Old Boiler Shop Fitted for Sugar Plant Machinery
Dickson Manufacturing previews conversion of the Olive Street Penn Avenue boiler shop into a facility for producing machinery for sugar plants. George W. Major will head the new shop and plans call for employing many skilled workers from Harrisburg Lebanon York and nearby towns as operations begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Street
Penn Avenue
Dickson Manufacturing Company
Clif
Pew
George W. Major
A. RA
Farquhar Company
York
Dickson Company
Tribune
Major
Harrisburg
Lebanon
Two Kingston LNWR workers moved to Scranton shops
Delaware Lackawanna and Western announces transfers at Kingston. William Bryden, longtime Kingston machinist and former foreman, moves to Scranton to oversee engines built on the Bloomsburg division and main line. Niver Johnson, Kingston draughtsman and expert machinist, also transfers to Scranton after plans for many engines. Both leave Kingston Wednesday amid good wishes from local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Kingston
William Bryden
Scranton
Bryden
Charles Graham, Sr
Charles Graham, Jr
Bloomsburg
Niver Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Sweden
Lackawanna System
Wilkes-Barre
Global iron and steel trade pressures and export tactics
The passage discusses how high authorities avoid urging sacrifice sales abroad to protect foreign markets while domestic demand falters. It notes German exporters sustain export trades at any cost, with the Hagen Chamber of Commerce report 1898 describing the Wire Tack Trust using sacrificial prices and syndicates providing bounties on wire and wire racks to boost competitiveness in international markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagen Chamber of Commerce
Wire Tack Trust
Combine
Wse
Lackawanna Road Ends Grand Journey With Smooth Service
Local officials praised the first major test of the new management as thousands used the line to reach the city on Monday. Superintendent J M Daly reported all trains arrived safely and a social train delayed at Osskoken for Governor Roosevelt. Detectives from Buffalo, Syracuse and Utica watched the station with no pickpocket reports.
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Lackawanna Road
J M. Daly
Tribune
New York
Brooklyn
Binghamton
New Jersy
Hosoken
Roosevelt
Fr. O'Keefe
Buffalo
Syracuse
Utica
Railroads Rush Freight Despite Car Shortage
Severe car shortages impact railroads across the state with freight moved rapidly and schedules disrupted. Yards handle unusual traffic as deliveries accelerate and trip hours stretch to meet demand.
Freight cars emptied swiftly to free capacity in France
The company and officials aim to clear the care quickly not due to increased urgency for their own freight but to repurpose the cars for loading freight awaiting shipment at other French destinations.
Hazleton Shop Workers Sign for Weatherly Move
Lehigh Valley shop employees face a closing day as blanks ask for volunteers to relocate to Weatherly. About 25 from the machine shop and 10 from the hoister shop signed, while many own homes in Hart and hesitate to move. Officials gave evasive answers on transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley
Hazleton
Weatherly
Hart
Hoiler
Come
Caldwell in Conference on Freight Matters
PD B Caldwell general traffic manager of the Lackawanna road visited the city Monday to confer with freight officers under him. Attending were W A Fleming Buffalo, W A Wood Syracuse, T BR Barnum Binghamton, G H Parker Path, and R B Vaughn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PD. B. Caldwell
Lackawanna Road
W. A. Fleming
Buffalo
W. A. Wood
Syracuse
T. BR. Barnum
Binghamton
G. H. Parker
Path
R. B. Vaughn
Lodge to be formed by Brotherhood of Track Men in Harrisburg
A lodge of the Brotherhood of Track Men will be instituted Sunday afternoon September 17 in Harrisburg after the lodge charter was received. In Bethlehem Steel No 2 shop wage workers, an advance of one cent per hour was found on their Saturday pay, while boister-making department laborers received a similar increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Trackmen
Harrisburg
Bethlehem Steel Company
Daniel R. Roberts
Lehigh and Wilken- Barre Coal Company
Audenfeld
Lagerne
PLC
Mocanaqua
L. L. Sarge
Roberts
Schulykill
Edward P. Giroard
State Railways
Pittsburg
Pressed Steel Car Company
Giroard
Nile
Bester
Reading
Philadelphia and
Large Batch of Prisoners in Police Court
In a police court session after a big celebration Mayor Moir handled many cases. William Colter paid $2 for drunk and disorderly conduct while John Taylor paid $1 and Thomas Jannett $5 for the same offense. John Lewis paid $5 and Henry Williams faced seven days in jail. Albert Bowman and Oliver Heller were discharged with Frank Kelly. John Smith paid $3 to the treasury and James O'Brien was sent to ten days. John Maher received seven days for celebrating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir
William Colter
John Taylor
Thomas Jannett
John Lewis
Henry Willams
Albert Bowman
Oliver Heller
Frank Kelly
John Smith
Treasury
James, O'Brien
John Maher
Bucknell Football Schedule From Early 1900s
Bucknell University lists its football slate with games against Wyoming Seminary in Lewisburg and Penn at Franklin Field. Additional dates include Lehigh at Bethlehem, Duquesne at Pittsburgh, Williamsport State College, Penn B. R. in Philadelphia, Lafayette at Easton, and Dickinson at SUNure. Beecham's Pills advertised for liver complaints.
