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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1902
Page
1
This listing promotes a popular state institution in the Delaware Water Gap region with courses beyond the normal program, including music elocution art and a college prep department. Free tuition is available under the state law. boarding costs $3.50 weekly with furnished rooms and utilities. Catalogs for 1024 are available by mail.
The United Mine Workers investigation led to three arrests: P Wyoda, William Jenkins, and George Holbert, all on illegal mining certificate charges. Witnesses testified about seven certificates. some holders work in Wilkes Barre area mines. Bail posted. more arrests expected as cases proceed. The union targets company-employed holders, with penalties up to 200 dollar fines or a year in prison.
A quarrel over bore hole rights for plumbing at the NeuBurger store halted work yesterday. Trustees of the P O S of A building ordered the contract to proceed, but NeuBurger blocked access this morning. Dr G Mord NeuBurger and attorney Stroh mediated. the dispute ended with Birkbeck’s workers completing the job.
Emil Hazir was tried for the killing of John Shigo in Stockton. His attorney argued self defense, while the assistant district attorney urged a first degree murder verdict. The jury returned a manslaughter verdict yesterday morning and Hazir faces sentencing tomorrow.
At the Citizens Hose Company annual meeting on Wednesday evening officers were elected President William Ferry Vice president John J Welsh Secretary William J Timney Treasurer James M Gallagher Foreman of hose James Brennan Foreman of hook and ladder George Lechock Directors John F Boyle John Mc Kinley William F Ward James J Kennedy recommended to council for chief of the fire department
Next week a crucial criminal court session will hear two murder cases. Seven men stand trial for their lives including Louis Dunn and Thomas Smith of Freeland accused in the April murder of Michael Choro at the Greek Catholic church. The other five face charges in the death of Patrick Sweeney, a Bliss mine watchman near Nanticoke.
Aged 11, John Sherwinke died yesterday at Retreat alms house after several months there. Undertaker Breslin will move the remains to his uncle Michael Kleitz on South Centre street. The funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon with interment in Freeland Cemetery. both parents had died earlier.
Reading hosts the insurgent Junior Order of the United American Mechanics convention with 350 delegates claiming a 70 30 lead over loyalists. Reports show 2000+ member gain, receipts 8393.93 expenditures 5335.75 balance 3038.16. A 20 cent per member tax was approved to fund the orphans home in Tiffin Ohio where 69 orphans reside. Next state council meeting set in Philadelphia. Loyalist convention in Pittsburgh reports 300 delegates. 3004 new members, 3043 suspended for insubordination, total 43545 members. Subordinate councils hold 382196 receipts, 576796 invested, 170000 in benefits. total worth near 770000. York chosen next meeting site.
John W. Davis a long time Hill resident died of pneumonia aged 58 after a brief illness. Born Pontnewyd Wales he came from Mahanoy City twenty six years ago. Survived by wife and eight children William Thomas Arthur Samuel Mary Sarah Fred Laura funeral at 2 pm Saturday at English Baptist church with Rev. O G Langford interment Freeland cemetery Knights of Pythias Silver Wave Lodge members to attend in a body.
Peter Shaffer of Tamaqua aged about 35 shot and killed Mrs. Anna Lloyd, a 45 year old widow, after seeking her hand for some time. He concealed himself by a grape arbor and fired through a rear window, blowing the top of her head off, then killed himself with a bullet to the temple. Mrs. Lloyd was widely respected.
Local notes from Freeland cover Timothy D Hayes nomination for the legislature by the Democrats, a deceased Mrs Hugh Kelly at 77 in Freeland, Rev Hugh L McMenamin visiting from Colorado, and local political and social updates. Other items note James G Harvey backed by Prohibitionists, training nurses Gertrude Wise and Aggie Rielly, school capacity issues, a brewery malt haul accident injuring Joseph Broskowski, and notable local events and residents including Charles Lester visiting Allentown and a large steer exhibited at fairs.
Birth announced for Mr and Mrs John J McMenamin of South Centre Street a daughter born to the family.
Allentown plans a grand fair with the Great Wall exhibition from September 29 to 26, predicted to be among the nation’s largest agricultural and industrial shows. The event features 15 races with over 10,000 dollars in speed prizes, vast midway attractions, balloon ascensions, vaudeville acts, and reduced rail excursions, drawing thousands yearly.
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