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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1899
Page
3
A jumble of local notices reports deaths in homes and a hospital update. Coroner activity and a funeral for John Connolly are noted, along with various public and civic items, dances, heating projects, and awards at a county fair.
Delegates departed the city yesterday for home after the American Veterans convention. Enthusiasm ran high for the national camp to be held in Baltimore in October with a strong city attendance anticipated. Readings were briefly given by Shor to’s method of palm entry at 1292 Pena venue.
Dr Ernest J Peete was freed on bail after a court appearance in Carbondale. He was escorted by Detective Moran to the clerk of the court and then to Alderman Atkinson in Carbonville where bail was set. Peete arranged a bail bond with a friend in Olyphant, claiming he faced alleged blackmail.
Scranton fire insurance underwriters warn of a deficient city department and may advocate concerted action. They highlight current rates, the need for two new steamers, six thousand feet of high grade hose, drying towers, and a fully paid force of about 100 with a central chief. A weekly building inspection regime would follow to pinpoint weaknesses and access points.
A letter from Adjutant General Thomas to Stewart outlines the Thirteenth Regiment reorganization. It designates new unit attachments for various companies and relics the old Thirteenth from active duty unless they have reenlisted. Companies from the Seventh, Eleventh, and Fifth regiments are reassigned to form a combined battalion with the Thirteenth.
The Foranton Growers association met in Hotel Jermyn and elected officers including William Chappell as president and A M Atherton as vice president. The group will be incorporated in New Jersey with capital of 100000 to protect druggist dealers and pool buying power against large jobbers.
Local officials state the contract waiver will be signed and work on the South Side Sewer will begin as soon as the Lucky with Tron and Coal company waives defects. New York office is expected to respond daily.
Scranton city officials review a detailed inspection of the fire department buildings and hose stocks. The report cites worn equipment, insufficient hose and power, and calls for immediate funding and repairs.
City Detective John Mair enjoyed a costly soak at Lake Ariel when a diving party attempted an unreported bath theft. Eight gold plates reportedly hidden in his trough were recovered unrecovered at the lake bottom. others remain missing.
A distressed twelve year old boy, born in Augusta Georgia, traveled with Walkby Waleh and claimed he was sent by his aunt to a city by his mother. He says he has lived in an orphan asylum in Warrenton Georgia and recently received a letter from his mother dated December from this city. Authorities are attempting to locate the mother on Willow Avenue and Cortie poles to reunite the child.
Captain George Bimith aged youre died at Pittvian last evening from barelyels. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Regular sessions of the common and select councils heard a push to enforce a resolution that would place poor board tax collection quarters in the city treasurer's office. Debates included engineer George Conners, the Crystal Steamer matter, paving contracts, and exoneration of Young Men's Christian Association taxes on burned-site lots.
The Buell Company places its Photographic Supplies for sale at 227 Lackawanna Avenue and provides free samples to visitors who bring a Kokak camera. The large selection is available to all customers.
Salisbury arrives on the Comet as new Scranton division superintendent with ex-sup Bogart and Conductor Fowler. They tour the Bloom division while Bogart helps with transitions. Nickel Plate freight talks with KH Tus and J M Daly aim to speed through-service links between New York Chicago.
A hearing before Alderman Howe yesterday morning resulted in bail denial on certain charges while setting bail at 290 dollars for the alleged threat to kill in the Freaiman case. A cascade of local notices appears, including a testimonial letter from G. M. Law of Reoval, Iowa, praising Chamberlain's remedy for infant cholera and other ailments.
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