Social Roundup Notes From A Busy City Visit
A scattered local column lists numerous visitors and residents. Mr and Mrs David avie ate Meme from tylr welding tour travel to Boston to resume studies in tovtology. Mr H W Bennett of Minneapolis and Mr C Davia of Saginaw visit Attorney KE HW Shuttled at 1080 North Washington. The Breeden and McGhie clans stay at Motel Albert in New York, while Harold Busch travels from Lackawanna hospital to Philadelphia for vacation. Australian cousins Alicabotl and Mancaret McGhie visit uncle ALB Hales on South Main, after world tour and European summer with plans to winter here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Meara
Charles Whittemore
Willian I
Davin Feft Weatenday
Boston
Mage
H.W. Bennett
Minneapolis
Minn
C, 1
Davia
Saginaw
Mich
Nicors
William, Vrink
Adors
Washington Avenue
Mr. and
Mire
Breeden
Mise Bryden
W. Conam
F. J. Crane
Benson
McCann
A. T. Gangloff
Tom Tanglers
Thin City
Albert
New York
We Busch
Serge
Lackawanna Hospital
Philadelphia
Albert Busch
Alicabotl
Mancaret McGhie
Maryborough
Queensland
Australia
Guente
Alb
Hales
South Main Avenue
Yolling
Tihen
Europe
Controller Seeks Clarification On Salary For City Treasurer
At a board of control meeting, Controller Howell renewed questions about his own pay and the legality of current allowances. He cites a Sept 7 1890 opinion by Attorney L D J Reedy stating the treasurer should receive a fixed salary not to change during office. He asks whether extra compensation for school work is lawful and asks for funds to hire another clerk if denied. The communication was sent to the finance committee and the board's attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Howell
Supreme Court
LD. J. Reedy
Ilegal
Finance Committee
Happenings at Schuylkill Mines and Union Actions
Report from Schuylkill details crowd reactions at the Bellevue washery, guard arrangements, and the use of provisioned cars as living quarters for watchmen. The United Mine Workers District No 1 executive board rejects settlements with single operators over the Gibbins Coal case, signaling no partial settlement. Soft coal shipments begin, while superintendents say no immediate resumption of mine operations. organizers arrive to coordinate with Hazleton and New York officials. switchmen seek guidance from grand officers ahead of potential actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin Point
Bellevue Wallery
Tt ‘Even
Xo Halon
Dunmore
Bim Street
Bellevue
United Mine Workers of District No
Edr Lowle
South Scranton
Davis
Bauquoit Sik
Mir. Davis
United Mine Workers
Jocn
Rose
Loomis
Schuylkill
Fred Dileher
Hazleton
Mitchell
Robert Courtriahht
Houleton
Flields
What Will the Switchmen Do
Editors discuss the miners demand to stop coal handling and the possible railroad reaction. The piece cites tensions among switchmen, brakemen, and train crews, with the switchmen potentially refusing to handle coal and should that occur, the brakemen may bear the burden.
Dempsey Reports Grim Outlook in Schuylkill Region
Secretary John Tl. Dempsey returned from Angieton to say the lower counties face worsening mine conditions as militia presence prompts work stoppages. He cited Ashland miners quitting under militia protection, Mother Jones urging vows not to return to work, and new union activity in Latimer crippling local collieries including Derringer and Shipton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tl. Dempsey
Distreet No.1
Tiaet
Angieton
Tribune
Schuylkitt
Ashland
Shenandoah
Mother Jones
Latimer
Neally
Lattimer
Derringer
Shipton
Hagleton
Extent of Interests Involved in Strike Across Pennsylvanian Coal Field
The anthracite coal field of Pennsylvania covers under 49 square miles with about 15 mines and 14.5 million tons annual production. More than 142,000 men are employed, with many outside mine work. Production details by district and county are listed. the count affected by the current strike is shown in an accompanying table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennes Wanli
Summit Hill
Lehigh Coal Company
Philadelphia and Reade
Bohuylkill
Lehigh
Lackawanna County
Lugermae
Carbon County
Schuyvikill County
Repeated Miner Strikes Mark Lehigh Valley History
The record notes a long history of six strikes in the anthracite region since 1840s, with failures to win wage hikes or policy demands. Key districts include Lehigh, SBohuytkill, and Reading, amid periods of idle time, rioting, and the Molly Maguires era, culminating in 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthrache Regia
LHS
Lehigh and
Sbohuytkill
Lehigh
Reading Company
Lehigh District Miners Strike Highlights United Mine Workers Rise
The present stoppage among Lehigh district miners marks a new wave as the United Mine Workers of America, now with about 189000 members across states, leads the action. Formed from the 19th century union, the organization unites anthracite and bituminous miners in a district system overseen by a national executive board and a convention chaired by a president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Distriet
Ageina
United Mine Workers of America
Stuip
Loyaly
United States
Tarleton
Paadhanaypeetia
Mitchell
Philadelphia Leder
Notes of Interest About the Strike in Coal Regions
