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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1900
Page
1
National Executive Board delays strike orders for the United Mine Workers in the anthracite fields as talks continue to avert a walkout. Officials urge readiness while expressing hope for an amicable settlement via neutral mediation, with strong union presence and leaders gaining trust among workers.
A Saturday labor meeting at No 2 school house Drifton faced darkness a lamp needed then a Hungarian misdirection incident. The United Mine Workers organization proceeded as several boys pelted stones while the company overseer resisted leaving but finally retreated, enabling union branch formation amid a Democratic delegate election and alleged cross voting.
Valuable hotel property described as misc. n ts offered for sale on Birkbeck street Second ward. C U Stroh attorney handles the matter.
A dispute escalated into a lengthy quarrel that unsettled the entire town and kept residents active in the streets all evening. The sedate town was in an uproar as voices rose and neighbors reacted into the night.
Miss Mary McGill of New York visits Wilkes-Barre relatives while others from New York Pennsylvania towns arrive for vacations. John Smith, former Freeland resident and cement works foreman, dies after cramps, survived by wife and children. funeral tomorrow at Egypt cemetery Lehigh county.
Mrs Peter Gallagher died at 65 of Park Place after years in the neighborhood. She leaves two sons Edward P Freeland and Peter D Thurman WV, and three daughters Mrs John Sweeney Annie and Maggie Park Place. The body arrived by Lehigh Valley Railroad and was taken to St Ann's church for a requiem mass. Interment followed at St Ann's cemetery.
President Malloy announced $202.50 was collected by the solicitation committee to build the Hayes Creek dam. The report was approved and a competent person authorized to oversee the work. Members praised the drive and a further meeting for all sportsmen was set for next Friday evening.
A beer car on the Lehigh Valley siding was broken into early yesterday morning and several kegs were stolen. Company officials are investigating and will prosecute if guilty parties are found.
J B Laubach, a clerk in the commissioners office at Wilkesbarre, was seized by illness while dining today. At 3 p m his condition was listed as serious.
The engagement of Miss Ellen P. Stewart of Freeland and Herbert W. Fritz of Rockport is announced. The marriage is planned for October and will take place in the fall season.
Delegates to the county convention were elected on Saturday with many independents undeciding their faction. The main contest centers on the judge race between Woodward Martin and Hines, with anti Woodward sentiment noted and unknown strength of opposing interests. Others back Davenport for congress renomination, with outcomes tied to Woodward. Delegates listed span Freeland to Jeddo and include Welsh Murrin Hincer Carey, and Brislin among many.
Ground cleared near the base ball park for a four acre golf area to become a premier facility in lower Luzerne. George Shelley plans move to Philadelphia this week for a new position. Local residents including A Lessenring family and Mrs Woodin picnicked at Landerbach’s grave. The White Haven baseball club did not play Saturday. In Wilkesbarre Democratic convention Louis Snyder and Dents Ferry chosen to represent districts. Mrs Mealing moves into former Drahelm block.
Hazleton Athletics cancelled a scheduled game with Freeland after refusing to share grand stand receipts. The agreed terms split gate receipts 60 percent to the winner and 40 percent to the loser, and Hazleton demanded receipts sharing leading to the cancellation. Local fans expected a strong contest, but the decision ended the agreement after a week of talks and wide promotion.
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