Mitch ell's Rise Led United Mine Workers to Prominence
John Mitchell, elected president of the United Mine Workers, rose from coal mining in Spring Valley to lead the union. Born to hardship, he joined the mines at thirteen, joined the Knights of Labor at sixteen, and built a reputation as a determined, principled organizer and fighter. He is respected for calm judgment, strong resolve, and wide reading.
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United Mine Workers of America
Vaughan
Charles Fowler
Mitchl
Spring Valley
John
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of American
Friends
Knights of Labor
Witness
New Mexico
Olvida
Wear
United Mine Workers
Ratchford
Illinois State Executive Board
Industrial Commission
Mitchell
Scranton Wary of Allegheny Ties Over Judge Pay and Repeal Clause
Newspaper discussion outlines political maneuvering on judge pay raises and the ripper clause in the Muehlbronner bill. Pittsburgh and Allegheny ally with Scranton to push amendments while risks of retaliation loom if the clause survives. A conference of second class cities is planned to align positions ahead of committee hearings.
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Scranton
Pittyburg
Allegheny County
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Quayites
Pitteturge
Allegheny
Muehlbronner
Eldlea Ia
Committee On Municipal Affairs
Wehrhead
Rules and bills shape Pennsylvania House session
Harrisburg February session reports new rules on floor access with non transferable passes for newspaper gallery and restricted seating. Several resolutions and bills cover licensing limits, campaign disclosures, grand juror powers, and road or county infrastructure. Adjourned until tomorrow evening.
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Harrisburg
House
Bilsa
Delaware
Correspondents’ Association
Albete
Carey
Ehate
Liye
Kerry Momibor
Elisa
Rules Committee
Kopp
Ways and Means
Drum
Luzerne
John Marhall
United States
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Senate Acts On Tax Refunds And County Road Bonds
The Senate advanced a second reading bill directing the state treasurer to refund direct inheritance tax paid under an act later deemed unconstitutional. Other measures include county borrowing for road and highway work, salary increases for judges in several counties, and armory funding for National Guard units. Memorial services for Senator Samuel A. Losch were set for noon Wednesday, and the Senate adjourned to 11 tomorrow morning.
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Senate
Heldbaugh
Filnn
Allegheny
Vaughan
Lackawanna
Course of Common Pleas
Norris
Lancaster
Luverne
Sohoytiill
Westmoreland
First Clase
FCO
National Guard
MuehTbronner
Samuel A. Losch
Schuylkill
Pennsylvania Apportionment Slashes Allegheny Seats Questioned
The bill assigns Philadelphia seven districts and lists ward groups for districts. The dispute over Allegheny County centers on whether it gains three or four congressional members, with four likely if part of Allegheny and Westmoreland join the fourth district.
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Allegheny County
Tila
Westmoreland
Funeral for Benjamin T. Cose Held at Brooklyn Residence
Funeral services for Benjamin T. Cose were conducted at his Brooklyn home with Lieut. Rogers post of the Grand Army of the Republic in charge. Mrs. J. Q. Tewksbury returned from Dalton and Josie Delaway visited Wilkes-Barre. Hon. and Mrs. J. W. Adams attended the Bickler Turn wedding at Fall. Adams lost his horse after it broke a leg. Brooklyn attendees at Mason’s banquet in Hopbottom included the Adams family, Dr. Sage, and several Wards and Kennedys. A Brooklyn social dance at the hall drew a large crowd with about ninety at supper at the Tewksbury house. proceeds topped $20.
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Brooklyn
Benjamin T. Cose
Rogers Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Mr. Cose
J. Q. Tewksbury
Dalton
Slater
Josie Delaway
Wilkes-Barre
J. W. Adams
Charles Willams
Charles Mead
Ile Mason
Hopbottom
How
N. B. Sage
Masquerade Ball Draws Forty-Two Couples at Local Hall
The Patriotic Order Sons of America hall hosted a masquerade ball last Friday evening with forty-two couples in attendance. Hert Codiinaton of Watkinia NY was in town on business early in the week. Mrs G B Terwilliger returned home after visiting her children in Scranton area. The Ladies Aid Society of the Universalist church met for dinner with Mrs A Sweet. F Empir of New Milford visited friends in town. Several townspeople are sick with the grip.
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F. Empir
New Milford
New Congress Districts Bill Expected in Senate Today
Harrisburg Feb 4 The congressional apportionment bill will probably be introduced in the senate today. The measure aims to redraw districts after a nationwide census and adjust representation.
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Harrisburg
Senate
The Hoeffler Company At Lyceum In Allen Aeon And The Duchess
The Hoeffler troupe at the Lyceum staged Allan Aeon of Elina with Lou Mann and Clira Lipman in a lively run. The cast included the duchess plot and baron intrigue with mistaken identities and a dramatic final reveal. The program also featured The Blue and the Gray, The Woman in Black, and A Daughter of Coriaca with new cast changes noted.
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Lou Mann
Clira Lipman
Lyceum
Leo Dietrichstein
Allan Aeon
Elina
Hoeffler
Scranton
Corica
Nickel Plate Road Promotes Travel Comfort and Service
The Nickel Plate road markets its line between Buffalo and Chicago as popular for travel citing competent train service good mine roadbed and courteous employees. It promises safety speed and comfort during the Pan-American exposition season and urges travelers to contact FY J Moore General Agent at 201 Main St Buffalo for tickets or information.
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Buffalo
Chicago
FY. J. Moore
Main St
Steam Heating and Plumbing P F and M T Howley
Steam heating and plumbing business credits P F and M T Howley at 23 Wyoming Avenue for long standing service.
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P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming
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