Death of Rev Edward Phillips in New York
Reverend Edward Stanislaus Phillips, pastor of St Gabriel's Hazleton, was found dead in a Ninth Avenue room in New York. Police arrested a man claiming to be Dr Stanley after detectives linked the room to the priest, who earlier left Hazleton April 24. The mining community and Irish-American circles react to the murder as investigations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Phillips
St. Gabriel’s Church
Hazleton
Ninth Avenue
New York City
Pather Phillips
New York
Higgins
Stanley
Father Phillips
Dr. Stanley
Pittston
Miners and Operators Reach Settlement Amid Labor Tensions
The passage notes that John Mitchell and other labor leaders helped finalize a settlement between miners and operators. It recalls how Mitchell understood the March agreement, and that his death will be mourned by workers for his creedless dedication to improving humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchell
Home From the War Harry Dougherty Returns
Harry Dougherty, ten years away, arrives home Wednesday. He served as a cavalryman in the Philippines, endured severe battles, and was among the escort for General Lawson’s remains. He visits his father Patrick and brother Willy on North Centre street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dougherty
Freeland
Uncle Sam
Mr. Dougherty
Philippines
Fourth Cavalry
Lawson
Patrick
Willy
North Centre Street
Funeral of J. M. Powell in Freeland
The remains of John M. Powell of Allentown arrived on the Lehigh Valley train this afternoon. Family and many Allentown residents accompanied the body to Freeland cemetery for interment after funeral services at his late home conducted by Rev. Catlett of Allentown's First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Powell
Allentown
Freeland Station
Freeland Cemetery
Catlett
First Baptist Church
Drifton
Drifton Hall
Joseph McCarthy
Jerry
Annie McCarthy
Hugh McGroarty
South Centre Street
Laurytown Catholic Cemetery
Joddo
Krell's Hall
Joe Kushnerick
Danko Vostach
Sandy Run
Laurytown
Hannah Meehan
Easton
John
Cross Creek Hall
Ladies’ Guild of
St. James
P. KB
St. John’s Slavonian Society
Eckley
Coplay
Lehigh County
St. John’s Reformed Church
Denis McCole
Benjamin Reynolds
Freeland
George Wilmot
Richard Whitebread
Upper Lehigh
Richard Cunningham
J. Sweeney
Thomas J. Snook
Wills Probate Leaves Seven Children Equal Shares
Wills probated show Bridget Brogan of town leaving all property to her seven children Annie Mary Patrick Sarah William James and Edward in equal shares valued at 2500 with Hugh A Shovlin named executor. Annie M Martin of town wife of William E Martin leaves all to her husband Lim executor and guardian of three children. Mrs C of North Creek Ark reports relief from dyspepsia after one bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and praises it highly. Grover's City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Stanislaus Phillips
Hawley
Wayne County
Edward
Mary Phillips
County Mayo
Ireland
America
Pittston
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Phillips
Michael
Mary
John J. Dougherty
Bridget Brogan
Town
Edward Brogan
Annie
Patrick
Sarah
William
James
Hugh A. Shovlin
Annie M. Martin
William E. Martin
Lim
Mrs.c
North Creek
Ark
Grover's City
Stord
Fatal Explosion Kills Lehigh Valley Worker in New Jersey
A Lehigh Valley Railroad engine exploded near Bloomsbury New Jersey fatally injuring George Hoodmacher of Walnut Street and seriously scalding John Meehan of Front Street. Hoodmacher died hours later at Easton Hospital. Meehan remained hospitalized. The blast occurred when an engine aided a coal train near Philipsburg, injuring several crew members and leaving Hoodmacher’s family and colleagues in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hoodmacher
Walnut Street
John Meehan
Front Street
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Bloomsbury
N. J
Hoodmacher
Mr. Meehan
Easton
Roan Yard
Perth Amboy
James Connelly
Charles Farrell
Freeland
Philipsburg
Lehigh Valley Road
Lodge No. 171
Freeland Cemetery
Bodies stolen from cemetery after suicide of killer in Sweet Valley
In Sweet Valley on Wednesday rumors spread after Ralph J. White who killed a nephew and wounded another, then hanged himself in prison, had his body stolen from a cemetery. A legal fight over burial followed with court injunctions and a tense stand, while local notices advertise Lehigh Valley Pan American Exposition fares and a testimonial about One Minute Cough Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Valley
Ralph J. White
White
Joseph White
Cemetery Association
Local Notes From Freeland Chronicle Oddities
Happenings of the past two days in Freeland recount a detective denying an insanity plea for Nicholas Capece while noting the prisoner’s health. Drifton club plans a hop to fund gear, and a infant death prompts funeral arrangements. Council contest cases head to court. school term ends soon as exams show strong pupil performance. weddings, religious events, and local society activities fill the week with rehearsals, parades, and fundraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Jones
Nicholas Capece
Pleasure May Events At Ilop Drifton Base Ball Club
May 18 Ilop of Drifton Base Ball Club May 20 boxing carnival under Sterling Athletic Club at Grand Opera House Prices 50¢ and 1. May 20 Eckley Base Ball Club picnic at Cycle Path grove May 30 Tigers Athletic Club annual picnic at Public Park May 30 Ladies Aid Society dinner and supper in English Baptist church basement Tickets 25 cents June 15 Highland Social Club picnic at Highland ball park
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilop
Drifton
Sterling Athletic Club
Grand Opera House
Cicnic
Eckley
Cycle Path Grove
Tigers
Ladies’ Aid Society
English Baptist Church
Plense
Highland Social Club
Highland Ball Park
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Retowvich
Refowich
Butterwick’s
Amandus Oswald
N.W
Car
Centre
Ata
T. Campbell
Curry
Dry Goods
E. J. Curry
Seice Store
Hugh Mattey
Waal Blrooth
Father Finnen
St. Charles’ College
Ellicout City
St. Charles’ Seminary
Philadelphia
Scranton
O'Hara
Plains
St. Gabriel's Church
Order of Hibernians
Wiscellaneous Adverti
Yee
James G. Harvey
Fastin
Harrisburg
Heidelbaugh
Nichols
Total
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Diocese of
Avoca
Timothy Burke
John J. McNelis
Young Men's Corps
MecNelis
J. M. Powell
Lehigh Valley
A. L. Spafford
Chéster
Mich
Grover
City
Stora
Joseph Schnee
Daniel Kline
Morris
Julian Skuarkosky
Katharina Zelasko
Joseph Servothke
St. Kasimer
Division 41
Grand Opera House Hall
St. Ann's Peace School
Sense
Philo
Birkbeck Brick
Freeland, Pa
Hal
Orson Strom
LAW
Birkbeck
You M. Carr
Postoffice Building
George McLaughlin
Brennan's Building
Centre St. Freeland
Ee Ee
R J. O'Donnell
Campbell Building
White Haven
Kane Building
Satudays
McMenamin Building
D* N. Maley
Washington Street
Planoa
Hazelton Bros
S. Hess
Rerowich
Aerob
A. Buckley
Justice OF the Peace
Tribune Building
Main Street
Jie
Broadway
Megrue Supply CO
Wm. Wehrman
Neu Burner’s
Geo. H. Hartman
Centre Street
Central Hotel
Depierro - Bros
Gibson, Dougherty
Kainfer Club
Rosenbluth
Mumm
Schweitzer
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