Miners confront operators as Baer resists settlement
In New York President Baer of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway speaks on the strike, saying outsiders should stay out and miners must return to work. He denies any settlement proposal from Father Curran and downplays a general strike’s impact while noting cool weather may tempt workers later. Curran has not planned a visit, and Baer’s stance remains firm against concessions.
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President Baer
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
New York
Philadelphia
Father Curran
Wilkesbarre
Baer
The
Ontario and Western Railroad
Indianapolis
Reading Company
Upper Lehigh
Public Schools Still Open In Pittston Township
Public schools in Pittston township remain open after a prior winter teachers strike lasting about two months. Arbitration and promises of pay led to a return to work, but state law requiring seven months of operation threatened the district’s state appropriation. Teachers now work to make up lost time to secure back salaries.
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Pittston Township
No Meeting of Council Delayed by Maloney Absence
Borough council postponed progress on the light question due to A J Maloney of the Welsbach Light Company being absent with a dangerous illness in Philadelphia. Nine members attended but no quorum action could proceed without him or a proposal.
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A. J. Maloney
Welsbach Light Company
Mr. Maloney
Welsbach
Maloney
Philadelphia
Elder Hinkle Dies Suddenly At 73 In Butler Township
Edward Hinkle aged 73 longtime resident of Butler township died at Hazleton hospital after ten days hospitalization for a broken leg. The fracture was set and casted but heart disease is listed as the probable cause. He leaves a wife and several children including Mrs. Albert Snyder wife of the local school director.
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Edward Hinkle
Butler Township
Hazleton Hospital
Hinkle
Albert Snyder
D S and S Shops Move Planned to Roan Yards
Hazleton Sentinel reports the D. S. & S. Railroad will soon relocate shops and roundhouses from Drifton to Roan Yards. The move follows earlier plans and cites recent troubles at Drifton, with Roan offering an excellent property site.
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Roan
Hazleton Sentinel
D. S, & 8. Railroad Company
Drifton
Strike Funds for Lehigh Region Miners in 1887 88
The article recalls the six month Lehigh region miners strike of 1887 88, detailing total contributions of 133 609 06 and relief disbursements of 133 620 14 with 11 08 deficit, plus 5 507 72 in bills. It argues a proposed monthly fund of 1 500 000 could sustain 14 000 miners and their families, warning the strike may continue unless relief is provided and labor leaders face tough choices about funding and concessions.
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Lehigh Region
Treasuries
K. of L
Lehigh
Labor Unions of America
Mountain tragedy as huckleberry outing ends in death
John Burke and Dantel Reilly, of Wilkesbarre, rested on Lehigh Valley tracks after a huckleberry outing when a passenger train struck them. Reilly was badly hurt, Burke died from a crushed head. A Scranton street car strike threat looms over a disputed April 7 agreement. Charles Grether is to be hanged and Benjamin Alello to twenty years for murder and jail breaking in Monroe County. Mrs. George Dutter, 64, killed herself after her husband left for Dayton. Fire in Plains destroys homes of J J Wesley, Frank Mulligan, and S R Stevens. loss eight thousand dollars.
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John Burke
Dantel Reilly
Wilkesbarre
Lehigh Valley
Reilly
Burke
Scranton
Silliman
Charles Grether
Benjamin Alello
Monroe County
Grether
Alello
National Military Home
Dayton
Ohio
George Dutter
J. J. Wesley
Frank Mulligan
Happenings of the Past Two Days in Freeland
Local notes from Freeland recount governor Stone at Gettysburg saying state troops are unnecessary until civil authorities fail. Obituaries, injuries, firings, and local happenings include deaths, job moves, a fire alarm test, a clam bake, a hail storm, a robbery, a search for a missing elder, and a near cremation escape due to a horse alarm.
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Freeland
Stone
Gettysburg
Margaret Williams
Evan Williams
North Centre Street
Rev. Swartz
Freeland Cemetery
Alfred Widdick, Jr
Drifton
Baldwin
Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
Washington Street
John H. Shoviin
Alderman Heidenrich
Coxe Bros. & Co
White Haven
Ke, Slattery
Jersey City
William Williams
Kemmerer
Upper Lehigh
New York
S. Monroe
J. H. Lee
Princton
N. J
Borough
Ocean Grove
John Yannes
Italy
Judge Clancy Rules Dr Kennedy Remedy Valid
Judge H Clancy of Hornellsville N Y upheld Dr David Kennedy s Favorite Remedy for liver and blood disorders praising its effect Geo H Trifft of Troy N Y endorses the product as a cure for fatigue from blood or liver trouble The remedy is pitched as a universal cure for kidneys liver bladder and blood conditions with available 50 cent and 1 00 bottles plus a free trial sample by mail Dr D Kennedy Corporation Rondout N Y Golden Plasters also offered for muscle pain at 15 cents
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David Kennedy
H. Clancy
Hornellsville
N. Y
Geo. H. Trifft
River Street
Troy
Davidennedy
D. Kennedy
Joan M. CARR Appoints Legal Services in Freeland
In Freeland, Joan M. Carr announces prompt handling of all legal business. The notice signals her readiness to manage civil matters, filings, and related duties for clients in the locality.
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Justice OF the Peace
Tribune Building
Main Street
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Vienna
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Geo. H. Hartman
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Wm. Wehrman
State Normal School
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Ziegler
Hazleton
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Jacquot
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Clifton
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William Jenkins
Frank Gatski
Ben Brown
Yarwood
Eckley
Upper Lehigh Company
Adams
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Adams Street
Drifton Stockade
Dlifton
Jacobs
Henry Hill
District 7
Daniel Mulraney
South Ridge Street
Isaac Eckert
Albam Wasmer
Front Street
Mulraney
Squire Shevlin
Hugh M. Breslin
Dusheck
John Martranft
Dauphin County
A. Oswald
Elysian
Wyoming Valley
J. F. Qualter
Duryea
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Harleigh
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Anthracite Y. M. C. A
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Wyoming
Clancy
Hornellsville, N. Y
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Orson Stroh
Ofice
Birkbeck
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Attorney-At-Law
Georce McLaughlin
Brennan’s
Centre St. Freeland
R J. O'Donnell
Campbell Building
Freeland White Haven
Kane Building
Postoffice
John J. McBrearty
McMenamin Building
Espeeple
D. N. Maley
Birkbeck’s
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Hazelton Bros
Hess
Bell Telephone
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Paes
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Boyle
Youngsing
Depierro - Bros
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Mumm
William Higgins
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