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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1898
Page
7
The Wilkes-Barre Record can be obtained in Scranton at M. Meinhart news stalls on WO Wyoming Avenue, Mac, and Lackawanna Avenue.
The Insurance and Building committees of the board of control approved bills. William Hill from Railroad avenue moved to Moses Taylor hospital after leaving Lackawanna service. The body of John W. Davis was returned home from Moses Taylor after injuries at Cayuga mine. The Buyers and Sellers of Scranton plan their third annual ball game at Athlete Park on Saturday August 1 to benefit Home for the Friendlies and St Joseph's Founding Home. M. J. Walsh of Wilkes-Barre arranged for the Wilkes-Barre Father Matthew society excursion to New York Monday via Lehigh Valley railroad with a low-rate option to Boston for travelers.
The usual Saturday races at the speedway begin this afternoon with Cedella and Nell McCreary racing a half mile best two out of three heats. Other entries include Jim Mears Duke and mate Silver Prince. Crawford confirms continued speedway matinees into fall. sheds for fifty horses to be built next week near the half mile post.
The Letter Carriers plan a picnic at Laurel Hill park next Tuesday with Bauer's band performing in the afternoon. The committee will ensure ample entertainment and games for attendees, promising one of the finest band concerts in the valley and a general good time for all present.
Dominic Padden of the North End confronted Anthony ODonnell over a supposed debt. When payment did not occur Padden allegedly used force, leading to an assault and battery warrant sworn before Alderman Kasson. Padden was held in $300 for court appearance.
A brief notice indicates a Willshaped bequest or settlement involving Mr and Mrs Will of Slocum Street Gon, with details partially obscured in the clipped text.
James D Cook writes from Santiago de Cuba detailing brutal combat and hardships. He recalls ten hours of fighting, men wounded and officers killed, hunger and exposure, and the moment the American flag rose over Santiago amid cheering and relief. He mentions the trench hardships, rain, and close enemy fire, and notes possible transport back to the United States.
Funeral held for James M. Moore late of Breck street South Side with high mass at St. Peter's Cathedral celebrated by Rev J A O'Reilly and interment in Cathedral Cemetery following the service at his brother Thomas J More’s residence Adams avenue and Olive street.
Fragmentary notice suggests a shoe case called Five Brothers offers extended Saturday hours with late openings for shoppers and bar gains.
The Jermyn Hotel in Scranton, led by host Fred B. Godfrey, is hailed as Pennsylvania’s leading hostelry. Described as a major influence on visitors, its elegant service and growing reputation are noted as central to Scranton’s image as the Electric City.
Representatives of four Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America clubs held a Boston trip meeting in the Mears Building. They arranged a round trip fare from here to New York and Boston with 10 day tickets, planning a special train from the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western tomorrow morning to reach New York by 7 and continue to Boston.
Coroner Longstreet will now photograph dead bodies in cases where the deceased cannot be identified beyond doubt or when doubt exists. He does this from humanitarian motives, though not required by law, and notes many unknown deaths in the county, including the man found with a bullet hole in Mc Keever's field.
Rev J W Williams D D, former pastor of the First Welsh Baptist church on South Main, returns after six years abroad to supply both services this month. He recently left Swansea Wales to lead a prominent Welsh Baptist church. He will likely stay for some time and may be a guest of Mr and Mrs Evan J Davies during his visit.
Otto Mayer remains unconscious after a runaway crash on Spruce Street. He has shown notable improvement though not fully conscious. Doctors consider a possible trephining operation next week to aid recovery.
The Lathers' union met in Hulbert's hall on Wyoming avenue and held a smoker after the session. Forty-five members attended as new by laws were adopted on first and second readings and will face final approval in two weeks. Hood's Sarsaparilla ad promotes appetite and strength while Hood's Pills claim relief from nausea headaches and billiousness.
From Lippincott to readers, remarks on how Japan embraced Western literature, science, and invention. The piece argues imitation accelerated Japan’s leap from medieval darkness to modern light, contrasting reluctance with the wise adoption of global knowledge.
Patrolman Collings, a recent appointee, was summoned before Mayor Batley at 7 30 pm. He returned to duty but is rumored for removal. Edward James Jr select councilman Sixth ward who helped secure the appointment opposed Potter’s confirmation as patrolman.
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