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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1899

Page

6

New York Carriers Lead Four Train Delegation Parade

About 1 902 carriers from Greater New York Newark Philadelphia Jersey City Paterson and Wilkes Barre arrived in staged sections to form a grand parade. Coordinated by Chief Robling and Grand Marshal Ripple the procession featured diverse uniforms and escorting officials while spectators lined roped avenues.

New York Jersey City Corneting van Cott Avelstant Post Richard van Cott City Delivery L. T. Lauferty T. A. Jardines C. W. White F. ©. Driscoll TJ. Campbell Howard Connolly H. C. Lippmann J. J. Jones I. Rothman F. E Shea F. KR. Rannow Brooklyn Francis HH. Wilson W. A. Smith Ofice William Exstance A. H. Frost Wood Arreth H. G. Buckley J .F. Lindmark J. Cortelyou W. J. Mortien W. Lester Newark Delaware and Hudson Cemelonia Jones Philadelphia Calinel Johnson Posdon BR. B. Megargee John R. Farr Edward James Chis Boudlcot Voshure T. Burke A. F. Duffy Wilkes-Barre Ninth Regiment Donahoe Jermyn Une Pittston Theodore Hurt Washington Avenue Court House Iit Fire Department Ceetre Franklin, Nay Aue Crystal Columbia AF. Law Lackswanna Avenue Bauer W. ¥. Goritivhs Finn & Phillips Ripple W. 8. Millar C. 0 Mattes FL M. Wandling D BL Atherton L. T. Mattes

Carriers Host Largest Scranton Parade Ever Seen

The Afternoon Parade reports the local letter carriers staging their biggest uniformed parade. An estimated 7 000 marchers moved past the reviewing stand in forty minutes, drawing carriers and officials from nearby cities and a crowd unmatched by past events. New York dispatched 2 500. Brooklyn also sent participants.

Scranton Letter Carriera Philadelphia New York Brooklyn

Parade Details and Route of Scranton Event

The parade assembled at 2 PM with delegates, carriages, and guests in three divisions. President John N. Parsons declined a carriage, preferring walkers. The march went along Lackawanna and Franklin avenues, with crowds cheering along the route and Colonel Ripple receiving the most applause as he led the column. A Detroit drill corps of 35 in white caps followed, performing precise formations.

Tipple Wis New York Brooklyn Paterson Lackawanna Franklin Avenue Franklin Squaih John N. Parsons Parsone New Jerrey Pennsylvania Spruce Street Linden Street Grand Marshal Ripple Cave Lackawanak Avenue Washington Avenue Spruces Street Jefferson Avenue Ping Street Plute Street Wyoming Avenue Connell Ripple Detroit Drill Corps Atreeta Scranton Parsons

New York Delegation Leads Parade Of Carriers Band Held

The New York delegation headlined the parade with a premier band and drum corps in black braided coats and white caps. Boroughs and cities from Albany to Hoboken showcased their carriers bands and flags, while dignitaries including Governor Stone and Congressman Connell reviewed the line and greeted spectators along Mulberry Street.

New York Kingettiden Madison Square Brooklyn M40 Lawrence W. A. Smith Albans Elmira Binehamton Delownation New York State Binehamtons Jersey Newark Jerseys City Hmowoken Paterson Mosquito Philadelphians Pennsylvania Donahoe Wilkes-Barre Ninth Regiment Minh Pittston Lehigh Valley Association Wilkes Mulberry Stret Washington Avenue Mulberry Street Wyoming Avenue Nipple Mr. Smith Coverner Machen Connell Genere Coggressman Connell Recention Committee M. Windittig Aldus Victor Arnold Joseph A. Mears C. Eara George Heintz Benjamin Holland Mink Drisoell Willim Sooul A. J. Walling James Lockton Jdeeeph Corentyem Met Stathon Bo John V. Packenham Samuel W. Harris John A. Greg Challis HH Co. Hecht F. J. Graham BL Lennard George A. Shepherd George Devine Peter Lynch James Mahoney Mer John Menley William Kootlach Vourfies John Dembeoin Charlee J. Dando William J. Norton Sue Py Ia Garter Moaart Carbonate A. Dram Cara Beranton Michael Hogea BR. Kiley Odell P. Fatrell J. Loselle Orville Baxter New York City James M. Calin James Curry John Dlunt J.renin Ellef Ceorge Kemph G. Connell Wlliam McGoo William Schleffer Willtam Donnelly William Stannard F. Rhea Joseph Taylor Citiens’ Hand North Scranton Noy Aug Scranton Levi Taylor Charge Koelp Willie J. Manion Thomas Daley William J. Baldwin Vieter Toller Biathon Japtain J. Dwyer W. Brennan T. Murphy F. Hane George W. Mensom P. Caewidy Brathon W John A. McCoy Charles 8 Torrey Joseph J. Spillane O.—unlain William Taylors J. Carey James Hernen J. 4 Fred Dingier Beb Deanne Thomas Moore William Waveraurt Leutenant Henry Lott John Frank Coffey Arthur McGinnis Thrat Leutenant Joseph Washelimnn Piper John McCinn Joseph Tineles Quceta Lawrences General Postofice Johnson Hall Heutenant John J. Vaughan Stathon W John Cook John Morey P. O'Brien Thomas Flanagan

Evening Reception at High School Auditorium

A public reception at the High School auditorium drew a large crowd last evening. The stage featured potted plants and the national colors with Governor W A Stone, Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith, Congressman William Connell, Hon T Powderly, Commissioner of Immigration Colonel I A Watres, and Rev BR in attendance.

