Industrial and Labor News Highlights Across Regions
The issue notes a good coal supply in the East but a Western deficit with a new washery built at Archbald to screen the Eaton culm pile. Silk mills organize to protect their interests as the carpenter strike lingers. Firemen strikes wane with UMW action, and many collieries resume production. Western markets influence next two months’ output. Lake Superior demand improves while Chicago shipments lag. hot Central West weather dampens retail demand. Shipping and dock stocks at New York Harbor remain tight as prices for free mixing white debt are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Eaton
United Mine Workers
Lake Superior
Murry
Lee
New York Harbor
Perth
Perth Are: Wrrlton
Eye
Engineering and Mining Journal
Work progresses on washery site near Batons elm pile
Archbald Citizen reports the washery foundation is ready for carpenters and a large culm heap with abundant gevel genis will supply weeks of work. The Ontario railroad branch near the washery is active as a small engine moves cars from off New 1 to the Ridge breaker while crews prepare roadshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Railroad
T. Bal Scanion
Amiall
Effect of the Strike on Mine Firemen
Commentary in the Engineering and Mining Journal reviews the late strike by stationary firemen in the Thracihte coal region. It notes limited success, lack of UMW support, and the union’s decisive role in keeping mines running and deflecting further disruptive actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An- Thracihte
United Mine Workers
Car workers strike talks show no new progress
A Saturday meeting of Strikers drew over four men as they voted to stay out on old terms. Most shop officials were scarce at headquarters and no new meetings occurred. President Fish delayed. few members noted at the New York central shop as several applicants are sent back to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cone
Fale
New York
D. L. W. Board for Today Schedule Update
The dD L W board lists July vs Wild Cats with listed crews and timetables. Notable entries include Brakemen James Cavanaugh and John Watkins reporting, Williams Wear set to run, and Wild Cat entries through July 8 with Gilligan’s crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OO Kearns
Laughney
Barthel
F. Oh Mewes
ML Staples
M. J. Mentigan
Crea
Dh J. Costello
Summite
Weet
G. Frounlélker
McDonnell
Naw Aus
BO McWietwrs
Covad
Pompeo
Cayuga
Melate
Joiker
FP. Wall
John Wardell
Doudican
M. Carmody
J. Ginley
James Cavanaugh
J. H. McCann
John Watkins
M. Lauighbry
William Wear
Wild Cat
P. Gilligan's Crew
Telegraphers Union VP Pierson leaves city for Buffalo
Vice-President T. M. Pierson of the telegraphers union departed the city Saturday night for Buffalo after spending time here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierson
T. M. Pierson
Telegraphers' Union
Buffalo
Telegraphers Leader Plans New York Visit and Grievance Talk
Yesterday he attended a Buffalo telegraphers meeting and this week will visit New York and Heston for telegraphers work. Before leaving he said Lackawanna grievances would be soon adjusted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
New York
Heston
Paterson Weavers Strike Threat Triggers Industry Lockout
Following talk of a general strike by Paterson allgoods workers over the Frank & Dugan dispute, manufacturers convened and may lock out rather than hear weavers. Weavers press for uniform mill rates, while Paterson mills expand a broader alliance to include Pennsylvania mills and influence others nationwide as they seek to unite under the Paterson network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
Frank & Dugan
Pentsyivania
New York
Baldwin Locomotive Works to Ship Locomotives to Kobe
The Baldwin Locomotive Works plans sending two locomotives to Kobe for use on Japanese railways. Other notes mention H A Rogers securing a shipment contract to St Kerla mining supplies and the Pride of the West Mining and Milling Co ordering a Holthoff-Werhes furnace and Reynolds-Corless engine through Allis-Chalmers. The Jeanesville Ironworks sold equipment to the Gold King mine Cripple Creek and the Greenback mine Leadville, with additional pumps and gears in progress for the Isequand Coal Company of Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philatelphhy
Kobe
Sevantin
Tress
W. HH. Truesdale
Lieka- Winn the
H. A. Rogers
New York City
St. Kerla
Aard
Loy Sham
West Mining and Milling Company
Dpatagetila
Aris
Allis- Chalmers Company
Denver
Holthoff-Werhes
Reynolds-Corless
Jeanesville Ironworks
Joayenville
Isequand Coal Ecompany
Seattle
Washington
Romance and a daring postbag rescue in old Scotland
The speaker, at a Aberdeen charity event, told of Grisel Cochrane’s 17th century daring move to save Sir John Cochrane from execution. Disguised as a boy, she rode between Berwick and Belford, intercepted a royal mail, and burned the death warrant, securing a reprieve for her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Aberdeen
United Kingdom
Posthard
Benevolent Rociery
Aberdeen
James TL
John Cochrane
Lord Dundonald
Sir John
Edinburgh
Grisel
Tim
Remwick
Horters
Mike
Becwure
Cty
Mall
Enap
Kiinhburgh
Grisel Cochrane
Lady Aberdeen
Outlook for South Africa from a seasoned English traveler
A veteran explorer argues for understanding between Boers and British as South Africa evolves. He notes British, Dutch, and German communities across the country, stresses hospitality of the Boers, and urges balanced views beyond tourist stereotypes.
