Yearly Coal Mining Statistics From 1900 Report
The bureau of mines chief James Roderick reports coal output in eight anthracite districts reached 51,217,518 tons in 1900 with miners averaging 171 days and 144,326 workers. Fatalities were 411, non fatal accidents 1,057. Bituminous output totaled 7,319,267 tons with coke at 19,185,112 tons and 109,018 workers averaging 219 days. Deaths 256, non fatal accidents 534. Pan-American Exposition tickets via Lehigh Valley offer low fares from Freeland: five day passes at 7 dollars round trip May 1 to Oct 31. ten day passes at 10 dollars daily May 1 to Oct 31, excluding Black Diamond express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Roderick
Bureau of Mines
Pennsylvania
Bondsman Released in Mazleton Fraud Case
Frank DePierre of Freeland appeared before Alderman Grebey in Mazleton to seek release as bondsman for Pascal Scanderala who is bail for fraud. Scanderala, a barber for N Capere, allegedly took 65 dollars from Antonio Demate, a five year prisoner for assault. Constable Matteo Gerod rearrested Scanderala, who could not post new bail and was jailed for transfer to Wilkesbarre. Low fares to Pan-American Exposition offered by Lehigh Valley, five day tickets from Freeland at 3.50 round trip good on day coaches. Ten day tickets available daily May 1 to Oct 31 for 10 dollars on most trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank DePierre
Freeland
Alderman Grebey
Mazleton
Pascal Scanderala
Scanderala
Nicholas Capece
Antonio Demate
Matteo Gerod
Wheaton Appointed Judge and Local Political Notes
Frank M. Wheaton, named by Governor Stone as Luverne county judge, was born in Binghamton, New York in 1855 and Yale class of 1877 graduate. He entered the Luverne bar two years later amid questions about leaving a good practice for a $4,000 salary. Blair county Democrats back Representative Coray of Luverne for state transfer and Judge Harman Yerkes of Bucks for supreme court. Also notes quips about health caution and local travel ads.
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Wheaton
Frank M. Wheaton
Stone
Luverne County
Binghampton
N.Y
Yale
Luverne
Senator Quay
Blair County
Coray
Harman Yerkes
Bucks County
Supreme Court
Going Home to Marry Champion of Working Girl
Misa Trene M. Ashby of London, who has worked on child labor in the south under an AFL commission, sails home to marry Alfred N. Macfadyen in the British civil service. The couple, engaged by mail after his South Africa service, are described as part of Miss Ashby’s circle and international honor.
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Misa Trene M. Ashby
London
South
American Federation of Labor
Irene M. Ashby
Ashby
Alfred N. Macfadyen
South Africa
Miss Ashby
Fortunate Twentieth Century Girl
Sallie Joy White in Woman's Home Companion writes on the gains of women and girls, noting the vast rise of breadwinners and improved access to education since earlier eras, urging readers to acknowledge the efforts that created the current good time for females.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sallie Joy White
Woman's Home
Where to Wear a Watch in a Secure Hidden Place
The article notes women favor placing watches on the neck as a secure hiding spot, avoiding the need to undo coats or bodices. With open fronts, watches are worn under the stock collar and slip down beneath the chest area, often attached to a short heavy gold chain five to six inches long to prevent loss.
The New Craze for Green Jeweled Walking Sticks
A 19th century fashion note praises green walking sticks as the current craze for smart girls. It notes accessories like clasps belts laces necklets hair ornaments and hatpins accompany the trend and that a walking stick seems out of place yet is popular for the moment.
Women Are Best Taught by Women Statement
A compact quotation argues that women teach best, stressing maternal influence and the value of high minded female role models in education. It claims daughters lack motherly care without it and praises woman instructors for guidance and respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada GC
Sweet
Purify Water For Summer Travel Germicide Advice
Mrs Ellen I Richards of the domestic science department at the Boston Institute of Technology urges travelers to carry small crystals of perman ganate of potash. She recommends adding a tiny amount to a glass of drinking water to kill typhoid germs in hotels railways and country inns. The water turns pink after the germicide acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen I. Richards
Boston Institute of Technology
Home Hints for Cleaning and Stain Removal
A historic list of household tips covers cleaning utensils with salt and vinegar, using turpentine to deter cockroaches, quenching candle flame with flour, preserving flavor in earthenware, milk moistening pastries for browning, cold water on blood, flour paste for small stains, repeated washings for ink on cloth, sour milk for mildew, sun bleaching, winter moisture for scorch marks, benzine on tar and wagon grease, and fig leaf decoction to remove stains from delicate fabrics.
