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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1901
Page
5
In yesterday’s report, February 18 records show a high temperature around uncertain values. Humidity reached roughly 80 percent with moderate air moisture. Precipitation and snowfall are not clearly stated due to garbled figures.
A large crowd gathered as Mrs Barnett Hosenberg and Miss Sophia Wirgald announced the engagement of Sophia to Mr Zalkind of Willes Rare. The event featured piano and vocal selections by the Misses White, Langan, Ganeng, and Ganene, with several guests noted among the attendees.
Effective Monday February 11 train No 1 west bound leaves Scranton at 6 00 p m and train No 4 east bound leaves Scranton at 12 56 p m will not run west of Wilkes Barre Ask for Kellys union crackers
The Board of Trade urged a full paid fire department after hearing allegations of inefficiency in the partly volunteer force. A paid department with a fire marshal and monthly pay was discussed, with concerns about insurance rates and discipline amid council opposition and mayoral lobbying.
Frederick W. Truman presented a multi character reading of Dickens Oliver Twist at St Luke's parish house auditorium for the Men's Guild. He shifts among twenty one roles with distinct voices and expressions, with standout scenes in Fagin's den and Oliver's courtroom trial. An organ solo by J Willia Conant and strong singing by John Jones and Irene Kann accompanied the performance.
Mother Jones arrived in the city and addressed a full hall at St Thomas College. She urged silk mill workers to hire their own cutter, praised loyal workers, and warned against deserters while planning actions with the mine workers. Negotiations for a compromise continue as mill owners discuss proposals amidst renewed discipline at several mills.
Manuscripts due by March 0 must be signed with a fictitious name and sealed with the fictitious name plus the writer’s real name and post office address. Each story scene must be set in Northeastern Pennsylvania and must not use real persons' names. Only current Tribune subscribers or those who join by paying at least one month in advance may submit.
No 14 4ble breaker of the Pennsylvania Coal company at Pittston burned to the ground with flames engulfing the tower where repairs were made. The blaze started near 11 o clock and by noon the building was a total loss. A. Nettleton denies employing nonunion workers amid boycott claims.
John H. Brooks secretary and treasurer of the Central Rapid Transit Street RailwayCo says the company will not accept the franchise as written unless at least two amendments are reconsidered and removed. He cites three amendments that would kill the deal including tax limits and future revert clause, with one possible exception for routing.
In the Sixteenth ward a heated race forms to fill the vacancy left by Alderman Frederick Fuller. Joseph Kline is seen as the strong Republican candidate likely to win by a large majority across all districts. Supporters praise his qualifications and cosmopolitan appeal as election returns loom.
Mrs Fred Gardner of 42 Willow Street, 45, died suddenly yesterday afternoon. Her body was found in a chair in the sitting room shortly after 5 pm by a child in the house. The remains were moved to Undertaker Kline's morgue amid rumors surrounding the death.
The Scranton Gas and Water Company and the Hyde Park Gas Company announce rate changes starting April 1. The new gas price is one cent per cubic foot with discounts: five percent on bills under twenty five dollars, ten percent for bills totaling twenty five dollars or more if paid by the fifteenth of the month.
A hearing in the Howell lunacy case resumes today before Commissioner C. Ed. Pitcher in the arbitration room at the courthouse. Miss Jennie Howell is named as a witness along with a Philadelphia medical expert. Several loyal physical claimants will also testify, according to reports.
The Lackawanna Steam Bakery yesterday adopted the union scale to govern employee wages. Ex-County Treasurer M J Kelly heads the Lackawanna company. The Dukers union was newly organized in the city.
The will of Charles W. Foesler, alleged created in 1999, will be offered for probate on Wednesday. A caveat has been filed against probating the will, with the protest mounted on behalf of the deceased's granddaughter.
College Soia Tillows. Heand new designs. Just arrived, Cramer-Wells Co. 10 Wyoming over nue.
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