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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1900

Page

9

End of West Scranton Strike Feels Within Reach

Probable settlement of the anthracite strike dominates local talk with miners hopeful for an early agreement. Lackawanna officials say a settlement may recognize United Mine Workers without delaying peace, as workers weigh risks of returning to mines. James O’Keefe dies at Luzerne Street home at 40, cramps cited. coroner to perform autopsy. funeral set with Cathedral cemetery interment.

Lackawanna James O'Keefe Luzerne Street United Mine Workers Roberts Tomoorrow Cathedral

James O'Keefe Dies Suddenly at Home

James O'Keefe of 11 Luzerne Street died suddenly yesterday morning at his residence. Authorities report no suspicious circumstances and no foul play is suspected in the death.

James O'Keefe Luzerne Street

Socialist Labor meeting in Bellevue hosts New York editor

A mass meeting at Main avenue and Jackson street drew a large crowd to hear P. J. Hickey of New York edit Daily People. He argued for government control and suppression of trusts and all parties except Socialists, using the miners strike as an example. A Democratic mass meeting was also held at Five Corners in Bellevue.

Main Avenue Jackson Street Socialist-Labor Party P. J. Hickey New York Daily People Secialists Five Corners Bellevue

Afternoon meetings at Simpson Methodist Epischal church

Growing interest surrounds the ongoing talks at Simpson Methodist Epischal church. W W Adair secretary of the Railroad Young Men's Christian association spoke on God the Solution of Life's Difficulties, with Mayor James Moir set to address this afternoon and a likely large audience. Trev J BR Sweet gave an engaging lecture on Providential History last night under Epworth League auspices.

Simpson Methodist Epischal Church W. W. Adair Railroad Young Men's Christian James Moir Trev. J. BR. Sweet Providential History Epworth Leawiwe

Obituary notices and funerals listed for local residents

Multiple funeral arrangements are announced. Services for Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Catherine Davis are in Deckers Court and at 355 North Lincoln Avenue respectively, with interments at Washburn Street cemetery. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. James Simms was buried yesterday at Washburn Street cemetery. Rev. William L. Evans funeral is at Plymouth this afternoon at 2 o'clock with attendees from the area.

Lewis Deckers Court Washburn Street James Simms West Linden Street Catherine Davis North Lincoln Avenue William L. Evans Plymouth Singra Daniel Protheroe Milwaukee Wis Young Women’s Christian Association George Ulrich Charles Yoos New Jersey Philadelphia Alderman Kellow John Stover William Charles Detkelnick Wayne County Misa Grace Peck Young Women's Christian Association Jennie Lewis Margaret Davis Pittston Tallie Evins Christian Endeavor Convention May Samer 'S Archbald Street Pwckville Avon Charles Becket Meritlin Street Frank Neuman Clark's Summit John EE. Travis North Lincoln Avenue Cambridge Ohija Mary McLain North Main Avenue Katherine Trosar Agnes Rine Clarke Bros Winamaker's Thomas TD. Reese Corbett Avenue Helen Davis Sumner Avenue Wilkes-Barre Peter J. Lewis South Premiey Avenue Pittsbhore Westinghouse

Singing festival draws crowd to Welsh churches Sunday

General notes indicate a singing festival at Welsh Calvinistic Methodist churches this Sunday is drawing significant attention and likely large attendance. The event highlights community religious life and cultural tradition in the region.

Local Notices and Social Roundup in Scranton Area

The column catalogues varied village events and personal notices from Scranton surroundings. It mentions fire incidents at a hotel and an orphanage, church and club meetings, travels of Mrs. Randolph Jones, names of Aldermen and locals, garden parties, a kindergarten gathering, Wayne county farewells, and residents attending conventions in nearby cities.

Funeral notices and local society items from North Scranton

The paper reports the funeral of Stewart Hufford at Jadwin street residence with burial in Forest Hill, notes his 38 years and roles in Washington Camp 177 and other groups, and mentions Anthony Knight’s funeral at West Market Street Holy Rosary with high requiem. Also brief society items cover Stella Benjamin’s surprise party, John Early’s assault hearing, Epworth league elections, Ladies Aid meeting, and church calls to Rev. S Reading’s return.

