Six Silk Mill Workers Refuse Humble Plea to Forewoman
Six veteran workers at Sauquoit silk mill in Scranton walk out after months of petty abuses by forewoman Bridget Nealon. They refuse to meet her and will not humble themselves, citing unbearable talking restrictions and a hostile work atmosphere. Superintendent Davis urged a meeting. workers insist on Nealon’s removal or transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Sauquoit
Tribune
Fred Gable
Alice
Mise Nealon
Miss Nealon
Miner Suffers Injuries in Mine Roof Fall
August Grunder of Prospect avenue a laborer at Connell s mine is confined home after severe injuries from a roof fall at work Thursday morning. He and his father worked in the same chamber. while loading a car a roof gave way striking him and pinning him to the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Grunder
Prospect Avenue
Connell
Local Man Injured After Car Collision
A man near a car suffered heavy force impact and was extricated. Doctors reported two scalp wounds, contusions on his right arm and leg, no broken bones, and severe shock after the incident. He was taken home for further examination by Dr. J. J. Walah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Walah
McCormack Family Fetes 45th Natal Day Anniversary
A group gathered at Mrs. John McCormack’s Stone avenue home Thursday to celebrate her son’s forty fifth birthday with dancing, music by P. J. McCormack, and refreshments. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Peter McCormack, Mrs. McCormack, Mamie and Nellie McCormack, Mamie, Katie, Lily and Josephine McCormack, and Miss Idly Reidenbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCormack
Stone Avenue
P. J. McCormack
Mra
Peter McCormack
McCormack
Mamile
Nellie McCormack
Mamie
Katie
Lily
Josephine McCormack
Mise
Ward in Prospect Avenue Arrest Hearing for Assault
Ward of Prospect Avenue appeared before Alderman Donovan yesterday on an assault and battery charge filed by his sister Miss Margaret Ward. The incident followed a night of drinking and an argument at her home, Ward being discharged on a promise to refrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Prospect Avenue
Tribune
Donovan
Margaret Ward
Buying inducements spark reader interest today
A publisher advertises today’s buying inducements, noting reasons not stated but promising others will interest readers and suggesting value in exploring the offers.
Bargain Corsets Offered In Drab Tones In All Sizes
The notice advertises 50 dozen heavy jean corsets in drab color, available in all sizes from slender to extra wide, priced at the usual four cents per unit.
Second Bargain Corsets Offer In Local Market
A listing advertises fifty dozen white or crab corsets in all sizes with perfect fit and superior make and quality. It claims these corsets are better than 90 percent of those sold in the city for half a dollar.
Third Bargain Corsets Offered In All Sizes
Advertises Dresden corsets priced original 75 cents with a glove fitting shape and sizes for all figures. Claims identical quality to items previously sold at 75 cents.
West Scranton Gun Incident Endangers Carpenter on Sumner
On North Sumner avenue last night William Carpenter and William Gilbert conferred on a wall when H H Bamford ordered them away. Joseph Kunitnewski intervened and fired a revolver toward Carpenter who dodged the shot. Patrolman Tom Jones detained the two men as Bamford and Kunitnewakl promised to pursue, but no charges were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sumner Avenue
William Carpenter
William Gilbert
William Decker
H. H. Bamford
Bamford
Joseph Kunitnewaki
Carpenter
Kunltnowski
Joe
Kunitnewski
Tom Jones
Swetland Street
Jones
Gilbert
Messrs
Kunitnewekt
Kunitnewakl
Meares Hall Hosts Fourth Annual St Brenn Dance Event
