People's Con Company to Operate Oxford Breaker Plant
The Oxford breaker rebuilt by the People's Coal company will start in about ten days with a 1000 ton daily capacity. Delaware, Lackawanna and Western has contracted sales, and retail pockets will supply local demand. About 400 men and boys will be employed, with Oxford former workers given preference, and over 700 applications already on file. Foreman is David Evans. operators include John A. Mears and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
People's Coal Company
B.D. Kingsley
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Rolllery
Fle
David Evans
Ness
Reiges
John A. Mears
W. P. Toland
8. N.bietler
C. G. Boland
J. M. Boland
Organization Formed to Overhaul Bangor and Portland Railroad
A new company formed at Manger to overhaul the Bangor and Portland railroad, recently bought by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western. The old board resigned and a new slate elected includes W. H. Tracedale, B. D. Caldwell, Fred F. Chambers, Everett Warren, and others from Scranton Nazareth and Bangor. Officers named President W. B. H. Treusdale Vice President B. P. Caldwell Secretary Treasurer F. F. Chambers Executive Committee Danrid Miller W. H. Travedale B. P. Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manger
Bangor and Portland
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
W. H. Tracedale
B. D. Caldwell
Fred F. Chambers
New York City
Everett Warren
8. &. Loomis
Scranton
Conrad Miller
Nazareth
G. W. Mackey
Bangor
W. BH. Treusdale
BP. OD. Caldwell
F. F. Chambers
Danrid Miller
W. HH. ‘Travedale
Caldwell
Wildcats South and North Train Schedules Listed in Local Brief
A fragmented listing details Wild Cats South and North schedules for travel and events. Names such as Hallett Carmody Bartholomew and O'Malley appear among times from 6 a m to 7 p m with routes including north side and local stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild Cats
Handelph
Wacom
J. O'Malley
da m— Bartholomew
Vetea — Navia
Pfs
Fa Om
North —Side
Mm. Terth
J. Wearivan
Luodhow
Mining and rail updates from the Delaware and Hudson region
The Delaware and Hudson company paid employees at Linton mines Wanching and Ninevah branch. FE G Rus sell and Avent O'Keefe were in New York, P J Langan went to Dover to probe a wreck. Hampton colliery repairs allow Monday resumption and a new coal washery is in operation. Lehigh Valley plans a large breaker for Hazleton region, Yorktown to be abandoned. Lehigh Valley Railroad imposes neater appearance on coal branch crews. three daily shaves and clean linen required. Great Northern reports 00 feet left in the Cascade tunnel, 12 405 feet dug by August 1, two headings. Construction push includes July gains. tunnel aims to cut costs and will affect routes from Liverpool to Shanghai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson Company
Linton
Wanching
Ninevah
FE. G. Russell
Avent O'Keefe
Lackawanna Railroad
New York
P. J. Langan
Dover
N. J
Hampton
Jeanssville
Yorktown
Hazleton
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Liverpool
Shanghai
Train Derailment Injures Valley Officials Near Noxen
Wilkes Barre special trainer on the Lehigh Valley line derailed on Tow Man's Creek near Noxen injuring Division Superintendent Alex Mitchell and Chief Engineer W C Berg. They were thrown by a timber from a preceding freight train. General Superintendent Rollin H Wilbur escaped unharmed. Berg left for Bethlehem. Mitchell to be housebound for several days. Officials were returning from an inspection tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Mr. Bere
Rollin H. Wilbur
Bere
Hethlehem
Missionaries Murdered In China Inland Travel Incident
A cablegram reports the deaths of several China Inland Mission workers in the Shan Si region after an incident while traveling. Miss K. J. Ke from Lucheng Miss M. E. Huston from Tur cheng Miss Rice from Haydenville Mass Miss Cooper from Scotland and six Saunders children are among the dead or injured. Some missionaries fled their stations at Lucheng Luan Ping Taot and various provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
China Inland Mission
Shanehai Roads
K. J. Ke
Lucheng
M. FE. Huston
Turcheng
Br. J. Cooper
Lueheng
Saunders
Miss Rice
Haydenville
Mass
China
Misa Huston
Mobile
Ala
E. J. Cooper
Mra. Glover
Big Berwind-White Colliery Burned In Pa
Fire destroyed the Berwind-White colliery in Du Hole with the boiler house head house tipple and compressor engulfed. Sixty miners were saved by Fire Boss John Harrison and volunteers who warned them of danger. Fire department efforts saved nearby homes. estimated loss about $200000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Hole
Berwind-White
Berwind-White Coal Company
John Harrison
Superstitious Opal Ring Leads to a Windfall
