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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1899

Page

4

GAMES PLAYED IN ATLANTIC LEAGUE

Scranton and Allentown played a drawn out game. Wilkes-Barre shut out Paterson to tie Reading and Richmond for first place. Newark fell to Richmond and dropped to fourth while Reading, Richmond and Wilkes-Barre sit joint atop the standings with other results guiding later games.

Wilkes-Barre Paterson Richmond Newark Lancaster Downs Reading Scranton Allentown Wiskee-Barre Netwark Beraunton Richmornt Lancaster Rille Wright Thornton Orp Kiley Godhnauer Weseversnoues Fale Iyer Seeneseesenar Gockel Atherton Richtar Wilkes Coughlin Wright Pourson Ly Connors Connors Hixes— Paterson Viarre Hallizan Mort

Amateurs Sloppy Park Game Scranton vs Allentown

Scranton loses to Allentown 11 to 14 in a low attendance afternoon contest of errors and shaky fielding. Key players include Delehanty and Lippert for Allentown and Stimmell for Scranton with multiple misplays blamed on poor ground conditions.

Scranton Allentown Seranton Gilbert Lippert Jefe Field O'Connell Gibert Summell Knell Dillon Jim Delehanty Tishey Summmell Henry McIntyre McCormick Alientown Alentown Joe Delehanty Eagan J. Delehanty Risley Risley’s Exhibition In the Box Was Somewhat Better Than Stinumpedl Stimmell Alison Strinmell Bcranton Svemensere B . H. Lippert Willen A. Tate Kenry Lefton Bisen Beranton Stummell Vist Bille Stimmak

Wilkes-Barre Beats Paterson In Shutout Game

Wilkes-Barre defeated Paterson today in a sharp contest. Paterson failed to hit with runners on base while Conters, an amateur, pitched effectively for Wilkes-Barre. Score:

Wilkes-Barre Paterson Conters

Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees Tops Bonds Batter Lineups

Fragmented box score style snippet lists players Batter names such as Taylor Petts Tannehill Bowerman Baker Dunk Heyden McGuire Coakley Grady and umpires Gaffney Andrews O'Day Drennan. Mentions Cleveland St Louis and New York teams with scattered score-like figures and positions.

New York Washington Baker, Dunk, Heyden and McGuire Coakley Grady Gaffney and Andrews

City, Team Scoring Summary From Regional Games

A fragment lists city matchups with point tallies including Minneapolis io, KRonens City, Milwaukee four, Indianapolis eleven, Buffalo, Columbus seven, Detroit four. Other names appear sparse.

Minneapolis Kronens City

Local Sports Banter Sparks Rivalry Rumor Mill

A fragment recalls a coach urging support for the home team while remarking on rivals and critics. The editor notes tension over heated language and a special target during contests.

Fanny Mendelssohn Society Concert Programme

The Lyceum hosts a Fanny Mendelssohn Society concert conducted by J Alfred Pennington with Madam Katharine Fisk and Fraulein Leontine Gaertner. The program includes Spring Song, Rock-a-Bye, Amour, and pieces by Hummel Elgar Nevin Gade Chaminade and more. The box office continues sales tomorrow.

Fanny Mendelssohn Society Lyceum J. Alfred Pennington Katherine Fisk Fraulein Leontine Gaertner Hummel Stara Violoncello Volo Fantagle Popper Lilsard Hastinis Katharine Fisk Pella Samson and Delilah Mra Fisk Fanny Moendelvaohnu Orloty Lula del Caro Rene Cote Tata Eeeaay Seeohl B Leesle Lindeau Arne Niels W Gade Pestor Porry John's Five Ccenssaees Chaminade Mra Ceute Fanny Mendelasohn

D L W Changes In Kingston Station Staff

Timekeeper and clerk J Hubbell, nine years in the Delaware Lackawanna and Western shop offices at Kingston, has been transferred to Syracuse to hold a similar post. The Kingston position is being discontinued and no successorship is planned. Rumors of further changes circulate, but nothing concrete yet. A major portion of the Kingston shop staff is expected to move, though likely in gradual steps.

KR. J. Hubbell Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Kingston Syracuse

Manafield and Teledio Face Off In Regional Scores

Manafield 4 Wheeling 2 Teledio 6 Fi Wayne 2 Grand Rapids 19 Dayton New Castle 7 Youngestown 4 show varied scores across regional matchups with multiple named places and contestants. Local fans track results for these teams and venues.

Manafield Wheeling Fi Wayne Grand Rapids Dayton New Castle Youngestown

Lancaster Beats Reading Narrowly In Afternoon Game

Lancaster defeated Reading by a close score in a crowded afternoon contest. Murphy contributed effort while Wilhelm and Warer were pressed for timing as Read ing outplayed them throughout. Attendance reached about 1 200 observers.

Lanncaster Lancaster Reading Murphy Wilhelm Lanwarter Anorrorless

The Twilithts Seek Saturday Match With Youn Americans

The Twilithts inquire if the Youn Americans can play Saturday. Manager Bevan and captain Beynon request a prompt Tribune reply. The note mentions Beveret Hdlla, a 12 year old or younger player, as a possible opponent.

Miners Shine as Scranton Trio Leads Field at Athletic Park

Local lacings over score and fielding praised Jack McMahon for superb work at short. Mulligan laments guards stolen through season as Scranton’s Kroll and Lippert excel. Big day at Athletic Park with free admission and grand stands expected.

