Industrial city fights for factory growth and jobs
Secretary Atherton of the board of trade seeks to attract a Syracuse factory to Scranton by outlining the city’s manufacturing advantages. Residents of neighboring Binghamton protest losing industries, while plans to lure more small western-area plants prompt Atherton to request detailed proposals and broader data.
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Atherton
Board of Trade
Hingharmton
Clarke Cut Glass
Binghamton
Panera
Syracuse
Scranton
Reid
Cleveland
Towitling
Delaware-Lackawanna and Western Crew Update for July 19
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad board lists daily assignments for July 19 and 20 detailing Wild Cats South and North crews, passenger engine, and Brakemen needs. Notable names include Teeking, Hallett, Wallin, McCont, Pit, Tardolomew, Melone, Dowiliean, and Finnerty among others.
United Mine Workers Call Convention in Hazleton
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers calls an op convention of the anthracite mirrors in Hazleton on AVenat to plan a joint conference of operators and miners for wage readjustment. Secretaries are asked to convene meetings to select delegates in a national move expected to attract wide interest.
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John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Hazleton
Avenat
Epiclal
Anthracite market steady as shipments curb surpluses
The July note from the Anthracite Coal Operators Association reports little change in market conditions. Shipments westward prevented large surpluses at tide points, while the New England market showed some demand and firmer prices. Buyers sought contracts for future delivery at current prices, as larger firms resist concessions, though small firms sign many contracts, likely influencing prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fale
Interstate rail car coupler rule nears enforcement date
The Interstate Commerce Commission and couriters set a firm deadline for railroad car coupler equipment, expiring next month. Railroads strive to comply as the export market for American couplers is uneven, with Mexico and Russia showing adoption while Europe lags. The tin plate industry employs about 17,000 people as the Kansas City outfit avoids commenting on a debated issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Couriters
Miilroads
Europe
Mexico
Russia
Kansas City
Mason’s Cream of Clee Cures Catarrh and Inflammation
An ad from WT Mason Company Philadelphia promotes Lai Myra Tell Tablets and Senge White Tablets as cures for catarrh and related mucous membrane and skin inflammation. The copy asserts “Sure and Sure” relief and lists various claimed remedies in a period advertisement tone.
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Myra Tell
Mason Cpe
AL Pany
Archat
Philadelphia
Mason
Clee
Output of U S mills rises despite tariff claims
The record shows mills in the United States increasing output over the past eight years even as proponents say terne plate cannot be made domestically. The text notes high wages and past expenses for Ming land, hinting at broader economic effects and potential political backlash in a future campaign.
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Mingland
United States
Eigbt
Propleta
Railroad News Roundup Impacts Roads and Labor
New York paymaster Draner visited the city while Draky and Stratton run overhauls on Pennsy work between Harrisburg and Altoona. The Cumberland Valley RR adopts half holiday shifts at Chambersburg shops and offices. Sunday excursion tickets offered to Deart Take. Crews work to recover a wrecked engine from a Cresco bog. Delaware and Hudson paid June wages to miners at Plymouth No. 4 and No. 6 collieries. Lackawanna crews must telegraph reports for engine failures and register trains on arrival. Clark Tunnel breakers strike for a ten percent raise. other mines prep for shutdowns during repairs at Caguen and Dodge collieries. Pleasant colliery trouble arises over a bill dispute but is resolved. Wheeling and Lake Erie seeks new bridges. steel purchases expected soon. Lackawanna rules require hand brakes to stop standing trains to allow engineer to prepare. Cresco wreck cause under review. names withheld pending a full report. Pennsylvania Railroad buys the Pennsylvania Tidewater Canal, including a long dam on the Susquehanna, with electric road plans toward Havre de Grave. Baltimore and Ohio’s Underwood urges withdrawal from the Engineers order. over 100,000 members affected.
