Federation 10 Appeal Again Averted in Coal Strike Rift
Miners toward arbitration with coal operators after a Civic Federation appeal. National convention backs Mitchell plan to fund the anthracite strike, with a 10 percent mine earnings tax or a $1 weekly assessment. One million dollars monthly sought to sustain relief and aid for striking families. District leaders coordinate relief while Mitchell is expected to arrive tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Federation
Mitchell
Ghouls Attack Grave of Ralph White in Sweet Valley Cemetery
The body of Ralph White, buried in Sweet Valley cemetery near Shickshinny, survived a dynamite blast aimed at its tomb. Repeated night attempts to deface or remove the corpse followed county court orders to keep the body in place and prompted late recoveries by White’s relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph White
Sweet Valley Cemetery
Shickshinny
White
Night guards at graveyard to stop repeated desecration
Lawmen had posted guards to deter further grave disturbances after an earlier removal. Relatives, believing the feud ended, withdrew the sentinels allowing ghouls to return and complete their plan. Police expect arrests for the disturbance at the cemetery.
Tim Halpin Dies in Pittsburg Crane Accident at 19
Timothy Halpin died sixteen hours after a Pittsburg crane accident. He lived with the family at Jeddo until death in hospital. He was a blacksmith with ties to A O H divisions and the Jeddo Progressive Club. Funeral at St Ann's followed a requiem mass, with a large Jeddo-area cortege. The crane lacked an end-block and swung down injuring him upon impact with a sledge handle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Halpin
Pittsburg
James Halpin
Jeddo
Division 19
A. O. HL
Town
Halpin
Arrest for Trespass Involves Hazleton Hearing
John Karbonovich of Adams Street was arrested by Coxe Bros special policemen for trespass after removing a coal wheelbarrow from company property. Alderman Heidenrich fined him 1.50 with 3.50 costs. Frank Corrazzo offered bail, but trespass carries no bail. Grifith paid the bill. Karbonovich, a property owner, faces local indignation over the attempted jail transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Karbonovich
Adams Street
Coxe Bros. & Co
Hazleton
Alderman Heidenrich
Frank Corrazzo
Death of Mrs Johnson in Allegheny City
Mrs Rose Johnson died yesterday morning at her home in Allegheny City of typhoid pneumonia. The remains will be brought here tomorrow and taken to Mrs Daniel Bonner s home South Centre street for the funeral on Wednesday. Interment will be at St Ann s cemetery. The widow of Charles A Johnson she lived in Freeland for years. Her daughter Annie died a year ago. Survived by four sons and two daughters one son William is dangerously ill in a Pittsburg hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Johnson
Allegheny City
Daniel Bonner
South Centre Street
St. Ann’s Cemetery
William
Pittsburg
Insanity Suspect Arrested at Lehigh Valley Station
A man claiming the name Edward Nutz and saying he from Freeland was arrested Saturday evening by Special Officer Sauerwine at the Lehigh Valley station. He said he aimed to raise a flag for Gen Grant in Washington. Officials contact his family, expected to arrive today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Nutz
Lehigh Valley Station
Sauerwine
Freeland
Washington
General Grant
Alms and Objects of the Citizens' Alliance Proclaimed
The Citizens' Alliance of Hazleton and Vicinity announces its aims to maintain law and order, oppose lawlessness and intimidation, and support honest labor. It invites citizens to join, pledges respect for lawful labor, and condemns boycotts and violence while offering rewards for arrest and conviction for offenses including murder, arson, conspiring to boycott, obstructing streets, and assaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Alliance of
Hazleton and Vicinity
Edward Turnbach
Hazleton
Hazleton and
Vicinity
McNells Welcome Son in Drifton Birth
Birth notice from Drifton reports Mr and Mrs John J McNells welcoming a son. The family, cited as the McNells, expands their household with the new arrival. No further details provided.
