Mitchell in New York amid labor talks and rumors
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers traveled from Wilkesbarre to New York City, checked into Ashland House, and held talks with District Presidents Nichols, Duffy and Fahey. Rumors swirl about his purpose, with reports of meetings with railroad and labor leaders. He is expected back tonight or tomorrow to address the District No. 1 delegates as settlement day nears.
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John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Wilkesbarre
Ashland House
New York City
New York
Mitchell
Nichols
Duffy
Fahey
Associated Press
American Federation of Labor
County invites bridge bids for Luzerne county projects
Sealed proposals due July 26 1902 to the County Controller at the Courthouse Wilkesbarre Pa for numerous bridges in Luzerne county. Lists locations such as Ayroc Acoca Kingston Shickshinny and Wilkesbarre with steel beam stone and concrete options and appropriations from 150 to 1700 dollars. Plans inspected at county commissioners office. bids must be lowest and best with certified check half bid. right to reject any bid reserved. Also a sale notice for a plot 60x100 feet with residence and outbuildings.
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Wilkesbarre
Luzerne
Ayroc
Avoca
Plymouth
Brown’s Creek
Car
Kingston
Toby's Creek
Hillside Farm
Buck
Shade's Creek
Stone Arch
Lehman
Outlet
McKeel’s
Stone
Jackson
Ludlock’s Creek
Lehman Centre
Cease's Mills
McKeel
Pike's Creek
Latlin
Gardner's Creek
Yatesville
Tompkin’s Creek
Pittston
Hunt’s Creek
George Wilder
Bear Creek
Mill Creek
Pine Ran
Butler
Kemp's Ran
Conyngham
Pond Creek
Harter
Wright's Creek
White Haven
Bear Cree
Dorrance
Albert Hassig
Jenkins
Big Mud Run
Ziegler
Fairmount
Scott Run
Scotts Mays
Huntington Creek
Ross Sorber
Franklin
Branch
Sutton Creek
Dennis Bailey
Nescopeck
Rock Glen
Koss
Ash Swamp
Benscoter
Kosa
Ashnap Creek
Crawford Road
Salem two-Hill
Walter Seeley
Salem Two
Shicks
Bowman Spring Run
Office of
County Commissioners
GEO
McLean
H. Shiffer
Depuy
Strife in the Anthracite Region Tests Union Resolve
Reporting from the coal fields, strike leaders boast of near victory while police and guards face arrests and bail. Authorities allege assaults by coal and iron police, with dozens jailed or bailed as clashes widen. Continued on Fourth Page.
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Luzerne
Lackawanna
Schuylkill
Carbon
Reading Coal Company
Reading Railroad Company
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Foster town ship school board meets for book changes
Foster township directors Johnson McHugh ONeil Dudley meet to select new textbooks, adopt three year terms for existing volumes, and assign buildings. Salary discrepancy noted for Thomas Larricks. minutes reading postponed. Freeland board also meets and awards supplies to M J Geary, Wilkes-Barre.
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Johnson
McHugh
O'Neill
Dudley
Foster Township School Board
Weber
Ziestroft
Messrs
Hazen
Morten
Butler
Butler, Sheldon & Co
M. J. Geary
Wilkesbarre
Hazle Brook
Foundryville
Eckley
Sandy Run
Highland
O'Neil
Upper Lehigh
Tannery
Zlesuloft
Drifton
Woodside
Pond Creek
Ripples
Sandy Valley
Scale Siding
Thomas Larricks
Freeland Board
Freeland School Board
Brogan
Buckley
Vetterman
Isaac
Sholhamer
Timony
Slattery
Wilkesbarra
Daniel Coxe
Washington Street
Fourth in Freeland Parade Brings Strong Patriotism
The Fourth in Freeland drew a larger crowd than expected with a patriotic parade and good marching. A lack of music marred the day while the Citizens' Hose Company fund raiser at Public Park succeeded socially and financially. Rain stayed away as usual, minor shooting occurred with no serious accidents. In Drifton the Coxe family was not serenaded for the first time in years. coal and iron police and non union workers' families gathered for a day of feasting and ice cream at Merkt's.
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Freeland
Citizens’ Hose Company
Drifton
Coxe
Woodside
Local Notes From Freeland Skim Through Two Days
Happenings in Freeland include a rumored Pond Creek brick works boiler explosion that proved only a blown steam joint. July borough council meeting possible, weather storm damage to George Schreiner’s Second ward property, no injuries.
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Pond Creek Brick Works
George Schreiner
Birth Announcement for Donop Child
Donop couple Mr. and Mrs. A Donop welcome a newborn at home 800. The brief notice confirms a new birth in a local community record.
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Donop
Mrs. A, Donop
Pain in the Back Warns of Kidney Trouble Remedy Claims Heal
An advertisement warns that back pain signals kidney disease and urges urine checks after 24 hours. It cites F C Wilcox of Hartford praising Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney, liver, bladder, and blood ailments, claiming rapid relief and curing power. The notice also lists other medical products and local attorneys with office addresses.
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David Kennedy
F. C. Wilcox
New Britain Ave
Hartford
Conn
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