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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1900
Page
2
The Lehigh Valley Company secures a new passenger terminal on the Jersey Shore and begins erecting a large freight station at Williamsport. The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western board lists today’s assignments with managers and foremen across multiple divisions as the industry shifts priorities.
The New York Tribune reported a large portion of Hillside Coal and Iron Company clerical staff may move from Scranton to New York City. Superintendent W A May said the announcement was premature with no definite decisions. Only the auditing department might move, involving three Scranton clerks.
Lehigh Valley Railroad aims to operare a passenger terminal on Black Tom Island in Communipaw New Jersey within a year. Plans include an elaborate train shed and depot with four main tracks and sidings. ferry service will connect to New York City near the Battery. Deeds show Black Tom Island moving from National Storage to Standard Oil then to LV, with construction to start soon.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railway plans a large freight depot near Wallabout canal in Williamsburg. The 66 lot property fronts the East River at 500 feet, with a 440 foot fireproof freight house and dredged basin. A 198 foot transfer slip and a 42 foot south slip will serve the facility, using twenty tracks. The project may cost several million dollars and take about a year to complete. The company paid $200,000 for the tract.
Large fences are being erected around breakers and collieries of the Le high Valley company with barbed wire atop. The Conductors' and Motormen's union meets tonight at Triblue trial hall on Pruce Street at 8. All conductors and motormen are invited. The Scranton Clerks' Association No 211 meets tonight at New Carpenters' Hall on Wyoming Avenue with entertainment and games after the meeting.
An invitation requests the presence of friends for a cordial gathering. The notice emphasizes attendance and cordiality, outlining no further agenda or specifics.
Three men identified as Thomas Murphy William White and Michael Goggins were held for drunken and dis orderly conduct at a local headquarters. They faced Mayor Moiryeaters court and chose jail over fines of 20 dollars, each sentenced to three months in county jail.
Anthony Moran of New Street was dragged about fifteen yards after a four-car mine train struck him at work in Pine Brook mines. His right arm was broken and he was taken to Lackawanna hospital for treatment.
A quoted proverb about marriage as a lottery triggers a quip from a Sultan of Sulu figure who jokes about blanks in a harem setting. The witty exchange appears in a Washington Btar captioned anecdote reflecting humorous wordplay.
An official order from Colonel Watres announces the death of Inspector of rifle practice Lieutenant Kees Watkins after a brief illness at his Boranton residence. A long‑time National Guard member, he guided 92 percent of Thirteenth regiment marksmen under challenging conditions. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at Providence Presbyterian Church with a regimental escort and a half‑staff flag.
The Scranton Caledonian club holds its 141st Burns anniversary banquet in Guernsey Hall on Washington Avenue Thursday evening January 25. An elaborate program includes toasts by notable members and a general ball after supper with musical numbers and speeches.
Welterweight boxer Jack Tighe of the city accepts a challenge from Eugene Reardon of Little Falls New York printed by Jack Gorman. Henry Mahoney manager for Tighe has accepted. A forfeit must be posted by Reardon and the club. Tighe will not train again if left unmade as in prior arrangements.
A patrol wagon was sent to West Lackawanna avenue following a telephone tip from Chief Robling. Det. Moir, Sgt. Deiter, and officers Waleh and Lowry accompanied the wagon to arrest three unkempt individuals described as hobos.
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