United Mine Workers Seek Settlement Of Mount Pleasant Strike
The United Mine Workers of America District No 1 board met in the Lackawanna and Wyoming regions to push talks with Mount Pleasant strike talks. President E L Fuller was in New York so no conference could occur yesterday. A meeting is expected today as the strike reaches ten weeks with minimal violence and a path to settlement through minor concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Fuller
Lackawanna Road
United Mine Workers of America
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Mount Pleasant
BE. L. Fuller
New York
J. B. Neal
Lkely
T. J. Nichols
Nanticoke
J. J. Dempsey
Scranton
Messrs. Kearney
Archbald
Collins
Carbondale
Courtright
Trans-Siberian Railway Promises Safety Cheapness and Comfort
The proposed Trans-Siberian line will be the world’s safest cheapest and most comfortable once complete. It will avoid tunnels from the Ural to the Amur and offer Paris to Pekin tickets at roughly half Marseilles to Hong Kong rates. Third class travel will be luxurious in autocratic Russia with four passengers per cabin on corridors and first class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ural
Amour
Siberia
Paris
Pekin
Marseilles
Hong Kong
Russia
Zola
Bourget
Electricity from Niagara Falls Sparks Industrial Revolutions
The article describes how Niagara Falls power yields a new carborundum material from a sand cake mix, enabling fast steel cutting and bearing production. It notes carbon electrodes, calcium carbide for acetylene, and electric heating advancing homes, lighting, and ventilation, predicting widespread adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Vanderbilt Seeks Change at Lehigh Valley Railroad
The United States Investor reports William K. Vanderbilt, holding a $1,000,000 interest in the Lehigh Valley Railroad, is eager to remove Alfred Walter from the presidency. Vanderbilt favors President Fowler of the Ontario and Western Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
William K. Vanderbilt
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Alfred Walter
Vanderbilt
Fowler
Ontario and Western Railroad
Del aware Lackawanna and Western Train Schedule Notice
The notice lists daily train crew assignments and times for the Del aware Lackawanna and Western board with names such as Van Vielt Rafferty Staples McCann and others. It instructs all trainmen to report to the superintendent or yardmaster to obtain the new timetable effective at 10 A.M. SALISBURY supervises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Oure
Concert at North Scranton Glee Society Fundraiser
A grand concert by the North Scranton Glee Society is set for Friday evening at the Auditorium to raise funds for the trip to Atlantic City for the July eisteddfod. Twelve hundred tickets distributed, with a strong local program featuring Schubert quartette and solo numbers. officers include President Dr. D. Jenkins and Conductor John T. Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Scranton
Glee Society
Scranton
Glee Club
Atlantic City
The
D. Jenkins
Matthew Morris
Joshua Johns
Gwiym Edwards
R. H. Butland
John T. Evans
Knapp Ames Case Proceedings and Verdicts
The report details multiple trials: Ruth Edwards and Ann Jehu found not guilty. HH B Frank convicted of assault on Stella Frank. Edward McCannon acquitted of arson in the Barrett building fire after brief jury deliberation. Dignan linked to alleged motives but fire causes disputed. others acquitted for arson on an unoccupied shanty. several defendants failed to appear with bail forfeited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Edwards
Ann Jehu
HH. B. Frank
Forestcourt
Stella Frank
Edwards
Edward McCannon
Barrett
Spruce Street
McCannon
Schoff
Willam Dignon
Taylor Thomas
Penn Avenue
Menibere
Gan
Dignan
Moir
William Murray
Michael Manley
George Gartner
Jermyne
Delaware and Hudson Company
John Flaherty
Anti-Saloon League Sunday meetings listed in city churches
Rev. W. H. Williams plans Anti-Saloon League Sunday across multiple city churches on June 24. Churches hosting talks include All Souls Universalist Calvary Reformed Jackson Street Baptist and others with morning and evening slots. Williams speaks four times that day and again at the Welsh Baptist church that night. The next Sabbath he appears at Cedar Avenue Methodist with His Last Romp with the Tiger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Williams
