Changes at Lackawanna Remaking Management in Scranton
A New York bulletin notes new Lackawanna general managers pursue a liberal policy to win worker harmony. Changes include desks and personnel shifts at Scranton, Kingston, Buffalo, and dispathment offices, with leaders like Marston gaining approval while Halistead departs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tuffalo Evening News
Lackawanna
Scranton
Gwondola Builders
McKenna
Cad
Suprintendent Halistead
Oan
Lotes
George Graham
Stroudshire
Kingston
Ianefer
Buffalo
Honan
Muareton
Hatha
Marstin
United States
My. Mallxtead
Marston
Polles
Thoroudhly
Lackawanna Ia
Lehigh Valley
Graham Named Master Mechanic of DL&W Kingston Shops
Charles Graham Jr. is appointed master mechanic over about 800 workers on the Buffalo and Cayuga divisions, succeeding FL B Griffiths who resigned from East Buffalo. Born in Kingston, he spent 23 years with the railroad and rose from apprentice to general foreman before this promotion. His brother George Graham takes over Kingston duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Graham, Jr
Buffalo
Kingston
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Succond
FL B. Griffiths
East Buffalo
Graham
Cayuga
Muster Mechaniic
George Graham
Stroudsburg
Coal storage yard project advances at Anthratelle park
The Carbondale News reports the Delaware and Hudson project at Anthratelle park moving forward as contractor Wilson estimates using two carloads of cement in a concrete barge and brick partitions to separate coin sizes. The underlying concrete bed is being laid, with work expected to take several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson
Anthratelle Park
Carbondale News
Wilson
Wilton to Complete Contract and Build Office
Wilton will finish his contract and employ many workers during this period. A small office building will be erected for convenience. Upon completion, the storage plant will provide steady jobs, storing surplus from Delaware and Hudson railway workers in the area at the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Delaware and Hudson
Resignations at Taylor Mine Foreman Steps Down
John Cooper outside foreman at the Taylor mine resigns to take effect tomorrow. Mr. Montgomery of Wilkes-Barre will succeed him, taking over a post he has held for thirty years with the Parrish Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cooper
Taylor
Delaware
Larka- Wanna
Western Century
Loomis
Montgomery
Wilkes-Barre
Parrish Con
Cooper
Railway Shops Promote Foreman to Master Mechanic
Frederick Williaina, longtime foreman in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western machine shop, is named master mechanic of the Syracuse shops. The South mill of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co resumes operations after a three day suspension caused by a machinery break. The Pennsylvania has shipped four new mogul type engines from Altoona to the Middle division to meet rising freight demand. Wilkes-Barre business leaders discuss a cotton mill project with Clair Whitman pledging 200000 dollars in capital if others join. John T. Thornds, former fireman at Shamokin Cameron colliery, returns August 1 to Nan ticoke as assistant superintendent for Susquehanna Coal Co’s three collieries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Williaina
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Syracuse
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Pennsylvania
Jts
Altoona
Wilkes-Barre
Clairetce Whitman
Wilkes- Barre
John T. Thortnds
Cameron
Shamokin
Nanticoke
Susquehanna Coal Company
London’s Passenger Traffic From a Century Ago
The article outlines immense travel volumes in London and New York, comparing annual passengers to world population. It estimates 710,000,000 absences yearly across railways and trams, describes vast crowds from Whitechapel to Shepherd’s Bush, and multiplies park sizes, bridges, and city spans to convey the scale of urban transit.
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London
New York
Teondolén
Whitechapal
Far East
Shepherd's Rush
Staton
Dois
Shepherd's Bush
Holborn
Oxford Street
Fugland
Dietance
Alx Miles
Colin Foe
Leleeder
Tonedon Bridge
Tivent
Etrand
Picesndiy
Bowete
Tie Lane
Tottenham Court Road
Tie Strand
Piccadilly
Cheapside
Thorowebfate
Atreiel
Equator
Pittston News Highlights Local Developments and Events
The Pittston Cemetery association expands land and improves the grounds while old fences are replaced. Rev Peter Roberts preached at Welsh Congregational church and Rufus Price guests in town. The Clear Spring Coal Company fundraiser at Harvey's Lake was enjoyed. Joseph Coke and family joined the day. A child of Thomas Brodie died. funeral arranged. An Evangelical church was dedicated in Ranton by Bishop Stanford. John Battle returns from Wyoming to engage in mining. Street committee compares brick paving bids at Dorrence. council to hear the report tonight. Hospital chief notes a $22 donation from parishioners including Port Griffith and St Mary’s. Bridge talks and depot bridge plans face slow progress. Coroner’s jury on Rick Diamond accident delayed by a sick relative. investigation to resume later in the week.