Doane Kidney Pills Promoted By Beranton Resident
A Beranton citizen, Austin Coneay of 402 Irving Avenue, reports fifteen years of back pain and hip leg pain eased quickly after using Doane Kidney Pills bought at Matthewa Bros. drug store. The ad claims satisfaction and urges purchases from FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo as sole U.S. agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton
Austin Coneay
Irving Avenue
Avae
Matthewa Bros
Annual Summer Reduction Hat Sale
Store closes summer stock to make room for fall goods. Straw and Felt Hats once priced two and three dollars now cut to one dollar as shown in the window.
Shirt Prices Vary by Quality Across Sale
A local sale lists shirt prices by quality levels. The top tier sells at 2.60 and 3.00, mid tier at 1.98, 1.50 and 2.00, lower tier at 1.39, 1.00 and 1.25, with the lowest price at 0.86.
Shirt Waist and Leather Goods Sale Notice
A用品 Fifty cent quality neckwear and belts sale priced at 1.19 and 0.60 with reductions on leather suit cases and steamer trunks. Elastic seam jeans and shirt waists also discounted with a twenty percent reduction on all leather items and assorted wares.
Hosiery Karkee Summer Vests Sale
Auction style notice announces discounted summer vests at 1.19 shillings in hosiery section. Emphasizes reductions across all departments, with new seasonable stock offered below cost and no old stock carried over. Window displays referenced.
Electric fishing by power house sparks city controversy
Louis H. Isaacs reports on a sensational electric fishing method used at a power house. workers deploy a live wire and nets to shock and haul fish including perch and sturgeon from the river, drawing protest from officials and the public.
Curious Seeds That Turned Into Fish Heads
A painter Meissonier tricks his gardener rival Emile Augier by sowing fried herring eyes as seeds. The gardener identifys them and predicts a fortnight to sprout. A week later the diners witness twelve odd objects that prove to be heads of herrings, sparking laughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meissonier
Hit
Kimile Augier
Gardner
Messeonier
Emile Auger
Curoner
Lehigh Valley Train Schedules and Fares
Lehigh Valley Railroad timetable effective June shows departures from Scranton to Philadelphia and New York via D W R and other routes with multiple daily options. It lists connections to White Haven, Hazleton, Pottsville, Bethlehem Easton Mauch Chunk, and via Doe and HOR routes to Geneva, Rochester, Buffalo, and Susquehanna Bridge. The notice mentions parlor car service on all trains between Wilkes-Barre, New York, Philadelphia, Buffalo, and Susquehanna Bridge and provides agent contact details in Cortland Street, New York, and at South Bethlehem for tickets and Pullman reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Raing
Scranton
Philadelphia
New York
D&w R. OR
Hey
Blick Thomond Express
Sundiya
White Haven
Hasteton
Peinta
D. & HL T Rws
Hallman Parton
Lehigh Valley Parlor Cary
Wilkow Marie
Buffalo
Suspension Bridge
Rollin PL
Wilter
Cortland Atreet
New Vote
Charles, Lee
Gen
Mass Agt
Cortland Street
A. W. Sossemacher
Jmr
Pas
Agt
South Rethilehem
Fishing With Live Wires At Local Water Plant
Report from the Minneanoke Journal notes anglers catching fish at the St. Anthony Falls Water Power plant despite a large sign reading No Fishing Allowed Keep off. The piece labels the activity positively shocking and highlights the risk to fishermen and power operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony Falla
Gladstone Speech and Early Political Trials in 1803
Veron Moentilling Magazin notes Gladstone’s early career with his Newark debut on January 2, 1803, and his maiden speech on February 21. A 7,000-strong Liverpool Whigs petition accused bribery, while Gladstone defended the electoral body from accusations of nervousness and claimed to have a strong voice in reform debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frether
