Board changes at D. L. & W. and Erie rail lines
Vice President Edwin R. Holden will sever his connection with the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Company. J. M. Davis is named superintendent and J. E. Hood roadmaster of the Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad. The New York Engineering and Mining Journal notes a quiet hard coal market with fluctuating demand and improving European shipments. Prices for anthracite falter in New York while domestic demand shows mixed strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin R. Holden
D., L. & W. Company
J. M. Davis
J. E. Hood
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad
New York Engineering and Mining Journal
Chicago
Inland Pointe
Ofaer
Germany
Fehuylkill
Menilie
New York
Firoken
Ome
Etove
Hymut
Th L W Beards Today Report
The schedule lists trains and engineers for the Th, L. W. line with service notes for multiple depots. Entries include Mendis Fel 29900 SUMMITS and various engine assignments such as 2 engines for J EK Mastera Tym, and 2 engines for O Randolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. & W. Beard
Mendis
Woa. m
J. EK. Mastera
Tym
O. Randolph
Oy. Om
F. Custer
Holden to resign from Delaware Lackawanna and Western
The Philadelphia Press reports Vice President Edwin R. Holden will sever ties March 1 with the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad after submitting his resignation to the board. Samuel Sloan retired the presidency. William H. Truesdale was elected to succeed him and has improved policy. Holden oversaw anthracite coal trade and output, which often exceeded allotments, with prior era seen as pushing coal to avoid large stock and hurt prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin R. Holden
Delaware, Lackawanna and Weenera Railroad Company
Philadelphia Press
Samuel Slain
William H. Truesdale
Holden
Truesdale
Aystem
Delaware
Lackawannia
Western
Railway and bridge work update with new staff
On February 20 the Lockewanna road begins repairs with five new engines intended for freight and passenger service. J M Davis named superintendent of the Ite and Wyoming Valley railroad and J F E Plow as roadmaster, both Western men. Travis formerly supervised a Northern division from St Paul. Delaware and Hudson expansion at Archhard started Friday, with tinder arrival and a fifty six by twenty eight feet addition to be fitted with updated machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockewanna
J. M. Davis
Ite and
Wyoming Valley Railroad
J. FE
St. Paul, Minn
Brealor
Delaware and Hudson Company
Archhard
Scranton to Host Underground Conduit and Telephone Pact
City approves a major ordinance allowing the Lackawanna Telephone Co to install underground conduits along Washington, Linden, Franklin and related streets. The company must restore disturbed streets, provide free municipal telephones, pay a city franchise tax, and post a bond before work starts.
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Ity
Bald
O Avenue
Bald Company
Getober
Lackiawarina Avenue
Washneton Avenue
Chr Street
Byres Street
Washington Avenue
Franklin Avenue
Linden Street
Penn Avenue
Wyoming Avenue
Lickawarne Avenue
Beminton
Senuton
Eren Bite
Gay Co Peting Company
Avo
Lereef
Seid Company
Cits
Condithonnet
Sade Lackawanna Telephone Company
Tisolin
Scranton
Council Debates Water Rates Reconsideration and Amendments
Select Councilman Finn moves to reconsider Chittenden amendments to the water rates ordinance and introduces substitute terms for tiered charges. The ordinance enacts penalties of 50 dollars for overcharges, with proceeds split between the city and informant. Other measures include three electric lights in the Tenth ward and a fire alarm box at Washington and Electric avenues with 125 dollars funded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Select
Finn
Select Council
Mr. Chittenden
Chittenden
Tenth Ward
McCann
Wagner
Washington and
Electric Avenues
Notable Burglary Case Yields Lighter Sentence for Courtright
Frank Courtright of the Crow Gang pleads guilty to burglary with John Crow and James Salmon. Judge Edwards spares him three years six months, citing a lighter record and willingness to turn state’s evidence. Other defendants face varied sentences as not guilty verdicts are returned in several cases. Weather records note an unusually mild February day with springlike warmth and talk of a coming storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Courtright
Crow Gang
William F. May
John Crow
James Salmon
Shamokin
Edwards
Eastern Penitentiary
Courtright
Willie Williams
Priceburg
Huntingdon Reformatory
Carbondale
Antonio Musser
John McGowan
Glen Mills
McClure
John Stancosky
Jessup
John Kowhosky
John Petritus
Peter Pollaski
John Demko
Winton
Anthony
Joseph Zuliski
John Gilinski
Olyphant
A. Morrison
Scott Township
John Mulley
Liasie Horn
John Scalgo
Stephen A. Gilby
Destora
Petition seeks vacancy in Third district judge of election
W W Ruane and others through attorneys filed a petition in Prothonotary John Copeland's office claiming Thomas J Gerrity who was elected judge of election for the Third district of the Seventh ward on Feb 21 1899 now appears as a candidate for register of voters in the same district and asking that the office be declared vacant Judge Edwards granted a rule returnable Wednesday morning at o o clock to compel Gerrity to show cause why a vacancy should not be declared in the office of judge of election in the Third district of the Seventh ward
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Ruane
M. W. Noone
Hugh Collins
John Noone
David Powell
Michael Dougherty
Cornelius Rudry
Cawley and Shean
John Copeland
Thomas J. Gerrity
Seventh Ward
Edwards
Gerrity
Curtis v Curtis Divorce Case Heard in Lackawanna Raid Evidence
Judge Archbald heard Saturday morning testimony in the libellant Alfred Curtis versus Eunice B Curtis divorce. Chief Robling testified that Mrs Curtis was among inmates at a Lackawanna avenue establishment raided by police on December 14. Married December 23, 1891, the couple lived apart recently due to her alleged nights out and neglect of home. Curtis’s petition rests on these grounds. Attorney L P Wedeman represented Curtis. there was no appearance for Eunice Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Alfred (. Curtis
Eunice B. Curtis
L. P. Wedeman
Curtis
Almost Spring Warmth Follows February Brief Thaw
Mild weather dominated yesterday with conditions closer to spring than February. The day felt like mid April as temperatures rose despite winter remnants.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Through Pure Blood
In a period advertisement style, testimonials claim Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood to prevent illness and strengthen vigor. A Pennsylvania father and a Connecticut resident credit it with improving health and nerves, asserting consistent daily work and improved mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Josie Eaton
Stafford Springs
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W. Beard
Peckins
Pussers
A. Am
Outth
MecGovern
Wildcats
Atlantis
Ptca Asses A Caste
Sald Company
M. J. Norton
Norton
California
Baingie
Tate Savery Chalteneay Bos
ADO
Guss
Uonte
Davidow Bros
Lackawanna Ava
Old Dominion
Norfolk
Old Point Comfort
Richmond
Washington
Wee Resorts
Virginia
North Carolin
OLD Dominion Steamship CO
North River
H. B. Walker
J. J. Brown
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Connolly & Wallace
Snow
Él Grocers
THE
Weston Mill CO
Carbondale, Olyphant
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Scranton and
Wilkes Barre
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Mount Pleasant Coal
Connell Building
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Dre F.zua
Mirocelw & Ririgtare
Tak
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
China
Japan
Third National Bank
United States
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H., Peck
Densten
Sprusa St. Toole Court Building
NERVO
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
MOGS
Ader CO
Kooms
Laplin & Rand Powder Co
Repauno Chemical Co
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