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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1901
Page
4
Journal report quotes Superintendent Delaney and Chairman Campbell amid labor unrest about resuming tasks on the D L & W board. Few contractors express desire to restart. Campbell denies widespread back-to-work push. Vague notes on Ontario and Western lines and statements from various union leaders.
The report cites the strong coal trade outlook as the main motive behind stock activity and notes plans to build new road branches. It mentions a section along the bed of the abandoned Delaware and Hudson canal, tied to a Philadelphia stockholder and the Ulster and Delaware railroad.
Five fire companies consider buying rubber coats hats and boots used by the force. Director Warner and Chief Engineer Alglenmn review an inventory and plan how funds may cover the purchases. Police may arrest later for repeated false alarms amid a contentious bidding period.
The Knights of Malta announce the initiation of the first two degrees in Trenton New Jersey with 70+ candidates anticipated. Past Commander A. Woe and Deputy Commander Canninder presided as ceremonies prepared for spread to Albany Bingham Croydersville and Crookston with new commands forming in Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey.
Building Committees of the Board of Control did not award any contracts after opening bids for three new school buildings in the First Ward and heat and ventilation work. President Gibbons accused architects of disobedience to gain commissions, prompting the delay until Monday to review higher-than-expected offers and plan further action.
Priceburg hosts two morning and one afternoon service at Sahir in observance of the semi annual Wyoming district convention. Epworth League delegates travel from Lackawanna area to San Francisco for the International Convention, with train tickets and options to travel via various routes at set fares.
The store reports unprecedented daily underwear sales during the Great White Sale with top quality at lower prices. Customers are assured full stock and exact advertisements, though some lots may close out soon and not be restocked this season.
An advertised catalog presents Corset Covers in various fabrics and trims. Prices range from 1 cent to 50 cents, detailing muslin, Cambrie, Cambric, and Prenel long cloth options with embroidery, lace, and square, round, and no neck designs.
The ad lists night gowns in Muslin and Cambric with double yoke backs, tuck yoke fronts, and generous sizing. Prices range from 4 cents to 88 cents, with styles including high and low necks, lace or embroidery trim, Bishop gowns, and children's gowns up to age 12.
Advert reads numerous long skirt offers in Cambric and muslin with umbrella shape and lace trim. Prices from a few cents to dollars, with multiple styles including flounce and embroidery options and wide lace edges. Stock includes 100 dozen shirts and various widths and trims, highlighting value bargains.
Vivid catalog of children and ladies undergarments offered with various trims. Drawers in multiple sizes feature muslin, hem details, and embroidery. Umbrella drawers include cambric fabrics, domestic stitching, and decorative edges. Prices range from a few cents to modest sums.
A sale advertises White Lawn and White Sacques with tucked backs yokes embroidery and lace at low cents and dollars. It cites colors Minkine lavender and white, with ruffles and ribbons, plus matching collars and sleeves. Special offers include corsets from Mb cents to 30 dollars and a bulk of Summer Ventilating Corsets, with white aprons also promoted.
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