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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1898
Page
4
A report on the April Anthracite Coal Operators Association letter argues for separating small sizes from larger domestic coal to expand markets. It cites October and April production differences, price effects, and transport capacity, urging action by transporters and lawmakers to boost tonnage and adjust freight and retail costs.
A Wilkes-Barre Commercial Club gathering Tuesday evening discussed promoting anthracite as United States navy fuel. H. B. Fleming of the Anthracite Operators' Association reported strong Navy interest and the group agreed to cooperate with the association rather than pursue a separate push. A delegation to Washington was planned but postponed due to a looming war outbreak.
The Wyoming Conference outlines its multi-day programme meeting in Norwich New York beginning Tuesday April 7 with Freedman's Aid Society anniversary address by Rev J W Hamilton D D. Events include Lord's Supper, sermons by Rev G A Plaei and Bishop Fowler, lectures by Dr Faulkner, and anniversaries of Historical Society Church Extension and Women’s/Home Missionary societies across April 1 8 through April 8 with devotional services conference sessions and memorial reviews.
The Hahnemann hospital directors acknowledge March gifts including fruit, beverages, crackers, sugar, coffee, rice, canned goods, spices, breads, preserved fruits, wines and numerous personal items. Donors include Mrs. Fred New Hag, Dr. Anna Chirk, Mrs. A. H. Torres, Mrs. EB. Fuller, Miss Richmond, Mrs. H. M. Boles, and several committees. Some items recall memory of Mr. William T. Smith.
Willitte Conlin of Cayuse avenue joined the Phwtucket club in the New England league yesterday. The Rochester and Cortlandl notes mention Lyons seeking Sauly Grit and Morton delaying matters, with ONeill praised as a hard working catcher but facing team rotation.
An old advertisement urges readers to stay healthy without coughs or fevers by taking Hood's Sarsaparilla. It claims Hood 5 Pills are plant based and safe, promoted by druggists for cleansing and purity.
A four week bill of particulars filed in the county treasurer contest accuses numerous voters of illegal voting. Names and districts are listed, with widespread claims that votes were improperly cast or counted. The filing seeks to compel respondents to answer within twenty days and requests commissioners and a stenographer.
The joint estimates committee will not report tonight and will not rush the appropriation ordinance. A meeting is planned for Friday night as Republicans clash over timing, delaying final passage despite promises of later hearings.
Mayor Bailey vetoed the ordinance funding Providence Road and North Mall from Court Street to City Line. The city solicitor and large property owners advised the veto as petition details failed to specify material and objections spread along the route.
Police swept a disorderly house on Lackawanna avenue run by Anna Davis. In a raid at 4 yesterday morning officers arrested Kitty Woods Anna Doyie Alice Conway Mira Kane Marty Da vie James McAboy and Charles Conway. All faced fines in police court yesterday.
A fragmented local item cites an anchor from Wilkes-Harre and an unnamed agent amid a dispute. Readable fragments suggest a business or legal wrinkle but lack clear names, dates, or outcomes.
Four enormous beer tanks replace four smaller ones at a brewery corner West Linden and Seventh streets. Each tank stands 12 feet high with a capacity of 25 barrels, while two larger tanks hold 526 barrels each. The upgrade aims to boost supply for the Midwest market and reduce operating costs by thousands of dollars annually.
The Hoyt company brings a new drama to the Laceum on Monday afternoon and evening April 1. Alma Chamber stars as the lead with elaborate costumes and production values praised for road-show standards. The program includes the play Wife for Hire, with tickets 15 cents if purchased before 7 p.m. at the box office.
A garbled 19th century passage extols the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway and its connections from the East to the West via Tulalo linking with New York Central and others. It claims speed and comfort for travelers while a fragmentary dialogue mentions poker and a colorful station scene.
The notice lists meeting dates and locations for party leaders to set time and price for a convention electing delegates to the Republican state convention at Harrisburg. It names many ward and district figures from Lackawanna and surrounding areas and announces meetings in Scranton Olyphant and surrounding towns with dates in April and a June state convention.
Vague OCR fragment references a BAL Wires and Chairman Bamuel Station Borret with unclear context. Readable bits point to a local notice involving a committee and a municipal station, but specifics remain unreadable. Further legible text needed to identify exact action, date, or place.
A Scranton advertisement promotes a doctor, a graduate of a Pennsylvania university, who claims to treat nervous and blood diseases including epilepsy and insanity. He offers free examinations and promises to restore nervous systems damaged by overwork using a method described as a vocalic nervous system approach. The text also mentions English and German physicians supporting the practice and invites those ill to contact him.
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