Industrial world live news on car demand and mines
The article notes increased coal orders driving full mine production and strain on rail cars. Car shops repair crippled units while new vehicles and crews push to meet winter traffic, with Pat Herron taking charge in Wilkes-Barre and the Delaware and Hudson preparing for extra loads.
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Andere
Menneriyania
Lehigh Valley
Pat Herron
Round Howe
Green Ridge
Wilkes-Barre
Delaware and Hadegon
Fmt
Mill Creek Locomotives to Move to Wilkes-Barre Round House
Reported plan to transfer four engines from Mill Creek to the Wilkes-Barre round house on November 1 prompts concerns among local crews. Many Mill Creek workers own homes and fear long commutes or relocation, with supervision shifting from Yarimaster Wilson Shifter to Yardmaster James Brady of Wilkes-Barre.
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Delaware and Hudson Company
Plymouth
Round House
Wilkes-Barre
Mill Creek
Yarimaster Wilson Shifter
James Brady
Railroads Move to Anthracite Coal for Engines
Jersey Central managers issue a decree to burn anthracite coal on all road engines. This move may prompt other lines to switch from bituminous coal for passenger freight and coal traffic. Anthracite coal carriers believe the change will bring beneficial effects across the industry.
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Jersey Central Railroad
Rail line eyed to shave miles to Chicago via Tamaqua
Reports say Jersey Central and Buffalo and Western plan trains through Tamaqua to Chicago shortening routes by about thirty four miles, though no official confirmation yet. Sharon Steel plans a three million dollar mill south of Sharon with a new town, paving streets and hundreds of houses and a two thousand worker plant, plus a streetcar extension. Senator Hanna in talks to gain control of a large ore tract in Berks County near Montgomery line, 26.5 acres with deep ore and possible adjoining lands.
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Jersey Central Railroad
Buffalo and Western
Tamaqua
Chicago
Sharon Steel Company
Sharon
Mark A. Hanna
Olie
Fritch
Prize dispute over fire engine award in Wilkes-Barre parade
Scranton officials contest a prize for the largest engine in the state firemen parade. A decision originally awarded to Philadelphia Stam Fire Co. in Pottstown was overturned in favor of Wilkes-Barre, then referred back to the judges who again favored Pottstown, citing service history. The Scranton chief criticizes the action as Jealousy and petty politicking.
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Wilkes. Barre
Scranton
Schuler
Walter
Philadelphia Stam Fire Company
Pottstown
Wilkes-Burtre
Tech
Wilkes-Farre News-Dealer
Curtis P Colvin Marries Miss Miles in Girard
Curtis P Colvin of Scranton, assistant foreman of Lackawanna Tron and Steel, wed Atlee Mary Miles of Youngstown Ohio. The ceremony took place at the bride's mother's home in Girard with Rev Carr officiating. The couple will reside in Boran ton pa after a wedding trip to Washington New York and New Jersey.
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Curtis P. Colvin
Guivmaeter
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Atlee Mary Miles
Youngstown
Ohio
Tolloway
Bit Street
Girard
Mary Miles
Curtie Platt Colvin
Shanton
Carr
Girard Methodist Church
Daniel Miles
Scranton
Washington
New York
New Jersey
Boranton
Missionary Verner on African Slave Trade at Rescue Mission
Rev Verner, just back from Africa, spoke at the Second Presbyterian last Sunday about missionaries buying slaves as an act of mercy. He described the practice of purchasing slaves, then freeing them, and shared many observations on the land and people encountered during his trip.
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Africa
Verner
Second Presbyterian Church
Mission Talk At Rescue Mission On Congo Missionary
The Rescue Mission invites all to hear Joe Phipps, the colored man turned Congo missionary, recount his remarkable work with Mr Verner. The talk promises a thrilling account of missionary enterprise and will be followed by Verner speaking at six o clock. come early to secure seats.
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Joe Phipps
Congo
Africa
Verner
Brakeman Badly Injured In Delaware and Hudson Accident
Merton J. Oliver a brakeman on Conductor Nicholson's Delaware and Hudson train was badly injured at Valley Junction below Olyphant yesterday afternoon. A sudden jerk toppled him from the front of the train and he was caught under a car wheel. He was taken to Olyphant station where Dr. Van Sickle examined him. No bones were broken but internal injuries were feared. He was later moved to Carbondale, his residence.
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Merton J. Oliver
Nicholson
Delaware and Hudson Road
Valley Junction
Olyphant
Oliver
van Sickle
Carbondale
Tourist Car Service From Chicago To California
Every Friday night at 10 36 p m a through Tourist Car leaves the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Union Passenger Station Chicago via Omaha Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City for destinations in Colorado Utah Nevada and California A courteous courier assists passengers en route with child care attention This new feature of tourist car service offers sleeping cars and berth rates of 6 00 for two persons from Chicago to California Inquire at local ticket stations or contact John R Pott District Passenger Agent 200 Chestnut St Philadelphia Pa
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Los Angeles
California
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Union
Chicago
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
John R. Pott
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
Weeklong Prices on Diamonds and Watches at Davidow Brow
Special sale offers deep discounts on fine jewelry and timepieces. Diamond rings, solid gold and gold filled bands, sterling silver watches, Rogers Bros silverware, and ladies rings priced well below original value. Three hundred ladies solid silver rings and extra heavy silver thimbles offered at marked cuts.
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Elgin
Rogers Bros
Elgin Movement
Davidow Brow
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Weston Mill CO
Carbondale, Olyphant
NEW York Hotels
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh St
Grace Church
William Taylor & Son
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I. D. Crawford
Davidow Bros
Lackawanna Ava
Mal Nesqite Medical Co
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Chicago-Union Pacific
Chicago & North-Western Ry
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Washington Bt
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Mainz
Buffalo
Cinelamati
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the Dreads
Chewland
Camalle Martins
Detroit
Connollyan Wallace
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Kally
Third National Bank
United States
WM. Connell
Henry Belin
William Ji, Peck, Castler
Firs Optio Opal Ta. Cherks Nee Can Aries
Fredea T. Frid Ohad
P Oer
Matthews Bros
MiCurrah & ‘Thomas
Wilton
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Velvet
Brussels
Savonerrie
Ingrain
Williams & M’anusty
Wyoming Avenue
Pilsner
Ninth Street
Scranton, PA
Patent Record
Baltimore
the Dickson Manufacturing Co
Socranton and
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East Mountain
Lithia Water
Joseph Ross
Omee
West Lackawanna Avenue
Roraston, Pa
H. Banderson
Densten
Spruce Street
Florey & Brooks
Court House
Moose Powder CO
Mooaio
Rush Iaie Works
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
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Repauro Chemical Co
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