Burke Bros Secure Major NY Central Contract in Fall Brook Work
Turke Bros, Scranton builders, win a $150000 contract for the Fall Brook section of the Pennsylvania division of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad. Up to 500 workers, mainly Scranton laborers, will be employed on blasting, rock work, grading, and bridge building starting soon near Williamsport. The Falls Brook and Keach Creek lines form a joint Central branch, spanning 50 to 60 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tturke Bros
New York Central and
Hudgson River Railroad Company
Fall Brook
Pennsylvania
Burke Bros
Scrantonians
Messrs. Burke
Newark
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New York
Scranton
Williamsport
Central
Keach Creek
The
Valles
Colley Appointed New Train Dispatcher in Scranton
Charlee F. Colley, long time dispatcher, succeeds Rod Wrist as chief train dispatcher for the Lackawanna in Scranton. Wrist returns to New York Central. Colley has worked for the Lackawanna since 1899 after stints with the Erie and Baltimore and Ohio Railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central and
Hudson River
Charles F. Colley
E. J. Wright
Lackawanna
Rod. Wrist
Lackawanna Railred
New York Central Railroad
Charlee F. Colley
Scranton
Ho Wright
Eltet Trale
Schevier
Bebo
Charles PF
Tulles
Teom Diepateher
Erie and
Baltimore and Ohio Railroude
Delegates Meet for Lehigh Valley Stationary Firemen
About one hundred delegates from twenty locals of the stationary firemen of Luzerne and Lackawanna counties met at Mallex's Hall in North Scranton on a Sunday afternoon. W. Maxter of Scranton called the meeting to order and temporary officers were chosen, with James Mullagher of Kingston as secretary and J. ed Gerrits of Pittston as sergeant at arms. A committee was named to report on interference by mine workers district officials, while district officers for the year were announced including President W. Baxter of Beranton Local MO and Vice President James Mullary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeiwawanna
Luzerne
Mallex
North Scranton
W. Maxter
Channon
James Mullagher
Kingston
J. Ed. Gerrits
Pittston
Serpeant-At
James Crimes
Midmonuth
Curtl
Nanticoke
L. Lewis
Soeranton
J. J. Coprigan
Wilkes-Barre
Morton
Chigo
District Lo
W. Baxter
Beranton
Jamneg Mullarhey
J, Tserrity
Pitteton
Eczema Relief Claim for Forty Years with Chase Ointment
An excerpt touts Dr. A. W. Chase's Ointment as a cure for chronic eczema and skin diseases. A testimonial from Jas. J. Brown praises relief after many failed cures and reports improvement after applying the ointment, noting piles also improved. The letter claims wide dealer availability of the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
As. J
St. Gnace, Gan
Chase
Jas. J, Brown
Convention Set for Plymouth March 10
Geant at arms Mr Bagley of Boran ton Local 50 announced the next convention will be held in Plymouth on March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geant-At-Arms
Mr. Bagley
Boranton
Plymouth
City bakers form permanent organization at Workingman’s Hall
A Sunday meeting of local bakers at Workingman’s Hall established a permanent group. A second gathering is planned for next Saturday at Carpenter’s Hall to discuss a wage scale and hours constituting a day’s work. Officers elected include John P. Nallin president, Charles Mundy vice president, Peter F. Wynne financial secretary, Charles Kitne corresponding secretary, and Theodore Hettler secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workingman's Hall
Carpenter's Hall
John P. Nallin
Lackawanhal Steam Bakery
Charles Mundy
Peter F. Wynne
Lackawanna Bakery
Charles Kitne
Schewer's Bakery
Theodore Hettler
The
D L W Board Schedule For Today And Tomorrow
The D L W board lists train crews and assignments for Monday February 11 and Tuesday February 12. Names include George Burl, Swarta, Van Wonder, Gilligan, Carmody, Hartholomews men, Bush hart, Finnerty, Steven, Wallace, Devine's men, McDonnell, Prousfelker, Doherty's men, McAllister, Cayuga, Gilliley, Puller, Secor, Fisher, Moser, Morphy, Lamping, Gafloen, Kluger Wild Ap, Stanton, Mothowan, Cam, Cortmory, P F Mollen, Masters, James Cartiay, Nuxter, Mageertyy, Wirggelew, Hartoleuee, Loughner, Samault, plus conductor notes and trainmaster calls for Feb 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
BE. van Wonder
Gilligan
M. Carmody
Hartholomews
J. Bushhart
Gow. Ti
WM Finnerty
Variely
Costello
M. Hallett
J Mirray
Bartholomew’s Hen
Suminila
Rte
McDonnell
George Prousfelker
H. Doherty
I McAllister
Caruce
M. BR
Mebane
Cayuga
Gltiley
Puller
Secor
Fisher A
Moser
Monat
Morphy
Lamping
A. T
Gafloen
A. m. Kluger
Stanton
W Cortmory
Mollen
A.m
D. Ko Masters
Io. We Pitepateioks Pha. Wa, Ta Ballet, With M. 4 . Heruigan
Ap. m
James Cartiay
Totthe
J. Nuxter
Do Poo
PD. Mageertyy
P. mm
Wirggelew
Railroad officials visit and new switch engines in service
Chief Magineer W. K. McFarrin of the Lackawanna and John E. Welsh of the Ontario and Western were in town yesterday. Two new Lackawanna switch engines built by Dickson Manufacturing are in service and satisfactory. Lackawanna secures rooms of the Para Griffin post in the First National Bank building for the car accountants department after a recent fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. McFarrin
Lackawanna Railroad
John E. Welsh
Ontario and Western Railroad
Carbondale
L.T. Canfield
