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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1902

Page

4

First Day of the Big Coal Strike Reaches Hazleton

Reports from Scranton and district locals show miners split on a strike with delegates elected to Hazleton. Many locals vote against a strike while others push for continuation if concessions are not won. Rail crews and miners face layoffs as companies suspend operations across the Wyoming Valley.

Spring Brook Robertson & Law Avoca Old Forge Mitchell Manville Pine Brook Lackawanna Hazleton Coal Tidewater Wilkes-Barre United Mine Workers Scranton Wyoming Valley John Mitchell J. J. Curran Holy Savior Catholic Church New York Lehigh Valley Raiilroad Central Railroad of New Jersey Lackawanna Railroad Delaware and Hudson P. G. Gallagher Evans Slope van Wickle Beaver Meadow Luther C. Smith Coxe Brothers & Company Lehigh Valley Coal Company Duffy Trict Hartlein

Pittston UMW Locals Decide Delegates for Hazleton Convention

In Pittston district, all United Mine Workers locals met and elected delegates to a Hazleton convention. Meetings were long with thorough debate on the strike question, as more aggressive members were tempered by cautious leaders.

West Scranton Taylor Providence Dunmore Dele Mahanoy City United Mine Workers Mahanoy District Hazleton Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company Here Shamokin Lehigh Valley Delano Pittston

Textile yardage sale of wide range weaves and fabrics

Advertises a large selection of fabrics including 18 to 52 inch widths. Lists taffetas serges brillliantine Melrose Canadensig and Whipcords in various finishes with prices per yard from 19 cents to 165 per yard and notes sale week pricing. Includes Silks and Novelties and diagonals with assorted weights and finishes.

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Annual Carpet Sale Highlights Low Prices on Brushed Brussels

Our Annual Carpet Sale presents a wide assortment of carpets and borders at reduced prices. Includes Body Brussels and Velvets from 64c to 1.25 per yard, Axminster and Wilton borders, and a selection of patterns. Early visit advised to avoid missing these values.

Brussels Smith Axminsters Bigelow Brussels Smith Saronneres Foumiaton Evsitens Sre Jose

Carpenters Submit Counter Proposition in Strike Talks

Secretary Patterson of the carpenters local union presented a counter proposal to George Finn of the Builders' Exchange in response to the ultimatum from the last conference. Builders insist the eight hour day takes effect August 1, rejecting the carpenters' June 1 target. Negotiations stalled after carpenters failed to attend last Friday’s meeting. the Builders' Exchange will not discuss the counter offer at this afternoon's session.

Patterson Carpenters George Finn Builders’ Exchange

Elected Directors for the New South Scranton Bank

A meeting of the stockholders of the New South Scranton bank was held yesterday in Athletic Hall with about sixty stockholders present. J. Ben led the gathering as directors were elected for the institution.

The New South Ride Bank New South Scranton Bank Athletic Hall J. Ben

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