Anthracite Flood Devastates Mines and Rails
A historic flood cripples coal regions in Pennsylvania with river swells flooding mines and washouts ruining rail routes. Bridges fall, twenty six collieries operate, and shipments suspend for weeks. prices unlikely to rise before May while union tensions may block wage demands.
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Pennsylvania
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Lehigh
Lehigh River
Lehigh Valley
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
White Haven
Mauch Chunk
Jersey Central
Schuylkill
Reading
Susquehanna
Wilkes-Barre
Flyimouth
Lackawanna Railroad
Delaware
Delaware and Hudson
Erie
Middletown
Goshen
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
John Mitchell
Ine
Eirike
Railroad shops form study clubs for electrical and mechanical subjects
Employees at Lackawanna railroad shops organize clubs for electrical and mechanical topics. The electrical study class met last Friday with E. D. Williamson of International Text Book Co as instructor, and another session is planned for next Saturday. A mechanical drawing class led by Chief Draughtsman J. D. Murray will begin in the coming week. The effort aligns with railway electrification and plans for a new railroad Y M C A building to house instructional rooms for Delaware Lackawanna and Western employees.
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Lackawanna
E. D. Williamson
Electrical
International Text Book Company
J. D. Murray
Young Men's Christian Association
Delaware
Western
Delaware Lackawanna and Western crew schedule for March notices
A dated listing outlines the Delaware Lackawanna and Western board for Sunday March 1 and Monday March 10 with crew names, times, and Hoboken departures. The notice notes H. Filligan to run A Gerrity's crew at 11.00 p m on March 1 for one trip.
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Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board
van Wormer
Masters
HL Gilligan
Hoboken
Oliver
East A. Ti
Hoots
W. J. Mosler
Willian Hoar
M. T. McLine
A. G. Hammitt
D. Doggerty
Nugent
M. HW. Costar
J. HW. Bush
Finnerty
A. Frounfelker
Thompson
J. Hennigan
MM Golden
Widner
Plierty
Morin
Bartholomew
Lamping
Helpers
Gaffney
J. MW. Swarta
Latrimer
McGovern
Bataan West
John Gahogani
H. Caster
C. Kingsley
J. J. O'Mara
H. Filligan
A. Gerrity
Brakeman Caffney to Report at Superintendent Office
Train crew memo states Brakeman Frank Caffney will report at the Superintendent's office at 10:90 a m on March 10 and M Ginterei will run pickups at 0 a m on March 16 until further notice.
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M. Ginterei
Frank Caffney
Super Intendent
Union meeting and industrial updates from Luzerne area
Soci union No 1981 UMWA will hold a meeting at Golden's hall Luzerne street and Railroad avenue this evening. J J Jones president and T M Morgan secretary preside. A Avondale Hallstead call on Superintendent R A Phillips aims at mutual settlement on firemen and engineers hours. Burns Fire Brick plans dust plant near Lock Haven with bids for grinding pans and railroad spur. Westinghouse delivers large electric generators to Manhattan Elevated with massive Corliss engines. Sharon Foundry to be built between South Sharon and Wheatland. officers Joseph Biddell president Thomas Kennedy secretary.
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Soci Union
United Mine Workers of America
Golden’s Hall
Luzerne Street
Railroad Avenue
J. J. Jones
T. M. Morgan
Avondale and Hallstead
Delaware, Lackawanna and Weeatern
R. A. Phillips
Burns Fire Brick Company
Williamsport
Lock Haven
Tt Ia
Scottac
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Pittsburg
Manhattan Elevated Railroad
New York City
Allis-Chalmera Corliss
Bethlehem Nickel Steel
Sharon Foundry Company
South Sharon
Wheatlhind
Robert Bentley
W. J
Franc Hitchcock
Mahoning Valley
Joseph Biddell
Thomas Kennedy
No Charges Favored in Central City Street Walk Case
Patrolman McMullen faces no charges after arresting five women, including Mrs. O Dowd and Mrs. Crandall, near a saloon while on a midnight street-walking enforcement. Police support the officer, citing unwritten department rules and the saloon’s reputation as justification for the arrests and questioning.
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McMullen
O'Dowd
Crandall
Roxy Jones
Thornton Insurance Cases Highlight Admissibility Debate
United States circuit court devoted most of Saturday to whether evidence is admissible in Thornton Insurance cases. The plaintiff’s direct testimony finished, cross examination attempted to curb claimed furniture and library value of nearly $7,000. Adjournment set for 2 PM with cases likely spanning two more days.
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United States
United States Circuit Court
Lenahian
Archbard
W C T U Mid-Year Convention in Dunmore March 13
Lackawanna county W C T U holds mid year convention March 13 at Dunmore M E church with Rev Dr Whalen Carbondale as speaker. State Loyal Temperance Legion president will attend and address that branch. Public invited to attend and join discussions.
