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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1901

Page

2

Second Day of the Celebration for Coal Miners Parade

The procession split into divisions of United Mine Workers locals from Forest City, Archbald, Cyrhamdale and other areas. Grand marshal John F. Catiney and officials led a pageant with John Mitchell and clergy observing as bands played and crowds cheered along Main Street in Carbondale.

United Mine Workers of Forest Civ Wanching Richmondale Levais Federal Union Forest City Wee Archbald Jermyn Mayfield Todes Unions Cyrhamdale Pedoral Wile International Ageorithm of Machinists Carpenters and Joinere Pedoral Union Newmen Harbers, Typographion Union Digirmakere’ Union Silk Mid Union Rey Clerks Seacordnation Liedefe Sd Carbondale John F. Catiney Stant John H. Hermes Aldes John 2D. Jones Vandhing Hubert Hollow Forest Hty McAndrew Archiveld Jones Finellan Andrew Nien Typographion Union F.&. Joslin Achit Main Street Burch Belmont Church Eighth

Commemorative opening of early Carbondale mine site

A large crowd gathers on Seventh Avenue to unveil a five foot high monument marking the first undersea mine opening near Carbondale. Mayor Kilpatrick presides with dignitaries including G F Swigert and Hughes family members. The ceremony recalls the 19th century coal era and honors miners who built the region’s industry.

Atjetloa Corbondale Seventh Avenue Howe Hares Law Pittston Archit Leon Dhe Thiessen Gondry Doda Enn Kilpatrick G. F. Swigert Conidttioe Programmie Fleese Hughes Weiter I Fairtok Kearney Geriye Mole Carlteanedualy Proddent T Ty Niehele Ne. 1 United Mine Workers Morten Penny Swigert Gine Reese Hughes Mughes Elise Devink Jn Othis Fis Thoma TH Nicholls Tuktret Noood Orlaminete AVIV Cation Jefferson

Mass Meeting on Sandy's Hill in Labor Day Rally

A large crowd gathered on Sandy's Hill as labor leaders led by United Mine Workers President John Mitchell spoke on the Eight Hour Day and union gains. Mitchell defended the union, praised past wins, and urged miners to stay united and education conscious despite opposition from operators and critics.

Sandy Heten John Mitchel United Mine Workers Jones Toacher Mitchells Mitchell Pieettent Dehy Waleh En. Frhol Labor Union Ehadenyan Hie Kilpatrick Eis Howard McKay McKeenport National Board of Mine Workers Nichols Titul Pulaski Ninth Atfother Uinred Cor Gil

Today’s Firemen Jubilee Programme in Middletown

Visiting crews led by the McQuaid Engine No. 3 arrive from Middletown with the Brady band. Welcome addresses at the American house precede races, drills, and a band concert on Main Street, followed by a parade, exhibitions, and a grand ball at the Burke building.

McQuaid Engine Company Middletown Ontario and Western Brady Ontario Western Columbia Hove Company J. W. Kilpatrick G. F. Swigert John M. McNulty Pokimon MetQuaids Manne Teadhiy Main Opie Senna Porian William Connell Hise Company Zeranten River Street Cclck Sixth Avenue Bridge City Hall Finenen Burke

Fire on Sandys Hill Displays Bright Blaze at Night

A vivid fire illuminated Sandys Hill last night as residents reported a brilliant display. The elevated site provided the best vantage for spectators to view the flames and glow across the area.

Sandys Hill

Fragmentary war-time scene with coded fire display

An unclear extract describes bombs and spectacular explosions with vivid fire. It mentions a phrase Gelden Jublien and a number 185.49901, but details and identities are obscured in the damaged text.

Gelden Jublien

Mine Workers Aim for Eight Hour Day in Anthracite

Union leaders in the anthracite region push for an eight hour workday arguing water will not stay permanent until hours decrease. Mitchell spoke as rain interrupted a meeting, then planned an address in Carbondale and a local gathering at Forest City Friday.

