Movement Spreads as Miners Back Political Rise
The miners in Fourth district spark a statewide push for labor candidates in the next legislature with miners and labor groups backing entry into politics. Professional politicians resist while councilman P G Gallagher seeks Democratic nomination and William R Jeffrey of Hazleton seeks Republican nomination in the district. Announcements from other districts are anticipated soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
P. G. Gallagher
William R. Jeffrey
Hazleton
Field for Work in Drifton Prominent ITumane Branch
A report states a branch of the ITumane Association will be established in Drifton with substantial work prospects for the town. The development signals a strong field for local employment and organizational activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itumane Association
Drifton
May social events and ball games in Eckley area
Listings show May 2 events for Eckley Base Ball Club at Cycle Path grove and Fear nets Athletic Association at Drifton hall with 35 cent admission. Also May 30 events for Tigers Athletic Club at Public park and Ladies' Aid Society dinner at English Baptist church basement with 25 cent tickets. June ball game Cuban X Giants vs Tigers at Tigers park with 25 cent admission and Highland Social Club event at Highland ball park on June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piente
Eckley
Cycle Path Grove
Fearnets
Drifton Hall
Bulldozer Brutes Target Drifton Workers, Association Calls Wide Reform
A local association plans broad action to aid mine bosses, superintendents, and utility workers in Drifton, condemning corporate aggression and urging humane conduct. The piece argues that a town where people are bulldozed by corporate pressure needs swift, strong reform to protect workers.
Hazle township to issue bonds to repay district debt
Hazle township school directors voted last night to issue bonds totaling 17 000 to pay the district indebtedness. The present debt stands at 17 711 80 with bonds bearing 5 percent interest. Denominations are 500 each and after 1904 two bonds will be redeemed annually until 1921. Taxes will rise to cover interest and redemption costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazle Township
Cuban X Giants to Play Tigers at Local Park Sunday
The Cuban X Giants, famed road touring colored ball stars, visit the Tigers at the local park Sunday afternoon for a strong exhibition. Burns of Chester and McGeehan of Drifton will form the Tigers battery with Bower of Chester also in the lineup. Nelson and Williams anchor the Giants battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tigers Park
Cuban X Giants
Tigers
Giants
Burns
Chester
McGeehan
Drifton
Bower
Memorial Day Observance Planned by Coxe Post
Tomorrow's exercises proceed as scheduled with graves at out-of-town cemeteries decorated by Grand Army delegations in the forenoon. In the afternoon a parade forms at 1.30 and tours the route published in the Tribune, ending with closing exercises at Freeland cemetery, weather permitting.
Guard Against Smallpox Board of Health Action urged
Town officials are urged to establish a firm Board of Health to curb the spread of smallpox in the county. With warmer weather ahead the danger grows, and without an active board little can be done to prevent disease entering town.
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Board of Health
No Deputies to Be Had Here
Hazleton man tried to recruit Freeland men to guard non union workers in Wilkesbarre. Several Hazleton residents reportedly accepted deputy roles, but none followed through as the emissary departed without securing volunteers.
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Freeland
Hazleton
Wilkesbarre
Lehigh Valley
Deaths of Infants in Hazle Brook and Second Ward
Susan Kendrick of Hazle Brook aged two died last evening and will be buried at St Ann's cemetery tomorrow. An infant son of James Connors of the Second ward died yesterday and was buried this afternoon at St Ann's cemetery. Advertisement quotes Mrs. C W Roberts praising Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after thirty years of dyspepsia relief.
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Susan
John Kendrick
Hazle Brook
St. Ann's Cemetery
James Connors
Second Ward
St. Ann’s Cemetery
C. W. Roberts
North Creek
Ark
Grover's City
Fearnets Athletic Association
Drifton Hall
St. Ann's Band
Keiper's
Daniel Gallagher
Drifton
Warrior Run
DeWitt
Markle & Co
Thomas Jefferson
Birkbeck Street
St. John's
St. Ann’s
Fatal Accident Kills Fireman on D S and S Engine 21
William James of Waleut Street was killed yesterday in Roan Yard when he slipped from a locomotive tank to the caboose brake wheel and fell beneath the train. The body was sent to Daleton, dressed, with funeral at Walnut Street home Friday at 2 pm and services at St. John's Church. He was 32, married to Carrie Maas with four children. Subscriptions will defray burial expenses.