Jack McMahhon Short Field Wilkes-Harre Mulligan Scranton Kroll Lippert Lidie Athletic Park Toth Park

Lackawanna to Run Double Headers on Northern Division

Freight trains between Jersey City and Great Bend will operate as double headers with two engines. The change aims to reduce overall train numbers and may affect six to eight brakemen and one to two conductors. Effects on crews are not yet known until the experiment is tested over time.

Lackawanna Jslney Great Bend Mit

Error by Winchy Sparks Newark Run in Seventh

In a foggy game, Winchy’s seventh inning error let Newark score its lone run as Shimora and Hess provided bright plays. The crowd saw a tense contest with strong pitching and sharp fielding from both sides.

Raiolnend Winchy Newark Bishop Wes Shimora Hess

Jimeson’s Revenge in Toronto Braves Indian Pitcher

Narrative recounts Timeson Jimeson, a Seneca Indian pitcher for Wilkes-Barre, taunted by a colored heckler during a Toronto game before 7,000 spectators. Jimeson chased the man but was prevented from harming him. the incident ended with Jimeson returning to play, unbowed by crowd noise.

Timeson Wilkes-Barre Jimeson Tarawanda Carlisle Indian College Washington Philadelphia Wilkes-Marre Toronto Conallains Cenernal Shafter Wilkes-Tarre Coun Wenter Eld Jimeron Jimenon Golne Wilkes Turre King & le

Delegates Meet in St John s Hall Pine Brook

Delegates from this city met at St John s Hall Pine Brook last night to plan attendance at the Catholic Pot Abstinence union convention in Harleigh next week. Steps were taken to arrange special transportation rates for delegates and to pursue a parade for Oct WW in this city.

St. John's Hall Pine Brook St. John’s Hall Elit Catholic Pott Abstinence Union Piece of Scranton Harleigh

Hicks Arrested Again For Theft Of Three Dollars

Hicks, just released from a two and a half year penitentiary term, was nabbed after allegedly stealing three dollars from a Spruce street saloon. Patrick Hughes of Green Ridge aided in the incident. Hicks fled with the money and was arrested by Cacter Block and Patrolman Mester. Alderman Kincon issued the warrant and will arraign him this morning.

Hicks Torredbury Patrick Hughes Green Ridge Spruce Street Micka Mester Pine Brook Kincon

Elections in Old Forge Borough Choose Officials

Voters in the new Old Forge borough will elect officials on Saturday. Democrats held a strong slate Monday night with candidates for school directors and committee positions including John Sibbhan Thomilli Coserive George Fletcher Andrew Kennedys dotn Corperin Robert Johnson John Runner William Momrms Thomas Kilcoyne Fred Haye Wallace Oymetrine Henry Conway P. F. Coyne and Patrick Gallagher.

Old Porge Officore John Sibbhan Thomilli Coserive George Fletcher Andrew Kennedys Dotn Corperin Robert Johnson John Runner Comedimen William Momrms Thomas Kilcoyne Fred Haye Wallace Oymetrine Henry Conway P. F. Coyne Patrick Gallagher

Local court holds several defendants after complaints

Mrs A R Mortimer of Mineral Kirett is held on $400 for appearance after alderman Kasvon’s court. Carre Walter, neighbor, testifies that Mortimer threatened and injured her son for a second time, with prior incident in July. James Murtough of Hickory Street faces assault, threats, and appears before Alderman Nowe. wife Mary Murtough prosecutes, bail set, and default leads to county jail.

A. R. Mortimer Mineral Kirett Kasvon George Carre Walter Waller Nowe Mary Murtough Murtaugh Marice Cour

Immune Regiment Arrives at Camp Meade for Muster

The Fifth Immune regiment, recently on duty in Cuba, arrived at Camp Meade Pennsylvania tonight and will be mustered out of service some time next month.

Camp Meade Camp Meare Cuba Tme

Prince of Wales presides at lecture on consumption cure

The Prince of Wales chairs a meeting where Sir William Broadbent presents data on tuberculosis causes and prevention. The discourse cites alarming mortality in England and Wales, highlights Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a purported treatment, and features patient letters praising cures.

William Broadbent England William Proadbent Baelind Wales Tibercle Deservnt de. TV Merce the Invalides Sureleaf Institute Buffalo N.Y Fin Pierce Addeone V. Pierce Merona Follen Collen Medica AJAX REM Bey Fy CO Scranton S. Broa

Obituary: Four year old Barlara Miller dies at home

Barlara Miller aged four, daughter of Ceorne Miller of 628 Cherry Street South Scraunton, died Monday. Funeral and services will be at the house in the afternoon. Joseph Movies died at his North Main Avenue home after a week's illness from pneumonia. He was thirty eight and survived by his mother and sister. services will be at Holy Rosary church Friday morning with interment at Archbald.

Barlara Ceorne Miller Cherry Street South Scraunton Joseph Movies North Main Avenue Holy Rosary Church Archbald

Veterans from Eleventh Regiment Return Home

Michael Joyce Thomas King and John Dudley who served with the Eleventh United States Regulars in Porto Rico returned home last evening. The Lackawanna township school board will meet this afternoon. Teachers will receive their monthly stipend. The employees of the Pine Taylor and Holden collieries will be paid today.

Michael Joyce Thomas King John Dudley Eleventh Regiment United States Regulars Porto Rico Lackawanna Township Pine Taylor Holden

Why the Sky Is Blue

Explanation of why the sky appears blue due to scattered sunlight. Describes light interaction with particles, refractions, and interference, noting that without particles the sky would be colorless and stars visible at all times.

Milday

Fragmented OCR excerpt with garbled dialogue and names

The passage presents a distorted text full of misspellings and unclear names. It contains scattered phrases about following, beating, and a man who does the beat getting more compared to others, but lacks coherent events or context.

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