All Souls Universaliat
Calvary Reformed
Jackson Street
First Methodist Episcopal
Dunmore
Tabernacle Congregational
First German Methodist
Zion United Evangelical
North Main Avenue
First Baptist
West Side
Calvinistic Methodist
Bellevue
Grace Reformed Episcopal
State shoot record falls at Utica as Fanning set 218
At the Utica Minnesota state shoot J and Fanning killed 218 clay pigeons without a miss to break the world record. The previous best was 211 set by G A Young of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
J. & Fanning
G A. Young
Ohio
Dispute Over Hyde Park Property Inheritance
A case states question at Hyde Park avenue corner of Wymbs court where Susan Ferber sues Alexander Barr over a family property. Their father Alexander Barr died intestate on November 6 1473 leaving widow Margaret and five children. James conveyed his interest to Susan. An agreement between Alexander and his mother transferred his share for 265 dollars. The mother died October 15 1893 leaving a will giving Susan Ferber all property. The issue is whether the son mother agreement validly conveyed their shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park Avenue
Wymbs Court
Susan J. Ferber
Alexander Barr
Margaret Barr
James
Thomas
Alexander
Agnes
Susan Barr
Ferber
James Barr
Wilkes-Barre Firewens Champs Rally Local Talent
Local names and street tags outline a community sports or event recap featuring West Pittston winners Joseph Manganello Troxin Ambrosino and Michael hrinke with Mary Pavenda and Valentine Padlo from Priceburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dpominick Carpento
Wilkes-Barre Firewens Champs
West Pittston
Joseph Manganello
Troxin Ambrosino
Weat Pittston
Michael “Hrinke
Dickson City
Mary Pavenda
Esseeeeeess Sctunton
Valentine Padlo
Priceburg Vridgida, Marcioniko
Price
Lehigh University Week Schedule June Events at South Bethlehem
Lehigh University in South Bethlehem presents University Sunday June 1 with prayer and baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Floyd Tomkins. Class Day June 15 features park exercises and a lacrosse match Lehigh vs Alwans. Alumni Day June 19 includes meeting luncheon and a Georgetown game at 2:30 pm. University Day June 20 covers commencement in Packer Memorial Church with graduates addressed by Frederick Louis Grammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Tomkins
Church of the Holy Trinity
Philadelphia
Lehigh
Alwans
Giannasium
Toasnay
Alumni Association
Georgetown Ve. Lehigh
University Athletic
Drown
Gymnavnium
Packer Memorig
Frederick Louie Grammer
KEML
Decoration of Poles Faces City Street Commission Scrutiny
Street Commissioner Thomas launches a campaign against pole advertising and candidates pictures. He will send teams to tear down signs starting in the central city, opposing the current practice despite an ordinance requiring painted poles supervised by the commissioner.
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Thomas
Thoma
Railroad Tour Announcements for Summer 1900
The Pennsylvania Railroad lists conducted tours for summer and early autumn 1900 to Niagara Falls Thousand Islands St. Lawrence Montreal Quebec Chicoutimi Au Sable Chasm Lakes Champlain and Gorge Saratoga with July 71 to August 4 and August 11 to 2 dates. Fares start at 125 from major cities with all expenses paid during the trip. Additional excursions to Gettysburg and Washington are offered with varied dates and rates. George W. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Philadelphia, handles itineraries and inquiries.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Quebec
Saguenay
Chicoutimi
Au Sable Chasm
Lakes Champlain
Gorge
Saratoga
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Buffalo
Rochester
Canandaigua
Watkina
Manunka Chunk
Delaware, Lackawana and Western Railroad
Gettysburg
Surny
Luray Caverns
Natural Bridge
Richmond
Point Comfort
George W. Boyd
Pennsylvan ia Railroad 1900 Summer Excursion Route Book
On June 1 the Passenger Department will publish the 1900 edition of its Summer Excursion Route Book. It lists principal eastern resorts, routes, fares, and over seventeen hundred route combinations with maps and illustrations. It may be purchased at ticket offices for ten cents or by mail for twenty cents.
