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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
2
Mt Pleasant mine workers on strike refused to meet as Fuller Coal employees, insisting on representing themselves as United Mine Workers. A possible 6:30 pm conference with Superintendent Neale occurred at the breaker yard, but outcome remained unknown.
Harrisbore granted a charter to the Traders' Coal Company with £24000 capital. Officers include President W. L. Schinger Treasurer H. A. Rauford Secretary M. F. Sando and General Manager Edmund A. Bartl with Recorder Fred Warnke on the board. The Lafitn colliery of the old Keystone Coal line will be operated, a twelve year mine with capacity of 600 tons daily and a ready market for all product.
The document lists a June roster for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western board with names and times for crews at Summit and Puller plus passenger engines and wildcats. It notes a Friday night change and a notice that McCann and crew will go out on June 1 in Summit South replacing Gerrity and crew.
The Erie Railroad tests a patent marker for rear-end trains on the Delaware and Hudson divisions. The article notes progress in locomotive equipment since 1895 with 65 engines at 160 pounds now 4294 engines near 200 pounds. It mentions 1,056 engines in service today, including 44 Valvielaine compounds and a Cook two cylinder compound, plus 206 Consolidation engines with Wooten boilers and 321 engines total with Wooten boilers.
An advertisement touts Mariani Wine as a tonic based on scientific principles. It claims to boost brain power, strengthen muscles, improve blood, and promote longevity. It targets general debility overwork throat and lung diseases malaria and grippe with claims of usefulness for men women and children.
Dun and Company reports a downward trend in prices of key industrial materials with wool and cotton costs easing. Textile industries show reduced orders and higher cancellations, while some steel and coal markets edge lower. May shipment volumes dipped, and failures rose in the U S and Canada. two large export contracts offer a rare positive note.
The Poor Board heard two cases of destitute elders. Mrs. Mary Coggins, 70, was admitted after her daughter expelled her. Frank Grady, 68, living with four grown sons, was also left homeless. The board ordered action to compel the sons to support him. Beemer of Hillside Home reported 473 inmates May 71 total with 27 admitted and 13 discharged in the month.
A Thompson Susquehanna County special reports John A Williams and Sidney Williams from Hyde Park Scranton stole horses belonging to Doe Roberts at Ararat. After a one mile chase they were captured with one horse, led to the other’s disposal, and confronted by Justice W. P. Tallman. They pleaded guilty boasting, older boy claiming reform school release.
A dusky youth and a dusky partner performed a cake walk on Washington avenue to music by a one armed harmonica player. A crowd of over people gathered around the trio and police dispersed the group after a generous collection was taken at the end of the show.
Michael Cadden of North Scranton claims James Nelson and Michael Coyne of Oak Street stole his prize bulldog worth 50 dollars. Alderman Millar presided over the dog case as Chief of Police Robling investigated yesterday.
Following a search warrant, two men were arrested on charges of receiving stolen goods after police found a dam dog in their house. They claimed the dog had puppies, but this was disputed. Arraigned before Alderman Millar, they posted $300 bail each. The identity of the dam’s actual thief remained unknown.
Jennie Robbins formerly of this city now in Wilkes-Barre was arrested there and arraigned before Alderman Millar on a disorderly house charge at Mulberry street and for selling liquor without a license. The charges were filed by Mrs. Duegan of the board of associated charities. A young woman enticed to the house led to the alderman setting a $1,000 bail for Robbins.
Testimonials praise Hood’s Sarsaparilla for purifying blood and maintaining vitality. Quotes from N J Leighty of Booth Kansas and Mrs Rayner of Fall River Massachusetts cite eczema relief and general well being, with others recommending it for spring tiredness.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a special excursion to Gettysburg for G A R Annual Encampment. June 9 3 and 4 1900 tickets from Pennsylvania routes and from Phillipsburg Scranton at one fare round trip. Return by June 11. except Black Diamond Express. See valley ticket agents for details.
Central Railroad of New Jersey offers one fare round trip from all Pennsylvania stations to Gettysburg with travel on June 3 4 and 5 and return by June 1 9. Tickets valid for both directions and limited to specified dates.
Delegates to the Depart ment Encampment at Gettysburg will travel from Scranton on June 4 at 10 05 a m aboard a special through coach. The Lackawanna railroad offers gapedal excursion tickets to Gettysburg and return at one fare. Tickets valid June 2 to 4 for outbound and return through June 11.
The Lake Store depot on Van Buren Street acts as an Elevated H Railway station in Chicago. From this depot more than 1 000 trained per day depart for all city parts, helping Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway passengers reach any area without cab costs. Uniformed attendants greet inbound traffic and assist travelers, making Lake Shore the most conveniently located railroad in Chicago.
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