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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1894
Page
5
The Green Ridge Wheelmen adopt a novel advertising scheme using card cutouts placed inside bicycle diamond frames. Each card bears the message Pace Ob Aug. 22. Richard Wambold, a club member, originated the idea.
After a arduous four hour rail journey covering forty six miles from Gettysburg to Harrisburg, the Thirteenth Regiment faced delays and poor transport as they returned to Scranton. The encampment at Gettysburg drew criticism for lodging, water, and rail service, though the regiment’s discipline and drill improved.
The speaker advocates patronizing new local houses while valuing older Scranton bonuses, praising the Scrantonian spirit and urging growth in the city.
The article extols Scranton as a leading business center and notes Mr Montgomery of Finshing Michigan, a large feed and hay merchant, opening a store at 720 West Lackawanna Avenue ten months ago. It highlights Riley as manager and mentions plans by Mannie, Riley and Montgomery to open a depot of feed, flour and grain.
C M Bertram's company of come diang presents the revised edition of Hoss and Hoss at the Frothingham theater Friday evening. The show features Jacques Kroger Carria Sweeney Charlie Aldrich Harry Crandall Hugh Ward and others with the Bowery ball the court room scene the county jury and the song Linger Longer Lucy as notable acts.
In a letter to the editor residents decry rising burglaries and robberies blamed on tramps. They urge firm action, noting police leniency and lack of jail detentions, and propose a chain gang as a swift solution to clear the wanderers from town.
Negotiations between Fairview Land Company and Sterling Silk of Paterson N J falter over transfer of Sterling's plant to West Side plot. Papers sent but unsigned. Land company would erect buildings, Sterling supply machinery with 10 year purchase option. Silk to pay 8 percent annual rent on building cost. They seek contract changes and may settle the quibble this week.
West Side clergy announce Mr Moody will visit Scranton with two 2000 seat tents planned for the West Side. First services set for Sunday afternoon and evening with Moody arriving around September 10. Union services will be held at Hyde Park and Jackson Street churches midweek as preparations continue.
Rev J Richie Smith of Peekskill NY preached at First Presbyterian on Isaiah 35 describing life as the king s highway to holiness through faith. He urged sinners to leave the old life, embrace mercy, and seek God's eternal kingdom while fellowship grows among seekers. A college open Aug 27 offers ten faculty across departments with reception for alumni. notices invite applications and vacation train excursions and a Relief Engine Company outing to Lake Ariel.
The Montreal Fire department battled a large fire that destroyed a laundry company with operations beyond Dickson. Chief Ferber praised the visit as highly educational, noting the chiefs learned of firefighting efficiency. The convention elected the city’s chief engineer as president for the year, with next year planned in Atlanta, Georgia.
Word from Copa May reports Bishop O'Hara steadily improving since Wednesday last. He may be moved to this city in the early part of the week for continued care. Despite rallying from his prostration, friends fear full recovery is unlikely due to his advanced age.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western company prepares to install a calm washer just south of the Oxford breaker. Most lumber for construction is on site and work will start soon. Coal from No 2 buckwheat upward will be used. Rock and bone will be crushed and dirt washed back. The plan calls boring six to eight inches diameter, 250 to 300 feet deep to tap veins. The big vein will be filled first and washed into the mine, with the dump removed quickly. After one vein is filled operations move to others nearby. The county vein will soon open, and filling will proceed to avoid cavings.
A trove of rumors surrounds D J Campbell's Washington trip as Democratic leaders seek to win the district by subsidizing a liberal sugar bounty program and taking control of The Times with Campbell as business manager and Bell as editor. The plan reportedly includes securing a congressional candidate aligned with national committee funds and reshaping media coverage.
Congressman Allen’s fourteen hour marathon was eclipsed by James Donovan an insane prisoner who completed a forty hour speech at the central station house He began uprooting plants at St Patrick’s Orphan Asylum then stripped and spoke until 10 pm last night Exhausted he was placed in a cell examined by physicians and deemed insane He will be sent to Hillside Home insane department today.
Mayor Connell confirms stopping Economy Heat Light and Power lay work blocking arrests and traffic. Contractors Mullen and Ammarman pledge compliance, citing unfavorable conditions in busy streets. A meeting of the Seventeenth Ward Republican club is set for Aug 20 to select delegates for the Sept 5 State League convention.
Reverend F A Dony plans to shift his Sunday closing movement from Wilkes-Barre to the city. The Wilkes-Barre Record reports broad local support and expects a fall meeting where Dony will speak. If favor is given, Dony will pursue the Sunday re origin effort in Sanday.
Tonight the board of trade holds a special meeting to consider securing a new building. A committee has worked on the matter and will present its report at the session following coverage in Saturday's edition.
Dr. Gibbone of New York will visit his Scranton office at 441 Wyoming Ave every Monday morning and evening. Conway House at 192 and 194 Peon Ave offers steady service and courteous treatment. Transient and local trade solicited. Scranton Leiderkranz members urged to meet at their hall at 8 20 o'clock Monday for the Turners parade. Pitussery Flour Mill capacity 17,400 barrels daily.
Chief Ferber arrived home Saturday afternoon from Montreal after a week at the chiefs of fire departments convention in the United States and Canada. He witnessed the fiercest fire of his experience, at the Montreal Steam Plant.
A seller boasts a low price of 34c for java coffee, claiming large quantities enable the deal. They urge buyers to try theirs at 34c and note elsewhere costs 38c, promising one pound if their product isn’t as good.
Lehigh Valley railroad announces special fare reductions for all trains from Aug. 28 with return through Aug. 4. The event marks the unveiling of the soldiers monument at Freeland, inviting regional riders to attend the ceremony. Tickets good for both directions.
Fragmented political commentary predicts a low Republican majority to influence national mood. The piece notes Mr Campbell as a potential candidate and suggests regional support could endure until 1806. If Campbell gains power, possible developments are teased near Washington Avenue and Linden Street.
The Second Legislative district Democrats meet at Pacific hotel and name Aug 28 as the candidate convention date. A 3 p.m. arbitration room meeting at the courthouse is set for the legislative convention. Primary polls run 4 to 7 p.m. James J. Hicka is chairman and M. J. Donahoe secretary. A Columbia Avenue School House project of 840,000 has been let and will start soon. Arthur Frothinghan notes remaining low-priced lots at the theater lobby office.
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