Thomas
Demerara
Hadstone
Gladstone
Newark
Liverpool
Grundstone
Plave
Demeonthee
Burke
Ciundstone
Central Railroad of New Jersey Timetable and Routes
Train schedules list routes from Jersey stations to New York via Liberty Street and South Ferry with through service to Scranton Philadelphia Bethlehem Bethlehem Mauch Chunk and Wilkes Barre and connections to Baltimore Washington Reading Lebanon Harrisburg Pottsville and Mountain Park. Through tickets to all points east south and west offered at lowest station rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Washington
Pointe South
Wost
Methlehem
Oeoin Grove
We Boy N. Ot
Oowelry
Reading
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Alleytown
Sba
Pottaville
Mountain Park
Pose Ag
Wilkes-Barre
Philadelphia
Pottsville
Sunbury
Pittsburg
West
Pullman
Hazleton
Hutchinson
Mgr J
WOOP
Pasw
Rail schedules and connections to Carbondale and Wilkes-Barre
Fragmented timetable notes Delaware and Hudson lines with several routes to Carbondale Wilkes-Barre Albany and points north. Mentions trains at various times and placeholders like 4% foie and 320m amid unclear station names Lake Lodore Tow Honeelale and Lake Ludone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Scab
Bom
Wed Om
Dee
Tyas
Om Vor
Fennaylvania Ry
Miuny
All Pointe North
Cute Cannes
Wilkes- Marre
Strom
Albany
Hetredute
Lake Ludone
Trains for Mawshoy and Intermediate Paints Dates
Train schedules from New York include departures at 2:00 am and 8:15 pm with arrivals noted around 12:05 pm. The text lists several destinations and times, though some lines are garbled. the emphasis is on USDAY TRAINS and specific departure times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eevgutork
Wiblowes
New York
Ian Rains
USDAY
Finley's Half Price Parasol Opportunity
Manufacturers surplus parasols merged with Finley lines form a grand assortment. Coaching parasols chiffon lace trim parasols in white black and new colors offered at attractive values and best and newest parasol line selections.
Children’s Fancy Parasols Price List Readable
Advertises children’s parasols with prices 25c to $2.00. Mentions specials at 508 and 50c and $1.00, with a confusing line about “At$igo- 136g.” Readable bits show a sale or promotion for varied parasol prices and sizes.
Scranton Rail Timetable Fragments and Notices
A garbled rail timetable from Scranton lists departures and arrivals with scattered city names including New York and Oneida. The text mentions connections, intermediate stops, and several times but is incomplete and hard to trace to a full schedule.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Industrial and Labor
Benday
Wild Cate
T. McCarths
IL Rowe
Miss Grisel
Teleeras
South Africa
Frederick C. Belong
HH. Tidenour
Africa
Tnt
Euneet
Howe
Wien
Wim
Hia
Egony
Trenmeradt
Lehiountina
Gene
Oregon
Atlan Mer
Delhi
Wenwin
Sant Oulie
Routh Airtog
Bo Mane
Young Tan
Ble Cape
Germany
Fiernun
Uri
Thie Wren Ces
Avitieh
Coli
Orange River
Cape Oita
Natal
Zulow
Bied
Derenhiwr
Wen
Tieling
Athott
Peter
Wade
Sorene
Patel
Northern
Transvaal
Alwate
Cape Town
Kimberly
Wolinnesburg
Gxen
Wearn
South Melon
Joharinesburg
Malmesbury
Port Elizabeth
Graaf Heinethy Qwagen
Cranaport
Enghiah
Shotel
Mateh
Tom
America
Engdel
Krogthetfin
Dritelimen
Pirevatla
Jock the Ripper
Pdoan
Bright
Conte
Foster-Milburn Co
United States
Downe
Louis H. Isaacs
Spruce Street
Becaime
Nice
Walton
Mano
Ponver House
Fullerton
Prom the Minneanoke Journal
Veron Moentilling Magazin
Delaware and Hudson
Erie Railroad
Wyoming
Finley
Lackawanna Ave
Pinstlvana
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western
Bifoot
Khan A
Lie
NorthLeave Moran
Pop
Pote
Moe Nicboleon
Binghame Fon Artigome
Scrinton
Nwo
Prom Utien
Steinlewn
Sorthamberland
Jon
Sorthumbertand
Reranton
Dag Am
Ontario and Western
Janewy
Etilmound
Arriva Rignton
Cw Homie
NORE
Bolus I
Cuthindale Cadesin
Ariel
Mehdivahd By
Oneida
Onewio
Sea Dal
Mike Walton
Ham
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!