Metal workers rally as union holds mass meeting
Frederick Dilcher addressed striking metal workers at Economy Hall about the Southern Division of the New York Ontario and Western Railroad. Cigar makers elected officers while talks with Lackawanna officials in New York City awaited updates and master builders' envoy Le T Canfield was en route home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Dilcher
Southern Division
New York, Ontario and Western
Elit
Neonamy Hi
Fastle
National Board
Frederick Dileher
Clink & Scott
O'Connell
Lackawanna
New York
Ocity
le. T. Canfield
Stratoga
Howe
Rural railroad work nears finish on southern division
Work on the southern division of the New York Ontario and Western railroad has progressed for almost a year and is now rapidly nearing completion. Burk Brothers, noted local contractors, held a large share of the project. The main effort centered around Berndale and Marshallshire, including ditching, building bridges and trestles, and strengthening existing structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, Ontario and Western Railroad
Burke Trothers
Soxcal
Berndale
Mrallshire
Cigar Makers Elect Delegates at Amorica Meeting
Cigar makers met Tuesday night at United Workmen’s Hall Amorica to elect officers and a delegate to the national convention in September in Baltimore. A donation was voted to the striking casters. The delegate chosen was C. G. A. Retewinkle. Officers: President Arthur Jenkins Financial secretary Wientol Hinrist Recording secretary G. A. Kotwwinikles treasurer Wi J. Kivans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amorica
Omorie
Baltimore
Cas
CG. A. Tretewinkle
Arthur Jenkins
Wientol Hinrist
G. A
Daily L W board details and crew for Wednesday
The notice lists the Dd L W board composition for today with names such as Hurt, Mallett, Doherty, Durklavts, Bartholomew, Henninger, McAllisters, Thompoony, Finnerty, Murphy, and others. It references locomotive crews, passenger engines, and associated schedules including times around 7 a m to 8 p m and mentions specific duties and shifts across multiple stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willuta
RY Mallett
Doherty
J. Durklavts
Roger Y
P.m. Hoar
WL. Bartholomew
Mronntelker
P. Thy East
W. Hennigan
Weel Muhels
Nay Aus
Hy McAllisters
Casiiga
Thompoony
Cisne
McDonnells
Finnerty
Moron
Pny Murphys
Wilner
le Miovy Foam
Siger
Planton
Amy He
Mureau
Wilds
Wort
Ginley
Casey Wa
Oh Mimdolphe
Fy Am
Mt Uintos
Oo OW
Fitescroll
Goyn Oun
John Hinter
Contractors Regain Work on Grand Tunnel Drive
Shiner and iMvans resume work on the big greck tunnel driven by Coxe Bros from Quakuke to Beaver Meadow. Progress is steady and the rate suggests completion soon with a force from Quakake on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner and iMvans
Big Greck
Coxe Bros. & Co
Quakuke
Beaver Meadow
Force Ag
Quakake
Overburdened Woman Credits Free Advice Ad
Mrs la Builder of Wilkesville Vinton County Ohio says she suffered female trouble with distress throat nerve pains and numb arms after reading a physician ad. She claims three bottles of Dr Pierce’s Medicine restored her health and she received a free copy of his adviser with a bound volume offer by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
la Builder
Wilkesville
Vinton Co
Ohio
Pierce
Plesce
Vva Ei
N.Y
Tunnel under Beaver Meadow to drain mines in valley
Hazleton Sentinel reports a tunnel running from Beaver Meadow to the valley uses an air driven drill to drain the district mines. The aim is to cut pumping costs and reduce flood danger by diverting water through the new route though veins are thin and not yet fully explored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaver Meadow
Beaver Meadow
Arrangements Committee Prepares for AFL Convention
The Arrangements Committee of the Centr Libor union oversees plans for the American Federation of Labor convention to be held here in December. It has met several times to perfect accommodations and details. The next meeting occurs late next week. John H. Devine chairs the committee and George H. Gothier serves as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centr Libor
American Federation of Labor
Central Labor Union
John H. Devine
George H. Gothier
Local Industry Notes and Labor Elections Preview
The Edwin Flass company will open a plant at National Abrasive Manufacturing in Waynesville North Carolina producing seventy five tons of corundum daily. The Central Labor Union plans its annual officer election next Sunday with a spirited contest as nominees were named recently. Distribution of rail traffic remains heavy on the Lackawanna due to expo travel. Pittsburgh’s Pressed Steel Car Co. ships 250 steel gondola cars to Australian government railways in New South Wales. design remains similar but fully steel. Financials show rising earnings with steady dividends and new revenue additions. Suburban transport gains include Lord A. Shaler ordering acetylene lamps for New York subway work, plus mining lamp orders. Mine Workers convention opens July 6 with district officials facing strong opposition in officer ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Flass Company
