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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1897
Page
5
A fragment from a Henry Bellamy piece imagines a future where washing and laundry vanish as paper and pulp reuse redefine garments. The essay riffs on the absurd costs of wash frocks and a laundryless twentieth century while recounting a street scene of a man napping at Commonwealth Avenue and a water bag prank noticing a nearby crowd.
A garbled OCR fragment describes two drunken men on a street curb attempting to sing as others nearby age into the scene. The text hints at a party or gathering with long lagered members and references Maciet street and a tune about being dry.
Miss Lizele Phames of Honeydale hosts Miss Lily Boyer of Adama Avenue. The Hine family returns from Buffalo and Niagara. Cadet Edward L. Jackson visits on a three day furlough from the Naval Academy. Frances Weltsel of Philadelphia visits EB Jackson at Rockwell Place. Fannie Field of Adama Avenue returns from a two week Ocean Grove stay. Major Tiverett Warren and family return from Mackinac Island. Myer Davidow journeys to Atlantic City, Washington and Boston for a week.
City Solicitor McGinley says street department workers except clerks fall under the Farr Act eight hours a day, entitling them to per diem pay. City Engineer Phillips asks if assistant engineers and draftsmen are included. McGinley concludes they are not, citing a 1843 ruling and defining laborer and workman. Street Commissioner Dunning plans to enforce eight hours but awaits a firmer reply before back pay action.
Thirteen regiment officers staged the second pistol match on Dickson range. Top five scorers were Lt Cox Maj Stilwell Capt Kamback Lt Wood Capt Smith in a field of eleven. Matches use Colt 8 calibre revolver with five shots at 25 0 and 75 yards. Route to Mt Gretna for weeklong National Pistol Shooting events.
A silk mill is slated for Littl England in the Tenth ward between Nay Aug tunnel and Arch Street Bridge. Reynolds & McCarthy own the land with Reiling, Sechon and David of New York to run the mill. The board of trade meeting approved initial steps, with work to start before cold weather and the new mill to open early next year employing about 50 workers.
Principals Buck and Whitmore invite old students, prospective students and business men to an informal reception in the College building Friday evening, Sept 3, with Lawrence's orchestra providing music. Faculty will guide tours and explain courses as visitors view the well arranged quarters and recent improvements. Day and evening sessions begin Monday, Sept 6.
South Side silk mill girl strikers refuse to return to work. After being offered a small wage increase on Saturday they declined the raise and left the plant, taking only pay for work already done.
The Ninth Ward Republican club is called to meet at the rooms of the Central Republican club on Tuesday evening August 1 at 8 o'clock to elect delegates to the league convention at Williamsport. By order of Everett Warren, Prog. W. M. Dickson.
Mr McGinley’s response on back pay displeases Street Commissioner A B Dunning. Dunning asks for a clearer ruling on overtime pay and the proper process, saying he would grant overtime if due but will wait for a thorough determination.
Coroner's jury returns murder verdict in the death of Albert Vindergratz found dead near Hollenback's switch in Fell township. Deputy coroner Julius Spaeth led the inquest in Carbondale. physician cites blunt force trauma as cause. Suspects Frank Zaricky and Aleck Pedluna jailed. Anthony Washifikaly released on habeas corpus as DA lacks evidence.
A new benevolent society formed by prominent Italians held its debut at Music Hall with speeches by Frank Carlucci and others. The event featured Bauer and Umberto bands, 4 by 6 foot US and Italian flags, and a procession to Wahler's grove for an Italian games afternoon and evening.
City officials receive invitation to attend a four day national convention of municipal authorities in Columbus Ohio beginning September 28 1997. Mayor Halley will transmit the formal invitation to councils Thursday night for participation in forming an association to discuss laws and systems for running city governments.
The fire department introduces a new signaling plan in the central city district. The courthouse bell will designate alarm numbers, and whistles will sound only on second and subsequent alarms.
The Lyceum theatre starts its 1897 98 season with The Girl From Paris. Nearly all principals from Herald Square production return for this dress rehearsal observed by Manager Warming ton and friends. Critics praise the lively company and the girl lead.
Local delegates view the Harrity matter as fueling a power struggle within the Democratic ranks. The fight pits Chairman Garman against Harrity, with concerns about personal motives influencing the party's direction and leadership at the Reading convention.
Laundered collar and cuff shirts in best patterns and colors offered at deep discount. All sizes available with previous prices from $1.50 to $2.00. sale ends soon.
Veriscope pictures of the Corbett Fitzsimmons box match held in Carson City Nevada on March 17 will be shown at the Academy of Music on Wednesday Thursday and Friday September 1 2 3 with matinees each day. The films are advertised as the only authentic record of the bout and depict every action and incident.
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