Dayton
T. E. Clarke
Hy. M. Rine
Linka- Wanda
Syracuse
Lackawanna Company
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Para Griffin Post
Grand Army of the Republic
First National Bank
Lackawanna Railroad Company
Car Accountants’ Department
Henwood
Pew
Meetings Across Mills Fuel Union Activity and Plans
Representatives from multiple local mills met at Carpenter's hall to discuss the current situation. A committee will travel to Paterson New Jersey to compare wage scales with Jersey silk mill workers and report back. Several mill strikers joined unions, and additional meetings were held or planned across Minewoka and Lewnardt halls for North Scranton Bliss and Sanquoit workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Mills
Carpenter's Hall
Paterson
N. J
Jersey
Valentine Bliss
Danmere Mill
Rellling
Avid & Schoen
Petersburg Nant
Carpenters Hall
Flaherty
George Cothier
Callers's Hall
Minewoka
Harvey Mill
Carpenter Hall
Sanquoit
Eppstein’s Case to be Pushed in Court
Chief Robling informed the court that Henry Eppstein, held on burglary or larceny charges, may be sentenced without a new trial. He faces potential harsher punishment if convicted of burglary. Eppstein is in custody at police headquarters with bail listed as 00. Police suspect an accomplice. a hurried call to his mother is cited as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Eppstein
Eppstein
Cleaning Up the Ruins After Recent Fire
Force of men at work at the scene in the three hundred block of Lacka wanna avenue and the narrow lane behind it. Scores of workers labored throughout yesterday amid debris and smoke as salvage operations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
Calarh
Chine
Fire Ruins and Cleanup Sweep Through City Avenues
After a major blaze, crews haul away debris and clear thick ice like tee along the avenue near Wyo ming corner. The street commissioner orders daylong work to remove rubble and restore telegraph and electric poles while renovations proceed and sections become unsafe for travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Cartera
Henwood
Golden Gate Special Pullman Tour Heads California
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a February 1 departure from New York and Philadelphia for a California round trip on the Golden Gate Special. The all-Pullman line travels to California and returns by March 20 with hotels en route and full expenses included at 450 dollars except 445 from Pittsburgh. Agents in New York Brooklyn Newark Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh and Philadelphia available for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
California
New York
Philladelphia
Golden Gate
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Broadway
Court Street
Brooklyn
Newark
N. J
B. Courlaender, Jr
Baltimore District
Baltimore
Colin Studds
Southeastern District
Washington, D
Thomas J
Krause's Headache Capsules Promise Quick Relief
An ad notes headaches arise from poor ventilation, overindulgence, inactivity, mental strain, or malaria. Krause's Headache Capsules are claimed to quickly cure severe cases and leave the head clear. Price 2hc, sold by Matthews Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
Matthews Bros
Steam Heating and Plumbing P F and M T Howley
Local repair firm P F and M T Howley operates from 231 Wyoming Ave offering steam heating and plumbing services in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Southern Pacific Sunset Limited Promises Low Rates and Luxuries
The Sunset Limited, part of the Southern Pacific system, touts peerless equipment, service, and cuisine on its three routes. Pamphlets and timetables offer information, with low rates, sleeping car tickets, and baggage checked, via the Southern Pacific Company at 107% Avenue, Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Southern Pacific
Sunset Limited
LEN Pacific CO
Ode
Phie
Also Mentioned on This Page
News OF the Labor World
Burke Brothers
Sieet
St. Ignace, Mich
Dr. Chase
So Conte
Dr. A. W. Chase
Medicase Co
Wild Cats
George Burl
T Swarta
AL Hartoleuee
MM. Loughner
Mill Girls
Duffy
Monterus Hospital
Frederick
Duffy Malt Whiskey CO
H. P. Fahrney
M.D
Mercy Hospttal
Reece Fischer
St. Joseph's Hospital
Rats
Walnut St
Reading Pa
Newby
M. D
Eason Hospital
Easton
N. D, Michler
Duffy's Pure
Uffy
Mother Hieronymo
Rochester
N. Y
Dupfy Malt Whiskey CO
N.Y
Earth
NEW York Hotels
Westminster Hotel Cor
Gixternth Bt
Irving Place
J. D. Crawford
Victoria Broadway
Sth Ave
27Th Street
Agere
Atl
Stee Ama
Wanamakers
Siegel Cooper's
HOTEL
Albert
Corith ST. & University
Westauran Rooms
Baeckcaon
Connollyznn Wallace
Scranton’s Shopping Center
of & T
Connolly & Wallace Price
Connolly & Wallace
Wastinaton ‘Avenue
Union College
Lackawanna Ave
Conrad
Chicago North-Western Railway
Overland Limited
Chicago
Chicago-Union Pacific
North-Western Line
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Pacific Express
Fittebury
Washington
Banton
Huparion M
Densten
St. Lempe
Purk Bundias Soranson PA
Lace
Williatsis& McAnusty
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton, FA
Laplin & Rand Powder Co
Repaune Chemical Co
Pilsner
W.sinth Street
Scranton, PA
Horey & Brooks
Washington Ave
Henry Belin, JR
Duponts
Sporting
Smokeless
Mepaupo Chemical Company
Cornwell Building
Thos, Word
John W. Smith
Bon W. K. Mulligan
Pitteten Oye
Plymenth
Wilkes Barre
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