Sinking of the Staten Island ferry Northfield in New York Harbor
Report from New York June 15 describes the collision between the Northfield and Mauch Chunk near the Staten Island ferry slip. Despite 600 to 1000 aboard, no official deaths by 8 am and only four serious injuries were reported. Divers searched through the night as horses drowned and rescue crews used searchlights.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
New York
Staten Island
Northfield
Battery
Mauch Chunk
David ‘Vvanname
Westfield
New York Bay
Jersey Central
Johnson
Griffin
Mauch
East River
Haven
Pier 10
Staten Islanders
Nortfield
Jerry V. Wright
C. G. Bartlett
Joseph Bh. TF. J. Xriques
Grace Sullivan
Social calls and brief visits across towns
Local residents travel to Pittsburgh Sharon Franklin and Greenville for visits and social events. Individuals include Mrs L G Nail Miss Effie Butz Charles McCullough Dora Hazen Templeton Libby Frank Everson Lars Buck Tate Puhl J S Westlake G T Robinson Stella Dindinger R C Fralic M B Schneider Jessie. Health trip planned for Mrs Schneider heading west.
Glassworkers Wage Scale Increases Across Regions
The new wage scale for window glass factories, prepared by the wage scale committees, sets higher pay for blowers gatherers and flatteners and aims to equalize eastern northern rates with western pay. Details cover single and double strength pay, box rates for cutters, and a work season from September 15, 1901 to May 15, 1902.
Afro American Republican League Holds State Convention in West Chester
The Afro American Republican League state convention will meet August 6 and 7 1901 in West Chester Pennsylvania. An executive committee meeting will be at Monongahela House in Pittsburg on August 6 1901. Rev Daniel McMoore is named to the committee.
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West Chester
Monongahela House
Pittsburg
Daniel McMoore
Bucklen's Amica Salve Promises Quick Pain Relief
Painful cuts sprains and bruises are eased by Bucklen's Amica Salve which heals injuries. The cy clist's friend cures chafing chapped hands sore lips burns ulcers and piles. Cure guaranteed only 28e sold by all druggists.
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Bucklen
Amica
Postmen Show Off New Summer Uniforms
Sharon mail carriers debut in military blue shirt waists for summer. They wear gray Fedora hats and new gray summer suits, presenting a neat, comfortable look amid warm weather. Hydration note adds a healthy tip.
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Sharon
Fine House and Lot for Sale in Neshannock Area
Special Bargain on Garficid avenue near Highland avenue. A well finished house with modern improvements and one year occupancy. Chyner has left the city and seeks sale with small down payment and balance on time. Contact STRITMATER in Jackson Building on Neshannock Avenue.
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J. L. Biggerstaff
Neshannock Avenue
Garficid Avenue
Highland Avenue
Chyner
Hiver
Stritmater
Jackson Building
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