Status of Our Trades Unions and Local Labor Council
A detailed report from the Pennsylvania State Legislative Labor League describes the local union scene in Scranton. It notes thirty five local unions across various crafts plus railroad and mining workers, with most aligned to the American Federation of Labor. It highlights the Building Trades Council and Carpenters as key organizers, the expansion of membership, and the roles of business agents in driving growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Thie
Olte
Effy Sowie
T. W. Powderly
Typographica Union
Wnill
Great American Federation of Labor
Pennsylvania State Legislative Labor League
Central Labor Union
Building Trades Council
O Ff
American Federation of Labor
United Workmen Hall
Lackawanna Avenue
Martin J. Flaherty
Typos
I J. Thomas
Carpenters
Joseph Cooliean
Archbald
J. M. Knowlton
Building Trades
W. Kelper
P. J. Thomas
Adame Avenue
Annual Clearing Sales Begin With Spring and Summer Reductions
The notice announces a week of department readjustments to prepare orders for spring and summer and promises SPECIAL SALES with reduced prices. Bargains are described as items under value and “a quarter” “a third” and “a half off” indicate proportional reductions from regular prices as the sale continues.
January Linen Sales Highlight Special Low Prices
January sales of linens and domestics emphasize market hunting for good, serviceable goods at particularly low prices. The principal feature of the week will be the next selection of textiles and household goods offered by the store.
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Cincinnati
William Jennings Bryan
Duckworth Club
Ryan
Muslin Underwear Sale Declares Reduced Prices
The display items from MI Lady’s wardrobe including Cambrics Lawns Nainsooks and Laces have become mussed soiled and wrinkled from handling and are put on sale at reduced values close to their known price ranges.
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Milady
Isaac Long at 76 and 76 Pubilo Square
Isaac Long, age 76, of 76 Pubilo Square in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania, is listed in the obituary column.
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Pubilo Square
Wilkes-Barre
Patent emergency brake for street cars proposed by Evie Fingineer A. J. O'Hara
The article reports a new emergency safety brake for electric streetcars by Evie Fingineer A. J. O'Hara of Port Jervis. The design uses two parallel rods on the axle to form a frame, keeping rail distance constant and applying most weight to brake shoes near the wheels. It aims for rapid stops up to about thirty miles per hour and includes hand powered regulation. Also noted are Switchback railroad loan, Lehigh Valley order for Pullman cars, resignation of J. K. Borkheiser, and Erie shops decision to stay in Stroudsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evie Fingineer
A. J. O'Hara
Port Jervis
O'Hara
Minch Chunk
Alonzo FP. Blakeslee
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Mumford
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Fullman Car Company
Grand Trunk
Buffalo
New York
J. K. Borkheiser
Lackawanna Coal Company
Olyphant
Johnson Coal Company
Priceburg
Erie Companys
Stroudsburg
Mobs in China and the dangers of mob action
The London Times recounts an incident near Taku to Tien-Tsin where Mr. Detring faced a Chinese regiment after a pony strike. He challenged the officer, threatened to sue, and rode away unharmed as bystanders offered no help. The piece notes mobs resist foreigners and that humor or wit can defuse such crowds.
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London
Detring
China
Taku
Tien-Tsin
Detrings
Derring
Regiment
Gang of
Saline
Wild Qingzhou misadventures and village fool joke
The narrator recalls a Pekin voyage where a barehanded chase ends with a man diving into icy water. Two travelers on a winter trek face a crowded inn, curious locals peer into rooms, and a rough prank leads to a deaf and dumb villager being beaten by hotel guests before the landlord reveals the captive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekinwalia
Lee
China
Pekin
Boston Girl Encounters Carlisle Indian at Omaha Exposition
A Beantown girl visits the Omaha exposition, engages a Carlisle Indian school graduate in conversation after the Indian war dance. She exclaims in pidgin English that the show is great while he remains stoic. She blushes and retreats, awed by the encounter.
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Boston
Omaha
Beantown
Carlisle Indian School
Woman Kills Cousin Then Self Inflicts Wounds
Duluth Minnesota December 27 Mrs R L Berglund a widow forty shot and killed Peter Hanson her cousin and a tailor then cut her own throat but not fatally. Hanson about thirty had paid attention to Berglund but lately favored a younger woman. Berglund may recover.
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Duluth
Minn
R. L. Berglund
Peter Hanson
Poisoned Blood Cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla Says Philadelphia Man
William Raw of 126 Westmont Street Philadelphia declares chronic summer poisoning worsened itching and sleepless nights until Hood's Sarsaparilla purified his blood. He reports relief after the first bottle and full cure after four bottles claiming the medicine as the best blood purifier.
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Hood
Trip in an Open Boat Captain McDonald and Family Sail 2200 Miles
Captain McDonald and his wife and children reached San Francisco today aboard the China after a 2200 mile open boat voyage from Hawaii. Their bark C. D. Bryant was burning after leaving Puget Sound for Africa when it caught fire November 6.
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San Francisco
McDonald
C. D. Bryant
Honolulu
China
Bryant
Puget Sound
Africa
New
Wealthy merchant K Stuckey kills bookkeeper in dispute
Sportanburg reports K Stuckey, a prominent merchant, shot and killed his bookkeeper John Sevier this morning. No eye witnesses exist but rumors say the men disagreed over a settlement. both men were well connected in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sportanburg
K. Stuckey
John Sevier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Status OF Our Trades Unions
Tis
P. C. Moran
Scranton Newsepaper Union
Isaac Long
Negaunes
Mich
Beneral
Mra
William Martin
William Kevern
Frank Sheron
Bryan
Captain McDonald
Tolar
Mraj.c. Freese
Tet .T
Brooklyn
N.Y
Hale
Snow
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Eastman Kodak Co
Florey & Brooks
Washington Avs
Court Mouse
T Polson
Pilsner
Ninh St
Scranton
Emander
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Ave
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming Avenue
Coal Exchange
Regina
Third National Bank
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Holmes’ Electric
Chas. B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Spruch Strait
Sorantos, Pa
Guardian
L. A. Watres
O. 5
Jominson
AH. Christy
Pusun
T Rameene, U Joha P. Kelley
Tors, Evecets
S ‘Son Non Vatres
McMunn's
Fearetyt
Pearl St
Tabourettes
Dar
Diniere
Lagkawanna Lumber CO
Cross Fork
Otter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Port Allegany
General Office—Board of Trade
The
Tribune
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