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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1900
Page
8
The Archbald district plans a new breaker for coal prep with up-to-date machinery and two lump coal chutes. Work starts after lumber delivery, expected soon, boosting miner work after weeks on short time due to limited output. Local industry notes a generally quiet coal trade amid mild winter prospects.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western board lineup for today lists rail crews and engine assignments. Key crews include Mota din 22 1900 Summit 49 a m north G Frouinfelker and ii a m south H Burt. Melane with Warrick’s op a south M Mardican Fuller 1 a m. pusher Ra m Bonth-Hoveser 11 30 a m south M Moran. p m south M ATED Hy 1 15 p m south Cawley. Passenger engines Tor m Widener 6 30 p m McGovern. Wildcats Norte Sa m 2 engines J Masters ia Be 2 engine O Randolph Tp m 2 engines T Dounciean 40 pace engines C TIM 8 00 p m 2 enginer John Gahogan.
The Lackawanna Railroad will establish a detailed watch inspection system for trainmasters, dispatchers, yard crews, station staff, and other roles. Watches must meet the nickel 17 jewel standard with minimal weekly variation, or be replaced. Local inspectors, twenty four jewelers, will certify compliance or issue replacement orders. Workers without local inspectors must mail watches to the nearest inspector.
After rumors and denials, the Archbald Citizen reports the Delaware and Hudson company will erect a new breaker on the burned site. Engineer Shuter took measurements on Saturday and bur ways were done Friday, deciding the old foundations are large enough to support the annex and the new structure.
About 125 driver boys miners gate tenders and state pickers at Cayuga colliery North Scranton walk off for higher pay. Drivers on double teams seek 1.45 a day singles 1.25 a day breakers boys paid 50 and 6 cents want 85 cents. A conference with Superintendent Phillips is set to seek an amicable settlement.
Superintendent E G Thussell of the Lackawanna railroad spent about an hour in the city on Saturday on his way from Buffalo to New York. During the visit he conferred with representatives of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. The grievances were said to be local in nature, though specifics were not disclosed.
In a noon inter family brawl at 432 East Elev enth street three Colletti men died from gunshot wounds Caspar 19 Antonio 87 and David Salvatore 40 were killed Vincenzo Spinella and son Frank 17 were arrested along with Joseph Colletti Frank sparked the violence prompting a riot as police arrived and Spinella was captured hiding under a bed amid gunfire and pursuit.
The Rev Charles M Sheldon author of In His Steps will run the Topeka Capital For one week starting March 1 with full control of all departments The offer comes from Dell Keyser president of the Topeka Capital Co and invites help from leading writers and editors from major cities
The British steamer Sutton carrying iron ore from Carthagena to Philadelphia ran aground eight miles off Fenwick Island in dense fog. After hours of effort it began to take on water until the revenue cutter Onondaga spotted distress signals and came to assist, rescuing the crew.
The Onondaga answered signals for help and, despite a heavy southwest gale, sent boats to rescue all 24 crew members. Using its searchlight, the last man was saved at midnight and the crew brought to the Breakwater. The wrecking steamer North America planned to inspect the wreck for salvage as the weather eased.
Rev James Co Macinnes of Oakleaft Congregational Church announces retirement amid remarks supporting dancing and drinking, labeling church leaders hypocritical and expressing bold religious views that clash with conventional ministry norms. The city notes his stance and departure from the ministry.
A speaker derides the ministry as a venue for stifled personal liberty and mocks hypocrisy in both ministers and their observers, arguing youth should reject the pious constraints. The remark frames authority as hypocritical and unsuitable for free-spirited individuals.
A midnight blaze in a bar near the old St Mary market district in New Orleans claimed the lives of four members of the Giordano family. Investigators labeled the fire as the fatal incident and moved to determine its cause.
Mark our special January sale of Washable Laces with designs and finest materials. Prices begin at 2c and rise to 25c a yard, offering nearly a hundred patterns in edgings and insertings across all widths.
A local textile sale advertises dimity fabrics in varied patterns and finishes. It claims superior quality and beauty compared with competitors, highlighting prices around 15 to 18 cents and promoting a broad catalogue.
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