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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1901
Page
14
Fragmented report lists temperatures and humidity readings with garbled units and names. No clear location or date is readable beyond a date stamp Keb. 15 1001- likely a weather note.
A large residence, furnished or unfurnished, well located in the Central city, sought by a very reliable family with children. Willing to pay from to 100 dollars per month. Address W. T. Beet Price building Cir.
Ex mayor James J. ONeil of Carbondale spoke at the Catholic Historical Society on The Catholic Church in the History of the United States. He traced the church from Columbus era to modern times and noted its influence on American literature. A reading about poet George H. Miles praised his works and urged public recognition.
Luther Keller leads the Common Council in seeking an amendment to fix a maximum gas price at eighty cents per thousand feet for fighting purposes. The plan aims to block a franchise without price restrictions and prevent the city from losing benefits, with a vote expected tomorrow night.
A Times observer questions a Richards and Wirth fire sale in Kennine, noting the stock appears unchanged, merely smoked by soot and marked down. The piece argues the sale is genuine with union labels and laments attempts to exploit shoppers in a disaster.
The Water company announces a special gas rate to promote fuel use. From April 1 a rate of one dollar per thousand cubic feet applies with a 10 percent discount on bills under twenty five dollars and a 20 percent discount on bills twenty five dollars or more, if paid by the twentieth. A separate meter is required.
Dear Patrons announces the original production of The Burgomaster at the Lyceum Theater on February 1st. The season’s musical comedy features a 60-person company, two carloads of costumes, and lavish scenic effects, marking a high point of the season.
A big fire sale announced by F. L. Crane will begin Saturday at 9 AM at 12 Washington Avenue in Scranton, VA. The event promissess bargains and turnover on household items seized in a recent incident.
John Gibbons was elected president of the board by a slim majority over B. T. Jayne as ward allies shifted support. Secretaries Fellows and Reedy were reelected, while John Ashbone, known as the old war horse, won the presidency over Dayne by eleven to ten, prompting adjournment sine die.
The Tribune announces a literary contest offering 25 dollars for the best story 10 dollars for second and 5 dollars for third. Submissions should explore local myths and industry themes with preference for anthracite lore. Entries must be original not exceeding 1500 words and include author identity in a sealed envelope.
Valentine Bliss, silk mill owner in Dunmore North Scranton and Dickson City, plans Georgia visits to explore relocation sites with Superintendent W H Davis of Sauquoit Manufacturing Company. They aim to shut the mills amid ongoing strikes while securing cheaper Southern plant options. Local workers rally, no violence reported, meetings held with Mother Mary Jones addressing strikers.
A grocery ad lists one can Fancy Corn and one pound California Peaches for sale.
A Pittsburgh discussion on a proposed lien bill faces strong opposition from Republican lawmakers. Representatives argue the measure could create legal confusion and delay assessments. The debate centers on how to handle aged liens and whether existing processes suffice for third‑class cities. Allegedly, Allegheny County members from both parties oppose the bill while city officials push for a workable solution.
John M. Knowlton editor of the Labor Herald posted bail before Alderman Millar for a libel hearing. Moses Marsh prosecutes claiming an February 16 article called Marsh a drunken tramp and profligate. Marsh is a painter and Kelly's union crackers are requested.
Dr J Madison Taylor of Philadelphia addressed the Lackawanna County Medical Society on deformities seen by general practitioners. He urged early recognition by family doctors to prevent curable later bone and nerve diseases and warned against legalizing osteopathy via a Harrisburg bill.
The society unanimously elected Dr. Taylor an honorary member after his lecture on diseases of children. Dr. Taylor, a noted medical writer, recently issued the second edition of his book and has long served as a private professor at Philadelphia’s Polyclinic Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Hospital. The talk lacked illustrations due to Vineland’s absence, a loss given Dr. Taylors admired painting and illustration skills.
A meeting in Co operative hall led by Morgan Bowen and O Grady approved sending notices to District Land 7 members about presenting a token to National Board member Benjamin James for services as organizer. A city mine workers meeting is planned March 10 at St David s hall to hear replies and act. Also gas rate notices: Scranton and Hyde Park Gas Co raise rates next month, with detailed charges and payment deadline.
SEBASTOS GAS ALT WATER COMPANY announces a rate schedule effective April with a base price of one dollar per thousand feet. Ten percent on bill if paid by the tenth, twenty percent on all bills, and a twenty five dollar threshold for monthly consumption. Payment before the 20th preserves the discount. notice signed by GW Hand, Secretary.
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