Local Social Notes and Arrivals at Head Lake to Washington Visits
Mrs. W. AL Pracmers and children Return from Wiiro gw Mr and Mrs Edward J Puch of Mite gi return from their wedding tour Mases Amand Pamblyn and Pearl Treverton of Sundergon avenue are at Head Lake Mrs M Glicksman of Milwaukee visits Mr and Mrs 5 Morris on Washington Avenue Frank P Littell of the naval observatory Washington visits his parents on Franklin Avenue Mr and Mrs B C Brady and Mr and Mrs Heri Stone spend Sunday at Crystal Lake Attorney A A Woshure motion Joseph Jefferys admitted to practice in the courts of this county Engagement announced Miss Sarnachuld Smith of Honesville to Sigmund Raves of Pine Street Mise Marie McCricken of Washington Avenue and Miss Katheyn AIL of Providence visiting Pittston Mr and Mrs Frank Zimmerman return to New Haven Conn after inviting friends on Celair Avenue Hon A J Colborn of Somerset visits with son Attorney A J Colborn Jr leaves for home Marearet Mitchell of Penn Avenue at Bloomebuee for normal school commencement Thomas P Duffy of this city admitted to practice in county courts on motion by ex Judge Ward
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Mases Amand
Pamblyn
Pearl Treverton
Sundergon Avenue
Head Lake
M. Glicksman
Milwaukee
Wis
5. Morris
Wishington Avenue
Frank P. Littell
Naval Observatory of
Washington
Pranklin Avenue
Aira
B.C Bhrady
Heri Stone
Chirk
Pittston Yesterny
Prank Zimmerman
New Hunfall Conn
Celair Avenue
A. J. Colborn
Somerset
Atto
Ney A. J. Colborn, Jr
Misa Marearet Mitchell
Penn Avenue
Bloomebuee
State Normal School
Thomas P. Duffy
Nekeon Law School
W .G. Ward
St Johns parochial school exercises repeat tonight
The South Side News notes the second showing of St. John's parochial school commencement in the church hall with an admission of 24 cents. The program shows careful prep by the sisters and is worth attending. tomorrow night the event is free to allow more room for parishioners.
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St. John’s Parochial School
Henry Mahoney
Judge & Murray
McGarrah's Insect Powder Boxes Sellout Note
Catalog entry reports 25 and 0 cent boxes of McGarrah's Insect Powder not offered in bulk and advises customers to take no other option.
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McGarrah
NO HOPE FOR THEM
Rescue work continues as fears grow for entombed miners. Officials report flooding risk, new pumps arrive, and surface fissures appear near the Lehigh Valley line. Relatives cling to faint hope amid uncertainty about recovery chances.
Work of Rescue At Coal Mines Attracts Expert Aid
Authorities organize a formal rescue operation with three daily shifts of about fifty miners each. Foremen from nearby collieries supervise crews many of whom are from their own mines. English is the common language, with some foreign workers accepted if skilled and able to understand orders. Prominent coal men and company officials join the effort to ensure experienced personnel regardless of origin.
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Lovelock
Colleres
Wil Richards
Lehigh and
Wilkes-Barre Coal Company
Mt. Lookout
Habylon
Avoca
Langcliffe
Richard Mainwaring
List Of Known Victims Incomplete Calamity Toll
The appended list may include all Anglish speaking men and Lithuanians as gathered by John Leppert. About twenty Polanders Hungarians and Slavs are suspected. The tally shows six widows and orphans so far with more to be identified. Names include Michael J. Langan and Michael T. Lynott among others in Upper Pittston and Newton areas.
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John Leppert
Michaeil J. Langan
Newton
Lewvyea
North Main Street
Michael T. Lynott
Common Counch
Robert Huston
Daniel Wald
Huston
Alexander T. M'Cormick
Chapel Street
Upper Pittston
Thomas Tenpenny
Boss
Chanel Street
James Wall
Thomas Wall
James
James Costello
John Costello
Alngle
Martin Costello
Patrick Kelly
Parish Register List of Residents and Families
A long reader list records names and marital status of residents and boarders on Junction and Parsonage Street, including families with multiple children. The final notes identify the last ten as Lithuanians and mention various surnames and living arrangements.
