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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1899

Page

8

Live News of the Industrial World Hoboken Strike Tensions

Bricklayers and carpenters at the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western shops in Hoboken refuse to work on nonunion jobs while other contractors accept strikers demands. The strike leadership and union exchange officials stay firm as talks continue with a traffic manager secured and multiple contractors switching work. Meetings set for union locals and the Building Trades Council outline ongoing actions.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Hoboken Moen Delaware, Lakawanna and Western Company Builders’ Exchange Santer Brothers Edwaye Willums LaPlane Neward Biulldere FL Landie Temmin Exchange Building Trades’ Councc Hemilquarters Lackawanna Ayenie Bulling Trades’ Helpers Cassesse's Lackawanna Avenue TheBuilding Trades’ Council Carpenters’ Hall Wyoming Avenue

Transformation of Delaware Lackawanna engine 241 to No 020

The Delaware Lackawanna and Western engine formerly No 241 reappears as No 020 with a dark patent finish and gilt numbers on the headlight and cab. New crew members Jerry Moleck and Cal Nevant prepare the engine for its first run under the new high pressure classification, signaling a striking upgrade in appearance and performance.

Delaware Lackawanna and Western Jerry Moleck Cal Nevant Dave Tuomas

Strike at Melaware Lackawanna and Westerns yard

Workers at Hoboken port shovelet lines went on strike with several laid off and others quitting on the spot. Company officials say the move will not cause great inconvenience but fear possible further consequences.

Melaware, Lackawanna and Westerns Company Hoboken

Ontario and Western joins Keyser Valley branch line

The Ontario and Western Railroad announced yesterday it connected its Keyser Valley branch, linking the two portions of the line and expanding service. This marks a significant expansion for the company and improves rail access in the region.

Ontario and Western Railroad Company Keyser Valley

The Weak Spot and the Golden Medical Discovery

A reflective essay argues everyone has a weak spot that disease targets. It cites Mrs. Elbe Bacon’s endorsement of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, claiming it restored her stomach and liver function after years of treatment and enabled renewed eating and work within two months.

Pierce el BE. Bacon Shutesury Franklin Co R. ¥. Pierce Buffalo

Crossing West Market Street Completed by City Order

Mayor Moir signed a resolution granting the company permission to cross West Market Street delayed by city interference. Workers laid the last spike early yesterday and gates will be erected with a watchman from sunrise to sunset, or overnight if trains run at night.

West Market Street Moir

Laborers Quit Work at Delaware Lackawanna Car Shops

Fifteen workers at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western car shops walked out yesterday morning for three hours demanding higher wages. After a conference with Master Car Builder Canfield the men returned to their posts. The shops operated one hour of overtime yesterday and will again today due to a heavy workload.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Cop Shops Canfield

Longtime Hyde Park foreman Edward E. Thomas resigns

Edward E. Thomas, foreman at Hyde Park colliery of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western, resigns effective next Saturday. George Watking, ex weighmaster at the Dodge, to succeed him. Thomas leaves after 36 years as foreman and about 30 years at the Dodge, a Hyde Park resident whose wife recently passed.

Edward E. Thomas Hyde Park Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company George Watking Dodge Thomas Doda Academy Street

Caldwell resigns as Western Passenger Association chair

TF Caldwell tendered his resignation at a meeting to accept the post of general traffic manager for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad, ending his tenure as chairman of the Western Passenger association.

TF. Caldwell Western Passenger Association

Dowe Appointed Superintendent of Alleghany Division

George W. Dowe, superintendent of the Jefferson Weanch of the Erie, is named superintendent of the Alleghany division of the ante road. F. W. Hibbits of Port Jervis will succeed him, with W. F. Hallatead as General Manager and John W. Fitsgibbon as Superintendent of Motive Power. E. E. Loomis will head the coal and real estate department, arriving June 1. Temple Tron Co awards William J. Davis contract to remove old cribbing at Babylon colliery No 2 shaft, Duryea, replacing with new material. work to be completed July 1.

