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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Jacksonville
Fla
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Cleveland
Teventy
John Eberhardt
Free Delivery
New York’s
Peter Shea
William J. Brandt
Albert Tringnot
Lloyd Browne
William Morrie
R. Miller
F. Watson
W. J. Morrison
George I. Webb
E. H. Ripple
D. GB. Atherton
Aldes
Nelson Atherton
Charles Fisher
G. R. Relph
George Highfield
Lester Curries
Moarehal
Aaron FR
Jewel
Herbert ©. Vaughan
Charles Mullon
Joseph A. Terrill
Charles Sluebler
James Patrick
James Donnelly
R. C. Eirb
Joseph L. Hiutchings
Jorsey City
James J. Shen
Dayenne
N. J
Elizabeth
Steve Doran
Muarehall’s
Richard Crosby
Wiliam Bo. Johnson
Thomas Flood
Willam Ll. Houghton
John Corcorin
George Knowles
D. General Post Office
Peter A. Fitzpatrick
Statton A
George Zelas
Thomas Mullen
John J. Gurns
James Shepley
William G. Reade
Thomas Lathrum
Fred Levis
Charles Morley
John J. Boyle
Joseph Olmstead
George Henhowffer
John Bierllen
Frank Moguet
Staten
Zachariah
Carriera
Boston
Allentown
Hethichem
Bethlehem
Phillipsburg
G. B. Brown
Ringgold Bann
United States Rec
Post Office Department
Dewey
Gunn
Roosevelt
Wheeler
Hawkins
Lawton
McArthur
United States
Harle
Emory Smitth
National Letter Carriers’ Association
Meyer
MccKinley
The
United Afutea
Mr. Parsons