Be Careful Who Is Elected to the Tax Board
A dated suggestion urges voters to appoint revision board members not allied with coal firms. It notes coal property assessments rose after Pittston campaigns and warns against continued attempts to curb raises. The piece calls for fair, independent citizens to oversee tax revisions amid ongoing sale of stock at Levene’s, with deep price cuts on silverware and watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Board
Pittston
el Waltham
Higin
Waltham
Hoya
Solit
Imilar Rede Levene
Pittston visitors and local notes loom large in Carbondale
Local society notes list Mrs Clarence Rosen and others visiting Pittston, plus multiple residents like Loretta Coleman, Gertrude Keast, Minnie Stear and John M Armstrong traveling for family, work, or relocation. A factory appointment at Lackawanna prompts mention of John R Wilson and Alex Wilson, with reminiscences of past postings.
Community notices and upcoming events in Wyoming
Town Talk lists a Presbyterian church meeting a May watch at Henry Grattan and a YMCA board gathering. It notes Miss Carrie and others singing, a St John class forming, an Eagle Hose drill practice, and a church sacraments schedule. Also flood casualty Kiernan, and local entertainments at Melanie chapel and Broad Street church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Henry Grattan
Indus‘Advocate
Advocate
Carrie
Presbyterian
Uys
St. John’ Ure
First Convention Opened by State Federation of Labor in Wilkesbarre
The State Federation of Labor opened today in Memorial Hall Wilkesbarre but adjourned to organize this afternoon as delegates gathered. Hugh Frayne of Scranton, president, urged broad reform and better legislation for working people while noting the need for patience and education before real progress. The federation aims to unite all crafts and resist elite privilege, though some doubt lingers about widespread reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Federation of Labor
Memorial Hal
Wilkebarre
Federation
Hugh Frayne
Scranton
Congress
Mining and coal supply expectations amid floods last week
The Philadelphia Ledger notes serious delays in coal mining due to storms and flooding. Transportation to market was disrupted though idle collieries are being prepared. Officials expect better supply this week with weather improving, but producers face time to clear backlogs and adjust pricing into May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia, Ledger
Aliano Draws a Razor After Nome Dinner Fight
A Nome incident ends with Aliano charged for attempting to stab Joseph Sunday after a celebration where squid snacks were served. Guests reportedly drank, a quarrel erupted, and a knife was drawn but taken away before harm. Bail set for arraignment. Also notes miners heading to Cresson Pa for Webster Coal and Coke Co work and a United Mine Workers meeting in Archbald to discuss grievances ahead of Shamokin convention. Leonard Royal seeks $60 stolen from his trunk with suspect Michael Bayon traced to Wilkes-Barre and warrants issued. Wyoming lodge B of RT plan Keystone Hall event March 17 with orchestra and social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Merman Barrett
Joseph
Oregon
Allano
X Raor
Hiss
Eld
Cou
Cresgon
Cresson
Webster Coal and Coke Co
Richard Mainwaring
Simpson & Watkins
Leonard Royal
Dunmore
Wax
Michael Bayon
Wilkesbarre
Barret
Bayon
Roval
Hla
Rand Hall of Wyoming
Keystone
Mare
Runaway Mine Cars Kill One at Mocan West End
A cable failure at West End colliery Mocan Mocan caused a runaway trip of mine cars on the incline injuring workers at the foot. George Ree was killed instantly. Lloyd Briggs and Chas Briggs were seriously injured in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ured
West End
Mocan
Ocqua
Athla
Mane
George Ree
Lloyd Briggs
Chas
Work
Briggs
Lloyd
Tragic flood victim Thomas Farrell dies at 23
Thomas Farrell of Nestmoor died this morning at James Brownhughstown from bronchial pneumonia, a direct result of December’s high water. The 23 year old and his wife left Wehmor home as floodwaters rose, the child catching a cold amid the ordeal. Funeral scheduled for Wednesday at 2:30 from the Brown home with interment at Market Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
and Afra
Thomas Farrel
Nestmoor
James Brow Fughestown
Farrell
We ‘Moor
Brown
Market Street
New Water Scheme Aims At Susquehanna Reservoir on Campbell's Ledge
A Scranton Tribune notice reports S. M Nash D. M. Dellly N. M. Bieke J. P. Boyer of this city and J. T. Bichbcler of Pittston have formed the Susquehanna Water company to supply Pittston city and surroundings. Plans include a reservoir atop Campbell's Ledge with pumping from the Susquehanna River for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell's Ledge
Scranton Tribune
S. M Nash
D. M. Dellly
N. M. Bieke
J. P. Boyer
J.T. Bichbcler
Pitston
Susquehanna Water Company
Susquehanna River
Campbell's 1
Obituary notices and deaths at Scranton area homes
