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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1901
Page
5
Fragmented meteorological notes show highest temperature humidity and wind data for Murels on the 28th in 1901. readable items include Celsius degree readings and times but many words are garbled leaving partial figures and unclear locations or stations.
Morvel the market man came back from a week away. Colonel L A Watres departed yesterday afternoon for New York on the Lackawanna Limited. Three manufacturers including Blame and Son left for New York on the same train yesterday afternoon.
Ten Democratic members of the select council met at the St. Charles hotel and agreed to back John Roche for chairman. Each member signed a written pledge to support Roche at the second caucus held last night.
A listing advertises a selection of secondhand items available for as low as $10.00 at Guernsey Hall operated by J. W. Guernsey on Washington Avenue in Scranton Pennsylvania.
Eye Plant, California celery and white windishes listed at Marvel's Market on Pennaverte corner Spruce street.
Fragmentary OCR reads a delivery notice referencing Lackawanna Avenue Bh Seth Mein Avenue and phone. The readable portion suggests a local delivery or pickup instruction for the area, but details and addresses are incomplete.
Mrs Carolyn Wolfe-Worden headlined a Guernsey Hall concert last night with John T Watkins Alfred Wooler Charles Deeream F Vanderveken as supporting artists. Worden performed Herodiate Air de Si lome and Arditt's Baron Rice Melba Walle while acclaims rose for Watkins Vanderveken and Wooler in various solos and duets.
Silk workers depart city in large numbers as strike enters its third month. About 100 silk mill employees left, mostly weavers, with towns like Allentown and Paterson cited. Meetings with strike committees yield little business, while mills report some workers returning after salary advances and promised concessions.
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers arrived in Wilkes-Barre from New York to attend a district meeting. He refused to discuss potential strike action or the New York trip outcomes while, in the city, delegates gathered for today's convention and district reports.
City Solicitor Wesburg says a U S Supreme Court ruling limiting city contracts to one fiscal year applies to Illinois law and not Pennsylvania. He notes Illinois cases limit long term deals while Pennsylvania practice supports multi year contracts with Barber Asphalt and Scranton Electric Light and Heat, and cites federal precedent upholding state interpretations.
Schrie ver assembles odd Hamer stock and sets bold prices to move inventory. Sune worn and origin ally priced around 512, now offered for a dollar. Other pieces marked at 0 cents imply steep discount figures.
Fragmentary OCR notes an event at Mahone Kew related to shoes or footwear. Readable words include footwear and side terms, with unclear context or participants. This record preserves the fragmentary report as a brief item.
Ward's Millinery to open new store at 116 Washington Avenue on Saturday March 9 offering hats for spring. Local shoppers invited to preview selections and meet staff.
The article notes Marvel's Market Am securing the first Delaware shot of the season, marking an early milestone in the campaign. The brief item highlights a notable start and the team's opening performance.
Fragmentary text lists President Mitchetl and Presidente Nicholls with lodge members Fahy No 9 and Thome Duffy No 7 expected to attend the session. The note hints at involvement of UWlethlot No 1 and related figures in the forthcoming proceedings.
Jonas Lowe presents Sorte Spring millinery with a transformed department resembling a bower. It features shapely hats trimmed with chiffon, ribbons, and forget-me-not motifs in a display praised as a yearly treat amid strong fashion exhibitions.
The United Mine Workers Local No 5 in Scranton votes Wednesday night on resolutions urging unity and stance against consolidation. The document outlines motions for a convention in Baltiarville and calls for member support of labor goals while addressing leadership and organizational concerns.
An excerpt notes Lchriever introduces cabinet portraits with the caption Three Dollars Worth of Artistic Photography. The description hints at affordable, stylish studio work and a local interest in portraiture trends.
The Common Council on Wednesday night passed multiple ordinances after unexpected concurrence on amendments. The electric light ordinances gained approval despite a veto, and a Providence Road paving ordinance received broad support. The Keyser Valley project faced debate as officials weighed clerkship and funding implications.
Debate continues over Recorder Mob vetoed electric light ordinances with multiple wards approved for new street lights. Citizens speakers defend paving Providence road and city tax issues as councils push ahead with street improvements and budget matters.
A brief notice promotes Visions of Spring as a rare yearly chance and advertises Rhine wines at a special self chosen price. The teaser emphasizes limited opportunity and seasonal appeal to shoppers.
Fragmentary text shows a city council discussion about bond passage tied to Hobie and progeny owners, a motion by Vaughan to refer commencation to a special committee, and mentions Totals and morning meetings. The readable parts are garbled and lack clear names, dates, or outcomes.
An advertised travel scheme proposes passenger trips via Southern Mallway and Southern Pivitive lines from Winelinagbor to Baltimore and Philadelphia with round trips at S400 and 86.50. The plan includes Tuesday to April schedules, touting "Colonist" imagery and white-plate features.
A fragmented OCR item references a peculiar purchase or trade involving artful pho and crackers. No clear persons, dates, or organizations are readable, leaving a vague note on a local transaction or display.
Notice from Scranton Gas and Water Company and Hyde Park Gas Company outlining new rates for fuel gas and service charges. The document details per thousand cubic feet charges, penalties for late payment, and validity conditions including payment deadlines and adjustments for consumption.
Advertises a vast stock of Sterling Silver Spoons Forks Knives and Cased Goods at low prices. Highlights Sterling In laid Spoons and Forks and claims twenty five year wear warranty. Targets wedding presents and broad silverware assortment.
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