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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1901
Page
1
B F Shelhamer awakened at 2 AM by noise at his East Main Street door. He armed, with driver, confronted an intruder who fled as light revealed him at the window. The burglar headed toward Washington Street then vanished.
Moses Cohen a featherweight boxer 23 known as Joe Harris was found dead in bed at his Wilkesbarre home after noon yesterday. He appeared suffocated by carbolic gas with two carbolic bottles on the table and all windows and doors closed. It was unclear if death was by suicide or accident as he fought recently with Jack Kinnan of Pittston and had been troubled by a defeat. organizers of labor unions have since organized the American Car Company employer at Berwick.
A collection of notices lists picnics and dances by local clubs including Eckley Base Ball Club at Cycle Path grove May 2 and Tigers Athletic Club at Public Park May 30 plus a Ladies Aid Society dinner at English Baptist church and Highland Social Club at Highland ball park on June 15. Also includes an advertisement for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with a testimonial from Mrs. Do. W. Roberts of North Creek Ark and rail fare offers to the Pan American Exposition with Lehigh Valley Railroad tickets May 1 to Oct 31.
After workers at the D L W car shops in Scranton refused repairs, Berwick sent cars to Bloomsburg for service. Striking organizers attempted to influence Bloomsburg employees to disrupt work, but Bloomsburg crew refused. Company guards patrol shops day and night amid fears of arson and disarray.
Annie Brogan daughter of Mr and Mrs James Brogan died after a lingering illness. Funeral held today at o o clock with interment at St Ann s cemetery. Also noted improved condition of Mrs David R Davis who had been seriously ill. The family was called to her bedside last week. A new slope No 10 is being sunk above the breaker near the Y. A new engine is being placed. Steam shovel order long delayed for No 3 arrived Saturday and will be placed this week. William Williams has moved to town from West Walnut Preeland.
Five carloads of excursionists from Pittston and nearby towns arrived to see a Pittston versus Edwardsville ball game but several players from both clubs were intoxicated and lacked uniforms and equipment. Tigers park directors refused the use of the grounds, citing a promise of respectable sport and zero tolerance for drunkenness and gambling.
A Wilkesbarre jury ruled township supervisors must keep roads clear of snow. Charles and Mary Wright sued Lehman township after a sleigh wreck in winter 1895 left Mrs. Wright disabled. The verdict awarded Charles Wright 118 for loss of his wife’s services and Mrs. Wright 1,000. Bonner and Quinn to box fifteen rounds at Freeland on June 17 before the Sterling Athletic Club. Bonner and Quinn, longtime rivals, previously fought many hard coal-region bouts and are now training in Philadelphia and Merchantville respectively.
Marriage banns were announced yesterday at St. Ann's church for John C. Boyle of South Centre Street and Bridget McLaughlin of Adams Street, both to wed next month. Also, John Bower and Sarah Gallagher of South Washington Street plan marriage. Julius Dusheck and Annie Canty will marry on June 19. A local ad notes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured W. J. Baxter's fifteen year pile problem after other remedies failed. Grover's City drug store.
The interview with John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, recalls Father Phillips as a devout, eloquent advocate for miners. He supported arbitration, aided the strike effort, and later backed Mitchell’s broader plan before Archbishop Ryan in Philadelphia during the 140,000 idle men crisis. Their bond remained strong.
Rev James Hussie is named pastor of St Gabrials Hazleton to succeed the late Rev E B Phillips with Rev Cooligan set to take over at Plains. A large Memorial Day United Mine Workers parade is planned in Nanticoke with 50 000 expected and speakers including President Mitchell. Denis Cole aged 68 of Beaver Meadow died after three days illness. Jack Clark leader of the Wooley gang was captured at Duryea and jailed in Wilkes Barre. Two smallpox cases found in Edwardsville. John J McGill camping in New York City. DeWitts Little Early Risers laxative advertised.
Drifton defeated McAdoo 4 to 3 in a thrilling game yesterday at Honey Brook. The Second Ward team beat Hazle Brook 14 to 10 at Hazle Brook. The Cuban X Giants are scheduled to play at Tigers Park next Sunday. Schley Club plans a Cycle Path grove picnic on Wednesday evening.
Local notes recount baptisms at the English Baptist church led by Rev. O G Langford, trains for Wilkesbarre excursionists, injuries to a seven year old son of Rev and Mrs Cooper, found money recoverable at a church site, a horse escape and recovery, Memorial Day preparations, and assorted local incidents including police reports and school closings.
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