Erie and Wyoming Road appoints chief train dispatcher
Vicker to fill vacancy created by E M Rine promotion and D C Hahn named chief clerk to Superintendent Clarke succeeding Stoddard. Vicker, longtime Erie and Wyoming employee based in Dunmore since 1856, will assume duties September 1. Hahn, veteran Lackawanna train dispatcher, will also start September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Vicker
Erie and
Wyoming Road
E. M. Rine
D. C. Hahn
Clarke
Stoddard
Europe
Hamilton
Stolliard
EL KE. Vicker
BF. M. 2Ine
D. Dr. Hahn
Vicker
Erie and Wyoming Talley
Dunmore
Rine
Hahn
Lackawanna Railroad
Coal Miners Strike Threat Quieted Amid European Demand
News from Pennsylvania reports a threatened coal miners strike may be averted as European demand for American coal grows. Railroads anticipate heavy coal movement to export channels if labor troubles do not disrupt shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Road
Pennsylvania
Europe
Danville Plant Sold to Canadian Steel Firm
It was announced yesterday that the plant of the Danville Bessemer company in Danville Pennsylvania has been purchased by the Lake Superior Tree and Steel company of Sault Ste Marie Canada. The steel rail mills will be dismantled and the machinery shipped to Canada. The purchase does not include the plate mill and that department may resume work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville Bessemer Company
Danville
Lake Superior Tree and Steel Company
Sault Ste Marie
Canada
Canada Works
Delaware Lackawanna and Western board make up today
The document lists the Delaware Lackawanna and Western board for today with numerous named crews and departments. It names Wildcats South Tuowlay August 28 1000 pm and several divisions including Summit Puller and Engine.
Division Superintendent Clarke Seeks Brakemoon Help
Division Superintendent Clarke asks the Lackawanna brakemoon to assist firemen on the big hog en tines during hot weather. The work is exacting and demands strength and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Lackawanna
List of names on local school admission or meeting notice
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals including teachers students and officials such as Miss Tuttie Gallagher Miss Maggie Stanion Mrs Hoy Holmes Miss Annie Wits Miss Nellie Sullivan and Mr. Avery along with institutions like Webb Hoes Furnier and Wiliteaena School indicating a school related notice or meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Avery
Ane A. Mek
Sire Manele Wucher
Willi Tutwitnjr
Ore
Mitkes
Minit
Meine Huoint
Ko de Plewok
Mere A
Mise
Reel Carroll
Annie Colom
Hugh €Asddy
Mine Aa Croekenders
Mieke Kiniganoah
Martin Ofdhon
Sarah Durkin
Wu Dewnin
Mr Wilhow Aiunthey
Thomas Jhve
Thorne Jone
Wille Doben
Dob
A. Denies
David J. Jones
Theine
Weod Kin
Im Mollie Langen
Mise Marie Lavelle
J. J. Lyne
BR. Dewey
Mise Jenks
Mellagh
Thomas ¥. May
Thos
McGrath
Mes
N. Mo Millett
Nickolay Murphy
Aire
M. Murray
Mile Annie Wits
Pore University
Webb Hoes
Furnier
Vratees
A. Rove
Frank Sewall
Hox
W. Scott
Maggie Stanion
Mies
Nellie Sullivan
Motert
Soodgram
Joe Snider
James Saul
Bat
Morning Chili
Mabel Sloat
L. A. Tuttle
Miss
West Boranton Station Prepares for Noted Names
Local item lists several individuals including Misa Bridget Gilmartin and Mise Agnew Williams linked with West Boranton Station and a foreign connection involving Wilendly Ofdrle, suggesting a society or business notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Boranton Station
Misa Bridget Gilmartin
Mise Agnew Williams
Trousers Caught in Shaft of the Wheel
Port Jervis New York reports Fidward Hall twenty two a tannery worker at Sparrow Bush was dragged into a paddle wheel while starting the leather liquor vat. He was stripped beaten and almost drowned but saved by a quick stopping of the machinery. He is badly bruised but expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jervis
N. Y
