Meeting of Markle's Men at Grand Opera House
Large turnout of G B Markle Co workers at Jeddo meeting to press grievances over topping on loaded cars and other labor issues. Frank Ray presided as district grievance talks and a committee was appointed to gather information for further talks with the firm. An additional mass meeting and talks with district delegates are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Markle & , Co
Jeddo
Grand Opera House
Switch
Frank Ray
John P. Gallagher
Silver Brook
All Are Silent After Coal Conference Adjourns For Good
The meeting between anthracite coal operators and United Mine Workers adjourned late Wednesday afternoon. UMW President John Mitchell said the adjournment was for good and could not reveal details. Delegates will report to the National Civic Federation at an undetermined date. Operators said no report could be issued until the Civic Federation meets. The four labor leaders Mitchell Fahey Duffy and Nichols were in consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Baer
Reading Company
See
Baer
Mitchell
Philadelphia
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Hayes
New York
Pennsylvania
W. A. Lathrop
Webster Coal and Coke Company
Reese A. Phillips
Delaware and Lackawanna Company
Phillips
Civic Federation
Jobn Mitchell
National Civic Federation
Fahey
Duffy
Nichols
New Railroad Planned to Link Penn Haven and Glen Onoko
The Penn Haven Junction and Glen Onoko Railroad Company, led by President Alfred Walter, is chartered to build a five and a half mile steam line from Penn Haven Junction to Glen Onoko, extending Lehigh Valley access. immediate construction unlikely as land is condemned and route mapped. St Ann's band held its third annual banquet and dance at the Hotel Osborne with ex-members and guests, DePierre's Orchestra providing music and the event ending late with a short program and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penn Haven Junction
Glen Onoko
Alfred Walter
Mauch Chunk
Lehigh Valley Railroad Corporation
Lehigh Valley
Mountain
Jersey Central
Lehigh River
St. Ann's
Osborne
DePierre
Taylor's Minstrels at Grand Opera House Tomorrow
The famous Taylors Minstrels of Hazleton appear at the Grand Opera House tomorrow evening. Though amateur, they have earned a solid reputation comparable to traveling companies and are expected to deliver a first class show. The performance is under the Good Wills Athletic Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylors Minstrels
Hazleton
Grand Opera House
Good Wills Athletic Association
Prohibition and crime news from Wilkes Barre region
Round the region items report numerous checks from Van Kirk and Robins traced to Wilkes Barre banks, a dwindling mail at the post office, and 50 000 letters awaiting authorities. Also covered are a 10 year Eastern penitentiary sentence for Webster Campbell, Luzerne Prohibition convention set for next week, a Shenandoah knife wound death, Zerambo found guilty of murder, Crowns jailed for assault on his daughter, and Rev Bushank taking a Lansford Baptist pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Kirk & Robins
Wilkesbarre
Daily Mail
Webster Campbell
Weissport
Heydt
Mauch Chunk
Palmerton
George Hiskey
Wellsport
Luzerne County
New Castle
William Ufalness
Shenandoah
Pottsville Hospital
William
Eastern Penitentiary
Rev. Bushank
McMaster University
Toronto
Can
Baptist Church
Lansford
Griffith
Drifton notes and local visits report routine activity
Mrs Dolan of Honey Brook is spending a few days in town. Mrs Collins of Connecticut visits her son John Collins. St Anns Cadets plan a Sunday meeting to elect delegates for the diocesan union convention at Avoca. Mr and Mrs Drumtra of Hazleton visit friends here. Mike Ondeck takes a new position at the male office. The Meko family of Freeland move to town this week. Edith Richards, six, is dangerously ill. Miss Minole Allen returns from Philadelphia. Miss Mame Sims of Jeddo is visiting in town.
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Thomas J. Richards
Minole Allen
Philadelphia
Mame Sims
Jeddo
Arnold and Miller wed in Highland home ceremony
Harry E B Arnold of Burdette New York married Maggie Miller of Highland Wednesday at her parents home in Highland. Rev J W Bischoff officiated. Attendants were Frank Wass and Edith Miller. The couple depart for Niagara Falls on their honeymoon and will reside in Burdette. Separately George Hydia Mary Kolibah Michael Dzurzia and Annie Uram received marriage licenses and will marry Rev Martyak at St Marys Greek church tomorrow.