Several obituary notices record the deaths of Mrs Charles B Penney at her parents home in West Scranton after a long illness, Letitia Stark at Wyoming Avenue age 25, William A Williams at Welsh Hill aged about 65, and John Healey Avoca pioneer. Also notes on Elizabeth Lyng widow of John Lyng Carbondale and other local memorials, funeral details, and residency histories. The column also includes Y M C A basketball trip to Bucknell and Bloomsburg, a letter from Senator Penrose on Chinese exclusion, and business notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles &. Penney
Charles B. Penney
William. J." Davies
South i Avenue
West
Scranton
Scranto
Sur
Dave
Mie
Bether Davies
L. & B. Junction
Pittston
Penney
Catherine Anthony
Oregon
Mary
Letitia Stark
Wyoming Avenue
Mountain Valley
Sta
West Pittston
Hollenback Cemetery
Wilkes Barre
William A. Williams
Tais
Baard R. Evans
Theountry
Faylor
Mra, Evans
Thomas
Ottumwa
Lowa
Pitteton
Elizabeth Lyng
John Lyng
James P Norton
Carbondale
Lyng
Farrell
Ash's
The Wrong Mr Wright at Minsle Hall and Letters in Lobby
The piece recounts an incident in which manager Tom Hodgeman of The Wrong Mr Wright company receives a visitor with a Langtry Company card, then notes the troupe’s engagement at Music Hall and the arrival of Signor Edgardo Zeral and other stars. It highlights Zeral’s vocal clarity and the ensemble’s Broadway pedigree, along with dates for Scranton Lyceum and related performances including Florodora’s visit and Ethel Barrymore in Captain Jinks at the Lyceum Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Stamford
Coon
Langtry Company
Je. Hodgeman
Mia
Langie
D'Urbervilien
Adaloa
Zermi
Innes
Kryl
Cornellat
Adele Borghi
Frances Boyden
Alberti
Allete
Florodora” Co
Scranton
Draise
America
W. T. Carleton
Alf. C. Wheelan
Chas
Bowers
Thos. Allerman
Alfred Cahill
Mr. Smith
Blaney Jarvis
Grace Dudley
Delia Valdez
Alisa Frances Gordon
Ida Dodge
Selma Mantell
Alven Im
Lyceum ‘Theater
Ethel Barrymore
Captain Jinks
Lyceum Theater
Ned Fork
Gar ‘Ick
Clyde Fitch
New York
Miss Barrymore
Misa Barrymore
Bai Street
For Rent And Sale Notices And Local Ads
Classified items list rentals sales and jobs in brief ad form. Entries include seekrs for housework rooms and a piano sale at 340 Anco St West Pittston Pa plus hotel restaurant sale and rentals near local depots and banks. A fencing report notes Cornell West Point contest with Bowman and Strong in foil events.
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North Main St
Iuquire
Anco St
West Pittston
Washington St
N. Main St
Plano
Standard Co
Indiana
South Stain St
N. ¥. C. Depot
Barsain
Mr. Smith
Xchange
Buffalo
N. C
Deter Mergenhagen
Center Bt
Petty Midge
Gazette Office
Econtory
People's Savin ‘Sank
Bank
Front Street
Bolin
Holmes
Gazette Printing
Thos. Ford
Joseph Langford
Offee Ae
Montgomery Street
Lehigh Valley Coal Co
Exeter
Wyoming Valley Lumber Co
Gazette
Gazette Omc
Watt
Richards
Bit
Richa
People's Savings
Oystera
Hartera
Plekles
Giles
West Point
Joy
Cornell
Hon. C. C. Bowman
Hs Son
William L. Bowman
New York
Rl Bone
Army
Cornellians
Bowman
Strong
Breckenridge
Ad Nichols
Frick
Blount
N. J. Kehererein
Charles Goodhue
Capealn
Hinckley
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clarence Rosen
Thomas Moran
Patrick Tignor
Jer McQueen
Avoca S Danger
Sinly Il
Loretta
Celia Coleman
Iss Gertrude Keast
Broad St
Tuas
Iiss
Minnie Stear
Natus Street
Hazleton
Mary Barnen
Yatesville
Peckvile
M. Armstrong
Slatington
Lac Tamne
Towen
Alte
James Duffy
James McCormick
Frank Donnelly
John R. Wilson
Chiet
E. S. Loomis
Lackawanna
Allroait Company
Alex Wilson
Wilson Wan
Dityen
the Gazette
Hallstead
Duryea
Jon
Oi Tve of
Lackawanna Company
Avondale
Taw
Coal Department
Seranton
New York City
Italla
E.W. Grove
Grace
Florida
Eagle Hose Drift
M. Jones
Charles Lunt
South Main Street
N. G. Parke
Melanie
Cla No. 8
Willard Howe
The
West Pitaton
W. L. Riley
Willett
Expec
Laser County
Leas
Kilwa Gallagher
Minooka
Susquehanna
McDennty
Pearl
North Main Street
Thomas Watkins
Oak Street
Watking
Iis
Takerman Presbyterian
Taker
Delock
Dickinson
Gress
Mint
Ting
Nettle
Bertha Baled
Broad Street Presbyterian
B. A. Coray
Coray
Agnew
J. H. Houck
Lester
Wat
Teale
I Hess
Crompt
Bohan
Main St
Albany
State Federation OF Labor
Aliano
Archbald
Nicholl
United Mine Workers
Bremen
Swit’ Ball
United Mine
Shamokin
Music Hal
T. B. Moffatt
Viena
Clecos
Geper I
Conautt de Welsh
Finch and Oysters
Frederick's Market
E. W. Grove
Walter Boos
John Healey
Avoca
St. Mary's Catholic Congregation
William Meatey
Jacksonville
Frank Healey
Butte City
Mont
Theresa
Josephine Healey
Bucknell University
Bloomsburg
Bucknell Universistown
Ash
Rose
J. Duke
American Federation of Labor
Roles Penrose
Immigration Committee
Gee's
Bechtold
Mal
Faward Schussler
EC. Bechtold
Schussler & J. Bechtold
B.C. Bechtold
Grimave
Mareh
Becatela
Berry Bridge
John Gri
Frank Keenan
John Grigsby
Scranton Lyceum
Illinois
G. B. Thompson
First National Bank Bldg
Sharpin
Reap
Drury's
ET Catera
Dietston
Pau Pe
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