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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1898
Page
5
Police urged immediate action on the Luserne Street gang that has plagued the western end of the street for years. Despite some members in prison, complaints persist and officers say more patrols are needed to deter further robberies.
A notice states he will take a leave of absence and devote his time to gold mining properties in California where he holds major interest. He will remain attached to his duties as needed and plan to return when appropriate.
Frank Collins of Carbondale visits friends in the city yesterday. Mise Rioss of Erie hosts Miss Mirim Miller on Pine Street. J D Horgan of Meridan Conn visits his cousin. D J Roche and Misses Kittle and Anna May O Neill of Railroad Avenue visit Carbondale. Miss Mary Walsh of Parsons opens the Fourth with Miss Joe Healey of Dunmore. Mrs John E Roche departs for Deseronto Ont for the summer. Elisabeth Saul of Mulberry Street to manage St Luke's summer home at Cresco. Private Ralph Gregory of Company D Thirteenth Pennsylvania volunteers returns from Camp Alger on leave. Walter C Fellows of the Colliery Engineer company heads to Philadelphia and Atlantic City for a two week vacation.
Scranton launches a new stock corporation led by A B Dunning to conduct general engineering business. Colonel George Waring joins as consulting engineer with ready corps of experts. offices in Mears building with long distance phone and daily operation hours.
Two major attractions draw crowds to Lake Ariel with the Paul Boynton World's Water Show company presenting an aquatic display including a 100 foot pole dive, a naval battle, monkey boat race, deep sea diving by ladies, fireworks, music, dancing and free admission. Trains run hourly from the Fire and Wyoming depot and a baseball game between top amateur clubs is on the schedule.
The Nana artwork is praised as a premier figure painting with remarkable realism. A special matinee for ladies is scheduled at the Mears building Thursday between 2 and 6 pm to accommodate patrons requesting a distinct viewing time.
Revenue stamps remain scarce as orders exceed supply. Collector Penman convened deputies to coordinate Saturday, while banks merchants and lawyers pressed for stamps amid a high demand.
The thermometer hit 99 at 5 PM, the hottest July 1 in the eastern and middle states since 1872. Earlier temps ranged from 92 to 96 through the week, with humidity high and a light breeze later easing the heat. Local authorities discuss National Guard reorganization and troop calls, including a $200 annual state appropriation per company.
Irish American societies hold a field day at Athletic Park to mark the centennial of the 1798 uprising. World high jump champion Michael F. Sweeney will perform at 8 p.m. with a 6 feet 5 5/8 inch record. Gold and silver medals awarded for foot races hurdle races shot put hammer throw and pole vault.
Today features horse racing at Anthracite park Carbondale flag raising at West Ride hospital at 1 a m games at Athletic park by United Irish American societies annual Scranton Caledonian club games at Driving park exhibition at Lake Ariel by Paul Boynton World Water Show company bicycle races at West Pittston under West Side wheelmen pigeon shooting near Jackson street toll gate Mrs Picnle of Holy Cross Bellevue at Tetwrel PN park excursion of Wilkes Barre Maennerchor to Mountain park trains from the city picnic at Sanderson’s grove Green Ridge commemorations of the Wyoming massacre at Wyoming monument at 10 p m picnic of St Johns South Scranton at Artesian Well grove excursion of Delaware and Hudson Canal company to Farview Bauer’s band to perform and dance music.
A mild breeze and a brief shower provided some relief though heat remained evident. Nay Ang park and Delaware and Hudson trains drew crowds while carriages and livery stables served visitors to local resorts. Weather notes predict rain for tomorrow with yesterday’s heat lingering and no notable wind today.
Chief Hickey's condition alarmed yesterday morning as Dr. Haggerty ordered no visitors. By noon, relief grew though he feared heat would claim him. An electric fan eased conditions and the day ended quietly. The Tribune learns Hickey, though immobile on his left leg and with a bruised left arm, is recovering and hopes to be active soon.
Acting Chief McManus stated no special orders were issued for Fourth of July duty. He urged rain to reduce fire risk and said all fire companies would respond promptly to alarms from the Main and Jackson box, with fireworks supply lower than in recent years.
Preparations are under way for Major Simon B. Cameron to direct the reorganization of four city companies of the Thirteenth regiment. Companies A B C and D are in focus with Captain Stokes enrolling men to reach the minimum fifty for Company D. Lieutenant Raub adds men for Company C from Company F of the West Side to ensure representation, with plans to recruit E F G H from Honesdale Allentown Stroudsburg and Easton. Major W S Millar may lead Company B whose enrollment already meets the minimum.
County-wide event invites teams from the Young Men's Institute and St. Leo's battalion to compete in a one mile relay with a silk flag prize. Tug of war alley ball jig and reel dancing prizes, refreshments, and an address by Rev. E Phillips from Hazleton. Gates open at 9 a.m. with games starting at 10.
A kitchen fire at the Anthracite hotel corner of Wyoming Avenue and Center Street ignited Moor and some boxes in the cellar. Cries of alarm at 3 40 yesterday morning as Crystals Chemicals Nay Augs and Hook and Ladders battled flames to the second story. After an hour the blaze was controlled. Damages total about 2000 to the building and furniture. Barroom largely spared. Welcher estate owns the building. M J Norton runs the hotel business.
Crowded six trains each way on the Delaware and Hudson line between Wilkes-Barre and Carbondale with fewer cars and standing passengers. Ontario and Western also ran Sunday trains a week after service began, drawing crowded cars and high passenger volume.
John Judge aged 17, brother of boxer Jim Judge, fell twelve feet from a swing at Nay Aug park. He landed on hands and knees, cutting his nose, required three stitches, and was taken to Lackawanna hospital with bruises. He is expected to stay about a week.
The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western company faces a drivers strike at Storrs No 1 shaft over wages. Twenty-one drivers quit. they object to pay cuts from 1.25 to 1.95 and 1.10 for full day and overtime. Others threaten to join as the strike may extend to No 2 shaft and gate tenders.
Tommy Gardner a ten year old of Railroad Avenue Bellevue lost the little finger of his right hand when a 15 cent cannon exploded as he and companions played with fireworks on the street near his home. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital and showed striking courage during dressing of the wound. He laments missing July Fourth fun with his friends.
Scranton marks the holiday with numerous small events and expected large private fireworks displays tonight. War news has given the Fourth new meaning and many churches held patriotic services honoring soldiers near Santiago.
Chaplain N F Stahl of the Thirteenth Regiment sent a list of needy families to the Scranton executive committee for aid. The document reflects wartime relief efforts coordinated by local military chaplains. The report notes ongoing fundraising and support plans to assist the listed households.
Soldiers' Relief association reports a net of about forty families needing assistance based on direct information from Camp Alger soldiers. Chaplain Stahl's input indicates the association faces substantial relief work and immediate fundraising to continue the promising effort begun, with many families likely already benefited.
On July Sth and thereafter during reconstruction of the Linden street and Jefferson avenue track between Mulberry street and Adams avenue, Petersburo line cars to and from Petersburg and Nay Aug Falls will operate in both directions over the Laurel Hall line up to the Madison avenue Mulberry street intersection.
Notice offers five dollars to anyone who provides the name of a party that will purchase a piano or organ from Kimball Pianos and Organs. Payment is made when the first payment is received and to the first reporter. Neighbors with such prospects are urged to send the name.
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