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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1902
Page
9
City notes outline clerk updates and voting matters for women and various organizations. Mentions memorial day events, gymnasium contract for the Young Men's Christian Association, and open meetings in Scranton with non affiliated locals invited to apply.
Digketor of Public Works notified G A Brackett Barber Asphalt Co that pavement repairs will begin next Monday on Lower Than Avenue. Re surfacing work is expected to be the largest since the program began, with extensive winter damage noted. Local orders urge early shipment of cigars from A W Schrader at 726 Adams Avenue.
Chairman Boo Bourke reports A J Chsey has arranged with Superintendent H Manville of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad for transport from Carbondale to Wilkes-Barre on Monday night. A 8 10 PM car leaves Carbondale, another at 11 PM returns, with a 2 AM final run for ballgoers, at minimal company charge and modest cable fee.
A committee of Painters Local 218 proposed an eight hour workday scale with wage rates to start April 1. Master painters rejected the early start and pressed for May 1, citing cleanup delays. A meeting between union committees followed to decide on a final proposal and date.
The strike remains firm with the strikers’ executive committee opposing the new proposal and the Central Labor Union backing terms as the settlement basis. The outcome hinges on whether the Central Labor Union aligns with its own executive committee or the strikers’ leaders during Sunday’s meeting.
The Arlingtons of the City levee suffer a rough spell losing three straight to the Gliederkrang squad. They also dropped two matches at West Lebanon alleys, with scores not fully listed. Local rivals capitalize as the season tightens.
Our Special Brew Of Mugster Beer will be found at all hotels and restaurants. Casey and Kelly Brewing Co distributes the new beer across multiple venues, signaling a broad rollout.
A new eye care shop at 131 Penn Ave invites neighbors and passersby to visit. The optician expands services and welcomes old customers and new friends to check eyewear, fittings, and lenses.
Scranton reports three deaths from smallpox after a December outbreak traced to Captain and Mrs. Lewis of the Salvation Army. Dr. W. A. Paine led rapid vaccination, quarantine, and sanitation efforts, preventing broader spread. Hallstead and Montrose cases linked to a train travel from Youngstown.
A Plainfield New Jersey woman credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring her health after nervous prostration and long illness. She cites improved sleep, energy, and happiness after using four boxes. The pills are promoted as remedies for blood and nerve disorders and are advertised for sale nationwide.
A meeting of local business men will convene at the Coyne house on Monday at 10 AM to discuss sending a committee to Harrisburg for Scranton’s bid to host the state Democratic convention. National and state leaders respond with cautious support while local committeemen plan a lobby visit this week.
To all team owners, general team sters and team drivers aligned with the Team Drivers' International Union of North America, a notice states that effective April 1 1902 the price for team work rises to four dollars per day as per a motion by the Joint council. W. J. Brokenshire, Pres. Peter N. Haan, Bee.
Nile Sterling Tripp a longtime Scranton resident and Tripp family member killed himself with a pistol in the barn behind his Providence Road home. Despondent over his wife’s refusal to reunite unless he reformed drinking and found work, he had been treated at Hillside Home for a mental condition previously. The 58 year old left a note on his death and coroner's inquest is pending.
Mrs Bridget Verson was arrested on larceny charges after William Rafter of 245 Meridian Street accused her of stealing a gold watch. Magistrate Howe set bail at 500, but the case was amicably settled and the charge discharged at Rafter's request.
A brief notice describes Clark's Easter Annex offering a fine lot of flowers at 240 Lackawanna Avenue. The ad advertises floral goods and location details for potential customers.
McClintock showcases a full Easter flowering plants line and novelties at 18 Washington avenue, inviting shoppers to browse seasonal offerings.
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