Stewart M. Huffered la O Jadwin Street Forest Beml Cewetery Devensed West Ridge Hutford Washington Camp New 177 Patriotic Ordter Sons of America Comepass M. Thirteenth Regiment Anthony Knight West Market Street Holy Rosary Trew J. Ve Moylan St. Mary's North Main Avenue Welock Sharp Stewart Hufford Forest Hill Cemetery Stella Henjamin North Main Hvenua Gumoes Anna Kelslings Avabia Swartz Diana Watkins Belle Robinson Ma Bishing Amy Colvin Rosar Price Robert White Joseph Watking Clarence McAllister James Lalit Albert Benjamin Tay Robinson John Early Saltry M. M. McNamara John Peil Keyser Avenue Carbondale Alex Bryden

Unclaimed Letters and Local Socials in Dunmore

Unclaimed letters as of September 26 are listed for residents including Mrs G Fountain and F L Frager among others. The Methodist Episcopal church held a social at Mrs J W Wert’s home, while school schedules were altered for Miss Mary McHale’s funeral and several local families moved residences.

G. Fountain Smith Wic New York Avenue Mount Zion Hay F. L. Frager Madison Avenue A. C. Fuller Electric Avenue Clyde Hopewell J. W. Howarth Helen Hotter J. G. McIntyre Bridget McLean Grove Street Hy Martin Mary Matone Jennie O'dora Margaret Pincett Drinker Street K. Shelly Annie Thomas Quincy Avenue Lucian Hosellio Vincenzo Guaruliio Methodist Episcopal Church J. W. Wert Blakely Street Mary McHale Vingones Burnolo Foote Street Pennsylvania Coal Company George J. Fries Oscar J. Henapp John Glencross Petersburg William Harvey Throop Street Wadell Juive Helen Spencer Mount Pleasant Wayne County Horneath Foreign Missionary Societies The Presbyterian Church and Mires Willian Bord Moneavenue Dr. Chamberlain William Gibbens A. 0. Blickington Fowler Close Farrer Cordy Decker Michel Chamberlin Nye Wardell King Hurry Nye

Green Ridge Personal Notices and Lodge Elections

Green Ridge notices report Mrs Walter Griffin of Glenburn visiting local friends, Mrs J P Warner visiting, and Lief Sinpeon leaving for Cleveland Otia. Funeral of Stewart W Hurford causes prayer meeting to be omitted. Green Ridge lodge No 604 elects William Hendrickson as N G and M J Kemp as W G with A B Addyimuan assistant seerenty and D F Dean as representative to grand lodge.

Walter Griffin Glenburn Ida Cahoon Green Ridge Green Ridge Lodge Independent Order of Old Fellows Masonic Hall Mmckson Avenue N. G William Hendrickson W. G M. J. Kemp Seerenty A. BE. Addyimuan WH. ‘Treverson Grand Lodge D. F. Dean

Death of William Marsh Rice Cremated at Mash Pond

Exclusive wire reports the death of millionaire William Marsh Rice who was cremated at Mash Pond. Also noted are a gun accident near Bellefonte killing Annie Hobson, a Rock Creek Texas train wreck with one dead and eight injured, a Carolina and Northwestern wreck at Lenoir killing Engineer John Palmer and a colored rail hand, and Kid Henderson being captured in Indianapolis for a Philadelphia jewelry store diamonds theft.

Prom William Marsh Rice Universal Inquiry Miesh Pond Commission Washington Annie Hobson Hellefonte Rock Creek Texas Carolina and Northwestern Lenoir N. C John Palmer Kid" Henderson Philadelphia Eighth Street Indianapolis Ind

South Scranton Social Notes Highlight Trolley Party and Home Entertainments

Miss Kate Kilcoyne hosted a trolley party for her birthday with a long list of friends and several gentlemen guests. Miss Meta Thoms entertained at her Willow Street home with games and amusements for a pleasant evening among friends.