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Bucknell University
Wyoming Seminary
Lewisburg
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin Field
Franklin and Marshell
Lehigh University
Bethleohem
Duquesne Athletic Club
Pittsburg
State College
Williamsport
Philadelphia
Lafayette
Faston
Dickinson College
Sunure
Final Hearing Set On Monday In Scranton Case
A judge moved the injunction case by Scranton Railway Co against the city to a final hearing next Monday to decide the legality of operating streetcars on Mulberry Street and Arthur Avenue for a loop near Nye Aug Park. Witnesses were examined in the Henderson summary appeal and a large list of marriage licenses was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Gunster
Margaret Henderson
Langstaff
Scranton Railway Company
City of
Scranton
Mulberry Street
Arthur Avenue
Nuy Aug Park
Everett Warren
Ecomominy
Vosbure
Judie Gunster
Mrs Henderson Granted Bail After Alderman Hearing
Mrs. Margaret Henderson of All bright avenue was arrested on a warrant issued by Alderman John Lentes on charges including assault and battery and using profane language. She waived a hearing, posted bail on two charges, was fined $19 on a third, and her attorney obtained permission to appeal to the next quarter sessions. She contends the incident stemmed from her husband Albert Henderson, who had a prior abuse arrest on August 14 and after his release prompted the warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Henderson
Allbright Avenue
Albert Henderson
John Lentes
Howe
Alderman Leates
Blof Tinkham
Archbald
Equity suit to correct mortgage in Fell township
Andrew Krantz and Gertrude Krantz as executors sue Mary Dunn Martin Dunn John Jones and W G Hicks to correct a mortgage and stay a sheriff sale set for September 15. The suit alleges the wrong property was described in a shortage bill used to cover a 1500 loan to the defendants. The property lies in Fell township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Krantz
Gertrude Krantz
Peter Krantz
Carbondale
Mary Dunn
Martin A. Dunn
John Jones
W. G. Hicks
Fell Township
Witnesses examined in Langstaff election contest
The following list shows witnesses examined yesterday in the Langstaff election contest. Thirteenth ward First district: William Young A Nicholson Gustive Dietzel William Sykes CN Lord. Thirteenth ward Second district: Laula Meyers Hearty BE Francis W 8 Cobb a E Parsons 1 C Parker 4 J Aberkiman. Thirteenth ward Third district: C W Brockaway William Gelener.
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Langstaff
Thirteenth Ward
William Young
A. Nicholson
Gustive Dietzel
William Sykes
CN. Lord
Laula Meyers
BE Francis
Cobb
A. E. Parsons
C. Parker
J. Aberkiman
C. W. Brockaway
William Gelener
Advertised Letters at Scranton Post Office 1899 List
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Scranton Pennsylvania post office in Lackawanna county dated Sept 6 1899. Names include Era H Ripple postmaster Frederick Ainsley Nick Burtman Miss Ida Beattie F B Clark George Campbell W W Croft Miss Kate Coultry. Callers must state advertised and provide list date.
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Scranton
Lackawanna County
Era H. Ripple
Frederick Ainsley
Nick Burtman
Ida Beattie
F. B. Clark
George Campbell
W. W. Croft
Kate Coultry
Be Strong in the Battle of Life Health Ad
An advertisement extols Hood s Sarsaparilla as the best tonic to purify blood and improve health for all ages. It claims over 90 percent have impurity in blood and features a testimonial from Hakon Hammer, engineer in Pottstown Pennsylvania. Hood s Pills are advertised as a liver remedy and gentle cathartic.
