Delegation Returns From Philadelphia Tradesman Meeting
National striker funds reached Carpenters' Hall and employees were pleased to receive aid. A Philadelphia envoy returned with unspecified reasons for prior withholding while a Port Jervis request seeks fifty carpenters. Plans for Labor Day Lodrelli park arrangements proceed as the committee meets tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Headquarters
Carpenters’ Hall
Wreming Avenue
Philadelphia
Meciutre
Knowlton
Port Jervia
Lodrelli Park
John A. Price
Lehigh Valley Extension Rumor Stirs Philadelphia Stockholder
A Philadelphia Stockholder article questions rumors that the Lehigh Valley Railroad will extend to Williamsport and suggests Morgan and Vanderbilt interests may seek to link lines through Williamsport. It argues the plan is unlikely, noting the Reading’s contracts and the impractical length of a Williambsport route and the doubtful value of acquiring the Williamsport and North Branch railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
McGuire
Port Jervis
Lehigh Valley
Williamsport
Ot Hs Clharacter
Williams Hort
Vanderbilt
Fall Brook
Mr. Morgan
Pennsylvania
Elesta Williamsport
Pall Rock
Lehigh
Morgan
Vanderblurg
Williamepart
Rhamekin
Willaamieport
North Brauseh Vail- Yoad
Potelbully
Herenice
Hollis Station
Neading
Wiubaiet
North Maanck Pvnrtheatty
Steading
Man Uses Brain Power While Mind Falters
An article urges men to care for the body as the furnace of the brain. It warns neglect leads to indigestion and weak nerves, and promotes Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy. It notes sales by medicine dealers and mentions Ned Nelson and a Camden address in a promotional tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pierce's Golden
Ned Nelson
Boyden
Camden
A. Keeth
Improbable Tale Tied to Vanderbilt Schemes in Pennsylvania
A report describes a remarkable story linking steady mortgage interest of $44,500 per mile to a theory of Vanderbilt schemes in Pennsylvania. The narrative suggests unusual financial arrangements and questionable connections driving attention in Wall Street circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Pennsylvania
Westingham Air Brake Wins Decree on Russian Rail Brakes
The Ruralan government issues a decree requiring all brakes for Russian railways over the next four years to be purchased from Westinghouse. The Russian operation, jointly controlled by Westinghouse of Pittsburgh and London, will manufacture the brakes after thorough three year trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westingham Air Brake Company
Pmperhil
Mussa
Westinghouse Company
Tuseian Falireada
Wstinghouse Concern
Oof
Pittsburg
London
Pitttsburg Commercil
Gawette
Duties and Risks of a Track Walker on the Pennsy Line
A railroad worker praises track walkers for their onerous but vital duties. He notes long, sparsely settled stretches, lack of companions, constant vigilance for hazards, and the thorough inspection of rail fronts. The lives of thousands of passengers rely on their faithful performance.
Baker Railroad Ties and Hausselman Process
The Bavarian state railways test a chemically hardened wood method by Hausselman and Munteh. Rail ties undergo two bake cycles with vi triol and iron sulfate, then lime bath at 10 to 12 degrees Celsius and about 2.5 atmospheres. The first bake stops fermentation and bonds preservatives. the second yields hard, dry timber even in damp spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munteh Archuest
Hausselman
Anthracite Trade Shown Steady by Leading Authority
Frederick E. Saward of the Coal Trade Journal asserts the anthracite industry is transformed with robust current conditions and unlikely new price shocks. He notes oil prices never higher, coal remains at circular prices, and no new developments loom, predicting favorable earnings and strong market outlook for carriers and pools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick FE. Saward
Philadelphia
Mountain Iron Mine Leads Mesabi Iron Output Rise
The Mountain Iron mine of the Oliver Iron company begins the season shipping 5 000 to 7 00 tons daily and has since surpassed that with 2100 tons per day. The mine uses a steam shovel to extract ore and hand it to railroad cars with fewer than 200 workers. The Fayal mine expects 1 000 000 tons of shipments this season, likely soon after Mountain Iron, strengthening the Mesabi Range claim as the greatest iron producer globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesabi Range
Minnesota
Oliver Iron Company
Stein
Bethlehem Steel declares initial 10 cent dividend
The Bethlehem Steel stock will pay a first quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share, with a stated annual dividend of 2 dollars. Analysts note the stock's yield based on yesterday's price would be around seven to eight percent, assuming market prices hold. The article highlights the plant's strong earnings power as Bethlehem Iron, bolstering optimism regarding continued returns on Bethlehem Steel stock.