Fidward
Sparrow Bush
Furious manhunt for alleged Bobb murderers in Ohio
Sheriff Fox leads a posse of over two hundred across the countryside north of Freeport to catch the killer of Mr and Mrs John Bobb. The elderly victims were attacked in their home as neighbors recall a shoeless tramp with a forked stick seen nearby. The crime stirs fears of lynching if captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Ang
Sherrif Fox
Here
John Hobb
Bank notes blown away by breeze in Chicago hat incident
A Chicago woman lost a purse of bank notes valued at 00 after a gust plucked her hat on a State Street car. The notes, concealed in the hat worn by Mrs. Mix John Philippe of 015 Thirtieth Street, scattered along State Street with little recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Aus
Mix
John Phillipe
Thirtieth Street
State Street
Killing of White Man by Negro in St Louis
Lewis J. Noth, 24, was shot and killed last night by Henry Fletcher, a Black man, who fired without provocation and fled the scene. The incident occurred in St Louis and authorities pursue the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Bt. Lowry
Lewis J. Noth
Henry Fletcher
Fletcher
Unclear Movement in Imperial City Amid Reports on Pekin
The report cites no confirmation of an advance from Pekin and notes a southward move to clear the sournery and secure Taku access. As of August 21 powers remain divided on Pekin plans with Japan and Russia disputing palace destruction. No new news on Li Hongzhang detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxera
Pekin
Taku
Tie Ollezwei
Li Hung Chang
Chinese Court Located Near Tal Yuan Fu
A dispatch from Shanehal reports Chinese officials informing foreign consuls that the emperor the dowager empress and Prince Tuan have arrived near Tal Yuan Fu, the capital of Bhon eight province, 246 miles southwest of Pekin, Tal Yuan adjacent to Chi La.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shanehal
Tuan
Tal-Yuan-Fu
Tal-Yuan
Bhon-8
Chi-La
Pekin
Emperor Williams Reward Clarified by Freisinaire Zeitung
The Freisinaire Zeitung notes the rescues of legation staff earned rewards by International troops now totaling about 9,000,000 marks. The report frames the reward as the outcome of the rescue efforts and specifies the large sum in marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perlin
Aig
The
Freisinaire Zeitung
William
Russian and Japanese Forces Advance North of Pekin
Vienna dispatch from Gherov reports that troops from Russian and Japanese forces move northward from Pekin toward the advancing front. The Kaiver cruiser Kaiver is cited in the related cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Kaiverin Marin Theresa
Gherov
Pekin
Veterans in Their Annual Long Parade
The Gram Army of the Republic held receptions in the evening and will convene its annual business meeting tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Brade Baker Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Gram Army of the Republic
Bradebaker
Lyons Family Held on Peace Bond After Tree Dispute
Thomas Lyons James Lyons and Mrs Mary Kelly residents of Fifth street were arraigned before Alderman Millar on a breach of peace charge filed by neighbor Edward Healey. Healey says the trio threatened his life over a dispute about overhanging tree branches in the Lyons front yard and Healey’s attempt to prune them led to the threats. They were held in 6000 bail to appear at court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lyons
James Lyone
Mary Kelly
Fifth Street
Millar
Edward Healey
Aldernman Millar
Heanley
Lyons
Healey
Morgan bound over in involuntary manslaughter case
J oM Morgan appeared before Alderman Kasson and qualified as bondsman for Mrs. Clon and Boyd of Penn Avenue, one of three persons held to answer to involuntary manslaughter in the Nowell case. The ball was fined 400 on two charges involuntary manslaughter and illegal practice of medicine.
