This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1899
Page
7
A piano cased carpenter organ in solid walnut is offered at 175.09 with 110.00 easy payments or 100.00 cash. The sale continues until oil goods are sold. They Call My Darling Jane is billed as the greatest hit at 25 cents.
A jumble of city items includes license notes for Frank HK Cline and references to anniversaries, a championship crowd, and adjustments in programs for local theaters. Commissioners were absent during a conference on Round Woods purchases, with remains arriving for Michiel Fitgivars after a fatal incident, plus meeting notices and social updates from various city departments.
Kingston based Bartel Crowle Company announces that Mr Rutledge resigns as view president and general winiger. He has served as general manager since learning operations and plans to move his family from Kingston to Pittston in early fall.
Twenty two new diphtheria cases reported to the board of health this week. Distribution includes fourteen from the West Side, five from the North End, two from Hellevue, one from the South Side, and one from the central city. No deaths reported so far.
Daniel Motuire and Thomas Shorl Jan were charged with statutory burglary and posted bail before Judge H. WU. Fdwards yesterday. John Mullaney stood security for them in $1,000. Judge Archibald Maggie Jones, charged with robbery, posted bail of $300 with John J. Davies acting as bondsman.
The high and training school committee met to discuss Miss Sykes's vacancy as principal. Miss Walt of New York, a favored applicant, attended the meeting by invitation.
A September picnic at Nichols' grave on Clark's Summit supports the New Chapel building fund. Rev J J B Foley of Nicholson leads, with John Boyle O'Reilly Council YMIs arranging games and diversions. Initial donation of 910 gold counted, with Nichols Hoban giving a further sum for the church.
Detectives Moir and Patrolman Parry stopped a potential disaster at the Paris store when a small air shaft explode threatening a wider blaze. They broke a side window and directed a bucket brigade as flames were knocked down, sparing major damage to the building and surrounding area.
East Market street paving halted as a strike among 30 men on the Mears & Flynn contract disrupted about twenty workers. Some refused to quit, but Flynn recalled others to finish a private sewer project in the Fifteenth ward. Contractor Flynn awaits Mr Mens return to settle the dispute as the contract limit expired last Monday.
The article reports on a proposed viaduct project connecting Mulberry Street and Providence, details confusion among officials, and notes Mr Holliday’s resistance and Demet’s concerns. Phillips promised action at the first opportunity, while the project faced general opposition and no reserved approval.
Mrs Mary Flaherty Maggie Michael and John Flaherty arraigned before Alderman Millar on assault battery and disorderly conduct charges. Myre Flaherty held for court bail set for all four defendants. Patrick Flaherty posted bail for wife and one son. Attorney Brien posted bail for the other son. Mrs Flaherty fined eight dollars for disorderly conduct.
An eight foot high solid partition is installed to fence off the city treasurer's quarters in the poor tax office at city hall. After today Col Farr and his assistant will be free from meddling by the treasurer and clerks will conduct exchanges with a fishing pole and line.
Joan Casey faced charges over occupying a box car in a sleeping apartment setup in Delaware Lackawanna and Western area. Mathew Moran was fined for drunkenness in police court yesterday morning, and Lewis Davis paid a fine for the same offense.
City of Scranton faces a clash over appointive authority as Mayor Moir argues he may remove subordinate officers for cause without council consent. He cites the Beechlon Act and the Saul and Dyer case to claim sole judgment over officer conduct, while Baul and Dyer contend removals require council concurrence.
A physician advises a patient with womb disorder and flooding to use Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonials from New York City and Clare County Michigan claim relief from painful menstruation and other female ailments. Over a million women reportedly benefited from Mrs Pinkham's guidance and medicine.
The article discusses Mr Torrey’s view that a special provision governs appointing and removing police officers. It compares section 4 of the article which states the mayor nominates with the advice and consent of the elect council, and that the mayor can suspend or remove police, highlighting a key distinction from sections dealing with subordinate officers. The debate notes that Simonton and Wells visions did not address this point.
Philadelphia and return tickets will be sold for all trains excluding the Mirack Diamond Express from September 8 to 10 inclusive and return travel limited to September 12. By depositing a ticket with the Joint Agent in Philadelphia between September 4 and 6 and paying 50 cents, return travel may be extended to September 20. One stopover allowed in each direction. Consult Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents for details.
The Catholic church plans a large charity hospital under Bishop Hoban with a secure South Side site. It will offer free treatment to all and operate elite staff from local physicians, with nurses from Catholic orders and separate cottage pavilions for special cases. An emergency unit in Central City and ambulance services are emphasized.
Martin Flannery of Dunmore was taken into custody in the borough Thursday evening by Officer Mefirail for quarreling after his injury was dressed. The incident followed Flannery's disappearance and his failure to await the officer.
Flannery says a police officer struck him with a club causing a broken collar bone. Dunmore authorities claim he fell from bed. He was treated at Lackawanna hospital and the bone set. Flannery disappeared after the officer briefly stepped out and remains missing.
A local storefront on Spruce Street lists premium wines and cigars for sale. The shop advertises a selection aimed at connoisseurs and collectors, inviting customers to browse its curated inventory.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.