Nine Hour Day Demanded by Carbondale Machinists
Workers at Carbondale Machine Company present a petition demanding a nine hour day and overtime pay rules aligned with unions. The petition, signed by all shop employees, asks one and a quarter time before midnight and time and a half for Sunday work, awaiting President Trautwein's decision after Chicago trip. Similar notices circulate at Hendrick Manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale Machine Company
Sepanton
J. Colvin
W. A. Smith
Anthony Roe
John Lawson
Tiler
Puller
Dickson Company
Tiller
Trautwein
Chicago
Toen
Hendrick Manufacturing Company
GONE TO THE KLONDIKE FOR GOLD
William Gurns of Forest City leads four Austrian companions from Seattle toward Dawson Alaska seeking fortune in the Klondike. Burns has prior experience and expects about fifteen dollars daily, with his party ready to endure harsh conditions in pursuit of gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gurns
Forest City
Erie
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Washington
Dawson “Ick
Alaska
Burns
Klondike
Eld
Burne
Damon
Alleged Sunday Driving Fines and Local Assault Charges
Martin Dowghertty paid a $19 fine and $1.74 costs after a Sunday driving case. Alderman Delavan held Anthony Numley on a domestic assault charge. McCarthy and his wife were jailed on forcible entry and detainer related to a dispute over a house taken without permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Dowghertty
Delavan
Logether
Deluvan
Anthony Numley
Belmont Street
McCarthy
Canaan Street
Neow House
Furprell
Detective Ley Targets Bottlers’ Protective Asociation
Detective Thomas Ley visits the city amid county officials efforts to curb thefts by unscrupulous dealers preying on competitors. A mission linked to complaints in threecity led to action against a local bottle dealer infringing on rights of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Leyshen
Yestomdisy
Lackawanna County
Threecity
Associa
Scranton Endorses Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills
Local residents tout Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills for headaches and nervous symptoms. Mrs Lanes Watson of Scranton reports relief from nervous headaches mood and weakness after use and credits Matthews Bros druggists for guidance. Pills are sold by dealers with authentic portrait and signature on every package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Dr. Chase
A. W. Chase
Lanes Watson
No. Gig Twelfth Street
A. W. Chage
Tani
Matthews Bros
Lackawannia
Washington Avenues
Hy. A
Bottling Works Involved In Scranton Incident
A fragment notes Mr. Leyshon accompanied by Mr. Roeder of South Scranton and linked to the Gordon bottling works. The item hints at an incident involving appropriation and use of members' bottles, described as an en clave reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyshon
Roeder
South Scranton
Gordon Bottling Works
Gast of Characters for the Fairies at the Opera House
Carbondale residents may attend a charity night at the Grand Opera House featuring The Mystic Midgets. The program lists many performers and characters including Titania, Queen of the Fairies, and a Goody Goody Girls segment. Proceeds benefit Trinity relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Carbondale
Grand Opera House
Obditious
Eid Pawel Dagen
Karl von Wranse
Germany
Herbert
Tated
Oliceman
Giles Carlos Zora
Spl
Ccc
Holwite
Gortanio Manania
Merre Contord
France
Mawmond Wate
Doe Litth
John Cavaniel
Ieuan Spantiono
Hussiot
Cccce
Vetin
Fred Lewis
Oliver
Titania
Margery Tietod
Maxwell
Butterth Guard
Witty Nicholson
Willian Seybohl
More the Firth
Ghelus Filwardes Sparkle
Everbright
Spotilla
Mainhow
Reolot
Childentine
Queen’s Attendant
Alma Stephens
Dunet Brodie
Eulna Ovewns
Edith Daewis
Digeie Hodihie
Mowena Row
Violet
Silverspray
Goldenrod
Mattonmip
Thinnah Jannvis
Mabel Wilks
Propence Me Doni
Suffering Doctor Faces Dangerous Eye Infection
The article reports that Dr. Gillis of Carbondale suffers a perilous purulent ophthalmia caused by accidental exposure to pus during an operation. Dr. Mears from Berauten confirms the diagnosis while noting the case’s potential severity and the hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillis
Carbondale
Mletcher
Physichints
Mears
Berauten
Arfan
Hogpitad
Gitlis
Tay
Forbes Accepts New Post Under Hibbits at Jefferson Division
Harry Forbes of Evie Offices has accepted a promising offer under former Superintendent Hibbits at the Jefferson division of the Erie railroad. Previously a stenographer at the Erie offices, Forbes will leave for Chicago next week to assume his new duties, drawing goodwill from friends in Carbondale, his birthplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Forbes
Erie Railrowd
Bys
Hibbitie
Abr Morker
Glinost
Cluthes
Forbes
May Forbes
Chanha
Segion
Trlenda
Carbondale
Visiting Old Friends in City From Boranton and Poledo
