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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1900
Page
3
A social event will be conducted tonight at Snover's hall by the Welcome Dancing club. A meeting of Company C Thirteenth Regiment is set for Friday evening.
The Speedway Hotel offers all year open facilities with July 4 quiet stop at Rifle Range. Quoits dumb bells throwing hammer and shot available. Erie and Wyoming trains stop at Speedway crossing. Meals served breakfast 6 to 9 lunch 1 to 2 30 dinner 6 to 9 and lunch all day in the cafe. Large parties by phone 4674.
A series of brief items from the city describe a man charged with insulting Charles Jones and a fall from a trolley injuring Mra McGinnias on Lackawanna avenue. The Union Republican league elected George W. Marshall as corresponding secretary. Peter Mann was arrested on a knife charge. A false alarm at a Madison Avenue home was deemed illegitimate. William Warner, once detained in the central station, was sent to the Wilkie Home for assessment. Frank McDonald faced arraignment for alleged assault. Paydays occurred for workers at Delaware Lackawanna and Western and related mines. A fifteen-member committee for ballot reform was named by Colonel F H M Bates, with plans to meet at the chairman’s office.
The notice lists multiple excursions and picnics including events by the Letter Carriers of Scranton, the Ancient Order of Britons, and congregations of St. Pauls Catholic Church in Green Ridge and St. Johns Catholic Church in South Scranton. Activities cover trips to Lake Lissore, Lake Deere, Montrose, and Sanderson’s Paris with regional rail routes and local councils involved.
Last night at the Big Store the Patriotism program drew a dense crowd with Prof. Gauer selecting thirty performers. The American Independence concert series filled aisles and seating on upper floors, with enthusiastic cheers and encores for a patriotic program led by Prof. Bauer.
John H Winter and his wife of Capouse avenue were arraigned before Alderman Kasson charged with selling liquor without a license and held in 500 bail. Robert Wilson of the Men's Union testified. Mrs Margaret Kennedy was arraigned and held on the same charge with 500 bail. A further warrant for an alleged speakeasy keeper was issued but not served. Internal revenue records show no drastic drop in license applications.
Taylor's directory of Beranton and Dunmore for 1900 is delivered to subscribers. It is larger and more complete than prior editions, with 400 names, while excluding many migratory Hungarian Polish and Italian names deemed of little value. Population of Scranton estimated at not less than 116000. Fourth of July Book Extra Bavarian Casey and Kelly.
A club team match of 38 holes will be held in the morning of July 4 with all Country club members invited. Teams are chosen from those at the club house by 9:30 A.M. An Independence Day handicap follows in the afternoon at 1 percent holes, with medal play open to all members. First and second prizes awarded. Entries must be filed with the greens-keeper, Mr Hills, by 3:40 P.M. Third line mentions Fourth of July beers and Pocono cigars.
A fierce fire at the Coal Exchange area caused heavy damage to nearby structures including Raub and Gorman livery facilities and Schimpff and Wagner buildings. Firemen fought the blaze amid closely built rows on Spruce Street with Morcelean & Connell’s boiler area aiding containment. The Bank’s rear wall and surrounding court provided some protection though northern and western buildings remained in jeopardy into the night.
A major blaze at No 122 Wyoming Avenue, a combined crockery and jewelry building run by Welchel and Bernard, burned through basements and cellars into adjacent shops as fire crews from Nay Aug Crystal and many others battled dense smoke and raging flames. The effort saved upper floors but left widespread destruction.
A Miss N J Locummant of Emma HeTH PA writes of relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills for years of kidney trouble female weakness and a tumor. The letter notes rapid improvement and gratitude toward Mrs Pinkham who answers letters from suffering women. The piece also mentions multiple offices and individuals in a building damaged by fire including lawyers insurance agents and engineers.
The fire on the ermand floor caused about 186000 in valuables and 3000 in fixtures for Merceran and Connell the Jewelers. Insurance was only 14000. Bernard the jeweler lost about 6000 in stock. Welchel’s China store was gutted. the cellar fire spread to McCrea’s carpet store and damaged McCrea stock. Offices of Sapp McGraw and Hamilton were damaged by smoke and water.
A major fire drew 7 000 to 10 000 onlookers while fire crews battled in the Coal Exchange area. Police and mounted units cleared gaps, saved key buildings, and protectively moved valuables. Several individuals were overcome by smoke with recovery officials aiding the injured.
Kansas City July 1 The national Democratic committee quickly disposed of business. Clark's report was adopted, Thomas won the temporary chairmanship over Thoms, and the Jacobe faction prevailed in Oklahoma while Marcus led in Indian Territory. Norris seated from DC. A Walsh named temporary secretary.
The best grade of hard coal rose to 6.25 dollars, a season record in Chicago. The July 1 price was six dollars, and three months later the increase suggests even higher winter prices. Dealers report factories running at capacity and buying more coal than in years at this season.
The piece notes that coal prices in England Germany and France have doubled in a year while U.S. exports rise sharply. It attributes part of the upsurge to the reduction of miners' hours from ten to eight, suggesting broader economic effects.
The khedive paid a state visit and lunched at the Guildhall after welcoming ceremonies. The art gallery reception drew a brilliant assembly including the Prince of Wales the Duke of York and Lord Salisbury. Bells trumpets and a gold casket envelope marked the audience and gift.
Mr A Banderas from Cocoa nut Grove Florida describes an epidemic of diarrhoea. He suffered a severe attack and was cured by four doses of Chamberlains Colia Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He recommended it to others who praise it as the best medicine they ever used. For sale by Matthews Bros wholesale and retail agents.
The July 3 report lists ships cleared for Antwerp Manilirg vila Biye mouth and Chelbewe, Liverpool st oul Southampton and more, with several named vessels failing to clear. Arrivals include Werra to New York and Moville to New York, plus ships to Rotterdam and Glascom, Plymouth.
Three suspects Haglhton Nicolhaa Spatone and Michael Deensus detained for Moran murder on Drifter road in April. Anton Lemieyle also arrested in Philadelphia. All three to receive a hearing tomorrow.
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