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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1899
Page
3
A fragmented verse sings of a beloved woman named Jane or Diane with affectionate, plain speech. The chorus proclaims darling Jane, noting a miner’s daughter persona and a beloved speaker who declares love despite imperfect lines.
Items report meetings for the town and notes on local affairs. The tenth regiment members are urged to assemble at the armory at 8 p.m. Other notices include a bankruptcy petition for Thomas Harber of Dunmere and various local incidents and payments.
Prof Gentrey presents a dog and pony show at ABW street grounds with two exhibitions. Crowd enjoys trained ponies jumping and monkeys on stage. A street parade is planned for this morning with repeat performances this afternoon and evening.
Forty slate pickers at Johnsons colliery walked out yesterday over pay. They work in the shaft chutes earning 40 cents per day and seek a raise of 5 cents. Other chute workers demand a 0 cent daily increase.
Lackawanna County Republican women caucus to meet August 19 at 2 pm in Price Building Berantens to fix primary election date under Rule 7. Chairman Willard issues notice, two local Republican papers to publish. Attest secretary Walking. Franton Pa August 1, 18%.
Judge T M Edwards issues the full opinion in the Scranton Poor District case. He holds that Frank J Dickert may continue as South Ward poor director since he was appointed to fill a vacancy and that elections should determine future terms. The decision upholds the 1866 act and discusses the supplement's constitutionality and the district’s 1862 act.
Colonel Wattes issues 1879 instructions for rifle practice in Scranton. Rees Watkins named inspector of rifle practice. Richard Barron assistants. ranges open afternoons with limited forenoon shooting by permission. Qualification rules define drills, marksman tiers, warming shots, and supervision requirements across companies. Rooms sought for Firemen's Convention. notices include steam heating and plumbing ad.
Court finds evidence of bribery connected to Old Forge councilmen over the Pittston and Scranton Street Railway franchise. Judge Gunster rules the ordinance over veto may be tainted by corrupt promises and ticket passes, with testimony detailing $100 offers and free passes to council members. The decision keeps actions in limbo and references constitutional bans on free passes.
The Lackawanna County divorce mill issued sixteen absolute divorces and two more rules for divorce to end marriages. Four new cases were begun as judges worked through filings, with grounds including cruelty, desertion, unfaithfulness, and intoxication. Names of spouses and marriage dates appear throughout the list, with several cases remaining to be finalized by formal decrees.
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