Miners Reject 10 Percent Offer and Strike Widens
The P. and R. C. I Co and Lehigh Company offered 10 percent raises but strikers ignored them. Five more Ty ding mines closed. yesterday more collieries suspended operations. Union leaders say no settlement is possible until a UMW convention orders work and recognizes the union. President Mitchell praises early miner gains and predicts improved conditions for workers and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Company
F. D. Nichols
First
United Mine Workers
United Mine Workers’ Union
Mitchell
Organized Labor
Departure of National Guard from Phenandoah under Sheriff Toole
The 12th regiment broke camp at 8 in the morning and boarded a noon train, arriving in Phenandoah around 12:40, with three Pennsy engines ready to haul the special to Sunbury for onward routes. A large crowd watched the departure as citizens and authorities requested the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Phenandoah
Sheriff Toole
12Th Regiment
Sunbury
Local Miner William Gannon Dies at 86 in Locust Gap
William Gannon of Locust Gap died Monday after years of mining accident suffering. A well known figure, he was remembered as Billy Cannon from the old Reliance baseball team, famed for holding third base during Mt Carmel’s heyday of baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gannon
Locust Gap
Billy” Cannon
Old Reliance
Mt, Carmel
Contest Offers Prizes for 1896 Election Guess
Readers can guess electoral votes and popular plurality on page three of this issue. Prizes of 2.50 each await the best predictions, paid after authentic figures arrive. Entry open to subscribers, with nonmembers able to join to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireme
Democratic Demonstration in Bryan and Stevenson Club Event
On Friday at 8 o'clock the Bryan and Stevenson club will stretch a new silken banner from Curry's Hall to the Phe office across Oak street. Speeches will be made by A B Osborne from Evie Harry F E Grim Bucks county congressman and other county speakers. Dr Charles T Steck will also be present. The hall will be fitted with chairs and seating. No charges for admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan & Stevenson Club
Curry’s Hall
Oak Street
Phe
A. B. Osborne
Evie
Harry FE. Grim
Charles T. Steck
Borough Council Sets Curb Project and Sign Bids
The Borough Council met in regular session with President Carl and secretary Thomas. Reports show about 3000 in the treasury and proposed repairs including curb and gutter for streets between 6th and 7th. A bid from Louis Goldschmidt for 400 pine street signs at 14 cents per board was accepted. Adjourned to next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Thomas
Messrs Howells
Pensyl
Brokenshire
Sanger
Yeager
Gibbons
Dorsey
Finance Committee
Treasury
Prodts
Tynac Kemble
P. W. Hoffman
J.Y. Cleaver
Geo
A. Stecker
H. Pengelly
Smith
Palace Restaurant
Louis Goldschmidt
Mt Carmel High School Football Beats Shenandoah 17 to 0
Mt Carmel High School defeated an assembled Shenandoah heavyweights at National Park Saturday afternoon 17 to 0. The visitors' average weight exceeded the locals but Mt Carmel showed superior skill and strategy in a well attended, highly praised game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
Shenandoah
National Park
Jack McManaman Returns to National Hotel Bar Role
The upbeat note announces Jack McManaman has been reengaged by landlord Sieg fried as chief mixer at the National Hotel Bar after a months long vacation. Dr Lashelle sees patients daily 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Samuel's drug store offices, with calls left at the store receiving prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McManaman
Siegfried
National Hotel
Jack
Labor Capital Clash Believed Hit By Strikes And Policy
A discussion on labor and capital argues that thought, means, and action must cooperate. It condemns wage manipulation during coal price swings and calls for fair wage alignment with rising coal prices to prevent strikes and protect miners and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan
Mt. Carmel School Board Holds Regular Meeting
The Mt. Carmel School Board met in regular session Monday evening at the High School building. Members present included R. Davis, Wright, Stine, Anthony, Vought, J. Davis, Secretary Smith and President pro tem Jefferson. Minutes approved. orders drawn for teacher salaries, janitors, superintendent, and various bills. An interesting discussion on educational matters followed before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carmel
R. Davis
Wright
Stine
Anthony
Vought
J. Davis
Smith
Protem. Jefferson
Thos, Ramage
Henry Holt & Co
H. A. Bird
Book Co
A. Pengelly
L 'N. F. Stine
First National Bank
Mt. Carmel Bank Co
Joint bridge bids invited for Roaring Creek link
Sealed proposals are invited to construct a bridge between Northumberland and Columbia Counties over Roaring Creek near Leisening's Hotel Bear Gap. Iron and stone bids to be filed separately by Oct 13 1900 with openings at the site Oct 15 1969. Plans available at the Sunbury and Bloomsburg county offices. Will Lesher clerk Sunbury Pa Oct 1 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northumberland
Columbia
Roaring Creek
Leisening
Bear Gap
Sunbury
Bloomsburg
Will Lesher
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William Cannon
Council
McManaman
Laboree
Part
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Ayer
Svaard
Ike Goldschmidt
Patr Qualppey
North Oak Street
Mt. Carmel, Penna
Richard Irvin
Mount Carmel, Penna
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