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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1899

Page

4

Public rail row details dispute over train No 12 conduct guidelines

Brakeman Judd E E Cope of Scranton writes to defend actions during a Delaware Lackawanna and Western incident. He disputes claims of disobedience and explains that obeying orders avoided a collision with train No 12. He asserts duty expected under superior officers and urges trust in railroad discipline.

Tribune Prd Te Tre Aterinn Nauman Salisbury Handa Judd EE Cope Brakeman Scranton Nev

Mulherin and Judes Lumber Company Continues at Present Site

A company reorganizes as Mulherin and Judes Lumber Company succeeding Mulherin and Judge. The business will continue at the present location with additional facilities to be added under the new plan.

Mulherin & Judes Lumber Company Mulherin & Judge

Its Different News Stands For Truth And Fair Play

A fragmented editorial piece extols a newspaper’s differences from others, claiming honesty, up-to-date coverage, and independence from political or corporate influence. It promises equal treatment for workers, farmers, merchants, and manufacturers, with nonsectarian, inclusive coverage.

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New Milling Firm Formed Adds C A O Stark as Secretary

The new mill company assigns C A O Stark formerly of Buffalo to the secretary role. P Mulherin serves as president and M P Judge as treasurer as the firm establishes its structure.

Ing Mill C. A. O. Stark Buffalo, N P. Mulherin M. P. Judge

Improvements Planned at Hammond Colliery Girardville

The P and S C I Co advances at Hammond colliery with a 10 foot extension to add a third lift below water, a 35 foot tunnel as a turnout west of the slope, and the Mammoth gaugeway to open from the tunnel. A decision on continuing the Mammoth vein slope or sinking a shaft remains pending as output aims to make Hammond one of the valley’s largest shippers.

Hammond Girardville Buck Mountain Puck Mountain Mammoth Vein Hammond Colliery

Last of Bucks Ridge Shamokin Coal Mines to Close

The final pillars at Buck Ridge Shamokin will be abandoned as the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company will not renew leases due to coal exhausted at current levels. Corbin Excello and Robertson colleries will also close by year end, leaving about 800 workers to seek work at Henry Clay, Burnside and Bis Mountain collieries. Extensive new workings are planned at Clay and Burnside.

Buck Ridge Shamokin Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company Corbin and Exceleior Coal and Iron Company D. Robertson & Co Henry Clayshaty Burnaside Bis Mountain Reading Coal and Tron Company Clay and Burnside

Innovative Time Schedule Affects City Rail Circles

The new timetable will not change train running times but allows riders to monitor all trains. A mammoth two section board, labeled a. m. and p. m., shows hours and minutes for quick movement tracking. Pegs and strings manage the wires. if crosses occur, issues can be diagnosed swiftly. The schedule is being finalized at public shows and will be usable in a few days.

Weather Holds Passenger Traffic on Regional Roads

Ongoing severe weather kept passenger traffic held for a week across roads. Lackawann station room changes shift to Superintendent Pate and clerks. Sinin breaker repairs near finished but uncertain when resumed due to scarce cars. Lackawanna crews work overtime under new schedule with raised wages. Governor on the fan engine shut down operations yesterday morning but resumed today. DL&W reports limited impact from preferred stock, only 106 dollars outstanding. Mines supplying coal meet demand. no major changes until more coal arrives. Special Officer Williams lauded for courtesy at Lackawanna station. Atlantic City route runs showed five mile segments between Camden and Atlantic City completed in about fifty to fifty-three minutes with heavy trains.

Lackawaonns Russell Pate Lehigh Valley Railroad Company Toomis Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Coat Department Delaware, Lacknawanna and Western Company Lackawanne Station

Carlisle Indians Stop at Delaware Station En Route to Utica

A large crowd gathered at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western station to greet the Carlisle Indians football team on their way to Utica. Coach Pon Warner and W. G. Thompson led about twenty-two players and aides, with standout men Redwater Pierce Wheelock and Hadeon, the famed quarterback, drawing praise for skill and sportsmanship. The party planned a future scrimmage against Hamilton College as Princeton looms next, and the Carlisle group left amid friendly, peaceful fanfare from local high schoolers.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Carlisle Indians Tribune Utica Hansley's Pon” Warner Cornell Medea W. G. Thompson Regar Redwater Pierce Wheelock Hadeon Warner Geame Princeton Hamilton College Uticn Harvard Crimson Goneral Carlisle

ELIZA JACKSON INJURED IN ACCIDENT NEAR JERSEY CENTRAL

Fillson Jackson, 65, was struck by a team of horses while crossing West Lackawanna avenue near the Jersey Central station. She was treated at the Jersey Central and later taken to Lackawanna hospital with a badly sprained ankle and no other injuries.

Fillson Jackson Lackawanna Hospital West Lackawanna Avenue Jersey Central

Bargain Jewelry Sale Promises Deep Discounts All Week

The ad touts low prices on fine Diamond Rings and various watches and silver items. It highlights Elgin movement watches, Ladies Solid Silver and Gold Filled pieces, Rogers Bros items, and a large stock of Ladies Solid Silver Rings. Offers claim one-fourth value with several items priced clearly low.

Elgin Rogers Bros Rogers Elgin Movement Davidow Pros

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