Industrial Mine Strike Ends After Yardage Error Corrected
In the Manville mine the No 3 vein dispute among miners employed by Delaware, Lackawanna and Western and Delaware and Ludeon companies ended amicably. An overpayment error in yardage on December wages caused a temporary walkout but officials corrected the miscalculation and workers returned to duty. John E Walsh appointed to conductors' orders. Superintendent Loomis comments on strike talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loomis
John E. Walsh
Manville
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Delaware and Ludeon
Strike talk in Scranton faces LDW weakness
Superintendent Loomis of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western coal department tells a Tribune man that despite rumors a nationwide strike would cause hardship in Scranton the company pays thousands to its employees and prefers dialogue over stoppages he says workers may meet with him to air grievances and seek fair treatment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loomis
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coal Department
Tribune
Delaware, Lackawanna and Wester Company
Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Resignation of NY Ontario and Western official prompts promotion
T F Fittcroft division freight and passenger agent for the New York Ontario and Western company in this city has resigned after a period of ill health. John E Walsh, formerly Fittcroft’s chief clerk, succeeds him as traveling passenger and freight agent and has performed duties during the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Fittcroft
New York, Ontario and Western Company
John E. Walsh
Scranton Street
Fiitcroft
Passnger
Flitcroft
Walsh
New Yards Signal Code Set for March 1 In Railroad Circular
General Superintendent E G Russell issues a circular detailing the new rail signals to replace prevent lamp and hand signals. Signals include a lamp across track to stop a lamp in circle to move back a lamp horizontal in circle to apply brakes and others to move ahead or release brakes. Hand flags and lamps convey the same meanings. Employees are urged to study the signals to ensure universal understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Russell
Laviawanna
Superintendent Orders Conductors On Reworing Boxes
Superintendent A C Salisbury directs conductors to complete Form M reports for every hot hex, ensure reports are left with the tar inspector, and apply the form to all cases. A lost ride ticket No 277 between Scranton and Petersburg under Henry Berzer is to be returned if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Salisbury
Canfield
Henry Berzer
Scranton
Petersburg
Lackawanna Conductor Time Extension and Stopover Authority
General Passenger Agent T. W. Lee and the Lackawanna system grant conductors and division agents authority to extend ticket time limits and approve stopover privileges by endorsing back of local tickets on through tickets. Signatories include George W. Hayler and Wm. Brayton among others. the power covers points on the line and applies to editorial tickets Form AT1 for W. B. Hunter. conductors to govern accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Lee
New York
Lackawanna
George W. Hayler
P. Fox
Ww. c Brayton
H. J. Ball
W. Bb. Hunter
Pitane
President Truesdale Issues Conductor Notice for March 26
President Truesdale issues a notice to conductors dated March 26. The document also references annual passes for 1900 with a note about limitations stating not good east of a specified line.
Clause amends train pass honor rules for Nos. 2 and 26
The amendment allows conductors to honor annual passes on trains numbered 2 and 26 with Port Morris excluded except on trains numbered below 25. W. H. Truesdale, President.
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Port Morris
W. H. Truesdale
Seasonal pay cut to machinists at Lrelware shops
Winter hours reduced at Lrelware Lackawanna and Western shops affect only machinists for now. Short days prompt earlier darkness interference, with plans for possible general extension of hours if repair demand grows. Lighting may switch to electric to support longer shifts during winter.