Visiting relatives in this city yesterday were Mrs. John F. Clarke of Boranton and T. d. Stewart of Poledo Ohio. Mrs. Stewart, a familiar visitor here, was called Lo Scrantoy by her brother Charles Malloy's death. She will return to her home tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muse
T. d. Stewart
Poledo
Ohio
John F. Clarke
Boranton
Murbonvale
Bayleys Union Hosts Successful Evening at Morke's Hall
The Bayleys union organized a successful event at Morke's Hall last evening, drawing community interest and reporting a positive turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayleys’ Union
Morke's Hall
Plans Laid For Capture Of Cobb Chief
Chief McAndrew hopes to outwit fugitive Nathan Cobb and secure his capture within days. Injured Constable Neary is improving and to be discharged home today as Cobb, the man who wounded Neary, Lopez, and Osborn, remains at large in Greene County with relatives aiding his refuge. A tip from Osborn prompted renewed surveillance, but officials say Cobb may still be hiding in his lonely cabin as efforts to apprehend him continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Cobb
Neary
Lroempsey
Osborn
Polices Department
Greenfield Township
Dee
Greene
Piace
Andrew
Cobh
McAndrew
Cobb
Ostorne
Main Street
Osborne
Finn
Osherni
Sophie Poisonine Denichoy
Ofwis
Othe Legnital
Nemry
South Main Street
Burned by Live Wire at Old Silk Mill
William Sheffeld of Simpson was brought to Emergency hospital with severe burns to his hands after grasping a highly charged poorly insulated live electric wire dangling at the old silk mill while making roof repairs. He survived the shock and doctors treated his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sheffeld
Simpson
Sheffield
Notable out of town guests at the Waist gid event
Among the out of town guests at the siivt Waist govial which was so Successfully conducted Wednesday night were Coell Sitnner and David Clarris from Parish City Misses Hivin Moon Tei Tink and Swiek dont Messrs Avi Plan Preae Grifithe and Wright from Ter toy Miss Catlaway from Archbalds Me Kellov from Peckwille Miss Gisner from Berunion Allies Hughes from Wilkes Murre and Miss Sleain from Cleveland tila
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Govial Wich
Coell Sitnner
David Clarris
Parest City
Hivin
Moon
Tei
Tink
Avi Plan
Preae
Grifithe
Wright
Ter Toy
Allen's Foot-Ease NN Powder Ad for Foot Comfort
An old fashioned patent medicine ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease NN powder claimed to soothe swollen feet and treat corns and chilblains. It markets relief for sore feet with a tested formula and lists price and distributor details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eas
Funeral rites and railroad resumption noted in local pages
O'Leary of Chapman presided as deacon with Rev. Father Lenehan and Chapuis assisting. Rev. Father Hull led organ music as Gregorian chant filled the chapel for Mrs. Mary’s Orphanage. Thomas McCawley, injured in December wreck near Providence, has resumed duties as engineer on the Delaware and Hudson line after treatment saved his foot. updates on recovery and railway incidents follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. &R. Mary’s
Father
Thomao
McCawley
Eighth Avenue
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Marvine
Providence
Philadelphia
Honesdale
Carbondale
Cheorge Nichols
Cawles
Nisvasa
Vadihond
New 10 Kilowatt Wood system Generator Installed
A large new power generator has been installed at the Electric light and Power station to meet rising demand. The generator, 10 kilowatts capacity, is built on the Wood system by Fort Wayne Electric Works and will supply all current city power. The company plans another engine soon, likely a modern Corliss. Two engines, a Corliss and a Ridgeway, are already in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Electric Works
Corliss
Ridgeway
Knights of Columbus Confer Third Degree in City
City residents and guests including PF Connor James Gorman Rieh uml HH Werwin T A Kirkwood Thomas Manin Mark Campbell and others attended the Knights of Columbus third degree ceremony led by Senator Dowling of New York at the Seran tar comedlorooms on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF Connor
James Gorman
Riehuml Hh, Werwin
T. A. Kirkwood
Thomas Manin
Mark Campbell
T. Alulhalland
John O'Rourke
Martin Tages
John Clune
Py. J.cNary
F. Hoshan
Anthony Hughes
W. F. Lottue
Award Dougherty
T. J. Monatha
Rn Eru Hullen
Mr. Dwyer
James Walker
Forest City
Knights of Celembus
Senator Dowling
New York City
Andrew Wells Return From Illness After Months Away
Andrew Wells of North Church street appeared on the streets yesterday for the first time in months. Formerly a clerk in the Delaware and Hudson offices, he had to quit work due to frail health. He was confined at home in winter and received warm greetings from friends as signs of his recovery were seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Wells
North Church Street
