Railway Air Brake Instructions Circulated to Locomotive Crews
A circulated set of air brake operation instructions for Lackawanna railroad cars, approved by Westinghouse and adopted by several railroads, details procedures for testing brakes, handling air lines, coupling, and signaling. It covers engine crew duties, car inspector roles, rear brakeman responsibilities, and specific test steps from yard to rear of train, aiming to ensure safe brake application and release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna
Westinghouse
Mrakereti
Eyn
Angienen
Miakemes
Baemenan
Mike Aeredoe
Socom
Sme
Chirieapootor
Cas
Maryly
Ipapee
Dsepeytor
Enginman
Wells First Guest to Register at Hotel Jermyn
F A Wells of New York visited this city and recalled a past event at Hotel Jermyn during its opening. He was the first to sign the new register, a honor noted by John Jermyn and Mr Goodsfrey, until Wells was asked to re register after another man had written above him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Wells
New York
Duay
Mr Welle
Acene
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway
Central Railroad
New Jersey
Lackawanna
Jermyn
Wells
D. L. W. Board for Today Schedule Fragment
The readable D L W board lists times and names for Wednesday February 15 and Thursday February 14 with entries such as Wiel Cate Lost8 yom Tom Thom 5 Wy pm and Wild Cats times 11.90 pm amid scattered initials and partial names. The fragmentary schedule includes several 4 am to 2 pm time slots and mentions local figures like John Tlennigan A. Ketcham and W. Mallet in unclear roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiel Cate
Yom
Tom
Thom
G. Hesmut
Rua
Wild Cats
John Tlennigan
Fain
Nendolph
Caner Tnit
County
Peon Wally
A. Ketcham
Larkin
If Nayman
Felligans
Loudican
W. Mallet
Oy J
Fragmented OCR transit schedule fragment with names and times
A garbled list of names and times appears to describe a transit or engine schedule. Entries mention Doty Bibing Bermuts McDonnell Cayuga and various times such as 7 p m 0 a m 1 a m with engines and persons like Nichole, Ginley, Stanton, McGovern, Carrigg and others scattered throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doty
M. Bibing
J. Bermuts
Bie
Catt
P. McDonnell
Frounfolker
West
Nichole
P. Im
Caut
A. BF
Eaet
Nayug
McAlieter
Cayuga
M. OR. Molane
Ginley
Poller
Beco
Poshere
Meneery
Monun
Morphy
Eenger
Gallneyy
Sincer
Stanton
McGovern
Wild Cota
Rail officials, agents visit city. hot box delays train
P. J. O'Brien traveling car agent of the Wabash from St. Louis and Henry Allen freight agent from Cleveland called on Lackawanna officials yesterday. A hot box on coach No. 6 of the Lackawanna train caused a short delay as repair crews cooled it. The Lackawanna new car department now occupies the third floor of the First National Bank building with a refreshed office setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. O'Brien
Wabash Railroad
St. Louis
Henry Allen
Nickel Plate Railroad
Cleveland
Lackawanna Railroad
Virst National Bank
Knights of Malta lodge events and anniversaries announced
The report lists activities across several lodges including Mehevogant in Minnesota and Chester Wisconsin, with plans for appendant orders, dramatic performances, receptions, and fund drives. It notes March anniversaries, charity pledges for a Philadelphia hospital project, and celebrations of ninth and frontline anniversaries with expected attendance and food events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mehevogant
Cinehinitus Commandery
Harrelore
Chester
No. 18
Tate
Sip N.C. Miler
M. OD
Stropdvhorge
Matta
Whhespiwad
Din Kedtan Commindery
Crekaton
Minn
Eritenprike
Philadelphia
St. Duhei's Commandery
St. Peter's
Malta
Great strength of fish in motion confounds study, says amateur
An enthusiastic naturalist compares fish movement to aviation and torpedo boat testing. He cites a trout leaping at high speed, noting the fish’s delicate power and elusive mechanics defying textbook dynamics, and imagines a future true submarine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Naval Construction
Department
Carnegie Promises Donation if Tax for Library Levy Passes
From The Associated Press exclusive wire Andrew Carnegie pledges a substantial gift toward a free library in Easton contingent on residents approving an annual levy to fund the library. The offer ties a major endowment to local tax support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pres Fasten
Web. LL
Andrew Carnegie
Easton
Paity
Jury Deliberations End With Guilty Verdict Assertion
The report notes jury discussions and witnesses as police confronted Pollah locality residents. defense was by Attorney John M. Harris with Horn assisting for the prosecution. Verdicts state not guilty on the featured case. Franz Zutlinete faced robbery charges tied to an incident returning from a wedding in North Beranton with a disputed sum alleged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollah
John M. Harris
George 8
Horn
Thomas
Franz Zutlinete
Charles Alasky
North Beranton
Multiple Court Trials Highlight Assault and Liquor Case Scrapes
Oscar Hoffman faced assault and lott ery charges after a July quarrel with Joseph Niceatkiewicz. verdicts varied with Hoffman acquitted and costs assessed to the prosecutor Joseph Niesatkiewics. Joseph Usek stood before Judge Purdy for boarding-house theft allegations, with a jury acquitting him after defense asserts no payment was agreed for a young lady's board. Frank Korchmelst faced trial with Municipal League ties. attempt to pistol-point John Woelkers ended in a not guilty verdict. John G. Gilboy was tried for selling Vier without a license. testimony covered beer purchases by Kofchinski and others, leading to Gilboy’s arrest and resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Hoffman
Joseph Niceatkiewicz
