Strike Uncertainty Grows Over Pennsylvania Coal Regions
A press discussion on a possible strike as the joint convention of Districts 1 7 and 9 opens in Shamokin with National President John Mitchell arriving to preside The miners’ position remains split with districts reporting grievances and potential action while majority rule and authorized powers may decide if a strike proceeds in the Wyoming Lackawanna Schuylkill fields and surrounding areas
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Pennsylvania
Shamokin
John Mitchell
Iowa
Miners Debate Convention Outcome and Possible April Work Suspension
Mitchells views shape the convention as delegates prepare a full report since January on failed operator miner talks. If faith is broken and promises not kept, April 1 may bring a coal mine work suspension in the anthracite region. District 1 and 7 delegates travel via special train to Shamokin with reduced fares.
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Dent Mitchell
District 1
Freeland
Shamokin
District 7
Drifton
St Patrick’s Day Parade Faces Damp Morning Thaw
St Patrick celebrations faced damp weather, easing by noon to draw crowds to town. Parish societies gathered at 1 30 at St Ann's church then paraded along the published route. Division 19 A O H led with St Ann's band, while Division 6 and Division 20 Kekley showed strong turnout. Old St Patrick’s Society and Young Men’s Corps followed, with St Ann’s Cadets neat in new uniforms.
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St. Ann's Church
St. Ann's Band
Kekley
St. Patrick's Society
St. Ann's
Corpse Found Near Alma House Indicates Possible Missing Inmate
Slavonian Grula from Sandy Run reports a man’s corpse on the path a mile from the alma house after traveling from Laurytown to Freeland. Neil Breslin, missing for two weeks from the almshouse, is believed to be the deceased. Grula notified his friends and Tribune alerted Poor Director Lieb. Officials plan an afternoon search.
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Grula
Sandy Run
Laurytown
Freeland
Almahouse
Neil Breslin
the Tribune
Lieb
Beer License Totals for County Brews and Barrels
The county hosts ten breweries with total license receipts of 14 500 dollars. Details show Pennsylvania Central Brewing Company Arnold brewery and Hazleton Barrels produced 20 879 barrels with a 1 250 dollar license, Freeland Brewing 9 360 barrels with a 750 dollar license, and Hazle Brewing Company Hazleton Barrels 11 025 barrels with a 1 000 dollar license.
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Pennsylvania Central Brewing Company
Arnold Brewery
Hazleton
Freeland Brewing Company
Hazle Brewing Company
Two Funerals At St Ann's Cemetery Hill Home
Two infant burials reported yesterday from a Hill home and Coxe addition, both interred at St Ann's cemetery. A pocketbook with over $40 was lost between Washington street and Senie's store. return to Mrs Catherine Dugan on South Washington street.
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Joan Walitzky
St. Ann's Cemetery
Alice
James Farrell
Coxe Addition
Washington Street
Senie
Catherine Dugan
South Washington Street
Local notes of Freeland events and incidents
Happenings over two days include performances by Mr and Mrs Ritchie with Miss Williams at the Grand Opera house drawing a large audience. Various local items report a $20,000 damages suit against Lehigh Valley Railroad by Mrs Catherine Shanno after her husband Leopold was killed, and Lehigh Traction Company seeking to form a benevolent association restricting union membership. Other brief notes mention visits, funerals, Arbor Day proclamations for April 4 and 18, fresh fish at Hartman’s market, discharge of Frank Ward from the Highland mine, St Ann’s band program tonight, Marine Corps furloughs, a funeral at Conyngham for Henry Honnter, Bloomsburg student Marie Hayes visiting Freeland, and several local civic and school updates.
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Lehigh Traction Company
Stone
Pennsylvania
Hartman's Market
Central Hotel
Frank Ward
Coxe Addition
Highland Mine
Miners’ Hospital
Grand Opera House
St. Ann's Band
Grand Opera House to Feature Dot Karroll for Three Nights
Freeland theatergoers will enjoy Dot Karroll and a superb company for three nights starting Thursday. The Lock Haven Express praises their Corner Grocery performance with strong laughter, praising Karroll as Jimmy Nolan and noting standout turns by Harry Antrim, furl McClellan, Miss Donaldson, and the medley. Legi Murphy stars in The Irish Pawn brokers, a three act farce with Hebrew and Celtic names, planned for Wednesday. Mazie Trumbull and the two American Macks headline with a blend of new farcical features and clever specialties.
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Grand Opera House
Freeland
Dot Karral
Lock Haven Express
Dot Karroll
Miss Karroll
Jimmy Nolan
Dannie Sully
Harry Antrim
Henry Budweiser
Lawyer Rapp
Furl McCellan
Miss Donaldson
Legi Murphy
New York
Mazie Trumbull
Drifton Visitors People in Town Record
Daniel McMahan of Oneida visiting Drifton Mary E Gallagher visiting Warrior Run James O Donnell of Allentown visiting relatives in town
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Daniel McMahan
Oneida
Mary E. Gallagher
Warrior Run
James O'Donnell
Allentown
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Kaufer Club
Rosenbluth
Mumm
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Schweitzer
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The
Little Comedy Magnet
Ana
MAZIF
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Mac
Trish Pawnbrokers
Delmore & Wilson
Petergon & Sencehore
Pot Aloe Sisters
Cone
Allie Saylor
Harry Lb
Tai Will M. Elliott
Chinatown
St. Patrick
Patrick Rogan
Philadelphia
Mr. Rogan
the Vicinty
Libor Winter
August Roessler
East Mauch Chunk
Hugh McGroarty
Town
Cornelius Gallagher
Dlifton
United States Marine Corps
J. B. Kersehner
Conyngham
Henry Honnter
Marie Haayes
Bloomsburg Normal School
Downeill
Crescent Athletic Association
Centre Street
Merrit
Borough Teachers
Daniel Coxe
F. Marshall
St. James’ P. E. Chapel
Philadelphia Inquirer
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Beaver Meadow Catholic Church
G. Mord NeuBurger
Jefferson Medical College
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P. J. Boyle
Elizabeth
Brueck
White Haven
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Pia
Paige
Birkbeck
Star Shoe
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Prop
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N.W. Cor
Centre
Front Sts
Geo. H. Hartman
Richard Cartwright
England
Mr. Cartswright
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