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Lackawanna County
Dunmore M. BE
Whalen
Carbondale
Loyal Temperance Legion
Novel case from Dingmans man arrested on liquor laws
Constable Person of Dingmans Pike county was arrested on a liquor law complaint and held for court after a hearing before Squire Fragler. George Jagger charged that on election day Person offered him a drink from a bottle, while Person claims the charge was prompted by spite.
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Scranton Tribone
Stroudsburg
Constable Person
Dingmans
Pike County
Squire Fragler
Person
George Jagger
Trouble in Ireland near Kilrush reports arrests in moonlighting case
In Kilrush County Clare two men Crowley and Eustace were charged with moonlighting and firing into a house tied to a hay seller banned by the United Irish League. A man named O'Donnell was jailed for a month for attempting to obstruct the farmer from selling hay as the league pressed its ban.
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Dublin
United Irish League
Kilrush
County Clare
Crowley
Eustace
League
O'Donnell
Dominion Coal Reserve Emerges Near Butler Lake
Exclusive report from Associated Prom reveals a major coal deposit near Butler Lake in Quebec. Dominion Coal Company, led by general manager C Corneling Shields, confirms extensive bituminous coal seams and promising reserves in the region.
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Associated Prom
Montreal
Que
Em C
Corneling Shields
Dominion Coal Con
Roe Ong Agside
Butler
Mae Oume Bios
The Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Field Overview
A detailed survey by H. H. Stock describes the vast anthracite region in east central Pennsylvania. It covers geographic basins, coal measures, districts, production history, and the evolution of mining and processing, noting labor, capital, and transport shifts shaping the industry.
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United States Geological Survey
H. H. Stock
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River
Susquehanna
Delaware
Lehigh
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Carbon
Schuylkill
Northumberland Counties
Wayne
Wyoming
Sullivan
Columbia
Dauphin
Lebanon
Middle Basin
Mauch Chunk
Lehigh River
Dieuphin
Harrisburg
D. W. Smith
Middle Field
Western Middle Field
Stock
Soprano Jennie Lind Lewis' domestic trials
Exclusive wire reports that Jennie Lind Lewis of Lowell Massachusetts a famed soprano had a turbulent year marrying Dr J B Evans in Fargo Minnesota deserting him for a dining room girl Belle Quackenbush and later divorcing Evans then marrying Dr T Satterthwaite a Fargo local and Evans friend now works as a Chicago drug store clerk.
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Fargo
N. D
Jennie Lind Lewis
Lowell
Mags
J. B. Evang
Hhin West
Belle Quackenbush
Vans
Kivans
Plymouth Church
Minneapolis
T. Satterthwaite
Dr. Evans
Booth Tarkington's Chances For Republican Nomination
Supporters in Indianapolis claim Booth Tarkington has strong odds for the Republican nomination to the legislature. They cite expected backing from about six thousand Black voters who favor his kindness to the colored people and his record.
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Indianapolis
Booth Tarkington
Indiana
Tarkington
Australian Mine Tricks Exposed in Brisbane Court Case
A Brisbane court sentence of two years for a mine manager who used false pretences to obtain money. A letter read in court describes methods to salt a mine and fake gold returns, including salting operations, staged wells, and a trick with a clay pill containing a grain of gold to defraud an investor.
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Brisbane
Silad
Tam Pulling the Ropes Correctly Sparks Town Fever
A terse dispatch notes Tam’s swift arrival in town then sending wires to his brothers and alerting all he met, igniting a feverish reaction among residents as people discuss his actions and influence.
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Tam
The Russian Soldier
A description of the daily routine of a newly enlisted Russian soldier. The piece details strict schedules from dawn to night, repeated prayers, training, lectures in reading, and a largely vegetarian diet with limited meat, barley bread, and occasional vodka on special occasions.
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Ivan Ivanovitch
Queer Marine Craft and Chinese Junks in Trade Rules
An 1890s period note argues why Chinese junks dominate inland and coastal shipping despite restrictions. It notes Hong Kong 1899 totals with 22 501 junks, foreign ships barred from inland trade, and hong kong fees while junk duties vary by local hoppo. It describes lax regulations for native vessels, open ports, and free movement on rivers with limited steam boat stopping points.
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Hong Kong
China
Hoppo
Imperial Marine Customs
Delaware Lackawanna Timetable Details for 1904
Timetable lists trains from Beranton to New York Philadelphia and other points on November 3 1904. Includes multiple morning and afternoon departures to New York Philadelphia Oswego Syracuse Utica and nearby towns with varying frequencies and Sunday adjustments. Also shows Bloomsburg Division routes to Northumberland Plymouth Fort York Fort Wullalo and Scranton departures.
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Tn Effet
Beranton
New York
Philadelpha
Tobyhotina
Dufulo
Binghamton and Way
Os Wero
Syracuse
Utica
Oswego
Montrose
Nicholson
Bloomsburg
Northumberland
Plymouth
Fort York
Wopsom
Fort Wullalo
Wand
Po Om
Furlinghamton
Bloomeburgh
Scranton
New Jersey Central Schedules From Scranton Stations
Local rail notices show New Jersey Central trains from Scranton to New York Philadelphia and other points with times at 7 00 am 740 am and 210 pm on Sundays. Quaker City Express departs 7 40 am with one change for Baltimore Washington and major cities. Rates and tickets available at station from C M Bart and J S Swisher.