Milwaukee
National Abrasive Manufacturing Company
Waynes Ville
N.C
Central Labor Union
Lackawanna
Buffalo
Australian
New South Wales
Pressed Steel Car Company
Pittsburg
Transportation Development
Australia
Ira A. Shaler
Thirty-Fourth Street
New York
A. Tt. Funke
Funke
KG. Soulsbury Engineering Company
Mine Workers’ Convention
T. D. Nicholls
T. J. Hayes
North Scranton
Frank Berger
Old Forge
Adam Ryscavage
John ‘I’. Dempsey
John B. Powell
Miner from Pittston among injured in Wabash mail train collision
Exclusive wire report from Logansport Indiana June 4 states Joln Derwinala of Pittston Pennsylvania among the injured when a Wabash mail train collided today killing thirteen Italian immigrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Joln Derwinala
Pittston
Fifteenth Annual Wyoming Congregational Sunday School Meet
The Wyoming Congregational Sunday School Union held its fifteenth annual meeting at the Welsh Congregational church in Taylor. Delegates from towns across the region attended morning and afternoon sessions, with evening addresses and several papers presented by Hattie Evans, Mike Ta. J. Williams, John H. George, and Miss Annie M. Edward among others. Officers elected for the coming year include President Robert Tt. Williams and Secretary John K. George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Congregational Sunday School Union
Taylor
State
Wyoming Congregational Sunday Schoool Union
Olyplant
Miswew
Edi Evans
HLM
Wiliams
Ogwen Jones
Lipaie Powell
North Scranton
Missee
Hattie Evans
Rowleo Jones
Anne Lewis
Toherith Willies
Titel Gaype
Miss Book Williams
David Ot Willan
Kirst Church
Taylor-Rew
David Willian
Mise Wate
Alco
Pittston
Miles Copelia
Themarx
Mary A. Probyn
May George
Withee Mitro
John Ry
PL Thomas
Nanticoke
Hannah M. Willaamus
North Scramnton
Paul
Mike Ta
J. Williams
John H. George
Wilkes-Barre
Ruth
T. «. Edwards
W. J. Richards
Robert Williams
Auy Echnols
Ehtet
Yeiston
Virth
Robert Tt. Williams
D. Dol
John Kh
George
S. R Jones
West Scranton
Annie M. Edward
Edwardsdale
Dwight IL. Moody
Ndith Rosser
Queen Victoria
Jennie May Jones
Isiac Morgan
M. George
Inquest Probes Death of Peter Hughes at Archbald
Coroner J. Roberts conducted last night an inquest into the death of Peter Hughes of Archbald who died after taking poison on Monday. The inquest examined circumstances surrounding the fatal act and heard testimony from witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Peter Hughes
Archbald
Remarkable Cure Banished Epilepsy By Nerve Pills
Corfu New York physician Dr J W Hates cites a dramatic case where a young woman, misdiagnosed as epileptic for two years, recovered after four Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills daily. Her health improved, she gained weight, and the pills were credited with restoring her life. Packaging shows Dr A W Chase portrait and signature. price five cents per box, six boxes for two dollars.
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J. W. Hates
Corfu
N. Y
A. W Chase
Dr. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase
Dr. A.W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Budalo
N.Y
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promoted As Cure
A 19th century advertisement touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a modern ideal remedy for catarrh. It claims tablets deliver concentrated medicinals and kill ear germs in the blood, offering superior convenience over inhalers and sprays. A Pittsburg clerk testifies to eight years of symptoms improved after two months of use. Sold for 50 cents per package. guaranteed free from coal tar and minerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Pittsburg
Met Hall
Stuari
Hughes Death inquest verdict over rough on rats intake
The inquest at Walsh's hotel examined Dr Van Buren who testified Hughes confessed taking a dose of rough on rats in despondency after his daughter's recent death. The jury found Hughes died from that dose while in a temporary mental aberration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
van Buren
Hughes
Newsboys and Bootblacks Union Night at Economy Hall
An enjoyable union night program at Economy hall drew a large crowd of members and friends. James Graham opened with a whistling solo while Maggie Armsday Nellie Parrell sang. Fencing by Haldeman and Thomas, a tool-imitation act by Schutfel, dancing by Morgan, and a Durkin brothers acrobatic sketch pleased the audience. Dileher and Stanton gave addresses as refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsboys