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Cresco
Delaware and Hudson Company
Plymouth
Stein
Superintendient
Bowl Ende
Lackawanna Yard
Clark Tunnel
Notch
Caguen
Dodge Colleries
Lackawanna Rilivend
Salisbury
Sallahury
Russell
Tt Ja
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvannia Tidewater
Wrighteville
Havre de Grive
Susquehanna
Wrightaville
York County
Columbia
Pennsylvania Company
Heine
Havre de Grave
FLDP
Tinderwood
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pittsboro
Alt
Underwood
Susquehanna Festival and Local Events Highlight County News
Susquehanna July 19 Special to the Scranton Tribune reports the Seven-County Veteran amencation reunion at Lake Ariel on August 1. Excursions to the lake from several locales run ahead of speeches by John G. Woolley, Prohibition candidate, at Thomson August 20. Multiple local items note business declines at Great Bend and Erie divisions, sport events, and community notices including a new school at West Hillstead, a creamery foundation, and various social and civic happenings in Susquehanna and surrounding towns.
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Scranton Tribune
Susquehanna
Lake Ariel
John G. Wooley
Thomson
K. H. James
Lanesboro
Honesdale
Faiire
Susquehaana
Jefferson
Erie
Great Ben Winery
American Hide and Leather Company
Creat Bund
Graat Horn
Fred Wright
American Chircoal Company
Hel
Binghamton
Wright
Hoan
Buthamnton
Silverlake
United States Vegulag
Weat Hillstead
Great Bend
Bill
J. BR. Rogers
Addie Maynard
Muolstead
Syracuse
N.Y
Jasper Hobbs
Armt
Erle
James Crowley
William Croster
Turnpike Street
Sue- Huwhinia
Board of Trade
Hinghamton
Port Jervis
Death of famed brigand Fine Avante noted in Rotresof report
New York reports the death of the infamous brigand Fine Avante after a long pursuit. He reportedly refused to surrender when a letter demanding five thousand froves was presented. Police pursued him for years with a bounty offered.
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New York
Elthy
Pistavanto
Tome
Eleventh Annual Townion of the Itefarmed Chanches
Fragmentary note reports an eleventh annual event in Maryland Boutherby Pondermnia Virginia Wout Virginia and Vivtrlie of Colombia bean erm fouay. Readable details about attendees and outcomes are missing.
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Maryland
Shoes Cut to Clearance Price for Ladies
A sale list shows 75 pairs of Ladies Goodyear West Button and Lace shoes cut to 1.49 from 2.50 and 265 pairs of Ladies Dongola Button and ...
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Hazieton
D., L. & W. Board For Today
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board
Wild Cats South
W. Teeking Yayen
Hlaido
A. Courity
Nanman
Hallett
Wallin
Tom
Tardolomew
Foo
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Toa Pt
Miran. Tp
Pw Ten
Mt Cawley
Mosovern
North
Larhin
Tome Ketel
Madigan
Finnerty
F. Lite
Lai
Tong Tong
Oliver Payne
George S. Tifany
Gibson
Kern
Mae Gibb
Eriefe
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Newbury
Margaret A. Danther
William J. McDonough
George Peck
Hartford
Santings
Mite Orn van Loan
Widehington
Mra. Springstion
Grand Street
Uneeda Biscuit
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
James
Satisfac
Tory
Separa Soe Slo
Lt A
Densten
Spruch St. Temp
Nied
Connollyan Wallace
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Connolly & Wallace
Atlantic
Iti Naton ‘AveNue
Third National Bank
Capirac
Suaplus
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Pal
Geppaska
Lace
Nottingham
Irish Point
Brussels
Dresden
Louis XIV
Wyoming
Heller
Sce
Gunster & Forsyth
Scranton, PA
Medo
Laplin & Rand Powder Co
Rapauno Chemical Co
Uxeiot
Pilsner
W.winth Street
Quranton, PA
Connell
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
the Tribune
Wyer
Davidow
Lackawanna Avenue
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
Asti Major
California Fig Syrup CO
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