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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
8
The Connell Building now houses a full Weather Bureau station in Seganton. Roof instruments include wind speed and direction devices, a thermometer shelter with thermographs, maximum and minimum thermometers, humidity measures, a sun shine recorder, rain gauge, and a barometer in the office.
A large crowd at Tomlinson hall heard Governor Boutwell as permanent chairman denounce imperial policy and McKinley’s Philippine actions. Speakers warned of colonial drift, urged defense of republican government, and predicted a favorable November vote for Bryan. The meeting’s full platform to be reported tomorrow.
A unique spectacle occurred yesterday in Alder man Kassons office when a prisoner refused to accept a bondsman who offered to post bail. The incident centers on the prisoner’s decision and the exchange with the would be bondsman.
Pennsylvanian Railroad purchased a ferry in New York to operate with its Long Island property. Lackawanna Road began installing a signal system. Additions to the clerical force in the office of Superintendent Daly. Board makeup for Wednesday August 15 shows Wild Cats South and North crews with listed schedules and engine movements.
The Pennsylvania Railroad has acquired the Thirty ninth Street ferry and stock in the Long Island Railroad for freight and passenger use. It plans to expand on Long Island, after experts examined the Brooklyn Rapid Transit lines without intent to buy any portion. The railroad also holds bonds of the bankrupt Brooklyn Wharf and Warehouse Co to reorganize its waterfront holdings.
HT Rudd engaged to design a signal system for the Lackawanna network. Work began yesterday with two new US lever towers at Mt Morris, plus towers at Erie and WONY PLT 1 crossing. Port Morris tower planned and a 52 lever machine for Susquehanna crossing. Automatic semaphores to be installed along the line.
Corporal Abe Roos of Company F Thirteenth regiment enlisted in the regular army yesterday and is assigned to the Ninth Infantry now serving in China. He was honorably discharged from the Thirteenth and is said to be fortunate for securing active service in this regiment after four engagements in the Spanish-American war.
Dickson Manufacturing Company receives six weight wheel mogul freight locomotives for the Grand Trunk railroad. This marks the first order from Grand Trunk and suggests more may follow.
J Sweeney and W C McGarry join Lackawanna Transportation force at Scranton station. Two large locomotives tested on Lackawanna tracks between Scranton and Lehigh, one finishing five minutes faster. Stock in People's Mining and Prospective Co rises after a nugget thought to contain gold is shown to managers. Pennsylvanian railroad directors plan electro pneumatic signals between Philadelphia and Rosemont to cut collisions. Philadelphia terminal expansion eyed with multi story additions to the Broad Market Filbert street complex.
Snow and Aig. Di-The led a tense day as 206 heats produced record pace. Connor edged Bleldon for the lead in a close finish. Sally Hook claimed the 2 ela pane and $1,100 purse in three straight. Temple Willee won the 2.43 class, with Wilkes second and Big Tinter third.
Pennsylvania traffic reports show weekly coal imports and year to date totals for anthracite and bituminous coal plus coke. The data compare year over year through August 11 or August 12, listing tonnages for anthracite, bituminous coal, and coke with totals.
The most conservative cellmate projects place the cost of such improvements between 400000 and 760000 dollars. The range reflects careful budgeting for necessary facility upgrades and enhanced security systems.
Two more valuable pieces of jewelry, a diamond ring and a diamond studded watch belonging to Mrs. P. F. Loughran, were found yesterday by contractor Lchroeder’s men and handed to Special Officer Marty Hopewell. A clock marked 7 40 was also recovered. the explosion occurred about 6 30. A handwritten inscription on the watch mentions Judge Handley and A Ruf, hotel proprietor at Penn Avenue and Center Street, now the White House. Debris clearing continues while the bank cellar remains blocked by wreckage to inspect gas pipes for a possible putty fix.
Jacob Tedirmiseski of 1210 South Washington avenue was arraigned before US Commissioner George D. Taylor on charges of obstructing the mails by assaulting a letter carrier. The incident followed a dog chase and a scuffle with the carrier. a one week adjournment was set with $200 bond.
Community notices announce the Guriner family reunion on Friday August 1 at the Newal plus Factoryville. The Factoryelite band will perform at the Fall Alliance event and at Paty She. Tourje for Ye will perform eight minutes in the band. Walliville fair dates September 2 12 and 14 feature Don Kearney as a noted bicycle rider and evening demonstrations on Malin steed. The Methodist church and Pine Buptiat choir plan a Nay Ai park gathering in Scranton on Verday August 21. Large crowds expected with ample entertainment for old and young. Veterans reunion planned at Lake Ariel on Saturday with Reverat Irontienthended in attendance.
The article discusses teaching children music and letters together as music knowledge gains social importance. It argues the piano’s superior adaptability to express musical thought and the need for pupils to practice on a piano with a pure tone to ensure proper tone quality.
A statement notes that the stiff tone carries with it a conviction of mechanical integrity as part of a display of pianos for inspection. The remark frames the instrument’s build as a sign of reliability during the viewing.
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