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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1894
Page
3
A large crowd packed the Freeland opera house for a Democratic rally featuring candidates McNelis O Neill Rhone Hines O Boyle Rice Schappert and McCarthy. Speakers praised party gains and attacked Republicans while promising labor protections and fair governance.
The article notes Miss Tessie Mulligan will leave for Philadelphia to reside during the coming winter, along with several other locals moving or visiting nearby towns. It mentions Miss Jennie Coll leaving for Centreville New Jersey to reside permanently, and Bernard Ferry moving to Kekley as a locose engineer under Contractor King. The piece covers community movements, local employment changes, social events, and upcoming gatherings and notices.
A compilation of regional notices reports a Wilkes-Barre Jewish resident planning a $30,000 temple, Shickshinny adopting electric lights, and a Slovak Slavonian church dedication at Pleasant Hill. Ex-Congressman Geo W Shank resigns as Republican League chair. Mrs Manus Waters dies in Freeland. Boiler explosion at Henry Clay colliery near Shamokin kills five. Allentown to host a Thanksgiving eisteddfod with a $500 prize. Political canvassing by Democratic candidates, miner injuries in Sugar Notch, and clerical appointments in Allentown and Mauch Chunk. Bell dedication at St John’s Slavonian church, Tigers Athletic Club entertainment, and local lodge visits noted. Some theatrical plans falter, while Mining and Mechanical Institute to host Ralph Bingham and Ruth. Lehigh Valley brakemen warned after careless uncoupling. murder conviction for Charles Conaghan. Local ads note sporting goods, bicycle repairs, and bargains.
A first class tinsmith and iron worker named Moran of Freeland is available for employment. Also advertising to rent a building on Centre street suitable for business and residence, with at least three rooms on the first floor. Apply at the office.
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