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Freeland Tribune

Location

Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1901

Page

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United Mine Workers Adopt Strike-Resolution At Convention

The United Mine Workers convention adjourned with a resolution demanding operator recognition and granting the national executive board and district officers power to declare a strike if needed. The vote was 45 to 265. Scranton to host headquarters discussed. President Mitchell said the matter rests with the board and district leaders.

United Mine Workers Natonal Executive Board Scranton Mitchell

Receiver sought for Funeral Benefit Association in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia court today a petition seeks appointment of a receiver for the Funeral Benefit Association of the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Joshua Hollingshead and other members filed equity proceedings last Tuesday to place the body under management. The court had a preliminary hearing and expected to name the receiver, with counsel for the board of managers joining the action. The factions have not agreed on the receiver’s identity as of the morning session.

Troubles Plague Local Death Benefit Association

A large number of death benefit claims remain unpaid and association checks have gone to protest. It is alleged the association owes about $4,000 and cannot meet its obligations. The trouble has persisted for many months.

St Patrick Day Observances Draw Large Irish Community Parade and Entertainment Held

The Irish Catholic societies observed St Patrick's Day with a 9 a.m. Mass at St Ann's Church led by Rev M J Fallihee, followed by a city parade with multiple societies and bands. An evening program at the Grand Opera House featured music, recitations, and vocal items by local residents. Michael Murrin sustained severe injuries in a mine accident, with a broken leg and internal injuries, and was moved to Miners' Hospital for treatment.

Ireland St. Patrick's St. Ann's Church M. J. Fallihee Frank McLaughlin John Branigan St. Ann's T. A. J. Corps St. Anna’s Grand Opera House St. Ann's Band Apa St. Patrick John J. McBrearty Coneybrook St. Ann’s Parish Mary Timony Katie Brogan Nellie Dennenny Annie Capece Misa Katie Brogan Masters McDonald Duffy Mame Brown Mamma Dear Gilligan's St. J Ann’s Messrs Moerschbacher Williams Lizzie Furey Daniel Edwards Hazleton Mr. Lynch Mary Lynch Profs. Mayberry and DeProy Daniel Sweeney Michael Murrin Mr. Murrin Martin Luther Opera House Freeland Upper Lehigh Benjamin Duffy Sandy Run A. Oswald Candy Heeney

Cacilian Literary Society Elects Officers and Local Property Sale

The Cacilian Literary Society elected officers led by President Master John Tully and Vice president Master James Brogan with Miss Rose Gillespie as Secretary and Miss Annie Kelley as Treasurer. Solomon Kresge, owner of Cottage hotel, buys a Pine street lot and double dwelling from Denis McHugh of Nanticoke. remodeling begins and the new occupants move in after April 1. DeWitts Little Barly Risers advertised by Grover's City drug store.

Cacilian Literary Society John Tully James Brogan Rose Gillespie Annie Kelley Cormac Kennedy Bid McCole Solomon Kresge Cottage Hotel Denis McHugh Nanticoke Pine Street Nen

Preacher Attacks License Brokers in Stroudsburg Farewell

Rev E E Dixon denounces signed license applications as threats to the public and exposes councilmen tied to liquor licenses. Richard H Williams confesses cash gifts from a telephone company and regular hotel envelopes of money to eleven councilmen. A series of local incidents follows including a man dying after morphine use, a child choking on a key ring, and a deadly track accident. Also notes stage lines, a Washington trip offer, and Freeland real estate listing.

E. E. Dixon East Stroudsburg M. E. Church Stroudsburg Dixon Select Council of Scranton Richard H. Williams Williams

Bachman to Open Wall Paper Store in Sachs Building

Local notes report A A Bachman will open a wall paper shop tomorrow in Sachs building near Butterwick's jewelry, offering a full line of latest patterns. Also updates on ongoing police Dimerio murder case, habeas corpus status for Nicholas Capece, and various local notices.

A. A. Bachman Sachs’ Building Butterwick Bachman Foster Jones Dimerio Nicholas Capece Isaac Davis Front Street Tribune Freeland Cemetery J. T. Griffith Lansford Keiper’s William Wehrman Geo. Bird

Pleasure. March 18 19 Story of the Reformation at Grand Opera House

Under St. Pauls P M church auspices a Reforma tion program to be staged at Grand Opera House on March 18 and 19. Tickets cost 25 35 and 50 cents.

St. Paul's P.M. Church Grand Opera House

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