Labor union surge sweeps Lackawanna and Wyoming Valleys
The Lackawanna and Wyoming Valleys see rapid union growth across crafts led by miners organizers. From 6,000 to 100,000 members join diverse trades, with carpenters, brewery workers, clerks, barbers, tailors, and engineers organized. Scranton plans to host the American Federation of Labor convention next December as unions solidify city employment on new projects.
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Wyoming
Lackawanna
Vina No
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Eleo
Wyoming and Lackawanni Valleys
Fred Dileher
Theominers
UC Fleig
United Browers Worksmen
Oorantger Ke. M. Courtright
Miners’ Union
C. W. Poster
American Federation of Liber
Hive Orattive
Scranton
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Dilcher
Carpenters
Scranton Builders’ Exchange Williikely
Sao
Carbondale
Nan- Hooke
Wyomine
American Federation of Labor
Jong
Philadelphia Times
Passengers, Strikes And Shipments Dominate Scranton News
Rail and street car disruptions ripple through Scranton as Lackawanna lines report the largest passenger traffic in history while coal shipments surge. Workers at West Ridge seek restored yardage amid a lace mill strike affecting 250 workers. Maplewood line re-routed trains reduce speed to twelve mph and city holiday observances close shops.
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J. W. Martin
Canfield
Christman
KK. FE. Loomis
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Con Department
Lackawanna, Company
George W. Tudor
Scranton
Lackawanna
Delaware and Hudson
Delaware, Lackawanne and Western
Soldier Boys
Uncle Sam
Maplewood
West Ridge
Lackawanna Transportation Department
Wyoming Valley Lace Company
Dickson Mill and Grain Company Charter Application
On January 16 1901 an application will be made to the governor by A B Warmin W J Lewis W L Connell D Jones and A W Dickson for a charter for the Dickson Mill and Grain company which proposes to manufacture flour reed and meal from grain. The plant will be located at Millin avenue and Page place.
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A. B. Warmin
W. J. Lewis
W.L. Connell
D. Jones
A. W. Dickson
Dickson Mill and Grain Company
Millin Avenue
Page Place
Master Car Builder I. T. Canfield Entertains Railroad Party
Master car builder I. T. Canfield of the Lackawanna railroad has mailed refinements to entertain a party of officials and guests aboard a forthcoming excursion.
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I. T. Canfield
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Lackawanna Railroad
Gridiron Battle At Athletic Park Promises Stiff Scranton Test
The Thirteenth regiment meets a Scranton bicycle club and college all star squad at Athletic Park this afternoon. Notable players include Gelbert Wagonhurst and Gendall with college guards Langan and Thomas joining Scranton. The lineups aim for decisive victory and a high tempo contest.
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Athletic Park
Thirteenth Regiment
Scranton Bleyele
Charles Gelbert
Otto Wagonhurst
Pennsylvania
Layton Schoch
Cornell
Dicky Gendall
Syracuse
Scranton
Old Penn
Secranton
Wagonhurst
Connery
Cleveland
Zang
Coggins
Owens
Walsh
Gelbert
Posner
Fred Gelbert
St. Thomas’ College
Thomas and
Langan
Kelliher
Haggerty
McAndrew
O'Hara
Thomas
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Royal Baking Powder
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New York
News OF the Labor World
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J. Hennigan
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Swatte
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W. A. Hartholonuyy
W. Fitewerahl
Preounfelker
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Nichola
Calner
Singer
Stanton
Migovern
Wildcats West
Saci Misbineg
Banis
Goa
M-Al
O'Tlora
Bartholomew
Staples
Cam
FL Mullen
Waom
We Smith
Smith
Dunn
G. Burl
Kingsley
Kirby
Go Minit
Galaga
Bigwerty
Mn Yop
Om Musher
Dickson Mill Company
Christmas
Delaware, Pine Ridge
Laurel Run
Miner's Mills
Welier
Railroad Young Men's Christan Association
Third National Bank
United States Depositary
Banking House Cash and Reserve
U. S
William Connell
Henry Belin, JR
William H. Prok
Mercereau
Connell
Diamonds
Coal Exchange
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton Furniture and Carpet Company
Scranton Carpet & Furniture Co
Wilton
Connolly and Wallace
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Raglan
Pilsner
Soranton, PA
Goranton, PA
Merde
Rush Iale
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Vicnia
Mary Dass
Archarena
Florey & Brooks
Washington Avenue
Densten
Sprusa St
Temperaure Building
Scranion PA
Duponts
Hepatiic Chemical Company
Cornwell Building
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FORD
Cserees
Joan B. Smith & Sonw
Mulligan
Pittston
Plymouth
Wilkes
Connolly & Wallace
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