Water concerns sold to Scranton Gas and Water
Negotiations for the sale of the Olyphant and Dickson City Water companies to Scranton Gas and Water are complete, making the latter sole owner of the former franchises. Supply for Olyphant, Dickson City and nearby towns will come from Providence Water’s reservoir, absorbed by Beranton. Olyphant stock was 75000 dollars and Dickson City stock 1000000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olyphant Water Company
Dickson City Water Company
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Olyphant
Dickson City
Newrhy
Providence Water Company
Beranton, Company
Father MacGoldrick III Seriously Ill in Washington
Nev. D. J. MacGoldrick of St. Peter's cathedral is dangerously ill in Washington with health failing. A telegram to Very Rev. Eugene A. Garvey in Pittston, who leads the Scranton diocese during Bishop Hoban's absence, provided no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. MacGoldrick
St. Peter's Cathedral
Washington, D. C
Eugene A. Garvey
Vi G
Pittston
Scranton
Hoban
State Camp Patriots Publish Annual Meeting Report
Lebanon Pa Aug 28 The thirty ninth annual meeting of the State Camp Patriot Order Sons of America began with about 4000 delegates. State Secretary Wes reported 6108 members with an increase of 4570 for the year ending June 30. Per capita tax receipts totaled 3000 and total receipts and expenditures reached 341 058. Benefits paid amounted to 1000. Subordinate camp treasuries held 4200 a 72 percent rise in investments to 472 000. State Treasurer Irvin B Smith of Reading showed funds on hand at year end 2000 with 19 42 paid out in orders leaving a total treasury balance of 7042.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Patriotle Order Sons of America
Wes
Sitlam
Irvin B. Smith
Reading
Atite
Atate
Uncertain Death Report From Camden Area
A death notice from Camden reports a local minister collapsing in front of a floral lodge building. Mention is made of survivors including a widow and a secretary of a commonwealth body, with a note on a funeral within a set period.
Cigar Ashes Cause in Calide Car Accident
Carroll a bank teller died after being pushed from a car in Chenge August 24. White Turner a likely associate faced arrest as the investigation looked into the fatal mishap. The case involved a quartet of witnesses and medical officials who treated the injured while awaiting official determination of the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chenge
Pantel
Carroll
Caially
White Turner
Prosendlems
Cal
Hart
Atenigoram
Corelli
Dvar
Lost Home Through Politics
Harburg August 2. Tary Parsons a 74 year old Black man was driven from his home near the piline station seeking relief. He claimed Republicans forced him from his house in Alabang and that he had no funds to remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobb
Buena Vista
John Warner
Warner
Oart
John Waener
Wagner
Mia
Bobb
Harburg
Tary Parsons
Piline
Ile Howe
Alabang
Mare Rhibiurg
Bucks Endorse Swartz for Vacant Bench Seat
The Bucks County Bar Association urged Judge Aaron Swartz of Norristown for the vacancy on the bench created by the death of Chief Judge Green. The call came from Twytentown and Aug. 24. local officials reported the endorsement as a strong move in the ongoing appointment process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twytentown
Turks County
Aaron&. Swartz
Norristown
Bae Pew
Jie the Green
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Ackawanna
Wildcats, South
Tuowlay
Tea
Beatin
Ei Waltave
Elie
Hmos Sophaere
OL Peine Larkin
M. Holler
Puller
Finointelker
Wo. i. Howie
Bow m-Houser
Moran
F Pon
Muri
Mba Eh
PAL Encer Engine, LLP
Mawevern
Sontil
Wiha Riek
A. Custer
S. CarnWely
Lockawanna
Hettens
Wilendly Ofdrle
Workman
Illinois
Robb
Emperor
Tai-Yuan-Fu
Emperor Williams
Mrs. Boyd
Bondsman
Scranton Company
Bordens
Joe Babies
Aorkees Borden
Condersed Milk Co
Stroudsburg State Normal
Ghko
BIBLE
Trinetpal
Father Macgoldrick III
Scranton's Shopping Center
Connolly & Wallace
Washington
Third National Bank
United States
Capitan
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William HH. Peck
Businews
Ineerest Pal
Keystone Academy
Universttthes Aml Technical Selmola
United Statie
Mne
Catalostica
Elkanah Hulley, A. M
Factoryville, Pa
Densten
Spruce St. Tempe Ee Buildong
Pilsner
Winth Street
Suranton, PA Root
Nervita Medical Co
Clinton & Jackson Sts
Ill
McGarrah & Thomas, Druggists
Lackawanna Ove
Bucks Indorses Swartz
Mount Pleasant Coal
oMee
Connell
Pasbhrane Organs
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
Brussels
Renaissance
Nottingham
Willians & Manusty
Wyoming Ave
Mogs Powder CO
Scranton, PA
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Kleaiia de Brlaser
Cafely
Repaune Chemical Co
Uxvniativee
California Fig Syrup CO
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