Men Debate Escape as Mine Nears Collapse
Edward Hughes recalls a perilous night in the mine as a cave in loomed. Workers argued whether to stay or leave, voting to exit after Hicks Healey declared it best to go home. Fire boss taunted them, while others urged safety despite the danger and gas buildup.
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Edward Hughes
Tribune
Elope
Shaft
Walward Delaney
Bosa-Thindberman
Tom Tenpenny
Nod Slope
John Williams
Hoys
Martin Healey
Healey
Thomas O'Brien
Michael Lankan
James Golden
Myself
Thomas Murphy
Poverty Drives Men to Join Gang Amid Hard Times
The witness describes a tense scene at a head where men waited until 10:30 for Lan Fan to organize a gang. McCormack and others arrived, boosting confidence despite some refusing to work. O'Brien, Golden, and Longan retreated, with six timbermen among those leaving. About thirty men were taken down, and Picker recalls bossees urging timbering near the work line beyond the stone, while a pus had likely cleared during the wait for the horses. A crew moved a new puma to protect against a threatened fall.
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Lanfan
McCormack
Jon
O'Brien
Golden
Longan
Als
Young Picker
Inspector McDonald Reports Rescue Tunnel Hurdles
Mine Inspector McDonald told Tribune reporters that another cave in is feared as rescuers work on the tunnel. Frequent squeeze hazards hinder progress while the team reaches No 2 slope head 800 feet from the shaft foot. He fears no men survive and concentrates on reaching the victims.
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Lehigh Valley
McThinald
Iminolo
Mike
Thie
McDonald
Mostler
Lehigh Valley Engineering Department
Tribune
Mnen
Scranton Board of Trade Telegram Response to Secretary Hughes
The Scranton Board of Trade forwards a message to Secretary Hughes of the Pittston board on June 2 in Fittston Pa. expressing heartfelt sympathy and offering assistance. Secretary De B Atherton confirms receipt and says the telegram will be presented at a special meeting of the board tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seranton Board of Trade
Hughes
Pittston
Scranton
Pueen Board of Trade
Fittston
Scranton Board of Trade
DD. B. Atherton
de B. Atherton
Scranton Board of Teane
Sphee
KN. Hughes
Barter the Trick Rider at Scranton Driving Park July 4
William Tiarher, famed trick rider, joins the July Hierve'e Exhibition as a feature at Scranton Driving Park. Local fans expect a warm welcome as Barker visits the city after a long absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam
Tiarher
Scrinton
Driving Park
Barker
The Clear Spring Tunnel Drive Delayed Amid Water Fears
Crews abandon a manway from the Clear Spring colliery yesterday fearing danger if water is met on the Twin shaft side of the pillar. An amend drill advances an inch and a half toward a diagonal course with a valve to block track water and permit removal. If no water is found the manway resumes, but a fall remains possible and the work could take three to four days with limited expected benefit.
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Clear Spring
Mystery cap found at mine site marks tragedy
Rescue party on No 3 slope recovered a cap from a victim's head and found three dinner pails nearby. John Martin tears up upon recognizing the cap as belonging to his brother Peter, as reports indicate a devastating incident at the mine with suspected further casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 3
John Martin
Martin
Peter
Pittston Board of Trade Appeals for Aid to Sufferers
The Pittston board of trade voted $1,000 for relief of the sufferers. A call urged charitable contributions through treasurer Thomas Mongnan to aid the unhappy people. A Philadelphia mayor’s dispatch said some hospitals offer to treat cases arising from the mine disaster if needed, via Pittston authorities.
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Pittston Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Thomas Mongnan
Boven
Pittston
Warwick
Philadelphia
Philadelpha
Scranton's Aid Board of Trade Promises Money and Sympathy
The Scranton Board of Trade announced assistance to a distressed group, offering financial help alongside expressions of sympathy. Secretary Atherton forwarded the message yesterday detailing available aid and supportive actions from the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Atherton
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