Christ Confession in Court by Erskine Drama
In a notable case recorded by Pohos and Insane on One Point, Erskine presided over a trial where a confined man prosecuted his brother and the proprietor for imprisonment and false duress. The witness, the prosecutor, faced cross examination for nearly an hour, foiled by Erskine’s skill. A passerby whispered that the witness thought himself the Saviour. Erskine bowed, apologized, and addressed him as Christ, who then affirmed the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erskine
Erekine
Christ
Her Plan to Double Wardrobe Budget Sparks Spat
A wife declares a plan to chart spending on dresses and to double the wardrobe budget, while her husband questions the approach. She insists on not dividing funds but expects him to match and even double the amount. The exchange reveals strain over money and consumption.
Canada’s Woods and North American Timber Myths
The piece debunks the belief that British North America is timber rich. It notes the absence of black walnut red cedar and white oak north of Toronto and sketches a line from Quebec to Sault Ste. Marie marking northern limits for beech elm and birch, with maple boundary along Lake Superior. It also includes a humorous exchange about patent leather shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
British North America
Toronto
Quebec
Sault Ste. Marie
Lake Superior
Its Exclusiveness Its Charm Society Quip Ends In Aid Banter
A Washington Star brief quotes a witty exchange about society goals and exclusivity. Miss Cayenne defines a society as enjoying the knowledge that many want in yet cannot join. The Stove Molders union in Cincinnati approves a one year contract starting April 1 with wage unchanged but many worker concessions in regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
United States
Cincinnati
Growth at Clerks Union Sees 60,000 Members
Max Morris of Denver, general secretary of the Retail Clerks International union, reports the union now has 60,000 members and has been growing by about 4,000 monthly. The rest is garbled editorial chatter including a baby’s cry and unrelated quotes from the Philadelphia Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerks’ Union
Max Morris
Denver
Retail Clerks’ International Union
Mrs. Z
George
Mr. Z
Philadelphia
The Master Peril at New Orleans The Master Peril at New Orleans
The New Orleans gathering of the National Association of Manufacturers drew sharp criticism of David M. Parry and his stance on labor. The piece attacks Parry for arrogance toward unions and labor rights while praising organized labor for lifting wages and public welfare. It argues that oppressive leadership harms industrial peace and national prosperity and labels Parry as reactionary and anti progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Parry
National Association of Manufacturers
New Orleans
Parry
Republic
Beneft
New York American
Navy to Visit Kiel for June Regatta Under Cotton
Washington announces the European squadron, commanded by Rear Admiral Charles 8. Cotton, will visit Kiel for the June regatta. The move aims to project a proper U S stance toward Germany after a German invitation and prior tensions over a North Atlantic battleship visit and the Marseilles celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiel
Charles 8. Cotton
Washington
Germany
Roosevelt
Ceived
Loubet
Marseilles
Cotton
Senate editors revise amendment on yellow fever discovery
A Washington visitor recalls a Senate scene where Hoar Lodge and Spooner edited an amendment at the clerk’s desk to curb a yellow fever discovery. The process ended with a quick correction and the Senate resumed business as Brigadier General Manning reports a British setback in Somaliland, including Colonel Plunkett’s decimated detachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
United States Senate
Hoar
Lodge
Washington
Senate
Senator Hoar
Gallineger
New Hampshire
Spooner
Manning
British War Office
Sotmaliland
Cobbe
Plunkett
Mianhing
Gatadi
Veteran Clerk Mr Benton Completes Forty Years Service
A clerk in the pen SiG billhead, N. Benton, records forty years of continuous service. He began in 1861 with a frontier unit later reviewed at the White House in 1801 and served two years in the field before entering the pension bureau where he remained. His penmanship was clear and his desk duties steady as colleagues presented a loving cup after two score years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Benton
United States
Mrontier Woards
White Howse
Mr. Benton
Washington Star
Vetoes Bolster Democratic Hope In Luzerne County
Democratic leaders in Luzerne County rally after Governor Pannypacker vetoes mine bills. Labor groups and union leaders condemn the veto, fueling talk of a large anti Republican turnout this November. Similar sentiment may spread to other anthracite counties as Republicans face fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luzerne County
Pannypacker
United Union Workers
Traction Men Agree to New Wage Scale
Lehigh Traction Company conductors and motormen ratified a modified wage scale: 16 cents an hour for new hires, 17 cents for two-year men, and 18 cents for three-year men and over, down from an original demand of 20 cents. Two-year employees now earn 16 cents while current workers at 15 cents remain. A brief item also notes a theft case. about $700 stolen from Mrs. Joseph Belsky’s trunk a year ago was traced to a suspect who sent $450 to Austria and was later arrested in Prien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Traction Company
Thompson
Traction Company
Pittston
Prien
Austria
Joseph Belsky
Grand New York Excursion via Lehigh Valley Railroad
Grand New York Excursion via Lehigh Valley Railroad on May 20 offers a pleasure trip with limited five day tickets. Adults priced at 3 dollars and children at 2.25 dollars. Purchase from ticket agents for further particulars.