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The
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
America
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broad Street
Mall
Lackawanna Limited Adds Fast Westbound Service
The Lackawanna Limited offers no care change between Scranton and St Louis with daily service via Niagara Falls and the Wabash leaving Scranton at 1 65 p m and arriving in St Louis at 2mi day. Luxurious sleeping cars and dining car service promise high quality at a good price. Close connections for Kansas City and the Southwest. Ten days stop cover at Niagara Falls. Pullman trips arranged through Delaware Lackawanna and Western agents. New observation cars replace regular parlor cars between New York and Buffalo.
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Lackawanna Limited
Scranton
St. Louis
Niagara Falls
Wabash
Kansas City
Southwest
Pullman
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western
New York
Buffalo
Notable June Sale of White Muslin Underwear Opens Today
The June sale offers newly arrived, imported and American made white garments at low prices. Vendors emphasize quality and timely timing with items including light weight ribbed vests and lisle vests in multiple necks and sleeve options, gauze stockings, and black cotton socks at 19¢ to 25¢ each or per dozen, all advertised as new and well-made.
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Connoel
Children’s ribbed cotton hose in two rib styles
Good pair of ribbed cotton hose for children sizes 6 to 9. Includes double soles, special heels and double knees. Exceptional value with two rib styles offered.
Men’s Balbriggan Undered Socks Offer
Ad promotes Balbriggan socks per garment in light and medium weights with short or long sleeves. Highlights the store’s reputation for selling the best soc balbrigoe and claims the offer is the best ever for the price.
Hayes Held to Bail in Counterfeit Note Case
Daniel R. Hayes was arrested in Philadelphia and held in 5000 bail by U.S. Commissioner Craig on charges of circulating counterfeit 20 Hamilton head Fliver certificates. Hayes confessed guilt and said he would be paid 0 and a violin by Harry Taylor for aiding distribution. Mary Taylor, brother of Arthur Taylor who plate the notes, is in prison awaiting trial.
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Philadelphia
Daniel R. Hayes
Secret Service
Wiliam J. Burns
Hamilton
United States
Craig
Hayes
Harry Taylor
Marry Taylor
Arthur Taylor
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Chicago
Warner's Safe Cure Co
Warner
Warner’s
Melissa Whitcomb
Prairie Ave
Ilinois Woman's Alliance
MT. Pleasant
Siberian Railway
D., L. & W. Board For Today
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board
Wildcats
Soutil
K. van Vielt
D. Burkhart
Stevens
J. Ff. Stevens
D. Rafferty
D. m
G. T. Staples
C. Bartholomew's
G. Frounfelker
Newn
Nichols
McLane
Finnerty
Puller
Beavers
Magovern
Wiltcats
North
J. Larkin
A. ©. Salisbury
Ianoferte
Miles
Mynouth
Arava
North Hee Igre Glee Society
Ay Veonbaurgy
Soln
Meledtad
David Stevens
Annie DeAp
Jones
Doling He
Cora Griffin
Schubert
North End Glew Society
Knapp-Ames
Anti-Saloon League
Lehigh University
South
Bethlehem
Erie
Buffako
N.Y
Connellyaniallac Scranton’s
Ilen
Connolly & Wallace
Wasttinaton ‘Avenue
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
Mount Pleasant Coal
Pilsner
Suranton, PA
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Wilken Barre, Pa
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Goa
Bafer Lang
Peek Enang
Densten
Spruce St
Temple Court Building
Oensten
Majon
California Fig Syrup CO
Third National Bank
Capital
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peck
Moosic
Rush Iale
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Repauno Chemical Co
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