06 Jun 1902
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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
1
This ad touts new dress footwear, claiming the smartest patent kid shoes are in stock with low prices. The message urges readers to compare prices, try the store, and trust customer experiences for value and savings.
Miners gain new recruits as operators seek substitutes for engineers and pumpmen amid widespread strike activity. Scabs hanged in effigy, water rising in mines, and unrest reported in Drifton, Hazle Brook, Highland, and Eckley. Deputy shoots boy near Stanton colliery as three boards plan arbitration and water shortages affect towns.
Admiral George Melville delivered the Founder’s Day address at the Mining and Mechanical Institute closing exercises held at the Grand Opera house. Diplomas were awarded by Prof. C. M. Crawford and cash prizes by Prof. E. F. Hanlon. The program featured St. Aon’s band and a tribute to founder Eckley B. Coxe, with notable applause for graduates and prize scholars. The article also notes the pardon of Thomas Harcur in a Oneida riot case, secured by D. J. McCarthy aided by local supporters.
The Bt Ann's convent fifth graders received percentages from Rey John L Moore and George McLaughlin Esq following a very difficult exam. Names and scores show solid achievement despite severity. Separate report notes a Union church fire in Conyngham with unknown origin and considerable damage while painters worked on the building.
Happenings of the past two days in Freeland include Admiral George Melville visiting from Philadelphia, and changes to the Freeland teachers' examination dates from June 11 to June 19. Notes cover local obituaries, civic appointments, and street improvements as well as striking miners preparing to sing in New York and Washington.
Rear Admiral Melville Hon George D McCreary TH B Price and Arthur McClellan visited the Y M C A rooms on Wednesday and praised the growing interest and membership. Prof Crawford received a farewell reception from the association and the Ladies Auxiliary. Boys Bible class meets tomorrow.
An article extols Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as a universal cure for kidney liver bladder and blood diseases claiming cures in cases deemed hopeless by doctors. Testimonials from James Lettuce of Canajobarie and Dr W H Morse of Westfield praise rapid relief and avoidance of surgery with the remedy.
John M Carr, attorney at law, offers all legal services and handles business promptly from the Postoffice Building in Freeland.
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