Drifton Shop Workers Strike Over Nine Hour Day
The Drifton shipyard strike remains after Coxe Bros. refused a nine to ten hour day, despite a 10 percent hourly wage rise and Saturday half holiday granted. All 280 workers quit at 4:30 pm, joining Federal Labor Union No. 8750, with a union meeting held in the Municipal building as the plant sits idle and no disorder is seen.
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Drifton
J. Dever
Crifton, Penna
Coxe Bros. and Company, Incorporated
Clifton
J. Am. Kennington
Federal Labor Union
American Federation of Labor
Freeland
Victorian Cross and Heart of Gold Shine in Local Theatre Run
The company opened in The Victorian Cross to general satisfaction and presented Heart of Gold last night. Scenery and costumes come from the company and the acting is well supported. Tonight A Checkered Life, Thursday A Country Courtship, Friday Chattanooga in 61, Saturday matinee A Heart of Gold, and Saturday Ten Nights in a Barroom. Admission remains 10 cents for all seats. The Ferrabee company store bill passes senate committee and awaits governor signature. Mines legislation faces poor prospects. many bills stalled and little chance of new laws this year. The governor will review the store bill, unchanged except for replacing banks with chartered institutions taxed.
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Chattanooga
Legislative Conference
Ferrabee Company
Senate
House
Miners’ Legislative Committee
Clash Threat in Wilkesbarre Railroad Machinists Strike
Disturbance at Lehigh Valley Railroad machine shops in Wilkesbarre as striking machinists clash with non union workers. Crowds of women and children confront arrivals, stones are thrown, and several non union men narrowly escape injury. Ex-legislator P J Boyle swore warrants for four company detectives for pointing revolvers and threats to shoot. Bail set for further hearing.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Wilkesbarre
P. J. Boyle
Hinzle Township School Board Organized and Officials Named
The Hinzle township school board organized on Monday electing J. D. Morgan as President Jacob Steiner as Secretary Philip Meikrantz as Treasurer with 2 percent commission on expenditures including a 17500 bond issue Truant officer James Collins salary 45 cents per day for months Solicitor John R. Sharples 100 dollars salary Excursion to the Exposition the first of Fowler's Complete Paid Up Trips to Buffalo Pan American Exposition and Niagara Falls from Hazleton Freeland and White Haven starts Monday June 24 Includes first class rail fare meals lodging at Hotel Alcazar tickets into exposition and trip to Niagara Falls Five days of pleasure for a personally conducted trip by Mr Fowler Apply at the Progress office for details
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Hinzle Township School
J. D. Morgan
Jacob Steiner
Philip Meikrantz
James Collins
John R. Sharples
Fowler
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Hazleton
Freeland
White Haven
Hotel Alcazar
Exposition
Progress Office
Welsh Baptist Church Pulpit Language Ruling Approved
Judge Ferris approves Bishop Charles J. Fowler's finding that Welsh Baptist pastor may preach in any language with no congregational interference. The pastor switched to bilingual sermons after younger members could not understand Welsh, resulting in his ouster. The region also notes various ads and local incidents including fires, burglaries, and medical remedies.
Local clubs schedule June to July events at Highland area
June 15 picnic by Highland Social Club at Highland ball park. A trolley trip to Hazle park by Chester Base Ball Club. Boxing match June 17 John Boner vs Scaldy Bi Quinn at Grand opera house. Pupils of St Anne's School entertain June 18 and 20 at Grand opera house. Picnics by Crescent Athletic Club June 22 and Good Wills Athletic Association June 29 at Public park. Sandy Valley Base Ball Club June 22 at Sandy Valley grove. Local Union No 1652 UMW picnic July 3 at Public park. Citizens Hose Company No 1 picnic July 4 at Public park. Also notice: A Gowald store closes 8 pm Mondays starting April 15 except Saturdays and pay days.
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Highland Social Club
Highland Ball Park
Hazle Park
Chester Base Ball Club
John Boner
Scaldy Bi” Quinn
Philadelphia
Grand Opera House
St. Anne’s Parochial School
Crescent Athletic Club
Good Wills Athletic Association
Pubic Park
Phcnie
Sandy Valley Base Ball Club
Sandy Valley Grove
Happenings in Freeland Two Days Highlight Local Life
Local notes recount events around Freeland including Bonner and Quinn boxing in a much anticipated match, theft from a freight car at Lumber Yard station, and plans for a Highland picnic ground with a new pavilion. Additional items cover mail connections, a local dentist’s upcoming marriage, school graduates, industry inspections, and area transportation updates.
No Trouble to Square Dealing Show You All
A concise note proclaims fair dealing and invites all to witness, stressing honesty and openness in business. The message signals trust and a promise of straightforward transactions without hidden tricks or pressure.
Phila One Price Clothing House Ad and Birkbeck Brick Notice
Freeland Pa listing shows Phila One Price Clothing House and Birkbeck Brick notices. Gass Orson Stroh, attorney at law and notary public, offers services with offices in rooms 1 and 2. Money refunded claim or accountability noted.
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Phila
Gass
Orson Stroh
Birkbeck
Freeland
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K. J. Curry
South Centre Street
Selideh Store
Ugh Malloy
Prop
Corner Centre
Walnut Streets
Jessie Sawtelle Dramatic Company
Sawtelle
Eee
James G. Harvey
Imariog
Luzerne County
Freeland Opera House Co
Lessees
Jessie Sawtelle Dramatic Co
DeWitt
Grover
City
DeWitt’s
Grover's City Drug Store
Kelper
Grover’s City
Josephine Bevelacque
Lackawanna County
Scranton
Mary Paul Rose
Lake Fidler
Shamokin
Coal Run Creek
Norris Silver
North Stratford
N. T
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Frank Mulligan
James Judge
Lans
HS. Pitts
Arlington Tex
Grover’s City Drug Store
Lehigh University
G. R. van de Water
New York
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Branchdale
Schuylkill County
Robert Ferguson
Marcy
Danville Asylum
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Stewart
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P. F. Boyle
Rose McCauley
A. Oowald
Bonner
Quinn
Frealand
Lumber Yard
Salsburg
Internal Revenue Department
Internal Revenue
Tigers
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Davis
John Meehan
Bloomsbury
N. J
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Easton Hospital
Keiper's
C. W. Hoblitzell
Vreeland
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That City
P. X. O'Donnell
Dental J
University of Pennsylvania
RE. W. Bishop
Dunmore
Evan Moses
Upper Lehigh
Buck Mountain
Merrit's
John ©. Boyle
Main Street
Edgar Albert
Emma Zimmerman
Sunshine
Tigers Park
Game and Fish Protective Club
Ida Shaffer
Allentown
John Dannenny
Reading Railroad
Williamsport
Chester Baseball Club
G. L. Hoover
Dlifton
Governor Stone
BP. G. Gallagher
Harrisburg
Mine Workers’ Committee
Birkbeck Brick
Freeland, Pa
John M. Carr
Attorney-At-Law
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Centre St
R J. O'Donnell
Campbell
Ofice
Kane
Postoffice
John J. McBrearty
McMenamin Building
D* N. Maley
Birkbeck's
S. BE. Hayes
Washington Street
Hazelton Bros
New York City
Tess
Ekefow
Hos, A. Buckley
Justice OF the Peace
Tribune Building
Megrus Supply CO
Broadway
Wm. Wehrman
NeuBurger
Geo. H. Hartmen
Centre Street
Central Hotel
Depierro - Bros
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Kaufer Club
Rosenbluth
Martin's
Hennessy
Rte
Laubach
Vienna
B. C. Laubach
Choice
Pasbry
Dhey
Noelty
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