Industrial and Labor Changes under Loomis at D L W
The Coal Trade Journal reports radical modernization at Delaware, Lackawanna and Western led by Superintendent Loomis. New concrete shaft linings with expanded metal replace timber, and individual motor driven breakers reduce shafting needs. A large boiler plant and centralized drainage plan accompany widespread adoption of electricity for haulage, pumping, and hoists, including a record 1 610,000 gallon per day electric pump at Avondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Trade Journal
Delaware, Lickiwanna and Woerterlin Company
Thia Company
Trroigh
BF Ob. Loomis
Loomis
Hampton Mine
Delaware
Lackawanna and
Western
Alan
Keyser Valley
Lackawana
Avondale
Jeansville Iron Works Co
Strike situation shows no new developments as talks expected
Report says no change in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western strike as leaders return from a master builders convention in Saratoga and plan to confer with the American Locomotive Company. Magee faces a $200 bond after arrest on threats to Bef and Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canfield
Delaware, Lackawant and Western Railroad
Yay
Saratoga
Jim
Maplewood
American Locomotive Commis
Cit Street
Combine
Thonas Alagee
Jon Bef
John
Dickson Minuicturing Company
Magee
Befl
Dickson Company
Gane
Fiene
Millar
Humphrey Bo Campbell
Jeader
Campbell
Bridge Builders Union Increases Membership At Guernsey Hall
A special meeting of the Bridge Builders and Structural Workers union at Guernsey Hall drew a large turnout. The session resulted in thirty new members. The charter for the union is expected to arrive next Friday.
Miss Lemphere Heads Clerks Association Tour to Bradford
Miss Emma Lemphere national organizer of the Clerks association left Scranton for Bradford after days of field work. She toured North Scranton with John H. Devine and addressed a Clerks association meeting. She told a Tribune reporter that Pennsylvania’s clerks are in splendid condition given their novelty and noted peaceful conditions locally.
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Emma Lemphere
Clerk's Association
Bradford
John H. Devine
Clerks’ Association
Scranton
Lemphere
Tribune
Pennsylvania
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Blood Health Cure
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier that prevents disease by strengthening digestion and increasing pure blood. It cites cures for blood, nerve, heart, and lung diseases and includes a testimonial from a man in North Carolina who recovered after taking ten bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Pierce's Medicine Restores Benton Woman's Health
William Huelbig of Benton Franklin County Illinois reports his wife fell ill in August 1897 with a consuming cough. After four bottles of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery she recovered fully and is now stronger than before marriage, able to care for the baby and housework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Huelbig
Benton, Franklin Co
Ils
Dr. Pierce
Medical Discovery Triumph Letter From Oswego Woman
Mrs. M. Hartrick of Demster Oswego County New York testifies that Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets restored her health after a severe liver enlargement left her unable to ride walk or sit still. She says she began improving after three months of the remedy and remains a supporter today.
$25 000 Giveaway Promises Share to Request Book
Advertises Dr. R V Pierce offering The People s Common Sense Medical Adviser for mailing costs only. Claims last year $25 000 given away and promises equal or greater this year. Details stamps required for mailing and both cloth and paper cover editions. Address Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser
Young Women Workers Organize National Association
The text notes formation of an association of young women employed in stores with support from many female members and a national mobilization. Miss Lemphere, from Gualesburg Illinois, is among the youngest organizers and plans to return later this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lemphere
Gualesburg
Til
D. L. W. Board Make-Up For Today
The Dp L W board for today lists Hursay June 4 with crews including Wild Cites East pom and T Me urily. Names such as Staples, Fitypatelek crew, Hennigan, Nichola, Millister, Thompsons T phith, Mebane, Mosheram, Branton, Murray, Motlen, Wally, Kingsley, McCunn and Gilligan appear among various shifts and times. CW Duwi to report at superintendent's alley Yum Friday June 2 and Try the new Schigur Kleon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hursuay
Wild Cites East
Cote
M. Staples
T. Fitypatelek
Hennigang
Mannie
Summita
Dlu
Dames Carviga
Weet
G. Frounfelker
Hennigan
Nichola
New Aug
BK. Millister
Casuga
Thompsons T Phith
Cayuga
Mebane
Mosheram
B. McPonnell
Finneety
Murphy
Lamping
Wirtener
Pasenger Engines Ao Om
A. Gullney
Singer
Lattimer
Branton
Ghom
Me McCunn
Don Gahagan
Bartholomews Wow
Swarte
Wrew
M Gillian
Erew Anid
Gilligan
Hrakewan
Smith
John Baxter
CW. Duwi
Unhappy Scranton Endures Warmest Week Record
Yesterday reached 93 degrees in Scranton marking the peak of a heat wave. Official readings show temperatures near and above 90 all afternoon with a high around 93 and a low near 74 as residents cope with stifling heat. Public thermometers in downtown spots read even higher, while observers note the week overall has been unusually warm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Sumer
Weather Bureau
Observatory
Connell Building
Lta
Clark
Teg
Heat Overcomes Barber Asphalt Worker on Washburn Street
George Wallace a colored employee of the Barber Asphalt company collapsed from heat on Washburn street yesterday at 1 pm. He recovered after an hour and went home unassisted. The week’s averaged temperatures ranged around seventy six with highs in the eightys and nineties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wallace
Barber Asphalt Company
Washburn Street
Call and bunk men meet amid sparse turnout
A meeting of the call and bunk men of the city gathered at the Firemen's Relief Association on Spruce Street but drew a small turnout and took no definite action on major issues. The group organized with D. J. Hurke named president and James Rigel as secretary. about twelve men attended, with another meeting planned for next week.
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Spruce Street
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Pil
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Mharmaciat
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Mall
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Uneeda Giscuit
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