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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1900

Page

3

Local items report injuries and events around Scranton

Hospital superintendents accompany a party of about fifteen. Howard Mink of Danmore injured in a bicycle crash near the Speedway. J W Sharp of Beech street injured by rock fall at Marville mine. Whitlam McTighe to be buried at Minooka cemetery. Writzels Lumber Fire destroys a Philadelphia company plant causing heavy losses. Palestine Senate Knights excursion to Lake Hevy announced. Lake Pocono Ice Company created with 1,000,000 capital in Monroe county. Electric trolley car promoted for a city picnic. Weekly clearings for Scranton Clearing House show strong totals. Richard Kimmacher defends Everhart hotel incident. Land and building sales on Wyoming avenue to new owners. Drury elected treasurer of a DL&W union. Welsh Congregational convention in Nanticoke. ministers to speak. Hardenbergh School closes recital with a notable program. Reisel’s contest prizes awarded to local residents. Newsboys plan annual picnic. preparations underway. Runaway incident caused minor damage. repair costs settled. Frank Skoronit injured by train at Lackawanna crossing. Charleston trip information for teachers planned. alumni banquet set with speeches planned.

Portrait of a Reform Governor and Civil War Veteran

A biographical sketch traces the life of an early New York figure born near East Twentieth Street in 1844. Harvard graduate, reform advocate, and longtime public servant, he served in the assembly, led NYC police reforms, held a civil service role under Cleveland, commanded units in the Spanish American War, and later became New York governor. He also held roles as secretary of the navy and a political nominee for mayor.

Horn East Twentieth Street New York City Harvard

Anti-Saloon League Sunday Draws State Leaders Across Churches

State officials and prominent laymen spoke at multiple city churches as the Anti-Saloon League promotes temperance. Rev H A Tucker of Harrisburg led major talks, with W H Williams arranging events across three venues. Messages urged unison against alcohol, outlining league aims and calling for members to enroll.

H. A. Tucker Antivioon League League HW. A. Tucker D. D Harrisburg Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Providence Presbyterian and Methodist Episcopal Churches Presbyterian Church F. E. Tower North Philadelphia Tower Tabernacle Jackson Street Mr. Williams Dunmore Presbyterian Zion United Evangelical First Welsh Baptist First Baptist H. Heisler Susquehanna University Selin's Grove Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church Hampton Street Puritan Congregational Church W. H. Kell Willamsport Ash Street Methodist Episcopal Church Grace Reformed Episcopal Church W. T. Riley Sunbury Dudley Street Baptist Church Dunmore Asbury Methodist A. W. Swingle All Souls' Universalist Church Court Street Hey. M. H Gottschall Tripp Avenue T. B. Birch A. M Female College Mechanicsburg Calvary Reformed Primitive Methodist H. F. Dougherty Providence Christian Church Anti-Saloon League Ohio The

St Johns Day Observed by Knights of Malta at Penn Avenue

Knights of Malta held St John’s Day services at Penn Avenue Baptist Church with Hev. R F L Y Pierce D D delivering a sermon titled The Christian Soldier. About 125 knights attended from Anthracite commandery and other Malta branches as the organization’s long history and moral aims were lauded and Pierce urged church voting over saloon polling booths.

Knights of Malta Dr. Pierce Penn Avenue Baptist Church St. John’s Hev. R. FL. Y. Pierce D. D Athracite Commandery Anthracite Commandery Ridgway Malta Hall Guernsey Washington Avenue Frank G. Reese Malta Washington Commandery Electric City Commandery Grant Bt. Stephen's Commandery Europe Pierce Knights of Maite

Notable Scranton Figures Highlight Police and Mining Leaders

Lieutenant John Davis, a long‑time Scranton officer, earns praise for steady leadership and calm handling of city beats. Frank E. Donnelly rises in the Luzerne bar by forming Donnelly & Rice, joining Reading Trust. J. B. Neale, Mt. Pleasant colliery superintendent, praised for resolving a ten‑week strike and boosting mine output.

California Frank E. Donnelly Lackawanna J. B. Neale Mt. Pleasant

Trade and value promised by leading chain store

Fragmented OCR text touts a large trading company with many branches and claims to offer better value and service. The garbled lines mention dairy products and assorted goods as part of a general sales pitch, implying a promotional notice from a major retailer.

Scranton

Pain Conquered by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Reader letter extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from fatigue back pains and menstrual suffering. Claims two bottles improved health and urges others to seek Mrs Pinkham's free advice at Lynn Massachusetts.

Lydia E. Pinkham Mas Denia Remicnen Rexssecarn Ino

Meeting to organize league members and push reform candidates

Rev Williams to convene a meeting of enrolled members to form a permanent league. After organization is complete, work begins to create support for legislators who favor revising the hunger laws, described as the worst in the country. Fifteen men in the state already devote full time to advancing the league’s interests.

Wiliams Williams League

Religious News Notes From Towanda Churches

Richt Rev Bishop Hoban administered a confirmation at Towanda Catholic church. A praise service followed at First Presbyterian with a fine quartette. Rev Marion L Firer spoke on the parable of the last supper at Calvary Church. Rev J W Messenger preached two sermons at Zion United Evangelical. Rev Ht Beardsley preached on The Gema We Pluck by the Wayside at All Souls Universalist. Rev G A Oure preached on A Olimpe of Martin Luther and His Times. Hymns by Luther were sung.

Ht. Beardsley All Souls’ Universalist Church G. A. Oure Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Martin Luther Luther

Minooka Fracas Leaves Suspected Fatal Injury

Pay-day brawl at Greenwood drew many locals, with a Polish crowd clashing in the streets. One man suffered a crushed skull and lay in a precarious condition as the assailant was later captured by Squire Thompson and a patrol. Mr Martin H McDonough of Main street is dangerously ill with typhoid fever while Joseph Jennings of Pittsburg visits family on Gilmore avenue.

Martin H. McDonough Main Street Joseph Jennings Pittsburg Gilmore Avenue Greenwood Iles Squire Thompson

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