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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1900

Page

5

Elizabeth Otcryat Wile Vian and Arthur Hutchinson Chase to Wed

The marriage of Elizabeth Otcryat Wile Vian of this city and Arthur Hutchinson Chase of Washington DC will take place Friday at the bride’s parents home 200 School Street. The ceremony follows a week of visiting relatives in Philadelphia and Archibald. A large slate of officials and attendees includes Senator Veiga Representatives Ta Reynolds and former Speaker John A W Fave among many others from Archibald and nearby towns. The event marks a notable social gathering with civic figures in attendance.

Waight Lebanon A. Waslay Jefferson Avenue Ad Mes Real Philadelphia Leeds Vine Street Elizaleth Orytivat Wile Vian Olays Arthur Hutchineon Chase Washington, D.C

Roosevelt Address Read At YMCA Meeting

Governor Theodore Roosevelt spoke in Carnegie Hall New York to the Young Men of the city. The YMCA meeting heard the address read by secretary George I Mahy who noted the duty to all men and to God using Romans 1 16 as a text. A full printed copy appears on the first page of this issue.

Young Men's Christian Association George i. Mahy Carnegie Hall New York Theodore Roosevelt Muahy Mr. Mahy Roosevelt God

Conservatory of Music Announces New Classes Start

The Conservatory of Music begins new classes on January 2. Course A runs at a price of $15.76 per day until June 19.

Strike ends as Scranton railway workers accept ten hour day

After negotiations led by Director Timothy Burke and President Clark, Scranton Railway strikers approve a new wage scale and a ten hour day. Barn men gain tailored pay while Carbondale workers keep a higher second year rate. dispatchers gain protections amid a peaceful return to service.

Scranton Railway Company Thei Chirk Maniager Silliman

Sabbath Strikes Lead to Car Attacks and Riots

On a Sabbath the strike sympathizers staged disruptive actions across the city. The Tribune reports negotiations for settlement fueled unrest as cars were assaulted with eight men put aboard and windows smashed. A Green Ridge suburban car was halted on North Adams Avenue near the Consumers' plant as hundreds gathered. Leaders boarded the vehicle and ordered the crew to flee.

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Company hires Philadelphia labor to bolster Wilkes-Barre strike force

Twenty three of twenty five men brought Oteby the company from Philadelphia and stayed in Wilkes-Barre for the plebi,s re vive. Special Agent Sweeney led them at o' clock. Nine deserted upon arrival and compared the strikers to head cutters. They were to guard streetcar property for five dollars daily with board and travel. Two deserted on the spot after poor treatment. Six others from Cleveland and New York were sent back. Company claims about two hundred ten hires, ninety active in city, thirty to forty on duty. strikers say many remain unseen.

Dunmore Laurel Ma Dunimore Lumber Company Capouse Avenue Gibson Pine Streets North Main Avenues Price Street Becker Bros Robingon Street Prescott Avenue Penn Avenue Linden Street Minooka Tribune Lackawannan Avenue Moir William A. Young Franklin Avenue Neale Oteby Philadelphia Wilkes-Barre Sweeney Wheye Wilkes- Barrens Wilkes- Tiare Cleveland New York Ccompany

Appoint Specials to Guard Railroad Property Debate

The legislature empowered the governor to appoint special officers to protect railroad property. After Beran ton Hallway and trolley interests sought commissions, Dauphin county court ruling defined trolley conduct as eligible for special police. President Clark said swift action would deploy up to thousands of specials under company direction if city officials fail to provide protection.

Spe Comepany Beranton Taevisburg Marrishute Dauphin County Clark Amayvor Comppany Cly Philadelphia Sheput Ferber

Public Aid Debate Stokes Local Promation Concerns

In a heated exchange, officials insist they did not seek state aid until exhausting local avenues, arguing the public should understand efforts to protect community funding before turning to higher government support.

Labor unions pledge sympathy with Scranton strike

A 1900 report records local unions in North Scranton adopting resolutions in support of Scranton Street Railway workers on strike. The United Mine Workers and Federal Labor union expressed solidarity and vowed not to cross the picket line, while the Bar tenders’ Local League donated funds for the strike.

United Mine Workers of America North Scranton United Mine Worker of Anvertia Hiwkekohown Scranton Railway Company Quiltieat Alrikers Federal North Scranton Scranton Street Railway Company Peilenl Nilen Goth Eiward Wilkes W. B. Birtley

WANTED Laborers Apply at Scranton Railway Office

Help wanted for laborers. Apply once at the Scranton Railway Company's office for employment.

Scranton Railway Company

Postmaster Ripple Praises Scranton Office Helpers

In a gracious message Postmaster Ripple extends gratitude to Scranton office employees for handling holiday rushes. He notes the team maintained smooth operations with nightly backups and delivery routes under heavy strain and commends their cheerful, uncomplaining work.

Scranton Businessrounds Reguliachy Tery Quetton Hera HL Wipple

Sermon for Masons by Dr Pierce Highlights Christian Principles

The Penn Avenue Baptist pastor Dr Robert F Pierce preached to a large Masonic gathering on the theme The Cleried Vision noting the Lion of the tribe of Judah text. He praised the order for its enduring mission to uplift mankind and soften humanity, saying its ranks include many foremost Christian men who serve for Christ not titles.

Robert F. Pierce Penn Avenue Baptist Church Masonic Order Duidiule Efe

Oil House Blaze Threatens Major Locals

A fierce fire was found in an oil supply shanty at the Lackawannie yard at 10 o'clock last night. It endangered the Mverhart brass foundry and nearby structures near CLIT street, Ridge street and the stone bridge. The origin was unknown with a theory of a naked lamp left by a yardman. Firemen kept the blaze from spreading to adjoining buildings using extreme caution.

Lackawannie Mverhart Brass Foundry Clit Street Ridge Street Stone Bridge

Fire damages warehouse and yard operations in city

A fire damaged a small shanty and caused loss of several hundred dollars due to oil stored for engines and yardmen at the James property. The blaze disrupted nearby warehouses and tied up tracks on Lackawanna avenue and Eighth street, with several hundred people on the streets witnessing the event. Meanwhile Hunt & Connell Co and the Brunswick announce estate celebrations and public invitations.

James Lackawanna Avenue Eighth Street Tne Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Dix Court Dis Court Lee Court Spruce Street Hunt & Connell Co

Fragmented Local Notice Points to Public Sale

The readable text references a shoe store, a street address 14-116 Weoming Aves, and phrases suggesting a public sale or notice. It is sparse and lacks clear event details, dates, or official authorities.

Statuirday Laws & Reduly Weoming

Daily extended hours except Saturdays begin January

The schedule states after January 1st at 6 p m every day of the month except Saturdays when hours stay equal to prior evenings. The plan aims to shorten the working hours for customers and clerks and invites public participation in the effort.

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