Decision Favors Policy Holders in Maccabees Case
A Watertown judge held the Knights of the Maccabees must reinstate a member who refused higher assessments after a 1904 rate increase. Dennis L. Wright, age 50, challenged the policy change, arguing it violated his rights. Justice Rogers found the amendments unjust and not supported, allowing Wright to retain his original rate and membership.
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Justice Rogers
Watertown
Dennis L. Wright
Knights of the
Maccabees
Wright
Supreme Court
Rogers
Tom
O'Brien
Minera’ Bank
Colliery Resumes Operations at Kulpmont
Shamokin, Scranton and Hazleton capitalists own the Greenough colliery at Kulpmont which reopened yesterday after a fire destroyed the breaker last fall. The structure was rebuilt and five hundred men and boys were re employed.
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Shamokin
Greenough
Kulpmont
Shamokin, Scranton and
Hazleton
Planning to Hit Railroads in State Legislature
Planning to hit railroads in the legislature, several measures are discussed. Proposals include abolishing grade crossings, fencing tracks, two cent fare mileage books, and allowing trolley freight. Several bills stalled or died in committee, and some backers include the State Grange.
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Creasy
Columbia
Mittee
Native ferns for indoor cultivation in winter
The article notes many native ferns suit indoor winter display but only with careful species selection. It warns that some ferns fail indoors due to dry air and bright lights, with certain outdoor adapted varieties withering, while others thrive under indoor conditions.
Hyomel touted by Pittston doctors as cure for catarrh
A Pittston area dealer and physicians claim Hyomel inhaler cures catarrh and related ailments with a money-back guarantee if no improvement. The ad describes the inhaler, treatment, and general comfort claims, noting a meeting of Plymouth physicians to form a protective league and set a uniform fee structure with higher long distance charges announced.
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Farrer
Peck & Roberts
Pittston
Peck and Roberts
Hine
Bae Hretier
Plymouth
Feneral
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Knights of Mac
J. Yates
Haltzel
Main & Dock Sts
Pittston, Pa
Mattress Maxneg
Williams & Co
Nome
G. T. Thompson
Walt
Ty Handy
America
THE
Hitchner Biscuit Company
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