Charles Emory Smith William Cyphers Newark Thomas W. Frampton A. W. Machen New York City H.C. Machen Washington, D William A. Stone William Connell H. M. Edwards Slapley Davenport Wilkes, Barre VW. Powderly Scranton Archbald Pr. W. Gunater Frank Penman J. A. Woatree Cornelius van Cott FL Warner Jersey City F. W. Wooley BF. Bertsch Charles Robinson Elmira Arja Wulime W. G. Parke Frank Carlicel J. J. Williams A.D. Diackington Hitchcuck Joseph Ambrow Morristown N. Do WH. Brydion Pittston J. B. Bryder O'Malley Belert Connellman Edward James Mon John TR. Fair David Peitehard John Oeffiey Frank Johncat Joh Tenere G. N. Gister Dots T. Burke Eerb Megareee Sollelior Vosburg Philadelphia George Krowles John Molden Houghton Corcorn Y. J That City W. A. Stone T. ¥. Powderly I. A. Watres

Scranton Delegations Attend Grand Postal Service Event

A large gathering of mail carriers and delegations from Bath, Albany, Ithaca, Newark, Jersey City, Philadelphia, and more joined a convention in Scranton. Speakers commended duty, loyalty, and the postal service's role in national honor, with Mayor Moir and Postmaster General Smith featured.

Parade Formations and Parade Officials Listed

A detailed roster lists mounted officers, chiefs and aides, staff officers, and colonels forming a parade. It includes names such as Colonel FB W Nipple, Major W S Millar, Major E D Fellows, and Dr. John J Sullivan among others, plus numerous drill and band units and delegates from states and cities. Carriage No. 1 Portmaster General appears as part of the ceremony.

Block and Burke FB. W. Nipple Ehint W. 8 Millar E. D. Fellowa William Ki. Keller Walter Ki. Gunster Frank Becker John J. Sullivan Morris J. Keck W. G. Fhoemaker EL. Ripple, Jr W. Loftus W. E. Downe A. FE Etarshal C. C. Mattes Aldon—Chas F. Hows A. F. Law Ianac Brown G. A. Blanchard Bauer Bwtrbie Julius Stuetzer W. T Orr Leutenant Charles Siimilton New York State Baltimore Chicago Ohio New York City

Visitors fed at armory and city buildings on city visit

Visiting mail carriers and their wives were served hot coffee and meals at multiple city sites. About 1,400 New York delegates ate in the armory, 500–600 New Jersey postal workers at the Davidson building, 700 Philadelphia and Detroit carriers at Snover, and others at Powell and various hotels as they registered.

Armory Adame Avenue Davidson Spruce Street Powell Building Wyoming Avenue Snover Penn Avenue City Mall Mlle Marie Campbell Mra John Th. Thomas Harry White Mra. A. Jenkins New York New Jersey Putoreon Passaic Jeraey City Hoboken Davidson Building J. H. Phillips Thomas Williame Edward Jones Thomas Jones David Reese T. D. Davie Victor Lauer W. H. Bird Mre BE. N. Bagwell George Jones Stephen Spraks Misses McGuinness Gilbbers Krump Warner

Address by Emory Smitth to Scranton Letter Carriers Convention

Emory Smitth, postmaster general designate, praises Scranton as Electric City and welcomes National Letter Carriers delegates. He lauds McKinley, urges higher postal standards, and compliments the carriers for faithful service and excellent work. He notes the convention’s value for members and the service they sustain nationwide.

Parsons Speech Delights Delegates At Carrier Convention

Remarks by Mr Parsons stirred applause as the National Association of Letter Carriers president spoke at the Berminton convention. The New York Letter Carriers band played See the Conquering Hero Comes while officials praised the mayor’s welcome. Parsons thanked Mr Smith and the helpers for their efforts in arranging entertainment and noted plans for sick and insurance programs before the page ends with a continued note on Page 6.

Beranton Glee Club Comrades In Arms John T. Watkins Llewellyn Jones Watren Moir Scranton McKinley Smith Glee Club Carrice Watresa John N. Parsons National Association of Leotier Carriers New York Omes Berminton Pateons Mr. Smith Uhe As- A

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