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Pittston
Springfield
Mase
Will F. Monies
Broad Street
Clear Spring Coal Company Key Fund
Harvey's Lake
Joseph L. Coke
Cake
Thomas Brodie
Butler Street
Rantom
W. M. Stanford
John Battle
Wyoming Territory
Dorrence
Lynott Brothers & Co
Jovee
Henegan
Hines
Select and Common Council
Ston
Matthew Jankola
St. John's
Haw
Depot Bridge
Floyd Girton
Bhar
Rails Ground to Dust on Pittsburgh Railroads
The Pittsburg Deputy reports that rail wear from steel rails near Pittsburgh is immense with 170 miles laid in three months and millions of tons ground to dust by train wheels. Wear is heavier on curves and ascending grades, dust cannot be recycled, and steel accumulates along rail corridors as civilization moves forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Civilization
Sudden Death and Local Anecdotes From Montrose Area
In Montrose and nearby towns, Celia Alley of Spike Je and Morcsie died suddenly with unclear cause amid smallpox concerns then diphtheria. A funeral occurred at St Marys cemetery. Other bits note a Greenwood ride party, a purse theft during a Presbyterian excursion, and the search for missing woman Olive Pirlen with three young children.
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Celia
Martin Alley
Spike Je
Morcsie
O'Malley
St. Mary's Cemetery
Party of Friends
William Brown
Greenwood
Grandma Brown
Willam Brown
James Brown
Moosic
H. M. Steever
Jennie Newlin
Miss Dunn
Hazleton
May
Blanche Sanders
Netth Druffner
Alice
Agnes Monahan
A. Farrell
Green Ridge
Lincoln Hill
Lake Arle
Walter Anderson
Boat House
John Reap
West Side
Teah Babee
Raturday
Olivien
Montrose
Alre
Andrew Pirlen
Patterson
Hand ball match draws crowd at West Side alley
A purse of 10 drew keen interest on Saturday afternoon as Edward Ryder and John Meade faced Thomas Ryder and Peter Curley. Ryder and Meade led throughout and were praised as the best players in the country by spectators and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Alley
Edward Ryder
John Meade
Thomas Ryder
Peter Curley
Ryder
Meade
Frightful Duel with King Cotta in Pall Mall Tale
In a dramatic scene from the Pall Mall Magazine a contest ends when Anant Ram tames the great hamadryad, the King Cotta, by wrestling it from a raised cloth. The two masters tremble as the serpent strikes, leaving Ram bloodied but victorious while his pupils rush to prepare antidotes and secrets of eastern craft.
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Pall Mall Magazine
Anant Ram
Hamadryed
King Cotta
Iteelf
St. Lach
Reuter
Bouter
Bank Announces Liberal Terms and Secure Vault Protection
The bank of Scranton emphasizes special attention to business and personal accounts with generous accommodations and 3 percent interest on interest deposits. The vault protection is provided by Holmes' Lierits Protective System, signaling strong security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes’ Lieetris
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Okin Evans
Atlantic Refining CO
Foreman Cooper
Pittston News
The
AVOCA
Charles Boece
Glens Falls
N. Y
Lewten
Weston Mill CO
Carbondale, Olyphant
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Forenton and Wilkesbarre
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Connolly and Wallace
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Connolly & Wallace
Kington Avenue
Third National Bank
Wm, Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Pack
Thos. Kelly's
Ea Ai
Anilin
Mount Pleasant Coal
Connell
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Ovrald
Baltimore, Md
Williams & M’anusty
Wyoming Avenue
Pilsner
Orient
Lore & Brooks
Densten
St. Temple Court
Bundins
Beranto, Pa
Phillies
Dor. Oensten
Laplin & Rand
Hi Etyi Hattertoe
Rigoble Expider
Safety Furman
Nian
Repauno Chem
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