Ceorge W. Dowe Jefferson Weanch Erie Alleehany Ante Road F. W. Hibbits Port Jervis W. F. Hallatead John W. Fitsgibbon E. E. Loomis Coal and W. R. Storrs Temple Tron Company William J. Davis Babylon Duryea

George Wahl Fined As Jury Impasse Delays Trial

George Wahl editor and juror was fined one day’s wages by Judge Archbald after failing to answer when his name was called, blocking the Lizzie Everhart versus Welnds trespass case from moving forward. Other trials continued, including Clark versus Kelly, Waterfield v City of Carbondale with a $160 verdict for the plaintiff, and Gibson v Fitzsimmons with a jury verdict reached after adjournment.

George Wahl Common Pleas Court Wahl Archimld Lizzie Everhart John Welnds Miler F. Clark John J. Kelly Edwards Superior Court John Waterfield City of Carbondale Bridget Sullivan Margaret Kennedy New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Company Judie Archbald Kennedy Tt. H. Fish Ira Bennett & Co. Limited Bert W. Gibson Patrick Fitzsimmons Archbald Gibson Fitzsimmons

The Like Shore Offers Stopovers at Niagara Falls for Ten Days

The Like Shore line allows westbound and east north line passengers with first class tickets from Syracuse area to Dunkirk and points west to stop over at Niagara Falls for up to ten days. The focal agent at your depot will provide full particulars.

Syracuse Dunkirk Niagara Falls Ite

The Election Contest Witnesses Heard Yesterday

A list of witnesses examined in the Langstalft Kelly election contest is provided. Names include Scott township figures such as F. L. Wetherby and C. Grosvenor, and Benton and Madison township participants like C. M. Cook, W. Colvin, and George Dewitt. The compilation covers multiple townships and numerous individuals.

Scott Township F. L. Wetherby C. M. Grosvenor H. M. Emerson B. L. Berry C. HW. Jordan James GB. Arnold D. J. Willams Preston F. Brown Westcott Stone Chester B. Cook N. B. Robinson A. FB. Grosvenor F. B. Grosvenor J. L. Jordan L. 8 Grosvenor J. W. Taylor Benton C. M. Cook J. W. Harris JL. Jordan Melvin Clark William Keator KE. OM. Warren W. A. Colvin J. B. Colvin J. J. Mollinex J. A. Warren W. R. Delavan A. J. Capwell Madison Township George Dewitt A. J. Decker Charles Evans Daniel Evans Eugene Nook Chauncy Naok Hinkely Thomas EB. Williams Greenfeld William M. Barker

Linen Duck Pique Covert Skirts Hold Demand Lead

The item line shows Linen Duck Pique coats and covert skirts leading current demand. Buyers favor these fabric styles in the present market with steady interest and durable fashion appeal.

Court House News Notes

Judgment entered yesterday for want of appearance against William Ferry garnishee in Green Ridge Lumber vs Richard Latchman. Justice Sterrett received Beranton Gas and Water vs Northern Coal and Tron opinion. Rules granted to show cause to strike off rules in city cases against David W Williams Mrs Mary Moore and John A Collings estate. Commonwealth v P Dennis defendant posted $500 bail with Anthony Galovits as bondsman. J Wasesti bail $200 with Ignats Goodman as bondsman for large pretenses.

William Ferry Green Ridge Lumber Company Richard Latchman Justice Sterrett Beranton Gas and Water Company Northern Coal and Tron Company Copeland David W. Williams Mary Moore John A. Collings Commonwealth P. Dennis Anthony Galovits J. Wasesti Ignats Goodman

See Niagara Falls Free

The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Hallway arranged free eastbound travel for Dundirk bound riders without extra fare, while westbound passengers were affected. The plan aimed to facilitate travel to Niagara Falls with no added charges.

Lake Shore & Michigan Dundirk West

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