United Labor Body Mitchell Carbondale Forest City

Jubilee week brings visitors to Krants Brog brewery

Visitors from Wilkes Barre Pittston and other cities admire the Krants Brog Pennsylvania Central Brewing Company as jubilees unfold. Arch ie Gurney works as a special police figure while a parade horse balks before the Jubilee house. City officials and brewery officers are listed along with numerous centennial souvenirs offerings and a Trinity loan exhibit to close then reopen.

Krants Brog Pennsylvania Central Brewing Company Arso Berunion Eleetric Capriln Vetter Wilkes-Barre Pitteton Warbondale Silk Workers Academy of Music Archie Gurney Kewlee Pickporcheta Scranton Hoyse Jubilee House Leeder Sanitary Mofitt Archie Churhey Balker Middletown Hose Company C. B. Mance B. A. Taylor Charles Higham BE. A. Lorentz Firet Beber He Burch Robert Lawrence John Cooper W. Perla James Corner N. Ward George O'Neill W. Sayer William Pohlmann Daniel McNally James Short Thomas Costello Detroit Chicago Carbondale Trinity Parish House

Boys Clothing and Hats Sale for Boys 3 to 14 Years

A catalog of boys apparel and hats with prices from 10c to 3 14c. Suits include blouse, vestee, double breasted and worsted styles in blue brown stripes and mixes. Knee pants in blue brown grey with 50c option. Caps 25c 38c 10c golf shape tam o shanters.

Firemen’s Day Meet Draws City Companies to Scranton

Fire departments from Scranton and neighboring towns gather for a Firemen’s day event. Stations at Andrew Mitchell, Columbia, Cottage and other companies plan overnight stays and gatherings at Hose House, City Hall, Watts Hall and local halls. Refreshments served. guests travel between headquarters on Church Street and nearby avenues.

Manner Widdlletown Pirst Donoses Broly Howl Midiletown McQuaid Engine Mildletiwa X.Y Fowlir Cranpany Port Derwia Erie Staplety Bata Munesibite Protection Pitneron West Bittaton Crete Kerniesy Sar Trin Forest Euale Qunpane Prinetene Paterptee Une Mommie Perest Tye Andrew Mity Tell Inco ISON Creerport William Walker Tee Company Montiglil Viton Tee Co Ianyning Airdeieg Phebe Siearene Soletua Atone Clear Matey Maltastrent Gavi Liviaien Ernoer Pilus Tenieht Vielina Bntl Andrew Mitchell Perton Wilain Canmell Mokre Ping Ef Scranton Calunmbin Company Hose House Meur Mitchelie Watts Hall Church Street Ghave Satem Avenue Cottage Company Moe- Tighe Fouth Sixth Seventh Avenues

Claims on Carbondale Names at Jubilee Event

The list includes Charles Law of Pittston, son of Archibald Law, an early Delaware and Hudson engine developer and Carbondale mine founder. James McComb of Philadelphia, born Carbondale in 1651, brother to city residents. Hon. JoAnor Jones of Scranton, former district attorney, and Frank G. Durfee, Owego merchant, all noted among Carbondale figures attending the jubilee.

Charles Law Pittsten Archibald Law Delaware and Hudson Amerine Carbondale Andrew Walt James M'Comb Philadelphia John Moomah Thie City Hugh Mettomh XNI York Loy T. V. Powderty Arevney Joe Joan OR. Jones Scranton Ile Arelwld Nur Uine Neel Mr Jones Cerbondate Frank GG. Durfee Wiler Owego Thomas Durfee Lewis Pughe

Local Notes on Historic Figures and Inn Locations

The passage mentions Mr. Pughe tied to the old Washington house, now near Harrison house, and records J. H. Gettings as a fireman. It also notes Dunmore, born in Carbondale four years ago, a miner in Coolbrook who left in 1875 to Nevada and later returned to Dunmore.

