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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1899
Page
9
Review praises the Angelus as an automatic instrument that renders music with spirit and nuance. It performs both complex classics and simple ballads with musical tempo and expression, enabling even unmusical individuals to create refined sound. The device is exhibited publicly at all times.
City notes report Company D Eleventh Regiment to be tr epeded from armoury by Major Millar next Thursday night. John Mealey of Avowa not dead rests comfortably in Lackawanna hospital. Conference postponed between West Side park committee and board of park commissioners. Merchants Club meet at 2590 o'clock to discuss by laws. Delaware Lackawanna and Western and other mines paid day wages. Two men arrested for stealing a ride on a Delaware Lackawanna and Western train. fined. A quiet day at the Liang wtnff Kelly contest with several witnesses. Ex-chief St John of Wilkes-Barre fire department gravely ill after paralytic stroke. A West Side boy found with gloves. lodged. Michael Stowan of Dunmore held on threat to kill his wife Katherine Bowen.
The funeral for H. D. Swarts, who died from earlier injuries, will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church at 2 PM. Interment follows at Forest Wilt cemetery. Born February 14, 18% in Old Forne, he leaves a widow and one child Anula. he was an engineer for the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western.
Mor vie Hollander of Old Fore was arraigned before Alderman Kasann Westerlay on a charge of obtaining goods under false pretenses from the Poute & Bhear company. He allegedly called last week and obtained goods valued at a sum, presenting himself without pending notes. bail was set at the amount, with Max Rowenbluth acting as surety.
James Skibinaki an 18 year old of Stone Avenue was seriously injured on the Delaware and Hudson railroad yesterday morning. He rode a freight car to the National breaker where he was a white picker. While alighting his coat snagged a bolt and he was struck by a wheel crushing two fingers and inflicting a deep scalp wound. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital.
James Wilson alias Jimmie the Greek and Edwards known as Jack were arrested in Easton and Lancaster while following the Wallace show. Wilson, 70, discharged two years ago for sneak thievery, appeared aging and wary. Edwards, 47, claimed a clean record but looked older, with a distinctively long hand noted by officers.
Richards Wirth and Lew offer hot weather wear with market leading value at 326 Lackawanna Avenue presenting a concise local sales note.
Sixteen drivers at the Diamond mine of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad quit work after pay was withheld. Company men filled posts. a nine hour shift followed, delaying pay day. Foreman Evins may discharge the workers. outcome to be decided today.
Superintendent Fitzgibbon reports three key communiqués from President Truesdale. Frederick H. Gibbons resigns as treasurer. Frederick F. Chambers becomes treasurer while remaining general auditor. O. C. Post moves to general auditor. Morris and Essex division duties reshaped as Frank J. Griffith becomes train master and I. C. Sickles becomes freight train master, both based in Hoboken. W. H. Hager resigns as general purchasing agent. W. H. Whalen named to succeed in New York City.
John Duffy has been appointed general foreman for the company that recently acquired Suburban Electric, Illuminating Heat and Power, and Scranton Electric Light. He previously served five years as line foreman of Suburban Electric Light and is recognized as an expert Medician. He will oversee all city linemen.
Journeymen tailors meet at Carpenter's hall on Sunday at 2 PM. Central railroad staff deny knowledge of a planned strike. Central Labor union convenes tomorrow at the same hall to address a large volume of business. A Wilkes-Barre dispatch notes wage cuts for Bloomsburg division workers and increased coal output tomorrow from idle Pennsylvania coal mines. Frederick Hartnoll named chief accountant in the DL&W coal department, formerly with The Tribune. Steps toward rehabilitating the Pottsville Iron and Steel Co. court assigns June 12 for a sale-related rule hearing. alias order of sale under a cleared debt context. Superintendent Bogart reports, yes.
The article notes Monday implementation of two timetable changes for the Northern Division, including an accommodation train to Factoryville at 4 PM and a revised Nicholson train at 6 PM. It also reports wage increases at the Pennsylvania Bolt and Nut company Lebanon puddle mill and rollings mill, with puddlers earning 1.25 per ton and three wage advances in six weeks. A Central Park miniature railroad project for New Yorkers is described as a 12 1/2 inch gauge double track with themed names, 800 feet long, to be ready this summer for children.
The Scranton pool board held a post noon session in the Municipal building with President Reese G Brooks and directors Deckert Fuller Murphy Paine Shotton present. The body approved minutes, discussed relief applications, noted Hillside Home expansion to Peck Lumber, and adjourned after routine reports and a strike notice for Painters unions Nos. 118 and 218.
The advertisement touts yellow shoes as desirable and easy to maintain offering a polished look without the need for frequent polishing. Mahon's Shoe Store at 605 Lackawanna Avenue promotes the product line and location for shoppers.
Summer weight clothing offered in all sizes from Porter Boyle and Mucklow. Invest a few dollars in proper apparel and enjoy the heat. Lane's at 820 Spruce Street advertises finest wines and cigars.
Attorney Burns argues under the Classification Act Scranton must advance to second class if the next census shows 100000 or more. He notes little disruption anticipated, outlines the transitional offices and new departments like public safety and public works, and cites the 1889 act and Allegheny City’s 1990 transition as precedent.
The plan includes appointing five salaried police magistrates by the mayor with council approval. The speaker notes likely litigation in the municipal adjustment, but argues the legal profession benefits from work and should be able to earn a living.
A notice indicates ladies Oxford ties available in the city at Mahon's Shoe Store located at 003 Lackawanna Avenue.
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