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New Jersey Central
New York
Liberty Street
South Fer
Scranton
Easten
Bettlehom
Allentown
Maueh Chunk
White Haven
Ashley
Witches
Quaker City Express
Cara
Talthmore
Washington
Dcc
Avoca
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Bop
Lebanon
Thrisbane
Ale
Trains Schedule Changes Scranton Carbondale Honesdale Pelots Albany
Scranton transit notes new train times effective November 24 listing Carbondale and Honesdale departures at several morning and evening slots. Timetables show services to Wilkes Barre Pennsylvanian routes and Albany northbound, with Sunday rates and various abbreviations. W L Pryor signs the notice as D P A Scranton.
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L. VR. BR
Pennsylvanian R. Or. Pelots
Albany
Points North
Lehigh Valley Railroad Timetable Highlights and Rates
Lehigh Valley Railroad schedules list departure times from Scranton to Philadelphia New York Pottsville Bethlehem and western points via multiple routes. The notice notes Pullman parlor and sleeping cars on all trains between Wilkes Barre New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Susquehanna Division. city ticket office and agents are named for ticketing and reservations.
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Scranton
Philadelphia
New York
White Haven
Hazleton
Dts
Pottsville
Bethlehem
Bacton
Reading
Marrisburg
A. i
LL . Bey Wea
Tunkluimieck
Towanda
Elmira
Ithaca
Geneva
W.rg
Wochester
Walfalo
Niagara Falla
Chicago
D. & TL RR
Blick
Diamond
We & Hyth
Lehigh Woller
Wilkes
Hatre
Bululo
Suspension Stridge
Rollin
Wilmar
Cortland Street
Chaanles
LEE
Pas
Mulilig Square
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania Railroad Schedule From Scranton to Philadelphia
Scranton departure at 6 44 am for a Wilkes Barre connection and through service to Philadelphia via Pottsville with intermediate stops. The timetable lists weekly runs to Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh and other destinations, with coach and parlor car accommodations and multiple named stops along the route.
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Kdeet
Scranton
Wilkes Barre
Noepula
Postaviles
Patel
Spubbury
Hay Rlurg
Villadelpha
Baiting
Waelington
Sorisha
A. Wi
Week Gays
Fur Bunbury
Harriburg
Sia
Haltimore
Waahingtai
Wittsa
Gundam
Marchdiane
Phbbadehie
Baltimore
Washingsom
Pitieburg
Withee Barns
Pullowan Lutier
Philadelphia
Potteville
Interuundate Studone
Picturesque but antiquated junk to vanish if habits change
The passage argues that travel would be smoother if people abandoned old habits and relied less on native craft to reach steamers. If all disabilities were removed, the quaint but antiquated junk would disappear from the scene.
Chakir Pasha Liberated in Constantinople by Wire
Exclusive Associated Press dispatch reports Chakir Pasha, widow of the late grand vizier, released from custody after a political detention in Constantinople. The liberation follows government actions and unnamed charges, with no further details provided.
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United Irish Leaguers
Associated Press
Constantinople
Genorge Chakir Jesus
Visier
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Shiloh
Olds Day & Ta Roy
Kari
Patrolman McMullen
Thornton Insurance Cases
W. C
T. U
Dunmore
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Connecticut
Obadiah Gore
Cape Cod
Boston
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Messrs. Pierpont Morgan & Co
Erie Railroad
Bureau of Mines
Soprano
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London Mall
Bright
Bamplin
He Kennedy
David Kennedy
William F. Bader
Driggs
Brooklyn
Saya
Yanaie
Slater
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Dean
Grant Post
Rondout
N. Y
Davidennedy
Anna J. Almes
Hinra
David Eoe
Dr. David Kennedy Corporation
Rome
Pearson's Magazine
Queer Marine Craft
Castler
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Swishen
Tist. Puss. Agt
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chakir Pasha
Associated Pree
Butte, Mont
Rudolph Kleybolte & Co
Nassau ST
Pilsner
W.winth Atreet
Suranton, PA
Mousic Powder CO
Scranton, Psa
Medeas Moosic and Kush Lale Works
Laflin & Rand Powder CO
Repauno Chemical Go
Exeto
Ontario and Western
Aire i. i
Leanne
Fronton
Cadogia
Cesoree MQ
Sma
Pipers
Gesindale
Scrantom
Sone Hound
Struion
Mali
Wallon
Norwiel
Oiolda
J. Henson
GO PA
Ag Wei i
AD Scranton
Wyoming Division
Trine
Keshals Aod
Eteemee Iliate Piiluts Leuse
Tohnes
Areivalad
Monasdale
Hawley
Intermulate Pointe
Smd
Bolpts
Sumday Brass
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