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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1897
Page
8
The Tribune offers a monetary reward for information leading to conviction of any person who steals or mutilates a copy after delivery to a regular subscriber.
Attorney Nathan Vidaver spent yesterday in Stroudsburg. Miss Anna Greenberg leaves today for Brooklyn. Mrs. Slack and Mrs. Daviea visit Philadelphia and Germantown. Attendees include Rev. MacGoldrick at St Thomas college in Honesdale and County Controller Lloyd visiting Luzerne officials.
W. Gibson Jones is named in the Real Estate Column with an early notice inviting quick action on a prized property. Local brokers report strong interest as buyers scramble for limited parcels.
An old advertisement touts laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for colds with a 26 cent price and a refund offer if the remedy fails.
The Booth mill of Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co. closes as 1,200 workers quit over pay cuts. Green hands replace veterans, tensions rise, and officials plan idle status until experienced staff return or concessions are offered. Foreman Difford suspended amid unrest.
The executive committee of Scranton Christian Endeavor passes a resolution urging Mayor Bailey to ban Sunday baseball games within the city. The action condemns Sabbath desecration and warns of demoralizing effects, with a request to enforce the law. A committee is named to coordinate Lackawanna county’s representation at the regional union gathering.
The historic Wyoming hotel begins demolition to clear space for a new department store. Work started yesterday at seven o clock as hundreds of men sought work, marking the end of a village landmark once sheltering prominent locals.
A brief report notes that a portion of a front porch was removed and the corner tower at Lackawanna and Wyoming avenues was attacked, with only a small portion of the work accommodated and contractor Schroeder involved.
Patrick Lynn, father of 14 year old Willie Lynn, reports his son’s bicycle craze after multiple police incidents. Willie was arrested for stealing a bicycle on Washington avenue, discharged, and readmitted when he refused to go home. Lynn explains the boy’s fixation and his family’s inability to buy a wheel, taking him to Minooka.
Patrick Parrett hired a bugey from Cusick's Livery for a ride to Lake Winola with a friend. He returned the next morning and attempted to tell authorities about the trip before collapsing on the plank road. Liverymen sheltered him while the buggy was found smashed. he paid $2.50 and covered repair costs after sobering up.
Beginning July 1 any employer who hires a foreigner must deduct three cents per day from the worker’s wages and remit it to the county treasurer. The funds are split equally between the county and the school district, with an estimated statewide total around one million dollars. The final allocation details remain unsettled as the measure lags in the Senate.
Mrs Mary A Armstrong of Taylor was granted a pension of 88 per month from July 2 1890 with an extra 2 per month for each of her six children. Congressman William Connell initiated the case and pressed for swift, favorable consideration.
The 4-year-old son of J. B. Brown swallowed a large dose of opium from a bottle found in an empty house. He appeared dead but Dr. Chidsey of Prescott Avenue treated him for four hours and he was pulled back from danger.
John Eisolski appeared before Alderman Millar and posted bail totaling 1200 for four charges. The alleged victim is Mrs Slauger, who supposedly suffered a cut from a sharp instrument. The case involves Ignots Slanger as prosecutor and the parties reside in Priceburg.
A business requests sending four representative staff to revive the printing department. Officials suggest this move will benefit both parties by improving operations and creating mutual advantage through direct contact and telephone coordination.
Col Ezra H Ripple nominated by the president for Scranton postmaster. Wandling to be relieved for a European trip. resignation effective July 1 if successor qualifies. Ripple, born February 14 1842 in Match Chunk Pa, is a Civil War veteran and prominent Scranton figure with long public service and business ties.
Attorneys for P J Quinn Frank Toole Lackawanna supervisors and coal company officials filed exceptions to the petition for Moosic borough incorporation. They contest vague boundaries false freeholder claims faulty advertisement naming a non existent village Green and omitting Greenwood Oak Hill Starks and No 4 residents. They also say the five settlements are scattered sparsely settled and the area includes uninhabited land for tax purposes only.
The faculty of St Thomas College held a banquet at the Lackawanna Valley house for the baseball team after a fine season. Proprieter Flynn provided an excellent menu. Speakers included Rev D J MacGoldrick president, Brother Angelus director of studies, Hugh J Ruddy manager, T H McLaughlin captain, and Thomas Cummings.
J Ruddy T H McLaughlin Thomas Cummings Charles Weber J C Griffin Richard Kirkwood Richard Nallin Joseph Weir Bert McGrath Frank Lally William Cummings A J Duffy Thomas Gilleran and John Higgins are named in a historical listing for the notice.
Judge Archbald extended the testimony period to Friday June 2 with rebuttal due Saturday. Respondents bring sixteen witnesses, only Charlie Washburn of the Sixth ward questioned votes for lack of tax receipts. The panel included Loveland Taft Lehonover Weiniger Watrous Wintersteen Williamson Kimple Ives Miller Zurfleth March and Jocknavya.
A largely attended meeting of the builders' exchange was held last night at 422 Lackawinna avenue. H. C. Hinman, president, chaired as topics of general interest to builders were discussed. A citywide smoker was planned with an invitation to all builders.
They are giving great satisfaction, Send telephone, postal or stop the white wagon, and have them call and show you what nice work is. S41 and 343 Adams avenue, a Twining, optician 125 Penn avenue, in Harris' drug store. Hours 9 a.m. 5 Pp. m.
The board of control teachers committee began its annual task of compiling next year’s staff. President Jennings said few changes will occur and vacancies will mostly be filled by permanent status for current substitutes. Salary raises are unlikely due to tight finances, though grammar grade principals may receive modest increases funded by a small appropriation.
Lehigh Valley Railroad offers low excursion rates for an international convention in Toronto July 15–18. Round trip fare applies from all stations with a choice of rail or water routes via Lewiston or Port Dalhousie. Tickets on sale July 14–15. return by July TM with Niagara Falls stopover allowed.
Miss Carolyne V. Dorsey, prominent elocution and oratory teacher, is listed at 107 Wyoming Avenue. The notice records her work in delsarte and public speaking disciplines.
An exhibit highlights juvenile wear featuring deep sailor collars for wash and wear durability. Prices include Boys’ White Lawn Waists at 29c to 50c, and Blouse Waists in fine linen batiste with embroidered collars and braiding, promoting style, fit, and value.
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