Mr. Wells
Delaware and Hudson
Montrose
Cnet
First Baptist Church
Vitor
Down on the Farm at Grane Optya house Monday
Charles Manley leads a strong company in the rural drama Down on the Farm at the Grane Optya house on Monday afternoon and evening. Special bargain prices apply with evening seats 10 20 and 40 cents Iutines adults 20 cents children under twelve 10 cents. A street parade is planned at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Manley
Grane Optya House
Local firm wins lake excursion booths contract
The contracting firm of Calling and Nolan of this city secured the contract to erect several refreshment booths at Lake Lodore. Work will be completed in time for the opening of the excursion season on Decoration Day, May 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calling & Nolan
Lake Lodore
Mrs Bailey Speaks on Temperance in City Churches
Mrs Th 1 Bailey a national lecturer for the Women's Christian Temperance Union visited New York City churches. She spoke at the First Methodist church Wednesday night and at the Baptist church last evening delivering powerful talks on Lomiporani.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th 1. Bailey
New York City
Women's Christian Temperance Union
First Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Mrs Boland Plans Visit to Cleveland This Week
Mrs Joseph Boland of South Park Street Jeff over the Kirie Wednesday Hight heads to Cleveland Ohio to visit Lake Erie relatives for Hover weeks traveling with family and making her stay with kin in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Boland
South Park Street
Jeff
Cleveland
Ohio
Hoints
Lake Erie
Mrs Estabrook and Mrs Williams in Klurford Ridgway Request
Mrs Estabrook of Klurford and Mrs Williams of Ridgway plan a visit. Miss Sarah Anderson of Washington PDC asks to attend at the home of Dr W O Pleteher at Birkett for a court request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Estabrook
Klurford
Sue Williams
Ridgway
Sarah Anderson
Wishington
PDC
W.ow. Pleteher Ou Birkett ‘Jorruce
On a Western Trip by S. Culver of Hendricks Mfg
S 1 Culver, of the Hendricks Manufacturing company, traveled late last evening on the Erie to Cincinnati, Ohio. The trip is connected with business for the Hendricks Company.
Tonight's Meetings for Masons and Odd Fellows
The notice lists Ichokawanne encampment No. 1 and Independent Owler of Odd Fellows scheduling informal gatherings tonight for the Junior Order United American Mechanics group activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Order United American Mechanics
Ichokawanne
Odd Fellows
Missen Julia and May Tighe Visit Beranton on Wednesday
Missen Julia and May Tighe of Fallbrook Street visited Beranton on Wednesday. Edward Jd. Dougherty of Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia
May Tighe
Fallbrook Street
Beranton
Wedneshaw
Miz
Edward Jd. Dougherty
Park
Scranton Visitor Guests and Homecoming Notes
Street Was a Visitor to Scranton on Wednesday evening. The Misses Hutchings of Moosie were the guests on Wednesday of Miss Marlin Crane of Lincoln avenue. Miss Mary Hannon of Scranton has returned home after visiting her sister Mrs. Plof tokenner of Fallbrook street.
Fire menaced breaker in near arson attempt
The Delasuare and Hudson breaker suffered a chimneying blaze started with soaked cotton waste in the southeast corner. Fire spread twenty feet, then was quickly extinguished by Artesian Tore company. no machinery was damaged and the culprit remained at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jone
Delasuare & Dludson
Wen
Artesian Tore Company
Nha
Kent
Jermyn
Mie
John Miéichen
Maketpeet
Sumner
Alonya Davis
Local Notes and Social Items From The District
Community updates describe visitors and guests including Mrs John Alefourto and Mae John Or Malley in Dunmore street, and Browns versus Miowese teams slated at Bowne granite. A mining accident at Monly Week collier yesterday morning injured a worker after a fall of coal. Miss Cora Civillin of North Sevanton will act in the play Lyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Bodden
Rotunion
Albs
Wiken Murphy
Chasey
Uomo
John Alefourto
Serinjtany
Wis
Mae John Or Malley
Dunmore Atreet
Browns
Unie Place
Miowese Teaa
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Carbondale Department
Hendricks
the Klondike
Dawson City
Dougherty
THE
Mystic Midgets
Hazel Morgan
Omaha
Evie Offices
Hibbits
Ting
William Sheffield
Silk Mill
St. John
Mary
Brookisar Street
Wichita
Kansas
Maury St. John
Allen
Knights of Columbus
Lodore
Mrs. Bailey
Prairies
America
Tabourers
Washington Avenue
Iam Incorporated
Cadland
Copwie Lackwill
Wenning Liveries
Anglia
Jermyn and Mayfield
OF. Yphant
Mpneys
Okt Medicine Co
H. Phelpa
Corme Wyoming Avenue
Spruce Street
G.f.theel
Kateetes
California Fig Syrup CO
Hather Mathew Apoora House
Old Forge
Puedes eVenlog
Delaware
Lackawarina Ami Western Company
Aml
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