Suspended Work Across Anthracite Mines as Union Plans Vote
Mine workers halted all but essential posts following a Friday order by National President Mitchell and district leaders. All anthracite mines idle until the Hazleton convention on Wednesday decides on a possible strike, with delegates set to represent 100 members each. rumblings say some regions favor action now while others hesitate, and engineers and firemen may be replaced to keep fans and pumps operating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Nichols
Duffy
Fahey
United Mine Workers
Hazleton
Luzerne
Lackawannan
Lehigh
Schuylkill
Amendment of Tax Ordinance for Freeland Street Railways
Article records a freestanding municipal amendment changing the annual street railway tax in Freeland from 25 dollars per car to 300 dollars per year for all cars. It notes approval dates in 1902 and names officials including Burgess John F Boyle and Secretary John J McBrearty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough of
Freeland
Consell
Moursbacher
John J. McBrearty
John F. Boyle
Striking Pittstown Teachers Resume Amid Promises
Pittstown township teachers return to classes after five week strike seeking back salaries and earlier promises from directors. Despite initial pay promises, no wages were paid and a second strike occurred affecting about a thousand students. Schools reopen to meet state funding rules, forcing a seven month term before June 1 with the appropriation tied to completing the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittstown Township
Freeland Borough Finances Show Debt Cut and Gains
The Freeland borough annual financial statement shows outstanding orders down from 2555.51 to 1313.84, a net gain of 1241.67. Resources over liabilities rose from 4484.66 to 6636.34, reflecting creditable governance by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeland Borough
May Run for Congress in Sixth District
George D. McCreary, known for years as chairman of the closing exercises at the M. & M. Institute and former Philadelphia treasurer, is likely the Republican candidate for Congress in the new Sixth district. He was noted for returning all fees to the treasury, losing about $30,000 in honesty, and leaving office with broad respect among decent Philadelphians despite machine politicians' jeers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. McCreary
M. & M. Institute
Congress
Sixth
McCreary
Philadelphia
Round the Region: Wilkesbarre Post Office Handles 75000 Letters
A Wilkesbarre postoffice team begins sorting 75000 letters and postal cards for the firm Van Kirk & Robbin. Return addresses go back to senders. others are forwarded to the Dead Letter office for possible return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
van Kirk & Robbin
Death of Mrs Jones on South Washington Street
Mrs Margaret Jones died at her home on South Washington Street on Saturday morning aged 83. A widow of William Jones who died about twelve years ago she had lived in the vicinity for years and had many friends. Funeral arrangements announce services at her late home by Rev J P Buxton and Rev F Marshall followed by interment at Freeland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Jones
South Washington Street
William Jones
J. P. Buxton
F. Marshall
Freeland Cemetery
Reckless Shooting Suspect Sought After Weekend Exhibit
Mike Barron is wanted by local police on a reckless shooting charge on South Centre Street after his Saturday night Wild West exhibition. Barron escaped. authorities warn against carrying weapons as punishments may be severe. Mr and Mrs Chas Orion Stroh are visiting Philadelphia for a few days.
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Mike Barron
South Centre Street
Barron
Mrs. Chas
Orion Stroh
Philadelphia
Local Notes From Freeland Report Quick Happenings
Peter B. Carr of Pinestreet accepts assistant manager role at Metropolitan Insurance in Hazleton and will move with his family soon. John F. Shoviln will replace him. Mrs. Frank McLaughlin’s funeral was at St Ann's church and cemetery, with out of town attendees. Freeland High School commencement plans set for Friday at the Grand Opera House with Prof. James M. Coughlin as speaker. Tickets cost 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter B. Carr
Pinestreet
Metropolitan Insurance Company
Hazleton
Mr. Carr
Metropolitan Company
John F. Shoviln
South Washington Street
Frank McLaughlin
St. Ann's Cemetery
St. Ann’s Church
Julio B. Quigley
Pittsburg
John J. McLaughlin
Philadelphia
Freeland High School
Grand Opera House
James M. Coughlin
Wilkesbarre
McMenamin’s
Joseph Sarna
St. Ann’s Cemetery
John Gallagher
Eckley
Perth Amboy
N. J
A. A. Bachman
Genevieve
A. Oswald
Drifton Jr baseball Twirlers form for season opener
The junior town team the Twirlers chose Denis North as manager and Mike Petebel as captain, opening today against the Free land boys. Also, St James Parish plans a Calendar Social at 7 45 pm, and local notes report injuries to Dennis Boner Jr from a falling rod at Jeanesville Iron Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twirlers
Denis North
Mike Petebel
Freeland Boys
Ladies’ Guild
St. James’ P. BE
Drifton
Dennis Boner, Jr
Jeanesville Iron Works
Drifton Ball Club
McAdoo
Honey Brook
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Freeland Legal and Insurance Firms Advertise Services
An assorted page listing attorneys at law and notaries in Freeland Pa including Orson Stroh Joey Carr and J R O Donnell with offices in Birkbeck Brick and Brennan's Building. The item notes fire insurance agents and a D Matey dentist above Birkbeck's store with H Hayes promoting reliable insurers and Planes of Hazelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birkbeck Brick
Freeland
Orson Stroh
Brennan's Building
Centre St. Freeland
McMenumin Building
South Centre Street
Birkbeck
Birkbeck Brick Spee
E. Hayes
Washington Street
Hazelton B
New York City
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Rerowich
Refowich
T. Campbell
Currys
Dry Goods
E. J. Curry
Laubach
Vienna
Geo. H. Hartman
Centre Street
Central Hotel
A. Osw7ald
Minnesota
W. Cor
Centre and
Front Sts
Star Shoe Store
Hugh Malloy
New York
Truesdale
The
Lackawanna
Baer
Reading
Thomas
Erie
John Edmunds
Reading Railway
Ralph M. Easley
National Civic Federation
Easley
Hanna
Coxe Bros. & Co
Pardee & Co
Drifton Company
Freeland Teamsters
Freeland Brewing Company
Electric Light Company
Water Company
John U. Moore
John J. McNolrs
Charles Shovlin
John Meehan
Young Men‘s Corps
Scranton
Olyphant
William Higgins
St. Ann’s
8. DePierre
Town
Federated Musicians’ Union
National Musicians’ Union
Buffalo
the Borough
May
James Wilcox
Dallas
William Wilcox
Wilcox
Harry Kincaid
Historical Society
Blue Ridge
Pickyilte
New York, Ontario and Western Company
Frederick Riewan
Rieman
Walter L. Myles
West Chester Normal School
Myles Myles
Edwardsdale
Ashland
Watres
Elkin
Lehighton Borough
Lehighton Street Railway Company
Hoagland & Co
Thomas ‘Loftus
West Scranton
Lehigh Valley Railroad
George Hoodmacher
Hoodmacher
Meehan
Bloomsbury
Stroh
O'Donnell
Albert DePierre
Ridge Street
de Pierre
James Timony
William O'Hara
Fallihen
Moore
Patrick Sweeney
Beaver Meadow
Jessie Shafer
Easton
Daniel Gallagher
Warrior Run
No. 1
Joey M. Carr
Postoffice
Goa McOlaughlin
R J. Odonnell
Campbell Building
Kane Building
Sturdays
Joan J. McBrearty
Hess
Bell Telephone
Kerowich
Atte
A. Buckley
Justice OF the Peace
Tribune Building
Main Street
Boyle
Youngling
Wm. Wehrman
Atcemaitzer
Depierro - Bros
Garner
Gibson
Dougherty
Kaufer Club
Rosenbluth
Velvet
Mumm
Hennessy
Schweitzer
James Moore
Cha Ang
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