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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1900

Page

3

City Notes Excursion to Tinghamton and Local Incidents

Woman group announces an excursion to Tinghamton on August 15. A boy named Charles Olkowki died instantly in Dhirrew when struck by a semi freight train near 6 o'clock Tuesday. June clearings reported by Traders Bank in Scranton. Temporary appointments announced by Bishop to St Matrick's in Scranton and St Johns in Monemhite. A dangerous condition at Beth Soridten hospital noted for Ellen Beth Stellen. Pay day details for Delaware Lackawanna and Western and associated mines and employees scheduled for July.

Billen Charles Olkowki Dhirrew

Chief Roebling Urges Secure Windows In Wake Of Burglaries

Police chief Roebling cautioned residents about window security after a spate of rent burglaries. He criticized careless practices and urged vigilance to prevent break ins.

Roebling Robling

Speedway Hotel Offers Yearround Stay and Dining

The Speedway Hotel, a first class mountain city hotel open all year, invites patronage. Rifle Range is available. Carriages depart Mears building corner at 6.15 am 8.30 am 6.15 pm and from Speedway Hotel at 7.30 am 5.00 pm 9.00 pm. Chicken and Waffles every Tuesday and Friday with breakfast 6 to 9 am lunch 1 to 2 30 pm dinner 6 to 9 pm. Lunch served all day in Cafe. Large party arrangements by phone 4674.

Mears Building Speedway Hotel

Burglaries Prompt Warning On Home Window Security

The police urge residents to securely fasten lower floor windows and remove window screens at night. Dennis O Leary's spree across Sanderson Hill shows cheap fasteners can be forced, leading investigators to suspect a maniacal ransacker, with several jewel cases left untouched.

Caid Dennis O'Leary Sanderson Hill Housea Jones, Campbell and Sprague

Intruder Bound Girl, Cut Off Hair in Surprise Home Invasion

An unknown intruder dressed in a woman's clothing entered William D Reese’s home at 6 Corbett Avenue Bellevue last evening. He bound Reese’s 12 year old daughter Sarah to a chair and severed half her hair with a pair of shears before fleeing. The family notified police. neighbors searched but no trace was found by midnight.

Min William D. Reese Corbett Avenue Nellevue Reese Sarah Moon

Robinson Again Fined for Sunday Carousel Noise

James L. Robinson, who runs a merry-go-round near Nay Aug park, was arraigned before Mayor Moir for disorderly conduct caused by Sunday noise. He was fined $10 with a $200 bond for payment, after the mayor cited an 1801 act. Attorney Scrage secured a court review.

James L. Robinson Nay Aug Park Moir Robinson John F. Scrage Piraper Scragg Kelly

Zizelman Becomes City Fire Chief In New Uniform

Chief F. W. Zizleman assumed duty at city hall and will enforce strict discipline while running the department economically. He will sleep at Nay Aug Engine House on Franklin Avenue, placing him near central city fires. Clerk Cradock Morris also began duties yesterday. For morbid conditions take Beecham's Pills.

F. W. Zizleman Franklin Avenue Craddock Morris

Division Camp Arrives as 10000 Guards Mobilize at Mt Gretna

Ten thousand National Guardsmen in new uniforms and canvas move to a division camp at Mount Gretna for the annual exercise with a rebuilt force. The Thirteenth leaves Scranton for Mt Gretna, while officers and staff reorganize units and gear for the mobilization.

Mount Gretna National Guard Krepe Uncle Sam

Polluted City Streams Threaten Health

The Scranton board of health debated curbing pollution in three city streams flowing through dense neighborhoods. Dr. Allen urged action to divert the last stream near Forest Hill Cemetery, risking legal battles and a $20,000 cost. The board tasked officials to assess legal powers and inspect streams for remedies while scheduling a future look at the water system.

Board of Health Cmeer Allen Thompson Street North Main Avenue Providence Road Lackawanna River Cayuga Oak Street Winton Church Avenue BR. FE. Hartey Oval School Columbia Avenue North Boranton Allen Rodham Elsie Reynolds Green Ridge Scranton Gaas and Water Company

Sixty New Students Register For Conservatory Piano Courses

Sixty new students have registered for piano courses at the Conservatory of Music starting in September, nearing the course limit. Tuition for the year includes thirty dollars for beginners and forty five dollars for others, with two one hour lessons weekly. Office at 604 Linden open daily from 6 to 12.

Conservatory of Music Linden

Miners Vote to Return to Work After Strike Talks

North Scranton and Olyphant drivers and runners of the Delaware and Hudson plan to resume work today after a week out over wage demands. They will send a committee to officials to seek arbitration as District President Nicholls and Rev J V Moytin urged ending the dispute. A unified decision to return was reached at Leonard's hall with broad miner support and expectations of settlement across all collieries.

Delaware and Hudson North Scranton Delaware and Hudson Company Leonard’s Hall Leonard's Hall Olyphant Nicholls Nanticoke United Mine Workers Mile Yard Leggett’s Creek Minera

The Tribune to Deliver News From Mt Gretna Encampment

During the Mt Gretna encampment period The Tribune will be carried by a special agent from the publication office with full effort to ensure prompt delivery. It will include all encampment news and gossip via a staff correspondent, priced at 12 cents per week to subscribers. Advance orders are advised at The Tribune business office.

Mt. Gretna Tribune

Scranton Studio Promises Cool Comfort at Schriever’s

An advertisement touts Schriever's Gold Medal Studio at 110 Wyoming Avenue as Scranton's coolest spot with a comfortable reception room and inviting rest for shoppers seeking repose.

Schriever Wyoming Avenue Scranton

Waists Displayed In Season’s Best One Dollar Range

White India linen waists offered this season at a dollar each with a wide assortment of styles and colors. Many waists compare favorably to items priced at one fifty to two dollars, presenting value for discerning shoppers.

Koechlin

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