The fourth annual social of St Bren den council No 249 YM I held in Meare hall drew about 150 attendees. Lawrence's eight piece orchestra provided the music for thirty dances while Miss Tessie and Timothy McCoy led the grand march at 9 30. A large organizing committee including James Quinnan and Amos Embry received credit for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Brenden
Young Men's Institute
Meare
Lawrence
James Quinnan
Amos Embry
Miss Tessie
Timothy McCoy
M. J. Culkin
Michael Culkin
M. J. Fitzgibbons
M. P. Cawley
E.g
John Gill
Thomas Walsh
Ambrose Nealon
William Vansten
John Larkin
Thomas Early
Willian Larkin
Thomas Langan
James Cusick
M. J. Meandrew
Michael Madden
Edward O'Malley
John Hester
Peter McCoy
Charles “Anaivain
Harry Gallagher
Matthew Cavanaugh
Michael Sullivan
Emmet Gurrell
James Cavanaugh
Pickwickions Hold Biweekly Session on Early American Literature
The Pickwickions met at Miss Annet Broadbent's Lafayette street home with a large turnout. President C. H. Hall chaired as the group explored early American literature, including Washington Irving and Revolutionary Period works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Irving
Kate Chase
Irving
Rachel Powell
Marlon Hutchinson
Penitent Prisoner Locked in Cell at West Side Station
Joseph Van Gordon, described as very drunk at arrest by Patrolmen Evans and Jones, was placed in cell No. 1 at the West Side station last evening. A warrant from Al- ... indicates ongoing legal actions though no charges appeared on the police docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat
Joseph van Gordon
Evans
Jones
Embezzlement Case Involving School Friends Aired in Hearing
Derman Johns office outlines embezzlement charges against William Compton. Joseph, a recent job seeker, joined the scheme with Compton while Van Gerden planned to sell fish and oysters for a fifty percent share. A drunken evening with a false friend Gibbons led to alleged losses and a planned hearing this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derman John
William Compton
Joseph
Compton
van Gerden
Gibbons
Colored man Morgans held on burglary charge after fowls found
John Morgans, self described chicken thief, was jailed yesterday on $500 bail after eight headless fowls were found in his possession. Clark's Summit farmer Vosburg identified the birds as his own and as Morgans seen near the farm. Morgans faces burglary and larceny charges with Vosburg vowing to pursue prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morgans
John
John Vosturg
Clark's Summit
Morgans
Vosburg
Eye Burn Injures Pleasant Street Worker at South Mill
Edward Stanton of Pleasant Street suffered a severe eye burn at the South mill when a fragment of steel flew and struck him. He fears possible loss of the sight as medical help is sought.
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Edward Stanton
Pleasant Street
Community Socials and church events fill Washburn Street area
Local families hosted birthday observances for Margaret Morgan and hosted visitors from Norma Collins to Bert Phillips. Ladies Aid served socials at Washburn Street Presbyterian church and at C I Depue home on North Lincoln. Rev Davies of Minneapolis to preach at Plymouth Congregational. Eugene Bittenbender injured knee stays home. Captain James Stewart travels to Pittsburg then Milwaukee to join Salvation Army staff. Funeral for Hertretz Watkin at North Rebecca avenue. Guild supper planned by St. Mark's Lutheran Woman's Guild for North Garfield home. Church services at Sumner Avenue Presbyterian and 6 p m. social led by Mrs. Foster and a large group of friends. Phonographic concert at Charles Kimmick’s Swetland Street hotel. Nay Aug council auxiliary event at St David's hall Hyde Park. 1898 directory style notices conclude with Mrs Fenton clairvoyant listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Morgans
Everett Avenue
Margaret
Miss Margaret
Norma Collins
Mary Lowry
Jennie
Ethel Davies
Marie
Gertrude Jones
Ethel Watkins
Mary Phillips
Bertha Marshall
May Davies
Chester Jones
Bert Phillips
