100 years ago â 1920 NEW YORK â A project to bring coal from the anthracite regions in Pennsylvania to this city through two 14-inch pipes by water pressure was given consideration today by the city docks and health commissioners. The plan was submitted to Mayor Hylah by Reginald P. Bolten, a member of the American Society Engineers, which held the closing sessions today of its 41st annual convention. 75 years ago â 1945 Tuscarora: Mrs. M. Davies was a Tamaqua caller. Mr. and Mrs. John Chinchar spent a day in Hazleton. 50 years ago â 1970 PALO ALTO â Mary Moser presented a program of readings and carols for the Christmas party for the Womenâs Republican Club held at the AS of I Club.