Polish Furniture Tips From Old Households
The text advises applying polish very thinly and rubbing until invisible to avoid sticky surfaces and dust. It contrasts modern overapplication with traditional elbow grease and turpentine. For dirty oak, a mixture of beer, beeswax, and sugar is suggested, applied with a brush and finished with thorough polishing.
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Dees
To Serve Lettuce Cooked in a Savory Stew
A historic recipe describes boiling three heads of lettuce briefly, draining, then simmering with bacon rind and butter, seasoned with salt pepper and a touch of flour for two hours. The dish accompanies very tender boiled peas, with the lettuce added and the cooking liquor poured over.
Unpaid debts driven fashionist to suicide in New York
A fashionable dressmaker with over 15000 dollars in unpaid accounts killed herself after months of sleepless nights. Her sister testified the creditors pressed for payment while customers failed to pay for her work, leading to a fatal act near an elevated train in New York.
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New York
Ladies’ Home Journal
Brief items note Debs vote in Iowa and military kilts remark
Brief items report Eugene Debs with 1648 votes in Iowa last year and 66 votes for Woolley in Scott county. Britain has ten kilting battalions plus volunteer and foreign units, while Ontario’s Forty-eighth Highlanders are noted. Historic plains of Abraham appraisal lists land value shifts. Ursuline nuns’ land sale offer contrasts with government purchase. Grape fruit market expands beyond luxury, Florida growth cited. Colorado land claims and desert land laws discussed with price hints.
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Fao
Eugene Debs
Scott County
Davenport
Woolley
Prohibltionrat
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Cape Highlanders
Forty-eighth Highlanders
Toronto
Canada
Plains of Abraham
Montreal
Tie
Ursuline Nuns
Florida
Indian River
Florida East
Colo
Radio
Colorando
Babies and Beliefs Across Europe and Beyond
European and regional customs mix luck and protection for infants. Spain sweeps a pine bough on a baby’s face for luck. Lithonian mothers attach asafetida to necks. Roumanians tie red ribbons on ankles to ward off harm. Vosges peasants link new moon births to sharper tongues. Welsh and Dutch regions place tongs or a knife in cradles for baby safety.
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Spain
Vosges
New Moon
Holand
Pride and Time in Thoughtful Parables from Chicago News
A collection of aphorisms on pride, silence, ignorance, and time, followed by light notes on fashion and attire. Mention of shirt waists, blouses, and wardrobe planning for careful girls, plus a plug for Merrit’s and Kelper’s ice cream and soda water in town.
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Freeland Tribune
Ns Tribune Printing Company, Limited
Orrick
Trine Printing Company, Limited
Lehigh Valley
Bondsman
Lehigh Valley Railroad
DeWitt
Rrover
City
Cscartoria
LaxakoLa
Inditruet
Matty
Alsts
Tee Crown Soda
Keiper
Babies
Father Time
Chicago News
Merrit’s
Kelper's
McMenamin’s
South Centre Street
Gaga
The
Wilkes-Barre
Aveness
Record
Chrriers - - - Wilkes-Banne
I Ewigh Valley Railroad
Tassenger
Weatherly
Mullch Chunk
Allentown
Bethioher
Bieston
Philadelphia
Sandy Run
White Haven
Wilkee-Harro
Pittston
Scranton
Hazleton
Mauch Chook
Attentown
Bethlehem
Bastar
Philadeluia
Delano
Wottsville
Mahanoy City
Konandowh
Mt Carmel
Manieh Chunk
Ale Jentown
Musto
Hlavleton
Delia
Mahaney City
Shemandouh
Mt. Carmel
Wilkes
West
Maneh Chunk
Ab Lentown
Boston
Philadedshin
Yu Huzieton
Shane
Shemadouh
Mt. Carnet
Pottsville
Sandy Hun
Kastor
Mullelt Chink
Shenandeah
Sheps Undoah
Deluco
Iwston
Hethichem
Mauch Chunk
Sermiton
New Yorkiston
Asonita
Rollin TL Wilbur
Cortlandt Street
New York City
Chas
TLE
Delaware
Susquehanna
Scavylrill Kamoap
Drifton
Forteddo
Kokley
Haale Ural
Stockton
Heaver Meadow Road
Rown
Hazleton Junction
Harwood
Cranberry
Fombicken
Deringer
Oneida Junction
Harwood Road
Humboldt Road
Keppton
Tombicken
Oneida
Sheppton
Tomhicken
Roan
Shepeton
Quelda Junction
Haxleston Junction
Bundy
Shope One
Suinson
Brook, Hokey
Jeddo
Dritton
Pampin
Beaver Rn Road
Harte Brook
Ecklay
Deifton
Bundai
Hagleton Junction
Jeanesyville
Audenried
Pit R
Wilkenbatre
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Pointe Weet
Luther
Smith, Superintenden
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