Clerks Form Local Union In Wilkes Barre
William T. Collins elected temporary chairman as city clerks hold mass meeting in Carpenter's hall Wyoming avenue to form a local clerks union. Twenty eight names enrolled and officers chosen, with plans to affiliate with Retail Clerks National Protective Association and larger labor federations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter's Hall
Wyoming Avenue
William T. Collins
Jerry” Weller
Mauch Chunk
Weller Bill
George Chance
Pittabure
Legislative Labor League
J. FP. Mammes W
J. Coolican
Miles J. K. Levy
William Paine
Ernest
Mrady
David Evans
Joseph Custard
Guardian
Charles Latow
W. C. Huces
Dmvers
Wnion
Officera
Retail Clerks’ National Protective Pssociation of
United States
American Federation of Labor
Centr Labor Union
Delaware & Hudson plans Breaker Island steel plant startup
Announcement states a steel plant on Breaker Island New York will begin operation soon. The project could affect freight traffic for Delaware and Hudson railroad which has struggled to haul enough cars. Clinton County mines and a new Oneonta outlet with Ulster and Delaware create a direct route to the canal. If traffic grows, the canal may need reopening by special act to handle volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tier Steel
Breaker Island
N. Y
Dela Ware & Hudlson
Clinton County
Delaware & Hudson Ceat
Oneonta
Ulster & Delaware
Delaware & Hudson
Delawater& Hudson Canal
Railroad rumors on Erie and Vanderbilt ties and director changes
Circulating chatter in railroad circles suggests a merger between the Erie lines and the Vanderbilt System. A key change may see E R Thomas, president of the Mine ities, replace Cornelia Vanderbilt on the Big Four board amid stalled negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Vanderbilt
E.R. Thomas
Ities
Big Four
New York City
Cincinnat
Lust Mondeynoldy
Mace
Cornetlia Vanderbilt
Consid
Ion
Erle
Railroads Move to Create Pension Departments
In a push across the industry, several late railroads announce plans to establish pension departments for clerks and white collar workers. Pennsylvania Railroad and others are expected to follow as insurers offer new retirement benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt
Posneslvania
Duryea and Pitteton items in unsettled local notices
The report notes a Duryea schoolhome incident and a medical exam request for an unknown man sent to jail. It also mentions Company M Ninth Regiment preparing for a friendly shooting match with Tunkhannock, a Pitteton hospital injury death at Mt Lookout breaker, and a Friday funeral with entombment at Market Street Cemetery Pitteton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagks Howe Company
Johnson
Jall
Squire Dilboy
Duryea
Duryea School Heme
Company M
Ninth
Tornment
West Fitteton
Thirteenth Regiment
Tunkhanneek
Frank Cooper
J. W. Byrne
Walter Marrett
Ray Williams
Nolkon Barrett
John Morrin
Will Boochlon
Wimmet Hurley
Wromine
Pitteton Hospital
Mt. Lookout Breaker
Market Street
Pitteton
Football Game Set At Milk Mill Grounds In Honesdale
District notes a Moneadale versus Forty One team from Carbondale match on the milk mill grounds. A bank vault removal and stairway addition mark building repairs for rent. Also reported is the death of Andrew H. Conger of Langley Burr & Co aged fourty four. burial in Washingtonville NY follows from the Allen house death scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tribune
Thonestale
Moneadale
Iorty Eleven
Carbondale
Wayne County Ravines Bank
William H. Dimmick
Wallace Lambert
Andrew H. Conger
Langley, Burr & Co
Boston
Mass
Allen House
Wastingtonville
N. Y
TY J. Conger
Moncadale
Verandah Terms and Battle Names in Colonial Speech
A garbled excerpt lists Dutch terms such as verandah for wife and boor, and phrases like Kerel for chap. It also mentions Bijoux style words for general Piet Joubert and phrases meaning to harness animals and the resting place of animals, hinting at a colonial war context with Oor log.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerel
Notable Letters From Readers On Local Affairs
A selection of brief letters to the editor reflecting community views on local issues. Writers identify themselves and location as they express opinions on governance, public services, and civic life.
