Builders forecast near million-dollar construction boom
Secretary Atherton of the board of trade estimates about one million dollars in new buildings for the year and adds 260000 more for smaller structures. The list names the Y.M.C.A. building, A.R.R Memorial Hall, a silk mill by Lockmann Brothers of Paterson to locate in the city, and a tin plate plant still unconfirmed.
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Board of Trails
Atherton
Loomis
Lackawanna Company
Board of Trade
Lockmann Brothers
Paterson
Delaware Lackawanna and Western Board Lineup 1900 Schedule
Today's timetable lists WILDCATS SOUTH with crews including J Devine and Van Flelt at 12.00 am and 6. a. m. with A G Hammitt and James Gaghinn, plus multiple shifts for Meccan, Bennett, Mosier, and Fitzpatrick men. SUMMITS SOUTH and NORTH indicate MechLane Warrick crew and Bush Madigan? Puller Peckins pushes. PASSENGER ENGINE and engines from Master Randolph Castner with Githasin Widener names appear in the roster.
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Wildcats
South
Devine
E, van Flelt
Tam
A. G. Hammitt
C. van Flelt
Waidall
K McAllister
T. Fitzpatrick
Beeor
Miller
Mal. Burkhart
T. Cavahusgh
S. Finerty
W. OP. Maan
Johin Githasin
Ma. Widener
Frounfelker
Nerth
MechLane
Warrick
H. Bush
M. Madigan
Puller
Peckins
Drivers Protest Wage Scale At Lackawanna Coal Yard
A committee of Central mine drivers met with Superintendent Loomig of the Lackawanna coal department to demand changes tied to wage differences across collieries. They complained their strike and plant shutdown were unwarranted but were told the situation would be reconsidered as coal demand is light and the colliery remains idle.
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Central Mine
Loomig
Lackawanna Coal Department
Superin
Fragmentary Notice Describes Distress and Health Beliefs
A damaged fragment mentions a fatherless family and a man departing to support his children. It references common health fears such as stomach trouble liver kidneys heart and nerves and notes talk of a laxative or remedy. The text reflects era specific concerns and vague local context.
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Ali Mae
VinMariani claims for voice and appetite boost
Vin Mariani is said to improve appetite and strengthen the voice and tone. The tonic action is attributed to the entire system and is recommended for clergymen lawyers teachers singers and actors. Sold by all druggists. Refuse substitutes.
Company resolves to reopen colliery after dispute
Loomis notes the firm will treat workers with care yet suspensions by a few boys halted operations and forced a temporary shutdown. The colliery will restart at the company’s convenience and drivers return to their usual duties. Workers claim wages dropped from 1.35 to 1.27 per day and unequal pay. the issue was settled and redress sought through proper authorities.
Lackawanna Plans Club Cars for Commuters
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad will operate club cars on express trains and suburban branches to serve commuters to New York. Superintendent DePuy notes other railroads already use club cars and report success. Subscribers may reserve a seat for the season, ensuring space and reducing crowding. Cars will be vestibule style and deployed in thirty to sixty days.
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Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
New York
Anthony Comstock
Lackawanna Division
DePuy
Variou
Morristown
Locomotive Shop Planned for Reading Pa by Philadelphia and Reading
Philadelphia announces plans for a new Reading locomotive erecting shop in Reading with 10 engines capacity. The 200 by 749 foot steel framed building between Sixth and Marion Amity streets will include brick walls and future extension. Rumors say Delaware and Hudson ordered large locomotives for coal trains and pushers may be used on grades between Scranton and Jermyn.
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Philadelphia
Reading
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Sixth Street
Marion Street
Amity Street
Delaware and Hudson Company
Wilkes-Barre
Carbondale
Scranton
Jermyn
Theodore A White Manufacturing Firm Expands in Scranton
The Theodore A White Manufacturing company in Scranton employs about two hundred workers daily and already has three months of orders ahead. Within a year, the firm expects to need larger quarters as demand grows.
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Theodore A. White Manufacturing Company
Scranton
Literary Society Plans Contest With Carbondale High
The meeting of the literary society, with new president Ilvoven, discussed a March 2 contest against Carbondale high school. A prize fund from local merchants was to be solicited, with a gold medal donated by Hon. William Connell for the best oration. Tickets for Friday’s lecture were available from students and Powell’s music store.
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Literary Society
Ilvoven
Carberdale
Messrs
Frear
Tarns
Grant
Allen
William Connell
Connell
Lierary Society
Carbondale
Powell's Music Store
Thomas
Wall and Embankment Case Dismissed After Hearing
The court finds no danger to the plaintiff’s land from the defendants wall and embankment. The injunction is dissolved and the bill dismissed at plaintiff’s costs, February 6, 1990.
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Maintiff
Equity
Will Go to Reformatory for Keller Boy Moran
Harry Moran the Keller court boy, held in police custody since last Sunday evening, was yesterday committed to the county jail. After a short stay, Mrs. Duggan of the Associated Charities will send him to a house of correction and then to the reformatory.
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Harry Moran
Keller Court
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Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board
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Sam
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M. Murphy
C. Cawley
McGovern
Vin Mariani
Mariani
Stoner Va
Jack
Lackawanna Rives
Reformatory
NEW York Hotels
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh St
Grace Church
William Taylor & Son
Westminster Hotel
Sixteenth St
Irelig Plas
I. D. Crawford
Wanamakers
Siegel Cooper's
Grea Dry Goods
Albert Cor
Nies
Hoand’s
Pitts
Connolly and Wallace
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Connolly & Wallace
Washington
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Scranton and
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Prie
China
Japan
Vanulty
Wyoming Avenue
Third National Bank
United States
Ocapitat
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Densten
Spruce Street
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
Kooms
Bcranton, PA
Laflin & Rand Powder CO
T Repaune Chemical Co
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