A Detroit Free Press reminiscence quotes a man who wears opals as a ring and scarf-pin. He recalls meeting a wealthy benefactor after donning the ring, receiving large bills, and learning his mine pays out amid stock gains. He also notes a court reversal and the birth of two sons, insisting he remains superstitious about opals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free
Supreme Court
George
Io O
Surgested
Tam
Haphael
New York Wrestler Warns Champion Title Bid
A New York based fighter threatens to claim the championship if victorious in the upcoming bout against Sharkey Fitz Simmons. The August match is set for the winner to meet the challenger in a high stakes contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James JL
Rain Stopped Race Riots in New York Patrols Quiet Disturbance
A New York City race riot flared on the West Side with 33 arrests, most white attackers, after a funeral linked to Officer Thorpe's death. A rainstorm dispersed the crowd, Chief Devery led the procession, and police faced criticism for handling the mobs before quiet returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
West Side
Robert Thorpe
Harris
Thorpe
Devery
Thompson
Brennin
West Forty Seventh Street
Charlies
Vincent A. Streets
James Shane
Alex. Robinson
Eighth Avenue
Robinson
Liberty Congress Endorses Bryan for President
The Liberty congress of the American League of Anti Imperialists endorsed William J Bryan for president with Colonel Charles R Codman reading the endorsement. Debate centered on opposing Bryan with a third ticket opposed by Thomas M Osborne. the crowd cheered Bryan while jeering opponents. A New York convention was planned for Sept 6 to nominate a ticket with Moorefield Storey and William S Palmer named as possible candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Liberty
American League of Anti-Imperialists
William J. Bryan
Charles R. Codman
Massachusetts
Bryan
Ryan
Thomas M. Osborne
McKinley
Tryvan
Kanenas
Charles Hh. Codmann
Thwin Barrett Smith
Mr. Brylan
Zeisler
Third Party
Auburn
N. Y
Everett Abbott
New York
New York City
Moorefield Storey
Storey
William S. Palmer
Colorado
Mise
Liberty Congress
Wiliam Lloyd Garrison
Boston
Praise Service At Baptist Church Marks Land Victory
Special to the Beranton Tribone Hallstead August 14 A large praise service will be held Wednesday August 22 at the Baptist church celebrating the land ownership victory. The afternoon session features testimony and singing. In the evening Rev M J Watkins will be joined by Rev W C Tilden and Evangelist John A Davis who will present full case details. Public invited for 2 30 and 7 15 p m attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallstead
Hell
The
Baptist Church
Gol
M. J. Watkins
W. CC. Tilden
John A. Davis
Inspector Appointments Outline In Wilkee District
The mine inspector Wurd is assigned to assess applicants forming an inspection team in Wilkee and Putveten districts. Reappearances of GM Williams occur in Wilkee’s tire district and Mogh McDonald is noted in the Militon district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkee-Darre
Wiird
Wiliams
Wilkee Tire
Mogh McDonald
Miliaton
Big Friday and Saturday Shoe Sale Clearance
A bold two day sale offers large quantities of men and ladies footwear at deep discounts. Highlights include 148 pairs of men russet calfs and vicis cut to 2 48 and 2 95, 1000 pairs of men congress and lace at 98c to 1 49, 350 pairs ladies russet and black ties at 98c, and 200 pairs russet oxfords at 7c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear West
Russia
Bargain Tables Shoes Sale Ad
Bargain tables advertise ladies shoes priced well below normal with tables listing various styles and cuts. Large quantities of Russet and Black lace and button shoes priced from 68c to 1.49 with other models at 1.29 and 2.99. Call to examine goods before buying to save money.
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People’s Con! Company
Portland and Bangor Railroad Company
BE. G. Russell
B. E. Loomis
Bangor and
Portland
D., L. & W. Board For Today
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board
Tiversiay, Arge
Ae Cats South
Fan Pom— Terk IL P
Hallett
Fritoy
Puller
A m.—Thaner
A. m—Moran
Peth Marple
Dy. m.—Burker
Magovern
Wildcats North
el Cerrito
Toamyo
Kinsley
Lehigh Valley
Noxen
Fitz
Weat
Seventh Street
Fishth Avenue
Forty-second Street
Georgetown
Ate
Secretary of State
Charles RB. Codman
Connollyan Wallace
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Marseilles
Connolly & Wallace, Wasii Naton ‘Avenur
Third National Bank
United States
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William HH. Peck
Mgy. Co
Boot C
Springfield
Masa
MYER
Iavidow
E Rolins
Pilsner
W.winth Street
Suranton, PA
Densten
Sprucz
Hurnery
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
Willians & Wanalty
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, PA
Mipdo
Moraio
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Repauno Chemical Co
Exrco
California Fig Syrup CO
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