Pension Fund Plan For Poennerivania Poretin PN Teen
The board has approved a pension fund plan though departures remain unapproved. Four vice presidents and the assistant comptroller will oversee fund rules, with meetings planned to finalize details. Two chief clerks and seven senior clerks may join the pension, as changes affect the company’s general operations. Elder staff over thirty years and those aged 65 to 70 may join the list as the fund activates, with promotions expected when the chief clerk retires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poennerivania Poretin PN
Board of Directore
Gethilte
fi.Nowel
Cote
Tyreen
Elerka
Philadelphia
Scranton High School Moot Hall Team Faces Wilkes-Barre Poot Hall
The Tribune notes Scranton High School Moot Hall team and Wilkes-Barre Poot Hall team are set to compete for the inter scholastic championship. Editor requests reader input on dates and possible venue, with a tentative match outline and team lineups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton High School
William Sport High School
Wilken
Inter
Wilkes-Barre Uwleh
Ernest
Heiliek
John Rojok
John Rojok, Contain Wikems
Mirre Hich
Loum
Wilkeas Harre
Pal
Pigeon English In Transvaal Dialect From Kruger to Veld
A compact glossary style note traces South African terms and pronunciations tied to Transvaal speech. It lists words for politics and geography from Oster translations, including Transvaal president Kruger and local terms such as veld, dorp, and trek, with pronunciations and spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transvaal Republic
Kruger
Kartu
Leyd
Valksraad
Dorp
Kragersdorp
Ledyadorp
Wintel
Lehieh Valley Car No 2 Remodel Disclosed At South Aston Show
A detailed description notes the Lehieh Valley Car No 2, a general’s private car, fully remodeled at the South Aston show. The former middle compartment now shifted to the end, with four latest berths for cook and servant, private bed chamber, bath room, observation lounge, and refined furnishings throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whbur
Aston
Yenom
Peter
Perth
Remarkable Diapenetration on New York Albany Run
A new Southwestern Limited passenger train, composed of nine Wagner cars plus two Mallotis locomotives, weighed 292000 pounds and stretched to 1212 feet. The run between New York and Albany reportedly covered 93 miles in 3 hours 15 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trota
Southwesterm Limited
New York
Albany
Bargain Jewelry and Watches At Davidow Brow Store
The sale advertises low prices on diamond rings solid gold and filled rings silver watches nickel watches and many items. Three hundred ladies rings and silver rings offered with steep discounts as low as a quarter of original value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dent
Elgin
Tarett Bros. Sooans
Rogers
Simr
Judes
Davidow Brow
Carpet buyers entice with season’s biggest batter inducements
A local retailer touts unprecedented batter inducements this season aimed at carpet shoppers. The offer highlights strong incentives to purchase now, framing the deal as a limited-time opportunity for value and choice.
Accident on Westside trolley line injures several
A collision on the Westside trolley line near 9 o clock morning left Air Scohocgy with serious head wounds and two other passengers injured. Both cars were badly damaged as fog hampered visibility. A rectal will be given at Movie hall on December 6 for Pittston hospital benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Gamble
Leo
Madame Thi
Pittston Hoselie
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Wilbur
Lehigh Valley Company
Ler
Gu Preme
Eere
Reign Remedy Co
Arch 5St
Philadelphia, Pa
Trace Mart
Aole
Burt & Packard
Honesdale
Orrewcey
Dorren Dame C. Cone
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Wilkes-Barre
the Tribune
Ens Shoes
London
Maon
Ovla
Russia
Connolly
Wallace
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Davidow Bros
Aya
Wilton
Axeminster
Velvet
Brussels
Savonerrie
Ingrain
Williams & M’anusty
Pilsner
V. Ninth Street
Sunamton, PA
Myer Davidow
Tackea. Ave
Ratocal Bank
Scranton
Connell
Henry Beling
ViccePron
William Hh, Peck, Cashier
Pittston
Epecia
MiPie
All Divertota
Mbretta Medical Co
Chicago
McGarreh & Thomas
Lackawacna Ave
Peter Ale
Ferauton
Matthews Bros
McGarrah & Miomas
Drugxista
Galimore, Md
Ieee
Igi
Gs Ea
Vuthar
Dali
Remedy Co
Beranten
HH. C. Bandereen, Druggista
DR. Denstey
Spruce Street
Florey & Brooks
Washington Avenas
Court House
MOOS
Comith Bird's
Scranton, PA
Lush Isle
Laplin & Rand
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