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Grand New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Brevlood
Ehigh Valley Railroad
Freeland
Jeddo
Lumber Yard
Weatherly
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Easton
Philadelphia
New York
Buffalo
West
Hazleton
Delano
Mabanosity
Bhesaddesh
Mt. Carmel
the Weat
Sandy Run
Mahanoy City
Shenandoah
Philadelhia
Abaney City
Local Club Dances and Balls Scheduled in May and June
The Balaklava Social Club holds its annual ball at Krell's ball on May 29 with admission priced at 0 cents. Fearnory Athletic Association hosts its annual ball at Cross Creek hall in Dlifton on May 29, admission 45 cents. A Tigers Athletic Club picnic and old day exercises occur at the Public park on May 30. St Anthony's Italian and Tiriores Catholic chapel sponsors a dance at Krell's ball on June 15 with admission 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balaklava Social Club
Krell’s
Fearnory Athletic Association
Cross Creek Hall
Dlifton
Tigers Athletic Club
St. Anthony's
Do You Enjoy What You Eat Do You Enjoy What You Eat
Advertises Kodol digestive remedy promising cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. Claims complete restoration of digestion allowing all foods without rumbling and with positive pleasure. States product digests all foods and provides tonic effects. Includes pricing and distributor Grover's City Drug Store in Chicago.
Ursuline Sisters Endorse Father John’s Medicine
The Ursuline Convent in Waterville Maine endorses Father John’s Medicine as a cure for consumption related illnesses. After three bottles one member recovered from a two year throat impairment, described as the only remedy that helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ursuline Sisters
Waterville
Father John
John
Ursuline Convent
The Wastes of the Body Digestive Tonic Ad
A historical advertisement notes that seven days of bodily tissue waste occurs in an average man and that digestion keeps health. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is promoted to aid digestion and assimilation of food, rebuild tissue, and protect health and strength. It claims to cure indigestion, dyspepsia, and stomach troubles and is sold by Grover's City drug store.
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Grover's City Drug Store
DeWitt
Graver
City Drug Store
Josa
Grover’s City Drug Store
Freeland Borough Ordinances on Street Extensions
Early 1900s Freeland borough ordinances outline Centre Ridge and Vine street extensions from North street to Schwabe and Connius streets. Provisions specify 40 foot wide rights of way with 6 foot sidewalks, approved in May 1908.
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Centretreet
Burieas and Town Council
Borough of
Freeland
Centre Street
North Street
Ninus
Schwabe Street
Lidge Street
Burgess and Town Council
Ridge Street
Peenet
Co Schwabe Street
Anodina
J. A. McGinley
W. J. Martin
Freeland Borough
Vine Street
Beit
Wojurtini
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Freeland Tribune
Thos. D
Auckney
Eprron
THE
Tribune Printing Company, Limited
Buckley
P. B. McTighe
Thos. A. Buckley
Tribune
Freeland, PA
Pohos
Robson
Smith
Parry Ilk
Trades Unions
Rear Admiral Cotton
Durana
David
Roandour N. v
Birkbeck Street
Hirst Noor
Thomas Evans
M. E. Grover
Wiscel
Laneous
Geo. Melaughlin
Souncil
Wwarti
Firecland
Geo. McLaughlin
John Heideneich
Deir Catharine Heidenrich
Chas Orion Strok
Belund
Delaware, Susquehanna and Scavyleill Railroad
Drifton
Ecksey
Haziebrook
Stockton
Beaver Meadow Road
Roan
Hazleton Junction
Hinswood
Craudeet Ty
Oneida Junction
Harwood Road
Humboldt Road
Oneida
Sheppton
Harwood
Hazle Brook
Eckley
Teddo
Deringer
P. ER. R
Wilkesbarre
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Pointe West
Jeancnville
Auden
Luther ©. Smith
Ilkesbarre and
Broad and
Wyoming Streets
Wlkesbarre
Ashley Junction
Wilkesharre and
Wyoming Valley Traction Company
Wilkesharre
Wilkesbarre and
Court House Square
Wilkestarre
Bola Soni FaRy
Ashley Jung
Passegers
Ashing Junction
Alvan Markle
G. W.thompson
A. F. Harger
L Ihigh Traction Company
Batra
Ppm
Corsa
Millroad
Cranberry
Tombicken
Derringer
Meida
A. Markle
L Railroad OF
New Jersey
Liberty Street
North River
South Perry
Upper Leigh
White Haven
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Sham
Meueh Chunk
Catasauqua
M. Bart
Gen. Pass
W. G. Besler
Manhattan Therapeutic Association Dept
Broadway
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