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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Grand Opera House
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