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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1898
Page
4
The January Anthracite Operators letter reviews six years of regional shipments and price trends. December showed stronger prices but slow sales. 1897 saw demoralized markets after overproduction. February prices rose modestly, then climbed to July before excess supply again pressured values.
The health board urged councils to appropriate over 5000 more for 1898 than 1897. The increase centers on a crematory lot purchase at 366 and a 1200 salary for a plumbing inspector. The pasted table lists items such as running expenses and extra sanitary officers to enforce sanitary laws and address nuisances. The Master Plumbers' association pushes for an inspector to curb unregulated cheap work.
Scranton was represented at the Binghamton Board of Trade banquet by James H. Torrey and D. B. Atherton. The event highlighted regional commerce and networking among business leaders from Scranton and neighboring areas.
The market has grown stronger over the past month as supply and demand begin to balance. Prices rise though few large stocks remain with dealers holding small immediate inventories, and the outlook anticipates continuing firm prices and higher demand for chestnut coal amid scarce pea coal and limited information on distribution.
A Saturday night public installation honored the newly elected officers of Colonel William N. Monies Post No. 19 Grand Army of the Republic and its Ladies' Circle at Lackawanna Avenue rooms. Refreshments followed the ceremony. Commander KR Holgate presided.
Ex Lieutenant Governor F Jones presided at the fourth annual Bing hamton board of trade banquet on Thursday night. Speakers included Torrey Jerome DeWitt Hon F O Wiley Utica Hon Henry J Coggeshall Elmira and Attorney J R Joseyn of Elmira. Torrey spoke on borders and civilization and protectionism.
The Nickelodeon museum on Linden Street shut its doors after Saturday night’s last performance. Manager George E. Davis cites hard times and stiff competition as reasons. Davis opened the Wonderland museum in 1890 and later converted to burlesque before reverting to the Nickelodeon name, but public interest faded and the house closed with an uncertain future.
The funeral of James J Lynch of Olyphant occurs this morning with a solemn requiem Mass at 10 at St. Patrick's Church. Interment follows at Olyphant Catholic Cemetery. friends are asked not to send flowers.
The Erie through J. P. Morgan & Co has gained control of the New York Susquehanna and Western railroad. The merger links Erie and Susquehanna interests, potentially extending the Susquehanna Connecting railroad to Winton and Carbondale, and shifts coal routing away from the Delaware and Hudson. Analysts view Morgan pursuing a broader grip on the anthracite trade with implications for multiple railroads and freight costs.
In letters from New York and Scranton, Tommy Ryan calls for a return match with Jim Judge and bets 250 dollars against inside twenty rounds, while Bobby Dobbs issues a bold challenge to any lightweight and claims superiority over Mattie Matthews.
Earlier overtures to the Matter road to take the Busque hanna were rejected as the Susquehanna had transportation contracts the Delaware and Hudson declined to assume under the terms set by Susquehanna officials.
Court heard arguments Saturday on removing Deputy Constable McLaughlin of Olyphant's Third ward on charges he threatened Constable Craig over a liquor case. Judge Archbald noted potential indictment if true, and the court revoked the appointment of John Melaughlin as deputy constable after considering the evidence.
Rice and Hale depart for New York and then Boston to start a five week series of eight five mile races per week on the Fugleh stationary racing machine. The winner earns 60 percent of a 3150 purse, netting $90 weekly. the runner up gets 40 percent, about $60.
Albert Lloyd was captured by employee Charles Reynolds as he attempted to escape through a rear window at Detweller’s Harness on North Main. Lloyd’s past link to Osterhout’s, Griffin’s, and Davis residence burglaries is under police review. Bail set at 800 dollars. case to grand jury.
Samuel Moses, age 34, died Friday. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon with services at the house and interment in Forest Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Walter Wilcox and farm hand William Andrews were captured in New York on larceny charges after they fled Clark's Summit on December 8 with a horse and wagon worth 226 dollars. They face extradition to Pennsylvania and trial, with both remanded for 30 days to Jefferson Market prison.
Fragmentary text discusses Mr Barry and a Hermon product of his associations. It notes sentiment and color renditions may be spoiled, but the exact meaning is unclear due to damaged wording.
The Irwin Brothers' Venetian Burleaguers drew a large audience with an attractive vaudeville bill at the Trocadero featuring Irwin Hron and a clever cast. Highlights included Manhattan Comedy Four and the grotesque dancers Russell Odell and Russell in "A Trip to Venice" with bright staging and costumes. The Academy of Music offers "Boy Wanted" this week with Eddie Herron and Nelly O’Neill headlining a strong cast.
The January term of the common pleas court will be busy with three courts in operation plus a grand jury session. Judge Gunster will preside in the main room, Judge Edwards in the second, and Judge Albright of Allentown in the arbitration room as three-week sessions proceed. The grand jury report was delayed by Judge Archbald who went to Towanda for additional Bradford county evidence.
Large crowds attended Blue Jeans at the Lyceum with a satisfactory, if not top-tier, production. Cuba's Vow appears at the Academy of Music Monday through Wednesday, dramatizing Cuban war scenes led by Gomes and Maceo. The Nancy Hanks, praised by New York critics, comes to the Lyceum next Tuesday with Frank Tannehill Jr. and Marie Jensen. William Barry performs Saturday at the Lyceum in Rising Generation, portraying an affable Imryman with warm humor.
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