Joseph Niesatkiewics
M. F. Conry
Enq
Joseph Usek
Priceburg
Purdy
Charles Fordonek
Fordetski
Costa
J. B. Watkins
Useh
Grimmer
Commonwealth
Frank Korchmelst
Municipal League
John Woelkers
Toth Grties
The
Hari
Attieney Grimmer
Boers & Grambs
Woeelkers Will Veiy
John G. Gilboy
Gelling Vier
Robert Wilson
League
F. L. Hitchcock
James Goariner Sanderson
Tred BF. Meera
Gilhoy
Lacka- Win Avenue
Aldermns
Appointment of Election Officers to Fill District Vacancies
The court yesterday named several election officers to fill vacancies caused by removals and disqualifications. Thomas Kenny was appointed judge of election for the Fourth District of Fell Township. John Killrain became minority Inspector of Nineteenth Ward, Second District. A. Morgan was named judge of election for the Third Ward, Fourth District, Carbon Dale. Patrick Dougherty was appointed judge of election for the Second District of Pell Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kenny
Tolh
Fell Township
James Curley
John Killrain
Nineteenth Ward
Vackney Caus
Adam Killram
A. Morgan
Third Ward
Carbondale
B. A. Morgan
Patrick Dougherty
Pell Township
Thomas Kennedy
Attorney Pitchey Files Trespass Suit Over Damaged Property
Attorney Charles Pitchey sues James T. Kearney in a trespass action filed yesterday. Pitchey owns a Garfield avenue double dwelling damaged by Kearney's barn built close to his house. He seeks damages for property injury and alleges negligent maintenance makes the home almost uninhabitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles BR. Pitchey
Pheintitiy
James T. Kearney
Jackson Street
Pitcher
Garfield Avenue
Kearney
Malwith
Morris divorce suit filed by Lydia Morris
Lydia Morris through attorney James J. O Malley began a divorce action against William Morris yesterday. They reside in Olympd and Merceds, and Morris works in the Hills. The couple wed April 6 19xx and lived together until February when Morris allegedly forced her to leave home due to brutality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Morris
James J. O'Malley
Willian Morris
Olyphant
Mercds
Coupse
Wat
Alis
Morris
Hue- Lond
Court House News Notes
The Elmhurst polling place was moved to the office building on Front Street as ordered by the court. Coplinton was convicted of unlawful relations with Miss Hegin. Donahoe and Moyle sue Scranton for $ Sakao on work along North Main Avenue Providence Road and Philo. Attachments issued in the death case of Nicholas Glenn for Frank Shannon and Win Douglas and in the Stephen Gilby case for Dr. John B. Niles who failed to appear as a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmhurst
Japanese assent on Pelin Shan Hei Kuan railroad handover
Exclusive reports from Berlin dated February 18 state Field Marshal Gout Von Walderece telegraphs from Pekin that Japan has agreed to surrender the Pelin Shan Hei Kuann railroad to the Dritiol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem
Berlin
Gout von Walderece
Pekin
Sys
Pelin-Shan Hei Kuan
Dritiol
Coke and Charcoal Use in Iron making and coal economy
The article explains coke production by burning coal in ovens for about thirty six hours removing volatile matter to leave porous gray coke. Coke serves welding heat in iron manufacture and as a cheaper by product for gas furnaces. It contrasts with charcoal and anthracite and notes Kansas coal and African coal markets as price and supply factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Swenson
Wilkes-Varroe
Boston Gas Company
Boston and Maine Railroad
Cas Company
Uae
Colorado
Evstern
Kansas
Lurene
Remarkable Nerve Pills Praised by Corfu Doctor
Dr J W Bates of Corfu New York reports a striking case showing Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills curing a nervous disorder believed fatal after two years of treatment by two physicians. A young woman recovered health gained weight and avoided further seizures after four pills daily. Portrait and signature appear on every box Price eight for box six for $2 60 Buffalo New York manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bates
Corfu
N. Y
A. W Chase
Dr. Chase
A. W. Chase
The
Fir, A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, N.Y
Fancy fabrics and patterns in new textile display
The page highlights imported Mouseline de Soie tissues with embroidered stripes in fifteen shades, embroidered Swiss scores with dots and stripes, a silk striped novelty gingham in pink blue helio red, and Mercerized ginghams in new designs. Also listed are Chevots resembling Mohair Brilliantine, Batiste Brilliantine, Chambray in plain colors, Scotch Corded Ginghams and plain Swiss with silk embroidered dots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batiste
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News OF the Labor World
Lackawana Road
T. & Liew
M. J. Cunteld
Knights OF Malta
Library For
George 8. Purdy
Baelifew
Scranton Famael M. Miller
Motonson Howe Klamwr
Court House
New York Tribune
NEW York Hotels
Westminster Hotel
Blateenth Bt
Irving Place
Nyork
L D. Crawford
Victoria Broadway
Sid Ave
27Th Street
Kentee
Clase Vnalite
Wanamekers
Cooper's
Albert Corith BT. & University
Broadway
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Connelly & Wallace
France
Scotland
Ireland
Switzerland
Belgium
Germany
America
Archane
Minerva
Connolly & Wallace
Union College
Conrad
Chicago & North-Western Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago
Wing Si
Cincinnati
Densten
Sprus
Tempe Court
Scranson PA
Willians& McAnusty
Wyoming Avenue
Moosic Powder CO
Scranton, PA
Laplin
Rand Powder Co.'s
Repaune Chemical Co
Exrto' Ives
Pilsner
Suranton, PA
DENS
C&n
Washington Ave
Henry Belin, JR
Wyoming
Dupont
Alining, Blaxting, Sporting, Smokeless
Repauno Chemical Company
Bell Building
Scranton
THOR
FORD
Smith & Bon War
Mulligan
Mymouth
Wilkes
Barre
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