Bootblacks
Economy Hall
James Graham
Maggie Armsday
Nellie Parrell
John Haldeman
John Thomas
George Schutfel
John Morgan
Banfield Sisters
Durkin Brothers
Frederick Dileher
John Stanton
Dunmore Seeks Free Mail Delivery Station
Assistant Superintendent W W Valentine visited Dunmore to examine petition for free delivery in the New York district. If granted, Dunmore will become a post office station under local supervision with a Superintendent, clerk, and carrier force to be assigned. Valentine will report to Washington on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W. Valentine
New York
Dunmore
Valentine
Washington
Dunmoreans
Hillside colliery head replacement shifts Avoca ties
John Gallagher, Hillside colliery superintendent, will replace William Walker as Erie collieries chief at Jermyn. Change effective July 1, with no successor named yet. Gallagher has many friends in town and will depart with mixed feelings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gallagher
Hillside
Colliery
William Walker
Erie Collieries
Jermyn
Gallagher
Michael Kelly
Hill Street
BE. J. Dougher
Marquette
Mich
Michiel Dougher
West Side
Michael Mclowan
Main Street
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania University
Clerks’ Association
Hose Company
Avoca
Moosic
Charles Hendricks
Hoboken
N. J
Robert Landon
Bovanton
James Hartnett
Bauer
Harford
Bother in Dickson City as Hager Sues for Seat
Henry Hager wins a writ of alternative mandate from Judge Carpenter to compel Dickson City Council to seat him as the elected councilman from the Second ward. The council, led by President John Larke and secretary John G. Miller, refused since the election board declared Hager the victor. writ returnable August 2. City Solicitor George M. Watson represents Hager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson City
Henry Hager
Teager
John Larke
John G. Miller
J. W. Carpenter
Maindimus
Mr. Hager
Orlock
Acm
George M. Watson
Huger
Suit Brought Against Scranton Railway for 15000 Damages
John Curran and wife Mary Curran filed a suit yesterday through Attorneys McDonald and Edwards alleging Mrs Curran was seriously injured on a Washburn Street car on May 9 101 when the car lurched around a curve at Washburn and Grant avenue. She seeks 10000 for injuries and 4000 for loss of services and care costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. 3. McDonald
J. W. McDonald
John TR
Scranton Railway Company
John Curran
Mary Currain
Washburn Street
Grant Avenue
Susquehanna Scribner Notes Local Events and Visitors
Susquehanna June 26. Jefferson Hine and family move to Lester shire. Dr Gloyd Gilbert, formerly of Susquehanna now in Philadelphia, will reside there. Rev A T Broderick of Montrose visits. Mrs Brock injured on Oakland sidewalk. Water removed from a pond damaged nearby crops. Rev W M Bouton hosts a surprise visit. Laurel Hill Academy alumni prep for July 10 reception at Starruccea house and Knights of Pythias hall. Fourth of July planned at Oquaga Lake amid commemoration events. Foregoing items mark a busy period of moving, visits, and community gatherings.
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Susquehanna
Palmer Wesbrook
W. M. Bouton
Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Daniel T. Sprague
Oakland
Sisters of the Immaculate Heart
Lawrel Hill Academy
Laurel HI Alumni Association
Starrucesa House
Knights of Pythias
Broderick
St. John’s Cathodc
W. J. Maxey
Montrose
John Hualloran
Quirland
Liurel HL
Oquaga Lake
MacNell
Toilermaker's’ Union
Wash Town
Laurel Hill Academy
Thme
Hey
P. . Broderick
Rail timetable shows Scranton lines to New York and beyond
Timetable effective December 2 1900 lists Scranton departures for New York at 1 40, 3 30, 5 00, 8 00 and 10 08 p m with arrivals at Hoboken and Philadelphia other routes to Philadelphia Buffalo Oswego Syracuse Nicholson Montrose and Kingston. Sunday trains include South Leggett and North Lehigh sections with Bloomsburg division timings.
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Effeet
Fouth
Teave Scranton
New York
Philadelphia
Fort Stroudsburg
Hoboken
Strowdsburg
Sorth
Lawve Seraton
Buffalo
Lis
Vaio P.m
Oswego
Syracote Ak
Waa P.m
Tien
Montrose
Nicholson
Kor Binghamton
Scranton
Oswero
Sy Anc
Krom Uifen
Northumberland
Bor
Kingston
Plymouth
South
Legve Scranton
Lewwe Scranton
Bloomeburg
Leuve Scranton
Lehigh Valley Railroad Schedule Details Scranton to Major Points
Train times and routes for Lehigh Valley Railroad from Scranton to Philadelphia New York Pottsville Bethlehem Geneva Tonkhannock and western points. Includes Pullman service, express names Black Diamond and Diamond Kaxpress, and agent addresses in New York Scranton South Bethlehem and Lackawanna Avenue.
