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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1903
Page
1
Shrewd buyers select from a line of stylish suits offered at five to thirteen dollars. The ad promotes early access to the latest in men’s apparel and notes the appeal of being first to wear new items.
A store described as a suitable school of fashion for boys presents Blouse and Sailor Norfolk Suits priced at 2.50 3.50 and 4.00. It features the newest hats caps shoes furnishings dress goods notions and other dry goods.
John Shigo Has Olion Stroh attorney at law and notary public with offices in Rooms 1 and 2 in Birkbeck Brick Freeland. Caps McLaughlin attorney at law handles legal business of any description from Brennan's Building in So Centre Street Freeland. Ongoing listings show Eckel and O Donnell attorneys at law with similar Freeland offices.
Early this morning the stable of B C Laubach along Centre to Washington streets was broken into and a horse and buckboard taken. A horse matching the description was found tied near White Haven hours later. Police investigated amid high winds and alerted nearby towns to intercept suspects.
Before adjourning on Wednesday the Hazleton convention adopted a preamble and resolution. It condemns wasteful use of funds at Harrisburg to pass protective laws, notes the Strike Commission recommendations were ignored, and calls for abolishing lobbying while urging enactment of protective laws for anthracite workers. It also urges miners to push for laws safeguarding workers underground.
Governor Peony considers several mine labor measures after private hearing. Anthracite operators oppose the Garver eight hour day bill while supporting the Hayes and Garner bills. The United Mine Workers back the bills, with both sides backing the Quail bill to raise minimum employment age to 16.
The miners and operators argued before the governor over two bills tied to the Strike Commission report and the state constitution. Operators warned the eight hour measure would bar employment under 21 or force eight hour shifts. they called Hayes bill impracticable to enforce. Miners insisted bills meet legal standards and would risk court challenges. Garner and district presidents led the miners with district secretaries and national guardsmen present. operators were defended by thirty lawyers.
Eight Freeland merchants charged by Wyoming's James Everett with selling goods on Sunday faced Alder Richards in Wilkesbarre. None appeared. Emmett D. Nichols represented the prosecutor with three witnesses ready. Merchants' counsel argued, pledging to cover legal costs, while additional liquor dealer arrests and a Sunday shutdown threat loomed if business did not halt next Sunday.
Yesterday several workers were injured at local facilities. John Strocka of Jeddo fractured a leg at Oakdale colliery and was admitted to Miners hospital. William Wagner bruised a finger at Salmon Iron Works. A Hungarian worker at Highland breaker was hurt and treated at home. William Gilleski of No 5 colliery Upper Lehigh suffered a head wound requiring stitches at his home.
Miners in the region grow uneasy as coal companies delay appointing Board of Conciliation members per the Strike Commission. Grievances accumulate at collieries while workers continue at work under President Mitchell and executive boards orders. Union officers report no knowledge of when the board will convene at any company office.
After months of suffering Mrs. Williams Feil died at her home on North Centre street late Wednesday. She is survived by her husband, her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Keipel of Easton, and four brothers and two sisters. The funeral will be at 1:30 pm tomorrow at the residence with Rev. J. W. Bisthoff, then interment at White Haven. Modern dwelling for rent on Birkbeck street offers a six bedroom layout. apply to Thomas Wvene.
Weddings reported from St Ann's and St Anthony's include John J Brogan and Miss Jeanette E Keenan of Upper Lehigh wed by Rev M J Fallibee, with reception at Andrew Keenan Sr's home and a wedding tour to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Also Daniel Curelo and Mary Capece wed at St Anthony's Italian Church with breakfast at Hotel Osborne and 300 guests dancing. Other ceremonies include John Zelstroft and Mary Drumbeller in Hazleton, Nattie Proberts and Balser Stein, and upcoming marriages of Daniel Hartig Lizzie Jacquot and John Mizirsky Susan Balyi.
Pittston Eagles outplayed the Crescents 48 to 25 in Freeland, delivering a clean, hard fought game. The locals led 24 to 1 at halftime as McGullo sparked a comeback, while Pittston leveraged height and steady shooting to seal the win.
Local notes report decayed planks along Centre street lot sidewalks were removed and ashes laid as a temporary measure until a solid foundation is secured. Merchants in Shamokin reject trade bonuses, preferring merit based sales. Several local incidents and notices follow, including a small shed fire, alms house phone proposal rejection, deaths, and community updates.
Freeland announces a spring display featuring a complete line of dress shirts for boys youths and men with latest styles and low prices. The store offers men women and children shoes in many styles, durable work and dress footwear, and a quality furnishing stock for inspection and purchase during the spring season.
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