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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1898
Page
6
At a Feb 23 1898 meeting of Company B Thirteenth regiment members urged building a new armory noting current facilities are inadequate. Trustees plan a fundraiser with a soliciting committee to raise funds and locate a central site versus a less central option.
The interview with General J. P. Gobin discusses mobilization times for state and federal troops, armament quality, and guard readiness. He argues Pennsylvania could muster about 9 000 soldiers within 24 hours, doubling with re-enlistments, and emphasizes modern warfare requires marksmanship over bayonet charges while warning against unnecessary war.
John Thomas, drunk and refusing to pay a Penn avenue lunch bill, was fined $3 by the mayor after arrest by Patrolman Bloch. Frank Backus, caught stealing a cap from Levy's on Penn avenue, was detained by Special Officer Marnke and jailed in default of bail. A weak minded boy named Hagen, found at Marshwood, was brought to police headquarters by Michael Snyder. his father from Erma called for him.
Yousouf the Turkish champion, who arrived recently, plans immediate Graeco-Roman title bout and has posted 500 with Richard K. Fox to initiate negotiations with Rocher. Interpreter Anthony Pierre notes Yousouf, 22, 6 feet 1 inch, 244 pounds, has defeated rivals in England France and Germany and seeks international fame by beating Rocher.
Ex Captain Minds of the University of Pennsylvania football team remains confined in the University Hospital in Philadelphia with water on the knee and muscular rheumatism. He became indisposed at his home during the Christmas holidays and his condition worsened despite treatment.
Offers two styles of boys suits for ages 8 to 15 in cadet grey or brown with double breasted coats and patent-band pants valued at 300 dollars now priced at 1.98 for shirt waists for boys 3 to 12 with various collars and styles. Tam o Shanter caps in twenty styles priced 60 cents to 2.75 cents. Second floor sale.
Local shop on Entrance Wyoming Avenue advertises a clearance of men’s wear. Unlaundered white shirts 45 cents to 69 cents, laundered shirts 23 to 69 cents, fancy suspenders and silk ties offered, colored band bows and clubhouse ties priced low, special deals on colored shirts with cushion neck bands and reinforced shoulders.
All leading magazines and periodicals for February and March are now available at retailers. Consumers can find new issues featuring fashion, culture, and leisure content across top publications.
Catalog lists 68 pair men’s shoes at 7. The 200 pair men’s sample shoes priced 50c and 1.00. Ladies shoes at various prices 1.20 1.49 1.08. Misses and children shoes shown with prices. Clover wool lined ladies shoes offered at 49 60 95e.
An injured University of Pennsylvania athlete is to be moved to Philadelphia to see Dr. J. William White. His right leg is swollen and distorted, and despite treatment no weight has kept on it to realign the knee. Doctors do not yet foresee serious outcomes. Captain Outland calls for new candidates for next fall’s Varsity team to report for preliminary practice at Franklin Field starting in March.
A fire yesterday morning damaged a large store building on Wyoming Avenue West Pittston owned by Monje and Tyrrell. The nearly finished structure, valued at about $5,000, was to be occupied by the firm once completed. The blaze is attributed to an unknown cause.
A chimney kept burning to dry plastering after a blaze caused overheating. Fire crews responded to ensure the structure remained safe while drying heat affected walls and ceilings.
Mill Creek peddlers Joe Moritz and J A Janskey were brought before Alderman Howe by Constable Cole on a warrant from Empire Dry Goods manager H Goodman. They allegedly embezzled a $35 85 consignment sold on commission in early November and failed to remit proceeds. Bail set for further appearance today.
A 24 year old wife of Patrick Battle from the North End, carrying a three month old baby, sought aid from Associated Charities after being driven from home. She was placed in the city hall emergency hospital and a warrant for cruelty was issued against her husband later that day.
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