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William James
Waleut Street
Roan
Dlifton
Albert
James
Stockton
Carrie Maas
Mr. Jones
Walnut Street
St. John’s Reformed Church
J. B. Kerschner
Freeland Cemetery
Lehigh Valley breaker near Lost Creek opens after two years
The new Lehigh Valley Company breaker near Lost Creek begins operation, claimed as the world’s largest. Built over two years at a cost of 2,000,000 dollars, it will handle about 6,000 tons daily, with a 250 foot base and 180 foot height. Rev. R. A. McAndrews of Wilkes-Barre may become vicar general of the Scranton diocese. The piece also notes partial shop resumption in Wilkes-Barre and a variety of local notices.
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Lehigh Valley Company
Lost Creek
R. A. McAndrews
Wilkesbarre
Scranton
Garvey
Altoona
A. L. Spafford
Ghoster
Mich
Grover
City
Freeland Notes Outline Local Happenings and Events
Freeland notes from the past two days list brewery work toward June 15 release with 4 000 kegs staged, upcoming Tigers Athletic Club picnic, St Johns Reformed church renovations with basement services, Freeland Grand Social ball at Krolls hall, boilermaker strike in Drifton likely settlement soon, charity dinner at English Baptist church, local engagements and dances, relocations and hospital trip, and brief local notices including business promotions and a missing money find.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeland
St. John’s Reformed Church
Kroll’s Hall
DePierre
Drifton Shops
Notice onwald store hours change to 8 pm daily weekdays
Public notice states that starting Monday April 15 A Onwald will close his store at 8 o'clock every evening except Saturdays and the goversal pay rights. The wording mentions altered hours and a reference to pay rights as part of the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Onwald
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Helowiclrs
Refowich
Butterwick’s
Sheet Music
Amandus Oswald
N.W. Cor
T. Campbell
Curry
E. J. Curry
South Centre Street
Seice Store
Ugh Malloy
Prop
Corner Centre
Grover’s City Drug Store
ENTS
Levi Bird
Electric Avenue
George Bird
Biryanton Hill
Noa
Joseph Latz
Tenley
Thos. A. Huckley
Sparsaadighd
James G. Harvey
Luzerne County
Peter Conway
Plains
George Richards
Wolverton
Indian Territory
Avoca
Grover's City Drug Store
Carpenters
John Schwartz
W. J. Baxter
North Brook
N. C
Raver
Bishop Potter
New York
Hazleton School Board
Try Kelper
Freeland High School
Washington Street
Houck
Hanlon
The
Tigers Athletic Club
English Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Kolb
Andrew O'Donnell
Highland
Mercy Hospital
William Davis
Ridge Street
Patrick McNelis
Kehoe
Senie
Phila
Birkbeck Brick
Freeland, Pa
Has
Orson Stroh
Birkbeck
Joan M. Carr
Postoffice
Gas McLaughlin
Brennan's
Centre St. Freeland
R J. O'Donnell
Campbell Building
White Haven
Kane Building
Oposite Postonce
Jon J. McBrearty
McMenamin
D. N. Maley
Birkbeck’s
S. E. Hayes
Hazelton B
New York City
S. Iless
Refowich Building
Ee Sss
Aes A. Buckley
Justice OF the Peace
Tribune Building
Main Street
Pew Prepa Megrue Supply CO
Broadway, New York
Wm. Wehrman
Neuburger’s
Geo. H. Hartman
Centre Street
Central Hotel
Depierro - Bros
Gibson, Dougherty
Kaufer Club
Rosenbluth
Mumin
Hennessy
Laubach
Vienna
B. C. Laubach
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