Labor World reports on railroad control and coal trade
Superintendent Mitchell resigns from Lehigh Valley Railroad in Morgan aligned leadership. United Mine Workers delegates depart for Indianapolis. Freight rates from Pittsburgh to Seaboard cut Feb 1. Coal trade heavily mismanaged with rising prices, shortages, and varied regional demand. minor gains for some fuels but overall concern over future profitability and supply dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Seaboard
Lehigh Valley
Morgan
Vanderbilt
Gros
Profita
Coat Road
Sis
Lake Superior
Chicago
Wild Cats Schedule Leads Off Busy Weekend
The board lists Wild Cats East and West games across Jan 20 and 21 with numerous players including McDonnell Worfel Mallet Fitzgerald and Gilligan. A passenger engine note and conductor Rafferty deploys on Jan 21 with crew changes and train No. 20 arrival.
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Wild Cats
McDonnell
Worfel's
Mitchell resigns as Lehigh Valley division superintendent
Alexander Mitchell resigns as superintendent of the Wyoming division of the Lehigh Valley effective February 1. John M. Keith is chosen to succeed him, with Mitchell remaining connected to the company in an unspecified capacity. The change follows Mitchell’s severe injuries from last August’s railroad accident and his need for protracted rest. Keith’s successor on the Hazleton and Mahanoy division is expected to be trainmaster Gilroy.
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Alexander Mitchell
Tiis
Wyoming
Lehigh Valley
John ‘Ft. Keith
Hazleton and Mahanoy
Mitchell
Mercod
O. Eseer
Lehigh
Delano Locomotive Shops
Keith
Gilroy
Delegates Move to Indianapolis for UMW Convention
Delegates to the United Mine Workers convention at Indianapolis traveled Saturday afternoon via Delaware and Hudson to Wilkes- Barre where they connected with Pennsylvania representatives. Named attendees include John Owens Thomas Toole Robert Donovan P F O'Hara P W Ferguson Blephen McDonald John Jifr Andrews AM H Burns Martin T eowry W J Morgan Joseph Timekiey N Courtright W H Morgan T L Hayes W Thomas Tienry Collins Gerbondaie and Fieyien Treap of Olyphant.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers
Delaware and Hudson
Wilkes- Niarre
Pennsylvania
John Owens
Thomas Toole
Robert Donovan
P. F. O'Hara
P. W. Fercuson
Blephen McDonald
John J. Ifr Andrews
H. Burns
Martin T. Eowry
W. J. Morgan
Joseph T. Timekiey
N. Courtright
W. H. Morgan
T. L. Hayes
Railroads Yet to Agree on Iron Reduction Plan
The article notes that railroads have not reached a final agreement on reducing iron usage and that negotiations continue. It highlights ongoing discussions among railroad companies and officials without a definitive settlement.
Steel Freight Rate Reduction Sparks Bid to Cut Prices
Firms plan a 14 to 20 percent cut in steel and pig iron rates by direct reduction and finished iron as classification lowers. Debate raged over whether to concede while steel prices stay high. The move aims to support shipments to both coasts via Lake Erie routes and is set to take effect February 1 on domestic business, excluding prior special steel and iron rates.
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Pittebarg
Lake Fiie
Staffing Changes and Mill Contract Awards Noted
H George W. Price becomes yard master at Clark's summit replacing Joseph Mathewson who moves to Scranton. The keyser valley epic mill contract awarded to Muthering & Judge with work to start soon under Muldoon. Iron trade prospects described as generally good with firm demand for materials and railroad orders shaping prices.
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George W. Price
Clark's Summit
Joseph Mathewson
Scranton
Sullivan
Lackawanna
Sauquoit
HF. Zimmermin
Corthlund
Eplike
Keyser Valley
Muthering & Judge
Muldoon
George I. Slack
Utica
Kackawinna Railroad
Har
Wooih
Stack
Asa
1. M.ine
Gormdl
City Clerk Lavelle and Controller Howell at Odds Over Balances
Dispute centers on unexpended balances from prior years and whether the controller has transferred funds as directed. Lavelle pursues a ruling on whether to empower warrants for balances not yet transferred, while Vaughan plans to vote against the measure despite introducing it. Deputy Hartley notes activity in the controller’s space but declines to confirm transfers amid long standing clashes.
