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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1900
Page
5
Yesterday's local weather report for Dee In shows a high around 0 degrees with high humidity and minimal snowfall. Gusty winds and unclear readings limit precise figures though a light snow event may have occurred for a short period.
A fragmented note lists Reynolds Bros offerings including kidney stew corned beef hush Reynolds Bros lunch items and a quip about puny water It also mentions cigars at Coursen's and Pan¢ey Leather Bags suggesting a playful or satirical context without a clear event date or outcome.
Democrats in the Second, Third, Fifth, Eighteenth, and Fifteenth wards named candidates to fill unexpired terms. Key figures include H. S. Alworth in the Second, David B. Livans and William W. Evans in the Fourth, Albert Lewis and John H. Phillips in the Fifth, and William Lewis in the Fifteenth. Close races and multiple district judges of election were noted across wards.
A list details two heavy wagons and one light delivery wagon with sleds, a large hot water heater, a light platform scale, a cash register, two pipe cutting machines, four horsepower engines, gas fixtures and supplies valued at 1000 dollars, plumbers and steam fitters goods worth 5000 dollars, plus two two seated sleighs and an open wagon. The Hunt and Connel Co and Reynolds Bros are mentioned along with other items and brands.
An ad brags that you can make fifteen Christmas gifts for 9.50 using Platinette photos. It claims these pictures are superior to Rembrandts and promises delivery of all portraits taken before December 21, from Civiffln Art o.
Paul Branoveky Branovsky of Cort Street North Scranton died after losing balance crossing the trestling over the Delaware and Hudson railroad. He fell twenty five feet sustaining a fractured skull and internal injuries. He died before a physician arrived. Coroner ordered an autopsy. Branovsky, a single man about thirty, had been visiting friends in Throop and took a shortcut over the trestling.
In North Scranton Saturday night a barroom fight over city politics left Patrick McNulty gravely injured and William Martins jailed. The altercation began during a Third Ward Democratic gathering at William Cusick’s hotel bar on Wear Market Street. McNulty was stabbed in the abdomen after a knife was drawn. he was treated by Dr J. P. Stanton and taken home, condition reported dangerous. Martins was arrested and held at the North Scranton station before transfer to the central police station. Both men are described as married with large families.
The notice touts a signed yellow graph as a popular Christmas item blending novelty sentiment and lasting value. Schriever will fulfill orders up to December 2nd for Christmas delivery, through Reynolds Bros and Sterling Desk Blotters.
A serviceable durable and desirable selection at 441 Spruce Street features a Fancy Aleve Basket line from Reynolds Olds Bros and Reynolds Bros. The store highlights a gentleman's companion set including office baskets and related goods.
Advertisement lists candies and fruits with prices per pound including Bon Bons and Chocolates at 25 cents, other confections such as Glace Fruits 35 cents, Clear Toys Roc per pound, Dainty Mixed Roc per Ib, and Mixed Creams Roc per Ib.
At the Waldorf Astoria New York a Twenty year struggle between independent anthracite operators and large coal carriers ends in victory for the independents. Contracts with Delaware Valley Kingston and others will be returned to the Pennsylvania Coal Company as independents accept terms after pressure from Scranton leaders and Seranton figures.
The piece analyzes seven year rate fixes at sixty six percent and McLeod’s fall under Morgan influenced by coal contracts. It describes independents resisting reductions, threatening new rates, and a proposed New York Wyombe and Western line with Perth Amboy terminals from Scranton to Wind Gap, plus a bluff using steel pails to bluff investors.
Scranton earns the right to host the American Federation of Labor session in 1901 after George Gothier leads a strong Scranton delegation. Mayor Maly receives word from John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers confirming the selection as a major city event and boost for local industry.
A period ad promotes Lackawanna Laundry at 308 Penn Avenue offering prompt door delivery for washed shirts and collars. It mentions a “Fancy Box Stationery” and Reynolds bras as part of the offerings while urging readers to compare quality.
In our studio we will photograph for Xmas at double force regardless of weather. The Griffin Art Co advertises woodworking and dining items and lists Reynolds Bros offerings along 42 Spruce Street and 28 Fancy Box Stationery.
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