Mirene Wilkes Feentry Ciocle Mintog Pughe Washington House Harrison House J. WH. Gettings Dunmore Carbondale Coolbrook Pole Nevada

Archbald Career Sketch Ties to Carbondale and Scranton

A fragmentary reminiscence traces Archbald’s career from 1825 as an engineer under John B. Jervis in the Delaware and Hudson canal project to his 1629 election as superintendent. It notes a long tenure in Carbondale around 1806 to 1827 and a renewal of duties until January 1, 18. YS. Joslin. Supt.¢ ligt.

Weday Sncritune Archbald Ifis Carbondale

Passing Throng Views Jubilee Procession in Carbondale

Scranton residents and visitors including Mr J F P Clark and Mrs Jennie Chirk watched the jubilee procession yesterday. Notables William Hannawas and Joseph Sullivan joined the Carbondale observance with other Scranton guests. Judge AL Wowburg of the orphan's court was in town yesterday.

J. FP. Clark Jennie Chirk Elisabeth of Malley Agnes Jennings Alice Fr Malley Sccranton William Hannawas Lyceum Scranton Joseph Sullivan FL Leonard Daventer Misa Michel Leonard Mélane Frank Cullen Newstealer Dunmore Carbondaly Yestordias BL. Mattel the Tribune

Pennsylvania Earnings Report From Amnectatet Presa

Exclusive wire from The Amnectatet Presa reports earnings of the Pensseelearie Baile food company for July and the rolling twelve months. Details show lines directly operated and operating costs, with gains and increases noted for several segments. The Buffalo and Allegheny Valley operations are referenced in the summary.

Whitoelphia Pensseelearie Baile Food Company Buffalo Allegheny Valley

Mr Bryan Buys a Paper In Odd Transfer Tale

A peculiar notice from Washington describes a paper purchase involving a person named Mr Bryan and a transfer to an individual with unusual names. The fragmentary text references a so called National Warchines Publishing company and a newspaper linked to the event.

Washington

Sawmills Destroyed in Fire at Armetrong Thuman Company

A fire destroyed the Armetrong Thuman company sawmill and damaged adjacent lumber yards. The blaze also consumed pine and other timber in the vicinity, with several outbuildings partially burned. No exact casualty details are clear in the text.

Haneoth Mick Uefine Armetrong Thuman Company

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Airymen Witc John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America Miss Morris Eeemuinry J. 8. Walsh Content Labor Union Jon W. Kilpatrick Carbopdole Seound Anilems Bkehtoseer Mt. Carmel National Orerniger Adam Roysouvies Jetrint No Jeveph Oo Remiand Hage Fon National Prsiniser Mine Workers of America Edward Gerrity Lerud S44 Stev Alf Hoffe Marhendale Merhodie Hares Lee Caphondale Presbyterian Church Reey Wal Thomas Murphy Milon Monaghan Joseph Hamilton John Flewellan Joseph Bromer Thomas Coggins Jacob Heath Henry Perry Anthony Connor Michael McGarry Henry Whittington James Morrissey James Manley Joan Murray George Bryan Patrick Hart Francis Hooper George Gaugetz Anthony Pell Santy Pell Michael Healey Malin Park Place Park End Pike City Ballet Morrison Hose Hig Mr Mitchell Lid Ali Mitchel Wake Coal Petite Mayor Kilpatrick Mr. Hughes Charlies Law Karlow Law Piteton Archhbald Law Mr. Law Mayer Kilpatrick President Nichols Aelia Dae Delaware and Mido Company John Watts John V W. Williams Tere Delaware and Hudson Company Robert MM. Osphant Bondale Ells Mr. Bloghest Seherbe I. Oom. Olyphant A. Walker CL C. Plone Stellendant Minis Mrevtodl Mth Marbonate Mirst Trinity Church Sandy's Hill Mr. Mitchell Sal Cartondale Colm Morgan Thor Theos Rockefeler Ike United Thamas Swift Savk Rivet Iret Chie Potlee Waites Jonas Long Jonas Long's Donas Long James Archbald Joslin Pennsylvania The Amnectatet Presa Mr. Bryan Axwellind Irae Proms
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