Enterprise colliery restarts with modern upgrades after storm
The Enterprise colliery near Shamokin resumed operations with higher workmen, after the Dec 5 storm destroyed its breaker. Upgrades include enlarged facilities, electric haulage replacing mules, new electric pump, and updated stable turnout. Veins Maimooth Rhidwiores Buck Mountain tapped. management led by ex-Mayor Connell.
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Enterprise
Statikin
Enterprise Coal Company
Connell
Anthracite Operators Plan Consolidation to Form Temple Trem Co
A March letter from the Anthracite Coal Operators Association warns against rumors of consolidation while outlining a plan to merge Simpson and Watkins coal interests into a Temple Trem company. The Babylon, Mt Lookout, Forty Fort, Edgerton, Northwest, Sterrick Creek and Lackawanna coal firms would be unified under Watkins as president to manage all holdings. The combined output in 1898 reached about 1.2 million tons.
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Paive
Simpson & Watkins
Temple Tren Company
Watkins
Thin Central Company
Babylon Coal Company
Mt. Lookout Coal Company
Forty Fort Coal Company
Edgerton Coal Company
Northwest Coal Company
Litely
Sterrick Creek Coal Compenny
Lackawanna Coal Company
Calllerfox
Paris spring suits show bold draped elegance in new line
Delightful Paris fashion preview highlights spring outfits with sweeping over draperies and short jackets. Text praises expert tailoring from New York makers, notes price ranges from 11.98 to 369.50, and invites readers to see fabrics, finishes, and detailed craftsmanship.
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Paris
New York
Stylish Girls Garments Embrace Youthful Grace and Fit
The article describes girls clothing with the elegance of adult attire and a jaunty cut. It notes the jacket and skirt hang with a youthful grace, adding beauty without aging the wearer. Sizes offered range from 12 to 16 years.
Unclear Fund Seeks Options on Multiple Properties
Fragmentary text indicates producing capacity of over two million tons and that options have been secured on several properties. No definite purchases or outcomes can be confirmed, with plans to see whether acquisitions will follow.
Coal Trade Trends Across Regions
The market shows fair demand but limited supply as Arctic weather and cautious handling curb shipments. West trade slows with all Great Lakes coal under contract and about 1200 tons on docks, while companies avoid urgent orders for distant markets.
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Dietinethy
Handtemouth
Chicago
New York
Yi Minine Journal
Wage Increases At Multiple Pittsburgh Area Mills
The Penrayd Tron Works at Weat Manayunk and the Naumkent Steam Cotton Mill at Salem report wage increases in March affecting thousands of workers. Caugle Brothers begin coal overburden stripping at Od No. 6 colliery for Lehigh Valley. Arbon Steel in Pittsburgh raises wages by 1 percent for all pipe department workers. Mills anticipate steady work for about a year with broader employment planned this summer.
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Penrayd Tron
Weat Manayunk
Heetleton Silk Uix
McKintey Street
Caugle Brothers
Od No. 6
Haaledon
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Naumkent
Salem
Maes
Arbon Steel Company
Pittehire
Ite
National Tube Works
McKeesport
Pipe Department
Judge Lynch Endorsed by Third District Democrats
In Wilkes Barre on March 19 the Third legislative district Democratic convention elected BLOW, Davis, AL Aitehler and John J. Moore as delegates to the state convention. Judge Lynch of Luzerne County was endorsed for the vacant Supreme Court seat and the delegation urged support for him. A motion supporting State Chairman Garman passed, with factions claiming the convention was legal despite no formal notice, and that the outcome favored Lynch and Garman in a bid for influence.
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Wilkes-Barre
Third Legislative District
Plymouth
Blow
Davis
AL © Aitehler
John J. Moore
Fale
Lynch
Lusere County
Waicwney
Supreme Court
Long
Wie
Garmin
Lie Third Legislative District Committee
Woodward
Supreme Judge
Garman
Wilkes-Barre WHHL report details April roster moves
A Wilkes-Barre WHHL update lists Cal McVey as manager for the Tancuster team with a late April call to report on April 6. Trades send Miret Hoosemen Dis Masses to Buffalo for Shortatopy Peach Ahannon and other signings, while several players receive umpire appointments or are reassigned as managers seek stronger infield options.
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Wilkes-Barre
WHHL
Cal McVey
Charley Smith
Bret
Alanager Bickenberger
Rochester
Ted Emele
Loneh
Connelly
Mint
Warner
Gaffney
McDonald
O' Day
Provident Young
Manne Murr
Providence Grays
Billy Goeckel
Wilkes Harte
Shanon
Withee Teire
Arile Leatham
Beranton
Tawheen Tiken South
Irwin
Woehinaton
Ulee
Berators
Murder charge against Neimuicz for Granowsky killing at Duryea
Joseph Muller of Priceburg supplied information leading to the arrest of Jacob Nelmuia at Priceburg boarding house for the Duryea murder of Frank Granowsky on October 31, 1896. Nelmuia, jailed in Wilkes-Barre awaiting trial, faces trial for the hotel killing tied to a political quarrel. Detective Leyshon and Johnson led the arrest with local constables assisting.