Local Notes From Freeland Report Arrests and Appointments
Happenings of the past two days in Freeland include John Kilshants and John Balls of Upper Lehigh jailed by Hazleton constables and released on $500 bail each after being accused of stopping John Todgson from going to work at Crifton shops. Also, William Lawlor, Holy Cross graduate, will join the Philadelphia North American business department in September. A severe Butler Valley storm caused property damage but no homes were hit. Union delegates returned from Indianapolis with support for anthracite miners and contributions from soft coal workers. Thirty-nine candidates seek twenty offices in Schuylkill Democratic nominations alongside fifty-three Republicans. The Hlysian’s extracts agency is advertised. A Presbyterian church campfire outing occurred with meals and games, while the Good Wills Mandolin and Guitar Club departs for Ice Lake for a week. Andrew Matti spoke to a large mine workers’ meeting at Eckley. The Tim Halpin funeral procession traveled from Pittsburg to Jeddo, and Mrs. Dominic Kelly joined her husband in Philadelphia. Ice cream offered at Merrit’s. Philadelphia police officer William McFadden is vacationing with Freeland friends. Mrs. Sweeney and daughter visited the Burkes. St John’s Reformed Sunday school spent a day in Butler valley. Miss Mary A. Brennan of Philadelphia visits town.
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John Kilshants
John Balls
Upper Lehigh
Ziegler and
Woodring
Hazleton
Heidenrich
D. J. McCarthy
John Todgson
Crifton
William Lawlor
Holy Cross College
Philadelphia North American
Lawlor
Butler Valley
United Mine Workers’ Convention
Indianapolis
Schuylkill
A. Oswald
Hlysian
The
Presbyterian Church
Good Wills Mandolin and Guitar Club
Ice Lake
Andrew Matti
Eckley
Robert P. Mellon
Thomas Quigley
Pittsburg
Timothy Halpin
Jeddo
Dominic Kelly
Philadelphia
Merrit’s
William McFadden
Freeland
Sweeney
Cecilia
Summit Hill
Burke
St. John's Reformed
Mary A. Brennan
Baseball Roundup from Drifton and Nearby Towns
The Chesters of Drifton beat the Pioneers of Hazleton 8 to 5 with Carr of Freeland and Good Wills pitching. Hazleton earlier defeated Drifton 11 to 8 in an old fashioned camp ground game featuring John Shige Steve Hudock and Andrew Zelaneck. The Union Heroes of Drifton seek young local talent under 15 by inviting hopeful players via Denis North. Crescents lost 7 to 1 to Balaklava at Tigers Park while Shamrocks fell 5 to 4 to the Y M C A on Saturday. Castouts beat White Haven 10 to 7 and Union Heroes face Freeland Jumbos at the park this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesters
Drifton
Pioneers
Hazleton
Carr
Freal
Good Wills
Campfire Grounds
John Shige
Steve Hudock
Andrew Zelaneck
Union Heroes
Denis North
Crescents
Balaklava
Tigers Park
The
Shamrocks
Dr David Kennedy Favorite Remedy Claims High Praise in Judge Ruling
Judge H Clancy of Hornellsville New York declared Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy worthy of high praise in a case over blood and liver trouble. Testimonials from Geo H Trifft Troy New York support its efficacy for liver and blood disorders. The advertisement promotes the remedy as a universal cure for kidney liver bladder blood rheumatism dyspepsia and chronic constipation with druggists offering 50 cent and 1.00 sizes and free trial samples by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
H. Clancy
Hornellsville
N. Y
Geo. H. Trifft
River Street
Troy
D. Kennedy
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Star Shoe Store
Hugh Malloy
Coswald
Minnesota
M. W. Vor
Centre and
Front Sts
T. Campbell
Curry’s
E. J. Curry
Geo. H. Hartman
Centre Street
Coral Hotel
Wm. Wehrman
Normal School
East Stroudsburg, PA
Delaware
Pocono
Kewton
Erec
E. L. Kemp, A. M., Prin
Federation
Eureka
Harness Oil
Standard Oil Co
William Higgins
Johnson
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
J. C. Haydon
Haydon
W. W. Taylor
Philadelphia and Reading Company
Feliz Zuras
Kingston
Citizens’ Alliance
Court of Garter Sessions
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Luzerne
Carbon
Schuylkill County
Wits
White Haven
Clancy
Hornellsville, N. Y
Hal
Orson Stroh
Birkbeck
John M. Carr
Attorney-At-Law
Postoffice Building
Gyroees McLaughlin
Brennan's
Centre St. Freeland
Opexnene
Campbell Building
Freeland White Haven
Kane Building
Postetti
OHN
J. McBrearty
McMenumin Building
Imate
Macey
Leer
S. E. Hayes
Washington Street
Hazelton Bros
New York City
D. S. S. Hess
Hell Telephone
Pees
A. Buckley
Justice OF the Peace
Tribune Building
Main Street
Boyle
Yeungling
Laubach
Vienna
B. C
Depierro - Bros. Cafh
Gibson, Dougherty
Kaufer Club
Rosenbluth
Mumm
Hennessy
Schweitzer
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