Miners Frame New Demands in Anthracite Strike
The anthracite miners convention at Beranton Pennsylvania on October 16 approved a scale memorandum listing eight hour workday wage increases and union recognition as top demands. Key points include contract negotiation with operators, wage scale uniformity, pay by weight, and a one year contract followed by a joint conference with operators to set terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WiIll Ack
Beranton
Anthracite Miners’ Union
Sinale
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Leper in Camden County Almshouse Declared Incurable
Charles Jark described as a Barbadoes negro was examined by Dr. MacDonald and Dr. Lee who declared him to have incipient incurable tubercular leprosy. The Camden county board and health officials witnessed the examinations and a district decision on his fate is pending after a three year affliction. In other items, Ohio betting pools show Taft favored at 2 to 1 for president and Harris for governor with wagers noted. A Philadelphia man Samuel Ryan, an ex-letter carrier, died by suicide after reportedly resisting arrest for peering at a knife, his body found at Fairmount Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Charles Jark
Camden County Almshouse
MacDonald
Fort Mott
Lee
Camden County Board of Free Holders
Camden Board of Health
Clark
Taft
Ohio
Cleveland
Harris
Cuyahoga
County
Chanler
Hughes
New York
Philadelphia
Samuel Ryan
Fairmount
Park
Charlotte Decker
Seneca Falls
N. Y
J. Mansfield Davies
Burlington
Harold Ewing
Robert L. Ewing
Nashville
Tenn
John Edwards
Brooklyn
Stettler
Alberta
Leslie Miller
D. O. Seaman
Goldsberry
Wilmington
Post Office Department
J. W. Lorraine
Public Health Department
Washington
Atlanta
Amherst
Lake Shore Road
Antoine Muzzarelli
Yonkers
Supreme Castle
Knights of the Golden Eagle
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Minneapolis
Boston
Fifth conviction for fraudulent election practices recorded in St Louis
John H. Buckner pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years in prison for fraudulent election practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
John H. Buckner
Joseph Painter, Jr
Joseph Painter & Sons
Myerstown
Lucy Mitchell
M M le McBryde
Union Hall
Franklin County
Vas
Roanoke
Market Quotations The Latest Closing Prices In Principal Markets
Philadelphia flour and grain prices show steady to unchanged figures with values for No 2 red wheat near 1.02 to 1.08 and corn at 53 to 54 cents. Butter eggs oats oats and potatoes list varied quotes across regions with dairy and egg markets steady to firm and sweet potatoes noted by region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Eastern Shore
Baltimore
Southern
Maryland
Virginia
West
Pittsburg Market Report Cattle and Sheep Prices
Pittsburg market notes show cattle prices with general ranges for choice prime and lower grades. Sheep and veal values listed as lower or prime with various weight categories and examples like wethers and calves. Trade details include regional quotes and typical market spreads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Union
Local Socials and Farm News from Community Weekend
Mr and Mrs Edwin Sichelberger and others spent Sunday at Hellers with Joseph Harnish. Holy Communion was held at Bergatrasse. A Top ton Orphans excursion visited Gettysburg. Jacob Eichelberger busked 112 shocks of corn in a day. Families visited Reading Brunnerville and Lebanon county towns over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Sichelberger
Adam Eebenscheld
William Escenscheld
Hellers
Joseph Harnish
Bergatrasse
Jacob Eichelberger
Amos P. Martin
Gettysburg
Topton
Jacob Eicchelberger
Jacob Stoner
Mattie
Reading
H. Cyle
Amos Garman
Jacob Zimmerman
I. N. Widder
Lizzie
Asa Z. Erb
Brunnerville
Amanda Blackbill
Olive Erb
John Erb
Lebanon County
Mothers Bread Leads Market By R H Wright Bros
Wright & Bro report strong sales of Mothers Bread since market introduction. Consumers favor the product with many choosing it as their sole bread. An attractive note invites customers to try the bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Wright & Bro
Sleep Regimen Urged With Dr Miles Nervine For Recovery
A health note promotes regular sleep as essential for nerve repair and overall vitality. It cites Dr Miles Nervine as a sleep aid and cites a testimonial from MRB8. H. BE. GILBERTSON of Belvidere Illinois claiming profound relief and restful sleep after using Nervine. The ad notes druggists guarantee the first bottle benefits or a refund from Miles Medical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Dr. Miles
H. BE. Gilbertson
Berglan Ave
Belvidere
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Travel Schedule for Lancaster and Surrounding Towns
The guide lists bus departures from Lancaster with times throughout the morning and afternoon to New Holland Blue Ball and Terre Hill and from Terre Hill to Lancaster. Eastbound trips pass central points fifty minutes after Lancaster departure and westbound trips pass those points forty minutes after leaving Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster, New Holland
Blue Ball
Terre Hill Division
Lancaster
Tree Hill
Briays
Terre Hill
Cara
Leavin Wing Te Terre Eau
Woollworth Aee
Mail Arrangements at New Holland Postoffice
The notice lists mail closing and arrival times for New Holland. Closing hours vary by route with 5 45 a m or 9 18 a m for different points along the D L railroad. Mail departures are at 7 00 a m and 8 40 p m with postoffice closing each evening at 7 30 and 8 00 on Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Holland
D. & L. Railroad
Markets Summary From New Holland Produce Market
The report covers the October 1908 prices at New Holland Pa with cattle hogs sheep and lambs from Ohio Virginia and Kentucky. Steers ranged to 64 56 and cows to around 24 70 while calves and hogs showed steady to slightly softer values. sheep and lambs remained steady with mild weaknesses in top grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breves
North Phila
Ohio
Virginia
Kentucky
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Albert Baker
Myrtle Baker
M. H. Raney
Ambro Watson
Meadville
George Breakell
Hancock, Md
Murrelg
WM. Ayres & Sts
Cash Store
Lehman’s
B. F. Lehman
NHW
Holland, PA
the Traveler's Guide
Conestoga Traction Company
Copyricuts &c
Scientific American
Dealera, & CO
UNN
Washington, D.C
Denp Kaeser
Henry Raezer
New Aac
Pannd
New Hooluano
Locust Grove Dairy
Chass. Good
A. H. Baker
Columbia Avenue
Lancaster, PA
W.T. Brobaker
Broad Street ‘Station
Reading Terminal
Schrimer Library
Musical Classics
United
Kirk Johnson & CO
West King St
Lancaster’s New Hardware Store
I. P. Reese
King St. Lancaster
Pratts
A. B. Groff
New Holland, Pa
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