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Howell
Lavelle
Dr. W. Vieughan
Vaughan
Ark Lavelle
Hartley
Tribune
Dirk Lavelle
Hiwell
Next Season at Lake Lodore Excursions Open for 1901
The Delaware wit Hidden company announces the 1901 excursion season at Lake Lodore with brochures and engravings showing the new depot pavilion and lake scenery. A large workforce has prepared the grounds, drawing public interest. bookings have begun via TH W Croes district passenger agent of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware Wit Hidden Company
Lake Lodore
Lake Steels
TH. W. Croes
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Scranton
Delaware and Hudson Ticket
Sturges Faces Defendants Over City Asphalt Suit
The City of Beranton, B. Sturges, and other North Washington Avenue property owners face four trespass suits over asphalt paving on Railroad Avenue. Plaintiffs Mary Culpin, Marvy Dwyer, Jennie John, and A. Barnes claim the work wasn’t per contract and that assessments should not be paid. The city co-defendant argues for contract enforcement while judges Archibald and Bivens prepare to hear the week’s docket.
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Washington Avenue
Lackawanna Township
Common Pleas
City of
Beranton
BE. B. Sturges
Stukes
Biwails
Judge Rules On mandamus in Lackawanna South district vote
Judge dismisses Patrick Higgins contest over Democratic primaries in Lackawanna township South district. Board unable to count ballots at first due to disturbance. ballots later counted after notices. Nomination certificates filed list Higgins opponent details and election officers. judge orders equal division of court costs.
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Fdwanis
Patrick J. Pliggine
Election Board
South Arm
Lackawanna Township
Hieging
Thomas T. Coyne
Patrick Nell
Hiesins
Squire Neill
Tigegins
Joseph O'Brien
Mr. Martin
Dooth
Higgins
Ceotunty
Po.tower
Aba
Thomas Marvell
South district—Register of Voters
Petcy Waleht Jude
John J. Coyne
PF. O' Neill
Edwards
Twit
Beale vs Electric City firm case seeks transcript ruling
William Chaprell the treasurer of a local land and engraving campaign secures a rule for a writ of alternative mandamus to force Alderman Millett to provide a transcript of appeal in Beale versus Electric City Land and Improvement company. The rule returns January 26 and alleges repeated refusals to deliver the transcript in exchange for payment.
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Wiliam Chaprell
Kheetrieus Land
Final report on assignee of Cltleens' and Mineral Savings Bank
The auditor Charlies Ki. Daniels filed the final report on Saturday showing on November 1, 2000 the exsignee held 10 918 79 dollars and creditors were due 14 008 49 dollars.
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Charlies Ki. Daniels
Cltleens’ and Mineral Savings Bank and Trust Commany
Kemp's Mabain Promises Quick Relief from Pain
The advertisement extols Kemp's Mabain as a guaranteed cure for various ailments claiming immediate relief after the first dose. It notes a price of 20 cents and a free trial sample, urging readers to buy at all druggists.
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Driggist
Scranton Shopping Center Offers Bargain Dress Goods Sale
Colored dress goods cut to half or two thirds of regular prices. Various fabrics listed with widths around 31 inches and 45 to 54 inches, including Enneinh Suitings, Homeroute and Cheviots, and Plaid Back Suitings. Prices shown from 19 cents to 8.50 dollars per yard, with many items previously higher.
SILKS Bargains in the White Sale Highlight Velvets
Bargains on silks and velvets amid higher prices. Two lots totaling about 700 yards offer fancy silks for waists and trimmings, plain taffeta silk in large quantity, carded wash silks and embroidered velvets. Special low prices from $1.40 to $2.00 per yard, with former prices up to $7.00.
Bertha Giebenhaar seeks divorce from runaway husband
Bertha Giebenhaar files for divorce from Frederick Giebenhaar who left in spring 149. Attorney Clarence Halenting represents the petition. The couple married February 18, DRS, with presumed desertion occurring in the spring period.
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Bertha Giebenhaar
Batuniag
Prederick Giebenhaar
Clarence Halenting
Giebenhaars
Fire destroys barn at Taylor mines in Lackawanna co
Six miles were cremated Friday night by a fire which destroyed female barn and its contents at the Taylor mines of the Lackawanna company. The fire started in the hay and straw storehouse in the rear. It is thought to be arson. Taylor fire crews answered the alarm but could not save the building.
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Taylor Mines
Lackawanna Company
Taylor Fire Companies
Drama On A New York Street And A Familiar Face
A passer by notes a brief scene near a New York site linked to George Washington’s era as men unwind a cable. A man exclaims spotting Bil, signaling a reunion while a letter is exchanged and the crowd pauses.
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New York
George Washington
BNL
Jehosaphat
Joe
Will
Bill
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William Connell
Henry Belin, JR
William H. Peck
Old Dominion Line
Norfolk, Va
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Richmond, Va
Washington, D. C
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Beach Street
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H.B. Walker
Trai. Mgr
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New York, N. Y
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Scranton and Wilkes- Burra, Va
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Scranton, Pa
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Pilsner
Suranton, PA
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Penn Avenue
Brooks
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Williams& Meanusty
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Seawa Ee
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Mepicing Co
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