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Lrelware
Lackawanna
Local Union No 92 Organized In City
Local union No 92 of the National Association of Steam and Hot Water Fitters and a helpers was organized in this city. On Thursday night officers were installed by A. W. Marseilles of Buffalo New York. Officers installed were President G. E. Bull vice president William Cronk secretary S P Coffee treasurer James Nealon Inspector HB OR Heoga trustees J J Brown Lb I Gardner and C H Roosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Steam and Hot Water Fitters
A. W. Marseilles
Buffalo
N. Y
G. E. Bull
William Cronk
P. Coffee
James Nealon
HB. OR. Heoga
J. J. Brown
Lb. I. Gardner
C. H. Roosa
Delaware Lackawanna and Western Board Makes Day Schedule
The document lists the January 6 timetable for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railboard. It outlines WILDCATS SOUTH and NORTH shifts with crew duties, train names, engine assignments, and passenger engine runs. Specific names like Ennis Hammitt Van Lett McDonnell Hennigan and others appear with time blocks such as 1a m 3p m and 6p m, plus references to Bartholemew’s men and Finnerty.
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M—J. Ennis
A. G. Hammitt
A. Hophine
Mon
Fay
W. McAlister
Lawlow
Lan M—K. van Flett
Mc. van Lett
Hota
Milk V
M—M. Hennigan
Community notices from Pittston district church and social events
Mrs FE Ketcham of Pittston visits daughter Mrs 4 A Wilcox. Reverend Bramill of Mountain Top to preach at Presbyterian Sunday services. Mr and Mrs CC W Rholes welcome a new baby girl. Knedler attends many sick residents. Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at Mrs S G Riels. Miss Jennie Dunning returned from Scranton. Mrs Bertha Jhimes hosted Peckville visitors. Bertha Jenkins to Florida with Plainfiota party. The Nagley family visited Eranton. Public health measures curb diphtheria spread. Arren Buckingham and Ines Blewsine hosted Sunday school classes with games and refreshments.
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FE. Ketcham
Pittston
A. Wilcox
Robert Bramill
Mountain Top
Presbyterian Church
CC. W. Rholes
Pr. Knedler
Ladies’ Aid Society
8. G. Riel
Jennie Dunning
Scranton
Bertha Jhimes
Peckville
Bertha Jenkins
Florida
Plainflota
Andrew Nagley
Katie
Eranton
Board of Health
Arren Buckingham
Ines Blezsine
Schoel
Mra
Buckingham
Tuckingham
Mesars
Park Evans
Fuller Evans
Charlie New
Walter Fae
Charles Jenny
Louis Fhinmiston
Charred Gewards
Willem Trieble
Wayne Wilcox
Bait Aten
Mies
Local Society Names Read in Brief Notices
Staunton, Blanche Wheeler, Je Ser ley, Bertha Hamiston, Gern New, Lena Jenkins and Jiesele Fuckingham appear in a string of brief notices. The fragment lists several individuals likely tied to a community or social item in the era’s column.
Public duty and moral obligation in Anglo society
The text contrasts mental attitude development in England and America, noting England preserves older military era traditions that value responsibility over business or policy eminence. It hopes for a future shift from legality to moral obligation guiding public affairs as society evolves across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fingland
America
England
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Truesdale
Shert
Steam Fitters Union
D., L. & W. Board For Today
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board
Wildcats, South
Rerth
G. Freunfesker
Thyw
South
H. Bueh
Finnerty
Pullers
A. m
Peckins
south—Houser
South— Moran
M. Murphy
Ppm
C. Cawley
Wiidener
McGovern
Wildcats
NORTH
Ham
Castnorum
C. Wingsles
Ha.m
J. O'Mara
Elmhurst
Hood
Mary A. Clark
Wimington, Vt
Daly
Karen Parila
Piegiene
Externacura
Boston
Cairese
Baltimore, Md
Natty
The
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Wisket Harra
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Asda
the Scranton Bedding Company
Connollyana Wallace
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Connolly & Wallace
Washington
East Mountain Lithia
Joseph Ross
Omce
West Leckavanes Avenue
Blephone
Third National Bank
United States
Capital
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Weston Mill CO
Carbondale, Olyphant
Mount Pleasant Coal
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Wultesers
Williams &Vanulty
Wyoming Avenue
Ommnsons
Pilsner
W. Wits Street
Denften
Seryee
Seranon
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
Laplin & Rand Powder Co
Repauno Chemical Co
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