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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1899
Page
4
A reform proposal in Scranton seeks to spend 40000 dollars to expand Noy Aug park as public support grows. The plan, backed broadly, would implement overdue improvements that many residents say should have occurred years ago.
The article discusses public opinion on a radical reorganization of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad, urging careful investigation and justification for changes. It notes General Manager W F Thistlestead’s stability, calls for fairness to security-holders, and critiques political tactics while supporting competent action and continued service. It also mentions an unrelated animal cruelty case involving President Kemmerer and calls for legal advice and accountability.
The writer condemns lynching and sexual violence by southern men and links crime to slavery and postwar neglect of Black education. He argues reform must occur through schools churches and the press before broader political figures are addressed. He critiques Croker and Tom Platt as later targets.
In Scranton Dunmore and Carbondale off the county directors weigh the May 2 vote for a county superintendent. Leading candidates include J C Taylor Bob Green R N Davis and F B Coyne each praised for long service and classroom impact amid debate over how much credit rests with the incumbent.
In a call for stronger action, officials argue the United States must not pull out of the Philippines but instead commit more soldiers if needed to hasten pacification under Aguinaldo. The piece asserts resolve to complete the task with faith, regardless of troop numbers, and jokes about future troop deployments after civilization of the Filipinos.
The piece argues Captain Coghlan should apologize or be reprimanded for a provocation tied to U S German tensions. It emphasizes fairness to Coghlan given distance from home and media limits, cites German actions to protect Philippines interests, and notes Governor Roosevelt’s failure on a state constabulary measure amid a broader political context.
The piece critiques Senator Quay facing hostile receptions and public dinners as he confronts pressure from friends more than enemies. It laments his fragility, notes nervous strain from years of politics, and warns against political theater harming his health. It also touches on broader themes of protectionism, prosperity, and springtime mood influencing public sentiment.
A refined piano recital last evening at Guernsey Hall featured pupils of Mr Reeve Jones with Mrs R F T Black, noted critic and patron, delivering Chopin and Beethoven works. Miss Reicharts, Mrs Lilian Hammett Carr, Miss Margarethe Kohler, Miss Blanche Hlaustend and others received praise for polished interpretations. Mr Jones departs May 4 for England and was presented a diamond line necklace by Mrs Carr on behalf of his pupils.
About 10 o clock yesterday morning twenty Nay Aug Lumber workers were dismissed including sixteen carpenters three woodworkers and one engineer all union members. The non Union plumber on site triggered actions under Builders Exchange rules and Carpenters Union official claims violations. Manager Kaufeld says work will continue with replacements.
In Carbondale and Old Forge witnesses were examined yesterday in the Langstaff Kelly contest. Names listed include Purdy Irwin Loveland Cul wil Stites Taylor Rid alle Schetl Wellenfluh Welventioh Balmon Salmon Taylor Schetl Kehr Sherer Levan Lewis Reeves Smith Burdick Fanherford Bally among others. Another hearing is set in the arbitration room today at o'clock.
The Christian and Missionary Alliance of Avora and Moosic will hold its fourth annual convention at Langeliffe Presbyterian Church Avoca on April 27 and 28. Sessions begin at 9 30 p m 2 and 7 p m. Missionary Gabriel Maguire from Congo Africa will be among the speakers.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Philadelphia affirmed five Lackawanna County cases. Notably, Joseph Keller must serve five years and six months. Scranton Traction must pay Mrs Susan St Keator $4,670.51 for a trolley injury. other appeals affirm lower court rulings in Hillside Coal, Crystal Lake Water, and Alden land disputes with Williams and Colling.
The Colliery Engineer company plans to erect four large printing establishments on newly acquired land on Wyoming avenue. Electrotyping and book binding would be included. The project promises employment for many workers soon and will allow in-city printing previously done in New York due to insufficient current facilities.
Purchasers paid $25,000 for seven acres on North Washington avenue near the Suburban Electric Light plant. The property includes a valuable dump and was conveyed by Mr. Stures as trustee for the Dolph estate. Attorney Everett Warren represented the buyers.
A shopper notes a store popular with children and parents alike with plain price tags and a money back guarantee. Fancy pattern solid silver teaspoons are selling for graduation and birthday gifts with free engraving, a limited weekly price offer.
The advertises a refined line of wash silks for 1899 with black and blue grounds and white designs in heliotrope blue and Persian patterns. It promotes fast colors, lustre retention, and a wide range of patterns including plaids checks and stripes. Prices emphasize 45c for best goods and waterproof silks with a new unsportable finish at below market levels.
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