13 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1902
Page
1
Orson Stroh attorney and counselor at law plus notary public, offices in Rooms 1 and 2 at Birkbeck Brick, Freeland CEI McLaughlin.
Officials in the coal region plan to reopen collieries on Wednesday with military protection. Governor Stone and General Schall oversee operations while labor leaders tour the area to assess relief funds. Negotiations with operators and unions continue, with high level talks in Washington and New York aimed at ending the strike. President Roosevelt, Secretary Root, and J Pierpont Morgan figures feature in the backdrop as public pressure grows for a settlement.
W G Gwyn and Dr J P Kennedy of Columbia Pa long time coal workers lead a drive to raise funds for striking hard coal miners. Dr Kennedy supports his former colleagues from Dilfton amid broad support from friends in New Jersey and New York. W B Eatell, a 1887 88 strike leader, continues gathering generous contributions with his usual energy. Minnesota's Best flour is sold by A Oswald.
The miners' relief fund operates with a perfected system distributing weekly sums to three districts and locals, aiding over half a million on strike. Funds cover food and provisions with plans to add winter clothing and shoes, while keeping money available even if the strike falters.
P. J. Finn and Jacob Schappert, candidates for commissioners, joined by James W. Holman for register of wills and John J. Moore for treasurer, visited Freeland with Attys. McAnniff, McGuigan, and Hart of Wilkes-Barre. Local Democrats led by John J. McNells escorted them as crowds gathered at the Grand Opera House where Hart, McGuigan and McAniff spoke amid rain-dampened turnout.
Bishop M. J. Hoban of Scranton confirmed three large classes yesterday at St Ann's St John's and Eckley Catholic churches. Eckley saw over 100 confirmed at 2 pm after St Ann's mass concluded. St John's Slavonian church reported a class exceeding 200 with Hoban aided by Fathers Fallibee Fleming O'Hara Pajdusak McMenamin and Hussle.
Nathan Cortright aged 86 died at Mauch Chunk after a life in Lehigh railroad work and five years in coal. Soldiers at Upper Lehigh and Jeddo mingle with townspeople while Highland troops protest barracks restrictions. Coal thieves captured then released. two men fined for disorderly conduct. Engagements announced for Hugh Callagher and Annie Gatens. H F Albert & Son continues furniture trade. Fires briefly feared from a defective flue. Jeddo football ends tied 5 5. Various residents travel, resignations noted, and Major General Theodore F Hoffman dies in Scranton. firemen drill winners named. 3000 attend Father Mathaw parade in Scranton.
A total lunar eclipse will be visible over North America on Thursday and Friday, with key stages on October 16 at 11.17 p m for entry into shadow and October 17 at 12 18 a m for totality, peaking at 11 03 a m, ending by 2 50 a m. Sky conditions will determine visibility.
An experienced physician offers 4000 worth of new treatment for heart nerves stomach and dropsy free for 4.00 and cites hundreds of testimonials from prominent people and patients cured after other doctors failed. Dr Franklin Miles at 203 to 211 State street Chicago invites readers to request the free trial and mention Freeland Tribune.
G W Tonery of Millside asylum in Scranton confessed to a 20 year old highway robbery spree and now claims he killed James MecKristy near Pittston in 1800. He will not be prosecuted due to insanity. Warrants issued for Laurens and Dougherty over miners certificates. Pascoe, Republican state senate candidate from Lehigh, died after two days illness. he helped build Lehigh Valley Railroad operations and trolley lines around Allentown.
A notice states that starting Wednesday October 15 1902 milk prices in Freeland area rise to a new rate per quart due to higher feed costs. The price will hold through the winter months by order of the committee.
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