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Harry EB. Arnold
Burdette
N. Y
Maggie Miller
Highland
John S. Miller
J. W. Bischoff
Upper Lehigh
Mr. Arnold
Frank Wass
Sayre
Misa Miller
Edith Miller
Niagara Falls
George Hydia
Mary Kolibah
Michael Dzurzia
Hazle Brook
Annie Uram
Vulcan
Schuylkill County
Martyak
St. Mary's Greek Church
Stable Boss Dead at Jeddo Silas Woodring Dies
Silas Russell Woodring stable boss assistant at Jeddo died at 3 30 am from pleurisy aged 41 3 3 survived by wife and four children funeral at 11 Sunday preceded by services at 10 30 at home led by Rev J B Kerschmer cortege to St Johns church Butler Valley for service by Rev J W Reinecke interment in St Johns cemetery He contracted illness after exposure during high water trouble while mules at Jeddo were sick
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Russell Woodring
Jeddo
Lace
J. B. Kerschmer
St. John's Church
Butler Valley
Infant Dies in Girardville Funeral Planned for Keenan Baby
Local notes report the death of Helen Keenan an infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John B Keenan formerly of town at their home in Girardville. Burial will be at St Ann's cemetery with the body arriving tomorrow at 912 am. Also noted are a civil suit discussion over railroad injuries amicably settled a child wounded by a pistol shot a note on church services schedule a Laurytown alms house smallpox quarantine lift and various local items including a cow in a well and several community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
John B. Keenan
Girardville
Jeanette Keanan
Upper Lehigh
George Met
Leo McDonald
St. Ann's Cemetery
Attorney Carr
Albert Buchman
P. J. Fergus
Shenandoah
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Mr. Carr
Warrior Run
Richard Drasher
Front Street
Drasher
J. B. Kerschner
Jeddo
St. John's Reformed Church
Eckley
St. John’s Church
Foster Township School Board
F. M. Everett
St. James’ P. BE. Chapel
Taylor's Minstrels at Hazleton Good WillsAid
May 3 program by Taylor's Minstrels of Hazleton under Good Wills Athletic Association admission 25 or 50 cents with proceeds or similar local event tone without extra details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor’s Minstrels
Hazleton
Good Wills Athletic Association
Suits and Shoes Offer Promise Yet Warn Readers
A persuasive sales note urges readers to consider a Suits and Shoes offer, claiming 6 percent of readers might profit. It asks readers to judge after viewing the stock, noting a low price but promising solid garments and the publisher’s reputation if findings prove false.
Travelers junior baseball team organized in town
The town forms a Travelers team with players Ralph De Pierre as manager John Furey as catcher James Boyle pitcher Charles Jacobs shortstop Patrick Boyle first base Roger Furey second base Charles Thompson third base William Boyle left field Michael Williams center field John Shovlin right field. Lawfer opens broker's office on second floor of the post office building with a direct wire to New York for fast service. A. Oswild sells Hluston's extracts and perfumery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travelers
Ralph de, Pierre
John Furey
James Boyle
Charles Jacobs
Patrick Boyle
Roger Furey
Charles Thompson
William Boyle
Michael Williams
John Shovlin
Ofice
Lawfer
Allentown
Bulldiow
New York City
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Refowich’s
Freeland
Clothing and Shoe House
Refowich
T. Campbell
Curry
Dry Goods
E. J. Curry
South Centre Street
Laubach
Vienna
Prop
Geo. H. Hartman
Centre Street
Central Hotel
Oswald
Minnesota
N.W Cor
Centre
Front Sta
Youths and Children
Star Shoe Store
Hugh Malloy
THES
Markle
Jeddo Firm
Bandmen
Drifton
Thomas Gould
Birkbeck
Arthur Kemmerer
Lehighton
Lodge of Daughters of Naomi
N. S Hunsicker
Henry Fisher
Freeland Water Company
Maj. C. B. Coxa
Merrit's
John Shigo
D. Groas
Cr. L. Fay
Y. M
John Phillips
Davies
Thomas Comerford
Castoria
Beara
Phila
Birkbeck Brick
Freeland, Pa
Hal
Orson Strol
John M. Carr
Attorney-At-Law
McLaughlin
Brennan's
Centre St
R J
Odonnell
Campbell
White Haven Ofice
Kane Building
Postomice
Youn J. McBrearty
McMenumin Building
D. N. Maley
Mes
BE. Hayes
Washington Street
Hazelton Bros
Tony Loew
Hess
Bell Telephone
Kerowich
Tos. A. Buckley
Justice OF the Peace
Tribune Building
Main Street
Wm. Wehrman
Watcchmanceer
Depierro - Bros
Caeh
Gibson, Dougherty
Kauter Club
Rosenbluth
Mumm
Hennessy
Schweitzer
A. Oswild
Hluston
Malluky
Fern Street
Vreeland
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