Thea
H. L. Branekstad
Mr. Braekstad
Mr. Brackstad
Castoria
Slignatore
Scastoria
Pega
Mr. S. Sense
Freeland, Pa
Phila
Senie
Birkbeck Brick
Orson Stroh
Pelee M. Carr
PostoMice
Jennet McLauguin
Srennan
Centre St
R J, O'Donnell
Freeland Iren
Kane Building
John J. McBrearty
McMenamin Building
D. N. Maley
Birkbeck
BE. Hayes
Bess
Kelpwieh Building
A. Buckley
Justice OF the Peace
Tribune Building
Main Street
A. Osw7ald
Minnesota
N.W. Cor
Centre and
Front Sts
Star Shoe
Hugh Malloy
Prop
Centre
Walout Streets
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