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Bethlehem Steel
Bethlehem Iron Company
Policeman Visits Kitchen In Unclear Exchange
A local constable, claiming to be a sergeant, enters a kitchen asking to see someone named Avery. The exchange is informal and unclear, with the speaker referring to a constable and mispronounced or garbled names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget
Avery
License transfer sought for State House on Penn Avenue
Attorney E C Newcomb asked Judge Gunster to transfer the State House license from August Schmidt to Michael Ruddy. Schmidt had run the hotel for four months paying 340 dollars and owed rent to BR C Wills. Wills and Dinner had claims, but the license transfer depended on whether the license attached to the property or the tenant.
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E. C. Newcomb
Gunster
August Schmidt
State House
Penn Avenue
Michael Ruddy
Schmidt
BR. C. Wills
Willy
C. H. Soper
Injunction Hearing On Timber Cutting In Ransom
The hearing before Judge Gunster examined Lacoe and others against Green and Spraks over cutting timber on a fifteen acre tract in Ransom claimed by the plaintiffs. The defendants also claim ownership. A decision is anticipated Monday. A trespass suit is pending in common pleas. Attorney A. B. Price appeared for the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacoe
Green, Spraks
Gunster
Boy 16 Remanded to Huntington Reformatory
Giles Burlingame aged 16 living with his grandmother in West Scranton was arraigned before Judge Edwards and committed to the sheriff for transfer to the Huntington reformatory. The grandparent petitioned for commitment citing long-standing incorrigible behavior and lack of control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles Burlingame
West Scranton
Dudge Edwards
Huntington Reformatory
Jurisdiction Dispute Over Disorderly House Case
Mrs. Anna Loveland was jailed for sixty days by Alderman Millar for keeping a disorderly house but was discharged after Attorney C. Ballentine challenged the alderman’s authority. The judge ruled the alderman lacked jurisdiction to commit the woman to jail.
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Anna Loveland
Millar
C. Ballentine
Local Names Fragment From Scranton Area
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple individuals and places around Scranton including Joseph Walker Julian Ferries John Pasko Catherine Breeskemd Olyphant West Pittston Richard ODonnell Francis Neave and Vincenga Sanginoll with no clear event or context stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Walker
8Cranton
Julian Ferries
Cs.sceees
Vescee Scranton
John Pasko
Chant Catharine Breeskemd
Olyphant Alstonian de Luca
Weat Pittston
Vincenga Sanginoll
West Pittston
Richard O'Donnell
Seranton Francis J. Neave
Seranton
Local defendants post bail on seduction and larceny charges
Albert Stanianeweki posted bail of 800 dollars on seduction charges with Joseph Janus as bondsman. Dianiel Loftus posted 200 dollars bail on larceny and receiving charges with Nicholas Glenn qualifying as bondsman. both appearances were before Judge Edwards yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Stanianeweki
Joseph Janus
Dianiel Loftus
Edwards
Nicholas Glenn
Habeas Corpus Proceeding Before Judge Edwards Yesterday
In the habeas corpus proceedings before Judge Edwards yesterday in the court room, a status update was presented regarding the defendant's detention and potential release conditions. Attorneys argued lawfulness and requested further examination of evidence related to confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
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Westinghouse Brakes
Baker Railroad
Mesabi
George W. Robinson
Seecond
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John T. Wilson
James Hadden
Thomas J. Matthews
Abrigy IY Andra
James Wilson
Schmidt's
Court House News Notes
Dereer
Soleps
Hostom
Third National Bank
Scranton
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William Fr. Pack
Holmes
Hood
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Banister
Connolly & Wallace
Naton Avenue
THE
Weston Mill CO
Kelly
Cor. Lacka. and
Wyoming Avenues
Mount Pleasant Coal
Concer
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
the Dickson Manufacturing Co
Scranton and Wilkebarre, I's, Monumeurera of
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Pilsner
Minh SL
Densten
Spruce
Temple Court Bulidied
Orient
Florey & Brooks
Washington Avenue
Court House
Moosic Powder CO
Modwal Moosic and Munh ‘Ale Works
Laflin & Rand Powdes CO
Klotrie Hatterson Kigeirie Fs Ploder
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