Kate Kilcoyne Meta Thoms Pittaton Avenae Anna Burkhouser Lena Burkhouser Minnie Burkhouser Kate Kirst Kate Sames Frances Levert Margaret Friehtel Kate Frichtel Eilgabeth Luther Emma Luther Lon Hartman Minnie Hafner Mre. Weiser Anna Sommars Anna Illckey Mary Stitheska Anna Longenderfer Lillian Relate Alice Jones Mary Merman Messrs Henry Belleheimer Jacob Saar Fred Neher Lous Stigtecka Alex. Miller Mr. Wentzel Mr. Loveluss Meta Thome Willow Street

Athletic club fair to feature lively booth rivalry and contests

The fair committee and Jates executive group met last night to review reports. The ladies’ branch is rapidly advancing and a spirited race for subscriptions is expected among booth organizers. A geld watch contest for the ladies is planned next week, and a sword and belt prize will go to the person who raises the most money from popular subscriptions, with Hildebrandt of West Side Knights of the Golden Eagle facing Henry Moore.

Athletic Club Judelne Mr. Hildebrandt West Side Knights of the Golden Eagle Henry Moore Lodge T

Entertainment Night Opens Season By Loyalty Club

The Loyalty club of the South Scranton Young Women's Christian Association, reorganised last Friday, hosts the season’s first entertainment tonight in the association rooms on Cedar Avenue. The show features solo and vocal acts by Anni Vorheos, Gertrude Long, Mildred Green, Chora Long, and Clara Toiriae, with recitations and piano and violin performances.

Loyalty Club of the South Scranton Young Women's Christian Assincaation Association Rooms Cedar Avenue Phingsuly Anni Vorheos Gertrude Long Mildred Green Miss Mildred Green Miss Gertrude Long Miss Anne Vorhees Mise Clara Toiriae

Loyally Club Plans Winter Work and Talent Night

The Loyally club of the South Side Young Women's Timediin aasioiwtier rhoms held a meeting Friday night to map winter activities and announce a full program on Friday September. The educational department will open the first week in October and invites those interested in arithmetic grammar penmanship German or piano lessons to register this week in the afternoon or evening.

South Side Association

Education Classes Open Soon in South Scranton Women’s Christian Association

The South Scranton Young Women’s Christian Association invites all interested to register for fall classes starting the second week in October. Courses include common branches and German, with piano classes available. registration is set for Monday and Tuesday next week. Fred Hermann of Direlattert, secretary of the Junker Maennerchor, celebrated his 25th birthday with friends and food, and several locals recently returned from trips to New York or abroad.

South Scranton Wommen Fred Hermann Direlattert Junker Maennerchor Cedar Avenue New York Ralph Mills Maxleton Schalt Neptune Place

Obituary for Mrs Mary A Hartman in Danville area

Mrs Mary A Hartman eldest resident of Danville passes away at her home in Weldington after a lengthy illness. Survived by Frederick Edward and Austin Hartman of Danville and others, with services set for 2 PM today at the Vonentwt cemetery with Rev Aielmann in charge.

Welnesday Mary A Hartman Ted Deeiinte Rormnton Pasa Thuilington Teacweil Pune Wes Wilels Manville Duver Mies Renile Mir Loole Fanford Thie Aldy Jake Chicago Servo Kev, Aielmann Intermicht Vonent Wut Perl Vale

Porfirio Diaz and Mexico’s industrial locomotive rise

The passage extols Porfirio Diaz for modernizing Mexico through railways and industrial growth. It lauds his perseverance from poverty in 1885 to a sustained presidency, likening him to a locomotive driver pulling a nation toward progress, while criticizing critics who blame his era.

Mexico Porfirio Diag Oltamen Millons Purfio Diag Mie Porfirio Dae Locamer Tives Thic Napoleon Bismarck Portiria Winklings

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