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Hood
Military notes on equipment shipment and officers
Major Frank Robling has been notified that Company CC Thirteenth regiment equipment shipped from Harrisburg arsenal last Saturday and expected today. The commission as major for Robling has not arrived but is anticipated soon. A special election will be held to fill the vacancy in Company due to his promotion, date not yet decided.
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Frank Robling
Thirteenth Regiment
State Arsenal
Harrisburg
Robling
Diamond Rings and Watches Sale at Davidow Bros
A special sale offers Diamond Rings at 00, Solid Gold Band Rings at 1.55 and 1.00, Gold Filled Cuff Buttons priced, Gent Solid Silver Watch Elgin movement, Ladles' Sterling Silver Watches at 1.75, Gent's Nickel Watches at 1.75, Rogers Bros Spoons and Putter Knives listed. About three hundred Ladies' Gold and Gold Silver Rings marred by pricing, closeout at one-fourth value. Extra Heavy Solid Silver Thimbles also offered. sale emphasizes drastic discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Movement
RLS
Ladlen
Rogers Brox
Rogers Tires
Elgin
Davidow Bros
Mwe
Vault protected by Holmes Electric Protective System
A bank vault relies on the Holmes Electric Protective System for security. Details mention this electrical safeguard as a notable security feature of the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes’ Electric
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Iron and Steel Trade
Conference of Officials
Gail Borden
Eagle. Condensed Mill
Borden's Condensed Milk CO
N.Y
Bucknell
Beecham
Henry Jettraw
Annie Deitz
B. Dougher
Henry Dechenda
M. Elvin
Louis Fooht
James Finney
J. Freeman
Fred Germann
John Graham
M. Gager
O. W. Gaines
John Geary
Nellie Hines
Charles T. Hull
Misa Dell Hamlin
Clarissa Howard
Dinnia Harvey
Edward Mugeter
Henry G. Marrower
Hunteinger
Mré
Charles Henwood
Elisabeth BE. Jordan
Anna Kauffman
Peter Karangelen
Thomas Kehoe
W. Lain
Antony Metelski
Stella Maria
J. Montan
Mary Martin
Mamie
Grove Street
Patrick Moyles
PD. McCourt
Zarah Nethall
William O’ Malley
Charles Rt. Parker
J. E
O. H. White
Mr. Weaver
Walter Williams
John Walsh
Faward Weinschank
Archeandpy Cymkeburz
Stante Bemala
Jan Aszenberk
Marya Peszdowna Fangrewittle
Francianek Lipiewski
Clippermone Tromupeiner
Joseph Arsulsiitis
Andrew Kanowski
Anthony Meteleki
Iai Marwin
Mr. Stoelstey
Anderko Janos
Frank Widgoez
Kazimeras Stemilewice
Horvila Talapyaki
Nayego Kost
John Rugkay
Anton Pietkowsko
Miss Zuloebhiss
Rospant Pleckus
Andrew Marke
Eee
Iva Harida
Adam Deiter
Ceane Thornhurst
Margaret Sallwan
Aeee Easton
David Edwards
Givenila Williams
Andrew Novoting
Mary Scorns
Olyphant
Wiliam
Thomas Hughes
Catharine Cusick
Michael T Hawley
Mulherin
James Thiteh
Lizzie M. Groveshouse
Wilkes Barre
Ennaee
Martin Marly
Mary A. Hughes
Evoeenness
Soranton
Joseph Krakorky
Reeee Bopanton
Josephine Strenka
Seneeneee
Somanton
Herman Allert
Seeenaeee Soranton
Lizaie Rink Sense
Anee Teeeeeee
Sctarton
John Murphy
Peeves
Dunmote
Mary Gannon
Dunmore
Daniel W. Phillips
Teereeeee
Scpanton
Burd J, Langin . Co
Scranton Postoffice
Boston
Scranton’s Shopping Center
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
THE
Weston Mill CO
Carbondale, Olyphant
Kelly
Atonus
Williams & M’anusty
Wyoming Avenue
Third National Bank
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William HH. Pfce
Mount Pleasant Coal
Hhuckwhen
Hirdseye
Connell Building
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
the Dickson Manufacturing Co
Scrantan and
Wilkesarra A
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Pilsner
Densten
Timple Court Building
Burgery
Florey & Brooks
Court House
Laflin & Rand Powder CO
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