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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
7
All of August will feature a shoe sacrifice with no carryover this season. Every pair of summer shoes for men women misses and children is cut in price. Space is too small to detail all values. Come and see the bargains.
The First Legislative district Republicans meet in Cooperative Hall Scranton Pa on Thursday August 19 at 4 pm to elect two delegates to the Republican state convention for the Harrisburg area meeting in August 1997. W A Paine is chairman and J H Reynolds is secretary.
M Fitzpatrick of Dunmore runs for Democratic duty commissioner. Captains Dickinson and Morrow to lead Rescue mission services tonight. John J Shaughnessey seeks delegate seat for First district Eight ward. Lady Oakford union urged to meet tomorrow after noon and 230. Poster for Green Ridge library benefit Friday August 20. Bryan Collins released from county jail. bondsman James O Boyle posted 500. Pharmacist Phelps shows night blooming cereus with ten blossoms. Mrs Alexander Meldrum near Rishmont park shows fine cereus. Thursday Meldrum hosts blossoms viewing. Tomorrow 9 am mourners to attend funeral for James Mc Grath 1246 Prospect avenue. interment Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Zenith society meets tonight 7 90 at YMCA parlors. business to follow. Photo of four year old found on Quincy avenue at police HQ. Grambo photographer. envelope reads Mrs Minor. Select and common councils meet tonight. bloyecle ordinances on third reading. mayoral report on park commissioners expected. Rev Benjamin F Lee will preach at Howard Place AME church at 6 pm. bishop noted as educated and compelling. Inventory of Chase & Purrar Lindenstrowt bicycle dealers filed showing assets around 3m.
A hearing before Judge Gunster examined the Delaware and Hudson Canal company versus the Scranton and Pittston Traction company over the Moosic Wyoming street grade crossing. Arguments covered rights to withdraw petitions and keep the crossing, with July 20 set for further court action and later events described.
An 1896 comparison shows American miners produce more coal per man than British workers, yet suffer a higher fatality rate. Falls of roof and rock account for a larger share of deaths in Pennsylvania and Illinois, suggesting recklessness rather than ignorance or worse safety conditions as the cause.
A 13 year old boy, son of Scott Hendershot, was abducted from Taylor yesterday morning by three men. They lured him with a hobos life, they rode a freight to Pittston Junction where police detained the group. The boy asked to return home and was freed.
The article describes a one year old child's early speech moment where the baby says absolutely nothing at a meningitis scare. It then recounts an anecdote about Edward S Willard in a hotel dining party where a pronunciation joke falls flat despite clever setup.
James ONeill agreed to lead Edmond Dantes in Monte Cristo after Blustered managers at Booth's theatre in New York orchestrated his return from Albany. His late decision let his company join, and New York audiences filled Booth's for three months despite initial line doubts and critical roasts.
A Chicago Journal excerpt records Mrs Next Year scolding men for hedging and trimming in life while a woman cuts her bridges to achieve a goal. Mr Next Year replies with a sly, malicious smile, teasing his wife as usual.
A clipped remark reveals a confidential motive behind a manuscript transfer. The editor notes a paradox about long poems often coming from short-lived authors, a comment tied to financial need and the poem’s origin.
The convention resumes after a committee report on constitutional amendments. Key proposals include adding to the object clause to aid remunerative employment and libraries, extending session time, enabling a death benefit fund, and allowing nonconsecutive officer terms with unanimous consent. Debate centers on restricting officer terms, with 82 to 19 vote approval. Judge P P Smith is invited to attend. delegates are acquainted after a local society trade ride.
Augustus A. Boyle of Philadelphia, longtime secretary and organizer for multiple Catholic societies, is highlighted for his leadership roles and service. Scranton hosts delegates with remarks on hospitality, progress, and city officials, referencing unions and labor figures.
The piece surveys famous congressional voices including Marriott Brosius of Pennsylvania and W D Kelley, with references to Charles H Van Wyck and William Allen. It notes George G Symes of Colorado as the peak speaker, famed for a deep resonant bass and dramatic campaign anecdotes.
The supply committee names firms for supply contracts to be announced after the board meets Monday. The text book committee will set next year’s book needs with Superintendent Phillips tonight. The building committee meets tomorrow. September 6 reopening date is a holiday and likely delayed to September 7.
Advertises Hood's pills to protect against sickness by keeping blood rich and pure. Claims weak blood causes disease and touts easy dosing. notes indigestion and biliousness relief at 25 cents.
Advertises laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claim to cure a cold in one day. Offers 2 percent refund if it fails. Laxative products marketed with bold promises and money-back guarantees.
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