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Scrantons
Philadelphia
New York
Bethilden
Easton
Reading
Aurrisburg
Aml
Tonkhannock
Towandi
Mlinira
Mhana
Geneva
Privipal
le & W
TR Rss A. Mg Taamdogom
Rochester
Hullo
Nigar Walls
Chisago
D, & Chmttt
Lehigh Valley
Wilkes-Barre
Buffalo
Tollin
Wilmor
Cortland Street
New Yor
Charles & Lkr
A.W
Pennsylvania — Railroad
Scranton
Sisselphe
Pottsville
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
West
Hazleton
Gen. Mer
J.B Wood
Gen. Pass
Central Railroad of New Jersey May Service Schedule
Blurred timetable shows trains from New York to Newark Philadelphia and Bethlehem with multiple connections. Listings include departures for Sunday and weekday patterns to Allentown Mauch Chunk White Haven and Easton plus southbound and long branch routes. Officials Bert and J K Olupauses note general supervision at station according to old station notice.
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New York
Liborty Street
Net
Eaferoct
Sormaton
Newark
Elizahben
Philadiphia
Easton
Methlehen
Ablentown
Mauch Chunk
White Haven
Sanom
Expres, Ltd
Inston
Withea-Barre
Baltimore
Washington
Pointe South
Wes
Bethlehem
Sundave
Long Branch
Geein Grove
Lelmon and
Wirkshiurge
Allentown
Delaware and Hudson Carbondale and Albany Schedule Fragments
Fragmented OCR motion lists approximate train times and destinations for Delaware and Hudson lines including Carbondale Wilkes Barre Albany and Lake Lodore with varied times such as 6:00 and 6:20 a m and afternoon options. The garbled text references multiple routes and points like Tennsylvania BR Wilkey Hare Tid and 47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Ayta
Woresdale
Lake Lodore
Polita
Tennsylvania BR
Albany
All Pointa Nor H
Wilkes Burte
Points North
Hawley Rail Update Sparks Local Transit Route Note
Fragmentary report notes trains arriving at Scranton and Whi a with local paths toward New York. Mentions Hawley and Erie railroad, intermediate points, and a promise of later timetable details for Vohle and Vouths amid unclear phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vohle
Hawley
Erie Pathroad
New York
Omi
Senaton
Scranton
A. Om
Local Catholic Academy Ranks Among Northern Pennsylvanias Best
A list of names appears in a fragmentary note praising a Catholic academy labeled as a top educational institution in Northern Pennsylvania. The readable text references several individuals connected to the school and its commercial department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Ahearn
Agnes Condon
Thomeas Irving
Mianela Murphy
Kathe Teskey
Thode Cotter
Nellie Foran
Margaret Kennelly
Bridget Mugan
Mary Walsh
Kittie Culnan
Mary Bitagerald
Nellie Loughlin
Mary Whitnes
Girnwe Sullivan
Commercial Departmentes
Tirace Breonmin
Hertha Collier
Chaunce Vreeman
Henney Lannon
Gertie Markert
Claurel Hum Academy
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Wildats
Wart S$ Potin
George Hurt
Thersday, Tene Sy
Marios
Pineteneer
Brakerun
Broddhehords
Wintothe Farkin Annitars
Tina
Larkin
California Fie Syrup Co
Syrur Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louvigville
Dunmore Mail Service
Henry Hagar
Carpenter
William 7
Florence
Sara A. Morgan
Dial North Everett Wvenue
Anmes Giunwille
Archer Aticet
Nottie Weed Seecuee Aery Bivaker Stieet
Frank Rogan
Tessup
Rssup
Frank UN Lineti
Atina Wolker
Arbondale
Elizalyctl
Reese
Henrietta Wahl
Calton
George Costeres
Ewes
Eae
Taylor Elizabeth Jones
Miles
Margaret Ni Lewlor
Heweeeaweba
Binghamton
Sean Ressie
Jelsen
One “ Denne
Ae Austins
Thomas Gi
Miwasonik
Seeeeee Iewste
Emma Lawlor
Pisseeee Sentereres
Eveeewreene
Cade Harix
Wy Bmh
Elizabeth Davis
Cores el Ccrveng
The
Scranton ‘Tribune
A&e
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Delaware and Hudson
Waterton
Wodidmtun
Duane Qi
Aioimion Ponkiiletivans Ak Waehentaiy Baigentio Iuumly
Pilsner
S. Sinth Street
Scranton, PA
NEW York Hotels
Westminster Hotel
T. Thompson
HOTEL
Jefferson New York
15Th Street
Ghice Square
Gaidenor
John K. Chatfield
Wanamakers
Blegel Cooper's
Albert
Corith ST. & University
Broadway
Pocono Heights
Samual Edinger
Pocono, Pa
Prof
F.theel
Ake
Dmoerlea
Eure
Ti Cleaners
Ash
Times Rdg
Ontario
Cobomfale
Litea
Gathe Walton
Peet
Alee
Hon Aml
Steines
Eon
Tims
ANDES
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Wees
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Scrunton
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