Ladies' Aid Society
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Robert Walker
Division Street
Eugene Bittenbender
South Bromley Avenue
James Stewart
Salvation Army
Pittsburg
Stewart
Milwaukee
Wis
Hertretz
Louis Watkin
North Rebecca Avenue
Washburn Street
Woman's Guild
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Martha Evans
North Garfield Avenue
J. P. Moffatt
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
George Scott
Thomas Davies
John Bradley
Elegier Evans
Morgans
Boston
Professor Howell
Miss Morgan
Lizzie Thomas
Stephen Boston
Thomas Boston
Edgar Boston
Sadie Rowlands
Gertie Ludwig
Margaret Williams
Walter Williams
Charles Kimmick
Swetland Street
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Nay Aug Council
St. David's Hall
Hyde Park
Fern Denies Withdrawing Candidacy for Supervisor
Letter to Lackawanna township voters from William H. Fern states he remains in the race and will stay in the field until polls close on election day. He denies rumors of withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Township
William H. Fern
Lincoln's Birthday Observed as State Legal Holiday
The article notes February 12 as a state legal holiday for Lincoln's birthday with banks and city offices closed. It clarifies it is not a national holiday and that public offices will be shut for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Pennsylvania
Minor Court Matters Conclude In Not Guilty Verdicts
Jury returns not guilty verdicts or costs in several cases. Emma Stephens faced charges of keeping a house of ill repute and was assessed costs. Mary Murphy found not guilty of stealing from employer Mrs Winifred Daugherty. FE Pryor acquitted of false pretenses. Cornelius Ruddy charged with felonious attempt. dispute with Patrick Kelliher over a line fence led to a confrontation with a reported shoe firing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Stephens
Mra. W
Duggan
Mary Murphy
Winifred Daugherty
Wyoming Avenue
FE. KB. Pryor
John Ferber
Cornelius Ruddy
Phelps Street
Patrick Kelliher
Kelliber
Rudd
Ruddy
Kelisher
Dunmore Borough Rally Showcases Local Candidates
A large Dunmore crowd filled Boyle's hall for a Republican rally featuring seven candidates for treasurer auditor street commissioner school director and council. Speakers W Gaylord Thomas and H C Reynolds praised local governance and Cuba policy while urging unity and active participation in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle's Hall
Louis Engle
H. F. Marshall
George MH. Jackson
Henry Webber
Harry M. Spencer
Henry Smith
W. 8. Jones
Thomas
Dunmoreans
Mr. Thomas
Dunmore
Engle
Spencer and Webber
Attorney Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds
Cuba
Spain
de Lome
Treynolds
Jones Eng
Spencer
Kellum
Powell
Bouquet social in Odd Fellows hall featured grand handkerchief march
A Thursday evening bouquet social by local young ladies filled the Odd Fellows hall. The highlight was the handkerchief grand march led by Miss Lisle Stewart and James Kearney, with music by Miss Mame Shearin and prompter Thomas Kearney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows Hall
Lisle Stewart
James Kearney
Mame Shearin
Scranton
Thomas Kearney
Lizzie Stewart
Baurah Hughes
Ellen Connelly
Hattie Brown
Maggie Kearney
Kate McNicols
Bridget Gallagher
Kitty Monahan
Celia McDonough
Mamie Walsh
Kate Walsh
Hannah Tobin
Laura Brady
Margaret Stewart
Annie Mulrane
Nellie Moran
Julia Kelly
Barbara Handley
Celia Clark
Maggie Murphy
Theresa McHale
Maggie Walsh
Mame McDonnell
Elia McDonnell
B. Newcomb
Anna McDonnell
Maggie Cauley
Annie Murray
Katie McGill
Katie Walker
Barbara Ryan
Della Dwyer
Stella Monahan
Aggie Duff
Katie Ryan
Anne Bheerin
Mamie McDonald
Mame Philbin
Lizzie Cunningham
Nellie Cunningham
Mary Tuaffey
Kathe Philbin
Maggie
Katie Devers
Mame Sample
Maggie Canion
Mame Cunion
Katie Murphy
Maggie Richards
Laura Kearns
Lizzie
Domestic dispute leaves man wounded by cooking utensil
