Truesdale Seen as West Leader for Lackawanna Line
The Chicago Times Herald survey praises W A Truesdale new president of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad as a gifted financier and traffic expert. It traces his career from western auditor roles through freight and operating leadership at multiple lines, noting his conservatism and growing influence in Chicago.
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W. A. Truesdale
Delaware, Lackkawanak and Western Railroad
West
Earl
Chicago-Times Herald
Theedale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Sloan
Lackawanna
Trent
Himell
Truesdale
Vandalia Eystem
Traffe Manger
Omaha Road
Ahm
Great West
Minneapolis
S. Louis
Chicago
Rock Island and Pacific
Rock Island
Mines Inspector Davies Reports 1998 Summary and Accidents
Mine Inspector Davies submits the 1998 report noting 1M committees in the year, 33 fewer than 1997, and 179,600 tons mined per life lost. Totals include 5,550,480 tons produced, 4,779,098 railroad coal shipments, 110,488 local sales, and 1,503 horses and mules. Fatal accidents total 22, non fatal 72, with causes including falls, powder explosions, cave-ins, and machinery.
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Davies
Hagleton
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Domentic
Will of Father Finnen Probed. Priests Named Executors
The will of the late Rev. John Finnen was probated in Wilkes-Barre. It provides for a $10 gift to the parochial school at St. John’s in Pittston, funds to be invested for school needs, and annual instruction for parishioner children. It also bequeaths sums to St Agnes Hospital Philadelphia Mercy Hospital Wilkes-Barre and various charities, with residuary estate to the Bishop of Scranton for masses and charities. Executors named are Rt. Rev. M. J. Hoban Paul Bohan and M. W. Mor ria.
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Jersey
Easton
Vincent
Enterprise
Shamokin
Jermyn
Chicago
St Paul
Minneapolis
Cipada
J.C
James
East Market Street
Wilkes-Barre
Lehigh Valley
John Finnen
Register
United States
St. John's Reminin Catholic Church
Pittston
Scranton
Euld
St. Agnes Hospital
Philadelphia
Mércy Hospital
Wilkes
Harre
St. John Evangelist Church
Pittetan
St. John's Poarish
Exeter
Jozeph
Foundling Home
Jtem
Bridget McDonough
Boarding House Fire Claims Two Women In Chicago
Two women died in a boarding house fire at 300 Michigan Avenue as they attempted to escape by leaping from a third story window. Theresa O Boyle and Josephine Wright suffered internal and broken injuries, while Grace Rockwell and Cecil I Garrett were rescued unconscious by firemen. several other boarders were forced to jump to save their lives.
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Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Theresa O'Boyle
Josephine Wright
Grace Rockwell
Cecil I. Garrett
Election Day at Camp MacKenzie Scranton vote tallied
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Camp MacKenzie Augusta GA February 1 reports the spring city election among regiment residents. Moir leads for mayor with 290 votes to Rocheville 31. other posts show mixed tallies. Private Obed A Michael sick but improving while tents have been returned and muster rolls prepared.
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James Moir
John E. Roche
A. Michael
Scranton Tribune
Knights of Golden Eagle Grand Officers Election Totals
In Pennsylvania Knights of the Golden Eagle report Grand Chief Charles H. Wicerter of Langhorne leads with 4 595 votes and Grand View Chief John Als happeil of Philadelphia 1 655. Other officers listed include Grand High Priest D Grey Newts Audenrol 3 144 Grand Master of Records I D Barnes Philadelphia 58 Grand Keeper of Exchequer I C Gerhart Philadelphia 58 Grand Sir Hetali James M Mittenson Reading 1106 and votes for multiple trustees and guardsmen, totaling 3 051.
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Charles TH. Wicerter
Langhorne
Grand View
John Alshappeil
Philadelphia
D. Grey
Ewts
Audenrol
D. Barnes
Sas
Exchequer
C. Gerhart
Hetali—James M. Mitteinson
Reading
W. J. Morris
Allegheny
G. OC. Brahl
Milton
Bomberger
Lancaster
W. L. Jones
Portige
Pronk G. Hoffman
Harrisburg
William A. Wodusz
Charles BR. Jones
Nantitoke
J. Bitler
Thomypain
Christina
Grand
Thomas TA
Harry A. Firing, Jr
Birdsboro
Supreme Castle
F. P. Wuneicker
Allentown
Mid-Year Convention of Woman's Christian Temperance Union
The mid year session of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union is set to convene at Elm Parke Church. The gathering will discuss temperance aims and organizational plans for the coming period.
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Coming Temperance Union
Elm Parke Church
The
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Stolen Diamond Earrings Missing From Peckville Victim
Mrs. W. F. Mott of Peckville reports a 200 set of diamond earrings missing from her dressing case since Saturday. Police were notified yesterday to watch pawn shops for the missing jewelry believed taken by a sneak thief.
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W. F. Mott
Peckville
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Hazleton
TRON
Central West
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Newport News
Delaware
Pittshure Mills
Scott & Bowef
Chemists
New York
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Elmjurat
No. 7
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Cairo
Avramide
Itelf
Boston Elevated Malilway Company
Inspector of Transportation
Vin
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Father Finnen
Register of Wills
Camp M’kenzie
Moir
Roehe
Brooks
Mobinson
Widinayh
Thiowell
Jones
Rinndand
Fowler
Silth
Neale
McLean
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Shires
Quinnan
Franecots
F P. W. Stillwell
W. K. Kellar
John Hoff
Arthur Foote
Walter Gunster
Purdy
Howe
Obed
Division
Richard J. Bourke
Lackawanna County
Elm Park
Annabel M. Holvey
Mra
J. B. Downing
Re. Downing
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T. U
Newded
Mary Deopue Bright
Shady Side
CT. U
Pierce Hutler
Adournmarit
J. B. Sumner
T. In. Wark
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Halvey
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Kaya Bale
Ae Edge of Gold
Mre
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Holvey
Knights OF Golden Eagle
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Ils
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Impos
Mount Pleasant Coal
Commonwealth Building
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Dickson M'F'g
Scranton and
Wilkes-Barra Ua
General Office
Scranton, Pa
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Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Mer
Third National Bank
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William HL. Peck
Holmes
Davidow
Lackawanna Avenue
Wilton Axminster
Brussels
Dresden
Nottingham
Lackawanna Lumber CO
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
the Standard
Standard Shoe Store
Lacka, Ave
Jon Il
Phesis
Pharmacist
Spruce Street
Orrifuad
the Medicine CO
Cleveland
Wyoming
Avenus
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