Notices posted at strike headquarters warn the ongoing strike in Indian Territory and Arkansas remains active. Kentucky miners were offered jobs by Greasy Creek Canal Coal and Tramway Co to work at Fitza mines, with pay and powder pricing noted. News from Johnstown Dem ocrat highlights coal operators recruiting nationwide as a strike ends, with Wilkes-Barre workers hired to operate Booth Park and Mitchell Coal plants, claiming region will grow prosperous and three thousand miners may be employed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
Arkansas
Elghteen
Greasy Creek Cannel Col and Tramway Company
Fitza
Johnson County
Kentucky
Fred Dileher
Ompany
Dilehor
Johnstown Demoncrat
Eost
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania Depot
J. C. Steinman & C O
Booth Park
Mitchell Coal & Coke Co
Enlistments Not Increased At Local Army Station
A Tribune reporter found enlistments at the United States army recruiting station on Wyoming Avenue the smallest for the month since the station opened. Captain Wolfe cites strike uncertainty and expects colder weather to drive workers to enlist, with some assigned to the Philippines then Fort Wood for training. Seven men enlisted this month, including Corporal Albert J. Stelle and Private James Cooper, who are bound for the Philippines. others listed hometowns in Scranton, Bevanton, Harford, Olyphant, Pittston, and Olyphant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
United States Army
Wyoming Avenue
Wolfe
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Fort Wood
New York Harbor
Fourth Infantry
Cavite
Manila
War Department
Albert J. Stelle
James Cooper
Philippine Service
Sielle
Phillippines
Piel Bros Real German Lager On Draught At Coynes
Beer on draught at Coynes Steam Heating and Plumbing run by Piel Bros with P F M T Howley at 251 Wyoming Avenue Beecham's Pills promoted as no equal for tone and relief for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piel Bros
Coyne Rs
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Beecham
Scranton Eyes Next National Municipal League Convention
A. B. Dunning returns from Milwaukee where he attended the National Municipal League meeting as a Scranton board of trade delegate. He reports strong reform sentiment and backing to secure Scranton as next convention host, with emphasis on proportional representation and honest primaries in municipal government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Dunning
Milwaukee
National Municipal League
Board of Trade
A. HB. Dunning Haeiva
Scrmaton
Indianafolia
Minneapolis
Winton Rogers Woollroff
Econmiitees
Whch
Scranton
Tren
League
Dunning
Crawford County
The Galveston Fund Subscriptions Reported
Secretary Atherton of the Chamber of Trade lists additional endorsements to the Galveston relief fund. Subscriptions include names such as William Taylor and Virginia’s nomination, with officials urging prompt contributions to expedite aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
The
Heans of Trade
Fund For the
Galveston
Unusual German Remedy Sold by Matthews Prog
A German remedy once prescribed by Dr Krause, famed court physician, is described as unlike any American preparation and rapidly effective against distressing cases. It is priced at 2.59 and sold by Matthews Prog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awerica
Krause
Germany
Matthews
Lecture on Trusts Likely at Caregiers Hall Tonight
Donley will deliver a talk on Trusts Their Benefit and Their Evil this evening at 7 50 p m in Caregiers hall over Moonomy store Wyoming avenue. Admission set at ten cents with proceeds to the Open Field and Wurzburger Imported Beer on draft at the Coyne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfeced
Donley
Caregiers’ Hall
Moonomy Store
Wyoming Avenue
Instruments on Display at the Ware Rooms
A stock of these superb instruments may be seen at the ware rooms of the supplier, inviting inspection by prospective buyers and showcasing the range and quality available.
Carey Promoted to Chief Night Despatcher at Lackawanna
John M. Carey, formerly despatcher in charge of the yard office, is named chief night despatcher in the newly created role. He previously served as assistant day despatcher under the old regime and was promoted by ex General Superintendent Russell to the post. Carey is regarded as one of the companys most competent men and will oversee all train movements between Binghamton and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunning
Washington Gladden
Gladden
John M. Carey
Lackawanna
Carey
Ruseell
Ginghamton
Washington
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Tae Moptas
Hano
Ae Srona
N. Washington Ave
L.A. D
the New Shoe Store
Lewis, Ruddy, Davies & Murphy
Lackawanna Avenue
DR. Taylor
Jermyn
Sanderson Avenue
Ackawanna
Penn Avenue
A. & Warman
Laval
Mee
David Avie
Tylr
Dougherty & Thomas, Opp
Treat
Frank T. Manley
John V W. Tipton
PL HW
Morrisey
E. G
Coursen
Lacka. Ave
Dempsey
Sangha
Drivera
Engineers and Pieemen
Door Arra
Foretien
Greies ‘Bissbaas Earegers Superintendente
Gba
Totata
Reys Ik
Galveston Fund
Ile Teedee
Dane Cee Eiaedue
William T. Taylor
Vetonteer Vireinnni
Wghal Cceugiecceaes Oeewanyyupesrescerannes
Tee
Casey & Kelly, E. Robinson's, and
Wurzburger
Coyne
Seitz K Co
Washington Ave
Guernsey Building
Moritz Moszkowski
Masons Hamlin
Mason and Hamlin
Paris
Mason & Hamlin
Moszkowski
L. B. Powell & Co
Lackawanna Road
Knox
Woshington Av
Ciukle
Gunster & Forsyth
C. F. Beckwith & CO
Dime Bank Building
Green Ridge
Lackawanna Ave
Sruggists
Foote & Fuller Co. Mears Building
Conrad
Delaware
Flame Crown Tomatam
Com
Ovlons
W.H. Pierce
Penn Ava
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Sgranton and
Wilkes-Barrela
General Office
Scranton, Pa
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