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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1898
Page
7
The Wilkes Barre Record notes pages may be located at newsstands including MM Metnhuet 119 Wyoming Avenue Scranton Luckawanna Avenue. Readers are advised to check nearby outlets for the latest edition and periodical access.
Various local meetings set across the city including the Women’s Kedlew league at 7 p m and Florence mission directors at 9 a m. Coroner’s jury to investigate death of Matthew found in Chin-than reservoir, and a series of court actions with assaults and batteries. Public works updates include Wyoming avenue extension inspections and county jail transfers.
The Annual Appropriation Ordinance passed after revisions. Main sewer in Fourth District set at $2,500, Cumberland Hose House allotted $1,000, Neptune Engine House repairs and extra horse and harness funded. Street department funds redirected to hose purchases for fire department. Final totals and department line items listed, with adjournment sine die.
Scranton Am erican McAll Mission auxiliary held its annual meeting in the Second Presbyterian church with Mrs J A Price presiding. Officers were elected and reports showed $260.97 raised and a $149.28 treasury balance amid cautious finances. A varied program featured readings on mission work and China but postponed a planned address by Louise Seymour Houghton due to finances.
Geo B Thompson of Pittson promotes a statewide insurer alliance with thirty five city boards. Pittston endorses the scheme and forms a committee to gain co operation. He cites figures from a mid February report claiming high profits and large surpluses, arguing boards could cut premiums by 20 to 35 percent with 100000 capital and substantial surplus. The Scranton board will consider the matter next Monday.
An advertisement claims SCROFULA results from foul blood and that Hood's Sarsaparilla can thoroughly purify the blood and drive the disease from the system.
An advertisement promotes Hood's Pills as simple to use and effective against indigestion and biliousness. The copy touts ease of operation and lists a price of 25e.
The twenty round bout between Bartley of Binghamton and James Judge of this city drew the largest glove contest crowd in Muste hall history. A six round preliminary Gardner vs Allen was halted after three rounds for an apparent agreement between fighters. Judges, referees and seconds were noted for their conduct as the match progressed with heavy infighting and multiple knockdowns.
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