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Frank Granowsky
Duryea
Joseph Muller
Priceburg
Neimuicz
Wilkes-Barre
Jacob Nelmuia
Andrew Karwin
Pricepurge
Baturday
Wilkes-Tares
Tral
Frank Gronoweky
Leyahon
Lackawanna County
Johnson
Luverne County
Riddle
Furron and Dierks
Netmules
Duryou
Granowsky
Nan
Sinipacn
Granowskys
Leyshon
Muller
Meartin
Livzerne
Rhodes Schemes and Imperial Futures Across Oceans
London notes report Cecil Rhodes’, aboard the Hapnebire steamer in the Mediterranean, remarks on America’s imperial future and South African ambitions. The Spectator questions American persistence for conquest and links Rhodes’ bold personality to Britain Germany and France press coverage. Berlin visits signal onward Polar alignment with unspecified Cape to Calyo railroad finances lingering unresolved.
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London
Panera
Codil Rhodes
Mediterranean
Rhodes
America
The
Spectator
South America
Biale
Viate
United States
Strait of Magellan
Thodes
Rhopes
Great Britain
Germany
France
Berlin
Ciermany
Temps
William
Kingtone
Britain
Theiew
Cape-to-Calyo
Emyperor
Vattroyd
Rhodes hope for early agreement on political future plans
Rhodes hopes for an early accord while Thodes shows acclamation at the German emperor’s knowledge of the matter. German officials are surprised by Kedes’s candid future projects including an Anglo German partition of Portuguese and African possessions said Rhodes. Rheider arranged Dutch financial support from Amsterdam.
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Nhhodes
Thodes
Kedes
Portuils Kaet
Rhodes
Portugal
Thre Veare
Mr. Rheider
Amsterdam
No Friction With Austria Faces U S Claims
Vienna reports that despite a published claim of no tension, Austrian assertions remain unsettled and the Austrian foreign minister will press for just claims for Austrian subjects. No decision has been made to upgrade the Austrian legation in Washington to an embassy.
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Vienna
Politieche Correspondeng
Hazleton
Austria
United States
United Stats
Washington
Fatal Wreck on Norfolk and Western near Ada
Roanoke Va March 19 A fatal wreck on the Norfolk and Western at Ada this morning killed Fireman Von Lindinghem of Roanoke and a brakeman identified as BK. A. Graham A tramp also died and several train men were injured Three freight trains were wrecked with cars tumbling down the mountainside The first train stayed the second broke in two and toppled into the first The third followed but was not flame d
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Roanoke
Norfolk and Western
Ada
von Lindinghem
BK. A. Graham
Finnish Deputation Ordered Home From St. Petersburg
A Finnish deputation of 400 persons arrived to petition the czar against the Kuselan decrees but was ordered to return home immediately as the court refused to receive its members.
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St. Petersburg
Leon
Crour
Pittsburg Post Office Clerk Confesses Letter Theft
W J Witacerald, an e clerk in the Pittsburg postal department since 19%, is charged with stealing money letters. Under Inspector W W Dickson he was caught in the net and made a full confession though he could not say how much he pilfered. Vitagerald had been under suspicion for the seders.
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Pittsburg
Mateh
W. J. Witacerald
Pitreburs
W. W. Dickson
California Legislature Adjourns Without Senator Nomination
Sacramento March 1 the California legislature adjourned without electing a United States senator to fill the seat left by Stephen M White. The body ended its session at Havelock this morning after failing to agree on a candidate.
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Sacramento
Cal
California Segisrature
Alne Dle
Havelock
United States
Stephen M. White
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief Through Blood Purification
A column extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a health tonic, claiming impure blood causes disease and detailing testimonials. Patients report scarlet fever recovery, inflammatory rheumatism improvement, eczema, catarrh, and typhoid convalescence, attributing gains to the medicine and its pills.
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Hood
Crags
Chestnut Street
Lynn
J. Lava
Margo Avé
Buffalo
Edesa
Hoo
Bee
U. S. Pension Office
Indianapolis
Tad
Chistes B
Covey
Buckingham Valley
Andrew Cintesen
Delance
Ohl
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Scott & Browne
Chenets
Isaac Long
Wilkes-Batlere
Wilkes
Coal Trade
Judge Lynch
Cecil Rhodes
Medical College
Tiere
Rowt Wattam
California
Mount Pleasant Coal
Commonwealth Building
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Dickson M
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Washington Ave
Earth
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Third National Bank
Scranton
WM. Connell
Henry Belin
William LI Peck
Holmes’ Electric
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
D Repauno Chemical Co
Wilton Axminster
Brussels
Dresden
Nottingham
Lace
Lackawanna Lumber CO
Cross Fork, Fetter Co
Buffalo and Susquers
Otter County
Coudersport
KALIL
Office—Board As Trade Building
Standard Shoe Store
Lacka Ave
Dr. Peal
Aaron Pas
John B. Phelps
Pharmeciet
Wroming Avenue
Spruce Atreet
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