Patrolman Bulger reports Samuel Willis suffered a deep head wound Thursday when his wife struck him with a kitchen utensil. Willis, despite bleeding, vowed to seek a warrant for arrest. Mrs. Willis may face a judicial hearing as the couple had recently separated and she allegedly took utensils from his home. Dr. J R Murphy treated the injury before Willis went to see Squire Cooney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulger
Samuel Willis
Wills
Robbery of Little Agnes Brown on Ward Street
Agnes Brown lost her purse to a quick Italian boy who snatched it from her grip on Ward street Thursday. A crowd pursued, but the suspect vanished into an alley and has not been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Brown
Ward Street
Thomas Brown
Agnes
Young Men's Institute Social in Weat Scranton Reported
James Sweeney and William Cawley attended the Young Men's Institute social in Weat Scranton that evening. Mrs. Bryan Cooney of Potter Street is very dangerously ill. Miss Lettie Hillar of New Jersey visits Miss Marie Vaness of Wil Home Street. Mrs. Thomas Dershimer has been confined to her room for days, convalescing. Frank Chamberlin has returned home after visiting friends in Wilkes-Barre. Miss Annie Williams of the North Ped called on friends in town yesterday. George Judge has been confined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sweeney
William Cawley
Young Men's Institute
Weat Sccranton
Bryan Cooney
Potter Street
Lettie Hillar
New Jersey
Marie Vaness
Wil- Home Street
Thomas Dershimer
Frank Chamberlin
Wilkes-Barre
Annie Williams
North Ped
George Judge
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South Scranton
Porewoman
Anna Dolphio
Rineveld
Germania Hall
Church of Peace
Germania
August Schimpf
A. Neals
Anna
Patrick Dolphin
Patriotic Order Sons of America
West Scranton
Henry Barnickel
John Z. Jones
W. A. Lash
David Lewis
William M. Burdon
John Gressel
Jacob Helb
Adam Danner
Order of Hibernians
Regula
Mulderiy's
Pittston Avenue
Globe Warehouse
Sumner Avenue
Brenden Cornell
Mear’s Hall
Pickwickians
Anon Broadbent
Brenden
Pickwickiana
Price Mo
West Side
Fenton
North Main Avenue
Dunmore Borough
W. Gaylord Thomas
H. C. Reynolds
Odd Fellows lHnail
Nova
E. W. Bishop
H. C. Reynolde
Thomas Hastings
Thomas McDonnell
Eddie Kearney
Nealis Connell
John Walsh
James Blanch
Michael Murray
Michael McNulty
Will Monahan
M. McNulty
James O'Hara
Frank Farrell
John Lavelle
George Walsh
Morgan Tuffey
John Farrell
Thomas Reagan
T. J. Gavin
A. J. Battle
Patrick Astor Flaherty
T. N. Biglin
Thos. Boland
Patrick Nealon
John Vaughn
James Wiggins
Michael Monahan
Christy Walsh
William Langan
Patrick Lavin
Thomas Golden
Robert Donovan
Michael Brennan
Fred William
James Scanlon
Anthony Golden
Thomas McDoennell
Johann Hoff
Afaafeafaate
Richard Stahl
Hoyt's Theatre
Hoff
Willis
Taylor
Odd Fellows' Hall
Christian Endeavor Society of
The
Presbyterian Church
Pearce
St. Mark's Church
Men's Guild
G. W. B. Allen
Drinker Street
Independent Hose Company
Anthracite Hook and Ladder Company
Keystone Hall
Independents
Peckville Hose Companies
Benjamin Jeffery
Webster Avenue
Mabel
Peter Riley
Franklin Street
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Charles Murray
Edward Murray
John Riley
R. KR. Bulgin
Kindling Wood and Carpet Cleaning CO
Dickson Avenue
Moreh
Odds and Ends
FOR
Conrad’s
DR. Shimberg
Spruce Street
Fancy Rockaways
East Rivers
Maurice River Coves
Mill Ponds
AL Pierce
Penn Ave Market
Ella
Washington CisucaLco
Washington, BD
Mra. Winslow
Brooklyn
Peter Cummings
Green Ridge
Order of Odd Fellows
M. E. Sanders
Charles Dawson
A. B. Lidstone
Asbury Quartette
Evangeline Dorsey
E W. Smith
Sanderson Avenue
Iain Paterson
N. J
James Long
Annette Clark
Pearl Lidstone
Mary Bugden
Grace Buena
Litton Perry
Mae Benedict
May Simpson
Messia
Charles Geary
Maurice Shennan
William Dunn
Fred Lidstone
John Stanton
William Patee
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