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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1899
Page
7
Fragments reveal a mosaic of female and Black identity through disjointed song lines and names. The text hints at racial and gendered themes with scattered references to kinship, desire, and social tension across places and people in a stylized cultural grid.
Reckless driving arrest of Jolu Frere noted along with a fine by Mayor Moir. Adjourned common council session announced by Clark Jonason. Paydays for Delaware and Hudson at Plymouth. Board of control to inspect schools including West Side and South Ridge schools. Machinist John J. Baevis injured at Dickson Guller shops and treated at Lackawanna Hospital. Scranton theatrical club plans first show May 4 on North Washington Avenue with Lawrence’s Orchestra. John Winkalisil treated for equated ankle after being kicked at boarding house. Company A meeting to reorganize Thirteenth Regiment. applicants rise to thirty-three. Philip Schneider of South Wellington Avenue held in P00 Bell on property dispute. case heard Monday, decision yesterday. Eight more recruits sent to Mort Columbus for Navy and Infantry. Good Shepherd church to read first half of sermon tonight in sermon on the Eighth Commandment.
Ambiguous report notes a disputed claim tied to Boventl command handling. The item frames arguments around treatment methods and alleged alignment with a central vector. No clear verdict is provided, but tensions highlight ongoing policy contention among involved parties.
William Trendrickson and Edward Tirneman of Trenton New Jersey head a Scranton Telephone Co seeking city council approval to operate a competing system. They cite past articles and claim their plan would lower rates from 11 to 16 dollars for business and from 20 to 24 dollars for residence service. They note their franchise clause allows nullification if sold to a rival. They list stockholders and investors from Trenton and New York, with Joseph J. Jerro to be president.
The Board of Associated Charities held a regular meeting in Poetmaster Ripples room at the post office bulletin. President Ripple was absent. T. J. Kelley served as chairman. Agnesd Mevies was appointed as assistant to Mrs. Wor Dugan, the board’s agent. Various reports noted property values, applications, and investigations with several outcomes including employment, lodging, transportation, and references to Hillside home and House of the Good Shepherd. Four persons were housed, seven sent to outside authorities, and police activities linked to several cases.
The office of general superintendent of the machine shops is created by Superintendent Fitzgibbon and F W Williams. George S Mott, previously clerk at the machine shops, is moved to Kingston. BH Lowther succeeds Mott. William Conner, a car inspector, transfers to Berwick. A rumor of lay offs at the car shops circulated yesterday but could not be substantiated.
Mayor Moir for the first time used his executive power to approve measures from the city legislature. The notable action changes the firemen’s annual parade date from September to May and directs sewer work on Hyde Park Avenue and Academy Street. The move also covers church sewer permissions, a new fire ordinance study, bank designation for public funds, and private connections to the Bent Court sewer.
The Crystal Hose Company will take possession of its remodeled quarters on Linden Street after a formal inspection by city officials. The overhaul, performed by Blair estate, includes six stalls, a wagon room, heated living spaces, and updated plumbing, lighting, and ventilation to improve horse care and crew comfort.
A testimonial letter praises Carlsbad Sprudel Salt from Eisner & Mendelson Co. New York as a universal remedy for liver and stomach ailments, rheumatism, gout, and constipation. The writer S. Rea of Bigin Illinois orders six bottles, paying five dollars by postal money order and requesting rapid express shipping.
The Head of the Family presented by William TW and an exceptional cast at the Leon last night. Adapted from LAlphne with Clyde Pitch and Leo Ditrichstein, the three act drama drew praise for its strong second act finale and capable acting by Crane's company.
In the Memorial building on Washington avenue the Joint Memorial Day committees of Bara Griffin and William N Motios Posts of the Grand Army of the Republic met to arrange decorating soldiers graves for Memorial Day. Officers include FL Amaden chairman RH Jiryant vice chairman ER W Posree secretary and B M Mott treasurer. Graves will be decorated on Memorial Day with reviews at the nant roc to follow. A parade is set for 2 pm and an evening patriotic program at the armory.
The second day at Ply mouth Presbytery featured routine business, honors to Rev. Dr. John Dixon, and renewal of license for several candidates. Dr. Dixon outlined Alaska mission work and stated the board has reduced its debt to 140 thousand dollars, enabling expansion to the Yukon and Portage areas with multiple ministers.
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